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he misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might bel

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If you are a therapist, counselor, or an alternative or complementary health practitioner (naturopath, homeopathetic doctor, massage therapist, body worker, etc.), in all likelihood, you are not only uninformed about effective marketing methods, but you are also likely to have some negative feelings about self promotion and marketing.

When it comes to marketing a practice, knowing how to market effectively is essential. However, all the marketing knowledge in the world won’t be of use to you if your resistances and fears get in the way of marketing. The most common resistances that helping and healing professionals have about marketing are outlined below.

Fear of being rejected

You may be concerned you are not skilled enough to attract clients for your private practice.

Worries that people will be disapproving

Perhaps you are concerned that if you market your practice, peers and potential clients might judge you or the services you offer.

Fear of failing

If you fear failure, you might avoid taking the risks necessary to succeed at marketing.

Fear of being seen as aggressive

This is a widespread fear that stems largely from of the misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might beli

Rental Cars, Building a Business that Never Goes Out of Style
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romotion and marketing.

Fear of being rejected

You may be concerned you are not skilled enough to attract clients for your private practice.

Worries that people will be disapproving

Perhaps you are concerned that if you market your practice, peers and potential clients might judge you or the services you offer.

Fear of failing

If you fear failure, you might avoid taking the risks necessary to succeed at marketing.

Fear of being seen as aggressive

This is a widespread fear that stems largely from of the misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might bel

The Use of Bar Code SMS in Mobile Marketing, Advertising, CRM
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ave about marketing are outlined below.

Fear of being rejected

You may be concerned you are not skilled enough to attract clients for your private practice.

Worries that people will be disapproving

Perhaps you are concerned that if you market your practice, peers and potential clients might judge you or the services you offer.

Fear of failing

If you fear failure, you might avoid taking the risks necessary to succeed at marketing.

Fear of being seen as aggressive

This is a widespread fear that stems largely from of the misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might bel

The Single Worst Mistake You Can Make When Buying A Business
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rs and potential clients might judge you or the services you offer.

Fear of failing

If you fear failure, you might avoid taking the risks necessary to succeed at marketing.

Fear of being seen as aggressive

This is a widespread fear that stems largely from of the misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might bel

Preventative Medicine for Buyer's Remorse
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he misconception that marketing is about intruding upon others.

Concerns about being seen as self-serving

This fear stems in large part from the idea within the healing professions that your goal is to “be there” to fulfill your clients needs and not your own. In addition, you might believe that marketing your services means that you are "bragging."

Fear of lacking in knowledge and skills to market a practice sucessfully

Obviously if you have never studied marketing, you may have concerns about your ability to do so effectively.

Fears of being successful

You could fear success because of a belief that you are undeserving of it. Perhaps you also fear that if you do succeed in private practice, your life will be different and you might not like the change that occurs.

If you identify with any of the above resistances and fears and want to overcome them, read part 2 of this article, "Overcoming Resistances to Marketing a Practice."

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Did you know that every successful professional has one thing in common? They all possess a strong level of emotional resilience. Were they born with it? No, in most cases they learned it as an ability necessary for survival in business.

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