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In this episode of The Thriving Dentist Show, we dive deep into The Complete Guide to Creating More Referrals in Your Practice. Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore the most effective strategies to increase patient referrals, including direct patient recommendations, professional referral networks, and leveraging online reviews.
Special guest Dr. Stephanie Reinhardt shares a clinical tip on The Mindset Secret Behind Clear Aligner Success, emphasizing how confidence and education drive patient trust.
You’ll also hear insightful answers to pressing questions from dentists, such as how to encourage team members to ask for referrals, whether patient referral incentives work, and the role of social media influencers in modern-day referrals.
Tune in for actionable insights to help you build a thriving, referral-based practice in 2025!
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Timestamps
- 00:00:27 – Introduction
- 00:00:54 – Announcements
- 00:01:46 – Clinical Tip by Dr. Stephane Reinhardt On “The Mindset Secrets Behind Clear Aligner Success.”
CIA Segment
- 00:04:57 – Introduction to the Coaching & Action Segment
- 00:06:14 – How patient referrals have evolved in the digital age
- 00:07:29 – The value of trust in patient referrals
- 00:08:34 – How to identify the right patients who will refer others
- 00:11:13 – Using reviews and testimonials to maximize referrals
- 00:13:11 – The power of post-treatment presentations in generating referrals
- 00:16:26 – How referrals from other healthcare providers can boost your practice
- 00:19:24 – The impact of online reviews and how to cultivate them
Q&ASegment
- 00:27:26 – Q1: “I’m not comfortable asking for referrals. How can I get my team involved?”
- 00:31:34 – Q2: “What are your thoughts about incentivizing patients for referrals?”
- 00:33:44 – Q3: “What other professionals could be good referral sources?”
- 00:38:52 – Q4: “What do you think about partnering with a local social media influencer for referrals?”
** Book your Free Personalized Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa: www.ekwa.com/td
** Book Your Coaching Session with Gary Takacs Now: thrivingdentist.com/csm
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Gary became a successful practice owner by purchasing a fixer-upper practice and developing it into a world-class dental practice. He is passionate about sharing his hard-earned insights and experiences with dental practices across the globe.