Howard Farran DDS, MBA

Episodes

1. 41

   Part 1: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn why capitalism seems to work only in America and how this applies to your financial retirement and security. You will also learn what every dentist must know in order to help keep dentistry from being invaded by a government welfare system.

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 06m
2. 40

   Part 2: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn how to construct economic clarity tests to make accurate decisions regarding healthcare while avoiding emotional decision making errors. You will also learn to recognize the 11 different reasons patients schedule dental appointments so you can focus your skills on...

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 17m
3. 39

   Part 3: the Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn how your costs are built into the very core of your business structure, procedures, policies and treatment plans and how to use this information to lower your overhead. You will also learn how to recognize your dental office chokepoints so you can measure customer...

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 18m
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   Part 4: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn how to properly implement clemency calls so that you can eliminate patient problems before they become a problem. You will also learn how to separate the main business strategies of market differentiations, cost leadership and target marketing so you can focus your...

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 15m
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   Part 5: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn what the trends in cosmetic surgery in medicine tell us about dentistry and how we should go about setting fees. You will also learn what is the proper role of cosmetic dentistry for your patient population and how to maximize their usage.

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 22m
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   Part 6: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn why the ultimate staffing formula is two receptionists, two hygienists, two assistants and one dentist. You will also learn how to track your employee turnover formula and benchmark that of the American National average of four years and one month.

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 18m
7. 35

   Part 7: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course you will learn how to eliminate disrupters and letting go of wrong hires with ease. You will also become skilled at recognizing the difference between needs, price and benefits as opposed to wants, cash flow and credit.

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 10m
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   Part 8: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will understand the macroeconomic relationship between the money supply and the labor force and what it means in your office. You will also learn why it is pointless to try to make patients want what you sell rather than focusing on selling what they want.

   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 11m
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   Part 9: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

   In this course, you will learn what is the most important product you should be marketing and why not understanding this can make your marketing budget a waste. You will also learn how to apply digital technologies to improve your operations and logistic flow while eliminating office bottlenecks…

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   Nov 25, 2015

   1h 17m
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    Part 10: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

    In this course, you will learn about the upcoming hurricane or reality of Evidence Based Dentistry and how you must prepare for the changing climate. You will also learn how to create an atmosphere of trust by selling the virtues of yourself and your family in your dental office.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 20m
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    Part 11: The Virtues of Profitable Dentistry

    In this course, you will learn how to maximize local press and religious communities to make your name the one associated with dentistry you can trust in your community. You will also learn the importance of demographics in choosing your dental office location.

    Nov 25, 2015

    46m
12. 30

    Day 1: Understanding Global Healthcare Macroeconomics

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide answers to questions on such issues as the top needs in healthcare appointments, market segmentation, and the four major changes in the business environment. Understand what is positive and negative about the United...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 11m
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    Day 2: Understanding Dental Macroeconomics

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will review economics in the dental practice. Learn the main formula to determine if you should accept a fee schedule or reduced fee plan based insurance in your practice. Understand the three functions of prices in economic...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 10m
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    Day 3: How to Build a Winning Team

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will teach the 14 Management Points of Edward Deming. Understand the four vital steps in building a great dental team and how to attract and retain quality key staff members. Learn how to get staff excited and enthusiastic about...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 10m
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    Day 4: Charting Your Destiny with Strategic Management

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews the four components of strategy in a dental office. Learn the two most common rules for competition and the difference between leadership and management. Identify the five deadly business sins and which ones are commonly...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 5: How to Become a Consumer Focused Dental Office

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will discuss the first and second laws of customer service are. Understand what two things a dentist must focus and maintain a balance on with his or her patients. Finally, learn what the “Golden Rule” of dentistry is.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 6: The Miracles of Group Practice

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will teach the direct approach to the three components of operations and logistics management. Understand the difference between fixed and variable costs. Identify what the key advantages to having a group practice are.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 7: How To Become The Ultimate Dentist Leader

    This chapter will give you the opportunity to hear firsthand business management. Learn leadership skills, delegation and traits of a successful manager. Understand what the attributes of a leader are and how you can develop leadership skills.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 8: The Ultimate Receptionist

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" addresses how to find and develop the receptionist to increase profits and run a successful practice. Learn why you never get a second chance to make a first impression. Understand that having the ultimate receptionist is the…

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    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 9: The Ultimate Family Practice Hygienist

