Podcasts about AACS

In this episode, David, Micah, and Cullen review the recent SCQANIT and AACS tournaments as well as the final rankings for the season. Mark your calendars for the three spectacular tournaments this summer and stay tuned for upcoming episodes.Do you have a question for the hosts or a Bible Quiz topic you'd like discussed? Email us at mailbag@biblequizzer.net.

Jamison Coppola, Government Relations Director for American Association of Christian Schools, and host Dr. Matt Davis unite in this informative episode of OnMission to probe a topic of obvious mutual concern—religious liberty, especially as it relates to Christian education and traditionally-held Christian principles. They explain the implausibility of legislators and staff predicting all ramifications of proposed bills, especially with unknown modifications in the amendment process, and why this necessitates vigilant advocates. Using the proposed school choice bill, they illustrate how advocates can assure explicit language in a bill to protect interests. They discuss public policy, fluctuations in administrations, the vanishing of “common ground,” and the unfettered rapid rise of animosity across the “ideological spectrum” that collides with age-old Christian values and labels them “radical.” They conclude with an encouraging look at the “massive shift” toward homeschooling and growing options for private education.

Hannah DeBruler, Higher Education Policy Analyst for AACS, joins the podcast to discuss the impact President Trump is having in the world of postsecondary education. In this episode Jamison, Hannah, and Matt break down what's happening with some of the federal funds that have been withheld from certain well-known universities. They also look at how the dismantling of the Department of Education could effect institutions of higher learning as well as the impact President Trump's DEI executive orders are having on colleges.

David, Micah, and Cullen preview this years' SCQANIT and AACS tournaments.

Send us a textDr. Jeff Walton, Executive Director of the AACS, joins Jamison and Matt for an in-depth look at school accreditation. In this episode, which is part 2 (be sure to listen to last week's podcast for part 1), Dr. Walton discusses current trends in accreditation as well as the value of AACS accreditation.

Send us a textDr. Jeff Walton, Executive Director the AACS, joins Jamison and Matt for 2 episodes dedicated to the topic of school accreditation. In this episode, Dr. Walton defines accreditation and looks at why Christian schools should pursue accreditation. He also differentiates between a compliance model and a school improvement model of accreditation.

Send us a textJamison and Matt reflect on the God's Providence over the last 12 months, and they look forward to what can potentially be expected from a new Congress and new President. Don't miss the last episode of 2024! The next episode of the podcast will be released on January 6, 2025.

#1 ACS #68 (feat. Teresa Strasser & Bald Bryan) (2011) #2 ACS #666 (feat. Ben Folds, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2011) #3 AACS #2044 (feat. Joey McIntyre, Adam Ray, Jo Koy, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)(2011) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner

#1 ACS #68 (feat. Teresa Strasser & Bald Bryan) (2011) #2 ACS #666 (feat. Ben Folds, Alison Rosen and Bryan Bishop) (2011) #3 AACS #2044 (feat. Joey McIntyre, Adam Ray, Jo Koy, Gina Grad and Bryan Bishop)(2011) Hosted by Superfan Giovanni Request clips: Classics@adamcarolla.com Subscribe and Watch Clips on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AdamCarollaCorner

As of the recording of this podcast episode, there were still several races where ballots were being counted. However, one thing was clear: Former President Donald Trump has been reelected to serve as the 47th President of the United States. In this episode, Jamison and Matt discuss the election results and the implications for the work of AACS in Washington.

Will Estrada, Senior Counsel for the Home School Legal Defense Association, joins Jamison for a conversation about the importance of parental rights as it relates to the education of their children.  Both HSLDA and AACS will continue to advocate for the God-given rights of parents as they relate to education and liberty.To read a copy of the article that Will referenced in the podcast, click here.

School leaders from around the country recently gathered in Washington, D.C., for the AACS annual National Legislative Conference. Join Matt and Olivia as they provide a recap of the highlights from this exciting event. Also, be sure to mark you calendars for next year's NLC, which will be held September 8-10, 2025.

Maureen Van Den Berg, K-12 policy analyst for the AACS, joins Matt and Jamison to discuss the work on protecting parental freedom in child care regulations.The Biden administration is using the regulatory process to chip away at parental freedom in the Child Care Development Fund. Tune in for a discussion about the work of the AACS staff to ensure parental choice is protected in these regulations.  

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Hannah Debruler, higher ed policy analyst for the AACS, joins Matt and Jamison to discuss the Supreme Court decision Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo.The Loper Bright decision is a powerful tool that can be used to wrest power from the bureaucratic state, restore legislative supremacy, and bring judicial accountability to constitutional boundaries. Tune in for a discussion about the implications of this case for educators and how it enables citizens to push back against the administrative state. 

Is the summer of 2024 over already? While the official end to summer is still a few weeks away, school is almost back in session!With the unofficial end of summer upon us, the AACS interns are preparing to head back to college. In this episode, Karen and Ashlyn share their biggest takeaways from their AACS internship experience in Washington, D.C. 

AACS Summer Interns, Karen Rueda and Ashlyn Moritz join Jamison and Matt to introduce themselves to the AACS Today audience. Both ladies grew up in Christian school and are currently attending a Christian college. Be sure to listen to catch what they identify as the defining historical moments from their lives.  Can you guess what events Jamison and Matt chose?

Do private schools and specifically, religious private schools, produce students that are more civically engaged in their communities? A recent study seems to indicate that this is indeed the case. Alison Johnson, former AACS intern and current Ph.D. student at the University of Arkansas, joins Jamison and Matt to discuss a recently published meta-analysis, The Public Purpose of Private Education: a Civic Outcomes Meta-Analysis.  Do Christian schools have the secret sauce for civic engagement? To find out, be sure to listen!

By a unanimous vote of the Board of Directors and Board of State Representatives, Dr. Richard Callahan has been elected to serve as the next President of the AACS. Dr. Callahan serves as the Senior Pastor of the Mount Calvary Baptist Church in Archdale, North Carolina, and he has been actively involved in Christian education for more than four decades through his leadership of Mount Calvary Christian School and his involvement with the North Carolina Christian School Association.On this episode of the podcast, Jamison and Matt interview Dr. Callahan so that AACS members can get to know their new President.

In this episode, get to know Hannah DeBruler, Policy Analyst for Higher Education for the AACS. Jamison, Matt and Hannah discuss why higher education has become the "tip of the policy spear" for issues related to education. 

In this episode, Scott Modell, Ph.D. and Staci Whitney, LMSW are joined by Executive Director of the Adult Advocacy Centers, Katherine Yoder, MS, CFI. Katherine shares her experience as an individual with Autism and also discusses emerging trends she's recognized in the disability field.Katherine Yoder is a certified forensic interviewer and a person with disabilities herself. For more than 20 years she has worked with people with disabilities in various capacities, from direct care to investigating crimes against people with disabilities across the state of Ohio. She also served on the Mortality Review Committee for the Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities. All of this work revealed the glaring gaps in the different systems when a crime is committed against a person with a disability. After co-authoring the Advanced Forensic Interviewing Individuals with Disabilities (Project FIND) protocol, Katherine founded the Adult Advocacy Centers (AACs) in March 2019 to serve crime victims with disabilities. Since then, she has co-authored the Project FIND Adapted protocol for individuals who do not speak and four AACs' ADEPT forensic interviewing protocols for crime victims with disabilities. She holds a Bachelor's degree in social psychology from Park University and a Master's degree in criminal justice from the University of Cincinnati. She is a Nonviolence 365 Ambassador with the King Center for Nonviolent Social Change. Katherine has receved many awards, including the Equality in Advocacy Award from Ohio Victim Witness Association in 2018, the Social Justice Award from the Ohio Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Commission in 2021 and the Ohio Attorney General's Promising Practice Award in 2022. She was also a Diversability D-30 Disability Impact List Honoree for 2023. In 2023, the AACs were granted special consultative status to the United Nations, opening new doors to collaborations with international nonprofits, disability organizations and medical crisis responders around the world.

