Last week’s blog talked about the many benefits of using assistants in a practice. I know some of you think that using an assistant probably isn’t realistic for you. Let me try to convince you otherwise. Some of you may think it’s illegal in your state if you are an audiologist. More than half of […]
I’ve shared my Keys to Success in my blogs but I also like the opportunity to show firsthand how to take a practice from Fine to Fabulous and that’s how I came up with the idea to offer Dr Gyl’s Weekend to Learn More About Business and Yourself. This is no ordinary seminar. I keep the groups small and intimate so […]
Audiology is a female driven profession with approximately 85% of professionals being women. So why is it that women, with the same educational credentials, are still paid significantly less than men? According to a survey published by ASHA in June of 2019, female audiologists make as much as 30% less than their male counterparts. I […]
You don’t want to miss this great opportunity to grow your practice! Consider joining the Sapphire Society. The sapphire is a precious gem that represents strength, wisdom and good fortune and that is just what this group will offer to its members. DrGyl’s Sapphire Society offers a new and awesome opportunity for business-minded professionals! Membership […]
Colleagues ask me what I feel is the most important element for business success and it doesn’t take me long to answer – Track, Track, Track. As a business owner, I have become a numbers fanatic. Key metrics tell the story of the health of the business. I have found that looking at data is critical for […]
Living in a world of instant gratification, it’s not easy today to delight a patient. Most people want their problems solved quickly and expeditiously. If you can do that, you will probably have a patient for life and if you can’t your business may not survive. When faced with increasing competition, customer service can be […]
My latest blog talks about the importance of providing exceptional service to your patients. One sure way to win the battle with third party providers and big box sellers is to focus on providing service that is out of this world. I have heard that Costco hearing aid customers are waiting as long as three […]
There are just never enough hours in a day. Can you relate? I only see patients a couple days a week and I have a large staff and I still get up at daybreak just to manage the day. When I browse through an internet group chat, I notice many colleagues sharing this same frustration. […]
Managing employees can be a very difficult and big job. When an employee doesn’t do what is expected of him or her, it’s tempting to blame the employee but the real problem often lies with the manager. This is not surprising in hearing healthcare practices since most of us never studied HR or were taught […]
What do you think is the number one mistake practice owners make? Not charging enough, working too little, working too much, too few employees, too many employees?? In truth, all of these can be a problem but the NUMBER ONE MISTAKE practice owners make is not knowing the breakeven point of their business. Do you know exactly how much […]