What if the secret to growing your chiropractic practice isn't spending more money on advertising, but getting the right people to see the right message, consistently? Every chiropractor wants more new patients. But in an increasingly competitive world of social media, digital advertising, artificial intelligence, and constantly changing marketing strategies, knowing where to focus your time and energy can feel overwhelming. Should you invest in Facebook ads? Ask for more Google reviews? Post educational videos? Offer new patient specials? Focus on referrals? Or is there something more important connecting all of these strategies? Consistency. In this episode of the Schofield Chiropractic Training Podcast, SCT Coach Dr. FJ Schofield joins Susan Schofield for a practical conversation about chiropractic marketing, internal and external practice promotion, new patient acquisition, and the power of organic social media. Drawing from their experiences in successful chiropractic practices, Dr. FJ and Susan explore why practice growth doesn't necessarily require a complicated marketing system or an enormous advertising budget. Sometimes, it's about getting back to the fundamentals, understanding exactly who you want to serve, and consistently communicating the value of what you do. Because the goal isn't simply to get more followers. It's to get more of the right patients through your doors. Dr. FJ shares how shifting his approach to social media marketing transformed his practice's visibility and new patient opportunities. Rather than posting general wellness content or trying to appeal to everyone, he began focusing his messaging on specific patient concerns, including vertigo, dizziness, migraines, headaches, and other neurological symptoms. Through consistent educational content, chiropractic adjusting videos, and patient-centered messaging, he discovered the power of creating content that speaks directly to the people he wants to help. And the results? A growing online audience, reduced marketing expenditures, and a steady flow of prospective patients who already have a better understanding of his approach to chiropractic care. But this episode isn't just about social media. It's about creating an entire practice experience that encourages people to take action. Dr. FJ and Susan discuss the importance of patient referrals, compelling new patient offers, authentic testimonials, online reviews, and well-trained chiropractic assistants who understand the value of answering the phone when patients need them most. Because the best marketing campaign in the world means very little if a prospective patient reaches out and nobody is there to help. They also explore an important shift in how chiropractors should think about social media. Social media is becoming interest media. Instead of chasing viral videos, likes, and followers, Dr. FJ challenges chiropractors to identify their ideal patient, focus on the concerns that matter to that person, and create relevant content consistently. Not for a week. Not for a month. But long enough to build momentum, recognition, and trust. And when the negative comments start appearing? Don't let them stop you. Dr. FJ explains why criticism and increased engagement can be part of reaching a larger audience, and why developing the confidence to keep showing up is essential. You don't need to be everything to everyone. You need to communicate clearly with the people you're uniquely positioned to serve. Whether you're a new chiropractor trying to establish your practice or an experienced doctor looking to increase new patient volume, this conversation is a reminder that meaningful growth rarely comes from one magical marketing strategy. It comes from doing the right things, repeatedly, with intention. Because as Dr. FJ reminds us, little hinges swing big doors. In This Episode, You'll Learn: Why new patient acquisition remains one of the biggest challenges in chiropractic practice growth How internal and external chiropractic marketing work together to create consistent opportunities The value of friends-and-family promotions and compelling new patient offers Why patient referrals and regular educational emails still deserve a place in your marketing strategy How Google reviews, Facebook reviews, and patient testimonials contribute to your practice's online reputation Why authentic video testimonials can be more compelling than written patient reviews Creative approaches to collecting testimonials from patients who aren't comfortable appearing on camera Why answering the phone promptly, especially during lunch hours, can influence new patient scheduling How Dr. FJ uses organic chiropractic social media marketing to attract patients with specific concerns Why adjusting videos and patient-centered educational content can be valuable marketing tools The difference between social media and interest media, and why that distinction matters How identifying your ideal patient and a specific niche can help you create more relevant content Why consistent posting on Facebook, Instagram, and other platforms requires patience and commitment How to approach negative comments without allowing criticism to derail your marketing efforts Why combining modern digital marketing with proven chiropractic fundamentals can create long-term practice growth "Think of social media less as just trying to gain followers, and think of them as interest media because that's what it is now." — Dr. FJ Schofield "You got to have a real person, a CA, on the phone to do that, because otherwise you're going to miss scheduling that patient." — Susan Schofield Weekly Action Challenge: Pick Your Patient. Tell Your Story. Stay Consistent. This week, Dr. FJ challenges you to stop thinking about how to reach everyone and start thinking about how to reach the people you most want to serve. Who is your ideal chiropractic patient? Is it someone struggling with chronic headaches? A patient dealing with vertigo or dizziness? Someone searching for answers about sciatica, disc problems, or persistent neck pain? Choose ONE patient type or group of related concerns you want your practice to become known for helping. Then take action. Step 1: Identify your audience. Write down who you want to reach, what concerns they have, and what questions they're likely asking before they ever call your office. Step 2: Create your message. Develop a short educational or chiropractic adjusting video that speaks directly to that audience. Show what makes your approach different and help prospective patients understand what they can expect. Step 3: Commit to consistency. Challenge yourself to post at least ONE relevant video every day. Don't get discouraged if the first few videos don't take off. Don't abandon your strategy because you haven't seen immediate results. Give yourself time to learn, improve, and build momentum. And while you're strengthening your online presence, don't forget the fundamentals happening inside your office. Are you asking for reviews? Encouraging referrals? Sharing new patient opportunities? Making it easy for someone to pick up the phone and schedule? Because every touchpoint matters. The goal isn't to become a social media influencer. It's to become the chiropractor your ideal patients recognize, understand, and trust enough to contact. Start with one patient. One message. One video. And keep showing up. "You got to pick a niche and you got to hammer it." — Dr. FJ Schofield Spread the word. Keep the faith. Tell the story. Keep training. Keep charging. MoChihChu!