The world of aesthetics and its endless devices has been confusing to many. A lot of us have curiously tried them: some loved it, and some couldn't handle the pain of the treatments. What are the difference between various devices? Is the popular Morpheus the best? How about fractional CO2 laser? Ultherapy? What should you choose?Dr. Jorge Gaviria has extensive experience in laser aesthetic treatments since 2009, and he will break down and explain the science, the pros and cons of various devices, why Fotona seems to come out on top, and why Fotona is not more known in the US.Dr. Gaviria is a talented Aesthetic doctor with special expertise in laser procedures. He graduated as a Surgeon from De Los Andes University in Venezuela in 2001. Dr. Gaviria specialized in Aesthetic Medicine at De Los Andes University in 2016, and Anti-Aging Medicine at Lisandro Alvarado University in 2014. He trained in laser therapy at the University of Carabobo 2012, and the University Gran Mariscal de Ayacucho, Caracas in 2015. Dr. Gaviria holds a Masters degree from Catalunya Polytechnic University (UPC) in Barcelona Spain on Laser dermatologic applications, and is Board Certified in Laser Procedures and Surgery by the American Board of Laser Surgery (ABLS). He is a Key Opinion Leader, researcher, and trainer for Fotona since 2010. He was one of the first users in Latin America to utilize and develop intravaginal laser non ablative technologies, he has published his work and lectures internationally on a regular basis. He is a Member of UIME, SEME, AACS, ASLMSFotona is considered the gold standard laser machine in Asia and South America (including aesthetic hotspots like Korea and Brazil) — it seems to do EVERYTHING: non-surgical 4D Facelift, body sculpting, lip plump, hair restoration, vaginal tightening/lift, penile enhancement, sleep apnea (as effective as CPAP), laser hair removal, scar/cellulite/varicose veins, and pain reduction.Fotona does all of above exceptionally well and it is fantastic with ALL skin types, unlike other laser machines that tend to cause hyperpigmentation in darker skin tones.If you are interested in a Fotona treatment, please contact our clinic Uplyft Longevity Center at info@uplyftcenter.com or call 818-356-8232.To Connect with Dr. Jorge Gaviria:https://drgaviria.com/To Connect With Dr. Joy Kong:http://drjoykong.com/Watch Video Episodes on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZj1GQBWFM5sRAL0iQfcMAQFollow Dr. Joy Kong on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/dr_joy_kong/https://www.facebook.com/stemcelldrjoyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/joy-kong-md-4b8627123/For more information about anti-aging regenerative medicine treatment visit:https://uplyftcenter.com *Our content is for informational purposes only and should not be treated as medical or health advice. Please consult with your doctor / healthcare provider if you have any questions about your medical conditions.*

On the latest KnightShift Podcast, we begin by celebrating UCF Softball winning its second straight AAC title, and Eric Lopez breaks down the Knights' path in the Tallahassee Regional. Bryson Turner also breaks down Track and Field also winning The American at South Florida's campus. We also catch up on Baseball heading into the final weekend of the regular season. Then, Jeff and Kyle talk about the latest news about the ACC and Florida State's AD whining about UCF now making more media money than his school. Finally, we talk about Rowing in the AACs, Men's Golf at the NCAAs, and shout-outs to Rannell Hall and Johnny Dawkins for their latest achievements. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/ucfknightshiftpodcast/message

Hello, and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business and marketing side of plastic surgery, and the future of cosmetic surgery. I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of Your Aesthetic Practice – What your patients are saying, as well as consultant to plastic surgeons, to get them more patients, more profits and stellar reputations. Now, today's episode is called "The Future of Cosmetic Surgery — with Erik J. Nuveen, MD, DMD". While speaking at this year's AACS conference, I heard a surgeon give a talk called “The Future of Cosmetic & Plastic Surgery: Consolidation and Success”. He was saying how difficult it is for a new surgeon, oftentimes saddled with up to $500K in loans, to borrow more money to open their own practice or buy into someone else's, when they enter the marketplace.  He went on to talk about new hybrid scenarios that work well for the up-and-coming surgeon looking for autonomy and support, as well as the mature surgeon contemplating a profitable exit.  Since this is a hot topic lately, this Beauty and the Biz episode is an interview I did with that speaker. It's Dr. Erik Nuveen, a cosmetic surgeon running a multi-surgeon, 10,000 square foot private practice located in Oklahoma, OK; which is embracing the future of cosmetic surgery. We talked about how he bought someone else's practice (with a shoddy reputation) and built it into an 8-figure practice, while performing 2,240 surgeries per year.  And, how Dr. Nuveen is using the art of consolidation to reduce redundancy and change the landscape of solo cosmetic practices. Visit Dr. Nuveen's' website P.S. Want Catherine's book for free? Just leave us a review, text (415) 851-0172 and her book is on the way!

Ready to learn how to make a more inclusive classroom culture? In this episode of SLP Coffee Talk, I'm talking all about AAC immersion in the classroom. I sat down with Janna Bedoyan and Morgan van Diepen to talk about why AACs need to be in the classrooms and how we as SLPs can collaborate with other professionals and make it happen. Topics covered in this episode include:Overcoming barriers to collaboration The power of professional humility Ways to incorporate AAC into daily routinesSongs for circle timeThe importance of parent coaching The benefits of having AAC devices available in the classroomHow SLPs can best collaborate with teachers and BCBAsIt's so important for us all to work collaboratively and embrace AACs in all locations. Tune in to learn more about how to make it happen! Full show notes available at www.speechtimefun.com/171Resources Mentioned: Check out their website: https://abavisualized.com/Grab their book https://abavisualized.com/collections/new-releases/products/aac-visualizedCheck out their workshops https://abavisualized.com/pages/workshopsFollow them on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abavisualized/Follow AAC & Me on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aac.and.me/Where We Can Connect: Follow the Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/slp-coffee-talk/id1497341007Follow Hallie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/speechtimefunFollow Hallie on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SpeechTimeFun/Follow Hallie on Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/missspeechie/

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In preparation for a CEU event we're hosting all about how to use AAC devices, we are rebroadcasting our Linggo episode with Ling Ly Tan and Jane Button.  They are from Linggo, a company that makes communication accessible for people who have difficulty speaking. Linggo is an assistive technology that supports the learning of language, speech, and literacy skills through an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) platform. Ling's a BCBA and has been working in the field for almost two decades. Jane worked on the front lines with children in her community and then became a trained clinician and consultant. Linggo was built out of Ling's frustration with AACs that were hard to use and not the best for her clients. Nearly 60% abandon their AAC within the first year, which is unfortunate because it can be such a vital tool for language development. Linggo also provides parent training for clinicians and parents to help generalize communication. Communication is so complex, and it requires an interdisciplinary team approach. The focus should always be on the best interest of the child. Linggo is customized based on each individual client, unlike traditional, one-size-fits-all systems. On March 29th, we're hosting a CEU event that dives deeper into Linggo and AAC devices. Find out more by heading to the events page of our website, linked below.What's Inside:How Linggo is improving AAC systems and language development.Recommendations for interdisciplinary collaboration for those using an AAC.How to work with parents when introducing them to an AAC and accepting a diagnosis.Mentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramLinggoCEU Events

This episode picks up where we left off last time. We are looking at Ada and its applications. How does Ada handle tasking? What's the deal with objects? And, most importantly, what are some neat uses of the language?   Selected Sources:   https://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/956653.956654 - Rationale for the Design of Ada   https://trs.jpl.nasa.gov/bitstream/handle/2014/45345/08-2590_A1b.pdf - Cassini's AACS computer and software   http://www.bitsavers.org/components/intel/iAPX_432/171821-001_Introduction_to_the_iAPX_432_Architecture_Aug81.pdf - Behold the iAPX 432

#540: On today's episode we are joined by Dr. Aaron Rollins. Dr. Rollins is the cosmetic surgeon to the stars, as well as, the founder of Elite Body Sculpture. Dr. Rollins is considered a specialist in body sculpting. He is an affiliate member of the American College of Surgeons, and a diplomate certificate holder in the American Board of Laser Surgery. He is also a physician member of the American Academy of Cosmetic Surgery and the American Society of Liposuction Surgery – a subspecialty group under the auspices of the AACS – and a member of the World Academy of Cosmetic Surgery. He joins the show today to discuss body contouring procedures, Airsculpt, fat removal, the cons of loposuction, and procedures that people aren't openly talking about.    To connect with Elite Body Sculpture click HERE To connect with Lauryn Evarts click HERE To connect with Michael Bosstick click HERE Read More on The Skinny Confidential HERE For Detailed Show Notes visit TSCPODCAST.COM To Call the Him & Her Hotline call: 1-833-SKINNYS (754-6697) This episode is brought to you by The Skinny Confidential Visit airsculpt.com/skinny to find out more about receiving a complimentary AirSculpt area with the purchase of one or more areas and a chance to win a complimentary Chin Airsculpt! Produced by Dear Media  

Pastor Walton's brother Jeff and sister in-law Judylynn were in the studio this week, discussing their family life, growing up, and also their ministry in education at AACS.

