In this episode of the Dental Marketing Secrets podcast, Mark Thackeray delves into the principle of commitment and consistency from Dr. Robert Cialdini’s book, ‘Influence: The Psychology of Persuasion.’ He explains how small commitments can lead to larger decisions, particularly in the context of dental practices. Discover the importance of helping patients build a positive identity around their health and the role of small agreements in fostering treatment acceptance. He also discusses practical applications for dental marketing and patient engagement.
Takeaways
- People want to act consistently with their self-identity.
- Patients need to feel aligned with their health decisions.
- Dental practices should focus on building patient identity.
- Encouraging small yeses makes larger decisions easier.
- Marketing should reinforce positive health behaviors.
Chapters
00:00 Understanding Commitment and Consistency
10:03 The Power of Small Commitments
19:30 Applying Principles in Dental Practice
29:35 Marketing and Patient Engagement
…
Want Marketing Help?
Reach out to learn if we would be a good fit to help your practice: maria@markthackeray.com
www.MarkThackeray.com
