Ok, here's the scoop. You really should be updating your website at least once a month for search engine optimization. I know it can be difficult for some of you who are doctors or own your own business and you are the only one doing "Everything." I know, I've been there. But, there is always a way... You need to be researching your keywords and phrases each month and making at least those changes. You need to add backlinks to it as well. You can do this by using social media such as twitter and facebook and putting your website link in your comments. This creates a backlink back to your website and the search engines love it. You also need at least 6% of your keywords or keyword phrases in your website pages. Also, make sure you have a good offer and a form box on each page so that someone can subscribe for your offer. This is how we built our med spa and chiropractic businesses.
The last thing is make sure you are following up on all your leads from the internet. It is important you get back with them as soon as possible. You might use an email automation program that will help with that. You can find great resources on my website at http://www.catchfireinternetmarketing.com/free_resources.html.
Good Luck,
Dr. George
www.CatchfireInternetMarketing.com
www.MarketMySmallBusiness.com
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
Monday, September 20, 2010
Parker Seminars
Hi all, no I don't work for Parker, but they have positively impacted my life over 30 years. You see I made good friends when my dad went starting with Parker at the Holiday Inn in Corpus Christi I believe. What fun, wanted to be just like the Kimballs, dad, Cheatwood, Dr. Griffin, Dr. Karl, my uncles and many more. Well here today more like them then not. Preveledged to speak at www.Parkerseminars.com in Dallas friday september 24th, 20010 this upcoming friday. Very excited! Been able to have great practices in Texas in 3 different counties, from country to big city. Got to take my staff over the years to Parker where they got the "Big Idea", which by the way is priceless. Now I can share Internet Marketing knowledge with them from years of doing for clients, and our own businesses and practices. It will change their lives. Do come, starts thursday eve, thru sat night at Fairmont Hotel in Dallas, Texas. Tell em, Dr. Chandler George, sent you. And by all means come to my training and tell me too!! 2011 should be your best your yet, what are you doing to invest in that future reality? See you there.
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Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Internet Consulting – Taking Your Business to the Next Level
Most businesses promote on the internet to be competitive with other businesses. It is important to know effective ways to drive clients to your business. If not, you will need to learn how to market a business online. Most businesses are experiencing some type of competition from other business because the old way of marketing is not working. The internet has forever changed the way a business market to clients.
There is a demand for fast accessibility, quality products and fast implementation. This leads to pressure on online business and affects the growth of the business. This is the reason for businesses turning to social marketing gurus and experts. Many internet consultants will share effective strategies and expertise on how to start an online business. In additions, doctors and chiropractors are seeing how lucrative online marketing is for a business.
Anyone who owns a business could benefit from a new approach on marketing a business. Having a business traffic evaluated will lead increased income and long term customers. Most internet consulting packages can be customized for a particular business. Internet consulters focus on getting traffic to a website. There are a lot of business websites that are not market appropriately. In short, internet consultanting focus on driving traffic and turning the traffic into customers.
There is a demand for fast accessibility, quality products and fast implementation. This leads to pressure on online business and affects the growth of the business. This is the reason for businesses turning to social marketing gurus and experts. Many internet consultants will share effective strategies and expertise on how to start an online business. In additions, doctors and chiropractors are seeing how lucrative online marketing is for a business.
Anyone who owns a business could benefit from a new approach on marketing a business. Having a business traffic evaluated will lead increased income and long term customers. Most internet consulting packages can be customized for a particular business. Internet consulters focus on getting traffic to a website. There are a lot of business websites that are not market appropriately. In short, internet consultanting focus on driving traffic and turning the traffic into customers.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
What is a Webinar?
There is a possibility that you have heard the word “webinar” from time to time. If not, a webinar is a lecture, presentation or seminar that’s broadcasted on the internet. In addition, the presentation allows for the audience and broadcaster to interact and discuss the topic of the presentation. There is a difference between a Webcast and a Webinar. A webcast is a one way broadcast and doesn’t allow the users to interact with the broadcaster.
There are several benefits to using a Webinar to promote your business. In addition, the presentation can be on any subject. Another benefit is that the presentation is broadcast all over web from anywhere in the world. As well as, you will be able to make contact with the audience without leaving your location or having to travel. This can be helpful for a doctor or someone running a business.
Most business owners are concern about cost factors when establishing a budget for marketing. A webinar is cost effective and an inexpensive way to interact with clients. All parties involved can gather at their computer from anywhere in the world to discuss a specific subject. Businesses are able to collaborate and communicate through web conferencing. In short, this is another way to advertise a brand without worrying about any extra fees.
There are several benefits to using a Webinar to promote your business. In addition, the presentation can be on any subject. Another benefit is that the presentation is broadcast all over web from anywhere in the world. As well as, you will be able to make contact with the audience without leaving your location or having to travel. This can be helpful for a doctor or someone running a business.
Most business owners are concern about cost factors when establishing a budget for marketing. A webinar is cost effective and an inexpensive way to interact with clients. All parties involved can gather at their computer from anywhere in the world to discuss a specific subject. Businesses are able to collaborate and communicate through web conferencing. In short, this is another way to advertise a brand without worrying about any extra fees.
Friday, June 18, 2010
The Amazing Secrets of Time Management for Doctors
Time management is one of the challenges that doctors face and fail to manage effectively. If you are not aware of time then the medical work will take priority over everything else in life and become an endless task. It is important to have a balance between work and life.
This relationship will suffer if time is not managed properly. Not having enough time will lead to problems. You will start to feel overwhelmed, frustrated and not self sufficient. As well as, this will lead to having problems sleeping and problems outside of work. Poor time management can lead to problems with family members, friends and spouses. Many people are not aware that feeling overwhelm can affect a person physically and emotionally.
A profession as a doctor is undeniably a very busy field. Many doctors complain of being overworked and not having enough time outside of work to take part in enjoyable activities. When someone from this profession actual attends a social event, friends complain that the doctor is not good company and appear to be exhausted while hanging out with friends.
Many people make the mistake of leaving work late and taking work home. You are not superhuman and need to take time away from work. For example, you should take the time to participate in a hobby and spend time with friends and family. As well as, it is important to take time out for “self” and to just exhale after a long day. Furthermore, practicing time management will improve a person’s lifestyle and career.
This relationship will suffer if time is not managed properly. Not having enough time will lead to problems. You will start to feel overwhelmed, frustrated and not self sufficient. As well as, this will lead to having problems sleeping and problems outside of work. Poor time management can lead to problems with family members, friends and spouses. Many people are not aware that feeling overwhelm can affect a person physically and emotionally.
A profession as a doctor is undeniably a very busy field. Many doctors complain of being overworked and not having enough time outside of work to take part in enjoyable activities. When someone from this profession actual attends a social event, friends complain that the doctor is not good company and appear to be exhausted while hanging out with friends.
Many people make the mistake of leaving work late and taking work home. You are not superhuman and need to take time away from work. For example, you should take the time to participate in a hobby and spend time with friends and family. As well as, it is important to take time out for “self” and to just exhale after a long day. Furthermore, practicing time management will improve a person’s lifestyle and career.
Thursday, June 17, 2010
Advantages of Phone Coaching for Doctors
Many doctors would like to take advantage of coaching but unable to take time away to attend sessions. Coaching programs are aware that doctors are very busy. In addition, many programs offer a variety of ways for the doctor to participate in the program. Doctors have the option of taking advantage of phone coaching. Here are some of the advantages of receiving coaching by phone.
Convenience
A phone call can be made from any location. For example, you can call from work, home or vacation. The main goal is for the doctor and coach to form a relationship. It really doesn’t matter where the phone call is made as long as both parties are talking.
Efficient Use of Energy and Time
A phone call will prevent either party from traveling to have a meeting. As well as, this will prevent from taking time off from work. Many doctors are very busy and it can be hard task to take time off from work. Also, there is a possibility that the doctor could lose money by leaving to go to a coaching session. A simple phone call will save money and time.
Better Focus
A phone call session with a coach will allow the doctor to focus on the message. The doctor will not have any distractions because he will be on the telephone instead of at a face to face meeting.
Many coaching programs want to make the process as smooth and convenient for the doctor. Furthermore, if you want to take improve life and business then it’s time to take action.
Convenience
A phone call can be made from any location. For example, you can call from work, home or vacation. The main goal is for the doctor and coach to form a relationship. It really doesn’t matter where the phone call is made as long as both parties are talking.
Efficient Use of Energy and Time
A phone call will prevent either party from traveling to have a meeting. As well as, this will prevent from taking time off from work. Many doctors are very busy and it can be hard task to take time off from work. Also, there is a possibility that the doctor could lose money by leaving to go to a coaching session. A simple phone call will save money and time.
Better Focus
A phone call session with a coach will allow the doctor to focus on the message. The doctor will not have any distractions because he will be on the telephone instead of at a face to face meeting.
Many coaching programs want to make the process as smooth and convenient for the doctor. Furthermore, if you want to take improve life and business then it’s time to take action.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Why doctor should take advantage of coaching?
Coaching can really help with molding and improving the performance of a doctor. In addition, most doctors possess three qualities which are self-motivated, intelligent and self-sufficient. Doctors don’t really like to talk about their problems when experiencing trouble. Some professionals see talking to a coach or counselor as a sign of weakness. As well as, doctors are very conscious and know what need to be done to fix their problem. It can be hard for some people to take action and may need the help of a coach.
There could be several reasons for a chiropractor to be experiencing some worry in their career or life. For example, the medical career could not be progressing on the right or expected track. Some doctors get to a certain stage in their career and decide to give up the medical field. Also, you could be feeling pressure from love ones.
Coaching will help doctors and chiropractors to gain clarity on their career and life. You can talk to a coach in person, on the phone or the computer. In addition, you can share thoughts and feelings with a coach. As well as, the coach will help with making decisions to help with improving a practice. Sometimes doctors are out of touch with the latest trends. You will be able to learn the different trends for gaining clients and traffic to a website.
