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The "Mayor of 5 Miles" Practice Growth Strategy

How do you get 75+ new patients a month (with 84% from referrals) and run a multi-million dollar practice from 2,500 miles away? Dr. Cliff Fisher shares his "Mayor of 5 Miles" strategy. This is a masterclass in building a referral-generating machine by becoming the ultimate community connector and a trusted local authority.

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What does it really take to build a practice that runs without you? One that doesn't just survive but thrives, allowing you to lead from 2,500 miles away?

In this episode, Dr. Cliff Fisher unpacks the exact strategy he used to build a multi-million dollar practice that he commuted to for only six days a month. The secret? He stopped just being a chiropractor and became the "Mayor of 5 Miles".

Dr. Fisher’s practice was a referral powerhouse, averaging over 75 new patients a month for a decade, with 84% of them coming from referrals.

This wasn't an accident. It was the result of a relentless, "event-driven" marketing strategy. He shares the playbook for his legendary events, from his annual "Rib Cookoff" that generated 25-27 new patients in a single day to his "Patient Appreciation" picnic that drew over 1,200 people.

But events alone don't build a lasting business. Dr. Fisher reveals his counterintuitive leadership philosophy that made his team culture unshakable: "Principals first, Team second, and Patients third." He explains why he learned to back his team over a patient and how that focus on culture allowed him to build a mature, stable business that could run without him.

You'll also learn about his 20-step hiring process, his "Dream Team Card" for truly understanding his people, and why he believes the best way to get a referral is to give one.

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Key Takeaways

  • Become the "Mayor of 5 Miles": Stop being just a chiropractor and become the ultimate connector in your community. Know everyone, be the person who "has a guy" for everything, and become the trusted local resource.
  • Run an Event-Driven Practice: Dr. Fisher’s practice averaged 75+ new patients a month, with 84% coming from referrals. His annual "Rib Cookoff" birthday event brought in 20-27 new patients in one day.
  • Put Your Team First: Dr. Fisher’s philosophy was "Principals first, Team second, Patients third." He learned that protecting his team and culture, even from a patient, was essential for long-term stability.
  • The Best Way to Get a Referral is to Give One: Actively promote other local businesses you trust. By helping them, you become their #1 choice when someone needs your service.
  • "Never Eat Alone": Dr. Fisher made it a rule to always eat lunch with a team member, another doctor, or a community leader . Every meal was an opportunity to build relationships.
  • Use a 20-Step Hiring Process: Don't hire fast. Dr. Fisher uses a 20-step process that includes video submissions, group interviews, and personality tests to find the right fit.
  • Know Your Niche: Having a niche (like Dr. Fisher's upper cervical technique) gives you a clear differentiator. Patients don't care about the technique's name, but they do care about the benefits (e.g., "gentle, specific, no twisting or popping").
  • All Opportunities Come from Relationships: The single most important action you can take is to build and pour into your relationships every single day.
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