The Dental Marketer Turning "Nos" into New Patients: The Power of Dental Community Groundwork | Dr. Taesu Pak | GMS
Can "no" from a stranger eventually turn into your loyal patient? It did for Dr. Pak!
In this episode, Dr. Taesu Pak pulls back the curtain on his journey to rapidly building Pak Dental, candidly sharing the gritty behind-the-scenes actions and mindset shifts required to open a practice in just three months.
Dr. Pak reveals how he hit the pavement a month before opening, embracing the hustle of ground marketing by meeting people, handing out goodie bags, and gathering sign-ups (regardless of how many "nos" he heard.) He opens up about the pivotal mistake of not following up quickly with leads, what changed after he corrected course, and why engaging directly with the community through events and strategic partnerships proved more effective than any ad campaign. Dr. Pak offers actionable insights on overcoming setbacks, harnessing reciprocity, and creating buzz from day one, especially if you dream of building not just any practice, but a busy, community-centered one with real impact.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- Proven strategies for ground marketing before your practice even opens
- How to turn rejections and "nos" into opportunities for growth
- The power of timely follow-up in boosting patient conversions
- Insider tips on leveraging community events and benefits fairs for visibility
- Creative ways to attract families and key partnerships using giveaways and games
- Why direct, in-person engagement beats traditional marketing for local practices
- Essential resources for mastering the psychology of community outreach
- Dr. Pak's vision for building large-scale, high-traffic dental offices
Press play to discover the real-world secrets behind launching a successful, community-driven dental startup!
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