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Making Strides for Animal ChiropracticFind Your Voice: How Confident Communication Elevates Chiropractic Care; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCDr. Katie of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses the importance of effective communication in building rapport and confidence in animal chiropractic practices. She shares personal stories highlighting the significance of understanding client needs and overcoming imposter syndrome. Katie also provides strategies for handling new patient phone calls, offering solutions to improve customer service and ensure clients feel heard and cared for. She also includes great takeaways such as the power of permission-based questions, maintaining confident word choice, and the importance of follow-up to build trust and retention.Topics covered in this episode: Building...2025-07-2825 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticNavigating the Journey: Pros and Cons of Different Chiropractic Practice Models; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCListen to the podcast: https://pod.link/1493136789Navigating the Journey: Pros and Cons of Different Chiropractic Practice Models; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie shares her experiences and insights into different animal chiropractic practice models. After starting as a mobile practitioner with low overhead and flexible scheduling, she transitioned to working in various vet offices, appreciating the collaborative care aspect. Recently, she achieved the milestone of opening her own physical office, which allows for more control and a tailored patient experience, albeit...2025-05-1919 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticBeyond Hands-On Care: The Real Business of Animal Chiropractic; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the often-overlooked but crucial aspect of being an animal chiropractic provider: the importance of building relationships. She shares her initial misconceptions about the profession and emphasizes the need for business acumen. Highlighting insights from her own experience and observations from shadowing a veterinarian surgeon, Dr. Katie explains how effective communication with clients and other professionals is vital for a sustainable and successful practice. This episode will encourage you to assess your business practices and consider what critical elements you might be neglecting....2025-04-2110 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticSetting Boundaries: Why Not Every Client Is the Right Fit; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the importance of not serving every client that is referred to you or that you meet to ensure career longevity and personal well-being. She emphasizes the need for animal chiropractic professionals to identify their ideal clients and avoid taking on those who may drain their energy or resources. Dr. Katie shares personal experiences and offers strategies to help fellow practitioners make more informed decisions about whom they serve and stresses the significance of maintaining a balance between financial needs and personal satisfaction in order to...2025-04-0713 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticDark Side Energy: Fueling Your Animal Chiropractic Dream; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the challenges and misconceptions of starting an animal chiropractic business. She emphasizes that business ownership is complex and often requires using negative energy and doubts from others as motivation. Dr. Katie also shares her personal experiences of overcoming skepticism and setbacks, stressing the importance of perseverance and resilience. This episode will help you to channel your own frustrations and obstacles into fuel for success and to understand the realities of building a professional career in animal chiropractic.Topics covered in this episode: 2025-03-2408 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticFrom Lone Wolf to Team Player: Linking Patients and Practitioners; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie discusses the importance of building strong relationships with veterinarians to offer the best care for animal patients. She shares her journey as an introvert in the field, tips for effective communication, and successful call scripts with veterinarians. Emphasizing teamwork and open communication, Dr. Katie provides practical advice for new animal chiropractors looking to grow their practice and foster professional networks.Topics covered in this episode: The importance of building relationships with veterinariansOvercoming introversion in businessEffective communication strategiesCall scripts for building your n...2025-02-1014 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticKindness in Practice: Building Better Boundaries in Animal Chiropractic; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of the Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic podcast, Dr. Katie explores the critical distinction between being a kind business owner versus a nice one. She shares insights inspired by Alex and Layla Hermosi on setting professional boundaries to avoid burnout and maintain personal well-being. Dr. Katie emphasizes the importance of having clear practice policies, identifying ideal clients, and implementing systems to ensure your business runs smoothly without constant personal involvement. She encourages you to establish and respect boundaries to ensure long-term satisfaction and sustainability in your practice.Topics covered in this episode: 2025-01-1316 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticFinancial Growth in Animal Chiropractic: Three Proven Ways; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode, Dr. Katie from Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic discusses essential business and mindset strategies for animal chiropractors. She shares her journey from a high-volume insurance-based human practice to a successful mobile cash-based animal chiropractic business. Dr. Katie emphasizes the importance of personal development, and understanding the value of services, and offers three main ways to increase income: seeing more patients, adding new services, and enhancing the client experience to justify higher fees. You don’t want to miss this episode!Topics covered in this episode: Starting a mobile chiropractic businessThe business min...2024-12-2314 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticAnimal Chiropractic Realities: Pain is Mandatory, Suffering is Optional; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie delves into the emotional and professional challenges faced by animal chiropractors, emphasizing that while pain in the profession is inevitable, suffering can be avoided through proactive measures. She shares her journey of overcoming adversities, advocating for legislative changes, and stepping out of her comfort zone. She gives practical strategies for personal and professional growth, including breaking free from limiting beliefs, attending meetings, networking, and investing in education. Dr. Katie also highlights the importance of community support and consistent motivation, encouraging practitioners to take control of their circumstances and...2024-11-0415 minMaking Strides for Animal ChiropracticCreating a Lasting Impact: Retention Strategies for Chiropractors: Phase 3 and Phase 4 Guide; Dr. Kaitlyn Lackey, DCIn this episode of Making Strides for Animal Chiropractic, Dr. Katie discusses essential strategies for providing a luxury experience that clients won't find elsewhere. She shares practical tips on how to understand and meet client expectations, ensuring an unmatched journey from appointment to lasting appreciation. This episode continues the series on building a flourishing animal chiropractic practice and previews topics from her upcoming presentation at the AVCA conference in Dallas, TX this November!Topics covered in this episode: Building value to retain clientsUnderstanding client expectationsMaking a positive first impressionEffective communication with clientsAligning goals with p...2024-10-2116 min