It's week 5 of Hawk Talk! Join your host, Tom Frank, as he talks to South River Boys Head Varsity Soccer coach,  Marlyn Argueta, on his experience at South River as a student and a coach, his coaching philosophy and expectations, and an introduction to your undefeated South River soccer team. We also announce last week's t-shirt winner, talk about a big win by our Seahawk football team and look ahead to this week's games. You can find the show on the gram @SRHawkTalk and listen each week on Apple, Spotify or wherever you catch your podcast. Subscribe, rate it and, please, share it on your social channels.LET'S GO SEAHAWKS!

This week on the Spectrum Dad I am joined by Jessi. Jessi has two incredible kids Buddy and Lyla. Both kids wound up getting diagnosed with autism on the same day. Jessi is very open about how she learned to process what she felt going through that. Then we have a great talk about AACs. We talked a lot about finding the right therapy fit for our kids and we finished by discussing sibling relationships. Jessi was incredibly open and honest and we had a great conversation!

Finding solutions for families who deserve the best treatment is not easy to come by. Ling Ly Tan and Jane Button from the Linggo team are here to share all about the organization. Linggo is a company that makes communication accessible for people who have difficulty speaking. It is an assistive technology that supports the learning of language, speech, and literacy skills through an AAC (augmentative and alternative communication) platform. Ling's a BCBA and has been working in the field for almost two decades.  Jane is a BCBA who has worked with children with autism and other social communication disorders across home, community, and clinic-based settings in Ontario and the United Kingdom.  Linggo was built out of Ling's frustration with AACs that were hard to use and not the best for her clients. Nearly 60% abandon their AAC within the first year, which is unfortunate because it can be such a vital tool to language development. Linggo also provides parent training for clinicians and parents to help generalize communication. Communication is so complex, and it requires an interdisciplinary team approach. The focus should always be on the best interest of the child. Linggo is customized based on each individual client, unlike traditional, one-size-fits-all systems. To learn more about Linggo, head to the website linked below.What's Inside:How Linggo is improving AAC systems and language development.Recommendations for interdisciplinary collaboration for those using an AAC.How to work with parents when introducing them to an AAC and accepting a diagnosis.Mentioned In This Episode:HowToABA.com/joinHow to ABA on YouTubeFind us on FacebookFollow us on InstagramLinggo Email info@linggo.com to get your discount code Introduction to AAC and ASD Course for parents/caregivers and for cliniciansYouTube channel on programming and setupLinggo LinkedIn pageLinggo Learner AppLinggo Coach App 

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Johan har sprungit på 5:30 tempo, micklat arbetsrum, stått i kö för att träffa Tomu och Yumi, gjort lite poddar.    BONUSLÄNK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wazo8hVEfCs    BONUSLÄNK: https://www.youtube.com/c/laurakampf  FEEDBACK AND BACKLOG: - 3D Movie Maker på Windows 11   https://www.tiktok.com/@shanselman/video/7098869859903294766  ALLMÄNT NYTT - Corsair gör det som Apple missade   https://www.engadget.com/corsairs-first-laptop-has-an-elgato-stream-deck-shortcut-bar-092103906.html  - Pwn2Own   https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/windows-11-hacked-three-more-times-on-last-day-of-pwn2own-contest/  - Voyager-1 har problem med sin AACS   https://www.digitaltrends.com/space/voyager-1-aacs-issue/  DISKUSSION: - Tips från Cloakingdevice på Discorden. Antingen "Tycker inte du att det är värt att offra lite för att skydda barn mot pedofiler", vs "Så det är helt okej att låta vilken stat som helst läsa allting vi skriver, tänker, skickar till vänner och familj.. Hallå PRIVACY!!" https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/05/eu-commissions-new-proposal-would-undermine-encryption-and-scan-our-messages  - BONUSLÄNK: https://twit.tv/shows/this-week-in-google/episodes/664?autostart=false  MICROSOFT - Microsoft Build. Bland annat:  - https://openai.com/blog/dall-e/   - copilot  - Azure for opearators  - Azure Container Apps  - Azure confidential computers och azure confidential containers  - OpenAI  och Cognitive services  - API till copilot  - Project Voltera (ARM hårdvara)  - Low-code/no-code  - Power pages  - Liveshare i Teams (=dela PowerPoint i teams) har fått ett API för att kunna dela på liknande sätt  - Metaverse - Followup: Lägga till företagets fonter i Powerpoint for the web rullas ut just nu   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=88538    Så här gör man: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/support-for-organization-fonts-in-powerpoint-for-the-web  - Windows 11 subsystem for Android får en STOR uppdatering   https://www.thurrott.com/windows/267417/windows-11-subsystem-for-android-gets-a-big-update  - Microsoft defender for IoT får stöd för VoIP, Printers, cameras, smart TVs osv   https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=93289  - Followup: Microsoft licensregler för att köra prylar på andra ställen än hos microsoft   https://www.zdnet.com/article/microsoft-goes-public-with-planned-changes-to-undo-restrictive-cloud-licensing-policies-in-europe/  APPLE - Apple nästan lika bra som Microsoft :-)   https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/20/how-to-avoid-being-scammed-by-fake-apple-support-staff  - Inte bara Microsoft som djävlas med Apple   https://www.macrumors.com/2022/05/19/fortnite-geforce-now-ios-launch/  - AR headset från apple?   https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/19/apples-mixed-reality-headset-has-reached-advanced-stage-of-development  - Vet du varför man ska ha pin-kod på sin telefon?   https://appleinsider.com/articles/22/05/20/texas-boys-31-cheeseburger-order-demonstrates-why-you-should-secure-your-iphone  GOOGLE: -  Android 13 får stöd för Braille   https://www.engadget.com/android-13-braille-display-support-accessibility-155020354.html  - Men Sverige då???   https://swedroid.se/google-nu-femte-storsta-smartphonetillverkaren-i-usa/  - Galaxy Watch 4 får Assistant   https://swedroid.se/samsung-galaxy-watch-4-far-till-sist-google-assistenten/  - Google TV   https://techcrunch.com/2022/05/24/google-tv-is-finally-launching-personalized-user-profiles-after-a-long-delay/  TIPS: - Och om man gillar musik så varför inte gissa vilken är låten (David gillade ju att gissa på film förra veckan)   https://www.heardle.app/    https://heardle80s.com/  - Eller om man slutat vilja gissa och bara vill spela Tetris… typ   https://unit520.net/deadtrees/  - OutHorse Your Email   https://www.visiticeland.com/outhorse-your-email/  PRYLLISTA - Björn:  Plasttak EXTREME (för jag är en bad boi!!) https://plastexperten.se/produkt/plasttak-extrem/  - Johan:  https://www.engadget.com/rodecaster-pro-ii-details-000035416.html            https://www.amazon.com/ENQIMAOYI-16-4FT5M-Extension-Connectors-Connector/dp/B09LHF7LL6            https://www.kjell.com/se/produkter/smarta-hem/smarta-hem-losningar/nedis-smartlife-smarta-hem/nedis-smart-led-list-med-wifi-5-m-p51715  EGNA LÄNKAR - En Liten Podd Om IT på webben,      http://enlitenpoddomit.se/  - En Liten Podd Om IT på Facebook,      https://www.facebook.com/EnLitenPoddOmIt/  - En Liten Podd Om IT på Youtube,      https://www.youtube.com/enlitenpoddomit  - Ge oss gärna en recension    - https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/en-liten-podd-om-it/id946204577?mt=2#see-all/reviews      - https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/en-liten-podd-om-it-158069  LÄNKAR TILL VART MAN HITTAR PODDEN FÖR ATT LYSSNA: - Apple Podcaster (iTunes), https://itunes.apple.com/se/podcast/en-liten-podd-om-it/id946204577  - Overcast, https://overcast.fm/itunes946204577/en-liten-podd-om-it  - Acast, https://www.acast.com/enlitenpoddomit  - Spotify, https://open.spotify.com/show/2e8wX1O4FbD6M2ocJdXBW7?si=HFFErR8YRlKrELsUD--Ujg%20  - Stitcher, https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-nerd-herd/en-liten-podd-om-it  - YouTube, https://www.youtube.com/enlitenpoddomit  LÄNK TILL DISCORD DÄR MAN HITTAR LIVE STREAM + CHATT - http://discord.enlitenpoddomit.se  (Och glöm inte att maila bjorn@enlitenpoddomit.se  om du vill ha klistermärken, skicka med en postadress bara. :) 

