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Getting Started

Starting or Expanding a Weight Loss Business

Step One: Laying the Foundation

  • During this period, you have placed your first order for Robard products and your complete program materials are on the way. Among other things, you will start to:

    • Assign staff to appropriate roles and responsibilities.
    • Conduct staff training meetings and provide some prepared products for tasting.
    • Consider how you will manage patient flow, office set-up, and assess if there is any further equipment your center will need.

Step Two: Developing the Program

  • It is during this step that you and your staff members will delve into the program materials and establish how the program will work in your center. You and your staff will:

    • Learn to discuss your new weight management program with prospective patients.
    • Become comfortable with program materials, including meal plans and Patient Education Modules.
    • Set-up a central location for all program documents, patient forms, and questionnaires.

Step Three: Preparing for Launch

  • As you prepare for the launch of your program, you will:

    • Ensure your staff is following up with potential patients/dieters.
    • Keep key operating statistics such as inquiries, conversion to orientation rates, sign-ups, etc.
    • Review your staff’s progress and address any questions and concerns.

Step Four: Launch Your Program

  • The launch of your program is the final step of the implementation process, but the work and growth is ongoing. You’ll constantly update your procedures to improve patient outcomes and the reach of your program. During this final stage, you will find yourself and your staff:

    • Creating orientation packets for distribution.
    • Scheduling and conducting orientations and approving patients for program to begin treatment.
    • Reviewing and checking charts.
    • Regularly checking in with your Robard Business Development Manager and making program adjustments as necessary.

It's easy to get started! Contact a Business Development Manager at (800) 222-9201

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The success of your business depends on having the resources you need to enhance dieter weight loss, streamline operations for increased efficiency and maximize program awareness to build census. Robard can help!

First, are you:

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  • Medically supervised program for patients who are moderately to morbidly obese
  • Patients lose 3-5 lbs per week
  • Meal replacements are the sole source of nutrition during active Weight Loss Phase
  • Combines the VLCD dietary regimen with nutrition, behavior modification, and exercise education and counseling
  • Supervised by a physician led team of healthcare professionals

Robard offers two medically supervised Very Low Calorie Diet programs – New Direction and NutriMed.

Let's compare them.

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  • Medically supervised or clinician directed options available
  • For individuals with less than 40 lbs to lose or for those who are unable to commit to a Very Low Calorie Diet (VLCD) program
  • Patients lose 2-3 lbs per week
  • Teaches patients to develop and maintain a healthy lifestyle through nutritous eating, behavior change, and exercise
  • Incorporates grocery foods with meal replacements or protein supplements

Robard offers two medically supervised Low Calorie Diet programs – New Direction and Advanced Health Systems.

Let's compare them.

New Direction VLCD NutriMed VLCD
Daily Eating Occassions 4 7
Daily Carbohydrate Consumption <50g <60g
Orientation and Weekly Meetings Group Individual
Products Hot and Cold Drinks, Puddings,Shakes, Soups, Bar Bars, Fruit Drink, Pudding Shakes, Soups, Smoothies
Product Nutritionals 200 calories
27g protein		 100-160 calories
15g protein
Private Label Program (PLP) Available No Yes
Eligible for Internet Distribution No Yes (if PLP customer)
Staff Requirements Physician/Center Manager Physician
Training Onsite Over-the-phone

In addition to our proven weight management programs, we’ll provide your center with the resources needed to maximize program awareness, increase efficiency, and enhance dieter weight loss.

Here's how...

New Direction LCD Advanced Health Systems LCD
(Medical/Non-Medical)
Daily Eating Occassions 3 6
Daily Carbohydrate Consumption Varies Varies
Orientation and Weekly Meetings Individual and Group Individual
Products ND Meal Replacements, ND Bars Pudding Shakes, Bars, Entrees, Snacks, Soups, etc.
Product Nutritionals 900-1100 Calories
14-27g protein		 1500 calories
10-15g protein
Private Label Program (PLP) Available No Yes
Eligible for Internet Distribution No Yes (if PLP customer)
Staff Requirements Physician, Program Manager, and RD Medical: Physician
Non-Medical: Program Manager
Training Onsite Over-the-phone

In addition to our proven weight management programs, we’ll provide your center with the resources needed to maximize program awareness, increase efficiency, and enhance dieter weight loss.

Here's how...

The success of your business depends on having the resources you need, so you’ll be assigned an experienced Business Development Manager (BDM) to assist you through your 30 day implementation process and support you throughout your relationship with Robard.

Your BDM will also help you leverage our collection of operations, staff enrichment, and marketing tools to help you successfully and continuously grow your business.

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These inlcude:

  • Marketing: Counter displays, flyers, newsletters, letters, posters, postcards, and more
  • Staff Training: Live monthly training calls and quarterly webcasts, an archive of previous training sessions, kits, phone scripts, and operational tracking forms
  • Patient Education: Worksheets to help patients better manage their eating, exercise, and lifestyle behaviors
  • Private Label Program: Brand your logo on our entire line of products and materials

However, no program is complete without great tasting nutritional products...

...And we have those too!

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With more than 100 different meal replacement and protein supplement products, including pudding shakes, bars, smoothies, entrees, drinks, snacks, and more, we provide you with a variety of options for increased dieter retention and weight loss.

From convenient on-the-go products, to gourmet dinners, our nutritionally complete, high protein, low carbohydrate products complete the program.

In our searchable product catalog, you’ll find pictures and nutrition information for each of our products, and can search or filter by product features, dietary restrictions, meal type, and more!

Now that you know about our programs, products, and services, let’s quickly cover how you can Get Started!

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Step One: Laying the Foundation

During this period, you have placed your first order for Robard products and your complete program materials are on the way.

Step Two: Developing the Program

You and your staff members will delve into the program materials and establish how the program will work in your center.

Step Three: Preparing for Launch

As you prepare for the launch of your program, you will track key operating statistics and review staff progress, concerns, and questions.

Step Four: Launch the Program

The launch of your program is the final step of the implementation process, but the work and growth is ongoing. You'll constantly update your procedures to improve patient outcomes and the reach of your program.

Interested in more information? Take one of the next steps.

Use the links below to browse the rest of the website and download sample materials to learn more about our weight management programs, products, and services, and how, at Robard, your success is our goal.

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