In this data-packed episode, we reveal the 5 areas in the greater Phoenix metro showing the strongest positive economic momentum for doctors planning to open a new practice in 2027. These suburbs are experiencing rapid population growth, strong housing development, rising household incomes, and an influx of young families, exactly the recipe for a thriving patient base.
In this episode, Mike Green from Doctor Demographics explores the top 5 southern states trending positive for doctors opening new practices in 2027. We break down population growth, economic opportunities, business-friendly policies, patient demand, and practical tips for each state, Texas, Florida, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Georgia.
In this episode, discover exactly how to transform the demographic and psychographic data from your Doctor Demographics report into a powerful, targeted summer marketing campaign that fills your chairs with the right patients, fast.
In this episode, we reveal the Top 5 Midwestern Cities to Open a New Practice in 2026, a perfect mix of urban, suburban, and rural-adjacent opportunities with strong population growth, major new employers, and underserved healthcare needs.
In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, Mike Green from Doctor Demographics reveals the Top 5 areas in the Greater Washington DC region poised for success in 2026. From booming Loudoun County to the balanced growth of Frederick County, we break down population trends, income levels, housing growth, competition, and exactly why these locations offer strong opportunities for private practice owners.
Join Mike Green from Doctor Demographics on The Perfect Place to Put a Practice as we explore hidden gem locations nationwide. Skip the crowded metros, these under-the-radar counties and areas feature low competition, steady population growth, provider shortages, and strong demographics for faster patient acquisition and sustainable success. From Texas exurbs to Midwest rural pockets and beyond, get data-driven tips to spot your ideal spot. Perfect for practice owners ready to grow smarter. Visit doctordemographics.com for personalized analysis. Subscribe for weekly insights!
Most practice owners are still asking: "How will AI actually hit my practice?" or assuming it's years away or only for big corporate groups. Mike flips that script: AI will dramatically impact marketing, patient retention, customer service, social media, websites, admin tasks, and more, within the next 5 years (likely much sooner). Drawing parallels to the social media boom of the mid-2000s, he warns: "Second place is always the first loser." Early adopters win big with more time, higher revenue, and practices that practically run themselves, all without massive budgets.
One of the biggest problems most modern practices have is that they are solving the wrong problem perfectly. In today's episode, Mike Green interviews Kevin St.Clergy on how to discover what the true problem is in your practice, and how to go about solving it.
Why did you decide to become a practice owner? Was it to help others, to enjoy the rewards of being a business owner, or perhaps to build wealth for your family? The honest answer for most is a resounding yes to all three! Yet, far too many practice owners lose sight of their original motivations amid the inevitable ups and downs of running a business. Erik Sorenson, an experienced marketer, international speaker, and fellow practice owner, explains why freedom should be the true core goal for every practice owner, and shares practical steps to actually achieve it.
Having a rockstar dream team surrounding you when you build your first (or 50th) practice is crucial. We're not talking about your internal team, but your external one such as CPA's, Lawyers, etc. In this episode we'll dive into who you should have on your team and what role they'll play in your success as a practice owner.
In honor of the Super Bowl matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and New England Patriots, we compare the Pacific Northwest (Washington and Oregon) to New England (Massachusetts, Connecticut, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Maine) as prime spots for opening a practice in 2026. Dive into data on population growth, economic trends, dentist saturation, and patient demand to discover which region offers the best opportunities for dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, and other private practice owners.
In this episode, we explore how practice owners can transform raw data into real revenue. From patient demographics to market trends, learn practical strategies to analyze insights, optimize operations, and boost your bottom line. Packed with real-world examples, data tools, and actionable tips, this guide will help you make smarter decisions that turn information into income. Whether you're starting fresh or scaling up, discover how data can be your practice's secret weapon.
Forget the big cities, we're focusing on smaller, growing suburbs with affordable costs, rising populations, and underserved healthcare needs. Join us for a breakdown of population trends, economic drivers, and why these spots are ideal for private practice owners. Backed by data from the U.S. Census Bureau and state economic reports, we'll share actionable insights to help you choose the right location for maximum growth.
In this episode, we uncover the five major changes coming in 2026 that every professional practice owner needs to prepare for. From evolving telehealth rules to AI's growing role in patient care, we'll break down the trends, share data-driven insights, and give actionable tips to help your practice thrive in a changing landscape. Whether you're expanding or just staying ahead, this 30-minute deep dive will equip you with the knowledge to adapt and succeed.
In this episode, we tackle commoditization in general practices, where your services feel identical to competitors, and how it hurts your marketing. Discover six actionable ideas to differentiate your practice, from niching down to tech innovation. Perfect for practice owners ready to build loyalty and boost revenue.