Has classroom management been a struggle? Listen to discover how you can create an effective classroom management plan that will actually work! Get notes & links at www.teach4theheart.com/186. Sign up for Your Smooth-Running Class at www.teach4theheart.com/plan. Take advantage of AACS's free placement services at www.aacs.org. Click the red "Placement Service" button.

Hello and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business side of cosmetic surgery and how Lionel Meadows, MD went from practicing as an obstetrician-gynecologist to also becoming a board-certified cosmetic surgeon. Have you ever gone down one path in life and then discovered you either out-grew it, discovered a different path that looked better or even started a brand new path? These paths commonly include choosing a mate, a place to live and/or a career path. For Dr. Lionel Meadows, it included a different specialty. In this week's Beauty and the Biz Podcast, I interviewed Dr. Lionel Meadows. He started out as an Ob-Gyn and practiced for 10 years before realizing he preferred cosmetic surgery. That urge for change sent him on a path of re-educating, re-tooling and building a new practice centered around cash-paying cosmetic patients. Dr. Meadows explains how he did it and what he learned along the way. Visit Dr. Lionel Meadows' website Enjoy and I look forward to your feedback –

Hello and welcome to Beauty and the Biz where we talk about the business side of cosmetic surgery and Joe Niamtu, DMD, who works 4 days a week and went from meager beginnings to driving a McLaren. After working with cosmetic surgeons for 22 years, some really stand out as exceptional.  They go above and beyond to hone their craft, teach, speak, give back and overcome obstacles, all while being a good human being.  This week's Beauty and the Biz Podcast guest is Joe Niamtu, DMD, cosmetic facial surgeon in private practice in VA.  He did not hold back and gave pearl after pearl. Here's a sampling of what we talked about: Staff being the biggest challenge and how to hire, fire and motivate them Unhappy patients – how to spot them beforehand and how to deal with them after the fact Before/After photos– how did he get over 10K photos when other surgeons can't? Dr. Niamtu figured it out… He works 4 days/week, charges what he wants and only works with patients he feels good about.  He also has a money-making system set up to include 7 oral maxillofacial surgery offices that allow him to focus on cosmetic surgery, while supporting the care of his special needs children. Dr. Niamtu is a true inspiration and greatly admired for the work he puts into living a full life.  Visit Dr. Niamtu's website Enjoy and I look forward to your feedback –  

