Building Referrals and Boosting Patient Communication

06/02/2025 9 min

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Episode Synopsis

In this episode of Podiatry Practice Mastery, I share valuable insights from a busy day balancing patient care, marketing, and personal growth. I dive into strategies for improving treatment acceptance, building referral networks, and lessons learned from a coaching session on empathy-driven communication. From visiting local doctors and exploring joint ventures to refining how I present orthotics and Shockwave therapy, this episode covers practical ways to grow your practice and better connect with patients.What You’ll Learn in This EpisodeHow to strengthen referral networks and attract new patientsThe impact of empathy and patient communication on treatment acceptanceInsights from a coaching session on improving patient presentationsTips for balancing patient care, marketing, and business growthWays to involve your team in boosting practice revenueWhy You Should ListenIf you’re looking to grow your podiatry practice, increase patient trust, and improve treatment acceptance rates, this episode is packed with practical strategies. Learn how building strong relationships, refining your communication, and leveraging referrals can lead to more consistent growth and better patient outcomes.Key Topics Covered[0:01] Shifting approaches to follow-ups and patient education[1:00] Visiting doctors and nail salons to strengthen referral sources[2:16] Building multi-touch relationships with potential referrers[3:01] Lessons from a struggling clinic and the importance of patient flow[3:36] Insights from an orthotics coaching session to improve communication[4:45] Slowing down and connecting better with patients[5:48] Highlights from patient cases and treatment approaches[7:15] Leveraging your team to increase practice revenue[8:45] Expanding your referral network through primary care connections👉 Listen now to learn how better communication, stronger referral networks, and smarter patient engagement can transform your practice!

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