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Jeremy on Marketing Podcast

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Ep77 | In 3 years, Every Clinic Will Look Like This

May 12, 202613 min

Ep76 | How Physical Therapy Clinic Owners Can Use in 2026

May 5, 20265 min

Ep75 | Build to sell.

Apr 28, 202617 min

Ep74 | 4 ways you should be using AI

Apr 21, 202615 min

Ep73 | This Google Maps Update Will Change The Game For PT Clinic Owners

Apr 14, 202610 min

Ep72 | This Mindset is Holidng PT Clinic Owners Back

Apr 7, 20267 min

Ep71 | 3 Reflections From the PT Biz Event

Mar 31, 202612 min

Ep70 | You Need These for Your Google Ads to Work

Why Google Ads Matter for PT Clinics (And Why Most Get It Wrong) When people are in pain, they don't go to Instagram or Facebook. They go to Google. They search things like "best physical therapist near me" or "knee pain treatment," and that behavior is not changing anytime soon. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down why Google Ads are one of the most powerful and predictable growth tools for clinics and why most clinic owners fail to get results with them. 📌 Episode Topics Why Google is still the #1 place patients go when they need care The difference between intent-based marketing vs interruption marketing How Google Ads helped scale a clinic to 7 PTs and a second location The biggest mistake clinic owners make when running ads The 3 systems required for accurate tracking and performance 🧠 Why Google Ads Work Google Ads are not interruption marketing. They are intent-based. That means you are showing up exactly when someone is already looking for help. Jeremy shares that: 45% of Google searches have local intent 75% of those searches go directly to Google Maps And Google Ads allow you to show up right there, where patients are actively searching. 📈 The Real Advantage: Predictability Jeremy used Google Ads to grow his own clinic to multiple therapists and locations. The reason he leaned on them was simple: They are predictable. With the right setup, you can estimate how many patients you'll get based on how much you spend. ⚠️ Why Most Clinics Fail with Google Ads It's not that Google Ads don't work. It's that most clinic owners set them up incorrectly. The biggest issue is bad tracking. Out-of-the-box conversion tracking often: Doesn't accurately track real leads Doesn't connect to booked evaluations Optimizes ads based on incomplete data If your data is wrong, your results will be too. ⚙️ The 3 Things You Must Have Set Up To make Google Ads actually work, Jeremy explains you need: Google Analytics: Tracks who is visiting your site and what they're doing Google Tag Manager: Connects your site to tracking events like form fills, calls, and bookings Google Search Console: Shows what people are searching to find your website If you're missing one of these, there's a good chance your ads have underperformed in the past. 📊 Why This Matters When everything is set up correctly, Google can tell you: How many people are searching for PT in your area What it costs per click and per lead How many leads you can expect from your budget Instead of guessing, you're making decisions based on real data. ✅ The Goal: Clarity Before You Spend Most clinic owners either guess, rely on bad past experiences, or never set things up correctly. The goal of a proper Google Ads setup is simple: Know exactly what to expect before you spend money. 📞 Want a Free Google Ads Audit? Jeremy is offering a limited number of 30-minute audits where you'll get: A breakdown of your current setup (if you're running ads) What's broken and how to fix it How many leads you can expect in your area Estimated cost per lead and patient acquisition 👉 Book your free Google Ads audit By the end of the call, you'll know exactly whether Google Ads make sense for your clinic.

Mar 24, 20267 min

Ep69 | What Google Actually Cares about for Reviews

Why Your Google Reviews Aren't Ranking You Higher Most clinic owners focus on the total number of Google reviews. But the clinics consistently showing up in the top three spots on Google Maps are doing something different — and it has nothing to do with volume. The real ranking factor: review velocity Review velocity is the speed and consistency at which your business earns new reviews over time. Google is not rewarding the clinic with the most reviews — it is rewarding the clinic that is actively earning reviews right now. A clinic with 90 reviews receiving two or three new ones every week will typically outrank a clinic with 220 reviews that stopped getting new ones six months ago. Consistency is what wins. Not volume. A steady flow of reviews week after week signals to Google that your clinic is active, your patients are satisfied, and your business is worth recommending. Why the "review push" approach backfires Many clinics fall into the same pattern: go weeks without asking for reviews, remember it matters, do a big push, collect 10 reviews in a week, then go silent again. From Google's perspective, this looks unnatural. Clinics doing large sporadic bursts are now seeing those reviews flagged and removed. A slow, steady rhythm is not just better — it is safer. How the AI SMS admin works Inside the CRMs Patch builds for clinics, there is a built-in tool designed specifically to build review velocity automatically — without your admin chasing patients or your PTs feeling awkward asking at the front desk. Here is how it works: About three weeks after a new patient starts, the system sends a casual check-in text asking how their experience has been. If they respond positively, a follow-up asks them to rate their experience on a scale of 1 to 5. Patients who respond with a 5 are immediately sent a direct Google review link with a short note about why it helps. If they do not follow through, the system sends gentle reminders — just enough to nudge, not enough to annoy. You are only asking satisfied patients for reviews. That single filter dramatically increases the percentage who actually follow through. With 20 new patients a month and a 50% conversion rate, that is roughly 10 reviews per month — the two to three per week mark that signals real review velocity to Google. The takeaway Stop optimizing for total review count. Instead, build a system that produces consistent, ongoing reviews — one this week, two next week, another after that. That pattern is exactly what Google's algorithm is designed to reward. Clinics that do this well earn a compounding advantage in local search over time, showing up where it matters most: the top three results on Google Maps, where the majority of calls actually come from. Want to see how the AI SMS admin works for your clinic? Book a free demo

Mar 17, 202610 min

Ep68 | Fill your Staff PTs Schedule in 8 Weeks

How to Fill a New Staff PT's Schedule in 8 Weeks Hiring your first staff PT is one of the biggest mindset shifts in clinic ownership. The second payroll becomes real, fear shows up fast. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the exact 6-part system he has used in his own clinic and taught inside Patch to help new staff PTs reach 25 visits per week within 8 weeks. 📌 Episode Topics Why hiring feels scary for most clinic owners The real reason new staff PT schedules stay empty The 6-part system for filling a new PT fast Why discounted offers can help you break even sooner How email, ads, social media, and manual reach-outs work together 🧠 The Big Idea Most clinic owners do not have a hiring problem. They have a demand generation problem. If you do not have a system to create demand for someone other than yourself, hiring will always feel risky. ✅ The 6-Part System Email Campaign: Run a 2-week campaign introducing the new PT, their niche, and a strong limited-time offer. Paid Ads: Increase Google and/or Meta ads once the PT is ready to take evaluations. Social Media: Post consistently about the new hire, the offer, and why they are a great fit. Old Lead Reach-Out: Manually contact form fills and discovery call leads from the past 12 months. Past Patient Reach-Out: Reconnect with former patients, incomplete packages, and people who fell off the schedule. Sales Assets: Create a landing page and package sheet so all traffic points to one clear offer. 🎯 Why the Offer Matters Jeremy recommends a low-barrier entry offer to get momentum fast, usually a discounted evaluation and a discounted package. The goal early on is simple: fill open slots, build confidence, and get the new PT to break even as quickly as possible. 📈 The Main Takeaway If you only do one or two of these steps, results will be inconsistent. If you execute all six together, hiring stops feeling like a gamble and starts becoming a growth lever. 📞 Want Help Building This System? If you want help filling a new staff PT's schedule faster, Patch can help you build and run this system inside your clinic. 👉 Book a free demo

Mar 10, 202627 min

Ep67 | Febrary Pep Talk

Why February Revenue Looks "Down" and Why You Shouldn't Panic It's the first week of March. You open your revenue dashboard, and February looks soft. And every year, clinic owners send the same message: "Jeremy, what's going on? New Year's resolution people are everywhere, but February revenue was low." Jeremy's response is always the same: How many days were you actually open? Because February is short. Fewer working days often explains the entire dip. 📌 Episode Topics Why February often "underperforms" on paper The difference between lagging vs leading indicators How to compare months correctly (hint: per-day metrics) The biggest mistake owners make when February looks down How to think like a CEO instead of reacting emotionally 🧠 Revenue Is a Lagging Indicator Jeremy defines a lagging indicator as a metric that reflects past activity. Revenue is not telling you what's happening right now. It's reflecting: Leads from the last 30–60 days Conversions from January Marketing decisions made back in Q4 So when February revenue dips, most of the time nothing is "broken." You're just looking in the rearview mirror. ✅ What to Watch Instead: Leading Indicators If you want to know how healthy your clinic is, look at what's happening now: Leads in the last 7 days vs your weekly average Speed-to-lead (how fast you respond) Eval-to-package conversion over the last 30 days Total reach-outs and follow-up activity Revenue is the scoreboard. Activity is the game. 📊 The Simple Math of a Short Month If you compare January to February without accounting for working days, you're setting yourself up to spiral. Example from the episode: If your clinic averages $6,000 per working day And February has 2 fewer working days That's $12,000 "missing" with no real change in performance In many regions, February also includes travel, school breaks, weather disruptions, and cancellations, which magnify the perception of a "down month." 🚫 The Real Danger: Overcorrecting Jeremy's biggest warning is that February being down isn't the problem. The problem is what owners do next. When clinic owners panic, they often: Pull ad spend Cut marketing Start discounting Tighten up in the wrong places Do not make permanent decisions based on temporary data. Marketing is a long game. If you pull marketing because of a short month, you create a worse March, then panic again, then spiral. 🧱 Emotional Volatility Is Part of Ownership Owning a clinic is emotionally volatile. One week you feel unstoppable. The next week you're googling "Is my PT market saturated?" The goal isn't to be numb. It's to be steady. Don't let one month define your confidence. 📈 Think Quarterly, Not Monthly Jeremy shares he barely looks at months anymore. He tracks on a quarterly basis. Monthly numbers can swing heavily, especially if you sell packages and collect cash in bursts while fulfilling later. Use monthly data only to confirm you're still on track for your quarter. ✅ The Takeaway If your clinic is fundamentally sound: Leads are coming in Follow-up is aggressive and consistent Conversions are strong Marketing is running Then February is just February. The clinics that win don't freak out in February. They build in February. 🔥 Final Reminder Take a breath. Check your daily numbers. Stop staring at the monthly dashboard. Go sell five more packages. You'll feel better immediately.

Mar 3, 20266 min

Ep66 | You Don't Have a Lead Problem. You Have a System Problem.

Most Clinics Don't Have a Lead Problem: They Have a Systems Problem Here's the hot take from today's episode: most clinic owners think they need more leads, but what they really need is a reliable follow-up system. Leads are already coming in. The issue is what happens next. For most clinics, follow-up is inconsistent and revenue depends on whoever is available, how busy the front desk is, and whether the owner has time that day. But if you simply followed up better with the leads you already have, you'd grow without needing to work more hours. In this episode, Jeremy is joined by Ryan, who has been using Patch's new AI-powered clinic operating system for the past 6–12 months. They break down what it is, how it works, and why it's helping clinics scale with more predictability. 📌 Episode Topics Why most clinics don't have a lead problem, they have a follow-up problem What Patch's AI operating system includes and how it's installed How AI SMS solves the speed-to-lead and follow-up consistency gap Why human follow-up breaks down after the first few touchpoints The KPIs that make ad spend feel like an investment, not an expense How clinic owners can shift into real CEO mode once systems are installed 🧠 The Core Problem: Inconsistent Follow-Up People don't inquire about PT for fun. If they fill out a form, call, or message you, they're a hot lead. But most clinics rely on humans to follow up consistently and that's where things break down. Touchpoints get missed. Leads cool off. The schedule stays unpredictable. 🧩 Patch's AI Clinic Operating System: What It Does Jeremy outlines three core components that make up the Patch AI operating system: 1) Backend CRM Systems: Every lead from every source (website forms, calls, emails, Google ads, Meta ads) is captured into a CRM and followed up with based on where they are in the sales process. 2) Done-For-You Lead Generation: Clinics start with Google Ads because intent is highest. Patch handles setup, tracking, and performance optimization. 3) AI Admin SMS Follow-Up: New leads are texted and nurtured consistently to get booked, solving speed-to-lead and the follow-up drop-off that happens with humans. 📈 Ryan's Results: Speed-to-Lead Changed Everything Ryan explains that Patch's AI acts as the front-end "sales agent" for all new leads. The AI continues follow-up until one of two things happens: The lead books a call The lead says "stop" and is disqualified In the first two weeks of February (as recorded), Ryan's clinic completed 22 evaluations, and he credits the AI system with solving their biggest bottleneck: speed-to-lead. 👥 Why Humans Fall Off After 2 Touchpoints Even with SOPs, humans naturally stop following up consistently. Not because they're lazy, but because it feels awkward. Ryan's office manager could do the first couple touchpoints, but: Leads came in when she wasn't working Hours passed before the first response Follow-up fizzled after the first few messages The AI solved that by being available 24/7 and by following up as many times as needed without "cringe factor." 🤖 Why AI SMS Doesn't Feel Robotic Ryan shares that he was surprised how personal the conversations sounded. Instead of generic scheduled blasts, the AI responds to the lead's questions, qualifies them, and keeps the conversation moving toward a booked call. Patch also builds a clinic-specific knowledge base so the AI understands services, positioning, and local context, helping it answer questions with accuracy. 📊 Metrics That Make Growth Predictable A big theme of the episode is predictability. Ryan explains the KPIs he tracks: Total leads per month (across calls, forms, messages) Leads → discovery calls Discovery calls → evaluations Evaluations → packages Lifetime value (LTV) and profit margin Once those numbers are known, ad spend becomes simple math. You can reverse engineer growth instead of guessing. 🧠 CEO Mode: "Own the Morning" With systems running, clinic owners can step back and focus on fixing the real leaks in the business. Ryan describes "own the morning" as focused CEO time where you: Don't get stuck in emails and busywork Look at the business as a machine Identify bottlenecks and move the needle ✅ Who Is This For? Ryan's take: there's no minimum size. It's for clinic owners who want to grow and are willing to install real systems. If you're small, it helps you scale faster without relying on yourself for everything. If you're bigger, it reduces staffing strain and makes growth more predictable. 📞 Want to See the Patch AI Operating System? Ryan walks clinic owners through the system on strategy calls, including: Current numbers and goals for the next 6–12 months Where the real bottleneck is What it will take to hit the next level A live look at how the operating system works 👉 Book a free demo

Feb 24, 202628 min

Ep65 | Don't Do This With Auto SMS!!

Auto SMS for PT Clinics: Why Conversational AI Is the Future of Lead Conversion This might sound a little insane, but when auto SMS is set up the right way, clinics convert leads at an absurdly high rate. When someone fills out a form on your website, they are raising their hand and saying, "I'm in pain. I want help." If you can text them within 60 seconds, you're not marketing anymore. You're capturing demand while it's hot. But here's the catch: not all auto SMS is created equal. 📌 Episode Topics Why speed-to-lead via SMS dramatically increases conversions The legal risks most clinics overlook with automated texting Why time-based automation feels robotic and outdated The shift from timer-based SMS to conversational AI How to use SMS as a trust channel instead of a sales megaphone ⚖️ First: The Legal Side of Auto SMS There are far more rules around automated text messaging than most clinic owners realize. In certain states, you cannot send automated SMS on specific days, holidays, or times. Violations don't come with warnings. They can come with fines. Standard automation is blind to context. It sends texts based on timers, not real-world awareness. Example shared in the episode: A lead fills out a form on Christmas Eve. Standard automation texts them immediately. Then texts again 24 hours later… on Christmas Day. That's not thoughtful. In some states, it may not even be legal. Conversational AI systems recognize context like holidays and adjust accordingly. That difference matters. ⏱️ Old Automation vs. Conversational AI ❌ The Old Way: Time-Based Automation If X happens, wait X hours, send Y message. This works for email. It does not work for text messaging. If a lead responds immediately with a question like: "I have knee pain. I'm not sure if PT can help." Time-based automation keeps blasting scheduled follow-ups. That's not a conversation. That's harassment. ✅ The New Way: Conversation-Based Automation Conversational AI adapts based on behavior. Instead of sending another generic follow-up, it responds intelligently: Addresses the knee pain concern Explains how it's treated Asks clarifying questions This feels human. It builds trust. It moves people toward booking. Automation in 2026 is no longer about delays. It's about dialogue. 📱 SMS Is a Trust Channel, Not a Sales Channel When someone gives you their phone number, you're entering their pocket. That's intimate. The mistake clinics make is using SMS like a megaphone: "Book now." "Spots available." "Reminder." The better approach is to treat SMS like a helpful front desk admin: Calm Clear Question-driven Focused on reducing friction The goal isn't pressure. It's guidance. 🚀 How Patch Is Using AI SMS The episode outlines three primary use cases: New Lead Follow-Up: Instant conversational responses to website, Google, or Meta leads. New Patient Experience: Asking about their visit and directing happy patients to leave Google reviews. Lost Patient Re-Engagement: Smart, contextual follow-ups to reconnect past patients. This approach solves speed-to-lead without sacrificing trust. ✅ The Big Takeaway Auto SMS is one of the highest-leverage tools in clinic marketing. But: Time-based automation is outdated. It can create legal issues. It damages trust when done poorly. The future is conversational, AI-driven, and context-aware. A system that feels like a real admin, not a robot with a stopwatch. 📩 Want to Learn More? If you want to learn more about the AI SMS tool or become one of the founding clinics using it, reach out directly. 👉 Email: [email protected] Mention that you heard the podcast or watched the YouTube episode. Patch is taking on a small group to install this the right way.

