06/08/2026
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Fitting a new PC today and found this bad boy behind the old one.
In 2015-16 when opening my practice I brought this idea from Australia where you give three “Admit One” cards to every new client.
That client, if happy with your service, gives them to friends or family who need physiotherapy and they get a free appointment where you show them how you can help them. In addition, when the third person comes in, the original client gets their next appointment free.
Great idea for generating a client base (if not time).
I look back on these days with pride at the hard work, graft, dedication and perseverance I had to try these and many other methods to not go into a Public HSE 9-5pm job and build the practice I have today.
Continuing professional education, bookings, payment, invoicing, banking, social media, blogs, notes taking, cancellation management not to mention actually working hard to help people!
Yes, I have to pay into my own pension. Yes, my holidays usually can be no longer than 10 days. Yes, when I am not here I am not making money. No sick leave. No paid leave. No annual leave. Most worrying is if I get injured (🙏) we may be in trouble but that’s for another day.
I built this with the support of those around me. I love my work. I love helping people. I run my own schedule and day to day life. I would not change any of it.
I look at this card I found today and am delighted I stuck in.