Cory Pinegar

Hey Ambitious Dentists, I hope you're having a great week and continuing to navigate these challenging times.  Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce, who dives deep into the art of answering the phone and how to develop the right phone system for your practice. Having talked to many dentists over the years, I know that one of the most difficult things to "get right" is how you handle your phones, especially when you're starting out.  Here's just some of what you'll learn in today's interview with Cory Pinegar:  Some of Corey's unbelievable statistics and facts about dental calls. Why systems and structure are so important to optimize your phone process.  How to determine the missed opportunities for your practice.  The most common times people call and how to ensure you are prepared.  Why handling calls are difficult for a new practice and how to know when you should hire extra help. The biggest mistakes most dental practices make when making calls.  A simple trick for making calls a priority in your practice  And much more... 

Hey Ambitious Dentists, I hope you're having a great week and continuing to navigate these challenging times.  Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce, who dives deep into the art of answering the phone and how to develop the right phone system for your practice. Having talked to many dentists over the years, I know that one of the most difficult things to "get right" is how you handle your phones, especially when you're starting out.  Here's just some of what you'll learn in today's interview with Cory Pinegar: <ul> <li>Some of Corey's unbelievable statistics and facts about dental calls.</li> <li>Why systems and structure are so important to optimize your phone process. </li> <li>How to determine the missed opportunities for your practice. </li> <li>The most common times people call and how to ensure you are prepared. </li> <li>Why handling calls are difficult for a new practice and how to know when you should hire extra help.</li> <li>The biggest mistakes most dental practices make when making calls. </li> <li>A simple trick for making calls a priority in your practice</li> </ul> And much more...

The art of answering the phone with Cory Pinegar

Hey there Ambitious Dentists, I hope you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe. I know that for some, the last thing you might want to do is listen to a dental podcast, but if you're looking for a quick break from the chaos of the last few months, I think you'll really enjoy today's episode. Today I sit down with previous SYDP guest, Jordon Comstock, CEO of BoomCloud, a dental membership plan software that has helped hundreds of dentists successfully implement membership programs in their practice. We cover some of the latest insights on membership plans as well as some best practices to improve your chances of success.  Here's just some of what you'll learn in today's episode.   Why a dental membership plan can help you get through difficult times.  What exactly a "membership program" is, and whether it might be right for you. The biggest mistakes with membership plans and how to avoid them.  Why membership plans aren't just good for you... but why your patients will love them as well. What Amazon Prime can teach you about running a successful dental practice.  How to retain patients that are out of network.  And much more... Even if you've tried a membership plan in the past with little success, or are considering adding one, I know you'll really enjoy today's episode. 

Hey there Ambitious Dentists, I hope you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe. I know that for some, the last thing you might want to do is listen to a dental podcast, but if you're looking for a quick break from the chaos of the last few months, I think you'll really enjoy today's episode. Today I sit down with previous SYDP guest, Jordon Comstock, CEO of BoomCloud, a dental membership plan software that has helped hundreds of dentists successfully implement membership programs in their practice. We cover some of the latest insights on membership plans as well as some best practices to improve your chances of success.  Here's just some of what you'll learn in today's episode.  <ul> <li>Why a dental membership plan can help you get through difficult times. </li> <li>What exactly a "membership program" is, and whether it might be right for you.</li> <li>The biggest mistakes with membership plans and how to avoid them. </li> <li>Why membership plans aren't just good for you... but why your patients will love them as well.</li> <li>What Amazon Prime can teach you about running a successful dental practice. </li> <li>How to retain patients that are out of network.</li> </ul> And much more... Even if you've tried a membership plan in the past with little success, or are considering adding one, I know you'll really enjoy today's episode.

Episode 119: Should You Consider A Dental Membership Plan?

Dan DelMain

Hey Ambitious Dentists, On behalf of the entire Tooth &amp; Coin team, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well in these incredibly difficult times and are staying safe and sound.  While many are struggling around the world, I know it’s an especially challenging time for dentists specifically.  I originally recorded this interview with Dan Delmain a few weeks ago, but given the recent events with the Coronavirus I believe you’ll find today’s interview especially relevant.  While the health of your family and friends obviously comes first, it’s more important than ever to build the right systems to attract more patients for your practice.  Today’s guest Dan Delmain is an industry leading leader in helping small businesses generate patients and increase revenue through strategic online marketing and website design.  We talk about everything from website design, to latest marketing best practices. I’ve personally seen how effective Dan’s methods are with his clients and in our talk he shares some incredibly powerful marketing and business strategies you can apply right away.  Here are just a few things you’ll learn:  Why your dental practice website is so important and the most common mistakes dentists make.  The most effective type of testimonial to increase trust quickly.  Should you make a few minor tweaks to your current site or start from scratch? Why the “band aid” approach to your website almost never works long term. The “Content Management System” Dan recommends for most dentists.  One of the easiest ways to take your website from a 7 to a 10.  How to use your website to make a genuine connection with your patients.  And much more. 

Hey Ambitious Dentists, On behalf of the entire Tooth &amp; Coin team, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well in these incredibly difficult times and are staying safe and sound.  While many are struggling around the world, I know it’s an especially challenging time for dentists specifically.  I originally recorded this interview with Dan Delmain a few weeks ago, but given the recent events with the Coronavirus I believe you’ll find today’s interview especially relevant.  While the health of your family and friends obviously comes first, it’s more important than ever to build the right systems to attract more patients for your practice.  Today’s guest Dan Delmain is an industry leading leader in helping small businesses generate patients and increase revenue through strategic online marketing and website design.  We talk about everything from website design, to latest marketing best practices. I’ve personally seen how effective Dan’s methods are with his clients and in our talk he shares some incredibly powerful marketing and business strategies you can apply right away.  Here are just a few things you’ll learn: <ul> <li>Why your dental practice website is so important and the most common mistakes dentists make. </li> <li>The most effective type of testimonial to increase trust quickly. </li> <li>Should you make a few minor tweaks to your current site or start from scratch?</li> <li>Why the “band aid” approach to your website almost never works long term.</li> <li>The “Content Management System” Dan recommends for most dentists. </li> <li>One of the easiest ways to take your website from a 7 to a 10. </li> <li>How to use your website to make a genuine connection with your patients.</li> </ul> And much more.

How To Get More Patients During Times of Uncertainty With Dan Delmain

Alex Nottingham

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Jonathan here. Apologies for it being so quiet on the podcasting front, as my team and I were heads down rebranding DentistMetrics into what is now Tooth and Coin.  It was a ton of hard work, and I couldn’t be more happy with how things have turned out. Thanks to my amazing team and all the support from the SYDP community.  Today I’m incredibly excited to get back into the swing of things by welcoming back a previous SYDP guest Alex Nottingham CEO and founder of All Star Dental Academy to the show.  A while back he shared a ton of value on episode 93 of SYDP and I wanted to bring him back on to share his latest insights on what’s working in dentistry.  Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode:  How Alex helped take his father’s dental practice from the verge of bankruptcy to becoming a thriving practice.  The most effective way to increase your case acceptance rate without using hype or pressure.  Why you don’t need to work crazy hours to build a successful practice.  Some of the biggest myths dentists believe that are holding them back from dental practice growth.  How Alex got into dentistry, and the main business lessons he’s learned about the industry.   Why having a team first approach can make all the difference in your dental practice success.   And much more.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Jonathan here. Apologies for it being so quiet on the podcasting front, as my team and I were heads down rebranding DentistMetrics into what is now Tooth and Coin.  It was a ton of hard work, and I couldn’t be more happy with how things have turned out. Thanks to my amazing team and all the support from the SYDP community.  Today I’m incredibly excited to get back into the swing of things by welcoming back a previous SYDP guest Alex Nottingham CEO and founder of All Star Dental Academy to the show.  A while back he shared a ton of value on episode 93 of SYDP and I wanted to bring him back on to share his latest insights on what’s working in dentistry.  Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode: <ul> <li>How Alex helped take his father’s dental practice from the verge of bankruptcy to becoming a thriving practice. </li> <li>The most effective way to increase your case acceptance rate without using hype or pressure. </li> <li>Why you don’t need to work crazy hours to build a successful practice. </li> <li>Some of the biggest myths dentists believe that are holding them back from dental practice growth. </li> <li>How Alex got into dentistry, and the main business lessons he’s learned about the industry.  </li> <li>Why having a team first approach can make all the difference in your dental practice success. </li> </ul> And much more.

Episode 117: Why Most Dentists Struggle With Case Acceptance With Alex Nottingham

Paul Sletten

Hey Ambitious Dentists, One of the most common questions I get in talking with dentist practice owners all over the country is how to acquire a dental practice successfully. As you likely know, there's a massive difference between thinking about acquiring a practice and actually taking action on your plan. Today I'm incredibly excited to sit down with Paul Sletten founder of the Sletten group. Paul has been in business for over forty years and is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable people I know about how to make a successful transition when acquiring a practice. In today's episode, he breaks down everything you need to know so that you can acquire a practice successfully. Here are just a few of things you'll learn...    The biggest mistakes dentists make when acquiring a practice and how to avoid them. How Paul got into the industry and what he's learned since being in business since 1975. Why communicating with your staff is essential when you're thinking of acquiring a practice. When to know if you should acquire a practice. The most important things to keep in mind when you acquire your practice and how to keep original patients. Why culture is so important in being successful in your acquisition. How to know if the practice you're acquiring is a good fit.  And much more.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, One of the most common questions I get in talking with dentist practice owners all over the country is how to acquire a dental practice successfully. As you likely know, there's a massive difference between thinking about acquiring a practice and actually taking action on your plan. Today I'm incredibly excited to sit down with Paul Sletten founder of the Sletten group. Paul has been in business for over forty years and is, without a doubt, one of the most knowledgeable people I know about how to make a successful transition when acquiring a practice. In today's episode, he breaks down everything you need to know so that you can acquire a practice successfully. Here are just a few of things you'll learn...  <ul> <li>The biggest mistakes dentists make when acquiring a practice and how to avoid them.</li> <li>How Paul got into the industry and what he's learned since being in business since 1975.</li> <li>Why communicating with your staff is essential when you're thinking of acquiring a practice.</li> <li>When to know if you should acquire a practice.</li> <li>The most important things to keep in mind when you acquire your practice and how to keep original patients.</li> <li>Why culture is so important in being successful in your acquisition.</li> <li>How to know if the practice you're acquiring is a good fit.</li> </ul> And much more.

