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On the surface, Google’s AI Max campaigns sound like the perfect solution: no keywords, no targeting, no copywriting—just AI doing the work while you sleep. But if you’re a clinic owner with a small ad budget, this shortcut can burn through your money without bringing in a single patient.

In this episode, Jeremy Dupont breaks down exactly why AI Max campaigns can backfire, when they actually make sense, and how to protect your ad dollars by keeping control over your campaigns. You’ll see real-world examples of AI-generated ads—and why they often miss the mark for physical therapy clinics.

1. The Allure of AI Max
   • Why “no setup, just results” is so tempting
   • How Google’s incentives differ from your clinic’s
   • Clicks vs. actual patient evaluations
2. Where AI Max Goes Wrong
   • Irrelevant ad groups: PT jobs, DPT programs, wellness, nutrition
   • Burning budget on searches that never become patients
   • No control over copy, targeting, or landing pages
3. When AI Max Might Work
   • Large clinics spending $5k–$10k/month
   • Years of conversion data already in place
   • AI can replicate and optimize proven ad copy
4. Inside Google’s AI Features
   • Search Term Matching & Asset Optimization—already in standard campaigns
   • URL inclusions/exclusions: why they still require human input
   • Generative AI copywriting: only works if you already have strong ads
5. Real Ad Examples
   • Nutrition and wellness campaigns eating up PT ad budgets
   • Brand campaigns making you pay for people who already know you
   • Auto injury & hand therapy ads sending traffic to irrelevant pages
6. The Smarter Path
   • Start with a general search campaign + conversion tracking
   • Manually control search terms, ad copy, and landing pages
   • Layer AI tools only after you have strong data to optimize

• ✅ Don’t launch AI Max if your budget is under $1,000/month
• 🎯 Use search campaigns with conversion tracking first
• 🖊 Control ad copy and target only PT-specific terms
• 📌 Exclude irrelevant URLs (nutrition, wellness, etc.)
• 📈 Layer AI features only once you have proven ad data

AI Max may be the future, but it’s not ready for small clinics today. Without control, you risk spending hundreds on irrelevant clicks instead of filling your schedule with patients. By learning the right sequence—manual setup first, AI later—you’ll build ads that are cost-efficient, scalable, and aligned with your clinic’s goals.

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Thinking about letting Google’s AI run your ads? Listen first—this episode could save your clinic thousands of wasted dollars.

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Even in the age of AI chatbots and the latest shiny marketing tools, Google Ads still reign supreme for getting new patients into your clinic. Why? Because when people are ready to book a physical therapist, they don’t ask ChatGPT—they still Google it.

In this episode, Jeremy Dupont shares exactly how Google Ads became the engine that scaled his clinic to 7 PTs and eventually allowed him to sell the business. He then walks you step-by-step through setting up your own Google Ads account the right way—without wasting money or letting Google’s AI spend it on the wrong clicks.

1. Why Google Ads Still Win
   • 80% of Google’s revenue comes from Ads (they’ll keep pushing it)
   • Search-based ads = the best ROI for local clinics
   • How Jeremy used Google Ads to fill 75% of evaluations at his clinic
2. Setting Up Your Account
   • Go to ads.google.com and create a new account
   • Always send ads to your website (not just your Google Business Profile)
   • Avoid “auto-setup” by Google’s AI—control your budget manually
3. Choosing Campaign Objectives
   • Set objective to Leads (not just traffic)
   • Track conversions: form fills, calls, booked appointments
   • Why micro-conversions (button clicks, page views) matter
4. Targeting & Search Themes
   • Dial in keywords: “Physical Therapy Clinic,” “Sports Physical Therapy,” etc.
   • Refine by location (include your city, exclude irrelevant areas)
   • Request healthcare ad exemptions to run terms like “Physical Therapy”
5. Building Your Ad
   • Write 15 short headlines + 5 long headlines
   • Add 5 strong descriptions with clear calls to action
   • Upload 20+ real images (not AI stock)
   • Use sitelinks & snippets to take up more ad space
6. Budget & Bid Strategy
   • Start with a small budget ($500–$750/month)
   • Focus on conversions, not just clicks
   • Expect a $3,000 “learning period” for Google to optimize
   • Scale once you know your cost per lead (CPA)

