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The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 30: 2024 Business of Practice Conference RecapWelcome back from one hell of a weekend, a week and let's be honest, the past year.In this episode I’m recapping the absolute epicness that was the 2024 Business of Practice Conference!What you can expect in this episode:A recap on the weekend that wasA summary of each of the presentationsA huge thanks to everyone who presented, attended and participatedAnd an all in love fest for what we achieved togetherThe recordings from the recent Business of Practice Conference are now available to purchase as a package or individually ...
2024-10-2825 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 29: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Paul CarterWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation with Acupuncturist and Herbalist Paul Carter. About PaulPaul is a Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist practising in Hervey Bay, Queensland.Paul is a self–taught Search Engine Optimisation expert who figured out how to drive the right patients to his practice in the competitive region of Melbourne.He not only used h...
2024-07-2339 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 28: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Dr Scott LingWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation with the Clinical Director of Sustain Health, Dr Scott Ling.About ScottDr Scott Ling has trained across the world, driven by the potential of Chinese medicine. Today, he is the founder of his Melbourne-based clinic, Sustain Health, and the global leading Chinese medicine education organisation, Sustain Health Academy. His passion for education is endl...
2024-06-2552 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 27: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Georgina BarrowWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation with TCM Practitioner and Founder of HQ | Intelligent Health, Georgina Barrow.About GeorginaGeorgina Barrow is a Doctor of Chinese Medicine (BAppSc Human Biology/BAppSc Chinese Medicine). Her passion for integrated medicine inspired her to leave a corporate career to study Chinese medicine for a wholistic approach to disease prevention and health promotion. Georgina has...
2024-06-1152 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 26: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Nat KringoudisWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation with Best Selling Author, Podcaster & Doctor of Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture: Nat Kringoudis.About NatNat Kringoudis is your good dose of support, guidance, and cheerleader all rolled into one. She’s here to help you up-level your business and to tap into the good, the bad, and the ugly mistakes she’s made in her 20...
2024-05-2851 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 25: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Chloe StubberfieldWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation from Melbourne based Acupuncturist: Dr Chloe StubberfieldAbout ChloeDr Chloe Stubberfield has been a practicing Chinese Medicine Practitioner for 10 years. Throughout the last 5 years after launching her business The Which Doctor, she has found a deep love and passion for teaching the general public about the magic of Chinese Medicine with her own uniq...
2024-05-1446 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 24: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Anna PinoWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference.On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivating conversation from Melbourne based Acupuncturist: Anna Pino About Anna Energy & Confidence are some of the key factors that drive outcomes and progress in business. Anna Pino has really uncovered this in her own TCM practice over the last 12 years. Anna is a wife, mum of 2 girls (6 & 8 year old) founding director of ONA Fertility, Doula and Entr...
2024-04-3051 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 23: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Francesca PerinoWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference. On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivation conversation from Western Australian Acupuncturist Francesca Perino.About Francesca: Having graduated from the College of Integrated Chinese Medicine (UK) in 2006, Francesca practised Acupuncture in the UK before moving back to Australia in late 2008. After taking a short break, Francesca opened Mi Skin Clinic in Perth in March 2010. A clinic with a focus on Aesthetic Acupuncture and T...
2024-04-1644 min
Acupuncture Marketing School73 | Acupuncture Marketing as an Ecosystem with Mandy GratzerToday I’m joined by Mandy Gratzer, an acupuncturist and business coach in Australia. Mandy is the host of the Acupuncturists Biz Hub Podcast as well as the host of the Business of Practice conference, a marketing and practice management conference just for acupuncturists being held in person in Melbourne Australia this year. In this episode we discuss:How to think about marketing your acupuncture practice if you’re afraid you’ll have to talk too much about yourselfWhat marketing is working for Mandy’s marketing students?Where do Mandy’s patients primarily come from at her practic...