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⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Easier Way To Scale Practice Revenues (Ep.142) Hello and welcome to this episode of Beauty and the Biz where we discuss how to get surgeons more patients and more profits through an easier way to scale practice revenues. This episode is entitled Easier Way To Scale Practice Revenues And it's especially for you if you're struggling to grow your practice without dramatically increasing your overhead. So, I'll talk about: What is takes to scale your practice The challenges coming at you and how to pivot How to thrive and survive no matter what is going on in the world. Because the objective is to set up your cosmetic surgical practice as a business so it's more profitable, more enjoyable to go to every day, and it frees up your valuable time, so you have more of it to spend doing what you like to do with the people you most enjoy being with. Because the ultimate goal to scale their practice includes a system that attracts a steady stream of cash-paying patients WITHOUT spending a fortune on advertising, chasing down leads, hiring more staff, discounting services or performing on social media. To achieve scalable impact, here's what you need: Leverage – use your assets you already have to generate more revenues with less effort and overhead Bankable Profits – not just revenues, but profits you actually take out of the practice and Transferrable Value – means you have separated you from the practice so you have the freedom to sell to someone else when it's time to exit But there are challenges ahead…. Privacy issues are killing your plans for attracting new patients to your practice. So much is happening behind the scenes with apple, google and FB trying to dominate consumer data capture, so they are no longer sharing data with advertisers like before. This makes it very difficult for you to attract new PREFERRED patients when you can no longer target specifically to certain audiences.  And that means Ad results will become incomplete and inaccurate because you now have only 10% of the data that used to be 100% available and will face more difficulties finding an easier way to scale practice revenues. So that forces you to increase your advertising budget substantially, as in 30-80% and HOPE the broader, less targeted audience is interested in cosmetic rejuvenation. It's very similar to old-school mass advertising like TV. You spend a fortune to talk to everyone, rather than a targeted audience most likely to want your services. So not only do your ad costs increase dramatically, so do poor quality leads. Since your ads are not as targeted to your preferred patients, you get a mixed bag of the public contacting you. Now your staff wastes a lot of time triaging these leads to determine who is really serious and who is flaky. So, you need well-trained staff and processes to qualify leads. BTW, if you aren't already, I recommend you charge a consult fee so at least, your time is better protected from wasted consults who have no intention of moving forward. Regardless of their motives, these few Internet companies affect you big time if you are using paid advertising to attract new cosmetic patients. And there is cause and effect to everything. This major increase in advertising costs has now made SEO popular again; however, the supply is much greater than the demand so it's getting near impossible to rank on the 1st page. On top of that, Google is turning into an answer engine in which they are answering consumer­ questions without them having to go to a website. So, you need really good fresh content that entices consumers to click and stay on your website. This is not an easier way to scale practice revenues since it takes time, money and energy to create that incredible content. Another huge challenge you want to plan for is your social media strategy. You most likely are paying someone to do this for you OR you're spending a lot of your own time posting to add more followers. But please keep in mind, you are only renting those followers. IG and FB own them so they are your landlord. They can raise the rent and/or kick you out at any time, so you lose your data you've spent years collecting. I'm sure you're aware that social media and plastic surgery don't get along. You are showing graphic material that can be offensive or hurt the self-esteem of the public so these platforms can close down your account without notice. They also decide who sees your organic content. FB & IG continually strangle your list to force you to “pay to play” by buying advertising. The latest stats show only 5.2% of your followers actually see your organic content so you have this false sense of security thinking you're marketing your practice when, in fact, it's drying up right before your eyes. To counter this dilemma, I recommend you own the data! You can no longer trust that audiences you have built on social media platforms will be available to you. The 1st party data is the future and the money is in your patient list data. Your followers become your best targeted list because they already raised their hand indicating they are interested in cosmetic rejuvenation. Use landing pages to capture your followers' name, email and cell so you can stay in touch no matter what happens. I'm imploring you to use the data and resources you already have built up over the years being in practice since it's no longer easy to come by. Another big challenge is Technical Advancements are coming at patients fast and furiously. Just google non-surgical and look what pops up what that means to you is plenty of patients still need your surgical expertise; however, way more will opt for non-surgical procedures first to delay surgery. So, meet them where they are now so you don't lose them to non-surgeons and med-spas. The point is to develop that relationship early so they come for non-surgical AND stay for surgical procedures, thus, an easier way to scale practice revenues. So, Give these challenges, how CAN you scale your practice? Attract more patients from proven sources Return more often & spend more Encourage referrals, reviews and sharing on social so you DON'T spend on advertising for new patients. This will take a mindset shift…. The short-term, one-and-done mentality no longer works. Instead, look at each patient as an unpaid practice revenue-generator who brings you new patients for free. Once you embrace this “patients for life” mindset, you will treat your patients differently and they will react in kind by building your practice for you organically. So, here's what I'm proposing… Enjoy the surgical side of your practice while also building up your non-surgical as a healthy stand-alone profit center and here's why…. Patients enter different doors to cosmetic rejuvenation, so you want to meet them where they are. Some will go straight to surgical and then stay for more, while others dabble in non-surgical, some for years, before they are ready for your surgical option and give you a path to an easier way to scale practice revenues. And the beauty of our industry is that Cosmetic Consumers Have ENDLESS NEEDS The non-surgical industry has grown to over $3BB dollars and continues to grow thanks to social trends, social media and advanced technologies that continue to fuel the demand. And let's face it, we females are hard on ourselves. We stare in the mirror and critique ourselves and then we finally have enough and do something about it and then what do we do? We find the next thing that bothers us about us and focus on that. It never ends and that's what keeps all of us in business! I also looked up the most recent Aesthetic society stats and non-surgical is now 1/3 of all aesthetic procedures performed and growing. And, here's another interesting stat… Loyal non-surgical patients spend 67% more than new patients and that makes sense because If they know, like and trust you, they are open to your recommendations and will gladly buy your packages when offered. Here's the best part…. a 5% increase in non-surgical patient retention increases your profits by 25% – 95%. Because recurrent non-surgical patients tend to buy more, return more often and refer their friends, which is an easier way to scale practice revenues. This increases their lifetime value and decreases your advertising budget and that makes for a great P&L statement. So, it's the Retention of your patients that scales your practice using resources you already have and paid dearly for. You likely have a database of hundreds or thousands of patients. Can you imagine what would happen to your bottom line if a majority of them returned for more and referred their friends? I know for a fact many of them would gladly return and refer if given the opportunity. Heck, even Google agrees: One day, I was so frustrated with all the changes going on in digital advertising and tripling your costs to get mediocre results, I "Googled" how can I get more cosmetic patients and Google said: Get more reviews Enhance your online presence Use social media Respond to reviews Train your staff Build strong relations with existing patients and referrals will follow   BTW, here's the greatest missed opportunity: Word-of-mouth referrals. Also, an easier way to scale practice revenues. Duct Tape Marketing says 83% of business owners claim their main source of new business is referrals. But here's the crazy part... 93% of consumers say they would refer their friends to you BUT only 29% actually do. So, the smart thing to do is to work on that difference of 64% – that's where the money is (not your TikTok videos) Word of mouth referrals are not a happy accident You need to champion patients by asking them – making it easy and reminding them To pull this altogether, here is the structure to follow for an easier way to scale practice revenues in this order. Increase referrals and reviews Retain more patients Add more value to differentiate you from your competitors Ongoing staff training Increase your conversion rate Increase your patients' transaction value Increase frequency of patient visits THEN Increase leads and more web traffic   But most practices have this backwards. They focus only on the bottom rung to increase leads, skip the leverage parts so they and their staff work a lot harder than necessary for less results. The goal is to create a system to scale your practice by 10X'ing the value of your non-surgical patients so if they are typically worth $1K to you, they are soon worth $10K to you because you have a proven system to compel them to return more often, refer more of their friends, give you reviews, and share you on social media with their followers. So, now you have peace of mind knowing you have a steady stream of patients coming in month after month to give you predictable revenues. You'll agree that this is an easier way to scale practice revenues. This scalable system needs to be a creative solution that eliminates discounting and decreases advertising. This will ensure you operate more profitably so you keep more of the revenues you bring in. And this system needs to be on autopilot so you and your staff can focus on the patient experience. It also needs to be unique to anything else out there by changing the conversation. Here's what I mean… Most practices don't realize how insanely difficult it is to get a complete stranger to buy something from them, so they fall back on price, as in discounting their services. That message attracts price-shoppers but then you're frustrated that you're being nickel-and-dimed to death. All of this discounting hurts your profits and your image and it's a race to the bottom because you can't compete if you're barely covering your overhead. It's also not a fun way to run your practice.         So, the solution is to change the conversation from discounting to rewarding your patients with free cosmetic services since the most effective word in advertising has been and will always be FREE, so we use it strategically to create an easier way to scale practice revenues. This makes it more fun for your patients to work towards winning something and you keep way more of your profits and revenues. That's how you scale a cosmetic practice you enjoy going to and are proud of. If that sounds interesting to you, please check out www.KISSLoyalty.com for the details.   P.S. Can you please leave a quick review at Apple Podcasts? Just click the link HERE If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Fellowship To New Practice Build-Out - Interview with Lauren Umstattd, MD (Ep.141) Hello and welcome to this episode of Beauty and the Biz where we discuss how to get surgeons more patients and more profits with special guest, Lauren Umstattd, MD. Once you finish fellowship – you have a big decision to make… Do you join a hospital? Do you join another practice? Do you buy someone else's practice? Or, do you just go for it and start your own private practice from scratch?     This week's Beauty and the Biz Podcast (link) is an interview with Lauren Umstattd, MD who did just that. Dr. Umstattd is an up-and-coming facial plastic surgeon. She recently finished her fellowship in TN and has returned to Kansas to start her solo practice literally from scratch.  Listen in as we talk about: How she selected the site to build out her 5K+ square foot facility, including an accredited surgical center; How she plans to market herself as a new provider in the community; and How being a Division 1 gymnast gives her a winning mindset and a whole lot more…. Visit Dr. Umstattd's website at https://faceleawood.com/   Enjoy!   P.S. Can you please leave a quick review at Apple Podcasts? Just click the link HERE If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. How to Increase Your Conversions (Ep.140) Hello and welcome to this episode of Beauty and the Biz where we discuss how to get surgeons more patients and more profits, as well as on how to increase your conversions. So, does Your Receptionist Need Help Converting More Callers to Appointments? And/or Does Your Coordinator Need Help Converting More Consultations to Paid Procedures? Be honest. It's better to face it and fix it than it is to ignore it and keep losing. Times have changed. It's just too competitive to be mediocre. And it's too costly to attract new prospective cosmetic patients only to lose them at the converting stage. That means, you want to be better than your competitors, so they choose YOU, but only if you know how to increase your conversions Let's remember, Aesthetic patients don't NEED aesthetic services – they WANT them. When patients are spending their own money on elective procedures, they expect a certain level of service and that starts with the first telephone call they make to your office, to the staff they meet along the way and, of course, to the coordinator who gets them to a yes.  Converting (or lack of) is a big problem in a majority of practices. As a matter of fact, 8 out of 10 offices have poorly-trained staff that cost them thousands of dollars a year in missed revenues. The number #1 complaint I get from surgeons is you have great staff but they are not skilled enough in promoting you to your prospective patients who call and visit, which is a direct result of not knowing how to increase conversions. So, if you don't address THIS part of your patient lead process, you will continue to put more time, money and effort into advertising for new cosmetic patients and not get enough back in return when they don't say YES to an appointment and then YES to a procedure. This puts fickle consumer patients in the driver's seat and that's what is leading to a waste of your valuable time and holes in your schedule. But here's the good news…. It's a problem with an easy solution.  Or, at least easier than the alternative which is to throw a ton more money at lead generation and play the numbers game. But then you risk staff burnout since it takes a lot of time, energy and hassle to go through all these questionable leads to determine which of them are actually serious about moving forward and learning how to increase your conversions. And the last thing you need right now is staff turnover since it's become increasingly difficult to find good people. So let's talk about your phones first. Have you ever cringed listening to your receptionist loose callers? Do you wish she sounded confidant and more professional? How she can learn to increase her conversions? To put bad phones in perspective in terms of what they are costing you, if you lose just Injectable Patient per day valued at $500 that's = $132,000 per year Or 1 Surgical Patient per day valued at $5K that's  = $1,320,000 per year Yikes! You probably didn't realize just how much money is slipping through your fingers because your team isn't prepared to handle patient inquiries effectively. The fact is, patients aren't ever going to meet you and your coordinator if your phone staff can't successfully convert callers to appointments Frankly, your staff may be unknowingly sabotaging your best practice promotional efforts because they simply don't know how to convert consistently and don't know how to increase conversions. Let's talk about your receptionist. Think about how you feel when you call a business and your call is handled poorly. Perhaps the phone rang a long time before someone picked up but then they put you on hold. Perhaps you got stuck in the phone tree from hell and got lost in all the choices so you gave up and hung up. Certainly, that's not the way the business owner would want you to be treated. Well, it's the same in your practice. Most surgeons don't believe this happens in their own office - until they hear it for themselves so let me know if you want us to mystery shop your practice. I assure you, in my consulting work, I have called hundreds of practices and have been amazed at what I've heard on the other end of the phone when it comes to knowing how to increase your conversions. So here's a typical scenario.... You have spent a fortune re-designing your website (again) to ensure Google and their rules don't ban you from the Internet. And, you work with a company to get your SEO in shape so prospective patients can find you online. You are most likely spending advertising dollars on Real Self, Google Adwords, banner ads and directories which isn't cheap. Then, you conquered the world of social media. You've hired a team to blog for you, write content, and update your FB page regularly. You even assigned an internal staff person to be your “social media director” in an attempt to increase your conversions. This is costing you time and money but you're sure it's helping. So, the stage is set and you are ready for new cosmetic patients. And all your efforts are working!! Prospective cosmetic patients found you online, they learned enough about you and they are confident you are a great choice to help them with their needs. They eagerly call your office with anticipation knowing you are a first-class practice ONLY TO HEAR.... “Doctor's office. Please hold”.... Click and now on hold? Or they are greeting by A disinterested receptionist with no enthusiasm Or A friendly receptionist who doesn't know anything? This WAS NOT the image or experience your callers expected. That “incongruence” between your image portrayed to the prospective cosmetic patient is lost when that image is not carried through to your receptionist and how they handle callers on the phone, which directly stems from their knowing how to increase your conversions. What a waste to lose that cash-paying patient before you even got to meet them. By the way, do you monitor your calls for consistency to be sure what you think is being said is actually being said? Working with practices and call centers for years, I learned you can't take anything for granted. Just when you think you have trained your staff, you find they went right back to their old ways. So, it takes constant never-ending improvement and accountability to ensure they stay professional and on script. For example, If you're having trouble getting your callers to book an appointment with you because they're price-shopping, try this proven strategy: When the caller asks your receptionist, "How much is it?" train your receptionist to say, "Oh sure Sara, I can help you with that. It's one of our most popular procedures and, just so you know, Dr. Smith has been in practice for more than (10) years and has performed over (1,500) of those procedures and he's even trained other physicians." "Of course, Dr. Smith would need to examine you and meet with you to determine exactly what result you're looking for, but I can tell you it starts at $3500 and you'll get the exact pricing at your consultation." "Dr. Smith sees new patients on Tuesday and Thursdays so so you have a preference or should I just tell you our next available date?" This Exceptional Receptionist response catapults you to expert status, pulls the patient out of commodity-thinking and asks for the appointment without pushing and really helps on how to increase your conversions. Now let's talk about Increasing Your Consultation Conversion Rate Let's say you have great front desk staff, and they are excellent at booking callers to consultations. The patient comes in and is greeted by that same friendly front desk person. The visiting patient now goes through your consultation process of completing paperwork, having photos taken and meeting with you, the surgeon, to discuss your recommendations. So far, so good. Now your patient coordinator takes over. Her job is to present the numbers, answer additional questions and book surgery. But is that what actually happens? How often do you hear from your coordinator the would-be patients walked out the door without booking, never to be heard from again? And then when you ask them about it, your coordinator tells you things like: They were just price shopping They can't afford it They had to talk to their husband But is that really true? I guarantee at least 20% of those consults were lost due to your coordinator NOT being skilled and/or experienced enough to convert them. Your patient coordinator can be a game-changer for your bottom line so please choose carefully who is representing you because she must believe in YOU, your skills as a surgeon and truly believe you are the best choice so she can present you as such to your prospective patients. Only then can she learn how to increase conversions. BTW, the easiest way for your coordinator to close more consults is to show off her OWN results from your skills and expertise. That turns her into a personal story teller about her own journey, as well as an aesthetic advisor and immediately builds trust and credibility with the prospective patient who can see for themselves, results they, too, can expect. She also must have powerful rapport-building skills to quickly bond with your prospective patients so they connect. Consider what a difficult conversation this is to have with a complete stranger. The cosmetic patient is uncomfortable with their appearance, so they are feeling vulnerable and anxious. The coordinator's duty is to put them at ease and reassure them they are in the right place and will be happy with their result when they decide to move forward. This will allow them to easily learn how to increase your conversions. Your coordinator must have a process set up and powerful questions to ask, to help the patient articulate what they want, why they want it and what it will take for them to say YES. And, Your Patient Coordinator MUST “Comfortably and Confidently” close by asking for a decision. So many practices have patient coordinators who are nice and look the part but have no idea how to ASK FOR A DECISION, which in-turn, helps them on how to increase your conversions. This one skill is a practice game changer when you have a skilled professional representing you. But like anything else in life, it's a learned skill. It takes proven strategies and practice. For example, a trained and skilled patient coordinator is never pushy or aggressive. They have the words and scripts and processes they follow to “lead” the patient to a decision that is comfortable for the patient. For example, a simple closing strategy is to use an “assumptive” statement to help the patient make a decision. So, after your coordinator presents the quote, she confidently goes back to the computer and says, “Sara, since Dr. Smith is pretty booked out, so let me give you some dates we still have available to give you an idea of when you can have this done.” If Sara doesn't object, she is moving forward and you are that much closer to a yes so keep going. Here is the secret to your success. A professional gets good at the fundamentals. They learn and practice the key components needed to be successful. They know it takes repetition and never-ending improvement of the core basics so they become second nature. Lastly, I want to touch on Staff accountability You'll always get better results when you have the end game in mind so you know what you are striving for. The most effective goals are the ones that are obtainable but a stretch, and, they are also measured regularly so staff is held accountable, which helps to increase your conversions.  For example, your receptionist's goals can be: Answer the phone with a friendly smile within 3 rings Convert 60% new callers coming in from the Internet Convert 90% of those referred by WOM referrals Keep calls under 4 minutes Your coordinator's goals can be: Make pre-consult calls Convert 60% consults coming from the Internet Convert 90% consults from WOM referrals Block 1 hour per week to make F/U calls But the secret is to regularly go over the goals and actions taken to reach those goals to give praise and suggestions for improvement so your staff knows you care. Executing these goals and the strategies I just went over should give you a nice raise this year so execute, practice and see what happens. Of course, If your receptionist and/or coordinator could use professional converting training, check out www.ConvertingClub.com for the strategies, scripts and accountability your staff needs to help you grow. P.S. Can you please leave a quick review at Apple Podcasts? Just click the link HERE If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Manage 75 Staff? No Way! Interview with Edwin Williams, MD (Ep.139) Hello and welcome to this episode of Beauty and the Biz with Edwin Williams, MD. Very few surgeons understand the business side of plastic surgery like Dr. Williams, so I had him on Beauty and the Biz to share his pearls. He's a facial plastic surgeon in private practice in upstate New York in a cute town called Latham in Albany which happens to be the capital of NY. He has grown his multi-specialty practice in a 22K square foot facility with 7 surgeons, 75 staff, a surgical center, hair center and medspa. Listen in as Dr. Williams shares his business acumen that helped him grow an 8-figure practice with lots of moving parts. Even if you have no aspirations for such growth, you'll get the fundamentals needed for any size practice. This is a “must hear” if you struggle with inconsistent revenues, staff issues that keep you up at night and you're bordering on burnout from being the surgeon, manager, marketer and all the other hats you wear. Visit Dr. Williams' website P.S. Can you please leave a quick review at Apple Podcasts? Just click the link HERE If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Cosmetic Patient Retention Guide for 2022   In this episode I'm going to talk about why patient retention should be your #1 Focus because would you rather have a patient one time or for a lifetime? The real money and leverage is in the lifetime cosmetic patient since you spent a lot of money attracting them to you, so they are pure profit from then on. Cosmetic patient retention, outlined in my Cosmetic Patient Retention Guide, comes down to a few specific elements that make all the difference. Those are: providing a WOW experience, staying top-of-mind, and building a relationship that establishes you as trusting, reliable and likable. Here's how to 10X the Value of Loyal Cosmetic Patients: Beyond the revenue generated by repeat cosmetic patients, there are social benefits to having a loyal following. The first of which is the power of your practice evangelists who return, review, refer, approve their before/after photos to be shown to the public, videotape a testimonial, and share you on social media. This is the main reason why a focus on cosmetic patient retention can create your unpaid marketing sales team by boosting your revenues significantly so a cosmetic patient who was worth $1K to you is now worth $10K to you when you have a retention/loyalty system in place. And Let's talk about Word of Mouth Referrals from these loyal patients. It only makes sense that cosmetic patients have to remember your brand in order to promote it. On top of that, if they have a WOW experience, they are much more likely to buy from you, and to refer their friends and family. There are various studies that show that word-of-mouth marketing is one of the most valuable forms of marketing. Why is that? Because 92% of people trust recommendations from friends and family over other types of advertising. Once consumers get a recommendation from someone they trust, they are far more likely to become loyal cosmetic patients. Once a cosmetic patient is loyal to  your practice, they are more likely to spend more as well. The lifetime value of referred cosmetic patients is 16% higher than non-referred cosmetic patients. How the referral occurred makes a difference too. A Harris Poll found that 82% of consumers said they seek recommendations from friends and family, and 67% said they are more likely to purchase when a friend or family member shared it through social media or email. Social media influencers are a good form of word-of-mouth marketing as well. Though influencers may not be family and friends, they offer valuable and somewhat unbiased opinions that their followers trust, and that can influence their buying decisions. However, the quality of your customer service is measured by the kind of relationship you establish with your cosmetic patients, and that relationship will determine how invested they are in your success. Revenues from happy cosmetic patients, as well as word- of-mouth recommendations, have the power to become a huge portion of your annual revenues, dramatically reducing your cosmetic patient acquisition costs and increasing your revenues. Here are the Common Barriers to Patient Retention. Due to the profit maximizers and social benefits of cosmetic patient retention, it is important to understand exactly why cosmetic patients quit your practice.   That understanding comes from learning about cosmetic patient preferences, and the factors that cause them to churn. Churn, or attrition, is one of the most devastating factors affecting profitability because you lose the investment it took to attract each cosmetic patient in the first place, in addition to the loss of potential future revenues and referrals. Even a 5% monthly churn rate means a 60% loss of cosmetic patients over the course of one year. That statistic alone is scary enough, but on average, an individual will tell nine people about good experiences and 16 people about poor experiences. Imagine if 60% of your cosmetic patients were telling 16 of their friends about bad service they had received with you. The numbers add up quickly and it's clear to see why it's so important to learn why patients churn and how to minimize it. So, when it comes to attrition prevention, the effect of patient relationships is truly astounding. Research has shown that improving the cosmetic patient experience helps increase loyalty and drives growth. Relationship building encompasses different things, but the most  important aspect is the cosmetic patient's perception of their own importance to your practice. They want exceptional cosmetic patient service, appreciation, and a personal touch that helps them connect on a deeper level than your average practice interaction. Have you ever been a “regular” at a restaurant, brewery, or coffee shop? When someone goes into a practice and they know them by name, that can go a long way in making them feel special and will certainly make them want to come back. Because here's the thing.. Emotions drive patient decisions, and those emotions are strongly affected by their personal interactions with a practice. When cosmetic patients are ready for more cosmetic rejuvenation, what will make them return to you instead of your competitors? Being memorable and a creative loyalty program can go a long way in turning a one-time cosmetic patient into a lifelong cosmetic patient. Neglecting the relationship, however, or failing to keep in touch, can almost guarantee that patient will shop around and wander off to your competitors. The plastic surgery industry only sees cosmetic patients a few times a year (or even every few years) so you are especially susceptible to passive churn because cosmetic patients may simply forget about their previous positive experiences. By connecting with them on a personal level, a consistent relationship serves as a foundation for staying top of mind anytime they need cosmetic rejuvenation. However, when we talk about loyalty, we need to talk about Customer Service because they work hand in hand. Bad customer service is the No. 1 problem leading to dissatisfaction and attrition. A consumer is four times more likely to defect to a competitor if the problem is service related rather than price or procedure related. This tells you that cosmetic patients care more about the social aspect of a practice than they do the personal cost, or even the quality of their procedure. So consumers are now prioritizing quality of interaction over personal gain and they feel emotionally invested in their buying decisions. While this provides an opportunity for practices to foster connections, it can also be a double-edged sword. If cosmetic patients feel ignored, mistreated, or generally dissatisfied, they are considerably more likely to take their business elsewhere, regardless of the quality of the service. So, what else is causing cosmetic patients to leave one practice for another? …… Here it is….Retention Isn't a Practice Priority. Most cosmetic practices have a greater focus on cosmetic patient leads, and only a few focus on retention. The shiny new object in our industry is the new cosmetic patient. Gaining a new cosmetic patient is exciting. It's proof that your marketing efforts are working and, of course, it's new revenues. But when all of the focus is put on cosmetic patient acquisition, it leaves existing cosmetic patients feeling like they were left out in the cold. Practices often tend to treat new cosmetic patients better as well by offering a welcome discount, a free gift with their first purchase, etc., with the hope that putting in a lot of effort at the beginning will be enough to maintain them as long-term cosmetic patients. When you change this mindset from short-sighted acquisition that is focused on the one-time procedure to cosmetic patient retention that measures the cosmetic patients' lifetime value and potential profit as a whole, you win the long game. So, How Can You Improve Cosmetic Patient Retention? I read an article where the author compares marketing to pushing a boulder uphill — you can either do it yourself, or you can recruit an army of enthusiastic cosmetic patients to help you push your practice to the top for you. The boulder metaphor is a great example because it really embodies the physical and emotional struggle of sales and marketing, which can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. It also shows how a strong relationship with cosmetic patients can become a revenue lifeline through retention, referrals and social proof. You turn your existing patient list into your network and keep in touch so they remember you when talking to friends. There is no simple equation for making cosmetic patients stay, but there are several strategies practices can focus on in order to minimize their attrition rates, increase their retention value, and boost referrals. For example, you can play on patients' inherent desire for reciprocity similar to a free mint with your check at a restaurant that was found to increase tips by up to 20%. Whether it be through thoughtful gestures (like free gifts) or exceptional cosmetic patient service, the point is that people love to be appreciated, and they feel obligated to return the favor. So, knowing this, rather than having a goal of making money, go into every transaction wondering what you can do to improve that cosmetic patient's life, change their day, or make something easier for them. This is one of the key ways to ensure that cosmetic patient service goes beyond the first visit, and it also improves your chances of transitioning prospects into cosmetic patients who return, refer, review and share you on social media. And be sure you are Communicating With Your ExistingPatients... Texting or calling a friend is one of the easiest ways to maintain your relationship with them, no matter what's being said. It's a way of showing them that you care and want to hear how they are doing. As a practice, it's obviously not efficient to have a phone conversation with each of your cosmetic patients but communicating with them somehow will show them that they mean something to you. Regardless of the mode of communication (in-house signage, social media, email, texting, in person) there are two important things to remember: make it meaningful and do it consistently. It's the consistency that builds trust and indicates to your patients you care and are a premier practice. Regarding marketing - There are many marketing channels to choose from to communicate with your patients, so which one is the best? The answer is, the one your patients pay attention to. The challenge with that is you will run out of time, money, and energy trying to be everywhere your patients are. So it's best to use a strategic marketing plan that incorporates all main channels such as email, text, social media, your website and in-house signage. So where does discounting fit in? My answer is, it doesn't. It's time to Change Your Message Away from Discounting. When you do communicate with your patients, what do you normally say? Because you want more business now, it's common to announce special offers to get a response. But when you continue to lead with special offers, the response dwindles because your patients know they can “get a deal” anytime. Discounting your services is a race to the bottom. It hurts your brand, attracts price-shoppers, and eats up your profits. A better approach is to offer patients something of value that doesn't hurt your profits but makes them feel acknowledged and appreciated. And that's where a proven loyalty program comes in. Since the cost of getting a new patient is 7X more than keeping an existing patient, nurturing existing patients with a loyalty program is a powerful strategy that grows your practice revenues. To ensure the best results, choose a loyalty program that includes the following features: Exclusivity – Patients can only get rewards from YOU. This locks out your competitors by putting golden handcuffs on your loyal patients. It's got to be Easy so patients understand the rules and staff can easily use it and... It has to be Fun – Patients love getting to the next tier while growing your practice for you The marketing has to Done-for-You – This saves you time and ensures consistent communication with your existing patients and lastly,  The reporting has to show detailed monthly stats of your results and profits So, in Conclusion.. There are three foundational elements to a successful cosmetic patient retention strategy: creating and establishing relationships, a WOW patient experience, and consistent communication. Cosmetic patient retention efforts, as discussed in my Cosmetic Patient Retention Guide, can be maximized by using multichannel campaigns: email, text, social media, signage and in-person. The right loyalty program, executed consistently, can 10X revenues while decreasing advertising costs and eliminating discounting. 46% of patients spend more after they join a loyalty program. 83% of patients say a loyalty program will keep them coming back, I want to introduce you to the KiSS Loyalty Club  that is the key to building meaningful relationships that go beyond the practice transaction. It's done for you software and marketing solution that includes multichannel marketing which is the best way to achieve retention, by providing cosmetic patients with a consistent and friendly way to connect with practices on a regular basis. The KiSS Loyalty Club practices we work with have found tremendous success in increasing their # of visits, revenues, new patients, retention, referrals, reviews, social proof and social media and, as a result, the overall lifetime value of their patients. It also provides practices with a tremendous opportunity to build their brand, increase cosmetic patient satisfaction, and distinguish themselves in an increasingly competitive market. If your practice wants to cut through the marketing and advertising noise that is being thrown at consumers every day, let's talk to see if you are a good fit for the KiSS Loyalty club. My team handles all of the design, copy, technology, strategy, props, training, support and reporting since we have tested it and know what it takes to be successful. Your practice can see a 10X increase in cosmetic revenues and patient lifetime value with the KiSS Club developing lasting relationships with your existing patients…on autopilot. Go to www.KissLoyaltyClub.com to schedule a demo today. Click HERE to download my Cosmetic Patient Retention Guide for 2022!   If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Hello, I'm sure you are [painfully] aware that it's no longer enough to be an excellent surgeon in order to be successful. That's a given. It's just as important to gain other new skills as the world changes around you. That's why we talk about the business and marketing of plastic surgery on the Beauty and the Biz Podcast. And why I interviewed P. Daniel Ward, MD.     Dr. Ward is a facial cosmetic and reconstructive surgeon in private practice with three offices throughout Utah. Listen in as Dr. Ward talks about how he has grown his own successful cosmetic practice by: Bringing on key team players to free him up to do what he does best Managing both the surgical and non-surgical demands of his patients Where social media fits into his marketing plan and a whole lot more Dr. Ward also mentioned that in 2013, Forbes reported that Salt Lake City was the vainest city in the United States! Who would have thought?!? Visit Dr. Cole's website at https://www.wardmd.com If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

