Ever wondered if a simple complete blood count (CBC) is enough to detect anemia? 🩸Today, I’m uncovering a hidden truth that could be affecting many of your patients. So, let’s set the record straight, shall we? 

If you’re ready to discover the importance of pairing a Comprehensive Iron Panel with a CBC when uncovering hidden anemia, you’re not gonna want to miss this episode!

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉The limitations of relying solely on a CBC for diagnosing anemia.

👉The significance of four key iron markers: total iron, ferritin, total iron binding capacity, and transferrin percent saturation.

👉How to differentiate between various types of anemia.

👉The benefits of using a comprehensive iron panel in detecting anemia.

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Ever wonder what the secret sauce is to marketing your wellness practice? Lucky for you I found the person who has that secret recipe and he’s ready to dish it all out. 👀🍕🔐

Meet Jeff Van Kampen, a marketer for chiropractors who’s joining me today to talk about marketing strategies to take your practice to a new level. I’m talking 5, 6, 7-figure heights… hope you’re not afraid of heights! 🌇🏗💸

Tune in now to transform your approach to getting new patients and get ready to see growth like never before.

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉How to seamlessly integrate chiropractic care with other health services

👉The power of transparency in marketing and why it builds trust and fruitful, long-lasting relationships.

👉Insider tips on navigating the ever-changing landscape of social media advertising.

👉Valuable takeaways for chiropractors seeking to revamp their marketing mindset, optimize their strategies, and unleash their practice's full potential.

LINKS:

🖥 Check out Jeff’s Website and Podcast

👉 Connect with Jeff on Instagram 

📎 Download Jeff’s resource, Scale Your Clinic

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Picture this: you head to your next service appointment and are greeted with a smile and a “Hey you! How has your summer been? I remember you telling me all about…” Then the staff member whisks you away to a room, recalling every personal detail they can remember. You feel like a celebrity, but why? 🎥📸

It’s all in the details, baby. And today I’m taking you through the dreamiest experience I had at my dentist because let me tell you, they have the patient experience down to a science. 🧪

You HAVE to know how to create these enchanting moments with patients in your own practice to leave a lasting impact that they’ll be talking about months (or years!) from now. From embracing your quirks to adding that personal touch, I've got the scoop on how to make your clients swoon! 💫

So, tune in and let me spill all the enchanting strategies to help you conjure up lasting patient connections. Get ready to turn your clinical practice into the talk of the town! 🙌🙌

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉The importance of creating a remarkable patient experience beyond the technical service.

👉The impact of making patients feel important and valued.

👉How to identify and implement one change in your practice to enhance the patient experience.

👉How focusing on emotions and connections can lead to long-term patient relationships.

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In this episode, I’m chatting with my friend and brilliant legal guru, Paige Griffith, a.k.a. The Legal Paige, to tackle the pros and cons of hiring in your practice. Specifically, we’re talking about when to hire an employee versus hiring an independent contractor for your wellness practice. 

As a lawyer herself, Paige's invaluable expertise sheds light on the circumstances that lend themselves to hiring an independent contractor, and when opting for an employee might be the more beneficial decision. 

If you're a wellness practitioner eager to make informed hiring decisions, this episode is a must-listen! So, pop in your earbuds and let's embark on this hiring adventure together! 🎧🌿💼

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉 Key factors to influence your hiring decision

👉 Pro’s and con’s to hiring employees and independent contractors

👉 Situations where independent contractors take the cake

👉 When hiring an employee makes the most sense

👉 How to navigate payment differences with employment status

LINKS:

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👉Connect with Paige on Facebook, Instagram or YouTube

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There’s absolutely nothing wrong with taking a vacation, buying your dream car or a house that suits your style. And with a little planning, you can! As business owners, we often think that “the business comes first” and then fall into the mindset of believing we can’t take time off because there’s no money to pay for the vacay and keep the lights on. 💡

But here’s the truth: you’re doing yourself a huge disservice because you 👏 deserve 👏 time 👏 off 👏! And today, I’ll walk you through how to make your dream vacation come to life with one super simple budgeting tip!

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉A foolproof way to save for your next planned expense

👉Where to start when it comes to saving

👉The magical powers of taking time off

👉How to plan when you’re OOO

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Our modern world is constantly bombarding us with billions of pieces of data every single day. It’s hard enough to navigate through all the distractions vying for our time and attention, much less find time to think. It seems like the busier we get, the more scrambled and chaotic our thoughts become, making it soooo difficult to slow down and just think.

That’s exactly why I want to tell you about the Thinking Chair. Once you grasp this simple concept and put it into action, your perspective about life and business will dramatically change for the better. 

In this episode you’ll learn:

👉 Strategies to manage the day-to-day overwhelm

👉 Why you need a “thinking chair”

👉 Tips to best utilize the time in your chair

👉 Techniques to maximize your creative output

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Discover the power of “heart-selling” and how to get patients to say yes to working with you every time. Showing them how much you genuinely care goes a looooong way toward building trust and a long-term relationship. When you lead with the heart, you’ll never have to ‘sell’ them anything. This simple strategy is so easy to do and will result in an abundance of new patients!