There could be several reasons for a chiropractor to be experiencing some worry in their career or life. For example, the medical career could not be progressing on the right or expected track. Some doctors get to a certain stage in their career and decide to give up the medical field. Also, you could be feeling pressure from love ones.
Coaching will help doctors and chiropractors to gain clarity on their career and life. You can talk to a coach in person, on the phone or the computer. In addition, you can share thoughts and feelings with a coach. As well as, the coach will help with making decisions to help with improving a practice. Sometimes doctors are out of touch with the latest trends. You will be able to learn the different trends for gaining clients and traffic to a website.
Tuesday, June 15, 2010
How to Get Traffic from Facebook and Twitter
Social marketing is the new way to gain clients and to drive traffic to a business. Many businesses have a budget set aside for marketing because it takes money to market a business. Social marketing is saving business owners money and providing free traffic to their business. As well as, many businesses are experiencing success with promoting their businesses on sites like Twitter and Facebook. Attracting more clients has lead to business owners gaining financial freedom.
Here are a few tips on how to correctly use social media websites.
Many people take advantage of social media websites and abuse the opportunity. You don’t want to be label as a spammer. As well as, this could lead to being banned from the website. It is not professional to post links of your business on other people’s Facebook pages. You should ask for permission before doing any self promoting.
Social media websites should be used for building relationships. You want to give people that frequent the sites a chance to get to know your personality. After the interaction, people will have a chance to determine if you are someone that can be trusted. As well as you should drive traffic to the business blog instead of a landing page.
These are a few tips that will help to drive traffic to a business using social media sites. In addition, you should make posts on the sites that don’t always pertain to your business. Furthermore, business owners should take advantage of training and consulting packages on social media networking.
Here are a few tips on how to correctly use social media websites.
Many people take advantage of social media websites and abuse the opportunity. You don’t want to be label as a spammer. As well as, this could lead to being banned from the website. It is not professional to post links of your business on other people’s Facebook pages. You should ask for permission before doing any self promoting.
Social media websites should be used for building relationships. You want to give people that frequent the sites a chance to get to know your personality. After the interaction, people will have a chance to determine if you are someone that can be trusted. As well as you should drive traffic to the business blog instead of a landing page.
These are a few tips that will help to drive traffic to a business using social media sites. In addition, you should make posts on the sites that don’t always pertain to your business. Furthermore, business owners should take advantage of training and consulting packages on social media networking.
Monday, June 14, 2010
How to Use Social Media for Your Business
Social media websites are very popular these days and another way for people to communicate. People are no longer picking up the telephone to reveal special news to love ones. Instead, they are using social media websites like Facebook and Twitter to keep people updated about their family and lifestyle. How does social media websites affect businesses? This means that people are being recommended products through online ads, social media websites and search engines. Traditional brick and mortar businesses like chiropractor offices have to start advertising on these sites to attract customers to their business.
Here are some advantages to using social marketing websites.
• The social websites will allow a chiropractor to increase their business contacts and client list.
• You will have the ability to keep in contact with patients, colleagues, family and school friends. Contact can be made at a click of a mouse.
• As well as, social marketing websites provides a convenient way to make contact and saves time. This is good new news for any doctor running a busy practice.
• You are able to put information about your business on these sites and people will be able to find the information at anytime in the day. A business has the ability to advertise 24 hours a day without the extra labor.
If you are a business and not taking advantage of social networking websites then you are missing out on potential clients. In short, social media websites can be used for building a list of potential clients.
Here are some advantages to using social marketing websites.
• The social websites will allow a chiropractor to increase their business contacts and client list.
• You will have the ability to keep in contact with patients, colleagues, family and school friends. Contact can be made at a click of a mouse.
• As well as, social marketing websites provides a convenient way to make contact and saves time. This is good new news for any doctor running a busy practice.
• You are able to put information about your business on these sites and people will be able to find the information at anytime in the day. A business has the ability to advertise 24 hours a day without the extra labor.
If you are a business and not taking advantage of social networking websites then you are missing out on potential clients. In short, social media websites can be used for building a list of potential clients.
Tuesday, June 8, 2010
The Truth About Anti-Aging Products
Appearance is very important to most people. It is impossible to avoid growing old. There is a possibility using an anti-aging product or getting a procedure at some point in a person’s life. Looking our best will play a role in a person’s self esteem and how the person functions on a daily basis. For some people, the ability to see the body age and knowing can be depressing.
The skin care industry is making millions of dollars each day marketing products that promise a youthful complexion. Some skin care products are effective and others are not so effective. In addition, there is no such thing as a miracle product. You can’t expect to apply a product to the skin and appear to look 10 years younger instantly. There are a number of natural products available that doesn’t contain a lot of toxic ingredients. Natural nourishment is a better option compared to products made of toxic chemicals. Natural products allow for natural balance to repair and re-grow healthier skin.
Honey is often included in beauty regime because of the nutritional value. Also, it can make the skin appear healthy and vibrant. You will want to look for natural skincare products that carry the ingredient active manuka honey. Usually, products that contain manuka honey will contain hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide contains antioxidants and good for cleaning the skin.
There are many factors that help people to appear youthful. For example, you want to eat healthy and continue an active lifestyle. Furthermore, anti-aging products can be that extra boost that a person needs to feel confident.
The skin care industry is making millions of dollars each day marketing products that promise a youthful complexion. Some skin care products are effective and others are not so effective. In addition, there is no such thing as a miracle product. You can’t expect to apply a product to the skin and appear to look 10 years younger instantly. There are a number of natural products available that doesn’t contain a lot of toxic ingredients. Natural nourishment is a better option compared to products made of toxic chemicals. Natural products allow for natural balance to repair and re-grow healthier skin.
Honey is often included in beauty regime because of the nutritional value. Also, it can make the skin appear healthy and vibrant. You will want to look for natural skincare products that carry the ingredient active manuka honey. Usually, products that contain manuka honey will contain hydrogen peroxide. Hydrogen peroxide contains antioxidants and good for cleaning the skin.
There are many factors that help people to appear youthful. For example, you want to eat healthy and continue an active lifestyle. Furthermore, anti-aging products can be that extra boost that a person needs to feel confident.
Coaching Seminars – How Negative Attitude Affects Success?
There are many differences that divide a successful internet marketer and an unsuccessful marketer. The main difference is a person’s attitude. In fact, a business owner with a great attitude will build a successful business. Generally, there are two responses when the words “coaching seminars” are mention. A person with a positive attitude will want to attend seminars and learn more information. Also, this will give the person a chance to network and exchange ideas. Someone with a negative attitude will quickly make up an excuse not to attend a seminar. Also, this individual will make references to not having time to take from their business to attend a seminar that might not work. If you are trying to accomplish a goal or trying something new then you have to be positive in order to see results.
Most people with a positive attitude have a different outlook on life compared to a negative person. A positive doctor who is looking to make changes in their business will be more successful for many reasons. For example, you will know what to say to a customer to make the customer feel comfortable and want to return for another visit. If you don’t have the skills of having a positive outlook then customers will be unhappy and spread bad reports about the business.
Attending a coaching seminar will help doctors to learn more about social marketing and accomplishing goals. There will be several experts attending the event and a chance to increase business knowledge. In addition, you will have a chance to meet doctors in similar situations and a chance to network. The opportunity is only possible by taking action and gaining a positive outlook on life. Different results will not be accomplished without change. In short, coaching seminars will give you a chance to learn a new skill set and new information.
Most people with a positive attitude have a different outlook on life compared to a negative person. A positive doctor who is looking to make changes in their business will be more successful for many reasons. For example, you will know what to say to a customer to make the customer feel comfortable and want to return for another visit. If you don’t have the skills of having a positive outlook then customers will be unhappy and spread bad reports about the business.
Attending a coaching seminar will help doctors to learn more about social marketing and accomplishing goals. There will be several experts attending the event and a chance to increase business knowledge. In addition, you will have a chance to meet doctors in similar situations and a chance to network. The opportunity is only possible by taking action and gaining a positive outlook on life. Different results will not be accomplished without change. In short, coaching seminars will give you a chance to learn a new skill set and new information.
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Boost Your Medical Business with Social Marketing
Most medical businesses will need some type of advertising budget. It is possible to get free web promotion with social marketing. As a matter of fact, some companies don’t have a large expense account available to launch a domineering advertising campaign. Marketing is one of the largest expenses for a medical practice. Social Marketing has changed the way businesses advertise their business.
One of the ways to advertise your medical practice is through Facebook. This is a great way to attract patients to your medical office. As well as, you will be able to connect with patients on a personal level. Facebook can be used for sharing information about upcoming events and news related to the medical business. In addition, this will allow you to advertise the business for free and instead of money going towards advertising. You will have to build a fan base by posting on a regular basis and providing helpful information for people that are fans of the medical business.
Twitter is another way to attract patients and to build relationships. Patients are able to log on at anytime and find information on the medical practice. As well as, twitter can be used to advertise the medical practice website and any specials going on at the business. The way of social marketing gives the patient a medium for interacting with the doctor. In addition, you can answer any questions that a patient may have about the services provided or about a condition.
The way people receive information is different from ten years ago. Most people heard about a business or a product through the news, media or radio. This has changed with social marketing. In short, you are losing out on business by not taking advantage of social marketing.
One of the ways to advertise your medical practice is through Facebook. This is a great way to attract patients to your medical office. As well as, you will be able to connect with patients on a personal level. Facebook can be used for sharing information about upcoming events and news related to the medical business. In addition, this will allow you to advertise the business for free and instead of money going towards advertising. You will have to build a fan base by posting on a regular basis and providing helpful information for people that are fans of the medical business.
Twitter is another way to attract patients and to build relationships. Patients are able to log on at anytime and find information on the medical practice. As well as, twitter can be used to advertise the medical practice website and any specials going on at the business. The way of social marketing gives the patient a medium for interacting with the doctor. In addition, you can answer any questions that a patient may have about the services provided or about a condition.
The way people receive information is different from ten years ago. Most people heard about a business or a product through the news, media or radio. This has changed with social marketing. In short, you are losing out on business by not taking advantage of social marketing.
Thursday, June 3, 2010
HCG Hormone – Do You Want To Shed Pounds Fast?
The HCG hormone is a weight loss plan that is changing people’s lives. Before the hormone, many people idea of losing weight consist of exercising every day and eating a low calorie diet. Eating healthy combine with cardio will eventually help a person to lose the extra weight. Many people are busy dealing with their daily stressful life of family and work. It can be hard to keep up a daily workout schedule and take out the time to make a healthy meal each night. This will lead to not seeing results or losing any weight. The HCG hormone makes it possible to lose weight without interrupting a person’s daily routine. The diet plan will allow people who want to lose weight to finally reach their goals.
HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin which is a hormone that was discovered by Dr. ATW Simeons. Dr. Simeon spent years working with pregnant women. In addition, the hormone breaks down the food into nutrients to sustain the woman’s body and the baby’s health. Most pregnant women are able to a lot of food without gaining a lot of weight because of HCG. Dr. Simeon was able to conclude that the HCG hormone can prevent people from losing weight and develop a plan that use the hormone for weight reduction.
Most people gain weight because their metabolism is unable to burn all of the fat that the body takes in on a daily basis. This will cause the body to store fat. Following a HCG diet plan will work to break food down into nutrients or the wastes will be flush out of the body. In short, the HCG hormone is unable to work alone and must be combined with a special diet plan that consists of low calorie/protein/fiber diet.
HCG stands for Human Chorionic Gonadotropin which is a hormone that was discovered by Dr. ATW Simeons. Dr. Simeon spent years working with pregnant women. In addition, the hormone breaks down the food into nutrients to sustain the woman’s body and the baby’s health. Most pregnant women are able to a lot of food without gaining a lot of weight because of HCG. Dr. Simeon was able to conclude that the HCG hormone can prevent people from losing weight and develop a plan that use the hormone for weight reduction.
Most people gain weight because their metabolism is unable to burn all of the fat that the body takes in on a daily basis. This will cause the body to store fat. Following a HCG diet plan will work to break food down into nutrients or the wastes will be flush out of the body. In short, the HCG hormone is unable to work alone and must be combined with a special diet plan that consists of low calorie/protein/fiber diet.
Wednesday, June 2, 2010
Self Healing – The Power of the Body
Many people don’t know what to expect when walking into a chiropractic office for the first time. You should walk into the office with a positive attitude and not doubting the effectiveness of the treatment. The chiropractor will have a consultation with the patient and tell the patient how he will be able to help with the ailing condition. Many people come into the chiropractic office looking for an immediate cure. Chiropractic care is not a cure.
This treatment is not a cure for pain or diseases. The chiropractor will perform an adjustment to align the spine and to remove any nerve interferences. After an adjustment, the right nerve messages will be able to travel down from the brain to the spine and reach other organs. Now, the body has the power to self heal. The doctor will provide the patient with a care schedule to follow for at home treatment.
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
Discovering the wonderful art of alternative medicine
We live in very exciting times - as technology continues to grow , we have seen some absolutely amazing advances and, although "standard" western medicine certainly does have a place in our lives - it seems as though alternative medicine has also seen a marked increase.
For many of us, taking meds for just about every pain or illness we have may no longer be the right answer and, because of this, we are on a quest to discover alternative methods to treat our bodies - which do not include medication or invasive procedures.
This is where chiropractic services come in. Chiroprators have often been found to be THE solution to many of your chronic (and not so chronic) problems and pains. Through a series of gentle manipulations, chiropractors can help your body heal itself - by targeting the root of the problem and NOT only the symptoms.
This is where chiropractic services come in. Chiroprators have often been found to be THE solution to many of your chronic (and not so chronic) problems and pains. Through a series of gentle manipulations, chiropractors can help your body heal itself - by targeting the root of the problem and NOT only the symptoms.
I am a huge believer in the restorative powers of chiropractic procedures and encourage you to seek out your own chiro. You will be amazed at how better you feel.
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We are big fans of shows like The Apprentice because of their dedicated focus to "all things business". We are truly proud to be endorsed by these two contestants from Season 1 and encourage you to contact us for more information on how you can get your business to work for you.Friday, May 28, 2010
The Art of Healing
In this day and age, it is a challenge to find some "quiet" time just for ourselves. We spend so much time working on our careers that doing the "fun" stuff makes us feel guilty. The question is "when did it become okay to overwork, overstress and overachieve all the time?". It seems as though nobody really has an answer for this one.
Look at your own life - are you spending enough time doing the things you truly love doing? Do you spend enough quality time with your family? do you end up feeling guilty all the time because you find yourself caught between advancing your career and attending your child's play?
Unfortunately, you are not alone. It is a challenge to take the time to sit still, calm our minds and our breathing and to gently take the time needed to start healing ourselves - from the inside out. The good news is that it can be done - truly.
Look at your own life - are you spending enough time doing the things you truly love doing? Do you spend enough quality time with your family? do you end up feeling guilty all the time because you find yourself caught between advancing your career and attending your child's play?
Unfortunately, you are not alone. It is a challenge to take the time to sit still, calm our minds and our breathing and to gently take the time needed to start healing ourselves - from the inside out. The good news is that it can be done - truly.
By taking the time to "make the time" to do it. Nothing will heal a broken soul faster than love, laughter and a little bit of freedom. Think about it.
If you need help with the business side of your life - we can help. Contact us:
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Thursday, May 27, 2010
Communication is the healing touch
Chiropractors hold a deep belief in healing through touch - one on one communication and contact in order to get the flow back into the body.
Really, when you think about it, communication truly is the one way we all "talk to each other" - through a variety of means and ways. Whether it is through a smile or through a touch, we are telling someone about our feelings, thoughts and emotions.
When it comes to running your own business and growing it, the exact same type of principles apply - and through communication techniques, such as social media and marketing, you can get your message out to any target audience you choose.
When it comes to running your own business and growing it, the exact same type of principles apply - and through communication techniques, such as social media and marketing, you can get your message out to any target audience you choose.
For more information, please don't hesitate to contact us - we can help you spread the word - one Tweet, Facebook Message or Blog at a time.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
You really don't have to do it by yourself
Many chiropractors are concerned about their time management, feeling as though they have to do it all "by themselves" - meeting with their patients, taking the time to discuss their medical needs, treating them as well as all of the "business" transactions that go with running a practice.
Hiring, training, doing all that dreaded paperwork, managing the staff, making financial decisions, keeping the books straight and oh yes! finding some quality downtime to spend time with family and friends - all of it can be daunting and challenging.
The good news! you don't have to do by yourself - we are here to help you. Thanks to our many, many years of hands on experience in the medical field, we know what you are facing and have an answer that will work for you.
The good news! you don't have to do by yourself - we are here to help you. Thanks to our many, many years of hands on experience in the medical field, we know what you are facing and have an answer that will work for you.
We are endorsed by the best
We have one goal at Catchfire Coaching - to help you get to where you want to be.
YOU are the most important person to us and we strive to listen to what you are saying, but we also hear what you are not saying.
Sometimes, you might have a general idea of what it is that you want to accomplish with your practice - but are at odds as to how to get there - this is where we come in.
Through one on one coaching on sound business principles such as marketing techniques and how to best use them to your advantage, we can help you refine your business plan - to get you to the top of your game.
In fact, we have done just that for many, many chiropractors as well as other professionals - who are now proud to endorse our business.
We invite you to view this short video for more information.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
YOU are the most important person to us and we strive to listen to what you are saying, but we also hear what you are not saying.
Sometimes, you might have a general idea of what it is that you want to accomplish with your practice - but are at odds as to how to get there - this is where we come in.
Through one on one coaching on sound business principles such as marketing techniques and how to best use them to your advantage, we can help you refine your business plan - to get you to the top of your game.
In fact, we have done just that for many, many chiropractors as well as other professionals - who are now proud to endorse our business.
We invite you to view this short video for more information.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
Getting THAT edge
As a busy profesisonal, you are, no doubt, wondering how you can do it all. Between treating your patients (always a number one priority of course) and dealing with the business side - time is in limited supply, especially, if your goal is to expand and grow your business.
What you need is "an edge" something that will truly make you very distinct from everyone else - you need to stand out! We are there to help you achieve each and every goal you have set out for yourself and your business.
Putting all the business tools in your toolbox is the best business decision you can make! and we can make it all happen for you.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
What you need is "an edge" something that will truly make you very distinct from everyone else - you need to stand out! We are there to help you achieve each and every goal you have set out for yourself and your business.
Putting all the business tools in your toolbox is the best business decision you can make! and we can make it all happen for you.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Friday, May 21, 2010
How do you incorporate business with healing?
One of the questions we often hear is "how can I make make business grow, without jeopardizing the "health and healing aspect" of the practice?
This is an excellent question, and one that clearly shows that for many chiropractors, the health and well being of their patients is always a number one priority.
However, in order to keep healing, the "business side" must also keep growing -you cannot really have one without the other.
Of course, there are some things that can be done to help give structure to your business, but is it really enought?
Thanks to our coaching techniques, we can help you make all the pieces fit in - so that you never feel as though you are taking anything away from your patients - all the while, getting your business plan in place through marketing measures that will simply make your business explode.
Don't hesitate to contact us - we can help.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
This is an excellent question, and one that clearly shows that for many chiropractors, the health and well being of their patients is always a number one priority.