Feb 17, 20269 min

Ep64 | Use The CrossFit Open to generate $30k

CrossFit Open Campaign: How Clinics Add $20K–$30K in Just 3 Weeks Every year, there's a predictable window in February and March where physical therapy clinics can generate $20,000–$30,000 in additional top-line revenue. No new service. No complex funnel. No long nurture sequence. Just timing, a clear offer, and smart follow-up built around one event CrossFitters care deeply about: the CrossFit Open. In this episode, the speaker breaks down the exact CrossFit Open campaign Patch has run for clinics over the last few years and why it works so consistently. If you act now, you can still run it for the 2026 CrossFit Open. 📌 Episode Topics Why the CrossFit Open creates a predictable demand spike The simple "6-pack" offer that converts How to time emails before the chaos starts Why localization matters more than fancy copy The role a CRM plays in hitting $20K+ 🧠 Why CrossFitters Convert So Well Most clinics already treat CrossFitters or "active adults" who quietly become CrossFit patients every March. CrossFit athletes don't want pain relief. They want to: Stay on the gym floor Perform better Survive all three weeks without getting hurt 🎯 The Offer: 6 Sessions, 26% Off 6 sessions total 26% off (tied to the 2026 Open) Positioned as performance support, not generic PT 📈 The Revenue Math Selling just 10 packages often generates $3,000–$6,000. With manual outreach and gym presence, clinics regularly stack $20K–$50K during Open season. ⏱️ Timing Is Everything The money is made before the Open starts. Email 1: Two weeks before the first workout Email 2: One week before Email 3: Monday of Open week 🧩 Why a CRM Is Non-Negotiable This campaign only works if emails go to CrossFit-specific leads, not your entire list. Segmentation protects your list and drives higher conversions. 📲 Manual Outreach Multiplies Results Direct messages and personal check-ins tied to the Open dramatically increase package sales. ✅ The Playbook Create a clear Open-specific offer Start marketing two weeks early Keep copy simple and community-based Localize every message Segment CrossFit leads in your CRM Layer in manual outreach 📞 Want This Built for You? If you want the exact CrossFit Open campaign that's helped clinics generate $20K–$30K during Open season, the Patch team can build and customize it for you. 👉 Book a free demo

Feb 10, 202612 min

Ep63 | Hubspot vs GHL - The Great CRM Debate

HubSpot vs. GoHighLevel: Which CRM Is Right for Your Physical Therapy Clinic? If you're a clinic owner, you need a CRM. That part isn't up for debate. The real question most clinic owners ask isn't if they need one, but which CRM they should use. In today's episode, Jeremy breaks down the two platforms almost every clinic owner ends up choosing between: HubSpot and GoHighLevel. This isn't theory or opinion. Jeremy has used both platforms extensively, running his own clinic on each, and now building CRMs for hundreds of clinics through Patch. The answer isn't flashy, but it's honest: the right CRM depends on where your clinic is right now. 📌 Episode Topics Why every clinic needs a CRM regardless of size The real differences between HubSpot and GoHighLevel How revenue stage should drive software decisions The hidden risk of CRM ownership most clinics overlook Why reporting quality matters more as you scale 🧠 Why This Decision Matters CRMs are not just software. They are systems. They control your follow-up, your data, your automation, and ultimately how predictable your revenue is. Choosing the wrong CRM for your stage either slows growth or creates unnecessary complexity. There is no "best" CRM. There is only the right CRM for your current stage of business. ⚖️ The Core Difference: Stage of Growth Jeremy makes one thing very clear: solo clinic owners and multi-clinic operators both need CRMs, but they should not be using the same one. Different stages require: Different levels of structure Different reporting depth Different tolerance for complexity and risk 🚀 GoHighLevel: Best for Clinics Under $20K/Month If your clinic is consistently doing under $20,000 per month, GoHighLevel is usually the right starting point. Why? Low monthly cost (around $100/month) Strong basic automations Centralized lead and patient tracking Email and SMS follow-up built in At this stage, you need leverage, not perfection. GoHighLevel gives you everything you need to follow up properly without overbuilding your systems. ⚠️ Important Note on Ownership Most GoHighLevel accounts live under an agency umbrella, meaning the agency technically owns the CRM. For early-stage clinics, this risk is usually acceptable. You're moving fast, testing systems, and focused on growth. Once revenue increases, this becomes a problem. 🏗️ HubSpot: Best for Clinics Over $20K/Month Once your clinic crosses $20,000 per month, the equation changes. At this level, HubSpot becomes a competitive advantage because: You own the CRM outright Reporting answers why things happen, not just what happened Systems scale without breaking Staff adoption is significantly easier HubSpot is not just software. It becomes an asset. Jeremy shares that owning his HubSpot account was a major factor in the valuation and multiple when he sold his clinic. Buyers don't just buy revenue. They buy systems. 📊 Reporting: The Real Divider This is where the platforms truly separate. GoHighLevel reporting answers: What happened in the funnel? HubSpot reporting answers: Why did it happen? What should we do next? If you're spending real money on ads and trying to scale, surface-level reporting is not enough. Strategic decisions require strategic data. ⚙️ Automation: More Similar Than You Think For about 90% of clinics, automation capabilities are similar across both platforms. Both can: Send automated emails Trigger follow-ups Move leads through pipelines The difference isn't automation volume. It's automation stability. HubSpot handles complexity without duct tape. GoHighLevel excels with simple systems. 🧑‍💻 Usability for Owners and Staff GoHighLevel is easier to jump into but easier to break. HubSpot is harder to learn but much harder to mess up. For solo owners, this may not matter. For growing teams, it matters a lot. Across hundreds of clinic onboardings, staff adoption is consistently smoother in HubSpot once systems are built correctly. ✅ The Simple Rule Under $20K/month: Use GoHighLevel. Save money. Build habits. Invest in growth. Over $20K/month: Use HubSpot. Own your data. Scale safely. Build real systems. The biggest mistake clinic owners make is choosing software based on how it feels in week one instead of how it behaves in year two. 📞 Want Help Choosing or Building the Right CRM? The Patch team builds CRMs in both HubSpot and GoHighLevel. There's no bias toward either platform. Strategy calls are run by clinic owners who actively use these systems, one on HubSpot and one on GoHighLevel. 👉 Book a free

Feb 3, 202614 min

Ep62 | The Automations You Need

The 4 Foundational Automations Every Physical Therapy Clinic Needs If your clinic is doing manual follow-up, tracking leads in spreadsheets, or relying on memory to move people forward, you are making this harder than it needs to be. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the four foundational automations every physical therapy clinic needs, whether you're seeing a few patients on the side or running a multi-location operation. These are not advanced funnels or flashy tools. These are the automations that consistently turn more leads into patients and make clinic life significantly easier. 📌 Episode Topics The four automations every clinic needs regardless of size Why speed-to-lead is the biggest conversion lever How to educate patients before they ever walk in the door Where AI fits into modern clinic automation Why generic CRM templates fail clinics 🧠 Why Automation Is No Longer Optional Automation software is cheaper, easier, and more flexible than ever. There is no reason clinic owners should still be doing manual follow-up or letting leads sit untouched for hours or days. The ROI on automation is massive because it: Reduces response time Improves conversion rates Removes repetitive admin work Creates consistency regardless of workload Whether you're solo, part-time, or managing a large team, these four automations form the foundation of a scalable clinic. ⚡ Automation #1: New Lead Follow-Up This is the most important automation in your entire system. Any time someone fills out a form, clicks an ad, or inquires about services, follow-up must happen immediately. Speed-to-lead is the single biggest factor in turning inquiries into patients. This automation should include: An immediate email response confirming the inquiry A clear next step (usually booking a discovery call) Conversational SMS follow-up, not spammy blasts Waiting hours or days to respond makes scaling nearly impossible. Automation ensures every lead is contacted fast, even when you're busy. 🎯 Automation #2: Opportunity Email Drip An opportunity is any lead that has taken a real step forward, typically by booking a discovery call. Between booking that call and deciding to move forward, patients have questions. This automation exists to answer them before they ever show up. The opportunity drip typically runs for about 14 days and should: Explain how your clinic is different Address common objections (cost, insurance, time) Educate patients on why your model works This is especially critical for cash-based clinics where education is required before commitment. 🩺 Automation #3: New Patient Automation Once someone becomes a patient, automation should continue. This automation typically runs for 90 days and supports the entire initial plan of care. Its goals are to improve retention, generate referrals, and prepare patients for continuity. This sequence often includes: A welcome email setting expectations Mid-plan check-ins Referral requests Google review prompts Education around ongoing care options The key is to start talking about continuity before the last session, not during it. 🔁 Automation #4: Lost Patient Follow-Up Every clinic has lost leads and lost patients. Most clinics ignore them. Any lead or patient who doesn't move forward should be enrolled in a lost patient automation. This can be as simple or advanced as your clinic allows. At a minimum, this should include: Monthly check-in emails Automated reminders for manual follow-up Basic objection-based education When done well, this alone can reactivate multiple patients per month without spending more on ads. 🤖 Where AI Fits (and Where It Doesn't) Jeremy explains why traditional "set it and forget it" SMS automation is losing effectiveness. Text messaging is personal. Poor automation feels robotic and annoying. The future is conversational AI that: Responds naturally to replies Adjusts follow-up timing Feels human, not scripted This approach improves engagement without burning your list. ⚠️ Why Templates Don't Work The biggest mistake clinics make is using generic CRM templates. Every automation in this system must be customized to: Your services Your pricing model Your patient demographics Your clinical philosophy A templated CRM is barely better than no CRM at all. 📞 Want These Automations Built for You? If you want help setting up these four automations or learning how they apply to your clinic, the Patch team walks through this on a free strategy call. 👉 Book a free strategy call with Patch The goal isn't more software. It's a system that runs your follow-up so you don't have to. 🏁 Final Takeaway If you want a clinic that scales without burning you out, automation is not optional. Start with these four. Everything else builds on top.

Jan 27, 202621 min

Ep61 | The patient automation journey [FREE DOWNLOAD]

The Patient Automation Map Every Clinic Needs to Stop Leaking Revenue If your clinic is getting leads but revenue still feels inconsistent, the problem isn't marketing. It's follow-up. In this solo episode, Jeremy walks through the exact patient automation roadmap used inside Patch to automate the entire patient journey inside a physical therapy clinic. This isn't theory. It's the system that handles every touchpoint from the first ad click or form fill all the way through booking, care continuity, reactivation, and referrals. And if this map doesn't exist inside your CRM, you are bleeding revenue you already paid for. 📌 Episode Topics Why a CRM is not just a contact list The full patient journey from lead to long-term continuity Where automation should replace manual follow-up How clinics add $10k–$20k/month just by fixing follow-up Why lost leads matter more than new leads 🧠 The Big Misconception About CRMs Most clinics think they need more leads. What they actually need is a system that stops leads from falling through the cracks. A CRM doesn't magically generate more leads. It patches the holes in your business by: Capturing every lead automatically Running consistent follow-up without relying on memory Nurturing undecided prospects over time Reactivating lost leads months later If you're still tracking leads in Google Sheets or relying on your front desk to remember who needs follow-up, you are losing deals you already paid for. 🗺 The Patient Automation Roadmap In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the full automation map your CRM should be built around. This includes both the successful path and the far more common unsuccessful paths that most clinics ignore. The roadmap covers: Consideration stage: ads, Google search, referrals, DMs, local events Awareness stage: automated follow-up, email drips, AI SMS, manual touchpoints Acquisition stage: discovery calls, evaluations, packages Service & continuity: package completion, ongoing care, referrals Reactivation: no-shows, stalled leads, lost patients, unfinished plans of care The key insight: most revenue lives in the paths where people don't immediately book. If those paths aren't automated, they're forgotten. 📞 Why Follow-Up Must Be Automated Jeremy explains why every lead should receive multiple touchpoints within the first 72 hours, across: Phone calls Voicemails Text messages Email From there, automation takes over. Not spammy blasts, but intelligent follow-up based on how each lead actually interacts with your clinic. This is how clinics consistently reactivate 6–8 patients per month without spending another dollar on ads. 🔁 Successful vs. Unsuccessful Funnels The most important part of the automation map is not the perfect patient journey. It's what happens when things don't go perfectly. The roadmap accounts for: Leads that never book a discovery call No-shows and cancellations Patients who don't buy a package Patients who don't finish care Patients who finish but don't continue Each scenario has a different follow-up sequence. This is where most CRMs fail when they rely on generic templates instead of custom automation. 🤖 Where AI Fits In (and Where It Doesn't) Jeremy also explains how AI fits into modern CRMs, especially for: Natural-feeling SMS conversations Lead follow-up that feels human Reducing front desk workload without sounding robotic The goal isn't more messages. It's better timing, better context, and fewer missed opportunities. 📥 How to Get the Patient Automation Map The patient automation roadmap discussed in this episode is not a generic worksheet or public download. To access it, you'll need to book a free strategy call with the Patch team. During that call, they'll: Walk you through the full automation map Explain how it applies to your specific clinic Show where revenue is currently leaking 👉 Book your free strategy call here This map only works when it's customized. The value comes from seeing how it's built for your clinic, not from a one-size-fits-al

