In this engaging episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, presenter Gilly Woodhouse, a distinguished business coach and osteopathy advocate, addresses the pressing issue of low patient bookings in osteopathy clinics. She reassures clinic owners about the enduring demand for their services and offers practical advice on enhancing clinic operations and marketing to improve accessibility and patient experience. Gilly introduces her Osteobiz framework and the Osteo Fix monthly option, emphasising the importance of consistent business development and support for practitioners to foster successful and resilient practices.

Identifying clinic operation problems (00:01:31) Emphasis on the need to identify and address clinic operation problems to improve patient accessibility and clinic bookings.

Encouragement for working on the business (00:05:16) Encouragement to spend time each week working on the business to avoid uncertain clinic income and ensure a thriving clinic despite external economic factors.

BEST MOMENTS

"We are slowly but steadily improving their clinic, the running of the clinic, the marketing of the clinic, and their services, etc. We're doing it in baby steps, so there's no overwhelm, no massive cost implication."

"I'm all about solutions. I just want to wave my magic wand and make all your problems disappear. I want to make sure that you have got a thriving clinic, no matter what's going on in the economy or what's going on around you."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

LINK TO THE OSTEO FIX PAGE-https://gillywoodhouse.simplero.com/page/333535 

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

If I could wave my magic wand, what would you want?If you'd simply like me to wave my magic wand over your clinic and transform that, pop yourself in my diary here bit.ly/gillydiary, tell me what you want and let's do it!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

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In this engaging episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, presenter Gilly Woodhouse and American business coach Carrie Richard delve into the essence of courage. Together, they unravel the concept that courage isn't just about grand heroic acts but also about confronting everyday fears and challenges. Through a practical exercise, Carrie helps Gilly challenge her limiting beliefs, demonstrating how to reframe thoughts to foster courage. Gilly recounts a personal anecdote of a helicopter flight, illustrating the shift from fear to excitement and the value of trust and surrender. The episode wraps up on a hopeful note, with both speakers reflecting on the idea that things often work out, perhaps not as planned, but for the best. Their conversation is a testament to optimism and the power of a courageous mindset in business and life.

Courage and Fear (00:00:25) Discussion on the concept of courage, the brain's natural tendency for survival, and the challenges of facing fear.

Overcoming Self-Doubt (00:13:19) A guided exercise to challenge self-doubt and reframe negative thoughts to foster courage and action.

Turning Fear into Excitement (00:21:43) Anecdote about turning fear into excitement, highlighting the potential for a shift in mindset to overcome fear.

What if it all works out? (00:25:30) Discussion on the positive perspective and the question "what if it all works out?"

BEST MOMENTS

"Because our brains are actually created wired for survival, so we have this negativity bias... we are actually wired, courage is not our go-to."

"I remember the day I pressed the button on my first email to go out, I actually felt like physically jumping off a cliff."

"And I remember my overarching mission, and that keeps me going when I have any of those wobbly moments."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

If I could wave my magic wand, what would you want?If you'd simply like me to wave my magic wand over your clinic and transform that, pop yourself in my diary here bit.ly/gillydiary, tell me what you want and let's do it!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this insightful episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse, an esteemed author, speaker and award-winning business coach, delves into her dedication to the field of osteopathy. With a sprinkle of Goethe's wisdom, Gilly invites her audience to join the conversation on elevating the profession.

The commitment to supporting osteopathy (00:00:24) Jilly Woodhouse shares a quote from Goethe and expresses her commitment to supporting the osteopathy profession.

Reflecting on improvements and changes (00:02:03) Jilly Woodhouse invites listeners to share their thoughts on how to improve the profession and considers making changes or improvements.

Closing remarks (00:03:23) Jilly Woodhouse thanks listeners and encourages them to like, follow, and subscribe for more tips and strategies for building a thriving practice.

BEST MOMENTS

"I love this quote from Goethe: 'Until one is committed, there is hesitancy, the chance to draw back.' It gives me permission to think bigger and to explore what else I might do with my time on this planet to support you and the wider profession."

"I really feel ready to step up and serve you even more, even better, and with even bigger ideas. Your thoughts might well nudge me towards one direction rather than another."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

If I could wave my magic wand, what would you want?If you'd simply like me to wave my magic wand over your clinic and transform that, pop yourself in my diary here bit.ly/gillydiary, tell me what you want and let's do it!

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this instalment of the Osteobizness Podcast, presenter Gilly Woodhouse deliberates  the perils of heeding the advice of numerous business mentors and the enticement of grandiose pledges that can culminate in onerous financial obligations. Gilly recounts investing substantially in business growth and operational management without realising the anticipated outcomes, culminating in fiscal pressure. Osteobiz champions a straightforward, osteopathy-centred business framework that underpins specific objectives, underscoring the significance of practical and sustainable tactics for clinic profitability and manageable workloads. The episode underscores the necessity for discernment in business coaching and offers insights into implementing effective operational systems and marketing strategies.

