HOW WE HANDLE CANCELLATIONS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE ๐คฎ
How We Handle Cancellations in Private Practice (and Still Hit Our Weekly Targets) Letโs be real โ cancellations are part of the game. But if you donโt track, overbook, and backfill smartlyโฆ theyโll punch holes in your revenue. Hereโs our play: โ
Know your numbers: Track your weekly cancellation + no-show %. Anything over 10โ12% needs a system tweak. โ
Overbook peak slots: Just like airlines do. Strategically overfill late arvo and morning spots (these always go first). โ
Run a tight waitlist: Cancellation? Fill it in 10โ15 mins. Keep a โhot listโ of keen clients ready to slot in. โ
Policy = power: 24hr cancellation policy + reminder texts. No awkward convos when itโs part of the system. โ
Front-load value: Pre-paid packs, maintenance pricing, and reminder systems help reduce flakes + increase loyalty. ๐ Bonus: Track lost revenue per week. Youโll take cancellations way more seriously. Want the full SOP? Comment below and Iโll drop it ๐