However, in order to keep healing, the "business side" must also keep growing -you cannot really have one without the other.
Of course, there are some things that can be done to help give structure to your business, but is it really enought?
Thanks to our coaching techniques, we can help you make all the pieces fit in - so that you never feel as though you are taking anything away from your patients - all the while, getting your business plan in place through marketing measures that will simply make your business explode.
Don't hesitate to contact us - we can help.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Thursday, May 20, 2010
WE are everywhere - thanks to technology
For many chiropractors, looking to someone who is situated locally, for help with both social media and marketing techniques is probably a natural inclination.
The good news is that you can certainly broaden your horizons and hire - just about anyone, located anywhere in the US, thanks to technology. In fact, it may just be an excellent idea to hire "the best" instead of "the one that is closest".
Fortunately, through social media tools, we can be there for you - every step of the way. Giving you all the assistance and support you need when it comes to getting that marketing edge. In fact, we will even give you one on one training on every social media tool out there - making it that much easier to stay in close contact with your entire network of professionals, suppliers, patients and various other contacts.
It really is that simple, so why not visit us at: CATCHFIRE COACHING
It really is that simple, so why not visit us at: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
Don't just take our word for it!
At Catchfirecoaching, our goal is to assist each and every practitioner in growing their business.
We do this through a variety of ways, including one on one coaching, as well as by presenting seminars and events that offer the most comprehensive, user friendly and "hands on" learning experiences available anywhere!
In fact, we recently hosted a 2 day event on the importance of social media and marketing techniques and we are pleased to say that it was a complete success - thanks to you!!!
But don't take our word for it, one of our attendees, Dr. Howard Hornsby speaks out.
Contact us for more information on how we can help you -
CATCHFIRE COACHING
We do this through a variety of ways, including one on one coaching, as well as by presenting seminars and events that offer the most comprehensive, user friendly and "hands on" learning experiences available anywhere!
In fact, we recently hosted a 2 day event on the importance of social media and marketing techniques and we are pleased to say that it was a complete success - thanks to you!!!
But don't take our word for it, one of our attendees, Dr. Howard Hornsby speaks out.
Contact us for more information on how we can help you -
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Tuesday, May 18, 2010
We can help you explode your business!
What is coaching? and more specifically - what is social media and marketing techniques coaching?
Basically, coaching is about mentoring and passing along acquired knowledge on a certain industry, product or service.
Of course, any business person knows that, in order to grow your business, you must focus on a few very key components and one of them is "marketing". However, for many, this important business tool is often misunderstood and incorrectly used - turning a wonderful business opportunity into a waste of money.
Combining marketing techniques with social media is certainly the way to go for the 21st century. nothing has proven to be more efficient and, if you are goal oriented, you will be happy to hear that these methods produce results.
We can help you pull it all together - to create a marketing plan that will simply explode your business.
Contact us - we can tell you how.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Basically, coaching is about mentoring and passing along acquired knowledge on a certain industry, product or service.
Of course, any business person knows that, in order to grow your business, you must focus on a few very key components and one of them is "marketing". However, for many, this important business tool is often misunderstood and incorrectly used - turning a wonderful business opportunity into a waste of money.
Combining marketing techniques with social media is certainly the way to go for the 21st century. nothing has proven to be more efficient and, if you are goal oriented, you will be happy to hear that these methods produce results.
We can help you pull it all together - to create a marketing plan that will simply explode your business.
Contact us - we can tell you how.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Monday, May 17, 2010
KNOWING the business from the inside out
Finding the right person to help you grow your business, through social media and marketing techniques can be tricky - especially since there are quite a few of us out there! practicing this very type of business.
So, how can you make sure to choose the right representative? the one that can best help you get to where you need to be?
The answer is simple - by making sure that you work with someone who "has been there" and "done that".
As a chiropractor, you are definitely in a highly specialized field, which requires its own brand of marketing and its own social media needs. Nobody, absolutely nobody can better understand this than a fellow chiropractor who has had his own practice and has extensive experience managing his own team of medical and non medical staff.
The answer is simple - by making sure that you work with someone who "has been there" and "done that".
As a chiropractor, you are definitely in a highly specialized field, which requires its own brand of marketing and its own social media needs. Nobody, absolutely nobody can better understand this than a fellow chiropractor who has had his own practice and has extensive experience managing his own team of medical and non medical staff.
Sure, you could hire the services of some young professional, straight out of business school - but really - is that in your best interest?
If you would like to discuss our services more in detail, please contact us at CATCHFIRE COACHING
We understand YOUR business.
If you would like to discuss our services more in detail, please contact us at CATCHFIRE COACHING
We understand YOUR business.
Friday, May 14, 2010
Giving BACK and Helping You Through Our Newest EVENT
We are happy to work together with you to make your business grow and reach the heights you have always envisioned!
In fact, we are hosting, on May 15 and 16, 2010 an event that you cannot miss!
SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING & INTERNET MARKETING TECHNIQUES in Irving/Dallas, Texas.
In fact, we are hosting, on May 15 and 16, 2010 an event that you cannot miss!
SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING & INTERNET MARKETING TECHNIQUES in Irving/Dallas, Texas.
In fact, as our way of giving back to you - we have opened our doors to all chiropractic students - and are inviting each and every one of them to join us, FREE OF CHARGE, for the all day event of May 16, 2010.
Our goal is to help you - in anyway that we can. Together we can make it happen!
Contact us for more information at For more information, please visit: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Thursday, May 13, 2010
Contact us for your FREE reports on how To Grow and Explode your Business
We are happy to invite you to contact us at 817-939-8435. We have prepared a report, that we will send you, free of charge, entitled: How to Grow and Explode your Business. This document has been created for professionals in the chiropractic field, who wish to expand their marketing, through social media and other Internet marketing techniques.
Once you have read our report, we can guarantee you that you will want to "dive" right in - and we can make that happen for you - quickly and efficiently.
If you want to stand out and make "your" practice the one with the reputation that everyone else would kill for - then you have come to the right place.
For more information, please visit: CATCHFIRE COACHING
For more information, please visit: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
SOCIAL MEDIA EVENT - FREE FOR ALL CHIROPRACTIC STUDENTS
We are thrilled to invite you to our newest Event - entitled:
SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING & INTERNET MARKETING TECHNIQUES
Date: May 15&16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Irving/Dallas, Texas
We are proud to invite ALL chiropractic students, from any chiro college, to join us, FREE of CHARGE, on May 16, 2010!
Take advantage of this free day to discover how you can build and create your own practice through marketing and social media.
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Best Practices to Make your Practice Stand out
As you (hopefully) continue to grow your business, you will see a bigger and bigger need for the implementation of Best Practices.
What is a "best practice" you might ask? Well, according to Wikipedia:
A best practice is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive, or reward that is believed to be more effective at delivering a particular outcome.
We can help you source out and create these new Best Practices, through a series of discussions and analysis!
We exist to make your professional life easier - so why not contact us to find out more.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
What is a "best practice" you might ask? Well, according to Wikipedia:
A best practice is a technique, method, process, activity, incentive, or reward that is believed to be more effective at delivering a particular outcome.
We can help you source out and create these new Best Practices, through a series of discussions and analysis!
We exist to make your professional life easier - so why not contact us to find out more.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Monday, May 10, 2010
GOOGLE can Offer you MAIN REAL ESTATE
As a chiropractic practicioneer, you want to get the word out about your services and products and the best to do so is through Social Media and, more specifically the GOOGLE search engine.
It is truly amazing to note just how many people automatically go to "Google" as their first and ONLY seach tool - so, it makes sense that you will your practice to be the first to appear under the SEO organic search.
We can help you get there -and stay at the top. Google is one of the most effective and affordable ways to grow your business, in a totally professional manner. In fact, getting known, through Google, will almost always ensure substantial numbers of patients, that will all, in turn, spread the word.
Contact us to get more info - we will be happy to get you to number 1.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
It is truly amazing to note just how many people automatically go to "Google" as their first and ONLY seach tool - so, it makes sense that you will your practice to be the first to appear under the SEO organic search.
We can help you get there -and stay at the top. Google is one of the most effective and affordable ways to grow your business, in a totally professional manner. In fact, getting known, through Google, will almost always ensure substantial numbers of patients, that will all, in turn, spread the word.
Contact us to get more info - we will be happy to get you to number 1.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Friday, May 7, 2010
MAY Event - Don't Miss It!
We are, once again, thrilled to be offering an event that has been specifically designed to help you grow your business - SOCIAL MEDIA TRAINING & INTERNET MARKETING TECHNIQUES has been created with your needs and requirements in mind - we WILL give you all the necessary information you are searching for and we will gladly answer any of your questions!
So, make a note - don't miss it.
Date: May 15-16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Irving/Dallas, Tx.
Click here for more information - we would love to see you there!
CATCHFIRE COACHING
So, make a note - don't miss it.
Date: May 15-16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Irving/Dallas, Tx.
Click here for more information - we would love to see you there!
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Thursday, May 6, 2010
It is ALL about return on your invesment
Social media marketing training and coaching - sounds expensive doesn't it? The reality, however, is quite different.
In fact, we can tell you that you cannot afford NOT to consider this type of service if you hope to increase your business, all the while keeping your patients happy and healthy.
Let's face it - your first priority is to heal. This is why you went to school and this is what you have dedicated your life to. If you happen to be a great "entrepreneur" as well - then, that is a bonus! However, in most cases, doctors, such as yourself, need help when it comes to discovering what kind of tools are out there to make your practice "all that it can be".
As for the cost - you might be extremely pleasantly surprised. So, contact us to get more information, we will be happy to discuss our services, as well as our low prices.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
In fact, we can tell you that you cannot afford NOT to consider this type of service if you hope to increase your business, all the while keeping your patients happy and healthy.
