In this episode, I discuss the specific aspects of demographics that are causing all the craziness. And it is worth considering in some detail how folks seem to want to look at politics as a "blood sport." No, I don't discuss much the morality of choosing one side or another. Assigning blame is unwise. But it is true that if you are going to choose an area to purchase or start a practice, some places are going to look much better than others. Hey, that is my job. Right?

In this episode, we have taken a deep dive into two concepts that will determine your future practice success or failure. Please understand: They are not mutually exclusive. Rather, they are factors of potential that doctors must understand.

Many people (including doctors and practice owners) do not grasp. Even our competitors are a little foggy about their meaning. The first is the difference and relationship between race and ethnicity. The viability of practice often (increasingly) depends on a thorough understanding of the differences. Last week, we discussed "Hispanic" countries and populations. This week we are examining their culture, nation of origin, and language. We have expanded the discussion to include other countries. But we want you to see how this can influence the potential of this information in your practice.

The other concept (which heavily predicts success or failure) is demographics and psychographics. Both are vital to understanding the risks and rewards of a particular site on your potential business success. They are not the same thing at all. In the end, they are the key to promoting your practices and managing any new growth you may have.

Still, this is only a start.

We are also announcing that in September, we are going to offer a webinar on the best places to practice ortho, oms, emergency care, and endo in the United States. Stay tuned!

I only wish there was sufficient time to discuss all I have learned about the Hispanic population in a single episode. Nevertheless, I have created a long and short offering about Hispanics that will provide a little insight into these important groups of people. Not a day goes by that we don't hear about their immigration numbers. The Southern Border is being crossed into the United States by ever larger numbers and this may prove vital to your practice. Who are they? How do you reach them? Are they ALL desirable as a patient base? This episode is just a start to understanding the "Hispanic Switcheroo." And in this very short version of this episode, you will doubtless learn some important facts that you may not have heard before, I have often said that Hispanics are an important part of our national growth. Practices need this information. As an experienced Hispanic marketer, what I have to say might surprise you!