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Jose Hall2mo ago Pinned
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Welcome to the Medical Practices community — introduce yourself!

This community is growing fast and we'd love to get to know everyone. Drop a comment below with: (1) Your name and location, (2) How long you've been in Medical Practices, (3) One thing you're working on right now. Looking forward to connecting with all of you and building something great together.

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Cynthia Hughes29d ago
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How I reduced overhead by 30% in my Medical Practices business

Spent last quarter doing a deep dive into our expenses and found we were bleeding money in places I never expected. Renegotiated our lease (saved $800/month), switched to a cheaper payment processor (saved $200/month), eliminated 3 software subscriptions we barely used ($350/month), and restructured our scheduling to reduce overtime. Total savings: about $4K/month on a business doing $60K/month.

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Edward Watson1mo ago
Question

How do you handle negative reviews in Medical Practices?

Got hit with a 1-star review on Google last week that's completely unfair. The customer is exaggerating and it's already affecting our calls. We had a 4.8 rating and now it dropped to 4.6. How do you all handle this? Respond publicly? Try to get it removed?

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Steven Nelson1mo ago
Discussion

Insurance costs for Medical Practices — anyone found better rates?

Our general liability and workers comp premiums went up 25% at renewal. We're paying almost $18K/year now for a Medical Practices business with 8 employees. Feels excessive. Has anyone had luck shopping around or found a good broker who specializes in our industry?

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Ruth Perez1mo ago
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Hiring in Medical Practices — what's your strategy?

We've been trying to hire for 3 months and it's brutal. Posted on Indeed, ZipRecruiter, even offered referral bonuses. Getting applications but the quality is terrible. What's working for you all in terms of finding good people for Medical Practices?

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Amy Gomez1mo ago
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Free financial template I use to track my Medical Practices business

Created a spreadsheet template that tracks all the key metrics for a Medical Practices business — revenue per service type, customer acquisition cost, employee productivity, monthly P&L, and cash flow projections. Been using it for 2 years and it's helped me make much better decisions. Happy to share the framework with anyone who wants it.

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Randy Cox2mo ago
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The state of Medical Practices in 2025 — where do you see things heading?

Been in Medical Practices for over a decade and the industry has changed more in the last 2 years than the previous 8. Between AI, changing consumer behavior, and new regulations, I'm curious where everyone thinks things are headed. Are you optimistic or concerned about the next few years?

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Gloria Wright2mo ago
Question

How are you handling rising costs in Medical Practices?

Between supply costs going up 20-30% and labor costs increasing, our margins are getting squeezed hard. We're a Medical Practices business doing about $800K/year and I'm trying to figure out how to maintain profitability without losing customers. What's working for you all?

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Lauren Johnson2mo ago
Question

What's the biggest challenge you're facing in Medical Practices right now?

I've been in the Medical Practices space for about 3 years now and feel like I'm hitting a wall with growth. Revenue is stuck around $40-50K/month and I can't seem to break through. Would love to hear what challenges others are dealing with and how you're tackling them.

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Jacob Carter2mo ago
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3 things that doubled our revenue in Medical Practices

After 5 years of slow growth, we made three changes that took us from $500K to $1M in 18 months: (1) Raised prices 20% and positioned as premium, (2) Implemented a referral program that pays $50 per new customer, (3) Added a recurring service plan that now makes up 40% of our revenue. The recurring revenue was the biggest game changer — predictable cash flow changed everything.

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Hannah Davis2mo ago
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Customer retention hack that works great in Medical Practices

Started sending handwritten thank-you cards to every new customer with a $20 gift card for their next visit. Costs us about $25 per card total. Our repeat customer rate went from 35% to 58% in 6 months. The ROI is insane when you calculate lifetime customer value. Simple but nobody does it.

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Keith Collins2mo ago
Resource

Books every Medical Practices business owner should read

Just finished "The E-Myth Revisited" and it completely changed how I think about my Medical Practices business. Also highly recommend "Profit First" for managing cash flow, "Traction" for building systems, and "Never Lose a Customer Again" for retention strategies. These four books have had more impact on my business than any course or seminar I've attended.

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Jessica Chavez3mo ago
Question

Best software/tools for managing a Medical Practices business?

I'm currently using spreadsheets for everything and it's becoming unmanageable as we grow. Looking for recommendations on CRM, scheduling, invoicing, and operations management tools that work well for Medical Practices. Budget is around $200-500/month.

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Benjamin Lee3mo ago
Question

Anyone successfully sold a Medical Practices business? What was the process like?

I'm thinking about selling my Medical Practices business in the next 12-18 months. We're doing about $1.2M in revenue with 15-18% net margins. I have no idea where to start — broker vs. private sale, what multiple to expect, how to prep the business. Any advice from people who've been through it?

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Joan Wright3mo ago
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Marketing budget for Medical Practices — what percentage of revenue do you spend?

I've heard everything from 5% to 15% of revenue for marketing. We're currently at about 3% and I know we need to increase it, but I want to make sure I'm spending it in the right places. What's your marketing budget and where does it go?

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