In this episode you’ll hear:

👉 Why heart-selling surpasses hard-selling every time

👉 Authentic ways to demonstrate care and empathy

👉 How to identify your client's unique pain points

👉 Communication techniques that foster connection and understanding

👉 Practical steps to implement heart-selling in your practice

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I had the absolute pleasure of sitting down for a second time with the incredible Dr. Teresa Alasio, and boy, does she know her stuff. We had the most mind-blowing chat about everything from gut health, how to really listen to your patients, and hold space for them while they are on their journey of healing. You won't believe the little gold nuggets of wisdom we uncovered! 😳

As we started chatting about the importance of addressing gut health with our patients, our conversation soon diverged into a stream of different topics, each one naturally flowing into the next. We talked about how to guide the patient toward their desired outcome, listen without judgment, and be the one to inspire and encourage as we hold space for their healing to occur.

Just as important is ensuring we maintain healthy boundaries between ourselves and the patients to encourage them to do the important work themselves. It's all about being there for them, believing in their unique journey, and supporting them every step of the way. 🌟

Can you tell we had a deep and meaningful conversation? 💞

This episode is overflowing with some incredible ah-ha moments that you won’t forget anytime soon. This conversation was like having a heart-to-heart with your bestie while sipping on your favorite beverage. 🍵

So, listen in and enjoy this episode, compliments of the chef. 🌿

I think you’re going to love it. 

Gold Nuggets 

• (6:57) Why gut health hits close to home for Teresa 🌿
• (12:52) The connection between mental health and your gut microbiome 🧠
• (20:18) What holding space for patients could look like 🗯
• (28:03) How to reframe your patient interactions 🙇

Links Mentioned In This Episode

• Connect with Teresa via Instagram or Facebook
• Listen to my first episode with Teresa,  Discussing Lichen Sclerosis and Gut Health with Teresa Alasio, MD.
• Share Your “Ah-Ha” with Ronda via Instagram or Email 
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If you’re like me, you probably have several books going on at the same time. One has to do with something clinical or work-related but the others are a toss-up. From gardening to healthy eating to a fast-paced fictional novel, my love of reading and learning new things never goes away. So I thought I’d share with you the 5 books I’m currently reading (yes, FIVE!) and why I am loving them! 

Yeah, I know, I’m on the border of a bookish obsession over here. 🙈 

But hey, some books are just too good to resist. I've got a reading lineup that pretty much covers the gamut and I’m pretty sure you’ll find something of interest too. 

Plus, I have to confess…. I tend to lean toward the audio version as a first stop and then, if the pages are calling me to join them with a highlighter and pen for making notes, I am a happy camper! 🖍️✒️

Books are like treasure chests of knowledge, offering endless opportunities for growth. Whether you're craving personal development, clinical insights, or a new spin on business, I’ve got you covered. 🤓📖

But here's the deal - I would LOVE to know what’s on your current reading list? What are you reading or listening to these days?

Shoot me an email and let me know cuz I’m always looking for new suggestions!

So, get comfy, tune in and let's embark on this epic journey together, one page at a time! 🚀🔓📚

Gold Nuggets 

• (1:52) Why I started to branch out my reading list. 🙆
• (3:46) My surprising first pick. 👀
• (6:15) This book was alright, alright, alright. (JK - it was actually fabulous!) 🤠
• (9:39) How 1 degree of change can drastically affect your life + business. 🛩
• (10:43) The clinical book I’m reading right now that you HAVE to get. 🌿

Links Mentioned In This Episode

• I wanna know what you’re reading! Shoot me a quick email with what’s on your list. 
• Share Your “Ah-Ha” with Ronda via Instagram
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In the final episode of my 3-part interview with Lee Carroll, he is definitely not holding back! Not only is Lee spilling all the little-known ‘quality secrets’ about the mushroom industry, he’s basically giving us an Insider’s Guide for which products are the best and where to find them. 🍄

As a practitioner, you need to know which products are going to work, and work well. And just like any industry, there will be bad actors that promote their products using slick marketing tactics but at the end of the day, the results simply won’t be there.

In this eye-opening episode, Lee Carroll, our trusted Mushroom Maestro, exposes the current mushroom narrative for what it is and then shows us what to look for when searching for clinically effective mushroom products. 

You’ll learn his most valuable tips and tricks (as well as the biggest red flags 🚩) for sourcing high-quality mushrooms that deliver optimal patient outcomes every single time.

Join us for the grand finale of our mushroom adventure as we unmask the mysteries of the mushroom market to help you to make the right recommendations for your patients and source the best possible mushroom supplements possible. 

Don't miss out on this explosive episode! 💥

Gold Nuggets 

• (2:39) The scandalous “modern way” of using mushrooms. 😞
• (6:15) How most companies create their “mushroom” products. 😱
• (13:09) Questions to ask your supplement rep. ✋
• (18:13) Why it’s important to get quality products. 💩
• (20:45) How to build out your own niche with mushrooms. 💥

Links Mentioned In This Episode

• Check out and purchase Lee’s Course: Mastering Medicinal Mushrooms. Use code RONDA55OFF for $55 off your purchase!
• Follow Lee on Instagram or Facebook!
• Learn more about Real Mushroom products. First time customers get 25% off!
• Share Your “Ah-Ha” with Ronda via Instagram or Email 
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