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A social media action plan - from Mumbai
I'm including in today's post a free download. It's a brief article written by my friend Dr. Anisa Patel Shaikh, owner of Ansh Dental...

Chris Barrow
Feb 14, 20201 min read
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How to grow a private squat - with sheer enthusiasm
I met Dr. Sonika Burger at The Campbell Academy One Year Implant Course last Thursday. My presentation was the usual Chris Barrow content...

Chris Barrow
Jan 29, 20201 min read
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Is providing free treatment for "influencers" a good idea?
Since the new year began, I've been asked my opinion three times on the issue of offering low cost/no cost treatment to individuals who...

Chris Barrow
Jan 27, 20202 min read
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Keeping count
There are three sets of numbers that you must count and three things that you must do with the numbers: Count your lead generation...

Chris Barrow
Jan 17, 20201 min read
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The future just happened
Twice this week I have had the pleasure of listening to a presentation by Dr. Marcos White, explaining how his business has grown 33% in...

Chris Barrow
Jan 16, 20201 min read
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It’s good to be nervous when you are doing your best work
There is always a satisfying combination of excitement and apprehension when we stretch ourselves to do something new. Today in London is...

Chris Barrow
Jan 14, 20202 min read
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Snowballs don’t roll without a little help at the start
Imagine attempting to roll a snowball down a not too steep but steady incline. At first you create the fist-sized snowball by compacting...

Chris Barrow
Jan 6, 20201 min read
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CTS – the 3 characteristics that make for great customer service team members
Any team member who is going to be discussing treatment or payment options with a patient has to display three basic characteristics....

Chris Barrow
Dec 13, 20191 min read
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Was 2019 a record year for you? Either way – we can make sure that 2020 will be.
Friday at home this week – a bonus Bunker Day (although I will be popping out later this morning for “elevenses” with a new 2020 client...

Chris Barrow
Dec 6, 20192 min read
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Here’s a simple idea for a Monday morning on the subject of business cards
Sometimes the most obvious ideas never occur to us, usually because we are too busy. In a client meeting last week we were reviewing the...

Chris Barrow
Nov 18, 20191 min read
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A Guest Blog from Terry Quinlan at Pilot Media – Why invest in Video Marketing?
I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 20+ years I have maintained a...

Chris Barrow
Nov 14, 20192 min read
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Getting your 2020 year in gear – in 60 minutes
As I indicated in my lead article in November’s Extreme Business newsletter, with less than 60 days to go until the end of 2019, now is...

Chris Barrow
Nov 5, 20192 min read
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A simple but brilliant idea to share patient testimonials
Here’s a great idea from the team at Berwick Smile Dental Care in the Scottish borders. Instead (or as well as) handing prospects and...

Chris Barrow
Oct 29, 20191 min read
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If you want 2020 to be your best year yet – watch this 1:21 video
If you would like a complimentary conversation, just email me: coachbarrow@me.com

Chris Barrow
Oct 25, 20191 min read
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How long do people spend on your web site? I want to know.
I may have spotted a new benchmark in dentistry. It’s the average amount of time that visitors spend on your web site. Making it a habit...

Chris Barrow
Oct 15, 20191 min read
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The Visual Patient Journey – how to avoid sending your patients to sleep with your patient jou
Most of the treatment plans I read send me to sleep – they are compliance documents, no emotion and no “needs, benefits and features”....

Chris Barrow
Oct 1, 20191 min read
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The Campbell Academy Education Programme 2020
Attached to this post is a free download of The Campbell Academy Education Programme 2020 (see below). A few weeks ago, Colin kindly...

Chris Barrow
Sep 30, 20191 min read
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Shoppers, kickers, hunters and wasters
Price-shoppers. Tyre-kickers. Bargain-hunters. Time-wasters. All people to be avoided if you want to build a profitable business. They...

Chris Barrow
Sep 26, 20191 min read
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Study Clubs, Team Training, Conferences, Patient Finance and Awards – it’s that time of
It’s that time of year when dental conferences and dinners seem to flow thick and fast, as well as evening Study Club meetings and the...

Chris Barrow
Sep 23, 20192 min read
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Two brothers making an impact in dental practice video production
I’m frequently contacted by people who have products and services of relevance to my clients. For over 20+ years I have maintained a...

Chris Barrow
Sep 16, 20191 min read
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