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The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession... but you don't have to be an island anymore.
It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there.
For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com
872: COVID-19 HR Answers
In a time of such uncertainty and instability, it’s nice to have some experts to rely on. Cary Smith and Kara Kelly are two folks...Continue Reading...
01:15:0924/03/2020
871: The Struggle to Systemize
Recently I was written a question on how to get past the struggle of implementing systems and building an operations manual. The doc referenced the back and forth nature of the process....Continue Reading...
21:0623/03/2020
870: Prepping for a Bear Market
With everything that has been going on, Dr. Addison Killeen had a great idea to just jump on a zoom call to field some questions from our group....Continue Reading...
34:0020/03/2020
869: Ultra-Productive Hygiene
The importance of a healthy hygiene program cannot be understated. Today on the show, Dr. Aaron Nicholas shares all of his hygiene systems...Continue Reading...
49:2319/03/2020
868: Effective Team Meetings
Over the course of my career I’ve gone from holding meetings consistently to throwing all of them out, and now I’m firmly back in the routine of holding team meetings...Continue Reading....
20:1218/03/2020
867: Effective Leadership
Given the busyness of a typical dental office, reviews and assessments are normally pushed to the back burner. And that’s just not how efficient businesses are run....Continue Reading...
18:5617/03/2020
866: Leverage Points
Given the sheer number of things we are expected to do as dental practice owners it naturally becomes difficult to know where to focus our energy....Continue Reading...
15:0616/03/2020
865: The Replication Test
Given the sheer number of things we are expected to do as dental practice owners it naturally becomes difficult to know where to focus our energy....Continue Reading...
29:1115/03/2020
864: Reframing Negativity
With so much opportunity out there it can be difficult to drill down to the day to day practices we need to implement in order to make the most of our situation....Continue Reading...
16:4814/03/2020
863: The Virus, and Your Money
With so much talk around the Coronavirus lately it is difficult to sort though to the stuff that affects us. Fortunately, Alastair is here today to share how the current social...Continue Reading...
38:2213/03/2020
862: Own The Day
Balance amongst the chaos of being a practice owner is a topic that comes up frequently. You all know my story of burn out and recalibration....Continue Reading...
45:3512/03/2020
861: The Phases of Practice Growth
When docs first come to us, a common question is ‘where do we start?’ After helping hundreds of practices get on track, we’ve concluded that certain things need to be done before others....Continue Reading...
34:4311/03/2020
860: Measurable Innovation Part 2
My guest today has created a very impressive career for himself over the last few decades. His work in dentistry began at Henry Schein...Continue Reading...
30:5610/03/2020
859: Measurable Innovation Part 1
My guest today has created a very impressive career for himself over the last few decades. His work in dentistry began at Henry Schein...Continue Reading...
32:0609/03/2020
858: Low Hanging Fruit
It’s much too easy to compare ourselves to other people that are on the same path. There is always someone with more...Continue Reading...
13:1208/03/2020
857: The Ultimate Teacher
The most valuable lessons I’ve learned throughout my career and personal life have come not from triumph and victory, but pain,...Continue Reading...
20:3207/03/2020
856: R.E. Essentials
Coin got an early start in the real estate game jumping into multi-family properties at the age of nineteen. From there he got into property management and gained exposure to many...Continue Reading...
48:0306/03/2020
855: Practice Stickiness Part 2
It has been so exciting to watch Jordan build this company from the ground up. From humble beginnings over seven years ago, he has taken BloomCloud to tens of thousands of users and a completely streamlined product....Continue Reading...
24:2505/03/2020
854: Practice Stickiness Part 1
It has been so exciting to watch Jordan build this company from the ground up. From humble beginnings over seven years ago, he has taken BloomCloud...Continue reading...
44:4604/03/2020
853: Finding Great CE
Don’t you wish there was a better way to find good, quality CE? Well, Aly and Zain are developing a product that solves this exact issue....Continue Reading...
42:0503/03/2020
852: 7 Keys to a Wildly Profitable Hygiene Department Part 2
One of the most important decisions that I made early on in my career was to surround myself with people that were smarter than me....Continue Reading..
27:1102/03/2020
851: 7 Keys to a Wildly Profitable Hygiene Department Part 1
One of the most important decisions that I made early on in my career was to surround myself with people that were smarter than me....Continue Reading...
29:1601/03/2020
850: Handling Angry Patients Part 2
In today’s show, Alastair explains why that is irrelevant and what we should fall back on instead. Arming your team with this knowledge...Continue Reading...
35:4329/02/2020
849: Handling Angry Patients Part 1
The way bad experiences are handled is what separates elite businesses from the rest of the field. As dentists, it’s easy to fall back on our clinical expertise when a patient has a bad experience in our chair....Continue Reading...
34:5328/02/2020
848: Personal B.O.D Part 2
Carrying the proper amount of insurance can be a very confusing matter with things like long term inflation, increasing college tuition, and a changing market to consider....Continue Reading...
31:1527/02/2020
847: Personal B.O.D Part 1
Today one of my personal advisors joins the show. Chris has helped me ensure that my affairs are in order and that my family will be okay...Continue Reading...