Let's face it - your first priority is to heal. This is why you went to school and this is what you have dedicated your life to. If you happen to be a great "entrepreneur" as well - then, that is a bonus! However, in most cases, doctors, such as yourself, need help when it comes to discovering what kind of tools are out there to make your practice "all that it can be".
As for the cost - you might be extremely pleasantly surprised. So, contact us to get more information, we will be happy to discuss our services, as well as our low prices.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Wednesday, May 5, 2010
You are Cordially Invited to My Social Media Training & Internet Marketing Techniques Seminar
I am thrilled to announce that we are, once again, offering our popular Social Media Training & Internet Marketing Techniques seminar!
You will learn all the information, tips and "insider" information that you will need to make sure your practice continues to grow.
This seminar is geared towards the importance of social media and internet marketing for professionals! We will also be answering all your questions - so don't hesitate to make a list of any you may have.
Date: Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Irving/Dallas, Texas
Please visit CATCHFIRE COACHING
for more information.
You will learn all the information, tips and "insider" information that you will need to make sure your practice continues to grow.
This seminar is geared towards the importance of social media and internet marketing for professionals! We will also be answering all your questions - so don't hesitate to make a list of any you may have.
Date: Saturday, May 15 and Sunday, May 16, 2010
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Location: Irving/Dallas, Texas
Please visit CATCHFIRE COACHING
for more information.
Tuesday, May 4, 2010
Finding Your OWN Niche
Many doctors have asked me "what is social media marketing?" - and the quick answer is - developing methods of communication, that were not possible or even considered, just a few years ago, in order to reach out to people across the world.
Social media marketing can help you spread the word, can help you make sure that people in the US and elsewhere are aware of who you are and how great your services are.
Amazingly, just a decade ago, most of the social media tools we now currently use, and, in many cases, take for granted did not even exist - our job is to help you utilize these tools to your advantage, but also to make sure that you are always on the wave of new technology -ready and willing to discover new methods of marketing that will help you create the business or practice you have always dreamed of.
Contact us, we will be happy to talk with you in more detail: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Social media marketing can help you spread the word, can help you make sure that people in the US and elsewhere are aware of who you are and how great your services are.
Amazingly, just a decade ago, most of the social media tools we now currently use, and, in many cases, take for granted did not even exist - our job is to help you utilize these tools to your advantage, but also to make sure that you are always on the wave of new technology -ready and willing to discover new methods of marketing that will help you create the business or practice you have always dreamed of.
Contact us, we will be happy to talk with you in more detail: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Monday, May 3, 2010
Creating the Relationships That You Need - Through Social Media
Life is moving quickly - in fact, just a few decades ago, the "blueprint" for becoming a successful chiropractor and enjoying a thriving practice was substantially different than it is today.
The reality is that being the best chiropractor in the world is simply not enough to make sure that your practice grows and continues to grow. In fact, reaching out to new patients or even existing ones is about building relationships - and, in 2010, this means getting current and riding the continuous wave of social media changes that seem to be happening ever so quickly.
Social media marketing can help you develop and buildt your relationships - in short, we can help you "grow with the times".
Whether you are considering phone apps, Facebook. blogging, Twitter or any other type of social connection - we can make it happen.
So, why not contact us and find out how to get "on top" of the ever growing social media wave.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Friday, April 30, 2010
Let us do OUR stuff
Being a chiroporactor has been the dream of our life - and you are finally here! you now own your practice and have a wonderful list of clients. But, you can get so much more! By embracing social media marketing, you can grow your business, offer better services to your patients and increase your practice in so many other ways.
However, YOU are the doctor and your job is to make sure that your patients are healthy and happy - OUR job is to help you get there. We encourage you to contact us to find out how we can help :)
CATCHFIRE COACHING
However, YOU are the doctor and your job is to make sure that your patients are healthy and happy - OUR job is to help you get there. We encourage you to contact us to find out how we can help :)
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Thursday, April 29, 2010
Chiropractor practices and Social Media - a natural fit
Blogging, Twitter, Facebook - how on earth can all of these social media tools be helpful to a chiroporactor and his/her practice?
If you are looking to increase your business, without increasing your advertising budget. If you are looking for ways to network and connect with others in your field - and if you are looking to grow your business and your practice then the answer to your question is YES - a RESOUNDING YES!!!!!
Contact us, we can help CATCHFIRE COACHING
If you are looking to increase your business, without increasing your advertising budget. If you are looking for ways to network and connect with others in your field - and if you are looking to grow your business and your practice then the answer to your question is YES - a RESOUNDING YES!!!!!
Contact us, we can help CATCHFIRE COACHING
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
MYSTERY SHOPPERS in your practice
Are you wondering what your patients "really" think about your practice, your services and your staff? If these are questions that have been troubling you lately - we may have the solution you have been looking for.
Indeed, we can offer you the services of "mystery shoppers". These are average, every day people who will visit your practice, speak with your staff and assess what they see, from a totally objective point of view.
Once they have finished their visit, we set up a "debrief", note their comments and draft up a report of their findings, which, is then given to you for review.
Based on the findings, we can then work together on improving the areas (if any!) that may stand out as potential issues.
It really is that simple. We are there to help you - in anyway that we can.
You can reach us at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
Indeed, we can offer you the services of "mystery shoppers". These are average, every day people who will visit your practice, speak with your staff and assess what they see, from a totally objective point of view.
Once they have finished their visit, we set up a "debrief", note their comments and draft up a report of their findings, which, is then given to you for review.
Based on the findings, we can then work together on improving the areas (if any!) that may stand out as potential issues.
It really is that simple. We are there to help you - in anyway that we can.
You can reach us at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Cold Laser Training For YOU and Your Staff
Offering the best to your patients
Offering your patients the best treatment options - with the most current and up to date tools is a "must" for any chiropractor. Making sure that your patients are happy and healthier when they leave your office is a number 1 priority.
Fortunately, technology is making your life just a little bit easier - especially if you are using the Cold Laser process.
Thanks to http://www.siteproweb.com/catch-fire-1">CATCHFIRE COACHING you can easily get your staff trained on this newest technology. Don't hesitate to contact us.
Monday, April 26, 2010
The Art of Healing - You do the Healing - we take care of the rest!
Do you own a Healing Center? Perhaps offering your patients a variety of natural healing options such as chiropractic services, massage therapist and, perhaps, other types of alternative medicines?
While these types of centers are absolutely wonderful for the patient, they can often be quite challenging to manage. We can help you get it done. Through a series of coaching sessions, including seminars, we can help you cover off every aspect of owning your own Healing Center.
We can help you get a better handle on the hiring process and how to train your staff.
Thanks to our extensive knowledge, we can offer you insightful and helpful advice that will take the burden off your shoulders - giving the opportunity to do what you do best _ HEAL_
Please check us out at: CATCHFIRE COACHING
Friday, April 23, 2010
We Help YOU find YOUR Niche -
We are often asked if "all" coaching services are "the same" and the answer is no. At www.catchfireseminar.com we help you focus on finding your own niche - so that YOU can stand out from the rest. This is our philosophy - each chiropractor is different - and each brings something to the table. Our role is to help you discover how to make you and your chiropractic business be all that it can be - by being different and by offering services and products to your clients that are entirely your own.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
IT's FINALLY HERE - FREE WEBINAR EVENT
HEALTHCARE WON'T GO AWAY - BUT YOU MIGHT
Is finally here. Please join us for our FREE Webinar Event which will give help you better understand the role of social media and coaching in today's changing landscape.
DATE: Thursday, April 22, 2010
TIME: 6:00 p.m. (CT)
COST: Free
LOGIN: http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=12395028
Don't miss this important event!
We hope to see you there.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Wednesday, April 21, 2010
HEALTHCARE WON'T GO AWAY - BUT YOU MIGHT
IT'S ALMOST HERE!!
Are you concerned about the effects healthcare might have on your marketing strategies that are currently driving your practice?
You are invited to attend our FREE webinar event entitled: HEALTHCARE WON'T GO AWAY - BUT YOU MIGHT
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. CT
Cost: FREE
Link: http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=12395028
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Tuesday, April 20, 2010
HONESTY IS the best policy!
As a busy chiropractor, managing your practice can be a challenge and making sure that you are compliant in all areas, as dictated by law, can be incredibly time consuming - after all, your FIRST priority always lies with your patient's well being, especially when it comes to making sure that they are made aware of all the various treatment choices they have available to them.
Report of Findings for Chiropractors -Cash Report for increase compliance - patient's choice is a free, online video that can help you get a better basic understanding of the requirements.
If you prefer to spend quality time with your patients and less "drudge" time with the paperwork and the "logistics" of building and managing your own practice, then I can help you get there.
Please don't hesitate to contact me - you can have the practice that you have always wanted.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Report of Findings for Chiropractors -Cash Report for increase compliance - patient's choice is a free, online video that can help you get a better basic understanding of the requirements.
If you prefer to spend quality time with your patients and less "drudge" time with the paperwork and the "logistics" of building and managing your own practice, then I can help you get there.
Please don't hesitate to contact me - you can have the practice that you have always wanted.
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Monday, April 19, 2010
FREE Webinar Event - April 22nd, 2010
I am thrilled to present this FREE webinar event!
Please join us for this informative look at a subject that has certainly been controversial, to say the least.
We will take a look at how marketing AND coaching will take on an even bigger role than ever before - as the competition becomes stiffer and the rules tighter.
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Event
log in: http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=12395028
Cost: Free
Don't miss this important webinar event. We hope to see you there!
WHY HEALTHCARE IS STAYING, BUT YOU MAY NOT!!!!
Please join us for this informative look at a subject that has certainly been controversial, to say the least.
We will take a look at how marketing AND coaching will take on an even bigger role than ever before - as the competition becomes stiffer and the rules tighter.
