Testimonials

"Throughout the years, we have partnered with numerous advertising agencies and marketers in our efforts to promote the surgery centers and our physicians. Of these organizations, Healthcare Success Strategies have proven themselves to be the most qualified experts in marketing and growing physicians.

I attended their marketing seminar in Chicago in 2010 and would highly recommend it to any physician or healthcare provider who is looking to grow their bottom line. The take-home value of the information was not only outstanding, but highly useful and productive. The level of sophistication they bring to a complicated topic will save you from spending your marketing dollars unwisely. We implemented the strategies we learned at the seminar immediately and have been enjoying terrific results."

– Guita Griffiths, Magna Health Systems

"Thank you for the awesome job you did on my website. Since my practice area is fairly unique (providing in-home behavior therapy for children with autism), I could not use an off-the-shelf, "cookie-cutter" website. You and your staff did an amazing job understanding my practice and my market and tailoring the website to our clientele. You requested and used my input along the way but your creativity is what makes the site unique. Within the past year, we had two new competitors move into our area, so we needed to do something to maintain our market share. I would highly recommend your services to any health care professional who is serious about marketing in a professional, ethical, and effective manner."

– Dr. Steven Klein, Licensed Psychologist, Fox Valley Autism Treatment Program, Appleton, Wisconsin

"First, let me again extend my thanks for all that you, Stewart, Lonnie and everybody at Healthcare Success Strategies has done for us here at Syracuse Prosthetic Center. I have been meaning to write for some time, but – it’s been quite busy. Once the marketing plan was implemented, we saw a 35% increase in sales and the first part of this year show the same % of increase over last year. Far more important, however, was our 500% increase in referral sources. And a quick look at our patient population shows a 75% increase in patient population in one year!

Working with you was the single best decision of my career.

You are quite simply the best I have ever worked with at what you do. No frills. No gimmicks. And you go far beyond just increasing sales. You have a solid understanding of what it takes to run a healthy medical business and what needs should be addressed first, second and third. Thank you!"

– John Tyo, Owner, Syracuse Prosthetic Center

"I am absolutely thrilled with how great everything turned out. Thank you so much for your hard work and patience with this project – I just couldn’t be happier with the outcome!"

– Miona Gordon, President - Southern Behavioral Services

"We are proud of the success you have generated, and will keep on utilizing your resources in all our marketing efforts.

We have had a good response (from the radio campaign). We are really pleased with how quickly it has taken off. Our new name is really easy to remember and the script appeals to Canberrans. We have been told that they hear the ad and go straight to the website, which is another powerful marketing statement (ie if it were an ordinary site, it may be a downer, but being a strong site, it just spurs them on to call).
Feedback so far is “heard your ad, it was classy, professional and memorable”. That is what you want from an ad! I think also the voice matters – she is not a typical “radio” voice and it all gels together to make a great ad. So thanks again for your great work!

Other news – we have been approached by another cosmetic physician who has heard of Vlad’s increasing reputation and wishes to refer patients to him, as did the CEO of the largest laser clinic in Canberra. They had heard happy comments from their patients/clients and we were told by the CEO of a private hospital here that “Vlad is taking Canberra by storm”. Other specialists have been impressed with our subtle yet punchy marketing campaign, and there have been quite a few comments stating that the website is professional and really fantastic. Since adding the patient education section, we noticed that patients were more likely to stay on the site and call us. So that is great too."

– Sonja Minic, Practice Business Manager - Integrity Plastic Surgery

"I knew I wanted Healthcare Success Strategies to develop my new brochure, but frankly was unconvinced we could EVER get new patients from the web. After all, our old website had done nothing and we offer highly specialized neuropsychological testing. But Stewart was persistent and the website his team created has been a terrific source of new patients. The brochure turned out great too. I couldn't be more pleased with Healthcare Success Strategies, and in fact, I am working with them on a new project now."

– Dr. Christina Blodgett-Dycus, Founder - Thomson Memory Center

'Thanks for the excellent two day program. You work as an great team-both of you with different strengths and areas of focus. You opened my eyes to another way of looking at my dental practice."

– Bob Sanker

"Perspicacious, bright, intuitive..effective! These are the words that describe Stewart Gandolf! A wonderful consultant both in personality and in deed! I could not give him a higher recommendation.

In short, I do not want to mince words..he will get the job done IF you follow the plan AND you will recover your ROI if you AGREE and fully adopt and execute! Do not participate in certain aspects UNLESS you believe..if you do it will work in abundance! His group has the experience AND the expertise!

