Patient Convert Podcast: Healthcare Marketing Podcast

Patient Convert Podcast: Healthcare Marketing Podcast

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Patient Convert Podcast: Healthcare Marketing Podcast episodes

  • Marketing a Multiple Specialty Practice w/ Brian Evans MD #163

    Are you curious about what CIC and CSC have done to grow and reach many different patients and have different sub-specialties under one roof? In this episode, Brian Evans, the Medical Director of Reno and VP Physician Recruitment for CSC shares the philosophy of Comprehensive Integrated Care and Comprehensive Surgical Care, and how they attract patients. He emphasizes the importance of physician ownership and control and points out the many benefits of such an approach, including increased decision-making power and greater patient engagement. Pay close attention to Brian's advice on what patients can do to be their own best advocates for their care. Let's dive in!

    Key Highlights:

    [00:01 - 06:33] Opening Segment

    [06:34 - 12:46] Multispecialty, Multistate Surgical Practice

    [12:47 - 18:58] Having a Higher Level of Engagement

    [18:59 - 22:22] Closing Segment

    Want to connect with Brian? You can email him at [email protected]. Make sure to visit https://www.ciccenters.com/ and https://cscasc.com/

    Key Quotes:

    "We really have to get out there and allow people to meet us and know that. We are actually really focused on the patients providing a really good service." - Brian Evans

    "Physicians don't always know best. So you are your own patient advocate." - Brian Evans

    "The more the doctors are involved, the more that they're leading the way from a decision-making standpoint, the better off healthcare will be." - Brian Evans


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      23 min
    • Make Your Practice More Attractive to Patients in 2022 # 162

      Welcome to another episode of the Patient Convert Podcast! In today’s show, we’re talking to Dr. Ginger Bratzel. She is a business strategist and educator, and will provide us with some strategies to get more clients and grow our business. Dr. Ginger helps people to discover what’s good about their businesses as well as what they’re missing to make them more attractive. Her focus is to get everything needed to create a steady flow of clients, patients, and customers so they can go forward, further, and faster. 

      Let’s dive into different tips to grow your practice and make it more attractive to your patients!

      [00:01 – 05:00] Let’s meet Dr. Ginger!

      [05:01 – 12:40] Dr. Ginger’s perspective on Post-Covid

      • Dr. Ginger shared her point of view about the pandemic.
      • Before and still now people put much prior into outsourcing things.
      • Barriers between doctors and patients.
      • The role of social media.
      • Easy target - Healthcare field.
      • A massive shift in the market.
      • You should understand your patients and what they truly need.
      • Emotional face: confidence, pain relief, stability, security, etc.
      • Establish relationships with patients.
      • [12:41 – 25:35] Making your Practice More Attractive to Patients

        • Dr. Ginger talks about the old and new approach to address marketing.
        • The insight of old and young doctors.
        • Leadership - Tools and assets to bring a business.
        • Marketing campaign and budget.
        • Having a scientific mind in marketing.
        • It has to be trackable.
        • It has to come back.
        • It has to show a result.
        • It’s not an experiment or donation.
        • Tracking side with clients in the healthcare niche.
        • Communication factor.
        • Be really aware of your numbers to set up projections.
        • Referral system: private practice acquisition.
        • [25:42 – 33:07] Closing Segment

          • Advice on growing practice in 2022. 
          • Physicians expectations from their involvement in growing the practice.
          • Think about things that need improvement, and things we need to stop doing.
          • Use your own charts and files.
          • Internal marketing program.
          • Who you should communicate with.
          • Who your ideal patient is.
          • How to connect with Dr. Ginger.
          • Links are available below.
          • Final words 
          • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
          • Tweetable Quotes:

            “All the marketing I’ve ever recommended to do is direct response, if I cannot track it, if I don’t know what is coming from, we don't do it.” - Ginger Bratzel

            “They don't need to be doing a thousand things, they need to do 4, 5, a few things, and if you see it is not working, take the time and energy, even if you are doing it for free because that’s the most precious currency you have.” - Ginger Bratzel

            Resources Mentioned: 

            • GingerBratzel.com 

            Want to connect with Dr. Ginger? You can find her and follow her on LinkedIn and Facebook. You can also contact her at 405-225-0254. Don’t forget to check out her website https://gingerbratzel.com/ to learn more about getting new clients and grow your business!