Welcome to "Beauty and the Biz", where we talk about the business and marketing side of plastic surgery, and Plastic Surgery Marketing Trends for 2022. I'm your host, Catherine Maley, author of "Your aesthetic practice - What your patients are saying", and consultant to plastic surgeons to get them more patients and profits. LEARN MORE ➡️ https://bit.ly/3ykNLEa     ⬇️. ⬇️. ⬇️. Plastic Surgery Marketing Trends for 2022 If what you're doing to grow your cosmetic practice is not working anymore or working as well as it used to, this podcast is for you. The world of consumer demand, technology and marketing continues to change so it behooves you to change with it to keep up. There's a new term called “Smarketing” which sums it up beautifully. You educate yourself and then invest in smart marketing efforts that give you better results for less cost. That means more profits for you to do what you like. The following are (14) marketing trends for 2022, in no particular order, that build your presence and brand, while attracting more quality cosmetic patients to your practice. SEO is Popular Again Content Marketing Privacy Rules Will Increase Advertising Costs by 30-80% Social Media Platforms are Strangling Your Audience Acquire Your Own Data! Google AdWords (also known as PPC) will Get More Expensive for Lesser Results User Generated Content (UGC) Influencer Marketing  Video is Uber Popular Personality Marketing is Hot Texting and Messaging Retention is the New Patient Attraction Strategy Email Marketing Makes a Come Back There are no more silver bullets, you must optimize for marginal gains to win   This shift in mindset and focus is how you will win in 2022 and beyond. If you want to grow your revenues with “Smarketing” to attract more patients without discounting, so you have more income without working harder, more free time and you never again have to worry about attracting a steady stream of cash-paying patients, Click Here for a 30-Minute Strategy Call with Catherine. If you want to talk more about your specific situation, just leave me a message at https://www.CatherineMaley.com, or DM me on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/CatherineMaleyMBA.