SO what are you waiting for..today is your day..so get on your way!"

– Randy M. Feldman, DDS,MS,ABO - Feldman Orthodontics

"I thought it was excellent information, presented in a very professional manner. Unlike alot of the other healthcare marketing seminars out there, this seminar was composed of data that is current and not out dated theory. Stewart and Lonnie are clearly two very qualified people. Also, I normally pass out about an hour or two into these things, but I never found one boring or irrelevant moment. Stewart and Lonnie gave alot of practical information which can be easily applied. I have already started implementing what we discussed over the weekend.

Also, I have to say that the one-on-one meetings were well done. Again, I have had experience with good seminars and bad ones. The bad ones are the panacea for all ills, and no matter what problem you had, you were a fit for them. Then the high pressure sales start. I got none of that with Stewart. What I got was that my business was not some cookie cutter thing, and I felt that he really was analyzing what he can do for us. Never felt any of the sleazeball sales tactics/B.S. that unfortunately accompany so many of these weekend seminars."

– M.A. - CEO of a 5 location practice

"Lonnie and Stewart have created something very special and I think it's the "steal of the Century" for the price. I would have gladly paid 10 times more for the information. If you're shopping around for the best marketing programs out there to help your business, you can stop now. You found it."

– Alan Cheng, DPT- Knight Physical Therapy, Anaheim, California

"I am sure that you are reading our monthly column "Dental Marketing That Works" by Stewart Gandolf and Lonnie Hirsch. They always amaze me by the new material that they come up with every month. All of their programs are tried and true."

– Dr. Joe Blaes, Editor, Dental Economics

"Lonnie has worked with my Orthopedic/Sports Medicine practice for the past 2 years. His ideas have helped advance my company greatly. Our marketing materials have been universally praised as very professional and impressive. Lonnie is very down to earth, easy to talk to and makes a habit of always being available."

– Marc Pietropaoli, MD

"your two day seminar was eye opening. It caused me to take a critical look at my practice and how it is viewed by potential patients"

–Dr. Louis DeSantis

"Mr. Hirsch's work doubled - yes DOUBLED - my dental practice in only 6 months! This is even more amazing when you consider that we already had a practice grossing three-quarters of a million dollars annually before we met Lonnie. This increase has been sustainable for over 15 years. We're thrilled!"

– Charles Tozzer, DDS

"Stewart has been instrumental to our ongoing success. He is extremely savvy to what works in the world of professional referrals, and his advice has been invaluable."

– Dwijen Misra, MD

"I completed the training with your trainer last week and must say it was very helpful. In the two days we spent the majority of time in the field with actual office visits and I picked up marketing ideas and sales strategies that I can incorporate and build on my skills to be most effective.

I gathered a "wealth" of information about the Radiation Oncology field that will be very valuable! I loved the fact she's had first hand experience with Radiation Oncology practices. She targeted ideas, points and strategies specific to marketing this specialty and how to approach each referring specialty by highlighting points they will find most important when making a referral to Radiation Oncology. ÝYour trainer arranged for us to spend some time with her partner who is currently marketing for a Radiation Oncology practice in Phoenix. We accompanied her on several of her office visits so I was able to observe her style and approach also as a Practice Representative which was very useful. "

- Tammy Brannan, North Atlanta Radiation Oncology

"Stewart is a dental marketing expert who is smart, energetic, business-savvy and creative. He thinks fast, moves fast, and gets results fast (talks fast too, but I like that). He helped me with my private practice a number of years ago, and now we are now working together on a bigger, even more exciting project. I recommend him highly."

– Bob Hepps, DDS

"Thanks to Lonnie, I have been able to cut all dependence on third party reimbursements in my practice. Now I have a 100% fee-based practice in cosmetic surgery, which was my goal when we first met. We achieved that goal within the first year of implementing Lonnie's marketing approach. His results-based strategies have enabled me to achieve marketing success that fit my personality and image. I recommend him without reservation."

– Vasdev Rai, MD

"I truly enjoy receiving the Healthcare Success Marketing Advisor newsletter. It is filled with appropriate topics that are relevant to today’s economy.The newsletter does not fall short of information; it includes details that can be applied
immediately. I open and read almost every single one that I get. If I don’t have time, I save them for later."

– Sandra L Clark, Marketing Director, Radiology Associates of Hartford, PC

"Stewart showed me how to look at marketing in a completely new way. As a result we doubled our practice in just 9 months, and since then we have never looked back."