In this episode, we explore the exciting (and sometimes challenging) transition from hands-on clinician to full-time business owner. If you're a practice owner dreaming of expanding to multiple locations and hiring associates to handle the clinical work, this 30-minute deep dive is for you. We'll cover the benefits of scaling, common pitfalls, data-driven insights (like why 13% of dentists are now DSO-affiliated), and actionable tips to make the shift smoothly. Whether you're overwhelmed in the chair or ready to build an empire, learn how to delegate, manage growth, and boost profitability.
In this episode, we tackle a common dilemma for practice owners: Should you relocate your struggling practice or revamp your marketing instead? Discover why ineffective marketing is often the real culprit behind slow growth, not your location. We'll explore the high costs and risks of moving (like losing up to 50% of your patients), share real-world stories, and provide actionable tips to boost your marketing without uprooting your business. Whether you're a new owner or a seasoned pro, this 30-minute episode will help you identify the true problem and fix it efficiently.
In this episode, we explore the "Big City Exodus", the ongoing trend of dental, veterinary, and optometry practices relocating from urban centers to suburbs or new states, years after COVID. Discover why shutdowns sparked this shift, hear real examples like NYC dentists heading to Atlanta, and get data-driven insights on pros, cons, and how to decide if a move is right for you. Whether you're a practice owner eyeing lower costs or better quality of life, this 30-minute deep dive has actionable advice to help you thrive.
In this episode, we reveal the top five mid- and large-sized U.S. markets with the brightest futures for opening a practice in 2026. From booming population growth and strong economic outlooks to business-friendly local governments, these spots, Orlando, Austin, Nashville, Charlotte, and Boise, offer low taxes, incentives, and high demand for healthcare services.
In this eye-opening episode, we reveal the "Kiss of Death Locations for 2026", 8 markets (small, midsize, and large) that could spell disaster for new practice. From population loss and economic decline to hostile regulations and high costs, we'll break down why these spots are toxic for growth and what red flags to watch for.
From population growth to competition, we’ll break down how to choose a location that maximizes your success. Packed with data-driven insights and actionable tips, this 17-minute episode is a must-listen for new practice owners.
In this 30-minute episode, we dive into why Las Vegas is a hotspot for private practices in 2026. From booming suburbs like Henderson to the business-friendly policies of Nevada, we’ll explore the opportunities and challenges of opening a practice in Sin City. Learn how to craft a standout USP, leverage digital marketing, and choose the best areas to thrive.
In this episode host Mike Green dives into the power of psychographics to attract new patients. Learn how to understand your patients’ values, lifestyles, and motivations to create targeted, effective marketing campaigns that resonate. From patient surveys to tailored messaging, we share actionable strategies to grow your practice and connect with the right audience.
How private practice owners can identify business-friendly state and local governments in the U.S. Discover the five key factors to evaluate, from taxes and regulations to incentives and market demand, to ensure your practice thrives. Plus, we share the top 5 business-friendly states to set up shop!
How private practice owners can identify business-friendly state and local governments in the U.S. Discover the five key factors to evaluate, from taxes and regulations to incentives and market demand, to ensure your practice thrives. Plus, we share the top 5 business-friendly states to set up shop!
Join Mike Green from Doctor Demographics on this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice as we dive into how practices can thrive no matter the economy challenges! In this episode, we’ll share inspiring stories of four solo practices that have thrived despite inflation, recessions, and economic uncertainty.
Discover how to spot growth opportunities in cities with populations of 100,000 to 500,000 before they become overcrowded and competitive. From surging housing developments to lifestyle buzz, we break down the demographic signals that can help you find the ideal location for your practice.
Join us for a 20-minute deep dive into the pros and cons of launching in spring, summer, fall, or winter. We’ll break down seasonal patient trends, share data-driven insights (like why fall openings see 20% higher revenue in the first quarter!), and give you actionable tips to time your launch for maximum success. Whether you’re starting a dental office, vet clinic, or eye care center, this episode will help you pick the perfect season to hang that “Open” sign.
Is your practice keeping up with your city’s demographic shifts? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, host Mike Green, owner of Doctor Demographics, reveals the 5 critical signs that your area is changing demographically, and why it matters for private practice owners like dentists, veterinarians, and optometrists. From new housing developments to evolving community events, learn how to spot these changes early and adapt your strategy to stay competitive.
Are you a dentist, veterinarian, or optometrist looking for the perfect spot to start or grow your private practice? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics dives into the top locations in the Southeast United States, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Discover why these states are booming with opportunity, from growing populations to business-friendly climates.