The lesson learned from investing in coaches and systems (00:01:32) Gilly shares a personal experience of investing in people, coaches, and systems until going broke, emphasising the importance of simple and streamlined business models.

The simple osteo-based framework for business goals (00:02:54) Gilly introduces a simple osteo-based framework to support specific business goals, including improving operational systems, targeted marketing, and exploring extra revenue streams.

Conclusion and call to action (00:04:12) Gilly concludes the episode and encourages listeners to like, follow, and subscribe for more tips, ideas, and strategies for building a thriving practice.

BEST MOMENTS

"It feels extremely vulnerable to fess up to and share, but it's true."

"Don't get caught up with huge promises that if you invest tens of thousands, implement massive changes, bring in complex systems, then you can swan off and swank around on the beach."

"Sure, the first few weeks are a push to begin with, but once a few simple strategies are in place, they hum along in the background and everything works sweetly."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse explores the intersection of personal health and business management. She shares their struggle with a recent illness, its effect on their energy, and the subsequent impact on their osteo business. They emphasize the importance of having contingency plans for unexpected health issues, including decision-making protocols and documented procedures. The conversation also touches on the support from their team and the success of their practice despite health setbacks. Another guest briefly underscores the value of fresh air for recovery, suggesting a gentle walk as a beneficial activity.

Personal Health Challenges (00:00:27) Gilly discusses their personal health challenges, including past illnesses and experiences with COVID-19.

Business Continuity Planning (00:05:30) Gilly raises the importance of having strategies in place for unexpected illness or incapacitation and discusses the need for a designated decision-maker and operational protocols.

Creating a Digital Clinic Handbook (00:07:15) Gilly highlights the value of a digital clinic handbook for private clients, detailing procedures for various scenarios, including the principal's absence and emergency situations.

BEST MOMENTS

"I was still crying all the time; my energy was so depleted, and I wasn't sure if I'd ever feel invincible again."

"Goodness me, it really hurt actually, but I do feel a bit freer, and hopefully, this cough is going to stop keeping me awake all night."

"The whole point of me having a right old moan now is just to get you thinking about your business if you were unexpectedly ill or incapacitated in some way."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this Osteobizness Podcast episode, presenter Gilly Woodhouse discusses the importance of goal-setting and relationship-building for osteopathy associates. Gilly emphasises clarity in career aspirations, suggesting vision boards for goal visualisation and strategic planning for future success. They advise researching potential clinics' cultures and aligning personal values with the employer's practices. The conversation covers different clinic environments and the necessity of confidence in patient care. Gilly underscores the value of communication with principals for professional growth and effective patient management. Associates are encouraged to choose positive work environments and continue their education in osteopathy.

Choosing the Right Clinic (00:05:07) Considerations for choosing a clinic based on culture, structure, and work style preferences.

Confidence and Patient Care (00:09:23) Discussion on confidence levels, managing the patient journey, and the importance of clear communication in patient care.

Patient Treatment Plans and Booking (00:20:37) The importance of treatment plans, booking appointments, and accommodating patients' schedules for effective care.

BEST MOMENTS

"You might like to do a vision board. I find that works really well for me, so I've got real clarity as to what I want to bring into my life over the next few years."

"So that is not giving really great patient care. It's not giving it to them. This lady was fully happy to be guided, to be booked back in, to make sure she was well again."

"Phrase it as at the best times for them, at a booking at a time to suit you. It might be a mum will take a 2:00 slot because she's on her way to collect the kids and she can do a nice round trip."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse, award-winning business coach, discusses the key role of clinic principals in fostering a positive environment and building strong relationships within their clinics. She emphasizes the need for clear leadership, alignment with the clinic's core values, and strategic hiring to attract and retain a great team. Gilly also highlights the importance of mentoring, effective interviewing, and supporting new graduates' transition into the clinic, addressing their desires for a supportive community and financial security. Practical tips like scheduling new associates in advance, using quality team images, and creating a clinic handbook are shared.

Core Values and Vision (00:04:21) Importance of knowing and aligning with core values, vision, and mission to attract and retain a great team.

Principle's Role and Support (00:26:16) The importance of guidance and support for associates, as well as the potential negative impact of neglecting their mentorship.

Understanding the Needs of New Graduates (00:28:42) Insights from new graduates, including their desire for mentorship, a supportive environment, and financial security.

Advice for Principals and Associates (00:31:18) The importance of delivering on promises and providing support, as well as a message for associates.