2024-04-0947 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 22: Meet the 2024 Conference Speakers: Michelle GrasekWelcome to the Conference Series in 2024 where we get to showcase our fabulous speakers who will be presenting at this years’ Business of Practice Conference. On today’s episode, join me for another inspiring and motivation conversation from world renowned Acupuncturist: Michelle Grasek of Acupuncture Marketing School About Michelle: Michelle Grasek, MS, L.Ac., is a practicing acupuncturist from up state New York, who’s also a world renowned marketing coach, and host of the Acupuncture Marketing School podcast. Her work has been featured on dozens of interviews, summits, and po...
2024-04-0243 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 21: Welcome to 2024Welcome to 2024 and another season of the Acupuncuturists Biz Hub Podcast! I’ve been doing some pretty special things lately and I’m so excited to tell you all about it in this episode! What you can expect in this episode: The mission of the Acupuncturists Biz Hub Recapping the 2024 Roadshow 2024 Big News incoming!! Want more? Follow on Instagram: @AcupuncturistsBizHub Connect on Facebook: Acupuncturists Biz Hub Wanna stay in the loop for all things Biz Hub? Sign up to mailing list here: Acupuncturists Biz Hub New Grad Course 1 on 1 Ment...
2024-03-1907 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 20: Festive Season Tips for your ClinicAs we approach the pointy end of the year, it’s time to make a plan for your festive season and the summer season. What you can expect in this episode:My 7 top festive tips to get ahead in the clinic this Festive & Summer SeasonIdeas for making the most of your opportunities to grow your clinic and sell your products this seasonTips for running your own giveaway; Including Meta Giveaway compliant wording: ***GIVEAWAY**It's giving season!Enter to WIN (your prize here)HOW TO ENTER:Lik...
2023-12-0426 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 19: Year in ReviewThanks for your your patience! I’ve been working on something pretty special for you, my Chinese medicine friends and I’m so excited to tell you all about it in this episode!What you can expect in this episode:Announcing the Year in Review E-Course for Practitioners!Why you need itWhat’s a review anyway?How this self paced exercise is just what your clinic needsDiscount code to apply at checkout: ACUBIZHUBhttps://mandygratzer.newzenler.com/Want more? Follow on Instagram: @AcupuncturistsBizHub Connect on Facebook: Acupuncturists Biz Hub Wanna stay in the...
2023-10-2409 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 18: Guest Interview - Michelle GrasekAbout Michelle GrasekMichelle Grasek, MS, L.Ac. is the host of the Acupuncture Marketing School podcast. She’s a practicing acupuncturist and marketing strategist who’s been teaching marketing, both online and in-person, for 9+ years. In that time, she’s had the pleasure of teaching marketing to over 4,000 acupuncturists. It’s her mission to help you grow your business using marketing techniques that are genuine and generous.Through her articles and online PDA courses, Michelle aims to help you outline a strategy, focus on marketing that’s authentic, and get new patients every week...
2023-09-1959 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 17: Business of Practice Conference RecapWelcome back from one hell of a weekend, a week and let's be honest, the past year.In this episode I’m recapping the Epicness that was the very first Business of Practice Conference.What you can expect in this episode:A recap on the weekend that wasA highlight summary of each of the presentationsAn all in love fest for what we achieved.Want more? Follow on Instagram: @AcupuncturistsBizHub Connect on Facebook: Acupuncturists Biz Hub Wanna stay in the loop for all things Biz Hub? Sign up to ma...
2023-08-2909 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 16: Do you know your bottom line?Do you know your bottom line? How’s your mindset around the fees you’re currently charging?Health and healing is an energetic exchange that must take place. In this episode I’ll be encouraging you to take the emotion out of it and recognise the numbers as being separate to your worth and value. What you can expect in this episode:Learn the difference between Fixed Costs and Variable CostsHow to work out your bottom lineAre you charging enough?How many patients do you need to see to afford your current costs?Ca...
2023-08-0116 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 15: Guest Interview - Kirsten WolfeJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Kirsten WolfeKirsten is the principle Acupuncturist & the director of @MorningtonChineseMedicine, as well as the founder of The Fertile Life Method.Kirsten provides world class education opportunities for TCM professionals interested in taking their clinic business to the next level. Typical coaching experiences offered by Kirsten include 1on1 coaching, small group coaching, KW Academy as well as workshop/seminar presentations & retreats....