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Event
log in: http://AttendThisEvent.com/?eventid=12395028
Cost: Free
Don't miss this important webinar event. We hope to see you there!
Friday, April 16, 2010
The Difference Between "DOING IT" and "TALKING ABOUT IT"
It is pretty easy to talk about what is going on in the healthcare field - all the pros and cons and, as a matter of fact, many people are doing just that. From your next door neighbor to those "so call" marketing professionals, everyone has an opinion. The thing is - if you haven't actually worked and experienced the healthcare field firsthand - you will never truly know all the ins and outs of the industry, you will never gain insight into the inner workings. Sure, marketing "experts" might be able to talk a good game and they might even have done alot of reading on the subject - but, in reality, all they will really be able to offer up is alot of flash with absolutely no substance. Your practice is about more than just "appearances". You want to give all of your patients the top quality, professional medical assistance they deserve and it all starts with YOU. If you are serious about your practice and want to benefit from an insider's experience, then you will want to contact me
CATCHFIRE COACHING
CATCHFIRE COACHING
Thursday, April 15, 2010
DEMYSTIFYING Healthcare & You - FREE Seminar
The word "healthcare" has certainly been brandied around quite a lot in the last few months. While you may have heard endless discussions about the pros and cons - the reality is that nobody is truly addressing the most important question which is "where does healthcare fit into my life"?
Fortunately, you can get some of the answers you have been looking for, by simply registering to attend this free of charge Webinar event entitled:
Why Healthcare is Staying & You are Not
Date: Thursday, April 22, 2010
Time: 6:00 p.m. (CT)
Cost: Free
Dr. George will be happy to take your questions - so don't wait, register today!
Friday, April 9, 2010
Do you want the benefits of Social Media Marketing, with none of the Work?
Well, you are in luck! We can either teach you how to take advantage of Social Media Marketing, OR, we can just show you how it all works, and actually take care of the processes for you. Either way, you are going to be amazed at just how much your practice is going to grow, in a very short amount of time!
When you are ready, contact me at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
When you are ready, contact me at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
Thursday, April 8, 2010
5 Tips For Becoming An Early Riser
by Seth Simonds
If you’d like to become an early riser, there are some things you should know before you run off to set your oft-ignored alarm clock. Here are five tips I’ve discovered to be most helpful in making the transition from erratic sleeper to early morning wizard:
1. Choose to get up before you go to sleep
You’re not very good at making decisions when you’ve just woken up. You were in the middle of a dream in which [insert celebrity crush of choice here] is serving you breakfast in bed only to be rudely awakened by the harsh tones of your alarm clock. You’re frustrated, angry, confused, and surprised. This is not the time to be making decisions about whether or not you should stay in bed! And yet, most of us leave the first decision of our day to be made in a blur of partial wakefulness.
No more! If you want to be a consistently early riser, try making your decision to rise at a specific time before you go to sleep the night before. This frees you from making the decision in the morning when you’ve just woken up. Instead of making a decision, you have only to follow through on your decision from the night before. Easier said than done? Of course. But only for the first few times. Eventually your need for raw willpower to get out of bed will diminish and you’ll be the proud parent of a new habit!
Steve Pavlina suggests you practice getting out of bed during the day to get a few of the “practice sessions” out of the way without the early morning fog in your head.
2. Have a plan for your extra time
Let’s say you’ve actually made it out of bed 2 hours before you normally would. Now what? What are you going to do with all this time you’ve discovered in your day? If you don’t have something planned to do with your extra time, you risk falling for the temptation of a “morning nap” that wipes out all the work you put into getting up.
What to do? Before you go to bed, make a quick note of what you’d like to get done during your extra hours the following day. Do you have a book to write, paper to read, or garage to clean? Make a plan for your early hours and you’ll do more than protect yourself from backsliding into bed. You’ll get things done and those results will fuel your desire to build rising early into a habit!
3. Make rising early a social activity
While there’s obvious value in joining a Lifehack Challenge in order to get you started as an early riser, your internet buddies just don’t have enough pull to make your new habit stick in the long term. The same cannot be said for the people you spend time with as part of your early morning routine.
Sure, you could choose to read blogs for two hours every morning. But wouldn’t it be great to join an early breakfast club, running group, or play chess in the park at 5am? The more people you get involved in making your new habit a daily part of your life, the easier it’ll be to succeed.
4. Don’t use an alarm that makes you angry
If we’re all wired differently, why do we all insist on torturing ourselves with the same sort of alarm each morning? I spent years trying to wake up before my alarm went off so I wouldn’t have to hear it. I got pretty good, too. Then I started using a cellphone as my alarm clock and quickly realized that different ring tones irritated me less but worked just as well to wake me up. I now use the ring tone alarm as a back up for my bedside lamp plugged in to a timer.
When the bright light doesn’t work, the cellphone picks up the slack and I wake up on time. The lesson learned? Experiment a bit and see what works best for you. Light, sound, smells, temperature, or even some contraption that dumps water on you might be more pleasant than your old alarm clock. Give something new a try!
5. Get your blood flowing right after waking
If you don’t have a neighbor you can pick fights with at 5am you’ll have to settle with a more mundane exercise. It doesn’t take much to get your blood flowing and chase the sleep from your head. Just pick something you don’t mind doing and go through the motions until your heart rate is up. Jumping rope, push-ups, crunches, or a few minutes of yoga are typically enough to do the trick. (Just don’t do anything your doctor hasn’t approved.)
If you live in a beautiful part of the world like me, you might want to use a bit of your early morning to go for a walk and enjoy the beauty of the world around you. If you have a coffee shop open within walking distance, dragging yourself out of bed for a cup of coffee to savor on your walk home as the world wakes around you is a wonderful experience. Try it!
Wednesday, April 7, 2010
Still wondering how much this is going to cost?
I think the better question is, "How much are you going to gain by using our services?" We all know that one of the more expensive aspects of owning your own business/practice, is the marketing. If no one knows you are available, then no one will show up looking for your services. Right? That is what we are here to help you with.
When you are ready to increase your practice, ten-fold, contact me:
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Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Managing Asthma with Natural Medicine
By Randall Neustaedter
Natural medicine can significantly strengthen immune function, preventing asthma attacks and even curing the underlying cause of symptoms. The most successful approach to asthma, and the easiest for parents to adhere to, is constitutional homeopathy as practiced by an experienced, certified, classical homeopathic practitioner (see www.homeopathicdirectory.com ).
The constitutional medicine is a single substance that corresponds to the overall picture of a child's physical symptoms, medical history, general metabolism, and behavior. A skilled homeopath will discern the correct medicine and prescribe it in a single dose on sugar pellets or in repeated daily doses of a liquid solution. The typical effect of homeopathic care is a gradual reduction in asthmatic and other respiratory symptoms and the improvement of overall health, with less need for conventional drugs.
A homeopath usually schedules a one-hour initial appointment with one or both parents and the child. That interview will include a detailed history of the asthma, respiratory illnesses, and allergies, including factors and conditions that stimulate symptoms, the time of day when coughing occurs, food triggers, types of weather that aggravate respiratory problems, and the nature of the child's coughs. Such apparently inconsequential details as a child's favorite foods, sleep position, fears, expressions of anger, nervous habits, reaction to change in temperature, and a whole range of idiosyncracies, are also considered in the initial interview. The homeopath decides which of these details best characterize the individual child and chooses the medicine based on this encompassing view. At the end of the interview, the homeopath will prescribe the proper medicine and any other appropriate interventions.
Conventional asthma medication should continue during the beginning of treatment; symptoms should be clearly stabilized before the ongoing drug regimen is gradually reduced. Homeopathy has several prescribing techniques to ensure that conventional drugs do not antidote or interfere with homeopathic medicines.
During a follow-up visit in two to four weeks, and usually monthly for several visits after that, the homeopath reviews symptom recurrence and improvement to determine whether the treatment has been effective. A medicine may need to be repeated or changed over the course of several months based on this evaluation of progress. The goal is a consistent lessening and even complete absence of symptoms. Cure is defined as a year or more without any symptom recurrence.
Oriental medicine and Chinese herbs have the ability to directly strengthen immune function. The disadvantage of herbs is their bad taste, and the most effective strategy for children is to mix liquid extracts of herbs with juice to improve their taste. A licensed acupuncturist experienced in the treatment of children can assess an individual child's needs and prescribe an herbal formula to relieve congestion and build immune function. The correct formula will adjust the child's energetic imbalances and strengthen weaker areas of energy that have led to decreased resistance and heightened susceptibility to allergens. The result is reduced symptoms and increased resistance to infections. An oriental medicine practitioner may also suggest a course of acupuncture, depending on the child's age and willingness to have treatment with needles. (For a list of practitioners, see www.aaom.org [nationwide] and www.csomaonline.org [California].)
Classical homeopathy, with its 200-year history of treating asthma, and oriental medicine, with a 3,000-year history, are the most consistently effective forms of natural medical treatment for childhood asthma. Both have also been proven effective for asthma treatment in double-blind clinical studies
Homeopathic Treatment at Home
Of all the natural home treatments available, homeopathic medicines offer the quickest relief and are easiest for children to use, because they taste like sugar. Homeopathic medicines have no side effects, dangers, or dosage complications, nor will they interfere or interact with conventional asthma medications. Parents can feel totally confident in the safety of homeopathic medicines. Overdosing is impossible; a child could swallow an entire bottle of any homeopathic medicine and never suffer an adverse reaction.
The effectiveness of homeopathy, of course, depends upon selecting the correct medicine for the symptoms. The process of choosing the right medicine for an asthma attack is simple enough, involving finding the closest match between the child's symptoms of coughing and wheezing and the description of symptoms for each medicine. A homeopathic practitioner can suggest a list of acute medicines that will be most appropriate for a particular child's symptoms. Otherwise, parents can read through the list of symptoms associated with each of the medicines described here and keep on hand those that sound most like their child's symptoms.