How To Acquire A Dental Practice Successfully With Paul Sletten

Amanda Wilson

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. Whether you’re fresh out of dental school or have been running your general dental practice for years, you’ve likely at one time considered adding ortho to your practice. Is it worth it? How do you even go about getting started? Maybe you’re an orthodontist now, who is looking to get more out of your offering. Today I’m incredibly excited to sit down with today’s guest Dr. Amanda Wilson, founder of Straight Smile Solutions and orthodontist herself. Straight Smile Solutions is an ortho consulting firm that helps dentists add ortho to their offerings and improve their current ortho processes. In today’s interview, we talk about the common misconceptions of ortho, when you should consider adding it to your practice, as well as all the latest ortho best practices.   If you’re currently an orthodontist or run a general practice and are considering adding ortho, you don’t want to miss my interview with Dr. Amanda Wilson. Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode.   Dr. Wilson’s inspiring story of how she went from being an orthodontist to running an orthodontist consulting company as well. How to maximize your ortho production and the common mistakes most dentists make with ortho. What Dr. Wilson learned from practicing during the tech boom and bust and how it affected her practice and future career. The most effective way to sell ortho without being too salsey. How adding ortho can dramatically increase your practice’s revenue when done correctly. The 3 limiting beliefs many dentists have about ortho and how to overcome them.  And much more.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. Whether you’re fresh out of dental school or have been running your general dental practice for years, you’ve likely at one time considered adding ortho to your practice. Is it worth it? How do you even go about getting started? Maybe you’re an orthodontist now, who is looking to get more out of your offering. Today I’m incredibly excited to sit down with today’s guest Dr. Amanda Wilson, founder of <a href="https://www.straightsmilesolutions.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Straight Smile Solutions</a> and orthodontist herself. Straight Smile Solutions is an ortho consulting firm that helps dentists add ortho to their offerings and improve their current ortho processes. In today’s interview, we talk about the common misconceptions of ortho, when you should consider adding it to your practice, as well as all the latest ortho best practices. If you’re currently an orthodontist or run a general practice and are considering adding ortho, you don’t want to miss my interview with Dr. Amanda Wilson. Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode. <ul> <li>Dr. Wilson’s inspiring story of how she went from being an orthodontist to running an orthodontist consulting company as well.</li> <li>How to maximize your ortho production and the common mistakes most dentists make with ortho.</li> <li>What Dr. Wilson learned from practicing during the tech boom and bust and how it affected her practice and future career.</li> <li>The most effective way to sell ortho without being too salsey.</li> <li>How adding ortho can dramatically increase your practice’s revenue when done correctly.</li> <li>The 3 limiting beliefs many dentists have about ortho and how to overcome them.</li> </ul> And much more.

 The ROI of Ortho With Dr. Amanda Wilson

Hey ambitious dentists, We have a special treat for you today with a guest interview covering a topic I know is on a lot of our SYDP listener's minds. Saving for your kids higher education. With college tuition rising with no signs of slowing down, and the US having over a trillion dollars in student loan debt,  it can be a challenge knowing not only how much you should invest in the future of your children, but the most effective way to do so according to your situation. Today I’m excited to sit down with Abby Chao co-founder of CollegeBacker.com a resource and service that helps any parent start investing in a tax-free 529 college saving plans in just minutes. Even if you’re just out of a school and kids aren’t quite in the picture, it’s never too early to get ahead on planning for the future. Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode.   Why starting a college fund now is so important  and the easiest way to do so. The major benefits of a 529 college savings plan. A simple guideline to know how much to save. The future of higher education and what it may mean for your children. The difference between a 529 and a regular savings account. Why donations to a college fund are becoming one of the most popular graduation gifts.  And much more. The Best Way To Save For Your Kid’s Higher Education As A Dental Practice Owner  Quote  "If you don't know what a 529 plan is.. you're not alone. Over 70% of parents have no idea what a 529 plan is." -Abby Chao  About The Guest College Backer  Support The Show Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review on iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Hey ambitious dentists, We have a special treat for you today with a guest interview covering a topic I know is on a lot of our SYDP listener's minds. Saving for your kids higher education. With college tuition rising with no signs of slowing down, and the US having over a trillion dollars in student loan debt,  it can be a challenge knowing not only how much you should invest in the future of your children, but the most effective way to do so according to your situation. Today I’m excited to sit down with Abby Chao co-founder of <a href="http://CollegeBacker.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">CollegeBacker.com</a> a resource and service that helps any parent start investing in a tax-free 529 college saving plans in just minutes. Even if you’re just out of a school and kids aren’t quite in the picture, it’s never too early to get ahead on planning for the future. Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode. <ul> <li>Why starting a college fund now is so important  and the easiest way to do so.</li> <li>The major benefits of a 529 college savings plan.</li> <li>A simple guideline to know how much to save.</li> <li>The future of higher education and what it may mean for your children.</li> <li>The difference between a 529 and a regular savings account.</li> <li>Why donations to a college fund are becoming one of the most popular graduation gifts.</li> </ul> And much more. The Best Way To Save For Your Kid’s Higher Education As A Dental Practice Owner Quote "If you don't know what a 529 plan is.. you're not alone. Over 70% of parents have no idea what a 529 plan is." -Abby Chao About The Guest <a href="http://collegebacker.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">College Backer </a> Support The Show Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review on iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

The Best Way To Save For Your Kid’s Higher Education As A Dental Practice Owner

Today we have another exciting treat for you, as I sit down with Jeff Gladnick, CEO of GreatDentalWebsites. Jeff was one of the first guests we had on the SYDP podcast when we launched just a few years ago, and I’m excited to have him back on the show to share the latest best practices for your dental website and marketing efforts. Jeff is one of the very first people I really connected with in the dental industry, and he’s genuinely one of the most stand up guys in the dental space. Whether you’re looking to improve your website conversions or want to know how to get a better ROI on your marketing initiatives,  you’re going to absolutely love today’s interview. Here are just a few things you’ll learn:  Why good marketing isn’t as easy as just paying someone and hoping for the best. The importance of local search when growing your dental practice. Why your website MUST be mobile friendly. What’s working now in marketing and building dental websites that convert. Why it’s essential you have your own website, even if you're already on social media. How to avoid wasting tens of thousands of dollars when rebuilding or creating your dental practice website. The best way to display social proof on your website and on your social media channels.  And much more. Today’s interview is absolutely jam packed with actionable insights that you can start implementing right away.  Click here to listen to my interview with Jeff Gladnick.      -Jonathan VanHorn 

Today we have another exciting treat for you, as I sit down with Jeff Gladnick, CEO of GreatDentalWebsites. Jeff was one of the first guests we had on the SYDP podcast when we launched just a few years ago, and I’m excited to have him back on the show to share the latest best practices for your dental website and marketing efforts. Jeff is one of the very first people I really connected with in the dental industry, and he’s genuinely one of the most stand up guys in the dental space. Whether you’re looking to improve your website conversions or want to know how to get a better ROI on your marketing initiatives,  you’re going to absolutely love today’s interview. Here are just a few things you’ll learn: <ul> <li>Why good marketing isn’t as easy as just paying someone and hoping for the best.</li> <li>The importance of local search when growing your dental practice.</li> <li>Why your website MUST be mobile friendly.</li> <li>What’s working now in marketing and building dental websites that convert.</li> <li>Why it’s essential you have your own website, even if you're already on social media.</li> <li>How to avoid wasting tens of thousands of dollars when rebuilding or creating your dental practice website.</li> <li>The best way to display social proof on your website and on your social media channels.</li> </ul> And much more. Today’s interview is absolutely jam packed with actionable insights that you can start implementing right away.  Click here to listen to my interview with Jeff Gladnick.   -Jonathan VanHorn

 Must Have Ingredients of An Effective Dental Practice Website

Jayme Amos

Hey Ambitious Dentists, When my team and I launched the SYDP podcast over three years ago, we had no idea that we would be able to build such an amazing SYDP community. Since launch, we’ve had over 100+ guests on the show, each of which shared their unique take on how to build a thriving and profitable dental practice. Today I’m incredibly excited to share that I recently sat down with our very first SYDP guest Jayme Amos.  Jayme is an incredibly successful dental practice consultant and best selling author as well as the founder and CEO of Ideal Practices. Over the years Jayme has been able to build a massive following in the dental community and for good reason. In our latest SYDP episode, we sat down to talk about what he’s been working on over the last few years, as well as the unique project he recently launched. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first project of its kind in the dental community, and he shares more about what it’s about on today’s show. Here are just a few of the things we cover…   What Jayme has learned from producing the dental communities first ever documentary focusing exclusively on startups and growing your dental practice. The current entrepreneurial trends in dentistry, and why they matter to you. How to push through the ups and downs of being a dental practice owner. The pros and cons of starting your own practice versus purchasing one How to balance traditional education and learning by doing as you grow your practice. The hard truth about growing your dental practice and why building a startup is not for everyone.  And much more.

Hey Ambitious Dentists, When my team and I launched the SYDP podcast over three years ago, we had no idea that we would be able to build such an amazing SYDP community. Since launch, we’ve had over 100+ guests on the show, each of which shared their unique take on how to build a thriving and profitable dental practice. Today I’m incredibly excited to share that I recently sat down with our very first SYDP guest Jayme Amos.  Jayme is an incredibly successful dental practice consultant and best selling author as well as the founder and CEO of <a href="https://idealpractices.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Ideal Practices</a>. Over the years Jayme has been able to build a massive following in the dental community and for good reason. In our latest SYDP episode, we sat down to talk about what he’s been working on over the last few years, as well as the unique project he recently launched. To the best of my knowledge, this is the first project of its kind in the dental community, and he shares more about what it’s about on today’s show. Here are just a few of the things we cover… <ul> <li>What Jayme has learned from producing the dental communities first ever documentary focusing exclusively on startups and growing your dental practice.</li> <li>The current entrepreneurial trends in dentistry, and why they matter to you.</li> <li>How to push through the ups and downs of being a dental practice owner.</li> <li>The pros and cons of starting your own practice versus purchasing one</li> <li>How to balance traditional education and learning by doing as you grow your practice.</li> <li>The hard truth about growing your dental practice and why building a startup is not for everyone.</li> </ul> And much more.

SYDP’s Very First Guest Jayme Amos Returns

Hey Ambitious Dentists!   Happy Wednesday! I have a special treat for you today. Recently I had the honor of being interviewed by the incredible Dr. Paul Goodman and attorney Rob Montgomery on The Dental Amigos Podcast.   It’s always fun being on the other side of the mic for a change, and Dr. Paul and Rob are really great guys doing amazing things in the dental industry.   Dr. Paul also runs the incredibly popular Dental Nachos online community and brand which I know many of you are a part of, and Rob is one of the most respected dental attorney's around.   They were kind of enough to give me permission to republish the episode here for the SYDP community, and I think you’ll find a ton of actionable insights in our conversation.   Here are just a few of the things we cover…   Should you buy a house or a dental practice first? Hint… it depends My favorite nacho topping…. Should you lease or purchase your office? An inside look at what I do at DentistMetrics Common misconceptions of what a CPA does  And much more.