2023-07-0353 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 14: Guest Interview - Paul CarterJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Paul CarterPaul is a Registered Acupuncturist and Herbalist practicing in Hervey Bay, Queensland. Paul is a self-taught search engine optimisation (SEO) expert that figured out how to drive the right patients to his practice in the competitive region of Melbourne. He not only used his website to fill his practice but to fill it with the people he wanted via the internet.
2023-06-1951 min
Heavenly QiMandy Gratzer -The Business of PracticeIn this episode of Heavenly Qi Clare guides Mandy Gratzer’s infectitious enthusiasm into a wonderful hour of useful ideas for your clinic. Clare and Mandy have a shared passion for keeping TCM practitioners ‘in business’ making this indispensable for anyone looking to survive, and maybe even thrive, at this challenging profession. All practitioners will benefit from getting to know Amanda Gratzer.
2023-06-151h 10
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 13: Guest Interview - Chloe StubberfieldJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.PLEASE NOTE: There were some technical glitches recording the audio of this interview and so there are some delays, you may like to listen to this at 1.5x speed..you know my motto; Done is better than perfect!About Chloe StubberfieldChloe is a Murray Valley girl who studied at RMIT, did her internship in Nan Jing and now passionately shares her...
2023-06-0533 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 12: Guest Interview - Grace JonesJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Grace JonesGrace is the owner of Bloom Chinese Medicine, a thriving multi-practitioner Chinese Medicine clinic on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland. When Grace started out in practice in early 2014, she found that it was very difficult to find a position in an existing clinic that was in need of a new practitioner. So, she rented a room in a massage clinic with a happy-go-lucky attitude...
2023-05-2233 min
Dr. Karina Smith PodcastMandy GratzerIn epiosde 7 I am speaking with the powerhouse that is Mandy Gratzer. Mandy is a Perth based Acupuncturist who is passionate about helping new graduates enter the profession with knowledge, guidance and power.
At the age of 18, she moved from Kununurra to Perth to study an Advanced Diploma of Traditional Chinese Medicine at the Perth Academy of Natural Therapies.
After graduation Mandy promptly travelled to Hang Zhou, China where she completed an Internship under the supervision of numerous dual trained Doctors at the Hang Zhou Hospital of Traditional Chinese Medicine (and may have eaten a chicken foot or two...
2023-05-2139 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 11: Guest Interview - Dr Abbie ClohertyJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Dr Abbie ClohertyDr Abbie (TCM) is an expert in cosmetic acupuncture, speaker, presenter and is the founder of Zhong Centre in Melbourne. She has trained extensively around the world in both Chinese and Western medicine and is passionate about making Chinese Medicine seen. Dr Abbie's mantra is "Beauty in Balance" and "Glowing skin is in" and forms the driving force fo...
2023-05-0839 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 10: Guest Interview - Kai Yan LiJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Kai Yan LiDr. Kai Yan is the successor of the 4th generation of Li’s Chinese Medicine. After graduating from Guangzhou Traditional Chinese Medicine University, she has worked at the Paediatric department of the 1st affiliated Hospital in Guang Zhou. She achieved her Master and Phd degree, has also published 18 research papers & is the editor of many academic publications such as “ Libinnan’s Experience Collec...
2023-04-2445 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 9: Guest Interview - Scott LingJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Scott LingDr Scott Ling has trained across the world, driven by the potential of Chinese medicine. Today, he is the founder of his Melbourne-based clinic, Sustain Health, and global leading Chinese medicine education organisation, SustainHealth Academy.His passion for education is endless, and he seeks to transform the world of health care with Chinese medicine.Dr Scott Ling is the clinical director...
2023-04-1148 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 8: Guest Interview - Sohial FarzamJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Sohial FarzamSohial has been a registered Acupuncturist & he's been practicing for 20 years. He was also a long-term lecturer at the Endeavour College of Natural Health in Melbourne for 14 years. Recently he has paused teaching at the college only to expand his teaching publicly, both domestic and internationally. Sohial’s main area of specialty is in Psycho-Emotional imbalances & emotional empowerment and through that passion has re...