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              34 min
            • What are Virtual Assistants and How Can Practices Leverage them? #161

              Welcome to another episode of the Patient Convert Podcast! Our guests for today’s episode are Dr. Steven Kupferman and Dr. Omid Shaye. They have founded MedVA after pioneering the use of healthcare Virtual Assistants for both improving the quality of patient care and saving money on staffing. Let’s dive a little bit more into what they have done before starting this great project. 

              Dr. Kupferman is an oral and maxillofacial surgeon in Los Angeles, California. He is the founding physician of LACOMS (Los Angeles’s premier Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery Center) where he first pioneered the use of Virtual Assistants.

              Dr. Shaye is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Beverly Hills, CA. He is a co-founder of Gastroenterology Associates of Beverly Hills, one of the Beverly Hills area’s leading Gastroenterology practices, where he first pioneered the use of Virtual Assistants. 

              Stay tuned until the end to know more about Medical Virtual Assistance, and how it started to be used with great effectiveness to grow practices! 

              [00:01 – 10:57] Medical Virtual Assistance

              • I introduce our guests Dr. Steven Kupferman and Dr. Omid Shaye.
              • Bio
              • Dr.Kupferman and Dr. Shaye provide a bit of background.
              • How they introduce virtual assistance.
              • The benefits of this practice in the medical field.
              • Patients' satisfaction.
              • How they started finding remote employees.
              • [10:58 – 15:06] Why the Philippines?

                • Dr. Shaye talks about the advantages of working with people from the Philippines.
                • There is a Healthcare oriented culture.
                • Nurses are really committed to the medical field.
                • The qualities and training of the virtual.
                • The transition to work remotely.
                • [15:07 – 25:41] MEDVA - Medical & Dental Virtual Assistant

                  • Dr. Kupferman provides information about the company they have founded.
                  • Different ways virtual assistance can be used.
                  • How doctor offices can benefit from remote employees.
                  • Implement training programs for all virtual assistants.
                  • Help offices and medical centers think out of the box: What can they do to leverage MEDVA?
                  • Dr. Shaye mentions how MEDVA deals with HIPAA, Security, and access in the EMR.
                  • There is a security firewall to prevent security breaches and HIPAA violations.
                  • Virtual assistants go to extensive training.
                  • [25:42 – 31:23] Closing Segment

                    • How to connect with Dr. Kupferman and Dr. Omid Shaye. 
                    • Links are available below.
                    • Final words 
                    • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                    •  Tweetable Quotes:

                      “There is a cultural and work ethic benefit there. My virtual staff are the most dedicated employees I’ve ever had.They are really committed, they are excited about being part of our practice.They are incredibly hard-working” - Omid Shaye

                      “I was able to interact and access my remote staff better and faster than the staff that were actually in my office… Here, I just clicked on zoom and they were on my screen within seconds” - Steven Kupferman.

                      Resources Mentioned: 

                      • MEDVA - Medical & Dental Virtual Assistants

                      Want to connect with Dr. Kupferman and Dr.Omid Shaye? You can find and follow them on LinkedIn. Check out their website https://medva.com/how-it-works/ to learn more about virtual assistance! 


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                        29 min
                      • Changing Medicine Starts with Creating Your Voice w/ Vinod Dasa MD #160

                        Want to make a change in the field of medicine? It all starts with creating your voice. This is the wisdom Dr. Vinod Dasa took on as he became the co-founder and chief medical officer for an innovative start up, SIGHT Medical and helped co-found a new medical education and connection platform called DOC.SOCIAL. Before that, Dr. Dasa completed his undergraduate and medical school in the 7 year combined degree program in New York and was part of a fellowship internationally recognized as one of the pioneers in total knee replacement surgery. After completing his fellowship he and his wife, decided to begin their careers as faculty at LSUHSC to help rebuild post Katrina where he developed surgical techniques to allow outpatient opioid free total knee replacement and pioneered the use of cutting edge technologies such as iovera. 

                         

                        Dive right into the episode with Dr. Dasa and let’s unpack his story and how he was able to impact the world of medicine by first creating his voice.