Hey Ambitious Dentists!   Happy Wednesday! I have a special treat for you today. Recently I had the honor of being interviewed by the incredible Dr. Paul Goodman and attorney Rob Montgomery on The <a href="https://thedentalamigos.com/podcast-archive/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Amigos</a> Podcast.   It’s always fun being on the other side of the mic for a change, and Dr. Paul and Rob are really great guys doing amazing things in the dental industry.   Dr. Paul also runs the incredibly popular <a href="https://dentalnachos.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Nachos </a>online community and brand which I know many of you are a part of, and Rob is one of the most respected dental attorney's around.   They were kind of enough to give me permission to republish the episode here for the SYDP community, and I think you’ll find a ton of actionable insights in our conversation.   Here are just a few of the things we cover… <ul> <li>Should you buy a house or a dental practice first? Hint… it depends</li> <li>My favorite nacho topping….</li> <li>Should you lease or purchase your office?</li> <li>An inside look at what I do at DentistMetrics</li> <li>Common misconceptions of what a CPA does</li> </ul> And much more.

Should You Buy A House or Dental Practice? My Guest Appearance on The Dental Amigos Podcast

In every episode, we aim to demystify the “how to start a dental practice” problem by bringing on world-class influencers and consults to pick their brain about how to get past the barriers involved from no practice, to practice owner, to successful practice.

I highly recommend this podcast. Jonathan is a kind, generous, knowledgeable CPA that provides actionable advice on how to operate an efficient dental practice.   

He cares about his listeners and has empathetically responded to every email I&#39;ve sent. Keep up the fantastic work!

Jonathan VanHorn is the man

Very informative ! Lots of helpful information.

Great podcast

Start Your Dental Practice

As we gear up for some exciting new changes coming to the SYDP podcast, I wanted to share a self-hosted episode I put together discussing everything you need to know about how to acquire a dental practice. Having talked with dozens of dentists about the process, I think you'll find this solo episode a great resource if you're in the process of acquiring your first practice or needing some guidance. Even if you've already had a few acquisitions under your belt, I cover some common mistakes as well. Many dentists I've spoken with equate the acquisition process to having your first child... you won't know what it's like until it happens, but being prepared goes a long way. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode  How To Know When You're Ready To Acquire A Practice. And When To Hold Off Why Choosing The Right Location Is So Important, And How to Ensure You Choose A "Winning" Location The Best Tips And Tricks For Finding The Perfect Practice On Sale Why Not All Practices Are Created Equal And What To Look For When Buying The Importance of Having A Wide Diversity Options To Purchase  And much more. How To Acquire A Dental Practice    Quotes:  "The greatest acquisition opportunities come from personal relationships.." - Jonathan VanHorn  Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show   Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

As we gear up for some exciting new changes coming to the SYDP podcast, I wanted to share a self-hosted episode I put together discussing everything you need to know about how to acquire a dental practice. Having talked with dozens of dentists about the process, I think you'll find this solo episode a great resource if you're in the process of acquiring your first practice or needing some guidance. Even if you've already had a few acquisitions under your belt, I cover some common mistakes as well. Many dentists I've spoken with equate the acquisition process to having your first child... you won't know what it's like until it happens, but being prepared goes a long way. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode <ul> <li>How To Know When You're Ready To Acquire A Practice. And When To Hold Off</li> <li>Why Choosing The Right Location Is So Important, And How to Ensure You Choose A "Winning" Location</li> <li>The Best Tips And Tricks For Finding The Perfect Practice On Sale</li> <li>Why Not All Practices Are Created Equal And What To Look For When Buying</li> <li>The Importance of Having A Wide Diversity Options To Purchase</li> </ul> And much more. How To Acquire A Dental Practice Quotes: "The greatest acquisition opportunities come from personal relationships.." - Jonathan VanHorn Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Acquire A Dental Practice 101

Ambitious dentists, Today I am very excited to share with you episode 100 of the Start Your Dental Practice podcast. What an incredible journey it has been. When I started the SYDP podcast just a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect, and I couldn’t be more happy with the community we have built. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of the DentistMetrics team, my friends and family, the amazing guests, and all those who have tuned into SYDP. I’ve learned a lot over the last few years since launching SYDP, and for episode 100 I wanted to share my 7 biggest takeaways. Whether you’ve considered launching a podcast yourself, or are just looking to grow your dental practice, I hope these 7 lessons point you in the right direction and help you build the dental practice and business of your dreams. To celebrate episode 100, I've also put together the 7 Lessons I've Learned from 100+ Hours of Interviewing the World's Best Dental Practice Owners And Consultants Guide. The guide breaks down everything I've learned as well as highlights all past guest episodes for easy consumption. If you're looking to catch up on some missed episodes, you won't want to miss the guide.

Ambitious dentists, Today I am very excited to share with you episode 100 of the Start Your Dental Practice podcast. What an incredible journey it has been. When I started the SYDP podcast just a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect, and I couldn’t be more happy with the community we have built. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of the DentistMetrics team, my friends and family, the amazing guests, and all those who have tuned into SYDP. I’ve learned a lot over the last few years since launching SYDP, and for episode 100 I wanted to share my 7 biggest takeaways. Whether you’ve considered launching a podcast yourself, or are just looking to grow your dental practice, I hope these 7 lessons point you in the right direction and help you build the dental practice and business of your dreams. To celebrate episode 100, I've also put together the 7 Lessons I've Learned from 100+ Hours of Interviewing the World's Best Dental Practice Owners And Consultants Guide. The guide breaks down everything I've learned as well as highlights all past guest episodes for easy consumption. If you're looking to catch up on some missed episodes, you won't want to miss the guide.

7 Lessons I've Learned from 100+ Hours of Interviewing the World's Best Dental Practice Owners And Consultants

Graham Dersley

Happy New Years ambitious dentists! I hope you were able to finish 2017 on a strong note, and are ready for a great new year! To kick off the show in 2018, I’m excited to welcome two-time guest DR. Graham Dersley back on SYDP. He’s seen some incredible success since he was last on the show and continues to build the ever popular Practice on Fire community. I think you’ll find his approach on how to build a successful dental practice perfect for starting the new year strong. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode  Why improving the quality of your patients should be a top focus in 2018. Dr. Graham’s “ideal patient” and why you should know yours. How just a slight tweak in your marketing strategy can improve your bottom line. The secret to leveraging the 80/20 rule successfully in your practice. Plus much more.  If you’re looking to start the year with a positive mindset and clear goals, you won’t want to miss today’s interview.

Happy New Years ambitious dentists! I hope you were able to finish 2017 on a strong note, and are ready for a great new year! To kick off the show in 2018, I’m excited to welcome two-time guest DR. Graham Dersley back on SYDP. He’s seen some incredible success since he was last on the show and continues to build the ever popular Practice on Fire community. I think you’ll find his approach on how to build a successful dental practice perfect for starting the new year strong. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode <ul> <li>Why improving the quality of your patients should be a top focus in 2018.</li> <li>Dr. Graham’s “ideal patient” and why you should know yours.</li> <li>How just a slight tweak in your marketing strategy can improve your bottom line.</li> <li>The secret to leveraging the 80/20 rule successfully in your practice.</li> <li>Plus much more.</li> </ul> If you’re looking to start the year with a positive mindset and clear goals, you won’t want to miss today’s interview.

Using The 80/20 Rule For Your Dental Practice With Dr. Graham Dersley 

Running a dental practice is hard. Every day you have thousands of things that are vying for your intention. And sometimes, in our desire to make things happen we neglect the the basics. Which is why I’m so excited to have Kerry Straine, the CEO of Straine consulting on the show today. Kerry has helped hundreds of practice owners master the fundamentals and take their practice to the next level.Go here to get today’s bonus – a complimentary one-hour consultation and Discovery Tools through the Strain Dental Practice Analysis with Kerry [/su_note]  Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  How a single lunch changed Kerry’s career. The largest expense for dentist practices today and how to soften the blow. How to calculate supply and demand for your practice and why it matters Why picking the “Low Fruit” is so important for your practice. The importance of finding your “number” to thrive.. Not just survive. Discover the “patient flow litmus test” The number one indicator of dental practice success. How to use the profit formula for your practice. What makes a good business owner in general and how to apply to your practice. When to expand your practice to multiple locations. How to make the most of your dental practice Why your balance sheet matters more than your income statement.    Free Episode Bonus: As Kerry mentioned, you must master the basics to really move the needle in your dental practice. Today’s bonus is exclusive for Start Your Dental Practice listeners. It’s a complimentary one-hour consultation and Discovery Tools through the Strain Dental Practice Analysis with Kerry. Go here to access that now. Quotes: “If you don’t have a plan in place, you’re planning to fail.” – Kerry Straine Resources:  Straine Consulting Kerry Straine’s personal cell phone number – 916-765-7200 Strain Consulting Contact The Strain Consulting Blog    Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Running a dental practice is hard. Every day you have thousands of things that are vying for your intention. And sometimes, in our desire to make things happen we neglect the the basics. Which is why I’m so excited to have Kerry Straine, the CEO of Straine consulting on the show today. Kerry has helped hundreds of practice owners master the fundamentals and take their practice to the next level.<a href="http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here</a> to get today’s bonus – a complimentary one-hour consultation and Discovery Tools through the Strain Dental Practice Analysis with Kerry [/su_note] Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>How a single lunch changed Kerry’s career.</li> <li>The largest expense for dentist practices today and how to soften the blow.</li> <li>How to calculate supply and demand for your practice and why it matters</li> <li>Why picking the “Low Fruit” is so important for your practice.</li> <li>The importance of finding your “number” to thrive.. Not just survive.</li> <li>Discover the “patient flow litmus test”</li> <li>The number one indicator of dental practice success.</li> <li>How to use the profit formula for your practice.</li> <li>What makes a good business owner in general and how to apply to your practice.</li> <li>When to expand your practice to multiple locations.</li> <li>How to make the most of your dental practice</li> <li>Why your balance sheet matters more than your income statement.</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: As Kerry mentioned, you must master the basics to really move the needle in your dental practice. Today’s bonus is exclusive for Start Your Dental Practice listeners. It’s a complimentary one-hour consultation and Discovery Tools through the Strain Dental Practice Analysis with Kerry. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1403551f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5655352284545024/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here to access that now.</a> Quotes: “If you don’t have a plan in place, you’re planning to fail.” – Kerry Straine Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.straine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Straine Consulting</a></li> <li>Kerry Straine’s personal cell phone number – 916-765-7200</li> <li><a href="http://www.straine.com/contact/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Strain Consulting Contact</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.straine.com/blog/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Strain Consulting Blog</a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Dental Practice Fundamentals 101