Struggling to stand out in a competitive market? In this episode of Marketing Monday, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics shares powerful strategies to define your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and make your practice the top choice for clients. Drawing from Chapter Four of Dental Marketing Mastery, we explore why a USP is critical for dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, and other professionals. Learn how to uncover what sets your practice apart, craft a compelling message, and communicate it consistently across your marketing.
Looking to buy a practice in 2025 without overpaying? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, we reveal 5 powerful strategies to uncover hidden deals on practices for sale. Learn how to leverage your network, find off-market and distressed practices, use creative outreach, negotiate flexible deal structures, and transform fixer-uppers into thriving practices.
In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, Mike Green dives into a critical question for practice owners: When is the right time to expand your practice to a second location? We break down five key signs to know you’re ready, financial stability, operational efficiency, market demand, strong leadership, and personal readiness. Packed with practical tips and actionable advice, this 20-minute episode is a must-listen for any dentist considering growth. Tune in to learn how to time your expansion for success!
There are some very important factors to consider when selecting a site if you are a specialist. In this video, Mike Green from Doctor Demographics reviews 5 tips you will want to consider when selecting your practice site.
This video dives into why this area of Texas, is the new “it” spot for professional practices in 2025. With booming economic growth, massive job creation from Apple’s $500 billion investment, and a thriving healthcare sector anchored by the world’s largest medical complex, Houston offers unmatched opportunities for doctors looking to build a patient base of affluent, health-focused families.
How to use demographic data to create the perfect marketing strategy for your practice.
This episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice podcast, hosted by Mike Green, focuses on potential practice locations in the Midwest. Many doctors who grew up in the region want to return but struggle to find growing areas with strong demographic potential. This episode highlights five Midwest cities with significant growth potential for new practice owners.
Choosing the right location for your new practice is one of the most critical decisions you’ll make. In this episode, we dive deep into the key factors to consider when placing a practice, especially in competitive areas. From analyzing demographics and market demand to evaluating competition and optimizing accessibility, we break down what it takes to thrive in a saturated market. Learn how to differentiate your practice, leverage unique selling points, and build a patient-friendly experience that sets you apart. Whether you’re starting fresh or looking to relocate, this episode is packed with strategic insights to help you make a smart, profitable decision.
How presidential shifts and new polices shift the demographics for doctors. How to strategize for it, and how to make it work in your favor. .
Are you thinking about opening your own practice this year? The journey might seem daunting with questions like: Should you buy an existing practice or start one from scratch? Where's the best location to set up shop? What insider secrets should you know? Join Mike Green from Doctor Demographics, a company that has been assisting doctors with these very questions since 1983. In this essential video, Mike dives deep into: De Novo or Acquisition?, Learn the pros and cons of starting fresh versus buying an established practice.
Here is a very simple and effective way to strategize your practice's social media. We've taught this system for nearly 10 years (since the advent of social media) and it has been wildly successful.
Here are 5 great options for placing your practice (Dental, medical, optometry, veterinary, etc.) in the Southeast United States.
Join us in this insightful topic as we delve into the intricate process of selecting the ideal practice site. We address common misconceptions and guide you through essential steps that can significantly impact the success of your practice. Discover why starting with the big picture is crucial and learn how to find a location that aligns with your specific practice type. We emphasize the importance of considering factors beyond demographics and share expert tips to help you make informed decisions. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner or a newcomer to the field, understanding the nuances of practice site potential is heavy lifting that pays off in the long run. Tune in to gain valuable insights and take a step closer to realizing your dream practice location.
In this episode, we delve into the pros and cons of opening a new practice in Florida, a state known for its vibrant culture and sunny weather. Join us as we explore the top three pros and cons associated with this venture and gain valuable insights if you're considering starting a practice in the Sunshine State.
Welcome to another episode of "The Perfect Place to Put a Practice Podcast and our special Pros and Cons series" by Doctor Demographics! Hosted by Mike Green, today's episode delves into a topic crucial for both new and seasoned doctors: opening a new professional practice in Texas in 2024.
Whether you're contemplating a new venture in 2024 or beyond, this episode is an invaluable resource. Discover the enticing opportunities that Southern California presents, along with the challenges one might face when starting a practice in this dynamic region. If you're an aspiring professional looking to make an informed decision about your next business move, don't miss this episode!
Join us in this insightful episode of "Places with Promise" as your host, Scott McDonald, takes you on a journey through a carefully curated list of promising places and locations for establishing your very own professional practice. Whether you're a seasoned practitioner looking to expand or someone just starting in the industry, choosing the right location can significantly impact the growth and success of your practice.