BEST MOMENTS

 "Leadership is not a dictatorship; it's about having a two-way dialogue with everyone in the team."

 "Start with knowing what you stand for and what you want your clinic to stand for in your community; that's so important."

"It was a particular worry to them about earning enough money to feel secure that they could pay their bills."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this episode of the Osteobizness Podcast, host Gilly Woodhouse, an award-winning business coach and osteopathy advocate, is joined by Jerry Draper-Rodi, Associate Professor at the National Council for Osteopathic Research. The discussion centres around the importance of osteopathy, its benefits, and the latest research in the field. Both guests share their insights and experiences, aiming to educate listeners and promote the practice of osteopathy.

Practice Based Research Network (00:03:13) Jerry  explains the concept and history of Practice Based Research Networks (PBRNs).

Compensation and Time Commitment (00:08:38) Jerry  discusses compensating members for time commitment and the development of an app/plugin to assist in data collection.

Impact of Evidence on Recruitment to Osteopathy (00:20:35) Jerry explains how evidence could impact recruitment to the osteopathy profession, particularly among young students.

Engaging Osteopaths in Research (00:25:19) Description of a project to integrate research into clinical work and the positive response from osteopaths.

Joining the Research Network (00:29:51) Instructions on how osteopaths can register to be part of the research network and the benefits of membership.

BEST MOMENTS

"We don't do research just for the sake of doing research, but really that it is going to help us in providing care to patients."

"If we think about our profession and we want to make it future-proof, it's very difficult to do it with no evidence."

"It's lovely to have a team that works really well; I have to say, it's a pleasure to be part of it."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this podcast episode, Gilly Woodhouse who specialises in supporting osteopaths, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and clinic owners discusses the hesitations and experiences of their clients and potential clients with business coaching. Gilly offers insights into the crucial aspects to consider when selecting a business coach to enhance the operations and success of a clinic. The episode serves as a guide for healthcare professionals in the complementary medicine field looking to improve their business acumen and clinic performance.

Experiences with Business Coaches (00:00:04) Gilly shares examples of poor experiences with business coaches and their impact on clinic owners.

Educating Students on Business (00:01:35) Gilly discusses visiting schools to educate students on their upcoming working life and open the floor for questions.

Offering Assistance (00:04:47) Gilly offers assistance and encourages reaching out for help.

BEST MOMENTS

"I'm quite shocked by how poor much of this so-called business coaching seems to be."

"You weren't taught how to run a successful business whilst you were studying, and frankly, you probably couldn't have taken much more information in at that point anyway."

"Do they get as excited about your success as you do?"

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.

In this episode of Osteobizness, host Gilly Woodhouse, an award-winning business coach, shares her essential Osteobiz Framework for running a successful osteopathy clinic. She emphasises the importance of mindset, marketing, management, money, and model, drawing from her global experience. Gilly discusses the power of positive thinking, strategic marketing through various channels, and the significance of clear communication. She provides real-life examples of osteopaths who have thrived by following the framework outlined, highlighting the effectiveness of social media and the need for efficient clinic management.

The membership is currently OPEN until Thursday 14th March! Find out more here.

Mindset (00:00:24) Importance of positive mindset, strategic thinking, realistic goals, setting boundaries, and aligning core values with business.

Facebook as a Human Search Engine (00:23:25) Importance of optimizing Facebook for professional visibility and contact with potential patients.

Patient Testimonials and Evergreen Content (00:26:52) Utilizing evergreen content and patient testimonials for effective online marketing.

Business Building Support (00:40:24) Emphasizing collaborative business building support and avoiding overwhelm.

BEST MOMENTS

"Our objectives in our online marketing are greater visibility, connection with your community, engagement with them, starting conversations so they get to know, like, and trust you, and serving them genuinely as a community."

 "A lot of people are charging Primark prices for Prada expertise, which I believe needs sorting out. You must know what your overheads are and price yourself correctly."

VALUABLE RESOURCES

Are You Ready To Maximise Your Clinic's Potential And Achieve A Higher Annual Turnover? Click here to get your FREE personalised report.

CONTACT METHOD

https://www.instagram.com/gillywoodhouse/
[email protected]
https://facebook.com/Osteobiz/

ABOUT THE HOST

Since 2013, Gilly Woodhouse has been inspiring and developing Osteopaths, other healthcare professionals and their clinics. With a wealth of entrepreneurial skills gained over a lifetime of creating businesses from scratch both in the UK and abroad, Gilly shares these experiences as well as illustrating how her clients have vastly improved their practices by streamlining operations and improving their marketing skills. The Osteobiz team of six now comprises Osteopath clinic owners or members of an Osteo family and together support over 100 worldwide clinic owners.

This show was brought to you by Boost and Bloom.