What is the secret to success? During a first call with of my new clients, the conversation went like this: Client: “What is the secret to success?” Me: “Hard work and Integrity.” Client: “I am not kidding.” Me: “I am not either.” Thomas Jefferson said, “I am a great believer in luck, and I find […]

Dealing with Conflict  “Whenever you’re in conflict with someone, there is one factor that can make the difference between damaging your relationship and deepening it. That factor is attitude.” – William James How do you resolve conflicts between co-workers without quitting? What is the first step in resolving conflict? How do you resolve conflict with […]

The Art of the Request “Asking is the beginning of receiving. Make sure you don’t go to the ocean with a teaspoon. At least take a bucket so the kids won’t laugh at you.” – Jim Rohn In the last few years as I have worked with practice owners and office managers to develop their […]

Bad Days and Good  “There is no shortage of good days. It is good lives that are hard to come by.” – Annie Dillard I’m intrigued when two people engaged in the same endeavor or occupation provide entirely different responses to helping others. I’m not talking about the “bad day” we all experience, but rather […]

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Mark Sanna, DC (800) 723-8423   Breakthrough Coaching Launches Mindfulness App for Chiropractors HARTFORD, Conn. (February 4, 2021)– Breakthrough Coaching is committed to the idea that its clients deserve balance. It is this idea that led to weaving the benefits of mindfulness throughout the coaching experience, beginning with the mindful wellbeing of […]

Helping People Grow “Now I see the secret of the making of the best persons. It is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” – Walt Whitman, Song of the Open Road There are many analogies between the way in which plants and people grow come. We say […]

USPs Tell It All “In the world of business, it is useless to be a creative original thinker unless you can also sell what you create.” – David M. Ogilvy Are you familiar with the term “Unique Selling Proposition” or USP? The USP is an important part of creating your practice and positioning you for […]

Your Self-Talk  “Self-respect is the fruit of discipline; the sense of dignity grows with the ability to say no to oneself.” – Abraham J. Heschel When you consider that you spend infinitely more time with your “self” — listening to your internal dialogue – than you do to any other person in your life, it […]

Your Self-Introduction “Self-confidence is the first requisite to great undertakings.” – Samuel Johnson  It is important to develop a very brief self-introduction that tells people what you want them to know about you and your practice. It is sometimes called “the elevator speech” because you should be able to finish it before the listener reaches […]

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (including the latest stimulus package) addressed several issues that will impact chiropractic physicians. The items of interest include: Medicare Fees (some relief for the looming cuts), Paycheck Protection Program changes (non-taxable and calculation of revenue changes), small Provider Relief Fund changes, Section 2706 Non-Discrimination rulemaking requirements (a welcome change), […]

New Year’s Resolutions “Don’t make resolutions without an action plan. The secret to success is right in your hands.” –J. Allen Shaw   Goal-setting can be made easier when you begin with the end in mind.  Follow this 6-step process and you’ll find yourself celebrating your achievements as you ring in the New Year: 1, […]

Feelings “Our feelings are our most genuine paths to knowledge.” – Audre Lorde Everyone has many feelings on a daily basis. These feelings help determine our moods, what we will do, and the decisions we will make. It is important to realize how powerful feelings are, and also some of the myths and misconceptions we […]

PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM UPDATE  QUALIFIED PAYCHECK PROTECTION PROGRAM (PPP) EXPENSES ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE Congress voted to overrule the original IRS ruling stating that forgiven PPP loan proceeds would be non-deductible.  The new bill makes all qualified PPP expenses deductible, essentially making 100% of PPP proceeds tax-free. This is a major tax break for 2020 and […]

Grow Consistently “If we don’t change, we don’t grow. If we don’t grow, we aren’t really living.” – Gail Sheehy Personal growth seems to occur in spurts. We gain a little, lose a little, surge ahead or slide into a holding pattern wherein growth seems to be stagnated. Here are some ways to get back […]

2020 YEAR END REMINDERS FOR CHIROPRACTORS Although the list below is not exhaustive, it does contain many of the critical deadlines and vital tasks for the end of 2020.  Please take a moment to ensure you have all your bases covered.  NEW E&M CODE SELECTION RULES: Effective January 1, 2021, practitioners will have the choice to document […]