Today’s show features a pioneer in dentistry and to dental podcasters. Dr. Alan Mead is the master behind Mead Family Dentistry and the widely known Dental Hacks Podcast. Dr. Mead grew up around his dad’s dental practice and quickly found his passion in running a practice of his own at a young age. Just like with any dental practice business, Dr. Mead has seen his fair share of ups, downs, and everything in between. There’s something for you in this episode if you’ve been running a practice of your own, wanting to start one, or if you’re in the startup phase.   To access Dr. Alan Mead’s top 5 dental hacks episodes,  go here.     Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  How Dr. Mead basically “stole” a practice from someone else What happens when you think you’re a terrible business person (and what to do to combat this) The mistakes you DON’T want to make when running your own practice The advantages of owning a “dive” practice What to do if you’re brand new, fresh out of dental school, and looking to start a practice The best skill you can have when opening up your first practice What to look for, demographics-wise, when opening up a practice in a new geolocation An event you need to attend, if you’re serious about dentistry, to meet some of the biggest names in the industry    Free Episode Bonus: A special thanks to Dr. Mead for sticking around longer and providing incredible insights into his background in creating a successful dental practice and podcast. As you know, there’s such a flood of information these days in dentistry, which is why I’m excited for you to dive into Dr. Alan Mead’s top 5 Dental Hacks episodes. Click here to access that now. Quotes:  “If you can not buy into the marketing of what a dental practice ‘should be’. You can save money in the bigger decisions.” – Dr. Alan Mead    Resources:  Mead Family Dentistry Dr. Mead’s Podcast Dr. Costes’ Podcast The Skeptics Guide To The Universe Muggle Cast David Mallolly’s Podcast Voices of Dentistry | Dentistry’s First Podcaster Summit (use code “START” for 20% off)    Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Today’s show features a pioneer in dentistry and to dental podcasters. Dr. Alan Mead is the master behind Mead Family Dentistry and the widely known Dental Hacks Podcast. Dr. Mead grew up around his dad’s dental practice and quickly found his passion in running a practice of his own at a young age. Just like with any dental practice business, Dr. Mead has seen his fair share of ups, downs, and everything in between. There’s something for you in this episode if you’ve been running a practice of your own, wanting to start one, or if you’re in the startup phase. To access Dr. Alan Mead’s top 5 dental hacks episodes, <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/14056a973f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5706971080556544/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> go here</a>.   Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>How Dr. Mead basically “stole” a practice from someone else</li> <li>What happens when you think you’re a terrible business person (and what to do to combat this)</li> <li>The mistakes you DON’T want to make when running your own practice</li> <li>The advantages of owning a “dive” practice</li> <li>What to do if you’re brand new, fresh out of dental school, and looking to start a practice</li> <li>The best skill you can have when opening up your first practice</li> <li>What to look for, demographics-wise, when opening up a practice in a new geolocation</li> <li>An event you need to attend, if you’re serious about dentistry, to meet some of the biggest names in the industry</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: A special thanks to Dr. Mead for sticking around longer and providing incredible insights into his background in creating a successful dental practice and podcast. As you know, there’s such a flood of information these days in dentistry, which is why I’m excited for you to dive into Dr. Alan Mead’s top 5 Dental Hacks episodes. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/14056a973f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5706971080556544/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to access that now.</a> Quotes: <ul> <li>“If you can not buy into the marketing of what a dental practice ‘should be’. You can save money in the bigger decisions.” – Dr. Alan Mead</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.meadfamilydentistry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mead Family Dentistry</a></li> <li><a href="http://dentalhacks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Mead’s Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://truedentalsuccess.com/blog/category/podcast/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dr. Costes’ Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.theskepticsguide.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Skeptics Guide To The Universe</a></li> <li><a href="http://mugglecast.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muggle Cast</a></li> <li><a href="http://relentlessdentist.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">David Mallolly’s Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://voicesofdentistry.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Voices of Dentistry | Dentistry’s First Podcaster Summit</a> (use code “START” for 20% off)</li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Start, Grow, & Maintain A Successful Dental Practice

Hello, ambitious dentists, Whether you’re just starting your dental practice career, or have been growing your practice for a while, you probably have experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a practice owner. And the truth is, it’s not easy. As we’ve said many times here on SYDP, there are some things dental school just doesn’t teach you… which is why I’m excited to have today’s guest Dr. Shakila Angadi on the show. Right out of dental school, Dr. Shakila quickly realized that things don’t always go according to plan and today she shares what she has learned. If you have some spare time while you’re preparing meals or out and about shopping, give the interview a listen. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode  How to be both “successful” and “happy” while still growing your practice. The mindset habits most successful dentists have. How to deal with setbacks and quickly get back on track. Why investing in your emotional intelligence has such a high ROI.  And much more. If you’ve recently found yourself frustrated most days when you go into the office, this episode is definitely for you.

Hello, ambitious dentists, Whether you’re just starting your dental practice career, or have been growing your practice for a while, you probably have experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a practice owner. And the truth is, it’s not easy. As we’ve said many times here on SYDP, there are some things dental school just doesn’t teach you… which is why I’m excited to have today’s guest Dr. Shakila Angadi on the show. Right out of dental school, Dr. Shakila quickly realized that things don’t always go according to plan and today she shares what she has learned. If you have some spare time while you’re preparing meals or out and about shopping, give the interview a listen. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode <ul> <li>How to be both “successful” and “happy” while still growing your practice.</li> <li>The mindset habits most successful dentists have.</li> <li>How to deal with setbacks and quickly get back on track.</li> <li>Why investing in your emotional intelligence has such a high ROI.</li> </ul> And much more. If you’ve recently found yourself frustrated most days when you go into the office, this episode is definitely for you.

How Having Emotional Intelligence Can Make You A Better Dentist and Practice Owner

Hunter Smith

There comes a time in the life of every dental practice when one practice just isn’t enough. Which brings you to the next logical step -- expansion. Maybe acquiring your first (or yet another) practice has been on the top of your goals for 2017. Or maybe you’re not quite there yet. Regardless, knowing how to navigate the often turbulent waters of practice acquisition is an important skill to build a thriving practice now and for many years to come. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Hunter Smith owner of the Southern Dental Group. What he’s been able to do at the young age of 28 is nothing short of amazing. You may remember him from episode 38 of Dentist Metrics where he talked about his process on how he was able to acquire 5 practices. In the short time since we’ve last talked, he’s acquired yet another practice and has positioned himself to continue to invest in his future while sharing what he’s learned along the way. Even if you’re not “ready” to acquire a practice yet , I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation . [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"]Learn Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your First Practice At The Dental Ownership Summit Learn More Here.[/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:   When You Should Consider Acquire A Practice And When Not Too How Hunter Is Able To Acquire A Practice Nearly Every Quarter Why Acquiring Your First Practice Is Harder Than Expanding Further The “Double Effort Myth” When It Comes To Acquiring A New Practice The Chicken Before The Egg Mistake And How To Avoid It The New Practice Mindset and How To Develop It How To Handle Staff Transition During The Acquisition Process. The Leadership Factor When Buying A New Practice How To Be Confident During Chaos And Demonstrate Leadership To Your Team  Free Episode Bonus: Want to learn more about dental ownership? You’ll love the upcoming Dental Ownership Summit February 16th and 17th in San Antonio, where some of the best in the dental industry share what they know to take your practice to the next level. You'll learn virtually everything you need to know about how to buy a practice successfully.  I personally know many of the attendees and speakers and know you'll get a ton of value out of the event. Texas is always wonderful this time a year as well so you'll get the best of both worlds.  Learn More Now   Quotes:  "Buying your first practice is always the hardest step. But can make all the difference." - Hunter Smith  Resources   Dental Ownership Summit (February 16th and 17th In San Antonio Texas) hunterasmithdds@gmail.com   Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement. There comes a time in the life of every dental practice when one practice just isn’t enough. Which brings you to the next logical step -- expansion. Maybe acquiring your first (or yet another) practice has been on the top of your goals for 2017. Or maybe you’re not quite there yet. Regardless, knowing how to navigate the often turbulent waters of practice acquisition is an important skill to build a thriving practice now and for many years to come. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Hunter Smith owner of the Southern Dental Group. What he’s been able to do at the young age of 28 is nothing short of amazing. You may remember him from episode 38 of Dentist Metrics where he talked about his process on how he was able to acquire 5 practices. In the short time since we’ve last talked, he’s acquired yet another practice and has positioned himself to continue to invest in his future while sharing what he’s learned along the way. Even if you’re not “ready” to acquire a practice yet , I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation . [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"]Learn Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your First Practice At The Dental Ownership Summit Learn More Here.[/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:   When You Should Consider Acquire A Practice And When Not Too How Hunter Is Able To Acquire A Practice Nearly Every Quarter Why Acquiring Your First Practice Is Harder Than Expanding Further The “Double Effort Myth” When It Comes To Acquiring A New Practice The Chicken Before The Egg Mistake And How To Avoid It The New Practice Mindset and How To Develop It How To Handle Staff Transition During The Acquisition Process. The Leadership Factor When Buying A New Practice How To Be Confident During Chaos And Demonstrate Leadership To Your Team  Free Episode Bonus: Want to learn more about dental ownership? You’ll love the upcoming Dental Ownership Summit February 16th and 17th in San Antonio, where some of the best in the dental industry share what they know to take your practice to the next level. You'll learn virtually everything you need to know about how to buy a practice successfully.  I personally know many of the attendees and speakers and know you'll get a ton of value out of the event. Texas is always wonderful this time a year as well so you'll get the best of both worlds.  Learn More Now   Quotes:  "Buying your first practice is always the hardest step. But can make all the difference." - Hunter Smith  Resources   Dental Ownership Summit (February 16th and 17th In San Antonio Texas) hunterasmithdds@gmail.com   Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