• ✅ Open your Google Ads account at ads.google.com
• 🎯 Set campaign objective to Leads
• 🖊 Write all 15 headlines + 5 descriptions to give Google room to test
• 📷 Upload real clinic photos, not AI stock images
• 📌 Start small with budget, then scale once you know your CPA

Google Ads aren’t going anywhere—they’re the most reliable way to generate predictable patient flow for your clinic. By learning how to set them up correctly, you avoid wasting money and build an engine that can scale your business, automate your clinic, and even make it sellable one day.

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If your clinic needs a steady stream of new patients, this episode gives you the exact blueprint to launch Google Ads the right way.

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Most PT clinics *have* a Google Business Profile—but very few have one that actually works. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont walks through the six steps to properly set up and optimize your profile so patients can find you, trust you, and book with you.

If you’ve ever wondered why your clinic doesn’t show up on Google Maps when someone searches “physical therapist near me,” this is your blueprint to fix it.

1. Verify Your Profile
   • Get the blue check mark ✅
   • Send a quick verification video (clinic exterior, sign, interior)
   • Make sure Google knows you’re a legit business
2. Fix Your Name
   • Include your keyword (e.g., “Physical Therapy”)
   • Consider adding location (e.g., “Dallas”)
   • Use a DBA if you need a legal workaround
3. Add Your Services
   • List PT plus specialties: Dry Needling, Running Analysis, TPI Screenings, Pelvic Health, etc.
   • Connect services to money pages on your website
   • Update and refresh descriptions regularly
4. Post High-Quality Photos
   • Show real patients in action (lifting, needling, exercising)
   • Update every 3 months—inside *and* outside your clinic
   • Pro tip: save photo filenames with keywords (e.g., “dry-needling-boston.jpg”)
5. Choose the Right Category
   • Start with “Physical Therapist” as primary
   • Add relevant secondary categories (Sports Rehab, etc.)
   • Check competitors to see what works
6. Update Consistently
   • Add posts every 2 weeks (repurpose IG/blog content)
   • Reply to every review
   • Refresh photos, services, and hours quarterly

• ✅ Verify and lock in your Google Business Profile
• 🖊 Add “Physical Therapy” + your city to your clinic name (legitimately)
• 📋 List out all services you offer—don’t just stop at PT
• 📷 Upload new photos of patients in action
• 📌 Post on your profile every 2 weeks to stay active

Your Google Business Profile is one of the easiest wins for local SEO—and most clinics ignore it. By following these six steps, you’ll move from being buried in search results to showing up in the top three spots on Google Maps. That’s where the new patients are.

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If your clinic isn’t showing up on Google Maps, this episode shows you exactly how to fix it—step by step.

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AI is already changing how patients find physical therapy clinics—and it’s moving fast. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont explains why Google Maps, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and AI-driven search will soon decide which clinics get recommended…and which get ignored.

Jeremy breaks down exactly how to make sure your clinic is the one AI chooses—while your competitors are still stuck in the past.

1. AI Search is Here
   • AI overviews on Google are taking up prime “above the fold” space
   • ChatGPT and other LLMs pull directly from Google Maps, reviews, and websites
2. 3 Keys to Being Found in AI Results
   1. Optimize Your Google Business Profile
      • Claim & verify your profile
      • List 10+ specific services with city names
      • Post weekly updates & photos (every quarter at minimum)
      • Keep NAP (name, address, phone) consistent everywhere
      • Get reviews regularly and reply to each one
   2. Create AI-Readable Website Content
      • Build “money pages” combining service + location (e.g., Dry Needling in Boston)
      • Use local landmarks, embed Google Maps, and add schema markup
      • Answer FAQs with short, direct answers
      • Include social proof, CTAs, and internal links to related content
   3. Be Listed Everywhere
      • Get listed in all major directories (Google, Bing, Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Healthgrades, WebMD, etc.)
      • Ensure NAP consistency across all platforms
      • Post regularly on social media with your website link in bios
      • Get featured in local blogs, podcasts, and influencer content
      • Use YouTube with local, service-specific video titles

• ✅ Verify & fully build out your Google Business Profile
• 📷 Add fresh clinic photos and reply to every review
• 🖥 Create at least one “service + location” money page
• 📍 Make sure you’re listed in all major online directories
• 🎥 Post a YouTube video with a local, service-focused title

The big chains move slow—you can move fast. By implementing these strategies now, you can dominate local AI search visibility for years before competitors catch on.