– Paul Mitch, DMD

"Lonnie Hirsch is a top marketing consultant. I consider him the best of the best. His expertise has helped us meet and exceed our goals for more than a decade."

– Daniel E. Andrews, III, MD

"Stewart and his ideas took us from near zero to over a million dollars production in our very first year."

– Robert Bentz, DMD

"Stewart is a gifted speaker and incredibly insightful. The changes we made as a result of listening to him have doubled our profits."

– Vaun De Jong, MD

"Lonnie has the uncanny ability to zero in on key problems in a practice and develop solutions that are perfectly suited to his client. What makes him truly unique in the consulting world, however, is his honesty. Where other consultants may tell you what you want to hear, Lonnie's ethics are above reproach. You may not always be comfortable with what he tells you, but you'll know he's right on target and pointing out the truth that no one else could or would tell you."

– Wendy Lipton-Dibner, M.A.

"Stewart has had a relationship with our practice for many years. Most importantly, the changes we implemented to our practice allowed us to launch a worldwide charity, and as a result, the eyesight of many thousands of people has been saved."

– Ifeoma Ezekwo, MD

"Stewart's ideas helped my wife and I me build thriving practices in one of the most competitive marketplaces for plastic surgery in the entire country. Thank you Stewart."

– Brian Hass, MD

'I have had the rare chance to work both with Lonnie and Stewart. Both were an absolute pleasure to work with, and both helped me grow our practice by leaps and bounds."

– Gene Sloan, MD

"Stewart helped develop a new brand identity, marketing materials and strategies for a new practice we were opening in an untapped market. His initial efforts continue to help us to win our market share, as competition has now developed around us. His strength in understanding the healthcare environment made it easier to work along with him than choosing an agency without that knowledge."

– Lou Ann Nettekoven, Green Bay Eye Clinic

"Stewart is one of the most energetic, entrepreneurial spirits I have ever met. He helped me to attract the new clients that I wanted, many of whom I still work with today. Nowadays my clients now come only from referrals, which is a huge change that I love."

– Michael Klobas, EA, CFP

"I was attracted to Healthcare Success Strategies because I wanted ethical, upscale marketing. I couldn't be more pleased with my consultants, the 2-day meeting, my marketing plan and the marketing materials they created for me. On top of that, they were terrific to deal with every step of the way."

– Heather Strencoscky, DC

"I like the way you ethically attack marketing, because marketing isn't always considered appropriate in the medical profession. Your ideas are very ethical and backed by strong demographics and statistics. I'm looking forward to working with you one-on-one to develop a unique marketing plan for our office. We'll be contacting you soon!"

– Mindy Tillotson, Office Manager for Dr. Gregory Barclay

"I found the marketing CD set very useful. The CDs were entertaining and easy to listen to. They were well organized, had a good flow, and took a complex subject and made it easy to understand, using real world examples. I enjoyed hearing different subjects addressed by the 2 experts. I learned a lot from them about what doesn't work, as well as what does, backed up by data they shared. I found the internet marketing CD particularly timely, as we are just setting up our website. The set as a whole had many practical suggestions that we can use in our day-to-day practice, and improved our understanding of marketing techniques. This knowledge will save us time and help us to avoid marketing mistakes, saving us money as well. I have also had my staff listen to the CDs, so that we are all on the same page, and all participating in our marketing plan. I would highly recommend them to professionals interested in getting started marketing their practices."

– Jacqueline C. Castagno, MD, Specialty Gynecology, PC, Dunwoody, Georgia

"Before I purchased the CDs, I thought marketing a medical practice was unprofessional. After listening to the CDs, I realized that Lonnie and Stewart's methods and strategies offered professional solutions to marketing which I was not hesitant to implement. Implementation of these strategies were very well received by both patients and colleagues. My use of these strategies has resulted in a very positive impact on my practice."

– Brien Dugas, MD, Whakefield, RI

"On a scale of 1 to 10, your Chicago Seminar was a true 10. We believe that
Healthcare Success Strategies can definitely help our practice grow and
prosper."

– Robin Good, Director of Marketing, Plastic Surgery Center, PC South Bend, IN

"The Chicago seminar was amazing! Great ideas from A to Z. I would
love more of our office staff to be able to attend. As you noted....each individual is a representative and marketing avenue for the practice. We hope to work with you more in the future."