2023-03-2844 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 7: Guest Interview - Clare PyersJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Clare PyersClare Pyers is the founder of the Heavenly Qi Podcast, the author of Integrative TCM Guide: Pathology, and runs a full-time Chinese Medicine practice in Melbourne Australia. She has a background in Chemical Engineering and since completing her Chinese medicine education, Clare has undertaken extensive study in the field of integrative medicine. Clare's clinical practice focuses on hormonal balancing and fertility treatment, and sh...
2023-03-1339 min
The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 6: Guest Interview - Jeff ShearerJoin me in this Guest Interview episode as I showcase the amazing caliber of practitioners who will be presenting at The Business of Practice Conference in August 2023.About Jeff ShearerJeff Shearer has been in practice since 1995. Starting out as a mobile massage therapist he has had a wide range of practice experience from renting rooms in established practices, running his own multi-practitioner practice and now in his busy three - room practice Evolve Natural Medicine in Newcastle, NSW. In that time, he made gargantuan mistakes but also learnt a lot, particularly around...
2023-02-271h 03The Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 5: Let's Declutter Your ClinicWhether its new year energyThe spring clean ritualThe end of the school holidaysThe beginning of the school holidaysOr perhaps it’s the clarity you get from unplugging and defragging that gives you a sense of clarity amongst the noise of your life and business.What you can expect in this episode:8 of my best ideas for decluttering and creating space in your clinicFull disclosure – this is not a list of things you do all at once! These are ideas you can pick up and run with...
2023-02-1313 minAcupuncture Marketing School51 | The Business of Practice with Mandy GratzerThis week I'm chatting with acupuncturist and practice growth strategist Mandy Grazter, who's based in sunny Australia.This is our THIRD attempt at recording this episode, and I'm thrilled it worked out. Our first two interviews were disrupted by an impossibly bad internet connection and a serious house flood, so it's a relief and a pleasure to finally bring you Mandy!Mandy helps new acupuncturists in particular get set up to run and market their practices with confidence. In this episode, we talk about:Letting your personality and...
2023-02-1350 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 4: My 5 Tips for Productivity in your Clinic BusinessIn this episode we’re talking about how to catch some time back in your clinic day, so that you can be present with your patients, but keep the finger on the pulse for running your clinic. What you can expect in this episode:How to get some structure in your day / week / monthStaying present with your patients because you know what’s happening in your businessTips and strategies to be productive Setting prioritiesCreating space for all the aspects of your clinic businessWant more? Follow on Instagram: @AcupuncturistsBizHub Connect on Fac...
2023-01-3015 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 3: NetworkingToday we’re discussing the benefits of networking events for your business and your patients. The human element of connection needs to be fostered through networking events. You don’t get to expand your horizons by staying in your own bubble. You own a business, so you have purpose and relevance at a business networking event. Today I’m going to convince you that it’s worth your time & effort.What you can expect in this episode:Building relationships & trust with other practitioners & other business ownersConfident patient referral inwards and outwardlyWhy challenging the introverted tendenci...
2023-01-2316 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 2: Your Online PresenceToday we’re talking about your online presence.Because as much as we want to be health practitioners first, we want to be able to successfully promote our clinic business. Our digital presence and the ability to be found by our patients is the number one reason for a good online presence. Marketing gets a bad wrap for having a bit of a sleezy vibe about it, but at it’s heart: It is literally; telling your patients that you exist, what you can help them with and how they can find you.
2023-01-1617 minThe Acupuncturists Biz HubEpisode 1: Welcome to the Acupuncturist Biz Hub!This is the very first episode of the Acupuncturists Biz Hub! Welcome!I’m SO glad you’re here! We all graduate more than equipped as practitioners but we’re not taught how to run a business, and your clinic: it’s a business manIt’s your passion AND your vocation and I wanna bridge that gapIt’s my hope that by listening to the episodes in this podcast that you feel empowered, inspired, validated even and leave an episode with a sense of clarity.You’ve earnt the right to a long prosperous...
2023-01-0908 min