Have you ever worked with a student who needs an AAC, but you don't know which one would work best for them? If you have, then you'll appreciate this episode. Annabeth and Mara from The Fanny Pack Therapist have found that their respective therapy styles, as a speech language pathologist and an occupational therapist, mesh so well that they teamed up to help more students.Annabeth and Mara love how AACs empower students to find ways to communicate their thoughts and needs with the people around them. They've found that AACs don't prohibit verbal speech, but simply give a child a way to communicate while they work toward verbal speech. You don't want to miss their ABCs of AACs on their Instagram page from October 2020.By collaborating together, SLPs and OTs can get a more holistic view of a child. While the SLP is evaluating a child's expressive and receptive skills, an OT can come in and see where a child's fine motor skills are. And once they've passed the initial evaluation, together, the SLP and OT can try signs, low-tech options, verbal speech, and just about anything else to see what works.I hope this episode gets your wheels turning on how you can work with other professionals or how you can help your students or clients use AACs to meet their therapy goals. Make sure you check out The Fanny Pack Therapist for more ideas on collaborating with other therapists.What's Inside:Listen to how Annabeth and Mara collaborate in the age of COVID.The importance of shared goals with other intervention specialists, and what that can look like for your students.Communication is a basic right, and an AAC gives a student a chance to communicate.How can someone improve their competency in the AAC world if they don't have any previous experience?

