A few weeks ago I wrote about finding the why. After posting about how blogging helps find the Why, I starting thinking about finding the Why in other areas. Why get to school on time? Why exercise? Why work? While some of these questions may seem like they have obvious answers, I challenge you to […]
Read MoreOrthodontic blogging and finding “The Why”.
Have you ever tried to understand why sometimes your feelings and actions do not always match? For example, the other day I was completely motivated to clean up my office but ended up placing some orthodontic supply orders, working on my calendar and surfing Facebook. At the end of the day my office was as […]
Read MoreThe near-total worthlessness of Relying on on-line reviews
It is rare that a week goes that I don’t receive a solicitation by some company to boost the number of my online reviews to help me grow my business. Of course, this help comes with a contract committment and monthly fees – adding several $1000 to my cost of doing business annually. As a […]
Read MoreSEO and Google – friend or foe of small business?
As a the owner of a new orthodontic office, I am always on the lookout for new ways to increase the patients seeking orthodontic treatment at my business. Many other new dentists and orthodontists seek the same thing. When we talk about what can be done to increase business the one thing that constantly comes […]
Read MoreStraightening teeth, running a business and blogging some thoughts, oh my!
In the post, I am going to blog a little about what it is like to be a business owner, particularly an owner / operator of a start up orthodontic office in an established (and awesome!) area of Dallas. After opening Ellis Orthodontics in the Fall of 2015, I have been surprised at how many […]
Read MoreBack to school!
I hope everyone had a fun, relaxing summer. The Ellis family stayed busy with swim meets and trips to visit relatives. It was fun but we are ready to get back to a routine – bring on the 2016-2017 school year! For my patients returning to school, I wish you all success with your return […]
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