There comes a time in the life of every dental practice when one practice just isn’t enough. Which brings you to the next logical step -- expansion. Maybe acquiring your first (or yet another) practice has been on the top of your goals for 2017. Or maybe you’re not quite there yet. Regardless, knowing how to navigate the often turbulent waters of practice acquisition is an important skill to build a thriving practice now and for many years to come. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Hunter Smith owner of the Southern Dental Group. What he’s been able to do at the young age of 28 is nothing short of amazing. You may remember him from episode 38 of Dentist Metrics where he talked about his process on how he was able to acquire 5 practices. In the short time since we’ve last talked, he’s acquired yet another practice and has positioned himself to continue to invest in his future while sharing what he’s learned along the way. Even if you’re not “ready” to acquire a practice yet , I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation . [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"]Learn Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your First Practice At The Dental Ownership Summit <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More Here.</a>[/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>When You Should Consider Acquire A Practice And When Not Too</li> <li>How Hunter Is Able To Acquire A Practice Nearly Every Quarter</li> <li>Why Acquiring Your First Practice Is Harder Than Expanding Further</li> <li>The “Double Effort Myth” When It Comes To Acquiring A New Practice</li> <li>The Chicken Before The Egg Mistake And How To Avoid It</li> <li>The New Practice Mindset and How To Develop It</li> <li>How To Handle Staff Transition During The Acquisition Process.</li> <li>The Leadership Factor When Buying A New Practice</li> <li>How To Be Confident During Chaos And Demonstrate Leadership To Your Team</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: Want to learn more about dental ownership? You’ll love the upcoming <a href="http://breakawaypractice.com/dentalownershipsummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Ownership Summit</a> February 16th and 17th in San Antonio, where some of the best in the dental industry share what they know to take your practice to the next level. You'll learn virtually everything you need to know about how to buy a practice successfully.  I personally know many of the attendees and speakers and know you'll get a ton of value out of the event. Texas is always wonderful this time a year as well so you'll get the best of both worlds. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn More Now</a> <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Quotes: <ul> <li>"Buying your first practice is always the hardest step. But can make all the difference." - Hunter Smith</li> </ul> Resources  <ul> <li><a href="http://breakawaypractice.com/dentalownershipsummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Ownership Summit</a> (February 16th and 17th In San Antonio Texas)</li> <li>hunterasmithdds@gmail.com</li> </ul>  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement. There comes a time in the life of every dental practice when one practice just isn’t enough. Which brings you to the next logical step -- expansion. Maybe acquiring your first (or yet another) practice has been on the top of your goals for 2017. Or maybe you’re not quite there yet. Regardless, knowing how to navigate the often turbulent waters of practice acquisition is an important skill to build a thriving practice now and for many years to come. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Hunter Smith owner of the Southern Dental Group. What he’s been able to do at the young age of 28 is nothing short of amazing. You may remember him from episode 38 of Dentist Metrics where he talked about his process on how he was able to acquire 5 practices. In the short time since we’ve last talked, he’s acquired yet another practice and has positioned himself to continue to invest in his future while sharing what he’s learned along the way. Even if you’re not “ready” to acquire a practice yet , I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation . [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"]Learn Everything You Need To Know About Buying Your First Practice At The Dental Ownership Summit <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn More Here.</a>[/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>When You Should Consider Acquire A Practice And When Not Too</li> <li>How Hunter Is Able To Acquire A Practice Nearly Every Quarter</li> <li>Why Acquiring Your First Practice Is Harder Than Expanding Further</li> <li>The “Double Effort Myth” When It Comes To Acquiring A New Practice</li> <li>The Chicken Before The Egg Mistake And How To Avoid It</li> <li>The New Practice Mindset and How To Develop It</li> <li>How To Handle Staff Transition During The Acquisition Process.</li> <li>The Leadership Factor When Buying A New Practice</li> <li>How To Be Confident During Chaos And Demonstrate Leadership To Your Team</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: Want to learn more about dental ownership? You’ll love the upcoming <a href="http://breakawaypractice.com/dentalownershipsummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Ownership Summit</a> February 16th and 17th in San Antonio, where some of the best in the dental industry share what they know to take your practice to the next level. You'll learn virtually everything you need to know about how to buy a practice successfully.  I personally know many of the attendees and speakers and know you'll get a ton of value out of the event. Texas is always wonderful this time a year as well so you'll get the best of both worlds. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Learn More Now</a> <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/1407181f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5747933660053504" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Quotes: <ul> <li>"Buying your first practice is always the hardest step. But can make all the difference." - Hunter Smith</li> </ul> Resources  <ul> <li><a href="http://breakawaypractice.com/dentalownershipsummit" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dental Ownership Summit</a> (February 16th and 17th In San Antonio Texas)</li> <li>hunterasmithdds@gmail.com</li> </ul>  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Buy A Dental Practice With Hunter Smith

Tom Larkin

Owning a dental practice gives you the opportunity to make lots of money. But just as dental school doesn’t teach you the business side of dentistry, it also leaves out the financial literacy aspect. Building wealth will prove to be extremely difficult (even impossible) if you are financially illiterate. On today’s show, we welcome back a very special guest, Dr. Tom Larkin. Dr. Larkin, also known as The Renaissance Man in dentistry, joins us this time to share some instrumental information that can help shape your financial future. Dr. Larkin is the clinical director for Ideal Practices. He is also the founder of OralWellnessCenter.org, which is doing some incredibly fascinating things as far as linking oral systemic health with dentistry. He is also an instructor at Louisville’s School of Dentistry.   If you learned a few things from today’s show, stick around to check out the bonus. It’s the Four Rock-Solid Financial Literacy Tips.   Get that here. Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  The surprising history of marketing in dentistry Four rock-solid financial literacy tips (follow these to set yourself up for long-term success) A little-known fact about mutual funds (if you overlook this truth, you’ll be leaving LOTS money on the table) A stock market rule to follow that could potentially multiply your money What you need to know about human nature and greed that is a key part to financial literacy How to increase your income simply by changing your mindset and habits A few subjects you should educate yourself on to increase your financial literacy A recommendation on how to work together with your significant other to build a solid financial foundation  Free Episode Bonus: If you gained a lot of value out of today’s show, then you’re going to want to take advantage of the bonus I’ve prepared for you. Owning a dental practice gives you the opportunity to make lots of money. But the principles you use to manage it is even more important than the amount that you make. To help you take action right away, you can download Dr. Larkin’s Four Rock-Solid Financial Literacy Tips. Go here to get that now. Quotes: “Financial illiteracy is the root of corporate dentistry.” -Dr. Larkin Resources:  Email Dr. Tom Larkin Learn About Warren Buffett Learn About Dave Ramsey Learn About Greg Stanley  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Owning a dental practice gives you the opportunity to make lots of money. But just as dental school doesn’t teach you the business side of dentistry, it also leaves out the financial literacy aspect. Building wealth will prove to be extremely difficult (even impossible) if you are financially illiterate. On today’s show, we welcome back a very special guest, Dr. Tom Larkin. Dr. Larkin, also known as The Renaissance Man in dentistry, joins us this time to share some instrumental information that can help shape your financial future. Dr. Larkin is the clinical director for Ideal Practices. He is also the founder of <a href="http://OralWellnessCenter.org" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">OralWellnessCenter.org</a>, which is doing some incredibly fascinating things as far as linking oral systemic health with dentistry. He is also an instructor at Louisville’s School of Dentistry. If you learned a few things from today’s show, stick around to check out the bonus. It’s the Four Rock-Solid Financial Literacy Tips.   <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/140590073f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5701496339431424/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get that here.</a> Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>The surprising history of marketing in dentistry</li> <li>Four rock-solid financial literacy tips (follow these to set yourself up for long-term success)</li> <li>A little-known fact about mutual funds (if you overlook this truth, you’ll be leaving LOTS money on the table)</li> <li>A stock market rule to follow that could potentially multiply your money</li> <li>What you need to know about human nature and greed that is a key part to financial literacy</li> <li>How to increase your income simply by changing your mindset and habits</li> <li>A few subjects you should educate yourself on to increase your financial literacy</li> <li>A recommendation on how to work together with your significant other to build a solid financial foundation</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: If you gained a lot of value out of today’s show, then you’re going to want to take advantage of the bonus I’ve prepared for you. Owning a dental practice gives you the opportunity to make lots of money. But the principles you use to manage it is even more important than the amount that you make. To help you take action right away, you can download Dr. Larkin’s Four Rock-Solid Financial Literacy Tips. <a href="http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here to get that now.</a> Quotes: “Financial illiteracy is the root of corporate dentistry.” -Dr. Larkin Resources: <ul> <li><a href="mailto:tom@tomlarkin.com">Email Dr. Tom Larkin</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.forbes.com/profile/warren-buffett/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn About Warren Buffett</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.daveramsey.com/home/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn About Dave Ramsey</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.whitehallmgt.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Learn About Greg Stanley</a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

What Dental School Won’t Teach You About Your Finances With Dr. Tom Larkin

You can have the best staff in the world, deliver the best patient experience possible, and have the perfect marketing plan, and still struggle to grow your practice. How? By choosing the wrong location. Look, I get it. It’s not easy getting your location right when starting out. Properly understanding demographics is tough. Fortunately, there’s a way to give yourself the best chance to succeed. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with public speaker and ‘Dental Demographer’ Scott McDonald. He’s the founder of Scott McDonald Associates Doctor Demographics. In our conversation we dive deep into the science of demographics and how they can make or break your practice. Even if you’re happy with where you’re at, I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation.  If you enjoyed today’s show you’ll LOVE Scott’s 3 Step Process To Finding The Perfect Location For Your Practice  Get that here. Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:    How To Identify An Outgoing Going CPA (Joke) What Most Dentists Get Wrong About Choosing Where To Start Their Practice (And What To Do Instead) The Most Common Myths Of Choosing The Right Location For Your Practice How To Determine If Demographics Are Viable For Your Practice Why Choosing A Location With A Lot Of Competition Can Help Skyrocket Your Business The Ideal Ratio Dentist / Population Ratio And When It Doesn’t Matter 3 Misleading Metrics That May Mislead You On Your Path To Practice Growth How To Plan The Future Of Your Practice Through Studying Demographics The Best And Worst Locations To Start Your Practice “The Pet Method” That Helps Build Rapport With Your Patients Why You Have To Do A Demographic Report When Starting Your Practice The One Thing That Makes A Dentist Location Viable How To Make The Most Of Your Demographic Report Data    Free Episode Bonus: If you enjoyed today’s show, you’ll love Scott’s 3 Steps To Finding The Perfect Location Practice Video. It's jam packed with super valuable insights on choosing the right location for your dental practice.   Click here to access that now. Quotes: “It’s not the data that’s important, it’s what you do with that data that matters.” -  Scott McDonald Resources:  Scott McDonald Associates Doctor Demographics (800) 424-6222 Scott loves doing podcasts! If you’d like to have him on your show send him a note!    Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

You can have the best staff in the world, deliver the best patient experience possible, and have the perfect marketing plan, and still struggle to grow your practice. How? By choosing the wrong location. Look, I get it. It’s not easy getting your location right when starting out. Properly understanding demographics is tough. Fortunately, there’s a way to give yourself the best chance to succeed. Today I’m excited to share my conversation with public speaker and ‘Dental Demographer’ Scott McDonald. He’s the founder of <a href="https://doctordemographics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott McDonald Associates Doctor Demographics</a>. In our conversation we dive deep into the science of demographics and how they can make or break your practice. Even if you’re happy with where you’re at, I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation. If you enjoyed today’s show you’ll LOVE Scott’s 3 Step Process To Finding The Perfect Location For Your Practice <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/14468bc73f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5648633076645888/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get that here.</a> Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>How To Identify An Outgoing Going CPA (Joke)</li> <li>What Most Dentists Get Wrong About Choosing Where To Start Their Practice (And What To Do Instead)</li> <li>The Most Common Myths Of Choosing The Right Location For Your Practice</li> <li>How To Determine If Demographics Are Viable For Your Practice</li> <li>Why Choosing A Location With A Lot Of Competition Can Help Skyrocket Your Business</li> <li>The Ideal Ratio Dentist / Population Ratio And When It Doesn’t Matter</li> <li>3 Misleading Metrics That May Mislead You On Your Path To Practice Growth</li> <li>How To Plan The Future Of Your Practice Through Studying Demographics</li> <li>The Best And Worst Locations To Start Your Practice</li> <li>“The Pet Method” That Helps Build Rapport With Your Patients</li> <li>Why You Have To Do A Demographic Report When Starting Your Practice</li> <li>The One Thing That Makes A Dentist Location Viable</li> <li>How To Make The Most Of Your Demographic Report Data</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: If you enjoyed today’s show, you’ll love Scott’s 3 Steps To Finding The Perfect Location Practice Video. It's jam packed with super valuable insights on choosing the right location for your dental practice.  <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/14468bc73f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5648633076645888/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to access that now.</a> Quotes: “It’s not the data that’s important, it’s what you do with that data that matters.” -  Scott McDonald Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://doctordemographics.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scott McDonald Associates Doctor Demographics</a></li> <li>(800) 424-6222</li> <li>Scott loves doing podcasts! If you’d like to have him on your show send him a note!</li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Choosing The Right Location For Your Dental Practice