The general rule for prescribing any acute homeopathic medicine is to repeat the dose until symptoms improve, then stop and observe. If symptoms return, begin the medicine again. For asthma and cough, if no improvement is noted within 24 hours, re-evaluate the medicine and change to an alternate prescription. If symptoms change markedly after the prescription of the first medicine, then also re-evaluate and consider a second medicine. If a respiratory infection changes form, for example from a runny nose to a deep chest cough, it is often necessary to switch medicines. Since asthma symptoms tend to recur in the same form in an individual child, parents soon become adept at choosing medicines that work best for their child.
The following list separates medicines for dry and loose coughs. This is a relatively arbitrary distinction, since children may have both dry and loose cough at different times of the day. (Coughs tend to sound more congested during the night and morning when the child is lying down and mucus collects in the throat.) A tight, high-pitched, ringing cough can be clearly distinguished from a deep, rumbling, fluid-filled cough. Each of these medicines also addresses wheezing and chest tightness.
All homeopathic medicines should be given in the 30c strength. The amount of medicine administered is not critical; any amount will work equally well. A typical dose is two pellets every two to three hours, more often if wheezing is severe. However, when wheezing worsens, parents will be using conventional medications, which should also relieve symptoms quickly, making more frequent repetition of homeopathics unnecessary.
Dry Cough
1. Lobelia is the first medicine to think of when wheezing is accompanied by short, dry coughs. Shortness of breath is brought on by exposure to cold air and any exertion. The chest is tight and constricted.
2. Cuprum metallicum is characterized by spasms, spasmodic coughing, and spasmodic vomiting. These children feel a painful constriction of the chest. Their cough is better from drinking cold water and worse in hot weather.
3. Kali carbonicum . Children must sit up and lean forward in order to breathe more easily. Typically, they wake at 2 or 3 a.m. with a dry cough and wheezing. They must have open air when an attack occurs, but the cough is often brought on by cold weather.
4. Sambucus. Sudden spells of asthma that resemble croup in their intensity. The child awakes nearly suffocated, gasping for air until the attack passes. These sudden, dramatic attacks usually occur at night, with a hollow dry cough, which is worse lying down and worse in cold air.
Loose Cough
1. Ipecacuanha corresponds to more childhood asthma symptoms than any other medicine, including racking, rattling coughs, with rumbling in the chest, wheezing, and coughing with every breath, accompanied by nausea, gagging, or vomiting. Attacks occur in warm or damp weather, and symptoms improve in the open air. Mucus collects in the throat or chest, causing a loose gagging cough. Loud bubbling noises from congestion can be heard in the chest.
2. Antimonium tartaricum . There is a great deal of mucus in the chest, and very little is expectorated. Children seem weak and wheezy and appear sicker than those who need Ipecac, though the Ipecac children may have more rumbling chest sounds. Children must sit up to breathe. The chest rattles and the cough is loose, worse in the evening and at night.
Acupressure
Massaging specific points on a child's body during asthmatic episodes helps to relieve cough, induce relaxation, and decrease wheezing. The techniques fall into two categories: pressing on acupuncture points and massage of acupuncture channels. Both are simple, straightforward, and require no training.
There are six important pressure points for the relief of asthma symptoms (see list below). With your child lying down, apply finger pressure to the points on both sides of the body, simultaneously if possible. Hold for about two minutes, or hold for ten seconds, release for ten seconds, and repeat ten times. The points may be tender. Apply pressure without causing undue pain.
1. Lung 1 opens blocked energy in the lungs; located on either side of the chest in the soft space just under the lateral head of the clavicle (collarbone).
2. CV 17 clears the lungs and disperses congestion; located in the center of the chest at the level of the nipples.
3. Pericardium 6 opens the chest; located in the center of the palmar surface of the forearm, two child-sized finger breadths above the crease of the wrist.
4. Ding chuan is a specific point to relieve asthma; located on the back, just below and lateral to the most prominent vertebra at the base of the neck (at T7).
5. Liver 3 is a calming point that brings energy down out of the chest; located on the top of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the first and second toes.
5. Stomach 40 relieves congestion; located just lateral to the shinbone at a level half the distance between the prominent bones at the knee and ankle.
Tui na pediatric massage is soothing and effective for symptom relief in infants and children up to 12 years old. It involves repetitive massage, 100 strokes at a time, repeated two to three times daily. For massage of the limbs, do one side and then the other. Young children respond especially well to tui na.
1. Ring finger. Rub the palmar surface of the ring finger in a straight line in one direction only, from the second knuckle to the fingertip.
2. Chest. With thumbs together at the midpoint of the chest between the nipples (CV 17), and hands wrapped around the chest, push the thumbs out towards the nipples.
3. Back. With thumbs on the medial border of the scapulae, and hands wrapped around the back, push apart the curves of the scapulae with thumbs moving in one direction, from above to below.
4. Forearm. Use only if the child does not have a fever. Rub along the lateral edge (thumb side) of the long bone of the forearm (radius) in one direction only, from wrist to the elbow
Natural medicine can significantly strengthen immune function, preventing asthma attacks and even curing the underlying cause of symptoms. The most successful approach to asthma, and the easiest for parents to adhere to, is constitutional homeopathy as practiced by an experienced, certified, classical homeopathic practitioner (see www.homeopathicdirectory.com ).
The constitutional medicine is a single substance that corresponds to the overall picture of a child's physical symptoms, medical history, general metabolism, and behavior. A skilled homeopath will discern the correct medicine and prescribe it in a single dose on sugar pellets or in repeated daily doses of a liquid solution. The typical effect of homeopathic care is a gradual reduction in asthmatic and other respiratory symptoms and the improvement of overall health, with less need for conventional drugs.
A homeopath usually schedules a one-hour initial appointment with one or both parents and the child. That interview will include a detailed history of the asthma, respiratory illnesses, and allergies, including factors and conditions that stimulate symptoms, the time of day when coughing occurs, food triggers, types of weather that aggravate respiratory problems, and the nature of the child's coughs. Such apparently inconsequential details as a child's favorite foods, sleep position, fears, expressions of anger, nervous habits, reaction to change in temperature, and a whole range of idiosyncracies, are also considered in the initial interview. The homeopath decides which of these details best characterize the individual child and chooses the medicine based on this encompassing view. At the end of the interview, the homeopath will prescribe the proper medicine and any other appropriate interventions.
Conventional asthma medication should continue during the beginning of treatment; symptoms should be clearly stabilized before the ongoing drug regimen is gradually reduced. Homeopathy has several prescribing techniques to ensure that conventional drugs do not antidote or interfere with homeopathic medicines.
During a follow-up visit in two to four weeks, and usually monthly for several visits after that, the homeopath reviews symptom recurrence and improvement to determine whether the treatment has been effective. A medicine may need to be repeated or changed over the course of several months based on this evaluation of progress. The goal is a consistent lessening and even complete absence of symptoms. Cure is defined as a year or more without any symptom recurrence.
Oriental medicine and Chinese herbs have the ability to directly strengthen immune function. The disadvantage of herbs is their bad taste, and the most effective strategy for children is to mix liquid extracts of herbs with juice to improve their taste. A licensed acupuncturist experienced in the treatment of children can assess an individual child's needs and prescribe an herbal formula to relieve congestion and build immune function. The correct formula will adjust the child's energetic imbalances and strengthen weaker areas of energy that have led to decreased resistance and heightened susceptibility to allergens. The result is reduced symptoms and increased resistance to infections. An oriental medicine practitioner may also suggest a course of acupuncture, depending on the child's age and willingness to have treatment with needles. (For a list of practitioners, see www.aaom.org [nationwide] and www.csomaonline.org [California].)
Classical homeopathy, with its 200-year history of treating asthma, and oriental medicine, with a 3,000-year history, are the most consistently effective forms of natural medical treatment for childhood asthma. Both have also been proven effective for asthma treatment in double-blind clinical studies
Homeopathic Treatment at Home
Of all the natural home treatments available, homeopathic medicines offer the quickest relief and are easiest for children to use, because they taste like sugar. Homeopathic medicines have no side effects, dangers, or dosage complications, nor will they interfere or interact with conventional asthma medications. Parents can feel totally confident in the safety of homeopathic medicines. Overdosing is impossible; a child could swallow an entire bottle of any homeopathic medicine and never suffer an adverse reaction.
The effectiveness of homeopathy, of course, depends upon selecting the correct medicine for the symptoms. The process of choosing the right medicine for an asthma attack is simple enough, involving finding the closest match between the child's symptoms of coughing and wheezing and the description of symptoms for each medicine. A homeopathic practitioner can suggest a list of acute medicines that will be most appropriate for a particular child's symptoms. Otherwise, parents can read through the list of symptoms associated with each of the medicines described here and keep on hand those that sound most like their child's symptoms.
The general rule for prescribing any acute homeopathic medicine is to repeat the dose until symptoms improve, then stop and observe. If symptoms return, begin the medicine again. For asthma and cough, if no improvement is noted within 24 hours, re-evaluate the medicine and change to an alternate prescription. If symptoms change markedly after the prescription of the first medicine, then also re-evaluate and consider a second medicine. If a respiratory infection changes form, for example from a runny nose to a deep chest cough, it is often necessary to switch medicines. Since asthma symptoms tend to recur in the same form in an individual child, parents soon become adept at choosing medicines that work best for their child.
The following list separates medicines for dry and loose coughs. This is a relatively arbitrary distinction, since children may have both dry and loose cough at different times of the day. (Coughs tend to sound more congested during the night and morning when the child is lying down and mucus collects in the throat.) A tight, high-pitched, ringing cough can be clearly distinguished from a deep, rumbling, fluid-filled cough. Each of these medicines also addresses wheezing and chest tightness.
