Jay Geier

Dental Practice
Practice success isn't always in the numbers
The start of the holiday season is a good time for reflection, and the new year is a great opportunity to start fresh. One of the biggest changes you can make for your practice's success in 2016 begins with you. In his latest column, Jay Geier of the Scheduling Institute offers practical advice to take control of your practice's success.
December 1, 2015
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Ten hut! Taking a page out of the military handbook
"Be all that you can be" is more than just a catchy slogan. As Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, it means having the leadership and passion to help your team members grow and exceed their hidden potential.
November 16, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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4 things that prevent your patients from referring
A referral is the greatest compliment one of your patients can give your practice and a great way to grow your practice. So, Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier asks, if your referral numbers are not where you want them to be, what are you doing to improve them?
October 26, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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Focus on the decision-makers
Research shows that women drive both healthcare- and household-spending decisions. For your practice to thrive, you need to be aware of and provide for this important group of patients, writes Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier.
October 12, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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Can changing your morning routine change your practice?
Changing your morning routine has nothing to do with where you get coffee. As Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, it has to do with taking care of business before you get to the office, so you can be fully present and engaged with your patients and staff.
September 28, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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4 tips to jump-start your exit strategy
Everyone has days that feel as if they last forever, but the reality is you aren't going to be able to practice dentistry forever. As Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier writes, just hoping to have enough to retire isn't a good strategy. He offers four tips to get you started and inspired.
September 14, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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3 tips for a more patient-centric practice
To become a more patient-centric practice, you need to start name calling, hiding your refreshments, and not introducing yourself, according to Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier. You probably think he's joking. Well, he's not and offers three pieces of advice that will allow you to impress patients and increase your referrals.
August 31, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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Setting your target destinations
It's easy to become preoccupied with day-to-day matters while running a practice. Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier suggests that, occasionally, taking a step back and examining your priorities and the big picture are necessary. As he writes, if you don't have a destination in mind, you'll never get there.
August 17, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
Dental Practice
6 easy ways to create an efficient front desk
What percentage of phone calls to your practice go to voicemail during business hours? The number of calls that go unanswered is probably higher than you think, writes Jay Geier, president of the Scheduling Institute. He offers six easy ways to decrease that number of unanswered calls and increase the number of new patients.
August 3, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
Dental Practice
A competitive nature is not a winning nature
When your practice is having a down week, do you think about what you can cut back or what you and your team can do better? Scheduling Institute President Jay Geier suggests the latter option and offers some ideas to help you find your creative nature.
July 21, 2015
2015 05 12 15 59 09 147 Geier Jay 200
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