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Want your clinic featured in AI results? Start with a free SEO audit and see exactly where you stand today.

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This episode marks a huge milestone—Jeremy Dupont has officially written and sent 100 newsletters in 100 weeks. Twice a week. Every week. No breaks.

In this solo episode, Jeremy breaks down the 10 biggest lessons he’s learned from writing weekly emails that have helped him grow not one, but two businesses: a cash-based PT clinic and a digital marketing company for clinic owners.

If you've ever wondered whether email marketing is worth it or how to get started, this episode is for you.

1. Newsletters Still Work
   • Email has driven more growth than ads for both Patch and Ripple
   • Great for nurturing leads and building trust
2. It Takes Less Time Than You Think
   • Block time on your calendar—discipline over inspiration
   • You’ll get faster and better with reps
3. You’re Writing to Signal, Not to Sell
   • Let people self-identify as warm leads based on clicks
   • Follow up 1:1 with people engaging with your content
4. Writing Is the Best Skill for Entrepreneurs
   • Clear writing = clear thinking = better leadership, marketing, and sales
5. Email is Leverage
   • Each newsletter compounds over time
   • Eventually people expect to hear from you
6. The ROI Is Invisible... Until It’s Obvious
   • Many readers lurk—then suddenly buy or book when ready
   • Email is about planting seeds that grow over time
7. Position Yourself as the Expert
   • Even your simplest insights can be groundbreaking for patients
   • Talk about real cases, conversations, and tips from your clinic
8. Consistency Builds Trust
   • Being in their inbox every week makes you the go-to when they need help
9. Email Beats Social Media
   • You own your list; you don’t own your followers
   • Algorithms change—email doesn’t
10. Email Is Still the Best Marketing Tool
    • Jeremy grew both a clinic and a marketing company on newsletters
    • No matter how trends shift, email still converts

• 🗓 Block 30–60 minutes weekly to write your first newsletter
• 💡 Start with real stories or tips from your clinic
• 📬 Send consistently—same day and time each week
• 📊 Watch who clicks, then follow up directly
• 📥 Join the Patch newsletter to see it done in real time: Sign up here

Hate writing? No problem. Patch offers done-for-you newsletter services so you can stay top-of-mind without lifting a finger. Just DM Jeremy or inquire at Patch to learn more.

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Have a topic you want covered? DM Jeremy or share it inside the Patch Slack channel to be considered for a future episode.

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Welcome back to Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont answers the most practical, timely questions from clinic owners who want to grow and market their cash-based practice. This episode unpacks one of the biggest changes in local SEO in years: Instagram content is now showing up on Google.

Jeremy breaks down exactly what’s happening, how to optimize your clinic’s Instagram for Google visibility, and what to do now—before your competitors catch on.

1. Instagram Posts Now Index on Google As of July 10, Instagram began allowing public posts from professional accounts to appear in Google search results.
   • Reels, carousels, and photos can now show up on Google
   • Big opportunity to gain Page 1 real estate with video
   • Especially powerful for local service businesses
2. How to Optimize Instagram for Google Make your account and posts search-friendly:
   • ✅ Switch to a professional account
   • ✅ Ensure search engine visibility is toggled ON in settings
   • ✅ Use location- and question-based captions
   • ✅ Set keyword-rich alt text for every photo and video
   • ✅ Add high-traffic location tags to each post
3. Why This Is a Game-Changer
   • Boost brand trust and discoverability through organic video search
   • Get in early—no one else is doing this yet
   • Feels like SEO did in 2015—first movers win

• ✅ Check your IG settings and turn on search visibility
• ✍️ Add location- or question-based captions to your posts
• 📝 Go back to old posts and add keyword-rich alt text
• 📍 Use high-traffic location tags on every post
• 📈 Start treating Instagram as a true SEO tool—not just branding

Jeremy created a free, living document that’s regularly updated with step-by-step instructions on optimizing your IG content for Google. But there’s a catch:

• 📺 Subscribe to the Patch YouTube Channel
• 💬 Comment “Instagram Google Doc” on the latest video
• 📩 Jeremy will DM you the full guide

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Welcome back to Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont answers the most pressing and practical questions from clinic owners about growing and marketing a cash-based practice. These questions come straight from the Patch community, weekly coaching calls, and Jeremy’s Instagram DMs.

