2-25-01 .. Shared by: Dr. Michael W. Baker 1918 Axtell Rd. #7 Troy, MI 48084 (248) 614-1692 I have something which may help the newbie/associates like me. I was an associate and I have found a lot of my friends who are associates are having a hard time "breaking out". I landed the perfect situation, a retiring/distressed seller D.C. and am buying a great practice for a great price (50K) by using the following system. You can post this to help others in the same boat. 1.Pick the area/areas you want to possibly practice in 2. Go to the internet, to www.chiroweb.com, use the "find a chiropractor near you" and type in the city. A directory will come up with the addresses of all Chiros in the area of your choice. 3. Either print out the list of addresses and cut them out, or cut and paste them into a word program. 4. Send a letter to each and every D.C. stating your intention. My letter is enclosed which worked very well. Dear Doctor: I am a 1999 graduate of Life University and practicing in a high volume office in Detroit, MI. I am looking for a new opportunity in which I can start as an associate with the ability to share in the success of the practice commensurate with my efforts and results. I would also welcome the opportunity to become a partner, or perhaps buy into a practice, either fully or partially. If you would like to work with a growth minded associate who is uniquely qualified as a Doctor with exceptional sales and marketing skills, then please contact me at your earliest convenience. I am a sincere and honest person looking for a special opportunity. I am a very good public speaker and love to market Chiropractic. I am not afraid of screenings or hard work. I want to find a Doctor that seeks to grow his solid practice, or one that desires a hard working partner to enable his practice to move to a new level of excellence. If you have an opportunity, I would be most interested in hearing from you. My e-mail address is chiroworksbrazil@hotmail.com . E- mail is the best way to contact me. I am home after 8 PM to contact me by phone. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely, Michael W. Baker, B.S., D.C.