Jan 20, 202625 min

Ep60 | Why You Need a CRM

Why Every PT Clinic Needs a CRM in 2026 If you own a physical therapy clinic and you are still running your business from your inbox, spreadsheets, and sticky notes, you are leaking money and you probably have no idea where it is going. Most clinic owners think the problem is marketing, ads, location, or not having enough leads. In reality most clinics already have plenty of leads. The real issue is that there is no system to capture them, follow up with them, or learn from them. That is where a CRM becomes one of the most important systems in your entire business. In this solo episode Jeremy breaks down what a CRM actually is, why it matters for cash based and hybrid clinics, and how it helped him grow and sell his own seven figure practice. 📌 Episode Topics What a CRM really is in simple terms Why most clinics have a "bucket problem" not a lead problem The four core jobs a CRM should do for your clinic How a CRM turns growth into a math problem instead of a guessing game Why building your own CRM system usually becomes a second full time job How Patch was built to solve this for clinic owners 🧠 What a CRM Actually Is Forget the jargon. A CRM is simply the place where every lead and patient interaction lives in one system. That means: Every form fill Every phone call and voicemail Every text and email Every booked evaluation or missed follow up Instead of this stuff living in your email, in your head, on paper, or in random spreadsheets, it all lives in one central source of truth. That is where the clarity and leverage start. 🪣 Your Business Is a Bucket Jeremy uses a simple picture. Your business is a bucket. Leads are the water you pour into the top. Most clinics do not have a lead problem. They have a bucket problem. Without a CRM the bucket is full of holes: No consistent follow up No nurture emails No sequences for past leads No data on what is working and what is not The result is predictable. Leads drip out the side of the bucket. People inquire once and never hear from you again. Workshop attendees never get a follow up offer. Ad leads vanish after one missed call. A CRM does not magically pour more water into the bucket. It patches the holes so you keep what you already worked hard to earn. 🧩 The Four Core Jobs of a CRM 1. Store everything in one place All leads, all patients, all conversations, all in a single system. Not: Some names on paper from a workshop Some leads in your EMR Newsletters in Mailchimp or MailerLite Other people hidden in a Google Sheet A good CRM becomes the central nervous system of your business so you always know who is a new lead, who is active, who is cold, and who needs contact. 2. Make follow up automatic A strong CRM triggers follow up without you having to remember it: New lead fills out a form and gets an automatic email and text sequence Event attendees get a post workshop nurture and offer New patients get set expectations, reminders, and education on what comes next Follow up becomes a system not a hope. 3. Nurture leads over time A CRM should also be your email marketing engine. From the same place you can: Send weekly or biweekly newsletters Run quarterly campaigns and promos Enroll new leads into drips that explain cash PT, out of network, and continuity Ask for Google reviews and referrals automatically Over time this builds trust and makes it much easier for someone to say yes when they are ready. 4. Give you real data and insight This is where growth turns from guessing into math. With a CRM you can see: Where each lead came from Which sources actually convert into patients Which campaigns and keywords make money and which do not Where leads stall and drop off in your funnel Once you have this clarity it becomes much easier to decide what to stop, what to double down on, and which levers actually move revenue. 📊 From Guessing to Knowing When Jeremy was running his clinic he went deep into their CRM. He knew: The exact ROI on each ad group Which keywords people searched before booking Which leads had opened five emails in a row but never booked That allowed him to step in with personal follow up only where it mattered. It did not feel weird to the lead because he was simply responding to behavior they had already shown. This level of clarity is what helped him scale to seven figures, hire seven PTs, step out of day to day care, and sell the clinic in under three years. ⚙️ Why Most Owners Should Not Build This Alone A real CRM setup is not just software. It is: Marketing strategy Sales psychology Patient behavior Operations and workflow A lot of trial and error Most clinic owners are capable of figuring it out but that does not mean it is the best use of their time. Your highest leverage is usually: Leading the team Refining your offer Building partnerships and marketing channels This is exactly why Patch exists. Jeremy took what worked at his clinic and built it into a ready to use CRM system designed specifically for cash based and hybrid PT clinics so

Jan 13, 202611 min

Ep59 | The One Ad Group That Can Explode Your Revenue (How To Convert Dry Needling Leads)

How to Turn Dry Needling Google Ads Leads Into High-Value Patients Dry needling leads are some of the hardest leads for clinics to convert if you treat them like every other Google Ads lead. But when you understand how these people think and what they actually want they become one of the highest ROI ad groups you can run. Over the last month Jeremy has helped multiple clinic owners completely shift how they view dry needling callers and once they made this mindset change they unlocked the ability to scale their ads profitably instead of shutting them off. If you want your Google Ads to work especially for dry needling you must sell these leads differently. Today Jeremy breaks down exactly how to do it. 📌 Episode Topics Why dry needling leads are uniquely valuable The mindset shift needed to convert these callers The call script that consistently books dry needling leads How to position the evaluation as the natural first step Why the real conversion happens in the evaluation not on the phone The common mistakes clinics make that kill these leads instantly 🧠 Why Dry Needling Leads Are a Goldmine Most clinic owners think dry needling leads are "bad leads" because callers often believe they only want one thing. But this belief is what makes them perfect for a cash based clinic. These people: Are already expecting to pay out of pocket Don't trust traditional PT or have already tried it Are actively searching for a progressive non traditional approach Want fast relief and something different In other words they are already searching for you. They just don't know how your model works yet. Once you learn how to communicate with them you can scale your Google Ads dramatically. 🔄 The Mindset Shift You Must Make The biggest mistake clinics make is trying to correct these leads. If you tell a dry needling caller "dry needling isn't enough" or "you actually need full PT" you lose them instantly. That is the exact clinical tone they are trying to avoid. The mindset shift is simple: You must lead with yes. You align with what they already believe before you teach them anything new. You meet them where they are instead of fighting them. 🗣 The Call Framework That Books Dry Needling Leads 1. Lead with yes "Yes we absolutely do dry needling. It is part of almost every session here." This immediately lowers resistance. They feel heard. They feel like they're in the right place. 2. Ask context questions "Have you had dry needling before? What was your experience like?" Gets them talking Reveals their real motivation Shows you what problem they are trying to solve 3. Establish authority without correcting them Explain the truth in a way that aligns with what they already believe. "Dry needling works best when it's used the right way at the right time and on the right part of the muscle. We use it as part of a bigger plan so the relief actually sticks instead of coming back a week later." This positions you as the expert without sounding condescending. 4. Pivot to the evaluation "The first step is an evaluation where we figure out exactly where you need to be needled and why that area keeps tightening up. And yes we dry needle you in that first session so you get exactly what you're looking for." You remove the commitment fear. You give them the outcome they want. You make the next step simple and logical. 🏥 Why the Evaluation Is Where the Sale Actually Happens Your job on the phone is not to sell a package. It is to get them into the evaluation. The PT's job is to: Over deliver Perform the dry needling they expected Show the full value of your approach Connect the dots between short term relief and long term fixes Once they experience how different you are from traditional PT they are far more open to plans of care and packages. ❌ What Not to Do With Dry Needling Leads Do not correct them on the phone Do not explain long clinical reasoning Do not debate whether dry needling works Do not redirect like an insurance question Do not say "just come in and we'll talk about it" Instead: Align with them Validate what they want Position yourself as the authority Lead them into the evaluation 🎯 Why This Unlocks Google Ads Scale Dry needling keywords have: High search volume Low competition Strong intent Clinics that master selling these leads can scale to three to five thousand dollars a month in ad spend sustainably and profitably. Clinics that don't make this shift usually shut their ads off and assume Google Ads "don't work." 🤝 Want Help Scaling Dry Needling Ads? If you want us to run your Google Ads or help you convert dry needling leads more effectively book a strategy call: https://thepatchsystem.com/demo-schedule Try Patch AI tools here: https://thepatchsystem.ai/ If you can master selling dry needling leads you can scale your clinic faster than almost any other ad group. The demand is there. The intent is strong. You just need the right conversation.

Jan 6, 202613 min

Ep58 | Ask Yourself This One Question

Are You Building a Business or Just Treating Inside One? Most clinic owners don't fail. They just wake up five years later realizing they built a job they can't escape from. In this solo episode, Jeremy breaks down the uncomfortable truth behind why so many owners feel capped and exhausted and why the real issue isn't marketing or insurance or staffing but misalignment between the life they want and the decisions they make every day. This episode is about clarity. If you want a clinic that gives you freedom, you have to act like an entrepreneur, not a clinician who happens to own a business. 📌 Episode Topics Why owning a clinic doesn't automatically make you an entrepreneur The difference between building leverage and providing relief How busy schedules hide deeper decision avoidance Why burnout happens when you try to do both roles at once The seven day test that reveals your true path 🧠 The Core Idea: Entrepreneurship Is a Behavior, Not a Title Jeremy explains why most clinic owners unintentionally stay clinicians while expecting business owner outcomes. They treat too much. They delay hiring. They avoid sales. They do work that feels familiar instead of work that creates freedom. And then they wonder why the clinic depends entirely on them. Entrepreneurs build systems. Clinicians create relief. Both are valuable, but they are not the same job. And the space between the two is where burnout lives. ⚠️ Default vs Designed Clinics Most clinics grow by default. More patients. More hours. More stress. No real strategy. Just inertia. Designed clinics grow on purpose through: Clear decisions Delegation Hiring before you feel ready Learning sales Spending money on advertising Building systems that eventually replace you If your clinic collapses without you, it isn't a business. It's a dependency. And that is what traps most owners for years. 🔍 The Seven Day Test Look back at your last seven days and ask yourself: How much time did I spend treating How much time did I spend building How much time did I spend thinking strategically If you repeat that same week for the next three years, where does your clinic end up? That answer tells you whether you are behaving like an entrepreneur or a clinician. 🎯 The One Question to Answer Before 2026 Do your daily actions match the future you say you want? If you want leverage, freedom, time back, and long term scale you must adopt entrepreneurial behaviors even if you still enjoy treating. Hiring before you are comfortable. Building systems. Spending money on ads. Delegating things you are good at. Selling confidently. These are the behaviors that separate clinic owners who grow from clinic owners who grind. The mistake isn't choosing to be a clinician. The mistake is saying you want entrepreneurial outcomes while behaving like a full time provider. 🤝 Want Help Becoming the Entrepreneur Your Clinic Needs? If you heard this episode and thought yes I want a clinic that works without depending on me Jeremy wants to talk to you. Email him directly: [email protected] Or book a strategy call with the Patch team: https://thepatchsystem.com/demo-schedule Try the PatchSystem AI tools: https://thepatchsystem.ai/ Your clinic will either be built by default or by design. The only difference is whether you choose which path you're actually on.

Dec 30, 20256 min

Ep57 | The 9 Marketing KPIs You Need

How To Use KPIs And Simple Math To Plan Your Quarter Most clinic owners set big top line goals but never back them with real numbers. Jeremy explains how to use eight simple KPIs to reverse engineer your quarter and make your revenue predictable instead of random. This is one of his most important solo episodes because it finally shows how to plan like a real business and not guess your way through Q1. What You'll Learn • The eight KPIs that actually move revenue • How to turn a monthly revenue goal into a specific leads target • Why MRR and LTV matter more than people realize • How to make your entire quarter a math equation instead of a hope • How to use the PatchSystem AI calculator to plan your growth The Eight KPIs That Matter Total leads per month You should be able to answer this instantly. Leads are the fuel that runs the whole clinic. Percent of leads that become patients If you know this number you can predict exactly how many leads you need each month. Monthly recurring revenue MRR This is why payment plans beat paid in full. MRR makes your baseline revenue predictable and covers overhead. Lifetime value LTV per patient A simple estimate is fine. You just need to know what the average patient is worth. Eval to package conversion rate Track this for the clinic and for each provider. Seventy five percent is the minimum standard. Percent of packages that continue into continuity This KPI is gold. It drives MRR up. It drives LTV up. And it keeps schedules full. Average time to complete the initial package Closer to three months means higher session frequency and stronger schedules. Average length of active care How long does someone keep coming at least once a month. This shows true retention. Turning Your Revenue Goal Into a Math Equation Quarterly revenue goal: 60k Monthly revenue goal: 20k If your MRR is 2k Your new patient revenue target becomes 18k If your LTV per patient is 2k 18k divided by 2k equals 9 new patients If you convert 20 percent of leads into patients You need about 50 leads to land 9 to 10 patients Once you know the leads number you can reverse engineer everything Ads Workshops Word of mouth Organic reach You assign a target to each source and the rest becomes execution instead of guessing The PatchSystem AI KPI Calculator This tool lets you plug in • Your revenue goal • Your current MRR • Your LTV • Your conversion rate • Your current monthly leads It then tells you exactly how many more leads you need to hit your number You can try it here https://thepatchsystem.ai/ Book a Free Strategy Call If you want help setting up these KPIs or want a full walkthrough of your numbers with our team you can book a call here https://thepatchsystem.com/demo-schedule

Dec 23, 202521 min

Ep56 | How To Actually Hit Your Goals In 2026

How to Plan a Q1 Content Strategy That Actually Supports Your 2026 Goals If your goals for 2026 are bigger than what you did in 2025, but your plan is to do your marketing the exact same way… you're setting yourself up for a harder year than it needs to be. In this solo episode, Jeremy breaks down how to plan your Q1 content so it actually matches your growth goals: not just one "New Year" email and hoping for the best, but a clear plan for newsletters, social content, and campaigns that warm your audience up and then give them a reason to buy. 📌 Episode Topics How nurturing your list earns the right to sell Why consistent social and email content matters before offers How to plan around what's actually happening in your clinic Four Q1 campaigns that work How to tie campaigns to real timing—not random sales blasts 🧠 Before You Plan: Two Big Questions Have you been nurturing your list? If you haven't been sending consistent emails or posting useful content, you haven't earned the right to sell yet. You'll see: Low response to your "New Year" offers List burnout and deal fatigue More unsubscribes every time you promote What's actually happening in your clinic in Q1? Look at January–March and ask: Are you hiring a new staff PT? Raising rates? Moving locations? Adding a new service or program? Those moments should get priority for your sales campaigns. Don't burn your big "sales bullet" too early and then struggle to fill a new PT's schedule later in the quarter. ✉️ Nurture First, Then Sell If you ran open enrollment in Q4 and then went silent… you can't just pop back up in January with "New Year, New You" and expect big results. Jeremy's rule of thumb: Send at least 4 nurture newsletters in a row (weekly or biweekly) Then you've earned the right to make an offer to your list Two Newsletter Styles That Work Block-style newsletter: Short clinic story or update Repurposed post content Curated insights (Huberman, Attia, run/PT content) Patient win or case highlight "60-second" newsletter: Quick brain-dump style One tight lesson or insight Easy to consume on mobile One isn't "better" than the other—whichever you'll be consistent with is the right one. Social Media Nurture Post educational, top-of-funnel content consistently Don't disappear for weeks and then show up only to sell Your social feed should build trust long before you ask someone to buy 📅 Q1 Campaign Planning: Start with the Calendar Once you've answered the two big questions above, plan Q1 in this order: Block out clinic events: New hires Rate changes Service launches Location changes Decide where your "sales bullets" go: Save the biggest offer for the moment that matters most (e.g., filling a new PT's schedule) Layer in proven quarterly campaigns: see below 🎯 Four Proven Q1 Campaigns That Work 1. New Year, New You Campaign (Early January) A classic & effective campaign when your list is warmed up. Position PT as the support system to help people actually stick with their new year goals—not just gym memberships. Typical offer structure: $50 evaluation or re-entry session 10% off packages 2. Resolution Rescue Campaign (Late Jan–Feb) Often the best Q1 performer: January motivation fades People realize they can't fix aches on their own Copy should speak to frustrated resolution-makers This campaign works because you're emailing the person in the moment and the copy feels like it's written for them today. 3. CrossFit Open Campaign If you serve CrossFit athletes or are inside a box: The CrossFit Open usually runs in Feb Run emails and social content tied to the weekly Open workouts Position your clinic as the recovery support they need to survive the next WOD 4. Spring Race / Marathon Training Campaign For clinics near large spring races (e.g., Boston Marathon): Runners are in peak training in Jan–Mar Email and posts should speak to training aches, recovery, and performance Don't wait until April when it's too late 🏁 Bonus: New Staff PT Campaign If you're hiring in Q1, a "Meet the new PT" campaign gives you: A reason to sell Fresh stories and posts to share A focus on filling someone's schedule You can combine this with the Resolution Rescue copy so the offer feels timely and targeted. 🗓 Why You Need to Plan This Now, Not in January If you wait until: The first week of Jan to write your New Year emails, or The end of January to plan your Resolution Rescue drip, …you simply won't get them done. Clinic life is too busy. Your content plan should be drafted before: Holidays hit, Christmas rush begins, and You're in full reactive mode. 🤝 Want Help Building & Executing the Plan? This is exactly what we do at Patch: Help you decide which campaigns make sense for your clinic Write and sequence your emails and social content Line it all up so your Q1 actually launches on time 👉 Book a free strategy call with our team — we'll walk through what makes sense for your quarter. If you want a bigger 2026, you need a bigger Q1. And if you want a bigger Q1, you have

Dec 16, 202518 min

Ep55 | One Piece of Advice to Remove Yourself (ft Ryan Perez)

