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EPISODE · Jun 30, 2026 · 12 MIN

Michelin Star Moves: The Morning Huddle That Changes Everything

from The Making of a Dental Startup · host Ashley Joves

Michelin Star Moves: The Morning Huddle That Changes EverythingIn this episode Ashley and Collin break down the morning huddle that has become a non negotiable part of how Smile and Co. runs every single day. From starting with gratitude to identifying VIP patients, this quick episode is full of tactical takeaways you can implement in your own practice starting tomorrow morning.What You'll Hear In This Episode:Starting With Gratitude Every huddle begins with each team member sharing something they are grateful for in the office. It is fast, it is simple, and it sets the tone for the entire day before a single number gets discussed.The Numbers Check In After gratitude, the team reviews new patients for the month, the previous day's collections and production, and where the schedule currently stands so everyone is aligned before the day begins.The Chart Review Process Assistants and hygienists go through every patient on the schedule ahead of time, checking for current PAs, treatment accuracy, updated medical history, and any nuances the team needs to know. Ashley shares why catching these details before the patient is in the chair makes all the difference.Identifying Same Day Treatment Opportunities The team flags unscheduled treatment and potential no shows in advance so they always have a plan if a gap opens up in the schedule.The VIP Patient Strategy One of Ashley's favorite parts of the huddle. Each day a team member identifies one patient they are going to go above and beyond for, which naturally creates the kind of experience that leads to glowing reviews and referrals.Why Fifteen Minutes Changes The Whole Day Ashley and Collin explain why this short huddle creates seamless communication between hygiene, assistants, doctors, and front office, and why the investment of fifteen minutes pays off across the entire day.The End Of Day Huddle They Miss Ashley shares why she misses doing an end of day huddle in the earlier days of the practice and what made it such a valuable learning tool for the team.Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesddsThank You to Our PartnersNet32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vslKasper Opportunity Finder: Fill those empty chairs and reclaim lost revenue with one click. Get it free at meetkasper.com/register.Support the showFind Out MoreThank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.SUBSCRIBE to our NEWSLETTER HEREAlso, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - [email protected] us on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

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