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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
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471: Getting Cash to Flow with Kiera Dent

471: Getting Cash to Flow with Kiera Dent

She just wrapped up her in office consulting schedule for 2018. So, we decided to take a look back at some common themes and struggles she saw this year....Continue Reading...
37:0921/12/2018
470: Ambition: Virtue and Vice with Alastair Macdonald

470: Ambition: Virtue and Vice with Alastair Macdonald

The French diplomat used this piece to examine what he saw as the democratic revolution and the developing American society....Continue Reading...
23:3420/12/2018
469: Offsetting Your Weaknesses

469: Offsetting Your Weaknesses

Today we have Jake Conway, Ashlee Evans-Hirschfeld, and myself live from the Dental Success Summit. The three of us got up on stage...Continue Reading...
47:4519/12/2018
468: Engineering Sustained Growth with Jake Conway

468: Engineering Sustained Growth with Jake Conway

Jake used his presentation to break down exactly how to free up the cash flow to invest in a growth strategy. From negotiating...Continue Reading...
33:3713/12/2018
467: The Mega vs Multi Practice Debate with Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr.Craig Spodak Part 2

467: The Mega vs Multi Practice Debate with Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr.Craig Spodak Part 2

We walk through how our goals have shifted throughout our careers as we’ve gained new information and experience. However, there is one thing that has remained constant....Continue Reading...
33:1812/12/2018
466: The Mega vs. Multi Practice Debate with Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak Part 1

466: The Mega vs. Multi Practice Debate with Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak Part 1

For those that haven’t heard themon The Dentalpreneur Podcast before, they are both elite dentists in the Southeast. Dr. Boulden is a multiple practice owner...Continue Reading...
35:5111/12/2018
465: Tactical Transformation Part 2

465: Tactical Transformation Part 2

On the show today you’ll hear Dr. Pat Brown explain how harnessing the power of your team can cause your practice to (literally) grow off the charts, Dr. Justin Schmidt...Continue Reading...
57:5910/12/2018
464: Tactical Transformations Part 1

464: Tactical Transformations Part 1

These presentations highlight exactly what some of our top clients did to turn their practices around. This show features how Dr. Alan Cutura...Continue Reading...
42:2606/12/2018
463: Friendly Fire - Lessons From Down Unda With Dr. Mark Costes

463: Friendly Fire - Lessons From Down Unda With Dr. Mark Costes

Well, I took some time to address this question during a recent presentation in Sydney, Australia. During the presentation, I talk about the beginnings...Continue Reading...
35:0105/12/2018
462: Burnout, Empathy, and Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Bryan Stimmler

462: Burnout, Empathy, and Compassion Fatigue with Dr. Bryan Stimmler

This presentation was given by one of our DSI Blackbelts, Dr. Bryan Stimmler. Bryan runs a successful practice in Brooklyn,...Continue Reading...
24:2404/12/2018
461: The Financial Menu That Actually Works

461: The Financial Menu That Actually Works

Dave’s career began in tax planning with Grant Thornton. There he utilized his CPA and Masters of Taxation to contribute to the expansion and growth of their public accounting practice...Continue Reading...
42:3903/12/2018
460: Ideation Without Execution

460: Ideation Without Execution

Every 2 days we produce as much information as was created from the dawn of civilization to 2003 - 5 exabytes of data....Continue Reading...
42:1629/11/2018
459: This Is How We Learn

459: This Is How We Learn

Alastair and I share a few ques that you can use to identify the learning styles of your patients over time. For example, visual...Continue Reading...
16:5828/11/2018
458: The Close - Your Ethical Obligation

458: The Close - Your Ethical Obligation

This was a hands-on event with exercises paired with each lecture to instill the concepts and ensure implementation. Docs were encouraged to bring a team member...Continue Reading...
18:3527/11/2018
457: Sharpening Your Workflow with Dr. Michael Grossman

457: Sharpening Your Workflow with Dr. Michael Grossman

Dr. Grossman attended the University of Massachusetts before receiving his DDS from State University of New York in 2004. He is now a practicing dentist...Continue Reading...
47:3926/11/2018
456: Deploying Your Cash with Judson Crawford

456: Deploying Your Cash with Judson Crawford

Judson received his MS in accountancy from Texas Tech in 2002 before jumping in to the corporate world. After years of corporate tax consulting he became...Continue Reading...
55:4421/11/2018
455: G and R... and Turkey