How Elevation Athletics Runs Without Its Owner (and What That Means for Your Clinic) What would it look like if your clinic could run and grow without you in the day-to-day? In this episode, Jeremy sits down with Dr. Ryan Perez, owner of Elevation Athletics in Fort Worth, TX, to break down exactly how he: Got himself out of patient care, Built a team that can run the clinic with minimal oversight, and Is now aiming for a 7-figure year in 2026 while working ~8 hours a week on the clinic. 🎙 Guest Guest: Dr. Ryan Perez, owner of Elevation Athletics Clinic Website: elevationathleticspt.com Ryan's Instagram: @dr_ryanperez Clinic Instagram: @elevationathleticspt 📌 Episode Topics How Ryan went from treating full-time to 0 clinical hours What he actually does now in his 8-hour workweek for the clinic Using time audits to decide what to offload first Building a business that can run—and scale—without you How to think like an owner instead of an employee in your own clinic Why most PTs are "accidental entrepreneurs" and how to fix that Org charts, accountability charts, and giving your staff a real growth path "Who, not how" and buying back your time as a clinic owner Predictions for 2026: small group training, performance, and longevity services 🚪 Step One: Decide What You're Actually Offloading Ryan's first advice to any owner who wants to get out of the day-to-day: do a ruthless time audit. List everything you're doing in the business each week. Identify what should be: Owner-level work (vision, leadership, key relationships, high-level decisions), Director-level work (managing PTs, metrics, operations), Admin-level work (scheduling, basic comms, data entry). Once you see it on paper, the next hire or next system you need becomes obvious. Different stages of business require the owner to focus on different problems. If you're still doing everything, you'll stay stuck at the same stage forever. 🕒 What Ryan's Week Looks Like Now Ryan no longer treats patients in the clinic. His time in Elevation Athletics is about 8 hours/week and looks like this: Monday: Attends (but doesn't lead) the staff meeting. He "shows face," listens, and lets the system run. Thursday: 1:1 meetings with: His clinic director (leadership, growth, internal systems), and Staff PTs (case studies, treatment philosophy, coaching). The day-to-day is handled by the team. Ryan's role is leadership, training, and high-level decision making—not plugging schedule gaps. 🎯 The Goal: Control of Time, Not Just Income Ryan's philosophy wasn't "escape patient care at all costs." It was: build a business that runs without me, so I can choose when and how I treat. Key mindset shifts he shares: You're not "just a PT" anymore—you chose to be a business owner. Wealth = control of your time, not just higher revenue. He wants the option to: Move anywhere in the country, Open additional Elevation locations with a ready-made playbook, Step into clinical care if he wants extra profit—not because the clinic "needs" him. 👥 From Direct Impact to Indirect Impact As a solo cash PT, Ryan could help maybe 100 patients/month directly. With a team: His indirect impact is now 300+ patients/month through his staff. He's not just changing patients' lives—he's changing PTs' careers by giving them a place to treat the way they believe people deserve to be treated. If your mission is to "help people," hiring and leading a team is one of the most powerful ways to multiply that impact. 📚 Books That Changed How He Operates E-Myth (Michael Gerber) – Showed him how to build a business with systems and roles, not just grind. Traction & Rocket Fuel (Gino Wickman) – Helped him design vision charts, org charts, and real accountability. Who Not How (Dan Sullivan) Buy Back Your Time (Dan Martell) After applying these, Ryan stopped asking, "How do I do this?" and started asking, "Who can do this better than me so I can focus on what actually moves the needle?" 🧱 Org Chart, Vision Chart, and Making Growth Real Ryan didn't just hire randomly and hope it worked out. He built: Org chart: Who reports to whom, and what the structure looks like today. Accountability chart: Who owns what KPIs, metrics, and responsibilities. Vision chart: Where the business is going—future roles, future locations, and impact. He even shows the future org chart on the clinic website. Result: PTs now reach out saying, "I want to be part of this and here's how I think I can help." 📈 From 20K Months to 50–70K Months Early on, Ryan hit ~$20K/month as a solo clinician—but he was working 50–60 hours/week, burned out, and never home. The turning point was realizing: Without systems, scorecards, KPIs, and clear roles, staff can't win. He needed: Clear job descriptions Clinic director ownership of PT metrics Weekly 1:1s and real accountability Once those were in place, the team could manage themselves, and revenue scaled with far less chaos and far less of Ryan's time. ⏱ "Who Not How" and the Time Audit Reality Check Ryan

Dec 9, 202536 min

Ep54 | What's Wrong With Black Friday

Why I Hate Black Friday (and What to Do Instead) Black Friday is supposed to be a marketer's dream. But sitting down on the Sunday after Thanksgiving with 133 unread emails in his inbox, Jeremy realized (again) that for most clinics, Black Friday week is the worst time to be screaming into people's inboxes. In this episode, he breaks down why traditional Black Friday plays are broken—and why a simple holiday gift card campaign in December quietly beats them every time. 📌 Episode Topics Why Black Friday Feels Broken: 130+ unread emails, but zero interest. Inbox Reality: Why Thanksgiving week is the noisiest, worst-performing email window of the year. Intent vs. Timing: Why buyers decide before Black Friday. How to Run Black Friday (If You Must): The only way Jeremy will do it anymore. The Holiday Gift Card Campaign: The December play that actually fits how people think and buy. 💡 Big Idea Black Friday is no longer about "sending the email on Friday." It's about intent and momentum. By the time Thanksgiving week hits, people already know: Which brands they care about, What they're planning to buy, and Roughly what the deal will be. If you're introducing your offer on Thanksgiving, Black Friday, or that weekend, you're just another subject line in an inbox war you can't win. 📬 Why Thanksgiving Week Emails Flop Jeremy walks through his own week: travel, family, football, food, catching up with friends. Checking marketing emails is nowhere on that list. By Sunday, even someone who normally keeps their inbox at zero is staring at 100+ unread emails. Most Black Friday blasts get: Automatically deleted, or Ignored while people unsubscribe from lists they forgot they were on. It's not that people aren't buying. They've just already decided what to buy—and from whom. ⌚ Black Friday Is About Intent, Not "The Day" Brands have trained consumers to expect: Early access Black Friday, VIP Black Friday, Deals rolling out in the first half of November. The brands Jeremy actually buys from didn't wait. They: Warmed him up weeks before, Told stories, teased the offer, and Let him plan purchases before his inbox exploded. By the time Black Friday arrived, their emails were just a deadline reminder—not the introduction. 🧨 Why Most Black Friday Campaigns Feel Gross The lazy version of Black Friday looks like: "Last chance!" every 12 hours, Fake scarcity ("Deal ends Friday… just kidding, extended to Sunday!"), Copy-paste discounts with no real thought about the buyer's headspace. The problem isn't discounts—the deals can be great. The problem is the execution: crowded inboxes, zero differentiation, and timing that ignores how people actually behave. 📅 How Jeremy Ran Black Friday for Clinics (Without the Noise) Jeremy's team did run Black Friday campaigns—but differently: Started 2 weeks early: Not on Thanksgiving week. Warmed the list: Stories, education, and teasing the offer before the pitch. Built desire ahead of time: So Black Friday was only a , not a cold ask. When Friday hit, interested people had already raised their hands. The final push was just helping them follow through—not fighting for fresh attention. 🎁 The Better Play: Holiday Gift Card Campaign For clinics, Jeremy argues that December beats Black Friday almost every time. Why the Holiday Gift Card Campaign works so well: Timing fits mindset: People are reflecting on the year and thinking about their health, habits, and routines for the new one. Inbox is calmer: Travel is winding down, routines are back, and the email noise has dropped. Gifting fits your service: Easy to position as "invest in yourself" or "give someone a head start on their goals." Clean, seasonal, and not spammy: It feels helpful, not desperate. 🧭 Your Playbook for Next Year 1️⃣ If You Must Run Black Friday Start warming your list in early November. Tease the offer, tell stories, share wins, and build curiosity. Use Black Friday as the deadline, not the first time people hear about it. 2️⃣ Run a December Holiday Gift Card Campaign Position it as: "Gift better movement/less pain/a stronger 2026." Give people a simple, clear offer (e.g., eval + 2 sessions, or a dollar-value gift card). Send a handful of thoughtful emails across December—not a firehose in one weekend. 📣 Share This Episode Know a clinic owner who blasts three Black Friday emails and wonders why nobody buys? Send them this episode before they repeat it next year. 📱 Connect with Jeremy Got questions about Black Friday strategy or the Holiday Gift Card Campaign? Send Jeremy a DM on Instagram: @jeremydupont. Don't get lost in the Black Friday noise. Warm people up early, then let December be the month where your offer actually lands.

Dec 2, 20259 min

Ep53 | Website structure to fix your organic leads problem

The SEO Foundation Most Clinics Get Wrong: Site Structure 📍 Get Your Free Local SEO & Website Audit | 🧩 Book a Patch Demo Every clinic owner wants more new patients from Google. Most think the answer is "more blogs" or "better keywords." But if your site structure is wrong, Google literally can't understand who you help, what you treat, or where you treat—and no amount of content will fix it. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the exact website architecture Patch uses to rank clinics in 2025 and 2026. 📌 Episode Topics Why Most Clinic SEO Fails: Great content on a foundation Google can't read. What Google Actually Cares About: Who you help, what you treat, where you treat. The Services + Locations Blueprint: The site map structure that consistently ranks. Internal Linking 101: How to connect pages so Google "gets" your clinic. Owning Your Website: Why you must control your own site to build real enterprise value. 💡 Big Idea SEO isn't "write more blogs." SEO starts with architecture. Until your site is structured around your locations and services, Google will keep sending patients to the clinic across the street—not because they're better, but because their site is easier to understand. 🔍 What Google Sees (That You Don't) Google doesn't care about pretty colors, brand photos, or how "nice" your homepage feels. It cares about: Who you help (types of patients and problems), What you treat (services and conditions), Where you treat them (cities, neighborhoods, regions). If your site can't answer those three questions clearly and cleanly, it drops you down the rankings and rewards clinics with better structure. 🏗 The Site Structure Blueprint Most clinics only have a handful of pages: Home, About, Contact, maybe a generic "Physical Therapy" page. That's not enough. Jeremy walks through the structure Patch uses for hundreds of clinics: 1️⃣ Core Pages Homepage: Who you are, who you help, what you do, and clear next steps. About: Your story, team, and why patients should trust you. Contact: Forms, phone, booking links (discovery call, eval, etc.). Privacy Policy: Critical for compliant SMS, forms, and ad platforms. 2️⃣ Locations Folder (Where You Treat) Create a /locations/ hub with a separate page for every area people actually search: City-level (e.g., Charleston), Neighborhoods (e.g., Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant), Feeder towns within your 5–20 mile radius. If you only have "Charleston" but people search "physical therapist Mount Pleasant," Google has no reason to show you without a dedicated Mount Pleasant page. 3️⃣ Services Folder (How You Help) Create a /services/ hub with a page for every major offer, such as: Physical Therapy Running PT ACL Rehab Back Pain, Shoulder Pain, Neck Pain Pre/Post-Op Rehab Dry Needling, BFR, Sports Massage, Pelvic Health, etc. Each service page should: Explain who it's for and what problems it solves, Outline your approach or 3-step process, Link to relevant location pages (e.g., "Physical Therapy in Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, Charlotte"). 4️⃣ Condition / Problem Pages & Blogs Once your services and locations are in place, you can layer in: Condition pages: Back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, etc. Blog categories: Grouped to support core services (e.g., "Running PT," "ACL Rehab," "Pelvic Health"). These pages should internally link back to your service and location pages so Google can see the full web of relevance. 🔗 Why Internal Linking Matters Internal links are how you tell Google, "We do this service in this place for this problem." For example: Your Physical Therapy page links to: Charleston, Daniel Island, Mount Pleasant, Charlotte location pages. Your Back Pain page links to: Physical Therapy + your key locations. Now when someone searches "back pain physical therapist in Charlotte," Google can connect all three: problem + service + location. That's how you start ranking for high-intent searches that actually turn into patients. 🏦 Own Your Website (Or You Don't Own the Asset) One of the biggest red flags Jeremy sees: clinics who don't even have access to their own site because an agency controls it. If you don't own your site, you: Can't fix your structure or SEO without permission, Can't reliably scale or pivot your marketing, Can't truly sell the business someday—because you don't own a key asset. You should always have full access to your website, hosting, and DNS so changes to structure, pages, and content can be made as your clinic evolves. 🚀 What to Do Next Use this episode as a checklist against your current site: Do you have a Services hub with a page for each main service? Do you have a Locations hub with a page for each city/neighborhood you actually draw from? Are services and locations internally linked in both directions? Do your condition and blog pages support those same services and locations? Do you own and control your own website platform and hosting? 📣 Share This Episode Know a clinic owner posting nonstop content with no SEO

Nov 25, 202516 min

Ep52 | Big 2026 Goals start Now

Don't Wait for January: Build Your 2026 Engine Now 🧩 Book a Patch Demo Most clinic owners talk about "hitting it hard" in January. New year, new marketing plan, new patients… right? But if you wait until January 1st to start your ads, SEO, and systems, your Q1 2026 will be slower than you think. In this episode, Jeremy explains why November and December are the real starting line if you want 2026 to be your biggest year yet. 📌 Episode Topics Why January Isn't a Reset Button: Same systems, same problems, same empty calendar. The Google Ads Learning Period: Why you should "pay tuition" now, not in peak season. SEO as a Slow Burn: How to get your money pages ranking before the New Year search spike. CRMs & Backend Systems: Turning chaos into a predictable pipeline before 2026 hits. Action Plan for the Next 6–8 Weeks: Concrete steps to set up ads, SEO, and systems now. 💡 Big Idea If you want a big Q1 in 2026, January is not the time to start—it's the time to cash in on the work you did in November and December. Marketing has lag time. So does SEO. So do systems. Treat Q4 like an athlete's preseason: build the base now so you can actually perform when the year starts. 📈 Why You Start Google Ads Before January Most owners think Google Ads are "flip the switch and the phone rings." In reality, every new campaign goes through a learning period where Google figures out: Which searches actually lead to conversions (e.g. "physical therapist near me" vs. "knee exercises"). Who should see your ad and who shouldn't. What counts as a true lead or booked eval in your account. If you launch on January 1st, you're paying peak seasonal prices while Google is still "learning." You're not buying leads—you're buying tuition. Start in November instead: Weeks 1–2: Launch campaigns, gather search data, fix obvious bad keywords. Weeks 3–4: See which keywords convert, refine ad copy and landing pages. Weeks 5–6: Add negative keywords, cut waste, tighten bids, improve quality scores. By January, your ads aren't guessing anymore—they're dialed in and ready to catch the "New Year, new body, my back hurts" surge. 🔎 SEO: The "Quiet Kid" That Wins Later SEO is slow on purpose. Google doesn't reward spammy, overnight behavior. When you: Rebuild your site structure, Add money pages like "Best sports physical therapist in [City]," Write targeted blogs and optimize your Google Business Profile, Google doesn't instantly hand you page-one rankings. It crawls, indexes, tests, and slowly builds trust over weeks to months. If you start SEO in January, real results may not show up until Q2 or Q3. Instead, use November and December to: Define your high-intent keywords (e.g. "sports PT [City]," "dry needling [City]," "back pain physical therapist [City]"). Create dedicated money pages for each service/problem—not one generic "Services" page with 12 bullets. Plan and write 4–8 supporting blogs around your core topics. Clean up technical SEO: site speed, mobile friendliness, H1/H2 structure, metadata, and schema. January shouldn't be when you start SEO. It should be when your SEO is already working in the background. 🧠 Backend Systems & CRM: Your Clinic's Nervous System You can't hit consistent $30k, $50k, $80k+ months while running your pipeline out of your inbox and memory. A proper CRM is what keeps leads organized, follow-up happening, and reactivations rolling in—especially around the New Year. With the right CRM, you can: Track every lead: new inquiries, free calls, evals, active plans, and lost leads. Automate nurture sequences when someone fills out a form or ghosts after an eval. Reactivate old patients at scale around key times like January. Send newsletters and campaigns directly to segmented lists (past patients, warm leads, etc.). But here's the catch: CRMs take 1–2 months to set up, customize, and bake into your team's habits. If you start in January, you'll spend Q1 learning the tool instead of leveraging it. 🧩 What "Start Now" Actually Looks Like 1️⃣ For Google Ads Set up your campaigns and landing pages. Install conversion tracking and call tracking correctly. Let the learning period run while volume is lower and clicks are cheaper. 2️⃣ For SEO Decide which keywords you want to own in 2026. Build or rebuild your core money pages around those terms. Draft a small blog/content calendar (4–8 posts) that supports your main services. Optimize your Google Business Profile and ensure NAP consistency. 3️⃣ For CRM & Systems Choose a CRM platform and define your pipeline stages. Import leads/past patients so everything lives in one place. Set up simple automations: new lead nurture, post-eval follow-up, reactivation campaigns. Train your team to log deals, update stages, and live inside the system daily. 🚀 The 2026 Timeline (If You Start Now) November–December: Launch and refine ads, build SEO foundation, set up CRM and basic automations. January–March 2026: Ads are optimized, SEO starts to kick in, CRM is reactivating old patients and nu

