dr. shannon’ s blog
Finding Your Referral Catch-Phrase!
As a physician, especially if you are a new physician, so much of the procrastination that comes with asking for a referral is mental. Yep, mental. These are just some of the thoughts that go through our heads when we're about to ask a satisfied patient for a referral: Oh my gosh, this patient is going to think I'm broke and desperate for more clients! Even worse, they're going to think I need more patients because I'm not a good doctor. My service should speak for itself! I shouldn't have to ask for a referral! I've been in practice long enough…

Productivity on Steroids!
We all know the deal ...writing down our goals and peeking at them periodically greatly increases the chances of us actually accomplishing them. And we all have the best of intentions to list them out, check them off, and skyrocket our productivity. In the real world; however, the list ends up either at the bottom of a purse, flipped over and used as a coaster on the end table, or as a great chewing distraction for the dog. Personally, if I don't peek at my business goals pretty often, my focus severely suffers and you'll find me trailing off and…