                         

                        [00:01 – 02:38] Taking on Unique Experiences by Diving into the Deep End

                        • I introduce our guest Dr. Vinod Dasa
                        • Bio 
                        • Dr. Dasa gives a bit of background
                        • Education, residency and fellowship 
                        • Recruited to help rebuild after Hurricane Katrina 
                        • Learning unique lessons while on the field 
                        •  

                          [02:39 – 14:19] Introducing an Enhanced Recovery Model for All Practices

                          • Dr. Dasa breaks down how he achieves opioid free knee replacement
                          • Changing from regional to spinal anesthesia
                          • A move closer to the adductor canal block 
                          • How using the technology iovera has helped in the surgical space
                          • Paying attention to details in the patients post-op 
                          • The process of going opioid free in mid-2020
                          • There is a path to enhanced pain control for any field 
                          • How Dr. Dasa helps other doctors around the country innovate 
                          • [14:20 – 26:32] Changing Medicine Starts with Creating Your Voice

                            • Dr. Dasa gives advice for busy physicians looking to diversify their careers
                            • You have to broaden your skill set
                            • You have a unique opportunity to leverage your assets
                            • Different ways you can finance your ideas 
                            • Leverage you relationships
                            • Start getting your name out there
                            • Leverage social media to share thoughts 
                            • People need to know who you are, where you are, how you think
                            • How Dr. Dasa has built up his thought leadership
                            • [26:33 – 30:42] Closing Segment

                              • Connect with other innovations from Dr. Dasa
                              • SIGHT Medical - driving optimal performance in the OR
                              • Doc.Social - Healthcare connected
                              • Links below 
                              • How to connect with Dr. Dasa
                              • Links below 
                              • Final words 
                              • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                              •  

                                Tweetable Quotes:

                                “Enhanced pain control, enhanced recovery without the need for opioids and narcotics... It’s out there… I promise you, if you can do it for knee replacements, you can do it for just about anything.” - Dr. Vinod Dasa

                                “I think physicians have to think and broaden their skill set beyond just the exam room or the OR… Physicians are in a very unique position, they can leverage a lot of different assets to their benefit.” - Dr. Vinod Dasa

                                “That’s why I think that digital platforms are huge to create a voice and create an identity… We have a voice and we have a seat at the table.” - Dr. Vinod Dasa

                                 

                                Resources Mentioned: 

                                • SIGHT Medical
                                • Doc.Social
                                •  

                                  Want to connect with Dr. Dasa? You can find him on LinkedIn and Doc.Social. Teach, heal and discover by visiting https://www.lsuhs.edu/ and learning more. 

                                   

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                                    31 min
                                  • Effective Non-Verbal Communication Tips in Healthcare w/ Shelly O'Donovan #159

                                    Some of the loudest things people say don’t come from their mouths. Shelly O’Donovan is the CEO of the Authentic Influence Group. After walking the halls of government and GlaxoSmith&Kline for years seeing many people rise and fall, she uncovered patterns connecting success to non-verbal communication. Shelly also realized that many aspiring medical and pharmaceutical executives spend a lifetime trying to propel their careers forward, so she stepped in with her experience to help those teams, executives and professionals learn how to use subtle, authentic communication methods to illuminate their message.

                                    You don’t want to miss out on gems in this episode. Tune in and learn effective non-verbal communication tips that will help you advance in any healthcare profession. 

                                     

                                    [00:01 – 02:31] Uncovering the Patterns of Non-Verbal Communication

                                    • I introduce our guest Shelly O’Donovan
                                    • Bio 
                                    • Shelly gives a bit of background around her expertise
                                    • Finding patterns within politics
                                    • Training healthcare professionals in those patterns 
                                    •  

                                      [02:32 – 16:00] Effective Non-Verbal Communication Tips in Healthcare

                                      • Shelly shares some fundamental tips to engage with patients 
                                      • Make sure to address the patient right away
                                      • Eye contact is key 
                                      • Resources that help physicians refocus and connect better with the patient
                                      • Using open body language 
                                      • Take a deep breath before even meeting the patient 
                                      • Relaxed and calm vocal tones are as important as the words
                                      • Building a relationship with the front desk 
                                      • From how you walk through the door 
                                      • Avoiding negative non-verbals 
                                      • Opening up the body language of the other person
                                      • Increased micro expressions to enhance energy output 
                                      • Using ornaments - changing your appearance 
                                      • Shelly dives deeper into utilizing micro-expressions
                                      • Pulling out who you really are
                                      • Voice tone naturally follows our facial expressions
                                      • [16:02 – 26:29] Using Non-Verbal Communication to Build Trust