Nov 18, 202519 min

Ep51 | answer the damn phone

Answer the Damn Phone: Turn Google Ads Into Booked Evals 📞 Master Phone Closing — Full Course | 🧩 Book a Patch Demo Most clinic owners try to scale by throwing more money at Google Ads. But if you miss calls or freeze when someone asks, "Do you take my insurance?", you're just scaling wasted spend. In this episode, Jeremy lays out the real lever: speed-to-lead + phone skills + a simple eval offer that converts clicks into paying patients. 📌 Episode Topics Speed to Lead: Why answering within minutes turns ad clicks into evaluations. Phone Skills That Print: Scripts, objection handling, and selling the eval confidently. Low-Barrier Eval Offers (LBOs): $50–$99 intro evals that remove friction and fill schedules. Ads ≠ Growth (Alone): How missed calls set your ROI on fire. Simple Systems: AI call pickup as "smart voicemail," Reimbursify for benefits, and a tight follow-up loop. 💡 Big Idea Scaling ads only works if you answer the damn phone and sell the evaluation in real time. Missed calls = burnt budget. Quick pickup + confident script + a low-friction offer = booked evaluations and a 3–6x ROI vs. 1–2x. 📈 From Clicks to Patients At Ripple, answering every call (anywhere, anytime) led to 2–3 new evals/week straight from Google Ads—no nurture funnel required. The lesson: ads create intent, but the phone call closes it. ⚙️ How to Implement This Answer Fast (Speed-to-Lead): Pick up every call. If you miss one, call back within 5 minutes. Pain is now—so is the buying decision. Use an AI "Smart Voicemail" (Optional): Let an AI agent capture name, pain, and callback permission, then promise a human call in minutes. Better than dead-end voicemail. Get Good at the Phone: Practice a short script, lead with empathy, and guide the call. Be ready for: "Do you take my insurance?" → Reframe value, offer LBO, verify benefits for them. "That's a lot of money." → Anchor to outcomes, expertise, and speed of results. Sell the Eval as a One-Off: Offer an LBO ($50–$99 or 50% off) to reduce risk. Position it as a full session with a clear plan—no long-term commitment required. Verify Benefits for Them: Use tools like Reimbursify and collect insurance info during intake so you walk into the eval with answers. Tight Follow-Up: If they can't book on the spot, schedule a callback window and text the LBO link immediately. 🧪 Offers That Convert $50 Eval: Great for volume and feeding multiple providers; rely on in-room sales. $99 Eval / 50% Off: Slightly higher filter with similar friction reduction. Test for your market. Pro tip: The "right" price is the one that maximizes booked evals without overwhelming your schedule. Test and track. 📊 Why This Works Buyer Behavior: People click "Call" on Google and expect a human. No answer? They call the next clinic. ROI Math: Phone skills + fast pickup are the difference between a 2x and 6x return at any budget. Admin ≠ Closer: Owners must own the hardest calls and objections—then train the team. 🔥 Real-World Tools Phone Scripts & Objection Handling: Grab the Phone Sales Course Done-For-You Ads + Call Systems: Book a Patch Demo 🚀 Your Challenge For the next 7 days, answer (or return) every ad-sourced call within 5 minutes, pitch a simple LBO, and track outcomes in a sheet: calls → booked evals → plan-of-care conversions. Watch the numbers move. 🎯 Try This Today Write a 6–8 line phone script you can deliver anywhere. Set your LBO (price + language) and add it to your intake workflow. Enable AI "smart voicemail" as a backup, not a crutch. 📣 Share This Episode Know a clinic owner "scaling" ads while missing calls? Send this to them. Their ROI is hiding in their ringtone. 📱 Follow & Next Steps Level up your phone closing here: thepatchsystem.com/phone-sales-course Want Patch to build the whole engine (ads, tracking, AI pickup, follow-up)? thepatchsystem.com/demo-schedule Ads don't close patients. People do. Answer fast, sell the eval, and let your results do the rest.

Nov 11, 202514 min

Ep50 | If you're thinking about selling your clinic, listen to this first

Selling Ripple: Lessons from a 7-Figure Clinic Exit 📍 Read Jeremy's Full Reflection on Selling Ripple One year after selling his clinic, Ripple, Jeremy Dupont opens up about what it really takes to build a sellable business, survive the M&A process, and why hitting $1 million in revenue is the entry fee for serious buyers. Whether you plan to sell or not, the path to a valuable business is the same: remove yourself, tighten your systems, and focus on what scales. 📌 Episode Topics The Million-Dollar Benchmark: Why you need $1M in top-line revenue to attract real buyers. The Emotional Marathon: What selling your business actually feels like—from endless negotiations to identity shifts. Focus Over Diversification: Why chasing multiple ventures kills growth (and how focusing on one can explode it). Key Man Risk: How to make your business valuable by making yourself replaceable. The Ripple Legacy: How letting go can fuel your next big thing. 💡 What Jeremy Learned After a year of reflection, Jeremy boiled his experience down to three core lessons. Whether you're years away from selling or never plan to, these lessons define what real enterprise value looks like. 1️⃣ Selling Takes Time (and Grit) The sale of Ripple took over a year—filled with banks, lawyers, landlords, and sleepless nights. Even with a trustworthy buyer, the emotional toll was immense. Selling a business isn't a sprint. It's a slow, unpredictable marathon. Expect negotiations, delays, and detours. You need mental endurance as much as financial readiness. 2️⃣ Focus Is the Ultimate Multiplier Jeremy admits trying to split his energy between Ripple and building Patch was "bad leadership." The day he sold Ripple was the day Patch took off. His takeaway: stop diluting your focus with side projects, online coaching, or new offers. Double down on your core service. If you're stuck at $40K/month, the answer isn't a pivot—it's mastery of what already works. 3️⃣ Build to Sell—Even If You Don't "You don't have to want to sell," Jeremy says, "but you should build like you might." That means removing yourself from day-to-day operations, hiring the right people, and running clean books. If your business depends on you, it's not valuable. The goal? A clinic that runs profitably, predictably, and independently. ⚙️ What Makes a Clinic Sellable $1M+ in Top-Line Revenue: The entry ticket to serious buyers like private equity. Clean Books & Clear Profit: Know your EBITDA, SDE, and what truly counts as expenses. No Key Man Risk: A clinic that thrives without you is one that can sell without you. Systems & CRM: Data-backed operations that show lead flow, conversion, and patient lifetime value. Proven Marketing Funnels: Paid ads, Google reviews, and automated follow-ups that keep growth consistent. 🔥 Bonus Lesson: Hire Before You're Ready Too many owners delay hiring out of fear. But you can't scale—or sell—without a team. Expect a short-term dip in margins during the ramp-up, but the long-term payoff is freedom. When your clinic runs without you, you've already won, whether you sell or not. 🚀 Final Thoughts Jeremy's clinic, Ripple, didn't just sell—it thrived after he left. That's the ultimate measure of success. Building a business you can step away from means you've created real independence, both financial and personal. 📣 Share This Episode If you know a clinic owner chasing "freedom" but stuck in the grind, send them this episode. The path to freedom isn't another offer—it's building something that can outlast you. 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for real-world systems to grow, scale, and eventually sell your clinic—without losing your sanity in the process. Build a business that runs without you. That's how you win—whether you sell or not.

Nov 4, 202519 min

Ep49 | Do this and never need a new patient again

The Rule of 100: The Unsexy Math That Fills Your Schedule 📍 Get Your Free Local SEO Audit Most clinic owners say they need more new patients. Few actually do the one thing that guarantees it. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the Rule of 100—the simple, gritty, and wildly effective formula that filled his staff PT schedules and helped him sell his clinic in just three years. 📌 Episode Topics The Rule of 100 Explained: How 100 daily actions can change your business overnight. Why Consistency Beats Tricks: Forget algorithms—real growth is built on reps, not hacks. Building Your List: How to find 100 people worth reaching out to—today. Systems That Stick: Turning chaos into structure with CRMs and automations. Follow-Up Stories That Pay Off: The $10,000 patient who came back because Jeremy didn't quit. 💡 What the Rule of 100 Means If your clinic needs more evaluations, you need more actions—not ideas. The Rule of 100 says that if you take 100 direct actions every day that push your business forward, your growth becomes inevitable. These are not likes, views, or posts. They're reach outs, follow-ups, calls, emails, DMs—real connections that move the needle. As Alex Hormozi puts it, "You need to do so much volume it's virtually impossible to lose." Jeremy took that literally—and it transformed his clinic. 📈 From Empty Schedules to Overflowing When Jeremy opened his first clinic, he did what everyone does: built a website, posted on Instagram, and waited. His staff PT schedules were empty—and frustration set in. Then he heard Hormozi talk about the Rule of 100. The next day, he pulled every past patient, lead, and contact into a spreadsheet and reached out to 100 people. Within a week, he had seven new evaluations booked. That moment changed everything. He realized growth wasn't about luck or algorithms. It was about math and consistency. ⚙️ How to Implement the Rule of 100 1. Build Your List: Old patients, past leads, local gym owners, form-fillers, or anyone who's interacted with your clinic. 2. Reach Out Relentlessly: DM, email, text, or call—every contact counts. Follow up multiple times. 3. Track Everything: Start with a Google Sheet, then move to a CRM once you're ready. 4. Automate Smartly: Use a CRM like Patch to remind you when to follow up and who to contact. 5. Combine Paid + Organic: Every dollar spent on ads equals one "follow-up." Combine 50 reach outs + $50/day in ads to hit your 100 actions. 📊 Why Organization Matters Manual follow-up can get chaotic fast. That's why Jeremy built CRM systems inside Patch—to automate reminders, tag warm leads, and keep outreach consistent. A CRM helps you know who visited your site, who opened your last email, and who hasn't been in your clinic for 30 days. Once you can see your pipeline clearly, you can control your growth. 🔥 Real Story: The $10K Follow-Up During COVID, one of Jeremy's patients ghosted him for six months. Every few weeks, Jeremy followed up—texting, emailing, checking in. Crickets. Then one September, the patient replied, ready to return. That patient went on to spend over $10,000 in care and still trains at the clinic today. Persistence wasn't annoying—it was leadership. And it only happened because he followed the Rule of 100. 🚀 Your Challenge Tomorrow morning, do your 100. Call, text, DM, or email. Do it again the next day. And the next. Don't wait for new ads or funnels—the easiest clients to sell to are the ones who already know and trust you. Want to make it even easier? Hire an admin or sales rep to handle your Rule of 100 daily. That's how Jeremy scaled himself out of his clinic and built systems that kept growth steady. 🎯 Try This Today Before you end your day, make your list of 100 people and take action. Reach out. Follow up. Track your results. You'll be shocked how quickly momentum builds when you stop waiting and start doing. 📣 Share This Episode If this episode lit a fire under you, share it with a clinic owner who keeps saying they "need more patients." They don't need another ad—they need the Rule of 100. 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for real-world systems to grow your clinic with structure, consistency, and accountability. Stop waiting for leads. Start taking 100 actions a day—and watch what happens.

Oct 28, 202512 min

Ep48 | Go To Your Balcony

Go to Your Balcony: The Leadership Cheat Code That'll Save Your Business 📍 Get Your Free Local SEO Audit We're not talking about funnels, ads, or SEO today. Jeremy's diving into one of the most important habits any business owner can build—how to "go to your balcony." This mental framework has saved him from losing employees, making ego-based decisions, and wrecking relationships in five-minute emotional storms. Learn the mindset, language, and systems behind this leadership superpower. 📌 Episode Topics What "Go to Your Balcony" Means: A simple framework from Getting to Yes that helps you pause, gain perspective, and respond instead of react. How Jeremy Used It: From snapping about dumbbells to building systems that empowered his team. The Cost of Bad Reactions: Why emotional decisions cost you A-players, clients, and culture. Five Steps to Master the Balcony Move: A repeatable structure to handle pressure moments with clarity. 🧭 What "Go to Your Balcony" Means When your pulse spikes and your brain's about to fire off a Slack message you'll regret—pause. Go to your balcony. It's a leadership move that means stepping off the emotional "dance floor" and up to a mental balcony where you can see the whole picture—patterns, dynamics, and your next best move. This concept comes from Getting to Yes, and it's a framework Jeremy credits for helping him lead dozens of employees and scale two successful companies. 💥 Real Talk: The Dumbbell Story Early in Jeremy's first clinic, Ripple, he'd lose his mind when dumbbells weren't racked perfectly. But it wasn't about dumbbells—it was about control. He was burned out, working 80-hour weeks, and expecting employees to read his mind. Once he started "going to the balcony," he realized it wasn't about laziness—it was about unclear systems. So he worked with his team to build a clear closing checklist. Ownership and morale went up immediately. 💬 How to Use It in Real Life Name It: Say it out loud—"I'm triggered." It helps your brain move from emotion to logic. Time-Box the Pause: "Thanks for bringing that up. Let me think about it." Then step away for 10 minutes—or a day if needed. Change Your State: Walk, grab coffee, breathe—get perspective before responding. Ask Balcony Questions: What's the real problem? What outcome do we want in 90 days? What's the smallest first step forward? If this was someone else's company, what would I advise them to do? Respond with Structure: Replace vibes with frameworks. Create SOPs, playbooks, or review cycles that eliminate ambiguity. 📈 From Chaos to Clarity Once Jeremy built systems around pay raises, reviews, and expectations, employees stopped ambushing him with surprise asks. They trusted him more, flagged problems earlier, and the company culture thrived. He calls this "anti-regret math." Every pause buys you options. Options create better decisions. Better decisions compound. ⚙️ Leadership Systems That Work ✅ Quarterly and yearly reviews with clear metrics. ✅ Transparent compensation bands and growth paths. ✅ Playbooks and checklists built with your team, not for them. ✅ Consistent communication cadences that replace emotional check-ins. 💡 Why It Matters Bad reactions are expensive. You can lose a top employee, a loyal client, or derail a strategy with one emotional decision. Going to your balcony keeps you in control and helps your team trust your leadership. In Jeremy's words: "Never let your first reaction be your final decision." 🎯 Try It This Week Next time your heart rate spikes, say the line: "Thanks for bringing that up. Let me think about it." Step back, think for 10 minutes, and return with a thoughtful plan. Watch how people respond. 📣 Share This Episode If this episode hit home, share it with a fellow clinic owner who needs it. Great leadership doesn't just grow businesses—it compounds freedom, culture, and impact. 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for proven clinic growth and leadership strategies. Go to your balcony. Think first. Lead better.

