Executive Thinking with Jacob Puhl

Text 'bulletproof' to 345345 to stay in the know about our upcoming book release and the Bulletproof Summit on October 12-13th 2018 in Atlanta!   Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 81 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden Guest: Jacob Puhl, DEO Dental Group   Watch full video of the interview by clicking here!   Key Takeaways: Perspective on dental industry Operationalizing: Consolidation of the highly fragmented dental industry Practices are becoming legitimate well-run businesses Locations are going from a lifestyle business to cost & convenience Consolidation allows the easy button to be hit in the dental industry Create efficiencies in the practice Tendency is to open more locations but the goal is to expand your current location Duplicity of functions under 1 location is key Success Formula Just make what you're doing is the best that it can be Instill sound principles and think like an executive 1 step at a time vs taking 10 steps Abundantly thinking towards next step Decide what your next best dollar is Open an extra 2 hrs/day, add specialties, reduce cost or raise revenue Nature vs Nurture Entrepreneurship can be learned by dentists The key is to know yourself and know what you're capable of Have at least one business-minded person on your team Hire for your inadequacies Have a support system with like-minded people DEO Based on Mastermind Formula Focus on 3 things; grow yourself, grow your people, grow your business   References: Scrum Methodology DEO 2018 Fall Summit – Should I Build, Sell, or Partner?  Use code BULLETPROOF for $100 Off Registration Dr. Marc Cooper Mastering the Business of Practice by Dr. Marc Cooper   Tweetables: Make what you're doing the best that it can be. – Dr. Peter Boulden Don't shrink your way to greatness. – Dr. Peter Boulden Grow yourself, grow your people, grow your business. – Jacob Puhl