32:1526/02/2020
846: Innovation & Tech and Explosive Growth Part 2
Dr. Dan Cohen joins the show for this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. He and his wife (recently featured in ep. 831-832) practice in Englewood, NJ...Continue Reading...
29:2825/02/2020
845: Innovation & Tech and Explosive Growth
Dr. Dan Cohen joins the show for this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. He and his wife (recently featured in ep. 831-832) practice in Englewood, NJ and have been creating...Continue Reading...
30:5024/02/2020
844: The Top 1% Part 2
On today’s show, I sit down with my good friend Jonathan VanHorn. Jonathan is a very well respected dental CPA and we always have a great time talking show....Continue Reading...
22:0423/02/2020
843: The Top 1% Part 1
On today’s show, I sit down with my good friend Jonathan VanHorn. Jonathan is a very well respected dental CPA and we always have a great time talking show. On the show...Continue Reading...
32:0822/02/2020
842: Goggins!
Every once in a while we get to engage with our heroes. David Goggins is a person I go to often for inspiration. He has changed my life and the way I view my own limitations through sharing his experience....Continue Reading...
26:5221/02/2020
841: The 3rd Rail Entrepreneur Part 2
In this episode Alastair unpacks the 3rd rail. It’s significance and potential. It’s breathe and gravity. This is a concept worth spending some time on....Continue Reading...
39:1320/02/2020
840: The 3rd Rail Entrepreneur Part 1
In this episode Alastair unpacks the 3rd rail. It’s significance and potential. It’s breathe and gravity....Continue Reading...
27:2619/02/2020
839: The Edge of the Earth
Kiera Dent joins the show just before her trip to Antarctica. With that top of mind, we began by discussing the benefits...Continue Reading...
31:2518/02/2020
838: Growth Initatives
Marketing is a notorious sticking point for dentists. Luckily, Lauren is here to help. On the show today, we cover everything from lead generation to branding and how it is all intertwined...Continue Reading...
29:2517/02/2020
837: Built to Sell Part 2
On today’s part two episode, I continue the conversation with our new COO. The focus of this part of the interview is around the infrastructure needed to scale and the leadership tactics...Continue Reading...
27:0616/02/2020
836: Built to Sell Part 1
On today’s part one episode, our new COO is joining the show. We start off discussing her history in dentistry and past experience growing...Continue Reading...
24:1415/02/2020
835: The Story of Mark and Leslie
For the first time ever, Leslie is joins the show! In the spirit of Valentine’s Day we decided to jump on the show and share our story....Continue Reading...
38:2514/02/2020
834: Genuine Growth
My guest today helps dentists reach the next level by harnessing the power of technology and responsible leadership strategies....Continue Reading...
35:1613/02/2020
833: Booked Solid
Live from VoD 2020, Tom Brown and Vanessa Vitagliano join the show. These guys were hard to get ahold of all conference long because everyone wanted to hear about their...Continue Reading...
14:0912/02/2020
832: Straight Talk Part 2
Dr. Cohen is a pedodontist in Jersey City, NJ. With Amanda’s help, she and her husband have brought ortho entirely...Continue Reading...
31:0011/02/2020
831: Straight Talk Part 1
Dr. Amanda Wilson, the CEO and Founder of Straight Smile Solutions is back on the show today with a client...Continue Reading...
22:5910/02/2020
830: Authority and Your Dental Business
If you’ve ever thought about publishing, this one is a must listen. Our guest today has built a company around helping others convey their message through publications....Continue Reading...
41:0209/02/2020
829: The Truth About DSOs
Live from the stage at VoD, we have Brian Colao talking all things DSO structure, market, and acquisition. Early on in the conversation, Brian gives his predication on where the DSO market...Continue Reading...
19:1908/02/2020
828: Do You Own a Job? Part 2
Thank you to all presenters and attendees that made VoD2020 such an incredible event this year....Continue Reading...
32:0007/02/2020
827: Do You Own a Job? Part 1
Thank you to all presenters and attendees that made VoD2020 such an incredible event this year. The energy and excitement for dentistry that resonates throughout that entire conference is incredible...Continue Reading....
27:5306/02/2020
826: THE Cure For Burn Out
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Brady Smith and Dr. Addison Killeen to talk about the impact charitable dentistry can have on our mindset and career....Continue Reading...
25:4505/02/2020
825: Artificial Intelligence Is Here
We all know how valuable an excellent patient experience is. Well, our guest today specializes in exactly that- making sure the patient experience starts off right on the phone....Continue Reading...
14:4704/02/2020
824: Tactical Tax Planning
Live from the podcasters lounge, Chris Sands and I are talking all things accounting. I recently brought these guys in as my accountants and can’t wait to get onboarded....Continue Reading...
20:4703/02/2020
823: Hygiene – Systemic Growth
Today’s show comes from the podcasting lounge at VoD 2020. Michelle and I take a quick deep dive on implant maintenance. She starts off by busting a few common myths about implant...Continue Reading...
22:5702/02/2020