Oct 21, 202516 min

Ep47 | 3 ways to get your Clinic in AI results

AI-Ready SEO for Clinics: 3 Steps to Show Up in ChatGPT, Google AI & Beyond 📍 Get Your Free Local SEO Audit AI is already eating traditional SEO's lunch. If your clinic isn't optimized for AI crawlers and answer boxes, you're invisible where patients are actually searching. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down the 3 things every clinic must do to rank in ChatGPT, Google's AI Overviews, Perplexity, and more—without chasing gimmicks. 📌 Episode Topics Why AI > Traditional SEO (Right Now): AI summaries are showing up on a large share of local queries—and they pull from your site. The Big 3: Enable AI crawling, publish Q&A pages built for extraction, and shore up technical SEO. What to Tell Your Web Team: The exact checks and changes to make this week. 🚦 Step 1: Make Sure AI Can Crawl Your Site Before you write a single blog post—flip the crawl switch. If AI crawlers can't read your site, you won't show up in ChatGPT, Perplexity, or Google's AI Overviews. In Your CMS: Webflow: Project Settings → SEO → enable Indexing and Sitemap. WordPress: Settings → Reading → uncheck "Discourage search engines from indexing this site." Install Yoast/RankMath to manage sitemaps & robots. Squarespace: Settings → SEO → turn Search engine indexing ON. Submit Your Sitemap: yourdomain.com/sitemap.xml to Google Search Console (and verify it loads in a browser). Check robots.txt: yourdomain.com/robots.txt should allow major crawlers (ChatGPT/OAI, Anthropic, Applebot, Google, Meta, etc.). Spot-Check Money Pages: Verify indexing & crawl access on key service/location pages, not just the homepage. 🧠 Step 2: Publish Q&A Pages Built for AI Extraction LLMs prefer concise, structured answers. Give them content they can lift cleanly. Answer First: Start each page with a 2–3 sentence direct answer. Example H1: "Do I need a referral for physical therapy in Texas?" First paragraph: the precise answer. Structure Like ChatGPT: Use H2/H3 sub-questions, bullet lists, and tables instead of long paragraphs. Mine Real Questions: Use "People also ask" suggestions to choose topics (e.g., "How long does ACL rehab take in Boston?"). Add Local Signals: City, neighborhoods, and a known landmark (e.g., "5 minutes from Nissan Stadium, serving Germantown/The Gulch/East Nashville"). Technical Enhancers: Add FAQ schema, clean metadata, internal links to service pages, and an embedded map/video where relevant. Goal: Build ~12 high-quality Q&A pages around the biggest questions patients actually ask. 🧱 Step 3: Technical SEO Still Moves the Needle Sitemap + Search Console: Confirm your XML sitemap is submitted and error-free. Backlinks Build Authority: Claim directories (Google Business Profile, Yelp, Healthgrades, WebMD, Instagram/YouTube/TikTok/LinkedIn bios linking to your site). Partner posts with local gyms, coaches, or news sites that link back. Strengthen "Money Pages": Each core service/location page needs depth: FAQs, internal links, video, map, outcomes—more than a couple paragraphs. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Do Today ✅ Enable indexing + sitemap in your CMS and verify /robots.txt. ✅ Submit sitemap in Google Search Console. ✅ Draft 3 Q&A pages with "answer-first" intros and local landmarks. ✅ Add FAQ schema to your top pages. ✅ List your clinic across major directories and link back to your site. 📣 Why This Matters AI summaries now influence a huge chunk of local search results. Small clinics that adapt faster will outrank slower, enterprise systems. Do these three things and you'll start showing up in AI answer boxes instead of page five. 🧭 Need a Hand? Get a Free Audit Not sure if your site is AI-ready? We'll check crawl settings, sitemap/robots, schema, and money pages—and tell you exactly what to fix. 👉 Grab Your Free Local SEO Audit 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for proven clinic growth strategies. Flip the crawl switch. Ship Q&A pages. Build authority. That's how you win AI search.

Oct 14, 202522 min

Ep46 | How to make 100k with Open Enrollment [use this framework]

Open Enrollment Mastery: How Clinics Are Stacking $100k Months 📞 Book a Free Strategy Call Here Most clinics limp through open enrollment with a couple of emails and a half-hearted post. The smart ones? They're locking in $100,000 months using a repeatable playbook. In this episode, we break down the SCALE Framework—the exact system Patch uses to run six-figure enrollment campaigns across cash-based clinics. 📌 Episode Topics The $100k Myth Busted: Why it's not luck—just execution of a proven campaign. The SCALE Framework: Sequences, Calls-to-Action, Amplification, Live Reach Outs, and Evaluation. Execution Assets: Emails, landing pages, social posts, and manual follow-up done right. 🚀 Lesson 1: Run Sequences, Not Random Emails Most owners send 1–2 emails and call it a campaign. SCALE starts with 5–6 emails over 2 weeks, each with a job: Email 1: Introduce the offer (day one). Email 2–3: Solve a problem, shift a mindset. Email 4: Case study/testimonial proof. Email 5: Scarcity & final push. Tip: Set dates in advance (e.g., Oct 30–Nov 14) so you can layer in scarcity without faking it. 💻 Lesson 2: Nail the Calls-to-Action Every email, post, and conversation must drive to a dedicated landing page, not your homepage. That page should include: Clear headline: "Open Enrollment Is Live." Scarcity ("Only 10 spots available"). Quick opt-in form above the fold. Social proof: reviews, testimonials, or before/after stories. Visuals: infographics or banners that make the offer scannable. 📣 Lesson 3: Amplify Beyond Email Smart clinics post 4–5 times in a two-week window: Intro post on day one. Mid-campaign reminder with social proof. Final-day post with scarcity ("2 packages left"). Pro move: Repurpose Canva graphics in your emails, IG stories, and even print for your clinic wall. 🤝 Lesson 4: Live Reach Outs Drive the Real Sales The difference between selling 6 packages vs. 60? Manual outreach. Use texts, calls, or in-person conversations with these groups: Active patients near end of package. Past patients without continuity. Email subscribers clicking multiple times. Warm leads on your site or landing page. Rule #1: Don't be weird. Be relevant, conversational, and helpful. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today 📅 Block your campaign dates and email send schedule. ✉️ Write at least 5 emails with visuals and clear CTAs. 🌐 Create a landing page with scarcity + social proof. 📲 Prep 4–5 social posts and reuse them in email + stories. ☎️ Segment hot leads and plan 3 touchpoints (day 1, mid, final). 📣 Why This Matters Now Open enrollment is the single biggest sales opportunity of the year for cash-based clinics. Run SCALE and you lock in revenue through the holidays, walk into 2026 with cash flow secured, and avoid the "December dip." 📥 Get the Framework Want the full SCALE Framework with templates, email copy, and outreach scripts? 👉 Get the SCALE Framework & Book Your Free Call 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for proven clinic growth strategies in 2025. Stop winging open enrollment. Run the playbook. Finish strong.

Oct 7, 202528 min

Ep45 | Brain Dump From PT Biz Event

PT Biz Live Debrief: 3 Lessons to Build a Wealthy, Stress-Light Clinic 📞 Book a Free Strategy Call Here Fresh off a week at the PT Biz Live event in Dallas, Jeremy shares a candid brain dump of what's working right now for cash-based clinics. After talking with 150+ owners, sitting in on keynotes, and running live website/SEO audits at the Patch booth, three clear themes emerged: how to think about your time horizon, how to define "enough" (wealth) for your life, and a smarter way to sell care plans. 📌 Episode Topics Two Types of Clinic Owners: The long-horizon builder vs. the pedal-to-the-metal sprinter—and why you should choose your lane. Defining "Enough" (Wealth): Translate life goals into a monthly spend and reverse-engineer your clinic to hit it. Time-Based Offers: A newer packaging model (2–3–6–9 month programs) that beats session packs for buyer psychology, staff sales, and clean books. 🧭 Lesson 1: Choose Your Time Horizon Owners Jeremy met fell into two camps: Long-Horizon Builders (10–20 years): Lower quarterly stress, steadier growth, often higher profit. Example: buying the building reframed the game and reduced pressure. Sprinters (next 6–24 months): Aggressive ads, reinvesting profit, adding staff and locations fast. Higher revenue growth, thinner margins. Pain point: Stress spikes when you try to live in both modes. Pick one and align decisions (ads, hiring, goals) accordingly. 💸 Lesson 2: What Are You Working Toward—And How Much Is Enough? Keynote insights (money mindset): Most owners want time/financial freedom, not 30 weekly treatments forever. Define "enough" by monthly spend, then pick a path: Path A (Asset Sale + 4% rule): Build a valuable, owner-light clinic and sell (e.g., ~$3M yields ~4% ≈ ~$10k/mo). Path B (Autopilot Dividends): Run a $500k–$750k clinic at ~20% profit, removed from day-to-day, and pay yourself ~$8k–$12k/mo. Reality check: If "freedom" is the goal, you can't stay chained to a 25–30 visit caseload. Do a time audit, cut the non-revenue 80%, delegate, and invest time into lead follow-up, email, local marketing. ⏱️ Lesson 3: Time-Based Offers Beat Session Packs Clinics in the room are shifting from 10/15/24-packs to 2, 3, 6, or 9-month programs tied to a plan of care. Why it works for patients: Easier to grasp ("3 months to fix your back") than "12 sessions." Aligns with outcomes, not swipe count. Why it helps staff sell: Logical, care-plan based, less transactional. Reported higher close rates. Why it helps finance/ops: No stranded sessions on the books (cleaner A/R), higher average visit value, simpler forecasting. Watchouts: Keep all marketing congruent (don't advertise session bundles alongside time-based plans). Think through holiday timing (e.g., Thanksgiving–New Year travel) and set start windows or pause rules. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today 🧠 Pick your lane (builder vs. sprinter) and align Q4 goals to it. 📝 Define your monthly "enough" number; choose Path A or B and reverse-engineer the clinic. 📆 Pilot time-based programs (2/3/6 months) with clear expectations, cadence, and continuity plan. 📣 Unify messaging across site, email, ads, and front-desk scripts—no mixed models. ⏳ Run a one-week time audit; cut/automate non-revenue tasks and redeploy hours to follow-ups, email, workshops. 📣 Why This Matters Now Clarity on horizon + a concrete wealth target + time-based packaging gives you a simpler path to a profitable, owner-light clinic. It reduces stress, lifts close rates, cleans up your books, and makes scaling staff and marketing far easier. 📥 Get the Playbooks Want scripts, pricing frameworks, and rollout checklists for time-based offers—plus the wealth planner worksheet? 👉 Get the Playbooks & Book Your Free Call 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont for proven clinic growth strategies in 2025. Pick your path, define "enough," and package your care the way patients actually buy. Simpler clinic. Better profit. More freedom.

Sep 30, 202530 min

Ep44 | What Phone System Should I Use, My Leads Suck, Custom Packages

🎙️ Episode – Office Hours: Solving Real Clinic Owner Challenges 📞 Book a Free Strategy Call Here Running a cash-based clinic comes with unique challenges—whether it's phone systems, dealing with insurance-minded leads, or creating custom care packages. In this Office Hours episode, Jeremy Dupont answers three real questions from clinic owners inside the Patch community. These are the same struggles you're facing, and the solutions shared here can save you time, money, and missed opportunities. 📌 Episode Topics: Phone Systems: Why the wrong system silently kills growth and the 3 features your clinic must have (CRM integration, ease of use, and AI capabilities). Insurance-Focused Leads: How to handle the "Do you take Blue Cross?" question, improve your sales process, and tweak ad copy to pre-qualify leads. Custom Packages: Why you should sell based on plans of care, not just session counts, and how to systemize package options for staff consistency. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: 📲 Choose a phone system that integrates with your CRM (Jeremy recommends OpenPhone + HubSpot). ✅ Don't send leads to voicemail—use AI agents or call tracking to capture every opportunity. 🎯 Run discovery calls to explain the value of cash-based care before patients default to insurance. 📝 Update your ad copy to include "No insurance needed" and filter out unqualified clicks. 📊 Create packages based on plans of care (10, 15, 24 sessions) instead of finances, ensuring better outcomes and easier sales. 📣 Why This Matters Now Too many clinics lose revenue from missed calls, unqualified leads, or poorly structured packages. By fixing these three areas, you can build repeatable systems, close more patients, and scale beyond a single-provider practice. Clinics that implement these strategies regularly jump from $40k months to $80k–$100k months—and beyond. 📥 Get the Playbook Want the full setup for systems, sales scripts, and package structures? Download the step-by-step playbook and learn how to scale your clinic the right way. 👉 Get the Playbook & Book Your Free Call 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for proven clinic marketing strategies in 2025. The difference between a stagnant clinic and a thriving one often comes down to systems, sales, and packaging. Master these, and you'll never look at growth the same way again.

Sep 23, 202515 min

Ep43 | The Biggest Mistake Clinics Make With Google Ads

🎙️ Episode – Conversion Tracking Mastery: Unlocking Google Ads for Clinics 📞 Book a Free Google Ads Strategy Call Here Most clinic owners give up on Google Ads after a month, thinking they don't work. The reality? Google Ads do work—if you set them up correctly. The difference between wasting thousands and filling your schedule is one thing: conversion tracking. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont breaks down exactly how to set up your Google tech stack—Search Console, Analytics, Tag Manager, and a CRM—so you can feed Google's AI the right data, optimize your account, and turn clicks into patients. This is the #1 reason clinics fail with Google Ads, and fixing it can unlock 10, 20, or even 50 new patients a month. 📌 Episode Topics: The Truth About Google Ads: Why they work anywhere—if you track conversions properly. Conversion Tracking Basics: Big conversions (forms, discovery calls) and micro conversions (clicks, page views). Google Search Console: How to use search queries, rankings, and mobile data to improve ads. Google Analytics: Track user behavior, bounce rates, traffic sources, and form submissions. Google Tag Manager: Setting up tags & triggers to capture the right data (without breaking your site). CRM Integration: Why spreadsheets aren't enough and how CRMs show real ROI. ROI Tracking: From lead to discovery call to evaluation—understanding the full funnel. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Set up Google Search Console, Analytics, and Tag Manager—don't skip them. 🎯 Track both form fills and discovery calls as key conversions. 📲 Add micro conversions like button clicks and page scrolls to help Google optimize. 🗂 Use a CRM (like HubSpot) to track leads and connect campaigns to revenue. 📊 Measure ROI based on real conversions, not "gut feel." 📣 Why This Matters Now If you're running Google Ads without proper conversion tracking, you're feeding Google bad data—and that means wasted money. By setting up your tracking correctly, you give Google the information it needs to send you more patients who actually convert. This is how clinics scale ad spend to $5k–$6k/month and fill multiple providers' schedules. 📥 Get the Conversion Tracking Playbook Download the full setup guide, step-by-step tutorials, and learn how to make Google Ads work for your clinic the right way. 👉 Get the Playbook & Book Your Free Call 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for proven clinic marketing strategies in 2025. Think Google Ads don't work for your clinic? They do—if you master conversion tracking. Set it up right, and you'll never look at ads the same way again.

