Usually buying power is used in investment banking circles, but it can definitely apply to purchase decisions in eyecare. Buying power refers to how much money or capacity someone has to spend. Today, we're going to focus on the buying power of new patients vs loyal/established ones.
Do new patients possess more buying power than established patients? Or vice versa? We'll unpack how you calculate these metrics in your practice as well and how you'd apply your results to your business decisions.
There are no rules regarding the amount of sales you should make from new vs. established patients, this is unique to your practice and your patient demographic. What you want to find out is how these percentages compare and change for you throughout the year or after big marketing campaigns.
After you've completed the analysis, you can allocate the appropriate amount of your budget to campaigns for new patients and delighting loyal patients for the next few years.
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