                                        • Tips for physicians to motivate their staff 
                                        • Using your hands more to communicate 
                                        • Over communicate 
                                        • Show that you yourself trust your staff
                                        • Using non-verbals within a sales perspective
                                        • Keeping your eye on the other person 
                                        • Pivot based on the other person's body language
                                        • What Shelly teaches students about navigating Zoom
                                        • Get your hands into the camera 
                                        • The importance of lighting 
                                        • Look right into the camera 
                                        • Record yourself to see what you do when you speak 
                                        • Building your own confidence 
                                        • Learn your own habits 
                                        • Make tweaks slowly during low stakes moments
                                        • [26:30 – 28:44] Closing Segment

                                          • How to connect with Shelly
                                          • Links below 
                                          • Final words 
                                          • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                          •  

                                            Tweetable Quotes:

                                            “Just being in the moment with that patient for a minute before you open up the chart… that’s a big game changer, and that really makes a difference in building that trust.” - Shelly O'Donovan 

                                            “Speak from a place of passion… it keeps the other person really engaged.” - Shelly O’Donovan 

                                            “Using your hands; that is a trust indicator… You want to subconsciously see my hands so you can know whether we’re friends or we’re foes.” - Shelly O’Donovan

                                             

                                            Resources Mentioned: 

                                            • Paul Ekman Group - Micro Expressions

                                             

                                            Want to connect with Shelly? You can find her on LinkedIn and Twitter. Go visit https://authenticinfluencegroup.com/ and start illuminating your message!

                                             

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                                              29 min
                                            • Why Referral Based Practices Should Focus on Digital Marketing w/ David Schwegman MD #158

                                              If you know your practice changes lives and can change hundreds more, why would you keep it silent from the world? This episode will help you get your name out there. Dr. Schwegman graduated from the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine in 1998. He then served as Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine for almost 8 years during which time he had numerous awards including "Emergency Medicine Teacher of the Year." Dr. Schwegman then pivoted into Hyperbaric Medicine soon becoming the Chief Medical Director of Hyperbaric Physicians of Georgia and the Chief Medical Officer of HyperbaRXs. He served as the founding co-chairman of the Save a Leg, Save a Life foundation Atlanta chapter and was featured in the Atlanta Magazine as a "2011 Atlanta Top Doctor". 

                                               

                                              Let’s jump into the episode with Dr. Schwegman as he explains why referral based practices should focus on digital marketing and how to do it effectively.

                                               

                                              [00:01 – 05:09] From 45,000 ft High to 45 ft Below

                                              • I introduce our guest Dr. Schwegman 
                                              • Dr. Schwegman gives some background on his venture into Hyperbarics
                                              • Started as an academic emergency physician 
                                              • Aviation medicine 
                                              • The leap to sub-specializing in Hyperbaric medicine 
                                              • Navigating the transition into a private practice 
                                              • The challenge of running the marketing piece 
                                              • The importance of educating others
                                              • Being under a critical lens - evidence based medicine
                                              •  

                                                [05:10 – 14:14] Why Referral Based Practices Should Focus on Digital Marketing

                                                • We need to change what we do 
                                                • Referrals in and referrals back out 
                                                • A difficult area to get referrals in 
                                                • Dr. Schwegman’s view on the changes in the patient journey 
                                                • Recognizing the limits of your practice 
                                                • We had no choice but to evolve 
                                                • Using digital marketing to educate potential customers 
                                                • Getting directly to patients 
                                                • Hiring experts to help and guide Physicians
                                                • Subverting mental energy costs 
                                                • The big wins it gives Physicians 
                                                • [14:15 – 24:11] Bringing in Outside Help to Make Your Practice Successful

                                                  • Patient point of care - using a documentary as marketing 
                                                  • A deeper look at the life changing effects of hyperbarics 
                                                  • Collecting your most powerful stories 
                                                  • How Dr. Schwegman shares the practice of Hyperbaric Medicine with the world
                                                  • Helping people get set up without the pitfalls 
                                                  • All the unique elements that need to be put in place 
                                                  • The benefits of getting a consultant 
                                                  • [24:12 – 35:54] Closing Segment

                                                    • How to connect with Dr. Schwegman
                                                    • Links below 
                                                    • Final words 
                                                    • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                                    •  

                                                      Tweetable Quotes:

                                                      “Learning the medicine wasn’t the hard part, it was putting all the pieces together so that you could run a successful practice, and doing so in a manner that always puts patients first.” - Dr. David Schwegman

                                                      “If we don’t have to keep repeating the same thing day in and day out, that’s a huge win for us… If we’re able to be more efficient by not having to spend as much time educating patients, then we can actually help more people.” - Dr. David Schwegman



                                                      Want to connect with Dr. Schwegman? Go visit https://hbomdga.com/ to learn how you can get in touch. 

                                                       

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                                                        27 min
                                                      • Leading Up: How Physician Liaisons Can Lead Their Physicians w/ Dr. Jimmy Knott #157

                                                        No matter who you are or what you’re doing, you influence those around you in some capacity. It’s time we learn how to do it effectively. After working as an engineer for the DuPont Company in Nashville, Dr.Jimmy Knott felt led to go into the ministry. He enrolled at New Orleans Theological Seminary, and earned his M. Div., in 1976. He earned his Doctor of Ministry degree from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary in May 2002. Dr. Knott’s passion is to assist people in maximizing their impact and help existing and aspiring leaders to better understand what transformational leadership is and does.

                                                         

                                                        [00:01 – 06:20] You are Always Leading and Influencing Someone

                                                        • I introduce our guest Dr. Jimmy Knott
                                                        • My father in law and expert
                                                        • Learn a bit more about Dr. Knott
                                                        • Relationship with leadership 
                                                        • Current activities and focuses 
                                                        • Understanding leadership 
                                                        • You may be a leader even if you don’t know 
                                                        • Leadership isn’t always down 
                                                        • It is also across and up
                                                        • [06:21 – 20:18] Leading Up: How Physician Liaisons Can Lead Their Physicians

                                                          • How this concept of leading up can apply to liaisons 
                                                          • The importance of leading yourself first 
                                                          • Figure out how to add value 
                                                          • Ask the right questions
                                                          • How to communicate with your superiors 
                                                          • You need to provide honest feedback
                                                          • Say the things they don’t want to hear 
                                                          • Building trust through regular communication
                                                          • Being prepared to face your boss
                                                          • You are on the front lines 
                                                          • Confront reality 
                                                          • Make great decisions through engagement 
                                                          • [20:19 – 29:44] Set Expectations with Quality Questions 

                                                            • The importance of preparing questions 
                                                            • There’s no way to learn without questions 
                                                            • ‘What does success look like to you’ 
                                                            • How to navigate two different Physicians 
                                                            • Credibility = influence 
                                                            • Four questions/items to go through in a meeting 
                                                            • 1. What is going well? 
                                                            • 2. What is broken? 
                                                            • 3. Getting clarity on something specific 
                                                            • 4. What’s missing/needed? 
                                                            • Regular meetings are critical to productivity 
                                                            • [29:45 – 35:54] Closing Segment

                                                              • Hitting the highlights of our conversation
                                                              • Lead up
                                                              • Build trust! 
                                                              • Communicate frequently 
                                                              • Anticipate the future and needs for your leader 
                                                              • How to connect with Dr. Knott
                                                              • Links below 
                                                              • Final thoughts
                                                              • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                                              •  


                                                                Resources Mentioned: 

                                                                • Leadership Sessions
                                                                • It’s All About Leadership - Dr. Jimmy Knott
                                                                •  

                                                                  Want to learn more about Dr. Knott? Connect on Twitter, LinkedIn, and Facebook. Make sure to go to https://jimmyknott.com/ to upskill your leadership. 

                                                                   

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                                                                    36 min
                                                                  • The Future of Patient Engagement w/ Podium’s Bryan Oram #156

                                                                    Patient engagement is on the rise now more than ever! The question is, are you riding the wave, or missing the swell? With today’s guest, Bryan Oram, you won’t have to wonder because, through Podium, you have every tool you need to be a part of the growing space of patient engagement. Patient’s expectations are high. They are searching for a convenient experience that meets all their needs AND is accessible right on their phone or laptop. So tune into this episode and learn about the future of patient engagement.

