Comments on: The Unexpected Joys of Great Service http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/ Practice growth for alternative, holistic and integrative health professionals Sun, 20 May 2012 15:09:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: We May Not Be Good, But at Least We’re Slow | The Practitioner's Journey http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-10786 We May Not Be Good, But at Least We’re Slow | The Practitioner's Journey Tue, 11 Jan 2011 14:11:38 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-10786 [...] pick the latter. Why? Because I get to choose. I get to decide whether to a) obsess about the parking problem or b) focus on things that matter [...] [...] pick the latter. Why? Because I get to choose. I get to decide whether to a) obsess about the parking problem or b) focus on things that matter [...]

]]> By: The One Word You Need to Grow Your Practice in 2009 http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-427 The One Word You Need to Grow Your Practice in 2009 Wed, 16 Jun 2010 10:24:49 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-427 [...] 52: We’ve been rolling out a big service push at our office – it started back with the parking bowl phenomenon, really, but our niche has always been high service, and I want to take it up a notch. We’ve [...] [...] 52: We’ve been rolling out a big service push at our office – it started back with the parking bowl phenomenon, really, but our niche has always been high service, and I want to take it up a notch. We’ve [...]

]]> By: Dr. Amelia Case http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-125 Dr. Amelia Case Tue, 12 Jan 2010 20:10:03 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-125 We have been handing out quarters for ten years (though not in a bowl, and I love that idea): It does surprise me how many people don't use the quarters!! They often tell their friends that we have them, but don't actually use them. I am going to use the bowl to see what kind of interaction follows. Thanks so much. We have been handing out quarters for ten years (though not in a bowl, and I love that idea): It does surprise me how many people don’t use the quarters!! They often tell their friends that we have them, but don’t actually use them. I am going to use the bowl to see what kind of interaction follows. Thanks so much.

]]> By: Dan http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-124 Dan Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:09:02 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-124 Mark, To be honest, it's something we ignore. We pursue the best care and service possible, and hope that transcends any other boundaries in the long run. If you feel like a "fish out of water" in the community where your practice is based, I'd suggest carefully nurturing professional relationships with other practitioners in your area. Their referrals will go a long way toward breaking down barriers. It can take time, but it's a worthwhile investment. Mark,

To be honest, it’s something we ignore. We pursue the best care and service possible, and hope that transcends any other boundaries in the long run.

If you feel like a “fish out of water” in the community where your practice is based, I’d suggest carefully nurturing professional relationships with other practitioners in your area. Their referrals will go a long way toward breaking down barriers. It can take time, but it’s a worthwhile investment.

]]> By: Mark Meerali http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-123 Mark Meerali Tue, 22 Jul 2008 21:19:06 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-123 Patients like to see someone who is along the same race/culture lines as them. How do you get over that or get 'other' patients to see you? Patients like to see someone who is along the same race/culture lines as them. How do you get over that or get ‘other’ patients to see you?

]]> By: Jenn Givler http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-122 Jenn Givler Thu, 22 May 2008 15:03:14 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-122 I love Bonnie's insight that this is a great community building idea - I agree! What a cool response you're receiving from something so simple. I love Bonnie’s insight that this is a great community building idea – I agree! What a cool response you’re receiving from something so simple.

]]> By: Dan http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-121 Dan Fri, 09 May 2008 09:46:13 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-121 Thanks, Bonnie! The practice site uses a premium WordPress theme - I'll be doing a post on it at some point, too. Thanks, Bonnie! The practice site uses a premium WordPress theme – I’ll be doing a post on it at some point, too.

]]> By: Bonnie http://practitionersjourney.com/2008/05/the-unexpected-joys-of-great-service/comment-page-1/#comment-120 Bonnie Fri, 09 May 2008 01:33:06 +0000 http://practitionersjourney.com/?p=162#comment-120 What a great idea! And what a community building idea as well. I also wanted to comment on your beautiful business blog--that is great looking! What a great idea! And what a community building idea as well.

I also wanted to comment on your beautiful business blog–that is great looking!

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