All homeopathic medicines should be given in the 30c strength. The amount of medicine administered is not critical; any amount will work equally well. A typical dose is two pellets every two to three hours, more often if wheezing is severe. However, when wheezing worsens, parents will be using conventional medications, which should also relieve symptoms quickly, making more frequent repetition of homeopathics unnecessary.
Dry Cough
1. Lobelia is the first medicine to think of when wheezing is accompanied by short, dry coughs. Shortness of breath is brought on by exposure to cold air and any exertion. The chest is tight and constricted.
2. Cuprum metallicum is characterized by spasms, spasmodic coughing, and spasmodic vomiting. These children feel a painful constriction of the chest. Their cough is better from drinking cold water and worse in hot weather.
3. Kali carbonicum . Children must sit up and lean forward in order to breathe more easily. Typically, they wake at 2 or 3 a.m. with a dry cough and wheezing. They must have open air when an attack occurs, but the cough is often brought on by cold weather.
4. Sambucus. Sudden spells of asthma that resemble croup in their intensity. The child awakes nearly suffocated, gasping for air until the attack passes. These sudden, dramatic attacks usually occur at night, with a hollow dry cough, which is worse lying down and worse in cold air.
Loose Cough
1. Ipecacuanha corresponds to more childhood asthma symptoms than any other medicine, including racking, rattling coughs, with rumbling in the chest, wheezing, and coughing with every breath, accompanied by nausea, gagging, or vomiting. Attacks occur in warm or damp weather, and symptoms improve in the open air. Mucus collects in the throat or chest, causing a loose gagging cough. Loud bubbling noises from congestion can be heard in the chest.
2. Antimonium tartaricum . There is a great deal of mucus in the chest, and very little is expectorated. Children seem weak and wheezy and appear sicker than those who need Ipecac, though the Ipecac children may have more rumbling chest sounds. Children must sit up to breathe. The chest rattles and the cough is loose, worse in the evening and at night.
Acupressure
Massaging specific points on a child's body during asthmatic episodes helps to relieve cough, induce relaxation, and decrease wheezing. The techniques fall into two categories: pressing on acupuncture points and massage of acupuncture channels. Both are simple, straightforward, and require no training.
There are six important pressure points for the relief of asthma symptoms (see list below). With your child lying down, apply finger pressure to the points on both sides of the body, simultaneously if possible. Hold for about two minutes, or hold for ten seconds, release for ten seconds, and repeat ten times. The points may be tender. Apply pressure without causing undue pain.
1. Lung 1 opens blocked energy in the lungs; located on either side of the chest in the soft space just under the lateral head of the clavicle (collarbone).
2. CV 17 clears the lungs and disperses congestion; located in the center of the chest at the level of the nipples.
3. Pericardium 6 opens the chest; located in the center of the palmar surface of the forearm, two child-sized finger breadths above the crease of the wrist.
4. Ding chuan is a specific point to relieve asthma; located on the back, just below and lateral to the most prominent vertebra at the base of the neck (at T7).
5. Liver 3 is a calming point that brings energy down out of the chest; located on the top of the foot, in the depression at the junction of the first and second toes.
5. Stomach 40 relieves congestion; located just lateral to the shinbone at a level half the distance between the prominent bones at the knee and ankle.
Tui na pediatric massage is soothing and effective for symptom relief in infants and children up to 12 years old. It involves repetitive massage, 100 strokes at a time, repeated two to three times daily. For massage of the limbs, do one side and then the other. Young children respond especially well to tui na.
1. Ring finger. Rub the palmar surface of the ring finger in a straight line in one direction only, from the second knuckle to the fingertip.
2. Chest. With thumbs together at the midpoint of the chest between the nipples (CV 17), and hands wrapped around the chest, push the thumbs out towards the nipples.
3. Back. With thumbs on the medial border of the scapulae, and hands wrapped around the back, push apart the curves of the scapulae with thumbs moving in one direction, from above to below.
4. Forearm. Use only if the child does not have a fever. Rub along the lateral edge (thumb side) of the long bone of the forearm (radius) in one direction only, from wrist to the elbow
Monday, April 5, 2010
You've got a new patient, now what?
When you have a new patient, your first step will be to do your consultation, exam and x-rays if needed, and then you will do your "Report of Findings". This will help you to explain to your new patient, exactly what his or her symptoms are pointing to, and exactly what the course of action is that you would like to take in order to relieve them of their pain.
In this video, I will take you through a thorough "Report of Findings", and show you exactly how I would do it. When you are ready for more coaching, remember you can find me at:
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In this video, I will take you through a thorough "Report of Findings", and show you exactly how I would do it. When you are ready for more coaching, remember you can find me at:
CATCH FIRE COACHING.
Friday, April 2, 2010
What is Social Media Marketing?
You've heard about it. You know other doctors who are achieving amazing growth within their practices because of it, but do you really know what Social Media Marketing really is? Well, now is the time to ask all of those questions you've been wondering, and finally get the answers you've been looking for.
I am here to help you! CATCH FIRE COACHING
I am here to help you! CATCH FIRE COACHING
Thursday, April 1, 2010
Worry Accelerates Your Risk of Alzheimer’s
Posted by Dr. Mercola
If you are a constant worrier or don't handle stress in a healthy manner, you may be in a higher bracket of developing Alzheimer's disease later in life. While the origin of the link between stress and Alzheimer's remains unclear, researchers stated that it is likely that chronic high levels of stress hormones may result in damage to the regions of the brain that are responsible for regulating behavior under stress and memory.The study consisted of asking over 1000 people about their tendencies to experience bouts of worry and stress. The participants were evaluated after three to six years to see whether or not they developed Alzheimer's disease.
The study revealed two key findings:
- The participants who were more prone to feelings of stress were more than twice as likely to develop Alzheimer's disease
- The link between stress and Alzheimer's was more predominant in white participants
It was also discovered that each individual is able to deal with psychological stress in varying degrees. Researchers advised that if you know a loved one who seems to be unhappy on a regular basis to urge them to seek out a qualified mental health professional.
One expert noted that this was the first study to examine the possible connection between stress and Alzheimer's disease among the African American population and stated that the findings underscore the importance of including racial and ethic minorities in these types of studies.
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
How much is this going to cost?
Now that you see what you are missing, you have to be asking yourself if this is something you can afford to add to your marketing budget. The real question is, "Is this something you can afford to NOT add to your marketing budget". When you compare the price of using our services, versus, say, advertising in the newspaper, you will see a huge difference in the amount you actually spend, and the amount of business you are generating.
When you are ready to get started on really maximizing your marketing dollar, contact me at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
When you are ready to get started on really maximizing your marketing dollar, contact me at: CATCH FIRE COACHING
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Why Smart Businesses Use Blogs and Social Media to Grow Their Businesses
by Do you run a small business? If so, is blogging part of your marketing strategy? What about other social media tools like Twitter, Facebook and YouTube?
If you’re still a skeptic sitting on the fence, then let me point you to several resources to help catalyze change in both your mindset and business which, in return, should assure you that you’ll be in business well into the future.
The first resource comes from none other than Technorati.
Every year since 2004, Technorati has produced an extensive report titled State of the Blogosphere.
Their most recent report, State of The Blogosphere 2009, has some amazing insights and statistics.
For example, here’s a direct quote from the Introduction to the State of the Blogosphere 2009 report:
In a world that’s constantly changing — shocked by financial catastrophe and political upheaval, yet still moving faster every day — not much is constant. But as the 2009 State of the Blogosphere survey demonstrates, the growth of the blogosphere’s influence on subjects ranging from business to politics to the way information travels through communities continues to flourish. In a year when revolutions and elections were organized by blogs, bloggers are blogging more than ever, and the State of the Blogosphere is strong.
In Day 1 of their report, Technorati continues with the breakdown of blogger demographics.
Here’s a small example:
- Two-thirds are male
- 60% are 18-44
- The majority are more affluent and educated than the general population
- 75% have college degrees
- 40% have graduate degrees
- One in three has an annual household income of $75K+
- One in four has an annual household income of $100K+
- Professional and self-employed bloggers are more affluent: nearly half have an annual household income of $75,000 and one third topped the $100,000 level
But, instead of regurgitating Technorati’s entire report, make sure you spend solid time reading through the report. As a small business owner, you’ll walk away with the information you need to make an intelligent decision if blogging is right for you.
If you still need more help, then consider this …
Due to the decline of newspaper subscriptions, both national and local newspapers are in a world of hurt.
However, through thought leadership and innovative thinking, one newspaper decided to blaze a new path in cyberspace.
Founded by Arianna Huffington, Kenneth Lerer, and Jonah Peretti, The Huffington Post, touted as the Internet newspaper that provides news via blogs and video commentary, was launched on May 9, 2005.
Since that time, their success has been staggering.
According to Nielsen NetRatings, The Huffington Post had 8.9 million unique visitors in February, 2009. According to Google Analytics, The Huffington Post has 22 million unique users each month. Technorati ranks The Huffington Post the most linked-to blog on the Internet.
Also, consider this …
In August 2006, The Huffington Post announced that SoftBank Capital would invest $5 million in the site, which had grown in popularity in only a year, to help expand it. Plans included hiring more staff to update the site 24 hours a day, hiring in-house reporters, and a multimedia team to do video reports.
The site now has invested in Vlogging, or video blogging, with many of the site contributors contributing via video, and capturing clips in the media and posting them on the site.
In November 2008, The Huffington Post completed a $15 million fundraising from investors. The money will finance expansion including more journalism and the provision of local news across the United States.
How did they accomplish such a feat with other newspapers dying on the vine?
Through utilizing the power of a blog and social media networks!
I could continue ad nauseum. There are numerous case studies and a plethora of data substantiating the legitimacy of blogs as an extremely viable and lucrative business strategy.
However, the above links should provide you with plenty of information to get started learning about this powerful medium.
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