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Don’t Be Penny Wise and Pound Foolish.

By Frank Prieto 7 Comments

Acupuncture Websites

I was talking recently with a client who said the offer for the free consultation on her website was more trouble than it was worth. You see, I always recommend you have an offer on your website for a free initial consultation for new patients. I’m not talking about a free treatment – I’m talking about not charging for the additional cost many practitioners charge new patients for the initial visit.

One of the best strategies you can use to get new patients in the door is to make them this offer. But many acupuncturists are afraid they’re going to get a lot of tire-kickers in the door who’ll waste their time. Not true. My stats show that 95% to 98% of “prospective” patients who take the time to drive to your office to meet with you stay for treatment.

As I kept inquiring to find out why the free consultation was causing confusion, I asked the acupuncturist if there is a difference in the cost between the initial visit WITH the free consultation coupon – and the initial visit WITHOUT the free consultation coupon. When I learned there is no difference I had my answer. You see, in marketing this cost difference is called the “risk-free” factor of an offer.

I explained to her the reason the coupon was creating a problem is because the offer is misleading. The website clearly states that the coupon has an $85 value. I advised her to either honor the free consultation offer or remove it completely from the website. It just doesn’t make sense to offer a free initial consultation if the patient is going to pay for the consultation any way.

Don’t be penny wise and pound foolish… Give’m the damn pickle!

Frank Prieto

Frank Prieto is a marketing strategist helping acupuncturists generate highly qualified leads from the internet and converting more of them into new patients.

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Filed Under: Business Insight, The 10 Biggest Mistakes Most Practitioners Make Tagged With: acupuncture business, acupuncture leads, acupuncture practice building, marketing ideas, the free consultaion

Marketing Acupuncture – The Power of Testimonials

By Frank Prieto 4 Comments

Did you know that what people say about you is 10 times more believable than anything you can say about yourself?

It’s true… That’s the power of TESTIMONIALS.

Testimonials carry a lot of weight because you’re not the one tooting your own horn. Instead you have a third party telling the world how great an acupuncturist you are. Testimonials prove to others that your patients get results under your care and gives those looking for an acupuncturist in your area a good reason to book an appointment with you. Marketing acupuncture and testimonials go hand in hand.

You gotta see my acupuncturist!

You gotta see my acupuncturist!

If you already “proactively” ask for testimonials from your patients then you’re on the right track. My advice to you is NEVER to stop this habit. This is a good practice to continue for as long as you are in business. The more testimonials you have the higher your credibility in the market.

Testimonials are one of the most powerful marketing strategies you could use to get quantifiable results. If you don’t have testimonials I encourage you to start getting them right away because they will make a dramatic impact on your success.

This is one of the most effective marketing strategies where the return on investment is unmatched. Why? Because testimonials are free. I can’t think of a less expensive or easier marketing strategy where you gain credibility without paying out a single dime for advertising. Do you see my point?

Of course there’s a right way and a wrong way to get testimonials. If you do it right you’ll start to see how fast they pile up.

But if you go about it the wrong way you can put your patients in an awkward situation. Asking for testimonials at the wrong time is inappropriate, I think.

So what’s the right way to get testimonials? Here’s a scenario…

A patient who’s had 3 treatments comes in for a 4th one and shares with you that they feel so much better. They say they can’t believe how acupuncture has relieved their pain, or anxiety, or whatever. This is the perfect opportunity to ask for the testimonial. How do you ask? You say something like this…

“You know Mary, I’m so glad you’re feeling better. Would you mind if I used your experience as a testimonial on my website? I think others will benefit from reading how acupuncture has helped your condition. To protect your privacy I would only post your first name and the city you live in. If you don’t like to write I can write it myself and send it to you for approval. You can review it and edit it as you see fit. There’s no obligation of course. If you don’t feel comfortable doing it I understand, I just feel it would help others see how acupuncture can make a difference.”

It is very likely Mary will give you a testimonial and so will the other 98% of your patients if you ask at the right time. Besides, you have nothing to lose. The worse that could happen is they say no because they’re shy. But that’s the exception to the rule. Most people want to help and will be happy to give you a testimonial if you ask for it when the timing is right.

Another easy opportunity for getting testimonials will come to you via e-mail. This is even easier than in person. Some times a patient will e-mail you saying how much better they feel. This is a perfect opportunity to hit the reply button and say; “Mary, can I use your e-mail as a testimonial on my website?” It is rare a patient will say no.

Don’t lose the opportunity to ask for testimonials. Just make sure to ask for them when the timing is right and you’ll see how fast you gather them. Asking for them out of the blue is not recommended. I’m not saying it won’t work, but patients are more predisposed to give you a testimonial when they’re sharing how happy they are with the results they’re getting.

If you’re starting at ground zero and want to get warmed up practicing getting testimonials, you can approach your close friends or loved ones that have come to you for acupuncture. Just ask them for the testimonial. The more testimonials you gather, the more credibility you’ll gain. Don’t make the mistake of underestimating the power of testimonials.

I don’t think I need to say this but I will. Never fake a testimonial. You can spot a phony testimonial a mile away. Another thing to keep in mind is always use the person’s first name. Putting a persons initials at the end of a testimonial makes it look phony even if it’s not. If a patient refuses to use their first name in their testimonial and just wants to put their initials, accept the testimonial, thank them for it, then file it in the circular file. Most people will be happy to give you a bona-fide testimonial with a first name and city or town.

Speaking of testimonials, please feel free to leave a comment if you have a way of getting testimonials that works well for you. Your fellow practitioners will appreciate your input.

Frank Prieto

Frank Prieto

Frank Prieto is a marketing strategist helping acupuncturists generate highly qualified leads from the internet and converting more of them into new patients.

www.acumarketing.com
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Filed Under: Acupuncture Marketing 101 Tagged With: acupuncture practice building, marketing acupuncture, patient testimonials

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