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Daily Dental Podcast — 885 episodes

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870. Be Present, Not Productive

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869. Leading with Empathy

3

868. The Quarterly Reset

4

867. Fall in Love With the Process

5

866. Always Be Improving

6

865. Building More Than a Business

7

864. The Cost of Hurry

8

683. You're Not the Same Person Anymore

9

862. You Can't Coach Hunger

10

861. The Power of Asking Why

11

860. Standards Before Success

12

859. Using Inversion the Right Way

13

858. Comparison as a Tool, Not a Trap

14

857. The Speed of Ideas vs. The Speed of Life

15

856. Training Mental Fitness

16

855. Coaching Over Blame

17

854. The Labels We Create

18

853. Assume Positive Intent

19

852. Progress Over Perfection

20

851. Every Yes Has a Hidden No

21

850. The Power of Considering New Ideas

22

849. Interrupt the Automatic Yes

23

848. Train Your Eye

24

847. Know Your Direction

25

846. Confidence to Start, Humility to Grow

26

845. Your Purpose for This Season

27

844. Three Rules for Better Leadership

28

843. Managing vs. Leading

29

842. History Leaves Cues

30

841. What Patients Are Really Buying

31

840. Lean Into Discomfort

32

839. Build Belief First

33

838. The Power of Staying Consistent

34

837. Think Beyond Your Field

35

836. Smart People, Better Decisions

36

835. Borrowing Better Decisions

37

834. It's Supposed to Feel Messy

38

833. Real Power in Leadership

39

832. Let Go of Perfect

40

831. Stay in the Arena

41

830. From Passenger to Driver

42

829. When Everything is Amazing

43

828. The Doorman Fallacy

44

827. The Time We Think We Have

45

826. The Wisdom You Already Have

46

825. Pause Before You React

47

824. Aim Higher

48

823. Built Through the Struggle

49

822. Earned Effortlessness

50

821. Signal Over Noise

51

820. Ask Better Questions

52

819. Stay Curious, Stay Sharp

53

818. The Power of Perspective

54

817. Three Seconds Better

55

816. What Survivorship Bias Can Teach Your Practice

56

815. Back to the Basics

57

814. The Power of Stepping Away

58

813. Getting Out of Your Own Way

59

812. Journaling as Your Personal Telescope

60

811. You Cannot Build on Air

61

810. Recognizing the Season You Are In

62

809. A Quarter Into the Year Check In

63

808. Dirty Fuel vs Clean Fuel

64

807. Investing in Experiences That Shape the Future

65

806. A Vote for Your Future Self

66

805. Shaped by Struggle

67

804. Internal Approval Over Outside Applause

68

803. Forged in the Fire: Why Competence Builds Confidence

69

802. Learn It Well Enough to Teach It

70

801. Stay Curious, Stay Sharp

71

800. One Size Does Not Fit All in Dentistry

72

799. 3D Scanning Beyond Restorative

73

798. What Are You Aiming Your Intelligence At?

74

797. Preparing for the Unexpected

75

796. The Hidden Cost of Overcommitment

76

795. The Next Hour and The Next Ten Years

77

794. Learn What You Need, When You Need It

78

793. When Comparison Steals Contentment

79

792. Do Good as a Daily Practice

80

791. Why Systemizing Takes Longer Than You Think

81

790. Stronger at the Cracks

82

789. The Hidden Risk of Overconfidence

83

788. Sleep Better By Planning Tomorrow

84

787. Keep Your Eyes on Your Own Path

85

786. From Tasks to Purpose: Why Team Vision Matters

86

785. The Hidden Costs of Rising Expectations

87

784. Looking for Answers Where the Light Is

88

783. Do What You Are Doing

89

782. The House You Are Building

90

781. What Your Actions Really Say

91

780. Stand Near the Fire

92

779. You Are Not the Finished Version

93

778. Busy Isn’t the Same as Moving Forward

94

777. The Hidden Cause of Overwhelm for Leaders

95

776. Overwhelm Is Not a Time Problem

96

775. Why the Best Leadership Habits Don’t Feel Good (At First)

97

774. The Hidden Cost (and Payoff) of Leadership Habits

98

773. Why the Ending Matters in Treatment Conversations

99

772. Pull One Lever at a Time

100

771. Focus on the Next Step

101

770. The IKEA Effect and Why Your Systems Should Be Built, Not Borrowed

102

769. Strengthening Hygiene: Numbers, Hiring, and Playing the Long Game

103

768. Motion is Medicine: Start the Day with Momentum

104

767. Know Your Number: Why Practice Value Matters Early

105

766. Lead With Understanding, Not Answers

106

765. You Only Get 4,000 Weeks

107

764. Hiring for Culture Starts in the Interview

108

763. Real Core Values (Not the Ones on the Wall)

109

762. Pay It Forward: Why Teaching Makes You Better

110

761. A Conversation With Your 80-Year-Old Self

111

760. The Pebble in Your Shoe

112

759. Don’t Agree Too Fast

113

758. Simple Rules for a Better 2026

114

Weekend Special Episode with Dr. Nick Cudney

115

757. Core Values You Actually Live

116

756. The Power of a Simple 1-on-1

117

755. Why Your Environment Beats Willpower Every Time

118

754. Are We Addicted to Our Phones… or Just Trying to Escape?

119

753. Big Rocks First

120

752. Right People, Right Seats

121

751. Sandwiches, Pizza, and Being Present

122

750. Leadership Check-Ins: Are You Doing a Good Job?

123

749. The Power of “Exactly”: A Simple Communication Shift That Builds Trust

124

748. Reading Between the Lines (and Faces)

125

747. Just Keep Rowing: Grit, