From: Dr. Margolies .. 5-5-05 www.chirosmart.net http://boards.chirosmart.net Note: An article is being written concerning chiropractic and fibromyalgia. If you have a unique approach treating these cases or have had success working with patients with fibromyalgia, please reply to: dlubinsky@ascendmedia.com Also, an article is being written about unique office designs. If you have any experience designing an office or have a unique perspective to share with other chiropractors please reply to: dlubinsky@ascendmedia.com Postings this week: Associated needed in Virginia Beach, VA .. Associated needed in Vienna VA .. DC looking for a wellness-oriented, principled DC in the Miami-Kendall area for a patient .. DC looking for a wellness-oriented, principled DC in the Philadelphia area .. Free modified T- Bar for use in semi-open adjusting area .. Tables for sale .. For sale Myovision 8000 SEMG and Dell Laptop/HP Printer .. For sale upper cervical / NUCCA table .. New Egyptian chiropractic society .. DC wants to purchase equipment E-mail message this week .. Plant the seeds of success We all want new and maintenance patients, am I right? The problem is, it doesnąt come cheap and it doesnąt come easy. As many new doctors right out of the proverbial box of college can attest, creating a new practice or even maintaining an established practice is difficult. As long as the average person considers chiropractic an elective luxury and or considers an hour massage as therapeutic, we have a lot of work cut out for us. We just have to work harder to educate and reach them. I can visualize right now a number of doctors that have their act together with either a successful marketing team or such a well oiled practice machine that referrals come regularly and without effort. These doctors seem to coast from one win to another. On the surface it may look easy and effortless but in reality their level of practice existence was paid for with sweat and hard work. Never take for granted the success of others, it is difficult to achieve but so easy to lose. We are in the people business and once you realize that it is people we service, you are well on your way to plan and plant the seeds of your success. And, what does that mean? People have structural needs that our professional skills can meet. People have accidents, people are plaqued with chronic repetitive activity, people are stressed with emotional pressure that is compensated with physical tension and functional impairment and the list just continues. People have needs that a massage or a vitamin will not reach. If you can focus on your community and visualize the physical needs the people require, you are well on your way to educate and demonstrate your solution to their problems. But, reality also dictates that during an average day, time is limited for marketing and creating the ground swell. During the average day you are probably side swiped by insurance issues, business decisions, a staff or patient crisis or the usual and customary grind of living. So, where can time be found to make a difference and plant the seeds of your success? Well, like any garden, the plans start on paper and plotted in the garden prior to planting. The seeds are placed in well tilled and functional soil and then when all is in place, does the seed penetrate the earth and tending begins. Tending never stops. So where do you begin planting your seeds of success, with one idea and one concentrated and totally focused effort at a time. This message can go on and on and if you have read this far, you probably have an interest to learn more. But, as I conclude, let me encourage you to plan one plot at a time with maybe one or two ideas per month. Prepare all material, databases, educational tools, staff scripting and role playing, and whatever else is needed prior to planting that germ of an idea within your community or patient base. Nurture it for the month or the period of time you set so it becomes a whole reality rather that another half baked idea. Have patience and you will have patients. Have a Great Day Dr. M If you need some ideas to jump start these projects visit my webpage and order some of my inexpensive books such as the Marketing and Public Relations Workbook, Workshop Workbook or Personal Injury Workbook. These are only $25 a book. If you are new in practice, I recommend you purchase my nuts to bolts book on both practice management and public relations. The book is titled Smart Start and will be the best $60 you have spent. These books can be purchased on line via my webpage: www.chirosmart.net Postings: Associated needed in Virginia Beach, VA: DC needs good adjusting skills. Excellent working conditions, guaranteed base salary plue increasing percentage incentives offered. Growing opportunity in subluxation based practice with possible partnership in future. Call 757-496-4956 or fax your resume to 757- 496-0197 Associated needed in Vienna VA: Paid in percentage of collections with option to buy if qualified. Reply to: onewithsangha@yahoo.com or call 703-242-3533 DC looking for a wellness-oriented, principled DC in the Miami-Kendall area for a patient: Reply to: 2-chase@msn.com DC looking for a wellness-oriented, principled DC in the Philadelphia area. Reply 2-chase@msn.com Free modified T-Bar for use in semi-open adjusting area: Helps maintain privacy in a two table setting. All wood and sturdy. FREE but must be picked up BEFORE MAY 9. Located one hour north of Atlanta, GA. For dimensions and pictures reply to: spinalhlth@aol.com Tables for sale: Hill elevation table with pelvic drop, cervical drop and cervical tilt. Navy blue vinyl with a gray base $1000. Zenith Cox 90 flexion distraction burgundy heritage $1800. Spinalator 4 drop, foot cocking drops, chaps color vinyl tan base $850. Ship any where in US or Canada , I can get you a quote. Reply to: dkharris@quixnet.net or call 704-622-4089 For sale Myovision 8000 SEMG and Dell Laptop/HP Printer: It has had minimal usage and in excellent condition being sold for $6600. Reply to: lhoover@sanjuanconstruction.com or call 970.249.2233 For sale upper cervical / NUCCA table: New black upholstery. Need to sell fast. Reply to: khellenbrand@doctor.com New Egyptian chiropractic society: Visit their website at: www.geocities.com/chiropractic_society_of_egypt/index.html DC wants to purchase equipment: Office posters, hydrocollator and pads, office desk/chairs file cabinet for new office looking for reasonable prices. Reply to: drdjacobsdc@optonline.net, DC is located in New Jersey.