                                                                    Bryan Oram is the AVP of Sales Enterprise at Podium - an incredibly powerful platform that helps local businesses get connected with their community to create conversions through communication. 

                                                                     

                                                                     

                                                                    [00:01 – 04:01] Patients Are Looking to Engage with You

                                                                    • I introduce our guest Bryan Oram
                                                                    • Background  
                                                                    • The future of patient engagement is on the rise and it’s changing.
                                                                    • Engagement is on the rise
                                                                    • Digital engagement is becoming much more important
                                                                    • [04:02 – 18:15] The Future of Patient Engagement

                                                                      • Higher conversion rates through SMS and digital outreach 
                                                                      • People want to leave reviews 
                                                                      • It needs to be convenient 
                                                                      • How Bryan integrates text messaging into the patient experience 
                                                                      • A comparison between text and emailing
                                                                      • Email - 20% open rate
                                                                      • Texting - 97% open rate
                                                                      • The impact of reviews and your online rating
                                                                      • Podium’s effects on payment processing 
                                                                      • Predictions on the future of engagement
                                                                      • Telehealth is not going anywhere
                                                                      • How communication is changing
                                                                      • [18:17 – 25:39] Changing with the Challenges

                                                                        • How large organizations are handling telehealth
                                                                        • Creating a ‘frictionless experience’
                                                                        • Handling the frustrations of competition 
                                                                        • Why Podium? 
                                                                        • Bryan shares his biggest challenges to get to where he is 
                                                                        • The challenge of transforming organizations
                                                                        • Centralizing your engagement through Podium 
                                                                        • [25:40 – 28:59] Closing Segment

                                                                          • HIPAA compliant communication
                                                                          • How to connect with Bryan
                                                                          • Links below 
                                                                          • The evaluation process
                                                                          • Final thoughts
                                                                          • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                                                          •  

                                                                            Tweetable Quotes:

                                                                            “The entire patient journey is something that needs to be thought through with a digital lens… It is critical to optimize for it.” - Bryan Oram

                                                                            “Email gets about a 20% open rate… When you compare that to text messages, text messages get about a 98% open rate… and again I can't stress enough how important reviews are.” - Bryan Oram

                                                                            “Effective communication pre and post-visit is going to become more important and more digital than ever before.” - Bryan Oram

                                                                             

                                                                            Want to learn more about Bryan? Connect on LinkedIn or email [email protected]. Be sure to check out https://www.podium.com/v9/ and get every resource you need to make your business win through engagement!

                                                                             

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                                                                              29 min
                                                                            • Generating New Specialty Surgery Patients via Video Marketing w/ Tim Tollestrup MD #155

                                                                              Imagine that you had knowledge that only 3 people in the whole world knew, but no way to convey your thoughts and expertise? That doesn’t have to be the case. There are ways to generate specialty patients and video marketing that highlights your unique practice and service is one of them. In this episode, you’ll learn from a guest that is so unique, that only 3 people in the world do what he does and he’s gained worldwide recognition by generating new specialty surgery patients via video marketing. 

                                                                              Dr. Tim Tollestrup, MD is a General Surgery Specialist in Los Vegas, NV and has over 20 years of experience in the medical field. He is a pain focused peripheral nerve surgeon, with extensive training in this largely unknown field. Apart from his practice he is an avid educator and has co-authored several medical articles focusing on peripheral nerve related topics, including one that appeared in the Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. He graduated from University Of Utah School Of Medicine medical school in 2001.