Sep 16, 202516 min

Ep42 | 10 Google Ads Commandments

🎙️ Episode – The 10 Ads Commandments: Making Google Ads Work for Your Clinic 📞 Book a Free Google Ads Strategy Call Here Have you ever thought, "Google Ads just don't work for clinics like mine"? You're not alone—many owners feel the same way after wasting money on bad clicks and no patients. But here's the truth: Google Ads do work for every clinic—cash-based or insurance, small town or big city—if you know the rules. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont shares his 10 Ads Commandments—the proven rules that took his own practice from zero to seven providers, filled 75% of their schedules with Google Ads, and allowed him to step away from treating. Follow these, and you'll turn Google Ads into a predictable pipeline of new patients month after month. 📌 Episode Topics: The Truth About Google Ads: Why they work for every clinic—if you set them up right. The 10 Ads Commandments: The rules that separate successful clinics from the ones burning cash. Rule #1 – Create an Irresistible Offer: Low-risk, high-value evaluations (like the $50 eval that filled 7 PT schedules). Rule #2 – Sell on the Phone: Why clinic owners convert higher than admins on discovery calls. Rule #3 – Speed to Lead: Why you have 15 minutes, not hours, to respond to new leads. Rule #4 – Be Available: Same-day or next-day discovery calls and evaluations keep momentum. Rule #5 – Follow Up Like Crazy: 5+ touchpoints in 72 hours and nurturing for 60–90 days. Rule #6 – Live Inside Your CRM: Why spreadsheets lose you money and how a CRM keeps leads organized. Rule #7 – Think in LTV, Not Just Evals: Sell long-term plans of care to make ads profitable. Rule #8 – CRO 101: Optimize landing pages for conversions instead of sending people to your homepage. Rule #9 – Build Trust with Google: Get 100+ Google reviews and stack social proof for cheaper clicks. Rule #10 – Budget Like a Boss: Spend at least 1x your average LTV and think in 90-day windows, not weeks. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Create a low-barrier, high-value evaluation offer (ex: $50 eval). 🎯 Take your own discovery calls to increase conversions. 📲 Respond to new leads within 15 minutes. 🗓 Always have discovery call & eval spots available within 72 hours. 📧 Follow up for 60–90 days with calls, texts, emails, and newsletters. 📊 Track everything inside a CRM, not just a spreadsheet. ⭐ Build to 100+ Google reviews to lower ad costs and boost conversions. 📣 Why This Matters Now Google Ads aren't broken—most clinics just break the rules. By following these 10 commandments, you'll stop wasting money on bad clicks and start filling your schedule with patients who are actively searching for help. The right setup makes Google Ads the most predictable growth tool for your practice. 📥 Get the 10 Ads Commandments Playbook Download the full checklist, step-by-step setup tutorial, and learn how to make Google Ads work for your clinic. 👉 Get the Playbook & Book Your Free Call 📱 Follow for More Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for proven clinic marketing strategies in 2025. Think Google Ads won't work for your clinic? Think again. Follow the 10 Ads Commandments—and you'll see just how powerful they can be.

Sep 9, 202522 min

Ep41 | Should You Use Google Ads AI?

🎙️ Episode – Should You Use Google Ads AI? « Book a Free Google Ads Strategy Call Here » On the surface, Google's AI Max campaigns sound like the perfect solution: no keywords, no targeting, no copywriting—just AI doing the work while you sleep. But if you're a clinic owner with a small ad budget, this shortcut can burn through your money without bringing in a single patient. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont breaks down exactly why AI Max campaigns can backfire, when they actually make sense, and how to protect your ad dollars by keeping control over your campaigns. You'll see real-world examples of AI-generated ads—and why they often miss the mark for physical therapy clinics. 📌 Episode Topics: The Allure of AI Max Why "no setup, just results" is so tempting How Google's incentives differ from your clinic's Clicks vs. actual patient evaluations Where AI Max Goes Wrong Irrelevant ad groups: PT jobs, DPT programs, wellness, nutrition Burning budget on searches that never become patients No control over copy, targeting, or landing pages When AI Max Might Work Large clinics spending $5k–$10k/month Years of conversion data already in place AI can replicate and optimize proven ad copy Inside Google's AI Features Search Term Matching & Asset Optimization—already in standard campaigns URL inclusions/exclusions: why they still require human input Generative AI copywriting: only works if you already have strong ads Real Ad Examples Nutrition and wellness campaigns eating up PT ad budgets Brand campaigns making you pay for people who already know you Auto injury & hand therapy ads sending traffic to irrelevant pages The Smarter Path Start with a general search campaign + conversion tracking Manually control search terms, ad copy, and landing pages Layer AI tools only after you have strong data to optimize ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Don't launch AI Max if your budget is under $1,000/month 🎯 Use search campaigns with conversion tracking first 🖊 Control ad copy and target only PT-specific terms 📌 Exclude irrelevant URLs (nutrition, wellness, etc.) 📈 Layer AI features only once you have proven ad data 📣 Why This Matters Now AI Max may be the future, but it's not ready for small clinics today. Without control, you risk spending hundreds on irrelevant clicks instead of filling your schedule with patients. By learning the right sequence—manual setup first, AI later—you'll build ads that are cost-efficient, scalable, and aligned with your clinic's goals. 📥 Get a Free Strategy Call: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for clinic marketing strategies that actually work in 2025. Thinking about letting Google's AI run your ads? Listen first—this episode could save your clinic thousands of wasted dollars.

Sep 2, 202526 min

Ep40 | Set Up Your Google Ads In 40 Minutes

🎙️ Episode – How to Set Up Google Ads for Your Clinic « Book a Free Google Ads Audit Here » Even in the age of AI chatbots and the latest shiny marketing tools, Google Ads still reign supreme for getting new patients into your clinic. Why? Because when people are ready to book a physical therapist, they don't ask ChatGPT—they still Google it. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont shares exactly how Google Ads became the engine that scaled his clinic to 7 PTs and eventually allowed him to sell the business. He then walks you step-by-step through setting up your own Google Ads account the right way—without wasting money or letting Google's AI spend it on the wrong clicks. 📌 Episode Topics: Why Google Ads Still Win 80% of Google's revenue comes from Ads (they'll keep pushing it) Search-based ads = the best ROI for local clinics How Jeremy used Google Ads to fill 75% of evaluations at his clinic Setting Up Your Account Go to ads.google.com and create a new account Always send ads to your website (not just your Google Business Profile) Avoid "auto-setup" by Google's AI—control your budget manually Choosing Campaign Objectives Set objective to Leads (not just traffic) Track conversions: form fills, calls, booked appointments Why micro-conversions (button clicks, page views) matter Targeting & Search Themes Dial in keywords: "Physical Therapy Clinic," "Sports Physical Therapy," etc. Refine by location (include your city, exclude irrelevant areas) Request healthcare ad exemptions to run terms like "Physical Therapy" Building Your Ad Write 15 short headlines + 5 long headlines Add 5 strong descriptions with clear calls to action Upload 20+ real images (not AI stock) Use sitelinks & snippets to take up more ad space Budget & Bid Strategy Start with a small budget ($500–$750/month) Focus on conversions, not just clicks Expect a $3,000 "learning period" for Google to optimize Scale once you know your cost per lead (CPA) ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Open your Google Ads account at ads.google.com 🎯 Set campaign objective to Leads 🖊 Write all 15 headlines + 5 descriptions to give Google room to test 📷 Upload real clinic photos, not AI stock images 📌 Start small with budget, then scale once you know your CPA 📣 Why This Matters Now Google Ads aren't going anywhere—they're the most reliable way to generate predictable patient flow for your clinic. By learning how to set them up correctly, you avoid wasting money and build an engine that can scale your business, automate your clinic, and even make it sellable one day. 📥 Get a Free Ads Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for clinic marketing strategies that actually work in 2025. If your clinic needs a steady stream of new patients, this episode gives you the exact blueprint to launch Google Ads the right way.

Aug 26, 202539 min

Ep39 | Give Me 28 Minutes and I'll Optimize Your Clinics Google Business Profile

🎙️ Episode – 6 Steps to Optimize Your Google Business Profile « Get a Free SEO Audit Here » Most PT clinics *have* a Google Business Profile—but very few have one that actually works. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont walks through the six steps to properly set up and optimize your profile so patients can find you, trust you, and book with you. If you've ever wondered why your clinic doesn't show up on Google Maps when someone searches "physical therapist near me," this is your blueprint to fix it. 📌 Episode Topics: Verify Your Profile Get the blue check mark ✅ Send a quick verification video (clinic exterior, sign, interior) Make sure Google knows you're a legit business Fix Your Name Include your keyword (e.g., "Physical Therapy") Consider adding location (e.g., "Dallas") Use a DBA if you need a legal workaround Add Your Services List PT plus specialties: Dry Needling, Running Analysis, TPI Screenings, Pelvic Health, etc. Connect services to money pages on your website Update and refresh descriptions regularly Post High-Quality Photos Show real patients in action (lifting, needling, exercising) Update every 3 months—inside *and* outside your clinic Pro tip: save photo filenames with keywords (e.g., "dry-needling-boston.jpg") Choose the Right Category Start with "Physical Therapist" as primary Add relevant secondary categories (Sports Rehab, etc.) Check competitors to see what works Update Consistently Add posts every 2 weeks (repurpose IG/blog content) Reply to every review Refresh photos, services, and hours quarterly ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Verify and lock in your Google Business Profile 🖊 Add "Physical Therapy" + your city to your clinic name (legitimately) 📋 List out all services you offer—don't just stop at PT 📷 Upload new photos of patients in action 📌 Post on your profile every 2 weeks to stay active 📣 Why This Matters Now Your Google Business Profile is one of the easiest wins for local SEO—and most clinics ignore it. By following these six steps, you'll move from being buried in search results to showing up in the top three spots on Google Maps. That's where the new patients are. 📥 Get a Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for AI and marketing strategies that actually work in 2025. If your clinic isn't showing up on Google Maps, this episode shows you exactly how to fix it—step by step.

Aug 19, 202528 min

Ep38 | Do These Three Things To Show Up In AI Search

🎙️ Episode – How to Get Your Clinic Chosen by AI Search « Get a Free SEO Audit Here » AI is already changing how patients find physical therapy clinics—and it's moving fast. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont explains why Google Maps, ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and AI-driven search will soon decide which clinics get recommended…and which get ignored. Jeremy breaks down exactly how to make sure your clinic is the one AI chooses—while your competitors are still stuck in the past. 📌 Episode Topics: AI Search is Here AI overviews on Google are taking up prime "above the fold" space ChatGPT and other LLMs pull directly from Google Maps, reviews, and websites 3 Keys to Being Found in AI Results Optimize Your Google Business Profile Claim & verify your profile List 10+ specific services with city names Post weekly updates & photos (every quarter at minimum) Keep NAP (name, address, phone) consistent everywhere Get reviews regularly and reply to each one Create AI-Readable Website Content Build "money pages" combining service + location (e.g., Dry Needling in Boston) Use local landmarks, embed Google Maps, and add schema markup Answer FAQs with short, direct answers Include social proof, CTAs, and internal links to related content Be Listed Everywhere Get listed in all major directories (Google, Bing, Yelp, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Healthgrades, WebMD, etc.) Ensure NAP consistency across all platforms Post regularly on social media with your website link in bios Get featured in local blogs, podcasts, and influencer content Use YouTube with local, service-specific video titles ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Verify & fully build out your Google Business Profile 📷 Add fresh clinic photos and reply to every review 🖥 Create at least one "service + location" money page 📍 Make sure you're listed in all major online directories 🎥 Post a YouTube video with a local, service-focused title 📣 Why This Matters Now The big chains move slow—you can move fast. By implementing these strategies now, you can dominate local AI search visibility for years before competitors catch on. 📥 Get a Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for AI and marketing strategies that actually work in 2025. Want your clinic featured in AI results? Start with a free SEO audit and see exactly where you stand today.

Aug 12, 202531 min

Ep37 | What I Learned From Writing 100 Newsletters

🎙️ Episode – 100 Newsletters in a Row: 10 Lessons That Changed My Business « Join the Free Newsletter Here » This episode marks a huge milestone—Jeremy Dupont has officially written and sent 100 newsletters in 100 weeks. Twice a week. Every week. No breaks. In this solo episode, Jeremy breaks down the 10 biggest lessons he's learned from writing weekly emails that have helped him grow not one, but two businesses: a cash-based PT clinic and a digital marketing company for clinic owners. If you've ever wondered whether email marketing is worth it or how to get started, this episode is for you. 📌 Episode Topics: Newsletters Still Work Email has driven more growth than ads for both Patch and Ripple Great for nurturing leads and building trust It Takes Less Time Than You Think Block time on your calendar—discipline over inspiration You'll get faster and better with reps You're Writing to Signal, Not to Sell Let people self-identify as warm leads based on clicks Follow up 1:1 with people engaging with your content Writing Is the Best Skill for Entrepreneurs Clear writing = clear thinking = better leadership, marketing, and sales Email is Leverage Each newsletter compounds over time Eventually people expect to hear from you The ROI Is Invisible... Until It's Obvious Many readers lurk—then suddenly buy or book when ready Email is about planting seeds that grow over time Position Yourself as the Expert Even your simplest insights can be groundbreaking for patients Talk about real cases, conversations, and tips from your clinic Consistency Builds Trust Being in their inbox every week makes you the go-to when they need help Email Beats Social Media You own your list; you don't own your followers Algorithms change—email doesn't Email Is Still the Best Marketing Tool Jeremy grew both a clinic and a marketing company on newsletters No matter how trends shift, email still converts ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: 🗓 Block 30–60 minutes weekly to write your first newsletter 💡 Start with real stories or tips from your clinic 📬 Send consistently—same day and time each week 📊 Watch who clicks, then follow up directly 📥 Join the Patch newsletter to see it done in real time: Sign up here 📣 Want Help Writing Newsletters? Hate writing? No problem. Patch offers done-for-you newsletter services so you can stay top-of-mind without lifting a finger. Just DM Jeremy or inquire at Patch to learn more. 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for marketing that works in 2025. Have a topic you want covered? DM Jeremy or share it inside the Patch Slack channel to be considered for a future episode.

Aug 5, 202517 min

Ep36 | How To Make Sure Your IG Videos Get On Google

🎙️ Office Hours Ep. 5 – Instagram Reels on Google, Local SEO Hacks, and Alt Text Tactics « Grab a Free Marketing Audit HERE! » Welcome back to Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont answers the most practical, timely questions from clinic owners who want to grow and market their cash-based practice. This episode unpacks one of the biggest changes in local SEO in years: Instagram content is now showing up on Google. Jeremy breaks down exactly what's happening, how to optimize your clinic's Instagram for Google visibility, and what to do now—before your competitors catch on. 📌 Episode Topics: Instagram Posts Now Index on Google As of July 10, Instagram began allowing public posts from professional accounts to appear in Google search results. Reels, carousels, and photos can now show up on Google Big opportunity to gain Page 1 real estate with video Especially powerful for local service businesses How to Optimize Instagram for Google Make your account and posts search-friendly: ✅ Switch to a professional account ✅ Ensure search engine visibility is toggled ON in settings ✅ Use location- and question-based captions ✅ Set keyword-rich alt text for every photo and video ✅ Add high-traffic location tags to each post Why This Is a Game-Changer Boost brand trust and discoverability through organic video search Get in early—no one else is doing this yet Feels like SEO did in 2015—first movers win ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: ✅ Check your IG settings and turn on search visibility ✍️ Add location- or question-based captions to your posts 📝 Go back to old posts and add keyword-rich alt text 📍 Use high-traffic location tags on every post 📈 Start treating Instagram as a true SEO tool—not just branding 📣 Want the Full Instagram SEO Playbook? Jeremy created a free, living document that's regularly updated with step-by-step instructions on optimizing your IG content for Google. But there's a catch: 📺 Subscribe to the Patch YouTube Channel 💬 Comment "Instagram Google Doc" on the latest video 📩 Jeremy will DM you the full guide 📥 Grab a Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for weekly strategies that actually work in 2025. Want your question featured? DM Jeremy on Instagram or drop it in the Patch Slack channel to be considered for the next Office Hours episode.

Jul 29, 202514 min

Ep35 | Should I Sponsor A Golf Scorecard, Put Prices On My Website, And How Often Should I Be Sending Sales Emails?