Its that time of the year where we do our annual 'Kiss of Death Private Practice Locations' analysis for the next year. These are the areas of the country that are not doing very well or have some external forces (environmental or economic typically) fighting against you. If your area made the list, don't dismay. A little more elbow grease may be required to be successful.
There is a plague of loneliness occurring in America, especially among men. Since the pandemic, it seems we have lost our ability to make friends and this is resulting in harm to practices and their owners. This episode deals with the building of relationships and friendships and the nexus of demographics and psychographics for doctors.
These past few years have been nothing short of a significant shift in demographics. Everything we thought we knew about urban and rural demographics, family dynamics, and politics is being redefined rapidly. In this episode, Scott McDonald discusses what we see on the demographic playing field and how it will impact practice owners.
Race is a very sensitive topic these days so before I publish my remarks, I would like to make some comments. All races and cultures deserve respect. There is never a cause to vilify one culture over another. More important race, and culture are more important to heed. In my post, I said that I feared the Academy Awards may be putting too much attention on race rather than on producing quality art.
Let's face it, some sites are better than others. Here are some insider tips for what we are seeing in the marketplace.
I just had a debate with another demographer over the criteria of what makes a GREAT location for professional practice. We could NOT have been further apart. My colleague was adamant in this opinion that things are perfectly fine. Urban areas are flush with money. Crime statistics are overstated. Besides, crime is not really an issue in urban healthcare settings. If proper security is applied to prescription pads and controlled substances, things are about the same as they have ever been (he said). I disagree. In fact, I believe ethical doctors are receiving implied threats from the patients (but I don't discuss that much in this episode). I admit that I have little direct knowledge of the "global" situation. My knowledge is more anecdotal than statistical.
In today's episode, Scott McDonald from Doctor Demographics discusses why some areas of the country just won't grow. It seems that the nation is putting obstacles in its way that make progress and advancement as a nation more difficult and unsure. For example, the administration seems to have no plan to deal with the waves of aliens expected this week. They seem unprepared for the energy crisis on our doorstep. There seems to be no plan to handle increased violent crime in our cities. America has hobbled itself. There is no resolution to our banking crisis.
One of the measures of the worth and viability of a practice site is simply this: Is it growing enough? By many measures, America overall is NOT growing enough. That includes population, income, property values, and sustainability. It is certainly possible to be lulled into a state of hopelessness. But this doesn't have to be your future,
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Will the news ever get any better for doing business in California? In this episode, Scott McDonald goes over what will need to happen for doctors.
If you are looking for a location with children or teens, this is an ideal method. As the birth rate drops, this is is really proving a great predictive method of research.
It is one thing to find a desirable location to start up or purchase a practice. It is quite another thing to create an enduring practice brand. The Two-Step Model is a useful process to do this effectively and scientifically. This episode is a follow-up to our episode on Framing Theory and Agenda Setting of a couple of weeks ago. The question is "How do you build credibility quickly and at a low-cost *and reasonable effort. That is where the application of this theory really becomes useful.
Demographers have been redefining the urban sites around the United States to try to find locations with growth and money that will offer a good return on the investment if they should they be sold. The term that they have started using is the "near urban core." It requires a little more marketing and management sophistication than average but the return on the practice is excellent. This episode explains more. Almost all metropolitan areas have a "sweet spot" like this for professional practices.
When we are looking for favorable places to put a practice, we are often drawn to those sites that are allowing or encouraging growth, particularly those sites that are encouraging the construction of single family, owner occupied dwelling units. In some states (including California) this is becoming more expensive (assuming they are even possible.) Politicians don't like them for several reasons. They don't provide property taxes like apartment developments do and they are difficult to put in utilities. They also represent challenges to voting blocks that local politicians like. Worst of all, they encourage "buy-in" that is independent of politicians. They prefer to deal with individual developers. They don't like individual property owner or their representatives.
This episode deals with the question of competition saturation. How many other general dentists (for example) should cause a concern for a doctor considering putting a new office in a neighborhood? The real question is how closely the two offices match up in their definition of their marketing mix (product, place, price, and promotion?) Experience would suggest that unless they are exactly the same, there is no good reason to locate an office in another neighborhood just because there is another office that looks somewhat similar. In fact, the idea that NO ONE would consider putting a competing practice in that location may be sufficient reason to wonder about the neighborhood in the first place.
When I first started doing demographic and site analysis reports for doctors back in 1983, the art and science of this analysis were still pretty primitive. Things have changed in fairly significant ways. This includes the ways that we drew practice boundaries and interpreted the data. This session talks about one of the BIG changes that have occurred: Zip Code definitions and drive times. Another big change is the inclusion and interpretation of psychographics.
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