This episode tackles three hot-button topics: Should you list your prices online? Is it worth sponsoring a golf scorecard? And how often should you send sales emails without getting marked as spam?

1. Should You Put Prices on Your Website? Jeremy explains why leading with price kills trust—especially with high-ticket, cash-based services. Instead:
   • Offer a free discovery call to build connection
   • Stack value before revealing cost
   • Use micro-commitments: phone call → evaluation → package
   Avoid sticker shock by showing why your $2,000 offer is actually a great deal.
2. Sponsoring a Golf Scorecard: Worth It? If you’re treating golfers and it’s a private course—yes. Otherwise, it’s likely a waste.
   • Not a direct ROI play—treat it as a relationship builder
   • Sponsoring may unlock future member event invites or workshops
   • Follow-up is key: don’t stop at the logo, build presence & partnerships
   Smart if it opens doors; skip it if it’s not your audience.
3. How Often Should You Send Sales Emails? Depends on how warm your list is:
   • If you’ve been nurturing with newsletters: Send sales emails every 2–3 days
   • If your list is cold: Stick to once per week to avoid unsubscribes
   • Run 10–15 day campaigns: intro → problem → testimonial → objection → final call
   Build trust year-round, then sell with confidence when the time comes.

• Add a free discovery call CTA to your homepage
• Update your email list strategy: at least 1–2 newsletters per month
• Build long-term value-stacking copy for your sales emails
• Only sponsor golf scorecards if it fits your exact target audience
• Think beyond promotions—nurture leads consistently

If you’re scaling a cash-based clinic, you can’t afford to waste marketing dollars. Every touchpoint should build trust, generate leads, and convert smarter.

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Welcome to another episode of Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont breaks down the *exact* marketing plan cash-based clinics should follow to win the rest of 2025 and build momentum for 2026.

Most clinics are winging it—random promos, no systems, no real growth strategy. This episode shows you how to fix that. Jeremy outlines the five marketing pillars his team uses to help 300+ clinics grow month after month without burnout, gimmicks, or guesswork.

1. Local SEO Is the Priority Page One of Google has changed—again. If you're not in the Map Pack, you're invisible. Jeremy breaks down why local SEO now beats traditional SEO and how to dominate it:
   • Fully update your Google Business Profile weekly
   • Create local money pages tied to services and cities
   • Get listed in 30+ local directories with consistent info
2. Email Campaigns That Actually Generate Revenue You don’t need 10 promos. You need 2–3 well-planned campaigns tied to:
   • Clinic events (rate changes, new staff, moving spaces)
   • Seasonal shifts (Labor Day, open enrollment, Black Friday)
   Map them out early and build urgency and relevance into your emails. Less spam. More action.
3. Paid Ads Are a Must—Here’s Where to Start Meta and Google Ads aren’t optional anymore. They’re fuel for your best campaigns.
   • Start with Google Ads for high-intent leads (think “PT near me”)
   • Layer in Meta Ads for reach and volume—but follow up fast
   • Set a monthly ad budget of at least $500–$1000
4. Referrals > Workshops in 2025 Workshops are fading. Jeremy recommends building a “Golden List” of 8–12 key local influencers—trainers, gym owners, executives—and treating them like VIPs. Provide value, expect nothing, and let reciprocity bring referrals your way.
5. Reactivate Past Patients Your easiest revenue is already in your CRM. Build a system to:
   • Send monthly check-in texts (personal, not templated)
   • Automate follow-ups post-discharge
   • Offer tune-ups, performance checks, and seasonal reasons to return
   Stop chasing cold leads and re-engage the warm ones you’ve already earned.