                                                                               

                                                                              [00:01 – 04:11] Getting People to Know You Know Something Different

                                                                              • I introduce our guest Tim Tollestrup MD
                                                                              • Some background  
                                                                              • The uniqueness of Tim’s practice 
                                                                              • 3 total practitioners world-wide 
                                                                              • Educating people on something so under the radar
                                                                              • [04:12 – 18:24] Generating New Specialty Surgery Patients via Video Marketing

                                                                                • Tim’s intro into his video marketing strategy
                                                                                • No other option
                                                                                • Educating patients directly 
                                                                                • Benefits of video
                                                                                • The importance of patient testimonials
                                                                                • Rising above conventional means of advertising 
                                                                                • [18:25 – 28:51] Finding the Perfect Fit for Your Practice 

                                                                                  • The types of patients who are a perfect fit 
                                                                                  • How peripheral myopathy affects so many people
                                                                                  • Referral sources 
                                                                                  • The challenges and lack of information in this field
                                                                                  • Advice on building relationships with a liaison 
                                                                                  • 4 types of people to look out for
                                                                                  • [28:52 – 33:40] Closing Segment

                                                                                    • How to connect with Tim
                                                                                    • Links below 
                                                                                    • The evaluation process
                                                                                    • Final thoughts
                                                                                    • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                                                                    •  

                                                                                      Tweetable Quotes:

                                                                                      “I just found myself banging my head against the wall trying to get doctors to understand what it is that I did, number one, and number two - who would be appropriate referral patients to send me.” - Tim Tollestrup, MD

                                                                                      “I realized, pretty quickly, that patients who have these problems get it, immediately. When you start talking to them about what they’re experiencing, they get it… So I realized I had to take this message directly to patients.” - Tim Tollestrup, MD

                                                                                      Want to learn more about Tim? Connect on YouTube and Facebook. Are you right for a procedure with Dr. Tollestrup? Find out by emailing [email protected] to start your evaluation. Check out https://nevadanervesurgery.org/ and see how he is leading his field online.


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                                                                                        34 min
                                                                                      • How Doctors Become Thought Leaders on LinkedIn #154

                                                                                        LinkedIn is possibly one of the most underutilized yet powerful tools for a medical practitioner to build a network and reach their audience. So let’s get that tool in your hands so you can get ahead of the curve. When you learn to leverage LinkedIn, you’ll find that more and more people will come to you. Whether you’re just starting to build your platform or you're a veteran, today’s episode will give you some important advice on upping your LinkedIn game.

                                                                                        Michael David Chapman is Founder of the LeadIn Social team; an experienced group of very proficient individuals who are excited to see people's business and influence grow. He provides entrepreneurs and business leaders a human alternative to automated or bot-driven lead generation and appointment setting services. Michael does this by helping business owners use LinkedIn to extend their reach and grow their business.

                                                                                         

                                                                                        [00:01 – 03:55] How to Start Your LinkedIn Journey

                                                                                        • I introduce our guest Michael David Chapman 
                                                                                        • Some background 
                                                                                        • 3 ways to win your LinkedIn journey 
                                                                                        • Running ads 
                                                                                        • Content marketing with engagement 
                                                                                        • Direct outreach 
                                                                                        • [03:56 – 17:30] Using Sales Navigator to Outreach Effectively 

                                                                                          • Michael talks about sales navigator
                                                                                          • Using outreach effectively  
                                                                                          • Knocking on the digital door
                                                                                          • The 3 gates
                                                                                          • How physicians look at sales
                                                                                          • Not pitching, but building connections 
                                                                                          • Reaching your target audience
                                                                                          • [17:31 – 32:10] The Numbers Matter

                                                                                            • Michael talks about how he got started and found success
                                                                                            • A giver’s game
                                                                                            • Consistent GOOD content
                                                                                            • Create and contribute to community groups
                                                                                            • Why the numbers really do matter 
                                                                                            • Getting rid of the ‘vanity’ out of vanity numbers
                                                                                            • Michaels thoughts and recommendations on the Linkedin changes
                                                                                            • [32:11 – 36:12] Closing Segment

                                                                                              • How to connect with Michael
                                                                                              • Links below 
                                                                                              • Final thoughts
                                                                                              • Stay tuned for more. Links available below.
                                                                                              •  

                                                                                                Tweetable Quotes:

                                                                                                “The ability to knock on someone’s digital door, not pitch them, bring them something of value over the long run; that’s the equivalent of you knocking on my door trying to sell me something versus throwing a flyer in my yard hoping that I see it.” - Michael David Chapman

                                                                                                 

                                                                                                Resources Mentioned:

                                                                                                • LinkedIn Sales Navigator

                                                                                                Want to learn more about Michael? Connect on LinkedIn and Twitter. Check out http://www.leadin.group/social/ and start building your connections.

                                                                                                 

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                                                                                                  37 min

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