One of my favorite guilty pleasures when winding down to relax, is to watch an episode of the hit the ABC T.V show Shark Tank.  On the show, entrepreneurs from around the world go to the “tank” and pitch their businesses, hoping for one of the “sharks” to give them an investment. Some get a deal. Others don’t. But I’ve noticed something interesting. The majority of companies that don’t get a deal have one thing in common. They don’t know their numbers. Now think back to your practice.   Do you know your numbers as well as you should? Maybe you’ve spent some time on it.   But knowing some of your numbers just won’t cut it. You have to REALLY know them. Which is why I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest Rohit Garg.   Rohit, is the founder of Practice by Numbers, a data and metrics tool that helps you translate your numbers into actionable insight you and your office manager can actually understand. Rohit’s story is fascinating, and I guarantee you’ll find something to implement in your practice today. If you enjoyed today’s show, make sure to sign up for a free demo of The Practice By Numbers Software. Rohit will use your actual numbers during the demo.  Get that here. Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  The power of instant feedback, and why it matters. A simple way to leverage competitiveness within your practice. The boiling frog analogy, and why it matters to you.   The secret to setting achievable goals. How to A/B test different strategies with your practice. 3 metrics you should know off the top of your head. Why growing a practice is so hard, and the key to push through growth barriers. How 70 percent of dentist data comes from “unknown sources” and how to fix it. How tracking your numbers can help you communicate better with your staff. The cost of not knowing your numbers.    Free Episode Bonus: As an added bonus for today, Rohit has generously offered a free demo of his software, Practice By The Numbers. He’ll hop on a quick call with you and use your actual data for the demo. I’ve been able to play around with it, and I can honestly say it’s fantastic. Be sure to take him up on this offer quickly though, because spots are limited.    Click here to schedule a call today. Quote: “Creating busywork doesn’t create accountability. It just creates busy work. - Rohit Garg Resources:  Practice By Numbers Practice By Numbers Facebook Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please  go here to give me an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

One of my favorite guilty pleasures when winding down to relax, is to watch an episode of the hit the ABC T.V show Shark Tank.  On the show, entrepreneurs from around the world go to the “tank” and pitch their businesses, hoping for one of the “sharks” to give them an investment. Some get a deal. Others don’t. But I’ve noticed something interesting. The majority of companies that don’t get a deal have one thing in common. They don’t know their numbers. Now think back to your practice.   Do you know your numbers as well as you should? Maybe you’ve spent some time on it.   But knowing some of your numbers just won’t cut it. You have to REALLY know them. Which is why I’m thrilled to introduce today’s guest Rohit Garg.   Rohit, is the founder of <a href="http://www.practicenumbers.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practice by Numbers</a>, a data and metrics tool that helps you translate your numbers into actionable insight you and your office manager can actually understand. Rohit’s story is fascinating, and I guarantee you’ll find something to implement in your practice today. If you enjoyed today’s show, make sure to sign up for a free demo of The Practice By Numbers Software. Rohit will use your actual numbers during the demo. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/143bc25f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5751016104394752/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Get that here.</a> Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>The power of instant feedback, and why it matters.</li> <li>A simple way to leverage competitiveness within your practice.</li> <li>The boiling frog analogy, and why it matters to you.  </li> <li>The secret to setting achievable goals.</li> <li>How to A/B test different strategies with your practice.</li> <li>3 metrics you should know off the top of your head.</li> <li>Why growing a practice is so hard, and the key to push through growth barriers.</li> <li>How 70 percent of dentist data comes from “unknown sources” and how to fix it.</li> <li>How tracking your numbers can help you communicate better with your staff.</li> <li>The cost of not knowing your numbers.</li> </ul>   Free Episode Bonus: As an added bonus for today, Rohit has generously offered a free demo of his software, Practice By The Numbers. He’ll hop on a quick call with you and use your actual data for the demo. I’ve been able to play around with it, and I can honestly say it’s fantastic. Be sure to take him up on this offer quickly though, because spots are limited.   <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/143bc25f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5751016104394752/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to schedule a call today.</a> Quote: “Creating busywork doesn’t create accountability. It just creates busy work. - Rohit Garg Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.practicenumbers.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practice By Numbers</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/practicenumbers/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Practice By Numbers Facebook</a></li> </ul>Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> go here</a> to give me an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Know Your Practice Numbers

Travis Hornsby

Chances are if you’re listening to this podcast, you have some student loan debt. Having worked exclusively with dentists for most of my professional career, it’s not common for me to see aspiring practice owners coming out of school with 400-500k in student loan debt, and that’s only for a dental license! While we can debate whether or not the large costs are justified, the reality is, without a student loan plan of attack, you’ll be stuck making payments for the rest of your life. Which is why I’m excited to share my conversation with Travis Hornsby, founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com Travis has helped hundreds of professionals take control of their finances and student loan debt -- and has an incredible track record of helping his clients become debt free. Even if you’re fortunate to have paid off your student loans, I know you’ll find a lot of actionable insight from our conversation. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Need help staying on top of your student loans? You'll love Travis's Student Loan Calculator designed to help you pay off debt faster. Click here to get access. [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:  How Travis got into helping others with their student loan debt (hint: it involves his significant other) How being featured in Business Insider skyrocketed his career. What he’s learned from advising over 82 million in student loan debt collectively amongst his clients. Practical ways anyone can save money to help pay off their student loans faster.  And much more. This Episode Was Brought To You By... As a CPA for dentists, I get a lot of questions about which banks offer both the best rates and service for current and future practice owners and I virtually always recommend Bank of America. As such, I've teamed up to with Bank of America because I believe they are the best at what they do and want to help you get the best dental loan possible. If you're interested in learning more based on what I discussed on the show, simply text "BankLoan" to the number 33444, and I'll put you in touch with my direct contact at BOA. There's no catch, or obligation if you decide it's not for you after learning more. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have. Full disclosure -- If you move forward with this goes to help me continue making the Start Your Dental Practice podcast the best podcast and resource for dental practice owners. Free Episode Bonus A special thanks for Travis coming on the show. Chances are good, you may need a hand with your student loan debt. While many choose to “worry about it later” as Travis shows, taking action now can save you a ton of time and headaches later down the road. Travis obviously knows what he’s doing, having helped hundreds of people pay down their debt and as a bonus for today, he’s offered his incredibly popular student loan debt calculator which helps you get clear on how to pay your debt off. I spent some time playing around with it, and it’s fantastic.  Click here to access bonus.   Quote:  Being debt free is incredibly powerful psychologically - Travis Hornsby Resources:  Student Loan Planner  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Chances are if you’re listening to this podcast, you have some student loan debt. Having worked exclusively with dentists for most of my professional career, it’s not common for me to see aspiring practice owners coming out of school with 400-500k in student loan debt, and that’s only for a dental license! While we can debate whether or not the large costs are justified, the reality is, without a student loan plan of attack, you’ll be stuck making payments for the rest of your life. Which is why I’m excited to share my conversation with Travis Hornsby, founder of <a href="http://StudentLoanPlanner.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">StudentLoanPlanner.com</a> Travis has helped hundreds of professionals take control of their finances and student loan debt -- and has an incredible track record of helping his clients become debt free. Even if you’re fortunate to have paid off your student loans, I know you’ll find a lot of actionable insight from our conversation. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Need help staying on top of your student loans? You'll love Travis's Student Loan Calculator designed to help you pay off debt faster. C<a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1423a1af3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5669608488960000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">lick here to get access.</a> [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>How Travis got into helping others with their student loan debt (hint: it involves his significant other)</li> <li>How being featured in Business Insider skyrocketed his career.</li> <li>What he’s learned from advising over 82 million in student loan debt collectively amongst his clients.</li> <li>Practical ways anyone can save money to help pay off their student loans faster.</li> </ul> And much more. This Episode Was Brought To You By... As a CPA for dentists, I get a lot of questions about which banks offer both the best rates and service for current and future practice owners and I virtually always recommend Bank of America. As such, I've teamed up to with Bank of America because I believe they are the best at what they do and want to help you get the best dental loan possible. If you're interested in learning more based on what I discussed on the show, simply text "BankLoan" to the number 33444, and I'll put you in touch with my direct contact at BOA. There's no catch, or obligation if you decide it's not for you after learning more. I'm also happy to answer any questions you might have. Full disclosure -- If you move forward with this goes to help me continue making the Start Your Dental Practice podcast the best podcast and resource for dental practice owners. Free Episode Bonus A special thanks for Travis coming on the show. Chances are good, you may need a hand with your student loan debt. While many choose to “worry about it later” as Travis shows, taking action now can save you a ton of time and headaches later down the road. Travis obviously knows what he’s doing, having helped hundreds of people pay down their debt and as a bonus for today, he’s offered his incredibly popular student loan debt calculator which helps you get clear on how to pay your debt off. I spent some time playing around with it, and it’s fantastic. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1423a1af3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5669608488960000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to access bonus</a>. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c561f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5640240442114048/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1423a1af3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5669608488960000/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Quote:  Being debt free is incredibly powerful psychologically - Travis Hornsby Resources: <ul> <li><a href="https://www.studentloanplanner.com/hire-student-loan-help/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Student Loan Planner</a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Pay Off Your Student Loans With Travis Hornsby