🎙️ Office Hours Ep. 4 – Pricing, Golf Scorecards, and Sales Email Timing « Grab a Free Marketing Audit HERE! » Welcome back to Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont answers the most pressing and practical questions from clinic owners about growing and marketing a cash-based practice. These questions come straight from the Patch community, weekly coaching calls, and Jeremy's Instagram DMs. This episode tackles three hot-button topics: Should you list your prices online? Is it worth sponsoring a golf scorecard? And how often should you send sales emails without getting marked as spam? 📌 Episode Topics: Should You Put Prices on Your Website? Jeremy explains why leading with price kills trust—especially with high-ticket, cash-based services. Instead: Offer a free discovery call to build connection Stack value before revealing cost Use micro-commitments: phone call → evaluation → package Avoid sticker shock by showing why your $2,000 offer is actually a great deal. Sponsoring a Golf Scorecard: Worth It? If you're treating golfers and it's a private course—yes. Otherwise, it's likely a waste. Not a direct ROI play—treat it as a relationship builder Sponsoring may unlock future member event invites or workshops Follow-up is key: don't stop at the logo, build presence & partnerships Smart if it opens doors; skip it if it's not your audience. How Often Should You Send Sales Emails? Depends on how warm your list is: If you've been nurturing with newsletters: Send sales emails every 2–3 days If your list is cold: Stick to once per week to avoid unsubscribes Run 10–15 day campaigns: intro → problem → testimonial → objection → final call Build trust year-round, then sell with confidence when the time comes. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: Add a free discovery call CTA to your homepage Update your email list strategy: at least 1–2 newsletters per month Build long-term value-stacking copy for your sales emails Only sponsor golf scorecards if it fits your exact target audience Think beyond promotions—nurture leads consistently 📣 Why This Matters Now If you're scaling a cash-based clinic, you can't afford to waste marketing dollars. Every touchpoint should build trust, generate leads, and convert smarter. 📥 Grab a Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for weekly strategies that actually work in 2025. Want your question featured? DM Jeremy on Instagram or drop it in the Patch Slack channel to be considered for the next Office Hours episode.

Jul 22, 202511 min

Ep34 | 5 Marketing Tactics to Dominate the Rest of 2025 (Don't Skip These)

🎙️ Office Hours Ep. 3 – Your Clinic's 2025 Marketing Plan (That Actually Works) « Grab a Free Marketing Audit HERE! » Welcome to another episode of Office Hours—where Jeremy Dupont breaks down the *exact* marketing plan cash-based clinics should follow to win the rest of 2025 and build momentum for 2026. Most clinics are winging it—random promos, no systems, no real growth strategy. This episode shows you how to fix that. Jeremy outlines the five marketing pillars his team uses to help 300+ clinics grow month after month without burnout, gimmicks, or guesswork. 📌 Episode Topics: Local SEO Is the Priority Page One of Google has changed—again. If you're not in the Map Pack, you're invisible. Jeremy breaks down why local SEO now beats traditional SEO and how to dominate it: Fully update your Google Business Profile weekly Create local money pages tied to services and cities Get listed in 30+ local directories with consistent info Email Campaigns That Actually Generate Revenue You don't need 10 promos. You need 2–3 well-planned campaigns tied to: Clinic events (rate changes, new staff, moving spaces) Seasonal shifts (Labor Day, open enrollment, Black Friday) Map them out early and build urgency and relevance into your emails. Less spam. More action. Paid Ads Are a Must—Here's Where to Start Meta and Google Ads aren't optional anymore. They're fuel for your best campaigns. Start with Google Ads for high-intent leads (think "PT near me") Layer in Meta Ads for reach and volume—but follow up fast Set a monthly ad budget of at least $500–$1000 Referrals > Workshops in 2025 Workshops are fading. Jeremy recommends building a "Golden List" of 8–12 key local influencers—trainers, gym owners, executives—and treating them like VIPs. Provide value, expect nothing, and let reciprocity bring referrals your way. Reactivate Past Patients Your easiest revenue is already in your CRM. Build a system to: Send monthly check-in texts (personal, not templated) Automate follow-ups post-discharge Offer tune-ups, performance checks, and seasonal reasons to return Stop chasing cold leads and re-engage the warm ones you've already earned. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: Update your Google Business Profile every week—photos, posts, hours Run a Labor Day "Fresh Start" campaign for September urgency Build your Golden List of 10 local referral partners and nurture them Send a reactivation text to your top 100 past patients Set your Q3/Q4 ad budget and lock in your campaigns now 📣 Why This Matters Now It's already July. The back half of the year will fly. If you want 2026 to be your breakout year—more staff, more freedom, more impact—you've got to build the engine now. 📥 Grab a Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for weekly strategies that actually work in 2025. Want your question answered live? DM Jeremy, drop it in Slack, or comment on YouTube. It might show up in the next Office Hours.

Jul 15, 202529 min

Ep33 | This Is The Gold Rush Moment For Small Clinics

🎙️ Office Hours Ep. 2 – Local SEO Is the New Google Gold Rush « Grab Your Free Local SEO Audit HERE! » Welcome to another episode of Office Hours—where Jeremy breaks down the real-time strategies that clinic owners can use to dominate online and outrank massive competitors without spending like one. This week is all about local SEO—and why small, agile cash clinics have a once-in-a-decade opportunity to outrank national chains. Google has changed the rules, and if you're still focused on blog posts and backlinks, you're already behind. Jeremy walks through what Page One of Google actually looks like in 2025—and the five steps every clinic should take now to win the new search game. 📌 Episode Topics: Page One Has Changed—Forever Forget the "top blue link." Google now shows paid ads, Google Maps, and AI snippets before traditional search results. If you're not ranking in Maps, you're invisible. Why Small Clinics Are Winning Big chains move like cruise ships. You're a speedboat. Jeremy explains why speed and relevance matter more than budgets in today's SEO landscape. 5 Tactics to Dominate Local SEO Jeremy shares the exact framework his team uses to get clinics ranking in their cities: Fully optimize your Google Business Profile Build out local money pages for services + neighborhoods Get listed in 30–40 local directories like Yelp, Bing, MapQuest Dial in technical SEO and improve your domain authority Collect 100+ Google reviews (with an automated system) Does Local SEO Help You Rank in ChatGPT? Yes—and Jeremy shows how the same SEO strategies translate to visibility in AI tools like GPT, Gemini, and Perplexity. AI is the new top-of-funnel; Google is still where people buy. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: Update your Google Business Profile biweekly—photos, services, Q&A, and posts Write hyper-local service pages (e.g., "Dry Needling in Lake Nona") List your clinic in every free online directory you can find Automate your Google review requests through your CRM 📣 Why This Matters Now Search isn't dying—it's evolving. And the early adopters will own Page One for the next decade. Don't let bigger clinics with slower teams beat you. Speed wins. This is your chance to make a move that compounds over time. 📥 Grab the Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/free-local-seo-audit 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for weekly strategies that actually work in 2025. Want your question answered live? DM Jeremy, drop it in Slack, or comment on YouTube. He might riff on it in the next Office Hours.

Jul 8, 202524 min

Ep32 | My Leads Suck, Getting Ghosted on Reviews, and Hiring a Chiro

🎙️ Office Hours Ep. 1 – Google Reviews, Lead Follow-Up, and Hiring a Chiro « Grab Your Free Local SEO Audit HERE! » Welcome to the *very first* episode of Office Hours—a brand new format from Jeremy where he answers real questions from clinic owners in the trenches. This isn't your typical polished, pre-scripted podcast. It's raw, unfiltered, and straight to the point—exactly what clinic owners need to hear. Every day, Jeremy gets dozens of DMs, emails, and Slack messages asking how to grow, market, and scale a cash practice. Instead of keeping the answers private, he's now hitting record and sharing them with you. 📌 Episode Topics: How to Get More Google Reviews (Even from People Who Say They Will But Don't) Most patients aren't ignoring you—they're overthinking the review. Jeremy shares a simple 3-part framework you can send them that removes friction and gets results. Use this in emails, texts, QR codes, or anywhere you ask for reviews. "My Leads Suck"—Here's Why It's Probably You (and How to Fix It) Cold leads aren't bad, your follow-up is. Jeremy reveals the exact cadence and content strategy his team uses to turn cold leads into evals—including why "checking in" doesn't work and what to send instead (hint: value-based content). Can PT Clinics Hire a Chiropractor? Short answer: yes. Long answer: only if you nail the clinical alignment AND the messaging. Jeremy shares what to avoid so patients don't feel bait-and-switched—and how to position your brand to win with a mixed team of providers. ⚡ Quick Wins You Can Use Today: Use Jeremy's 3-step Google review template to boost patient testimonials Implement the 72-hour follow-up cadence (8 touches/day) with cold leads Send value-based follow-ups—like golf tips for golfers or injury-specific guides Clarify your messaging if you hire outside your profession—no surprises for patients 📣 New Format, No Fluff This is the first of many Office Hours episodes—a casual, unscripted breakdown of the most common questions Jeremy gets every week. If you like it, let him know by DM or in the YouTube comments. If it flops, he'll go back to more polished episodes. 😎 📥 Grab the Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/free-local-seo-audit 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for real talk about growing a cash-based PT practice. Want your question answered live? DM Jeremy, drop it in Slack, or comment on YouTube. He might riff on it in the next Office Hours.

Jul 1, 202514 min

Ep31 | What We Look For In A Local SEO Audit

🔍 2025 Google Maps SEO Blueprint for PT Clinics « Grab Your Free Local SEO Audit HERE! » Google is changing fast—and local clinics that don't adapt will fall behind. In this episode, Jeremy breaks down why ranking on Google Maps is now more important than ever, what's changed about Page One, and exactly how to adjust your SEO strategy to dominate local search in 2025. If you've been focused only on "blue links" or stuffing keywords, you're missing where the *real* patient traffic is going. 📉 Why Most PT Clinics Are Losing Page One Page One Has Changed Maps and YouTube now dominate the top of search results. If your strategy is stuck in 2019, you're invisible to local leads. Google Business Profile > Traditional SEO Your ranking on Google Maps depends on proximity, reviews, trust, and content. Optimizing your GBP is non-negotiable. Trust Signals Matter More Than Ever Clinics with under 100 Google reviews and missing local directory listings are falling off the map—literally. 🚀 What You Need to Do Right Now: Get on Google Maps—and aim for Top 3 in a 3–5 mile radius Build out local service landing pages (e.g., "Dry Needling Chestnut Hill") Optimize your Google Business Profile weekly Get to 100+ Google reviews (and keep them coming monthly) Claim and correct all 40+ local directory listings Start posting relevant videos on YouTube (Google owns it!) 📊 What's in the Free Audit: Your current Google Maps rankings by mile radius How many directories you're missing from GBP trust score and quick wins Personalized recommendations to rank fast 📥 Grab the Free Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/free-local-seo-audit 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for SEO tips that actually get PT clinics new patients. Google Maps is the new front page of the internet for your clinic. Adapt fast—or watch slower, bigger competitors beat you there.

Jun 24, 202514 min

Ep30 | What SEO Agencies Get Wrong About Your Clinic

🏆 2025 SEO Truth Bomb for Physical Therapy Clinics « Grab Your Free SEO Audit Kit HERE! » Jeremy just audited a PT clinic paying for SEO for 2 years—and uncovered a *huge* problem. Tons of traffic? Yes. But nearly all of it from the wrong people. In this episode, you'll learn the 3 biggest mistakes SEO agencies make with PT clinics—and what you can do to start getting actual new patients from Google, not just empty visits. Hint: If your top keyword is "rib flare," you've got a problem. 📉 3 SEO Mistakes That Are Costing Clinics Patients Irrelevant Keyword Strategy Most agencies chase big search volume, not intent. That's how you end up ranking for "rib flare" instead of "physical therapy near me." Local + service = actual evaluations booked. Chasing Vanity Metrics (That Don't Pay the Bills) 10,000 site visits from the wrong people = zero conversions. If your traffic isn't local and looking for help now, it's just noise. Generic Content with No Authority Google now rewards content written by real experts. ChatGPT articles or cookie-cutter blogs written by random freelancers won't cut it in 2025. You need real PTs writing content for real humans. 🚀 What to Do Instead: Focus on high-intent, local keywords like "ACL rehab Nashville" or "dry needling near me" Ignore total traffic—track calls and evals booked from organic search Write (or have someone who *gets* PT write) your content—Google knows the difference Audit your top keywords now—you might be ranking for the wrong stuff Get a free SEO audit to see exactly what's working and what's not 📥 Get Your Free SEO Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/free-local-seo-audit 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for no-fluff SEO and clinic growth tips. SEO doesn't have to be a black box. Rank higher, book more evals, and stop wasting money on traffic that doesn't convert.

Jun 17, 202511 min

Ep29 | Asking Google How Clinics Rank #1

🏆 2025 Local SEO Ranking Cheat Sheet for Clinics « Grab Your Free SEO Audit Kit HERE! » What actually gets your clinic to show up on Google in 2025? Jeremy used Google's new AI-powered search to break it down—percent by percent. What he found is completely different from what most traditional SEO services are teaching. In this episode, you'll get the updated ranking factors and learn where to focus your efforts so you can outrank your competitors before they even realize what's changed. Google's search page has evolved: Maps, Business Profiles, and YouTube videos now dominate. Most clinics haven't caught up. That's your edge—if you act now. 📊 Key Takeaways from Google's AI Ranking Breakdown: Google Business Profile – 35% The biggest factor. Make sure your NAP (name, address, phone), services, hours, photos, and updates are filled out and kept fresh. Post weekly, not just once. Technical On-Page SEO – 20% Ensure mobile-friendly, fast-loading pages with proper metadata, schema, and keyword-rich service pages. Bonus: build local service pages by neighborhood. Google Reviews – 15% Aim for 100+ real reviews, added regularly (2–5/month). Set up a CRM flow to automate review requests and respond to every one. Backlinks & Directory Listings – 10% Most clinics miss this. Get listed in niche and local directories (even obscure ones like Foursquare) and reach out for backlinks from community blogs and news sites. User Behavior – 10% Google is now tracking how users interact with your site. If it looks dated or clunky, your rankings suffer. Make it easy to navigate, scroll, and click—with high-quality visuals and no walls of text. Proximity – 10% How close is the searcher to your clinic? You can't control this—but you can create location-specific pages targeting nearby neighborhoods to expand your reach. 🚀 Pro Tips: Create service pages for each treatment and each neighborhood you want to rank in Use Google's free tools to track technical SEO, index pages, and fix crawl issues Audit your Google Business Profile like it's your homepage—update it weekly Use CRM or automation to get consistent Google reviews without begging Be first—most competitors are asleep at the wheel 📥 Get Your Free SEO Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/free-local-seo-audit 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for more no-fluff SEO and clinic growth strategies. This is your SEO cheat sheet for 2025. Google is evolving fast—don't wait until you're buried on page two.

Jun 10, 202516 min

Ep28 | Clinic SEO Is Changing

🚨 The New SEO Playbook: Dominate Page One in 2025 « Grab Your Free SEO Audit Kit HERE! » Google has changed the rules—and most clinics haven't noticed yet. Old-school SEO strategies won't cut it anymore. In this episode, Jeremy Dupont breaks down the 3 biggest changes to Google's algorithm and how you can stay ahead of the curve before your competitors catch up. If your site still relies on outdated tactics like keyword stuffing or a clunky web design, you're getting outranked by smarter, faster, and more multimodal competitors. Learn what's changed, what Google is really prioritizing in 2025, and how to adjust before it's too late. 🎯 Key Takeaways: Page Experience is Now a Ranking Factor If your website looks like it was built in 1999, you're toast. Google now rewards clean, fast, and mobile-optimized designs. Your site should load in under 3 seconds, have clear CTAs, and be easy to navigate with no pop-up chaos. Technical SEO is Non-Negotiable If Google can't crawl or index your content, it won't rank it. That means clean URL slugs, updated sitemaps, indexed service pages, and ongoing blog updates are critical. No more "contact1" duplicate pages—it's time to act like a real business. You Need More Than Just Text Google now favors websites that go multimodal. That means embedding YouTube videos, using images in blog posts, posting regularly on your Google Business profile, and building out your YouTube channel. If you're not using video, you're losing visibility. 🚀 Bonus Insights: The Search Generative Experience (SGE) is changing what shows up on page one—fast. Google owns YouTube. The more optimized your YouTube channel, the more likely you'll appear in Google search. Even if you're not a techie, this is a golden window to outrank competitors who are slow to adapt. AI is indexing everything—so your content across platforms matters. 📥 Get Your Free SEO Audit: https://thepatchsystem.com/revamp-your-website 📱 Follow for More: Follow @_jeremydupont on Instagram for real-time SEO updates and growth tips for your clinic. If you're still optimizing like it's 2015, you're already behind. Let Patch help you catch up—and win.

Jun 3, 202514 min