455: G and R... and Turkey

I was very guilty of doing so early in my career. Thankfully, before things got too bad, I was able to recalibrate...Continue Reading...
21:1121/11/2018
454: Triggering Curiosity with Dr. Michael Sernik

454: Triggering Curiosity with Dr. Michael Sernik

Dr. Sernik’s career as a dentist occurred mostly in London and Sydney, where advertising was not allowed. He realized that he needed to focus on internal marketing and effective...Continue Reading...
38:0121/11/2018
453: From Refugee to Massive Success

453: From Refugee to Massive Success

Dr. Letran is an author, speaker, and owner of two multiple speciality practices. Her story is very inspiring as she...Continue Reading...
50:3020/11/2018
452: Scheduled to Perfection with Kiera Dent

452: Scheduled to Perfection with Kiera Dent

We recently held a one day phone skills and scheduling event at the DSN Scottsdale facility. The whole event was...Continue Reading...
31:5419/11/2018
451: To Scale or Not to Scale

451: To Scale or Not to Scale

Shane is a part of Crimson Media group, a company that helps dentists market their practices and drive growth through...Continue Reading...
44:2216/11/2018
450: Everyday Practice Habits with Vicki McManus and Dr. Chad Johnson

450: Everyday Practice Habits with Vicki McManus and Dr. Chad Johnson

During our interview, Vicki and Chad speak with me and Dental Success Institute’s COO Ashlee Evans...Continue Reading...
33:3215/11/2018
449: Using Analytics to Predict Your Future

449: Using Analytics to Predict Your Future

Jake Conway jumps on the mic today to talk about rolling budgets, creating an influx of cash, and the root...Continue Reading...
21:3514/11/2018
448: The Skinny on Scheduling and Phone Skills

448: The Skinny on Scheduling and Phone Skills

Dental Masters is focused on doing what matters through training and creating masters out of your front office team, and this event truly embodied that goal...Continue Reading...
36:3713/11/2018
447: Auditing Your Online Agency

447: Auditing Your Online Agency

Strictly Auditing is a third party online auditing company that works with businesses of all sizes to ensure they are getting the most...Continue Reading...
46:1612/11/2018
446: Legit Practice Valuation with Brannon Moncrief

446: Legit Practice Valuation with Brannon Moncrief

Over his 15 year career he has evaluated more than 1,500 practices. Prior to becoming a partner at McLerran & Associates...Continue Reading...
48:2209/11/2018
445; Cover Your Assets with Chris Torres

445; Cover Your Assets with Chris Torres

Chris has over two decades of experience in the insurance industry as a financial representative,....Continue Reading...
45:4708/11/2018
444: Reflections from the Podfather with Gary Takacs

444: Reflections from the Podfather with Gary Takacs

His highly acclaimed podcast, The Thriving Dentist, is focused on helping dentists find personal, professional, and financial satisfaction. Gary is also a practice owner, consultant...Continue Reading...
46:0507/11/2018
443: Random Acts of Money with Ryan Issac

443: Random Acts of Money with Ryan Issac

Ryan is a partner at Dentist Advisors with Reese Harper. Together, their goal is to help dentists make smart financial decisions. A couple key pieces...Continue Reading...
55:5906/11/2018
442: Eliminating Barriers to Implementation with Dr. Erin Elliott

442: Eliminating Barriers to Implementation with Dr. Erin Elliott

Dr. Erin Elliott got her DDS from Creighton University after a successful collegiate soccer career...Continue Reading...
43:4205/11/2018
441: Never Miss A Phone Call with Cory Pinegar

441: Never Miss A Phone Call with Cory Pinegar

Through multiple phone-based services, CallForce assists dental offices across the country in attaining new patients and reactivating...Continue Reading...
33:2102/11/2018
440: Do You Know What You Don't Know? With Dr. Mark Costes

440: Do You Know What You Don't Know? With Dr. Mark Costes

hese dental students brought incredible energy and some great questions! So, after about an...Continue Reading...
23:5001/11/2018
439: Engineering Freedom with Chuck Blakeman

439: Engineering Freedom with Chuck Blakeman

As a serial entrepreneur, Chuck has built ten business in seven industries on four continents. He is a bestselling author and the host...Continue Reading...
33:3631/10/2018
438: Multiple Associates and Multiple Practices with Dr. Addison Killeen

