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Developing the Audiology Leader of Tomorrow

In the constantly changing world of audiology, how do you establish yourself as a leader? The modern practice looks completely different than it did decades ago, and motivating a winning team requires a refined leadership style. By knowing what a modern organization looks like and embracing the skills required to succeed, you can become the […]

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Better Hearing Speech Month 2023

How You Can Make the Most of Better Hearing and Speech Month

Each year, Better Hearing and Speech Month (BHSM) presents a unique opportunity for hearing healthcare professionals to advocate for the importance of hearing health and showcase what they do best – help people hear better. This year, prepare to take advantage of this event with the help of CQ Partners. Follow these tips to make

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Hearing Care - Motivate Your Employees

Engagement & Culture: How to Motivate Your Staff

Leading a practice in the climate of today’s workforce is challenging and stressful, but most of all, extremely rewarding. Being a leader means more than just telling your staff what to do. It means getting to know them, creating a common mission, and helping them develop in their career. Figuring out what drives your staff

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Hiring in hearing

Hiring in Hearing Healthcare: ​Traits that Matter, Vetting for Culture & Driving Engagement​

As the hearing healthcare industry continues to see major changes, it’s important to make sure you have the right team with you to support your goals, but how do you build that team? When and who should you hire? How do you get the best candidate to stay? Here are some important things to consider

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Reconnect '22 Success

Reflecting on Reconnect ’22: What it Really Meant to “Reconnect”

Just two short weeks ago we hosted our first large event since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and the first ever iteration of Reconnect. Why did we name it “reconnect?” Well, because that was exactly what we were trying to accomplish. As we expanded our CQ Partners community and worked on fostering a supportive environment among

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Reconnect '22 Audiology Industry

How to Make the Most Out of Your Reconnect ’22 Experience

With Reconnect ’22 just on the horizon, people are asking: how can each attendee get the most out of the event? There’s plenty of value in just being at Reconnect, but by coming prepared with an idea of what you’re hoping to gain and a post-event plan, you can elevate your experience and put yourself

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Hearing professional asking for raise

5 Questions to Consider When Your Providers Ask for a Raise

With the cost of living on the rise and patient bases growing, it’s only expected that your providers will ask for an increase in compensation. Deciding if and how much of a raise is possible can be difficult, but a talented provider is worth the consideration. Here are five questions to ask yourself when deciding

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Buying OTC Hearing Aids

CQ Can Help You Be the Signal in the Noise – Seeing the Over the Counter (OTC) Announcement as an Opportunity

As an Audiologist for almost 25 years, I have never seen more of a golden opportunity than now to shout from the rooftops the importance of hearing healthcare! In my consulting role at CQ Partners as Director of Audiology, I am often asked how my practices can reach and help more people. Well, this my

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insurance paperwork and hearing health

Navigating Managed Care in Hearing Healthcare

I’ll never forget the moment, in 2009, when my primary care physician asked: “So, what do you do for a living?” Upon learning that I was on the practice management and business consulting side of the hearing industry, she immediately dove into ranting and raving about diminishing insurance reimbursements. Once she finally got around to

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