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Top 10 Action Steps To
Build Your Professional Practice Now!
by Dr Philip E.Humbert
Feb. 16, 2002
1. Examine everything in your
office from the view of a new client! If necessary, spruce it
up. Does it need new plants, better music or an aquarium? Make
it as
warm, comfortable and inviting as possible.
2. Replace old magazines in
your waiting area with articles and handouts your clients will
use and take with them. Make it easy for clients to say good
things
about you!
3. Contact 3 former clients
to see how they are doing.
4. Contact 3 recent referral
sources and thank them! Send flowers, a card, take them to lunch.
Even a phone call expressing your appreciation can do wonders.
5. Consider re-doing your business
card. Does it "talk" to clients and referral sources?
6. Buy a year-at-a-glance wall
calendar and begin planning your marketing and business strategies
for next year.
7. Make sure every client leaves
every session with a firm handshake, a warm smile and a sincere
"Thank you!"
8. Spend 10 minutes every day
thinking about your ideal client/patient and clarifying exactly
what you do that adds value for them. How do you help them? Is
there more you could do? What else do they need/want from you
as a professional?
9. Re-define and clarify your
statement of what you do. Then practice saying it! This week
tell 5 friends, neighbors, or strangers that you want more clients.
10. Take wonderful care of
yourself! A healthy, balanced life is extremely attractive. Be
sure your clients can look to you as an example of what you mean
by health! Approach every session with energy and complete concentration.
Dr Philip E. Humbert is
an author, speaker and personal success coach. Dr Humbert has
hundreds of tips, tools and articles on his website that you
can use for your own success! It's a great resource! Visit him
on the web at: www.philiphumbert.com
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