Something I find so inspiring is to watch a student find a way to communicate with the people who exist in their world. For over 47 years, Susan Berkowitz has been helping students with autism learn to communicate by whatever means are necessary. Using Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), Susan is reaching students who are complete non-speakers or who struggle to communicate the full range of their thoughts and feelings.Susan has a wealth of knowledge, and she's passionate about helping teachers, parents, and fellow Speech-Language Pathologists find the tools they need to teach their students. She tells the amazing story of one of her students who stopped his self-injurious behavior after she created a POG book filled with 120 pages of pictures that he was able to use to communicate that he wanted to run outside.There are so many options for AACs, and since the technology for this field is so new, there will continue to be new options every year. Susan has found it helpful to become good friends with the AAC customer service reps so that she has direct insight into this industry.If you think one of your students would benefit with an AAC, or you'd like to learn more about apps, games, or strategies that you can use in your therapy sessions, Susan is really a wealth of information. Check out her book, her websites, or her TPT store for more resources.What's Inside:Why we should never rearrange the symbols on a child's AAC system.How to move a student beyond requesting and into communicating.Susan's tips for using technology to teach students how to communicate.If you have limited cognitive energy, you're limited by how much effort you can put into communication. 

John and Dave kick off this Saturday edition of Mac Geek Gab answering your questions and solving your problems. Topics this week include removing Mail attachments, converting your AACs to MP3 for your car, differences in maintenance utilities, migrating from POP to IMAP, and more. Download, listen, and enjoy. Why […]