I’m sharing how I learned to navigate seasonal slow downs in practices.

Shared Practices Coach Danielle Kramer and I talk about the common issue of slow patient flow in September and October (AKA Sucktember). Danielle talks about using this downtime for crucial office tasks like inventory management and team training.

Danielle and I talk about:

00:00:00 – Introduction and Danielle’s Unique Recording Setup

00:00:40 – Understanding the September Slowdown

00:01:31 – Danielle’s Insights on Seasonal Slowdowns

00:02:26 – Richard’s Personal Experience with Seasonal Dips

00:05:19 – Proactive Strategies for Retention and Reactivation

00:09:58 – Importance of Marketing Ahead of Slow Seasons

00:13:21 – Balancing Time Off and Office Productivity

00:18:39 – Creating Effective SOPs and Training Protocols

00:24:30 – Organizing Inventory and Office Maintenance

00:28:50 – Wrapping Up: Collaborative Planning for Success