The P.T. Entrepreneur Podcast EP307 | Dialing In Your Niche and Messaging
Let's talk real for a second. Are you struggling to get the right patients in the door? Feel like you're shouting into the void? Chances are, your niche and messaging might be too damn broad.
In this episode, I'm diving deep into why saying "I help everyone with pain" is basically like having a Honda Pilot. Yeah, anyone can work on it, but it doesn't stand out, and you can't charge premium for it. We're talking about becoming the specialized, lifted Tacoma mechanic or the CT surgeon of the PT world: the exact right fit for a specific problem. I break down how getting crystal clear on WHO you help and HOW you help them is the key to attracting your ideal clients, building trust, and ultimately, growing a more successful practice. Stop confusing people and start connecting!
🔑 Key Takeaways:- ✔️ Stop Being Vague, Get Specific: Ditch "chronic pain specialist" (nobody outside healthcare knows what that means!). Get hyper specific like "I help women with chronic back pain after having kids." Clarity cuts through the noise.
- ✔️ Niche Down to Scale Up: Worried about alienating people? Don't be. Focus on the niche you know you can crush (like CrossFitters when I started). Get killer results, and referrals for their spouses, cousins, and everyone else will follow.
- ✔️ Use the "Bet Test" for Your Niche: Ask yourself: "If I only got paid by getting this person better, who would I bet on?" THAT'S your ideal client avatar to build your initial messaging around.
- ✔️ Clearly Explain Your Process (The "What"): It's not enough to say who you help. You gotta clearly outline how you help them in simple, logical steps. Think: "First, we analyze your run, then we fix movement flaws, then we build a smart training plan." Context is king!
- ✔️ Be the Specialist, Not the Generalist: Generalists compete on price and convenience (like the in network clinic down the street). Specialists (like that high end off road mechanic or CT surgeon) attract clients seeking specific expertise and can command higher value. Choose which one you want to be.
"Stop overwhelming potential patients with everything you know. They don't care about the jargon. They care if you understand their specific problem and have a clear path to solve it. Organize your steps, provide context, and watch them choose YOU."
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