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" shows how to develop your dental hygienist into the ultimate staff team member. Determining what the hygiene capacity is for your practice today and how you can teach your hygienist to sell dentistry.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 09m
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    Day 10: The Ultimate Dental Assistant

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to find, develop and train your dental assistant. Understanding the massive role that this position fills is important to the overall flow of the dental practice. Focusing on what makes the ultimate assistant and...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 11: How to Develop a Winning Organization Based on Human Behavior

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" provides Dr. Farran’s experience on human nature, personality differences and personal needs. Learn the difference between the Delphi Method and the Nominal Group technique and determine if your staff understands the goal and is...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 12: How To Create A Management Information System

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews how to use computer technology and statistical data in your practice. It will provide you the formula for determining your office’s turnover rate and knowing why that’s vitally important to your practice’s success.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 09m
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    Day 13: The Real Meaning of Continuing Education

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide the real meaning of continuing education. Learn information on the correlation between CE credits with average net income. It reviews the CE information dentists need and what the most profitable areas of CE should be.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 14: How to Implement Your Intraoral Cameras

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to purchase and set up an intraoral camera. Determine how intraoral cameras change cultures, customs, attitudes, beliefs, heuristics and biases.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 15: How To Develop and Use Internal Marketing

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will focus on the critical aspects of patient retention. Learn what is the easiest, most effective and most commonly overlooked form of internal marketing.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 05m
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    Day 16: How To Develop and Use External Marketing

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will educate the entire dental office team on how to put together a comprehensive marketing program. Learn how to tie every aspect of your office together under a single marketing focus.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 17: Fortify Your Practice With Cosmetic Dentistry

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will motivate and train the entire dental office team on how to cultivate and grow this richly rewarding part of the practice. Learn the business strategy of cosmetic dentistry.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 09m
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    Day 18: The Joy of Pedodontics

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will show the entire dental office team how to promote, develop, and sell the concept of 6-month check-ups for the whole family.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 19: The Wonderful World Of Orthodontics

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" provides concepts of orthodontics. These concepts are imperative for any family practicing general dentist. Understand the reasons why general dentists need to know orthodontics.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 07m
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    Day 20: The Friendly Root Canal

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will focus on where you are in endo to plan the next step. Understanding that what once was a frustrating procedure can now be a smooth, predictable procedure. Identify the latest techniques, technology and continuing education...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 07m
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    Day 21: Having Fun with Oral Surgery and Implantology

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will define a simple approach to oral surgery. Learn to have confidence to treatment plan for implants based on knowledge and enthusiasm.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 00m
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    Day 22: Understanding Managerial Finance

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will give you the confidence to know the numbers and take control of your accounting. Understand the difference between a balance sheet and statement of income. Learn what benchmarking is and the benefits that come from it.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 23: Understanding Managerial Accounting

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will provide the foundation accounting principles. Understand why your accountant should have an incentive to make you understand accounting. Learn how to decrease stress and anxiety per every unit of increase in getting the...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 07m
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    Day 24: Developing Operations and Logistics Management

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" will educate the entire dental office team on matching your office and capacity to patient flow. Learn primary goals, appointment book bottlenecks and practice strategies.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 09m
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    Day 25: Developing Legal and Ethical Standards

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses legal issues, malpractice claims and prevention and lawsuits. Learn what to do to prevent a legal issue and how to detect a potential plaintiff.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 09m
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    Day 26: Understanding Financial Accounting

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" reviews assets, liabilities, borrowing and accounting systems. Understanding and mastering financial accounting will not only affect your career but your entire financial future.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 27: Using Managerial Economics

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" identifies competition, price elasticity and common mistakes in designing organizational policies. The entire dental office team will learn the principles of economic theory. The office direction is steered clearly when everyone...

    Nov 25, 2015

    51m
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    Day 28: Analyzing Managerial Decisions

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to increase confrontational tolerance while becoming less adverse. Analyze the difference between two decisions in a scientific manner instead of gut instinct, tradition or how it was done at a previous office.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 29: Buying, Selling and Merging a Dental Practice

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" discusses how to value a business and what to look for when purchasing a dental practice. Understanding the buying and selling of a dental practice is something that one can’t afford to not know.

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m
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    Day 30: How to Retire a Millionaire

    This chapter of Dr. Farran's timeless 1999 "Your 30-Day Dental MBA" gives the tools to plan correctly for retirement. Understand how to define wealth and receive the formula to get on track for it. Learn to invest in a retirement plan early and succeed at accumulating wealth and assets along the...

    Nov 25, 2015

    1h 08m