Whether you’re just about to start your dental practice or looking to take your current practice to the next level, it all starts with building a good team. In dental school, you learned how to fill a cavity and spent thousands of hours studying dentistry… but I’m guessing you didn’t have to take a course on how to build a great team. Which is why I’m so excited to introduce today’s guest  Alex Nottingham, CEO of All-Star Dental Academy. For those of you who haven’t heard of Alex, he is one of THE experts when it comes to building a great team and has provided hundreds of dentists all across the world the training and resources to set your dental practice up for success. As I mention in the interview, Alex and I have been wanting to do this interview for over two years, and I think it was definitely worth the wait! Here are a few things you'll learn:  Why building a team is so important, and the 2-3 things it takes to succeed. The importance of “coaching” and why you need to make it a priority. Alex’s “Business Growth Formula” and how you can apply it to your practice. Why not investing in employee training now, can actually cost you thousands of dollars down the road.  And much more. Quotes  "Price is important… but you’re changing lives. You’re SAVING lives." - Alex Nottingham  Resources All-Star Dental Academy  LAST Chane To Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. This is your last chance to enter before our drawing on Thursday. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show   Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Whether you’re just about to start your dental practice or looking to take your current practice to the next level, it all starts with building a good team. In dental school, you learned how to fill a cavity and spent thousands of hours studying dentistry… but I’m guessing you didn’t have to take a course on how to build a great team. Which is why I’m so excited to introduce today’s guest  Alex Nottingham, CEO of All-Star Dental Academy. For those of you who haven’t heard of Alex, he is one of THE experts when it comes to building a great team and has provided hundreds of dentists all across the world the training and resources to set your dental practice up for success. As I mention in the interview, Alex and I have been wanting to do this interview for over two years, and I think it was definitely worth the wait! Here are a few things you'll learn: <ul> <li>Why building a team is so important, and the 2-3 things it takes to succeed.</li> <li>The importance of “coaching” and why you need to make it a priority.</li> <li>Alex’s “Business Growth Formula” and how you can apply it to your practice.</li> <li>Why not investing in employee training now, can actually cost you thousands of dollars down the road.</li> </ul> And much more. Quotes "Price is important… but you’re changing lives. You’re SAVING lives." - Alex Nottingham Resources <a href="https://www.allstardentalacademy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">All-Star Dental Academy </a> LAST Chane To Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. This is your last chance to enter before our drawing on Thursday. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Build A Top Performing Team For Your Dental Practice

It can take months, if not years, for someone to decide that they’re finally ready to own a practice. Today’s guest will tell you that there’s no such thing as truly being “ready.” As soon as he graduated from dental school, he was off to the races. Sure, it takes a certain work ethic and skill set to run a successful practice, but waiting around can be costly. Dr. Hunter Smith is a multiple practice owner, and a contributor on DentalTown, where he posts some of the best numbers-related content available.If you are inspired to own a practice after today’s show, you’ll enjoy the bonus following. It’s Three Steps To Get Started On Finding A Practice To Buy. Get that here.Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  What to look for to see if a practice is a good match for you to purchase The time when buying a practice with the intention to grow doesn’t make sense The number one evaluating factor when determining a good startup location Where to start if you’re looking to buy a dental practice A problem you want to avoid as a multiple practice owner The factor that matters more than the dentist-to-population ratio The number one problem that keeps practices from growing Scheduling mistakes to avoid    Free Episode Bonus: If you were inspired to own a practice (or start acquiring more practices), then you’re going to enjoy the bonus I’ve prepared for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you go out and buy a practice, but it helps to know how you can get off to a great start. As today’s bonus, you can download Three Steps To Get Started On Finding A Practice To Buy. Click here to access that now. Quotes:  “You don’t know what you don’t know until you get in there and do it.” -Dr. Smith “I learned more through owning five practices in one year than what I would’ve learned owning one practice for five years.” -Dr. Smith    Resources:  Email Dr. Smith    Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

It can take months, if not years, for someone to decide that they’re finally ready to own a practice. Today’s guest will tell you that there’s no such thing as truly being “ready.” As soon as he graduated from dental school, he was off to the races. Sure, it takes a certain work ethic and skill set to run a successful practice, but waiting around can be costly. Dr. Hunter Smith is a multiple practice owner, and a contributor on DentalTown, where he posts some of the best numbers-related content available.If you are inspired to own a practice after today’s show, you’ll enjoy the bonus following. It’s Three Steps To Get Started On Finding A Practice To Buy. Get that here. Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>What to look for to see if a practice is a good match for you to purchase</li> <li>The time when buying a practice with the intention to grow doesn’t make sense</li> <li>The number one evaluating factor when determining a good startup location</li> <li>Where to start if you’re looking to buy a dental practice</li> <li>A problem you want to avoid as a multiple practice owner</li> <li>The factor that matters more than the dentist-to-population ratio</li> <li>The number one problem that keeps practices from growing</li> <li>Scheduling mistakes to avoid</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: If you were inspired to own a practice (or start acquiring more practices), then you’re going to enjoy the bonus I’ve prepared for you. You don’t have to have it all figured out before you go out and buy a practice, but it helps to know how you can get off to a great start. As today’s bonus, you can download Three Steps To Get Started On Finding A Practice To Buy. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/140831273f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5711312218750976/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here to access that now.</a> Quotes: <ul> <li>“You don’t know what you don’t know until you get in there and do it.” -Dr. Smith</li> <li>“I learned more through owning five practices in one year than what I would’ve learned owning one practice for five years.” -Dr. Smith</li> </ul> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="mailto:hunterasmithdds@gmail.com">Email Dr. Smith</a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

From Zero To Five Practices In Two Years

Richard Low

Running a dental practice is one of the most fulfilling things in the world. It’s also one of the toughest. Not to mention.. It can get a little lonely. Which is why I’m so passionate about building a community where practice owners can come together and share their knowledge and skills to help each other succeed. Here at Dentist Metrics, we like to focus on the good guys (and girls) who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and passion for the world of dentistry. Bottom line… We think it’s important to give back. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Dr. Richard Low founder of SharedPractices. His podcast helps aspiring and veteran practice owners take control of their practice by guiding them through the ups and downs of practice ownership. Each “season”, he dives deep into a specific area of dentistry helping you rise to the top.   If you like today’s show, you’ll enjoy Richard’s 8 Season To Dental Practice Ownership  – A Roadmap from Graduation To A Success Practice.   Get it here: http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode:  Should Your Dental Practice Start A Podcast? The Importance of Having Tough Conversations. What Makes A Successful Dental Practice Owner The Difference Between A Startup And Acquisition. The Importance of Giving Back To The Dental Community The Best Books That Will Help You In Your Dental Practice Why You’re Not As Good of A Leader As You Think Why Understanding Your Overhead Can Make Or Break Your Dental Practice Business When You Should Scale Your Marketing    Free Episode Bonus: If you loved today’s episode, then you’re going to love Richard’s 8 Season Roadmap To Dental Practice Ownership — based off is highly successful podcast. Richard gives you an up to date snapshot of the world of dentistry, and his Roadmap will guide you all the way from graduation to successful practice ownership. Go here to access that now. Quotes: “People are willing to share… you can avoid years of doing the wrong thing by learning from others.”  – Dr. Richard Low Resources:  Shared Practices The Shared Practices Podcast  The E-Myth Revisited Scaling Up Start With Why  Crucial Conversations Richard@sharedpractices.com  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Running a dental practice is one of the most fulfilling things in the world. It’s also one of the toughest. Not to mention.. It can get a little lonely. Which is why I’m so passionate about building a community where practice owners can come together and share their knowledge and skills to help each other succeed. Here at Dentist Metrics, we like to focus on the good guys (and girls) who go above and beyond to share their knowledge and passion for the world of dentistry. Bottom line… We think it’s important to give back. Today I’m excited to share with you my conversation with Dr. Richard Low founder of <a href="http://www.sharedpractices.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SharedPractices</a>. His podcast helps aspiring and veteran practice owners take control of their practice by guiding them through the ups and downs of practice ownership. Each “season”, he dives deep into a specific area of dentistry helping you rise to the top. If you like today’s show, you’ll enjoy Richard’s 8 Season To Dental Practice Ownership  – A Roadmap from Graduation To A Success Practice.   Get it here: <a href="http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus</a> Here are a few things you’ll discover in today’s episode: <ul> <li>Should Your Dental Practice Start A Podcast?</li> <li>The Importance of Having Tough Conversations.</li> <li>What Makes A Successful Dental Practice Owner</li> <li>The Difference Between A Startup And Acquisition.</li> <li>The Importance of Giving Back To The Dental Community</li> <li>The Best Books That Will Help You In Your Dental Practice</li> <li>Why You’re Not As Good of A Leader As You Think</li> <li>Why Understanding Your Overhead Can Make Or Break Your Dental Practice Business</li> <li>When You Should Scale Your Marketing</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: If you loved today’s episode, then you’re going to love Richard’s 8 Season Roadmap To Dental Practice Ownership — based off is highly successful podcast. Richard gives you an up to date snapshot of the world of dentistry, and his Roadmap will guide you all the way from graduation to successful practice ownership. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/141196673f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5647906690301952/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Go here to access that now.</a> Quotes: “People are willing to share… you can avoid years of doing the wrong thing by learning from others.”  – Dr. Richard Low Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://www.sharedpractices.com/#shared-practices" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Shared Practices</a></li> <li><a href="http://www.sharedpractices.com/#podcast-cover" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Shared Practices Podcast</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Myth-Revisited-Small-Businesses-About/dp/0887307280" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> The E-Myth Revisited</a></li> <li><a href="https://scalingup.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Scaling Up</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.startwithwhy.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Start With Why</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Crucial-Conversations-Talking-Stakes-Second/dp/1469266822" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Crucial Conversations</a></li> <li><a href="mailto:Richard@sharedpractices.com">Richard@sharedpractices.com</a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this should wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Episode 50: Your Roadmap To Dental Practice Ownership With Dr. Richard Low