– Tamara M Wilkinson, RN, Capitol Vein & Laser Centers

SEMINAR TESTIMONIALS

"A very in-depth seminar. The speakers were amazing. They touched on items I wouldn't have even thought of. To gain knowledge and educate yourself in Healthcare Marketing you must attend this seminar."
- Christie Knowles, North Florida Dermatology

"Don't wait - go right away! Very informative!"
- Karen Echavez, Urology Specialists of West Florida

"Loved the intimate approach and ability to talk one on one. I learned all the complexities and layers of marketing."
- Jaime Kade, North Florida Woman Care

"Superb material, well presented. Excellent course! Very helpful in making us more effective and most importantly more efficient in our marketing and practice development strategies."
- Daniel J. Hall, MD, FACS

"Comprehensive course jam-packed with information and useable facts."
- Christine Adams, Heartland Rehabilitation Services

"Exceeded my expectation!"
- Frank Connelly, Orion Medical Mgmt.

"This seminar gave me numerous ideas for advertising and Marketing and the knowledge that can help me get started and succeed."
- Holly Mousley, Mt. West Medical Imaging

"Awesome presenters! Great ideas I would not have thought about. Very motivational."
- Bonnie Terry, Mt. West Medical Imaging

"This is an outstanding overview of a complex and important subject."
- Wendy Madow, Michael Madow, MD

"All speakers were very effective presenters and demonstrated excellent subject knowledge and expertise. Well worth the time and cost learned a lot."
- Paul F. Nezi, Blue Chip Surgical Center Partners

"It's very informative and I encourage anyone who can to at least get the information for your business. It's worth every bit of time and money."
- Rosa Mills, United Medical Rehab Hospital

"Loved the great variety of speakers that had many different aspects to present. Also, I was made welcome and put at ease by the individual attention I got very nice being a long way from home. " - J. R. MD

"Nicely organized - Informative - Very useful. If you want to achieve a competitive edge, attend this seminar." - Luis Cousin, MD.

"A lot of great information that I can take back to my organization. Good overview of what marketing is. Gave me key ideas to think about and implement or present to my organization. I feel more confident about my role."
- Vivian Muir, Business Development Specialist, Atlantic General Hospital

"It was an open eye lecture to reinvent the practice in this competitive world. Thank you very much!"
- Dr. Munguia

"The seminar & email newsletters provide a wealth of great information. As a physician liaison, the topics on professional referral marketing, branding, internal marketing and strategic marketing were of particular interest. The seminar validated and reinforced certain strategies I currently use, as well as provided "pearls" of new information that will be well utilized in my business. I highly recommend this seminar and thank you for making the information available.
- Tammy Brannan, Physician Liaison

"Very valuable in the area of healthcare marketing. Very informative and you'll learn a lot."
- Conrad Zaguirre, Partner, Active Home Health Care

"Thank you for all your work and efforts to educate us. Healthcare Success is the driver of my success. This seminar reminded me today that HSS is the only company that has the essence to make marketing successful. Please make more classes available, write a book, produce DVDs!"
- Alexandria Mazzi, Physician Liaison

"Seminar was very informative, interesting and not a moment of boredom. Glad I attended. I acquired the foundation of info I need to bring back to my practice."
- Catherine Randolph, Practice Administrator, Central Texas Pain Institute

"I highly recommend more doctors to invite their staff to these kinds of meetings. It was very informative and it help me better understand how important it is to the growth of our practice as a team."
- Rosa Gonzalez

"Very personal, good topics and the speakers were knowledgeable. I like the personal touch."
- Randy Arrojo, CEO, Medlife Home Health

"You provide a great format for marketing success." - JP Iriart

"This was a fabulous course... there is so much to learn... I am ready to put my enthusiasm to use."
- Karleigh Cunningham, First Class Sleep Diagnostics

"Will recommend!" - Kevin O'Connor

"Very informative. Great way to learn techniques to improve business"
-Jill Egolf

"This is a very well organized course. It offers tool to use that can be applied immediately. I wish more of my staff would have been here because it was very valuable."

"Speakers have the ability to keep your interest...Lot's of information! Great course!"

"No hard sell. Just great, invaluable information."
- Abe Katz, Owner

"Best marketing course I have ever been to. Their understanding of what a Prosthodontist does is key in our field!"

"Thank you! Overall, a very informative conference! I enjoyed learning more about the latest trends in marketing and I know my company will see an increase in referrals with the implementation of my marketing plan."
- Debra Donovan, RN, Regional Marketing Director, Wingate Healthcare, Massachusetts

"Amazing & very powerful speaker...Very up-to-date info...very well organized...they didn't try to sell a thing...much better than I expected...THANK YOU!!"

