# Relationship Over Cold Calls: Smarter Patient Growth for Practice Owner A Special Snack Episode, EP 237

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Podcast: [Thriving Practice with Tracy Cherpeski](https://stenobird.com/podcast/thriving-practice-with-tracy-cherpeski-3530340)
Published: 2026-02-13T20:04:00+00:00
Episode link: https://tracycherpeski.podbean.com/e/relationship-over-cold-calls-smarter-patient-growth-for-practice-owner-a-special-snack-episode-ep-237/
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Duration seconds: 507

## Resource

In this SNACK episode, Miranda Dorta interviews Tracy Cherpeski about why cold calling falls flat in healthcare and what actually works instead. You’ll hear practical alternatives including community involvement, referral partnerships, and intentional digital marketing—plus why the instinct to get out there and connect is actually a good thing when it’s properly redirected.

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