438: Multiple Associates and Multiple Practices with Dr. Addison Killeen

Dr. Killeen is currently going through a bit of a transition as he is focusing more on the consulting and business portion...Continue Reading...
36:3130/10/2018
437: The Paradox of Work Life Balance with Dr. Mark Costes

437: The Paradox of Work Life Balance with Dr. Mark Costes

I reflect on the whirlwind of another travel filled week. This time I was able to bring my family along...Continue Reading...
34:0329/10/2018
436: Prep and Pray? with Dr. Andrew Turchin

436: Prep and Pray? with Dr. Andrew Turchin

Dr. Turchin runs an elite cosmetic practice in Aspen, CO. His dental education began at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey...Continue Reading...
55:2926/10/2018
435: Extreme Transitions with Tiger Safarov

435: Extreme Transitions with Tiger Safarov

He began learning the language by singing along to Frank Sinatra songs in the car on the way to his many jobs and night classes. In 2007, Tiger founded Segal Construction while pursuing...Continue Reading...
39:3425/10/2018
434: Practice Alignment with Dr. Amanda Wilson

434: Practice Alignment with Dr. Amanda Wilson

As an entrepreneurial dentist she has excelled in the areas of practice management and clear aligners by staying ahead...Continue Reading...
43:3024/10/2018
433: Lifestyle And Practice Design with Jayme Amos Part 2

433: Lifestyle And Practice Design with Jayme Amos Part 2

Jayme has been helping dentists successfully open practices of clinical and financial excellence for over a decade...Continue Reading...
44:5023/10/2018
432: Lifestyle And Practice Design with Jayme Amos

432: Lifestyle And Practice Design with Jayme Amos

For those of you that don’t know Jayme, he specializes in helping dentists create startups around their ideal life...Continue Reading...
35:4522/10/2018
431: Life-Changing Insights with Alastair Macdonald Part 2

431: Life-Changing Insights with Alastair Macdonald Part 2

I truly believe that about this talk with my close friend and personal performance coach, Alastair Macdonald....Continue Reading...
35:1319/10/2018
430: Life-Changing Insights with Alastair Macdonald Part 1

430: Life-Changing Insights with Alastair Macdonald Part 1

I truly believe that about this talk with my close friend and personal performance coach, Alastair Macdonald....Continue Reading...
32:5218/10/2018
429: The Lease Whisperer with Norman Galfand

429: The Lease Whisperer with Norman Galfand

Norman is the primary at Dental Real Estate Experts and frequent author at the Austin Business Journal....Continue Reading...
57:2717/10/2018
428: Side Door Success with Dr. Taher Dhoon Part 2

428: Side Door Success with Dr. Taher Dhoon Part 2

During this part of the interview, Dr. Dhoon pulls back the curtain on his strategy as we get tactical about his...Continue Reading...
31:4416/10/2018
427: Side Door Success with Dr. Taher Dhoon Part 1

427: Side Door Success with Dr. Taher Dhoon Part 1

Taher graduated from the University of Pennsylvania in 2012. Following graduation, Dr. Dhoon and his wife moved to rural Oklahoma...Continue Reading...
28:3815/10/2018
426: Defying The Average Start-Up with Dr. Chris Green

426: Defying The Average Start-Up with Dr. Chris Green

Dr. Green is a 3 rd generation dentist practicing in the Denver area. After growing up in a dental family...Continue Reading...
41:3512/10/2018
425: Working Through the Worst Case Scenario with Dr. Dave Bender

425: Working Through the Worst Case Scenario with Dr. Dave Bender

Dr. Bender is a multiple practice owner in the Indianapolis area. He officially hung up the handpiece just before his 40 th birthday. His success, though, did not come without hardship...Continue Reading...
45:1611/10/2018
424: Insta-Patients? with Melissa Camilleri

424: Insta-Patients? with Melissa Camilleri

82% of patients choose their dentist based on their online presence. Melissa Camilleri joins the show today to help us understand...Continue Reading...
47:2810/10/2018
423: Audacity and Self Education with Dallin Gomez Part 2

423: Audacity and Self Education with Dallin Gomez Part 2

If you haven’t already, scroll back and listen to part one! In this part two episode, Dallin opens up about balancing focuses...Continue Reading...
30:2008/10/2018
422: Audacity and Self Education with Dallin Gomez Part 1

422: Audacity and Self Education with Dallin Gomez Part 1

Dallin is a fourth year dental student at University of Utah School of Dentistry . He started the group in effort to get some...Continue Reading...
30:0908/10/2018