"Lot's of great info!"
- Tucker McDonald, CEO/Owner, Therapy Partners

"Great meeting...learned a lot!"

"Excellent comprehensive review of marketing strategies."
- Dr. Antoine Chami, Medical Director, Chicagoland Advanced Pain Specialists

"Presentation and knowledge was spot on."

"The seminar has a wealth of information. Very inspirational. The seminar helped define some of the ailments in the practice. This helped us define a strategy to succeed."
- Andy Royond, Universal Pain Management

"I appreciated you not giving us the real 'Hard-Sell" for your services."

"Extremely informative..."
- Kara Kozar, Marketing Director, Winterset Dental

"Best $995 I've ever spent! Interesting - informative - specific to current issues and struggles in Healthcare Marketing. Well presented."
- Ana Vinikov, Practice Manager, Global Health Clinic

"I was hungry for practical, detailed, results-oriented education and this seminar delivered it all – and more."

"The information presented was thorough and very well presented. Great seminar. "
- Erin Franklin, Patient and Media Liaison, Chicago Vein Institute

"Bring your questions and be ready to learn from two obvious experts in healthcare marketing. I’ve never been to a conference more jam-packed with useful information."
- Susan Christensen, Public Relations Director, Methodist Rehabilitation Center, Jackson, Mississippi

"Lots of resources and knowledge. Thanks for the breath of fresh air. I will return with a new attitude!"
- D’Wan Grimes, Marketing Director, Open Air MRI, Amarillo, Texas

"It was amazing how much we didn’t know. Also scary how many mistakes we are currently making."
- Brent Evetts, MD. Willamette General & Colon-Rectal Surgery, Tualatin, Oregon

"The Chicago seminar was amazing! Great ideas from A to Z. I would love more of our office staff to be able to attend. As you noted....each individual of the practice is a representative and marketing avenue for the practice. We hope to work with you more in the future."
- Tamara M Wilkinson, RN, Capitol Vein & Laser Centers

"On a scale of 1 to 10, your Chicago Seminar was a true 10. We believe that Healthcare Success Strategies can definitely help our practice grow and prosper."
- Robin Good, Director of Marketing, Plastic Surgery Center, PC South Bend, IN

"Thanks for the excellent two day program. You work as an great team-both of you with different strengths and areas of focus. You opened my eyes to another way of looking at my dental practice."
- Bob Sanker

"Excellent delivery of a wide range of topics in a concise but informative manner. "
- David Schmiege, President and CEO, MD Management, Ltd.

I have had experience with good seminars and bad ones. The bad ones are the panacea for all ills, and no matter what problem you had, you were a fit for them. Then the high pressure sales start. I got none of that with Stewart. Never felt any of the sleazeball sales tactics/B.S. that unfortunately accompany so many of these weekend seminars."
- M.A. - CEO of a 5 location practice

"your two day seminar was eye opening. It caused me to take a critical look at my practice and how it is viewed by potential patients"
- Dr. Louis DeSantis

"HSS does an excellent job at teaching the skills to get your business started on the right track to ethical and successful marketing." - Daenna Martinez, Marketing Coordinator, Texas Spine Consultants, LLP

"Excellent information, well organized. I am very glad we came." - David Swartout Mountain View Medical Center

"Great instruction on turning what I thought was just "payroll overhead" into revenue centers! You can't afford not to go to this seminar!" - Christopher Charon, MD Ear Nose and Throat Associates of Worcester

"This information has changed the way we grow our business. We're excited to put so many of these great ideas into place." - T.J. Gray II Mountain View Medical Center

"Excellent! Lots of information and ideas with a good knowledge base and experience." - Jack DeGrado, DDS Stamford Dental Group

"Helped me understand the importance of branding and the variety of avenues in which you can use to promote your business." - Valerie Kowalksi, Spinal Pain Specialists

"The seminar took all of our goals and ideas and put them into a focused plan for improving patient care and growing our organization." - Timothy Gray Mountain View Medical Center

"Very useful information that can be used to take your practice to the next level." - Terry Jackson Periodontist and Implant Dentistry Center

"This seminar is invaluable for private practitioners at every stage of their careers. It succinctly outlines the principles of effective healthcare marketing strategies which are essential in today's competitive marketplace." - Sharon M. Tomaski, MD Colorado Adult & Children's ENT, PC

"Opened my eyes to new and better ways of marketing with proven ways to track ROI's. Motivational!" - Angela Haury, Marketing Director Dayton Physicians LLC