• Update your Google Business Profile every week—photos, posts, hours
• Run a Labor Day “Fresh Start” campaign for September urgency
• Build your Golden List of 10 local referral partners and nurture them
• Send a reactivation text to your top 100 past patients
• Set your Q3/Q4 ad budget and lock in your campaigns now

It’s already July. The back half of the year will fly. If you want 2026 to be your breakout year—more staff, more freedom, more impact—you’ve got to build the engine now.

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Welcome to another episode of Office Hours—where Jeremy breaks down the real-time strategies that clinic owners can use to dominate online and outrank massive competitors without spending like one.

This week is all about local SEO—and why small, agile cash clinics have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to outrank national chains. Google has changed the rules, and if you're still focused on blog posts and backlinks, you're already behind. Jeremy walks through what Page One of Google actually looks like in 2025—and the five steps every clinic should take now to win the new search game.

1. Page One Has Changed—Forever Forget the “top blue link.” Google now shows paid ads, Google Maps, and AI snippets before traditional search results. If you're not ranking in Maps, you're invisible.
2. Why Small Clinics Are Winning Big chains move like cruise ships. You’re a speedboat. Jeremy explains why speed and relevance matter more than budgets in today’s SEO landscape.
3. 5 Tactics to Dominate Local SEO Jeremy shares the exact framework his team uses to get clinics ranking in their cities:
   • Fully optimize your Google Business Profile
   • Build out local money pages for services + neighborhoods
   • Get listed in 30–40 local directories like Yelp, Bing, MapQuest
   • Dial in technical SEO and improve your domain authority
   • Collect 100+ Google reviews (with an automated system)
4. Does Local SEO Help You Rank in ChatGPT? Yes—and Jeremy shows how the same SEO strategies translate to visibility in AI tools like GPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. AI is the new top-of-funnel; Google is still where people buy.

• Update your Google Business Profile biweekly—photos, services, Q&A, and posts
• Write hyper-local service pages (e.g., “Dry Needling in Lake Nona”)
• List your clinic in every free online directory you can find
• Automate your Google review requests through your CRM

Search isn’t dying—it’s evolving. And the early adopters will own Page One for the next decade. Don’t let bigger clinics with slower teams beat you. Speed wins. This is your chance to make a move that compounds over time.

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Welcome to the *very first* episode of Office Hours—a brand new format from Jeremy where he answers real questions from clinic owners in the trenches. This isn’t your typical polished, pre-scripted podcast. It’s raw, unfiltered, and straight to the point—exactly what clinic owners need to hear.

Every day, Jeremy gets dozens of DMs, emails, and Slack messages asking how to grow, market, and scale a cash practice. Instead of keeping the answers private, he’s now hitting record and sharing them with you.

1. How to Get More Google Reviews (Even from People Who Say They Will But Don’t) Most patients aren’t ignoring you—they’re overthinking the review. Jeremy shares a simple 3-part framework you can send them that removes friction and gets results. Use this in emails, texts, QR codes, or anywhere you ask for reviews.
2. “My Leads Suck”—Here’s Why It’s Probably You (and How to Fix It) Cold leads aren’t bad, your follow-up is. Jeremy reveals the exact cadence and content strategy his team uses to turn cold leads into evals—including why “checking in” doesn’t work and what to send instead (hint: value-based content).
3. Can PT Clinics Hire a Chiropractor? Short answer: yes. Long answer: only if you nail the clinical alignment AND the messaging. Jeremy shares what to avoid so patients don’t feel bait-and-switched—and how to position your brand to win with a mixed team of providers.

• Use Jeremy’s 3-step Google review template to boost patient testimonials
• Implement the 72-hour follow-up cadence (8 touches/day) with cold leads
• Send value-based follow-ups—like golf tips for golfers or injury-specific guides
• Clarify your messaging if you hire outside your profession—no surprises for patients

This is the first of many Office Hours episodes—a casual, unscripted breakdown of the most common questions Jeremy gets every week. If you like it, let him know by DM or in the YouTube comments. If it flops, he’ll go back to more polished episodes. 😎

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