25 New Patient Leads from Google Ads in 30 Days with Dr. Andy Sotirokos, PT
Dec 22, 2021
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Dr. Andy Sotirokos, COO of Solutions Physical Therapy, discusses the importance of Google Reviews in building trust and attracting patients. He also shares effective strategies for opening new clinics, diversifying referral sources, and embracing innovation in marketing.
Direct-to-consumer marketing is crucial for practice growth, diversifying referral sources reduces vulnerability to market changes.
Deep dives
Marketing Approach: Going Direct to the Consumer
Dr. Andrea Sotirikos, CEO and owner of Solutions Physical Therapy, discusses how their practice has shifted its marketing approach from physician-focused to direct to the consumer. They have always had a consumer-focused mentality and utilized word-of-mouth referrals, local races, and injury screens to attract new patients. Over time, they realized the value of online reviews and actively pursued positive reviews on platforms like Yelp and Google. They have also focused on improving their customer journey and using Google Ads and patient reactivation strategies to stay in touch with current and former customers.
The Impact of Direct to Consumer Marketing on Practice Growth
Dr. Sotirikos emphasizes that without their direct to consumer marketing strategies, their practice would not have achieved the growth it has seen. In a highly competitive market, they recognized the importance of reaching out to consumers directly, rather than relying solely on physician referrals. By diversifying their referral base and implementing successful marketing initiatives, they have been able to attract more patients and continue growing their practice despite the presence of strong competition.
Why Practice Owners Should Not Solely Rely on Physician Referrals
Dr. Sotirikos shares two stories highlighting the risks of relying heavily on physician referrals. In one instance, a primary care physician who referred a significant portion of their patients moved out of state, causing a major drop in business. In another case, an ortho group opened their own PT practice, leading to a decrease in referrals. These experiences taught them the importance of diversifying their referral sources and not relying solely on one major referral provider. By doing so, they have been able to maintain a steady flow of patients and adapt to changes in the market.
Marketing Strategies for Opening a New Clinic
As Solutions Physical Therapy prepares to open a new clinic, they plan to continue with successful strategies, including website optimization, Google ads, and email marketing. They also emphasize the importance of selecting a location that overlaps with their existing patient and referral base, allowing them to leverage their current relationships while establishing new ones in the community. Dr. Sotirikos encourages clinic owners to be willing to experiment with different marketing approaches, learn from failures, and adapt their strategies over time.
"We've always had a direct-to-consumer mentality in our practice."
In this podcast episode, Neil interviews Dr. Andy Sotirokos, COO of Solutions Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine in Alexandria, VA. Their wide-ranging conversation covers...
Why frequent Google Reviews are CRUCIAL
How to use Google Ads to drive patients to your door
The danger of relying on physician referrals
Check out Solutions Physical Therapy's website here:
https://solutionsphysicaltherapy.com/
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