Anyone can grow a successful practice with the right strategy, attitude, and a little bit of luck. I truly believe that. But being a dentist is about more than just padding your pockets. It’s about service. It’s about community. It’s about making a difference, while also building a life of financial freedom. No one starts their dental practice wanting to just get by. But unfortunately, that’s exactly where many practices end up. And I want to help change that. Of course, everyone has different metrics of success, but at the end of the day, you want to make a difference while being financially free. Which is why I’m so excited to have Dr. Chris Phelps back on the show… you may remember him from episode 6 over two years ago… Not only is he an incredibly successful practice owner, he is truly one of the “good guys” in the dental space… Dr. Chris is the owner of Carolinas Dental Center of Matthews, and founder of Call Tracker ROI. And since we last talked, he’s continued to grow his practices and give back to the community. I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Learn How To Increase Case Acceptance Through Ethical Persuasion   Click here! [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:  How To Reduce No Shows And Increase Your Revenues Virtually Overnight Dr. Chris’s Best Tips And Tricks For Effectively Managing A High Performing Team How To Ethically Persuade Your Patients And Team Why Dr. Chris Started Golden Goose Scheduling The biggest challenges dentists face with scheduling… and how to overcome them. How To Do More With Less… And Why It’s Important For Your Practice  And much more… Free Episode Bonus A special thanks to Chris for coming back on the show. It’s been great to see how much he’s done in the two years since we’ve last talked. And it just goes to show, when you focus on the right things… you can see great success with your dental practice. As a bonus today, he's offered to share some of his best tips and strategies to increase case acceptance. To get the bonus, simply text PRACTICE to 33444. Again, that’s PRACTICE to 33444 or visit startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus if you’re outside of the US. You’ll also receive updates on the latest episodes of Start Your Dental Practice, helpful tips for owning and running a practice, and promotional opportunities direct to your inbox.  Click here to access bonus by just following the instructions.   Resources:  Golden Goose Scheduling  Call Tracker ROI   Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Anyone can grow a successful practice with the right strategy, attitude, and a little bit of luck. I truly believe that. But being a dentist is about more than just padding your pockets. It’s about service. It’s about community. It’s about making a difference, while also building a life of financial freedom. No one starts their dental practice wanting to just get by. But unfortunately, that’s exactly where many practices end up. And I want to help change that. Of course, everyone has different metrics of success, but at the end of the day, you want to make a difference while being financially free. Which is why I’m so excited to have Dr. Chris Phelps back on the show… you may remember him from episode 6 over two years ago… Not only is he an incredibly successful practice owner, he is truly one of the “good guys” in the dental space… Dr. Chris is the owner of Carolinas Dental Center of Matthews, and founder of Call Tracker ROI. And since we last talked, he’s continued to grow his practices and give back to the community. I think you’ll really enjoy our conversation. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Learn How To Increase Case Acceptance Through Ethical Persuasion   <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1473246f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5654275992584192/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Click here!</a> [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>How To Reduce No Shows And Increase Your Revenues Virtually Overnight</li> <li>Dr. Chris’s Best Tips And Tricks For Effectively Managing A High Performing Team</li> <li>How To Ethically Persuade Your Patients And Team</li> <li>Why Dr. Chris Started Golden Goose Scheduling</li> <li>The biggest challenges dentists face with scheduling… and how to overcome them.</li> <li>How To Do More With Less… And Why It’s Important For Your Practice</li> </ul> And much more… Free Episode Bonus A special thanks to Chris for coming back on the show. It’s been great to see how much he’s done in the two years since we’ve last talked. And it just goes to show, when you focus on the right things… you can see great success with your dental practice. As a bonus today, he's offered to share some of his best tips and strategies to increase case acceptance. To get the bonus, simply text PRACTICE to 33444. Again, that’s PRACTICE to 33444 or visit <a href="http://startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus</a> if you’re outside of the US. You’ll also receive updates on the latest episodes of Start Your Dental Practice, helpful tips for owning and running a practice, and promotional opportunities direct to your inbox. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1473246f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5654275992584192/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Click here to access bonus by just following the instructions.</a> <a href="https://dentistmetrics.leadpages.co/leadbox/145c561f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5640240442114048/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a><a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/1473246f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5654275992584192/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"></a> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://goldengoosescheduling.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Golden Goose Scheduling </a></li> <li><a href="https://calltrackerroi.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Call Tracker ROI </a></li> </ul> Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How to Grow Your Dental Practice to Six Million a Year in Collections

Today I'm really excited to be sharing part two of my self-hosted episode on how to acquire a dental practice. There's a lot that goes into buying a practice successfully, and in today's episode, I'll expand on what it takes to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. If you enjoy these self-hosted episodes, be sure to let me know what you would like me to cover in the future and I will do my best to do so! We also only have a few more weeks to enter the "4 Books Every Dentist Must Read" book give away! Be sure to listen to the entire episode to find out how to enter!  The Exact Steps of Buying A Practice And The Best Practices A Long The Way. How To Find The Right Practices For Sale That Will Save You Both Time And Money. The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses When Buying A Practice. Why Looking ONLY at Cost Can End Up Hurting You In The Long Run. Some of The Most Common Frustrations Many of My Clients Have Faced And How To Avoid Them  And much more.   Quotes  "Understanding your strengths and weakensesses is very important when buying a dental practice." - Jonathan VanHorn "Don't always start with the lowest costing practice" - Jonathan VanHorn  Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show   Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Today I'm really excited to be sharing part two of my self-hosted episode on how to acquire a dental practice. There's a lot that goes into buying a practice successfully, and in today's episode, I'll expand on what it takes to ensure the process goes as smoothly as possible. If you enjoy these self-hosted episodes, be sure to let me know what you would like me to cover in the future and I will do my best to do so! We also only have a few more weeks to enter the "4 Books Every Dentist Must Read" book give away! Be sure to listen to the entire episode to find out how to enter! <ul> <li>The Exact Steps of Buying A Practice And The Best Practices A Long The Way.</li> <li>How To Find The Right Practices For Sale That Will Save You Both Time And Money.</li> <li>The Importance of Knowing Your Strengths and Weaknesses When Buying A Practice.</li> <li>Why Looking ONLY at Cost Can End Up Hurting You In The Long Run.</li> <li>Some of The Most Common Frustrations Many of My Clients Have Faced And How To Avoid Them</li> </ul> And much more.   Quotes "Understanding your strengths and weakensesses is very important when buying a dental practice." - Jonathan VanHorn "Don't always start with the lowest costing practice" - Jonathan VanHorn Enter The 4 Books Every Dentist Should Read Giveaway! We're excited to announce our very first book giveaway here at Start Your Dental Practice, my way of saying thanks for being a part of the SYDP community! To enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to receive four of my favorite books that I recommend to my clients. There's no catch to join and in a few weeks I'll be picking a subscriber at random and sending the books their way! Already have a copy of the books? No worries -- if you win I'll send you a $50 dollar gift card instead. Again, to enter the contest just text " fourbooks " to 33444 and you'll be entered to win! I'll also immediately send you the list of books in case you can't wait and want to invest in the books today. Support The Show Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn’t exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

How To Acquire A Dental Practice Part 2

Justin Short

Do you count down the seconds on the clock until you can go home? Are you feeling burned out with all the work you’re putting into your dental practice? Do you feel like you have no time for anything else? If you’re like most dental practice owners, you probably answered yes. Look… everyone has a different reason for starting a dental practice, and while it is incredibly rewarding at times, it’s also a never-ending grind. Make no mistake, running a successful practice is hard work, but it DOESN’T have to consume you every waking hour. You CAN have successful practice while still having time for your relationships, watching sports, hanging out with your kids, or anything else you like to spend time doing. My guest today, Justin Short is living proof. Justin owns a very successful practice in the STL area and is also the founder of TheLifestylePractice.com where he shares his tips on how to maximize productivity and break free from the never ending grind. For the last several years he’s been obsessed with how to grow his practice while still having work-life balance. I think you’ll find his approach to work refreshing, and I know there are a few things you’ll be able to apply to your own practice. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Learn the 5 things you DON'T Need To Have A Wildly Successful Practice -- Click here! [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:  How Justin Works An Average of 2 Days A Week While Still Running A Successful Dental Practice The Secret To Work-Life Balance (It’s Not What You Think) How Justin DOUBLED his practice revenue in less than 5 years. Why Justin Is So Passionate About Changing His Patients Lives And How It Helps Him Grow His Business. Justin’s Self Improvement Philosophy And How You Can Apply It To Your Practice.  Free Episode Bonus: A special thanks to Justin for joining us today. We can all use a little more time in our life to focus on things other than business, and Justin has devoted his life to helping dentists reclaim their work life balance. As a bonus for today, Justin has generously shared his free report, 5 Things You Don’t Need To Have For A Successful Practice. You’ll definitely find a few of his suggestions counterintuitive, but his results speak for themselves. I highly recommend you give it a read. Click  here for the bonus.   Resources:  TheLifestylePractice.com Des Perez Dentistry  Quotes:  “Staying engaged with every patient every day.. are huge factors in growing your dental practice.” - Justin Short “Patients want to know… can you help me? Can you fix my problems?” - Justin Short “If you’re getting turned down over and over ... it’s not the patient's fault…. You need to get better.” - Justin Short  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn't exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please go here to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

Do you count down the seconds on the clock until you can go home? Are you feeling burned out with all the work you’re putting into your dental practice? Do you feel like you have no time for anything else? If you’re like most dental practice owners, you probably answered yes. Look… everyone has a different reason for starting a dental practice, and while it is incredibly rewarding at times, it’s also a never-ending grind. Make no mistake, running a successful practice is hard work, but it DOESN’T have to consume you every waking hour. You CAN have successful practice while still having time for your relationships, watching sports, hanging out with your kids, or anything else you like to spend time doing. My guest today, Justin Short is living proof. Justin owns a very successful practice in the STL area and is also the founder of <a href="http://TheLifestylePractice.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheLifestylePractice.com</a> where he shares his tips on how to maximize productivity and break free from the never ending grind. For the last several years he’s been obsessed with how to grow his practice while still having work-life balance. I think you’ll find his approach to work refreshing, and I know there are a few things you’ll be able to apply to your own practice. [su_note note_color="#028000 " text_color="#ffffff " radius="5"] Learn the 5 things you DON'T Need To Have A Wildly Successful Practice -- Click <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/147db86f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5635321228165120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here!</a> [/su_note] Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode: <ul> <li>How Justin Works An Average of 2 Days A Week While Still Running A Successful Dental Practice</li> <li>The Secret To Work-Life Balance (It’s Not What You Think)</li> <li>How Justin DOUBLED his practice revenue in less than 5 years.</li> <li>Why Justin Is So Passionate About Changing His Patients Lives And How It Helps Him Grow His Business.</li> <li>Justin’s Self Improvement Philosophy And How You Can Apply It To Your Practice.</li> </ul> Free Episode Bonus: A special thanks to Justin for joining us today. We can all use a little more time in our life to focus on things other than business, and Justin has devoted his life to helping dentists reclaim their work life balance. As a bonus for today, Justin has generously shared his free report, 5 Things You Don’t Need To Have For A Successful Practice. You’ll definitely find a few of his suggestions counterintuitive, but his results speak for themselves. I highly recommend you give it a read. Click <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/147db86f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5635321228165120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> here</a> for the bonus. <a href="https://dentistmetrics.lpages.co/leadbox/147db86f3f72a2%3A1499f5472b46dc/5635321228165120/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> </a> Resources: <ul> <li><a href="http://thelifestylepractice.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">TheLifestylePractice.com</a></li> <li><a href="http://stlsmiledesigner.com/meet-dr-short/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Des Perez Dentistry</a></li> </ul> Quotes:  “Staying engaged with every patient every day.. are huge factors in growing your dental practice.” - Justin Short “Patients want to know… can you help me? Can you fix my problems?” - Justin Short “If you’re getting turned down over and over ... it’s not the patient's fault…. You need to get better.” - Justin Short  Support The Show: Without you, Ambitious Dentists, this show wouldn't exist. If you enjoyed today’s episode, please <a href="https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/start-your-dental-practice/id1025182071?mt=2" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">go here</a> to give the show an honest rating and review in iTunes. This allows me to evolve the show as it goes on, and also helps spread the word to other podcast listeners since iTunes promotes shows with active engagement.

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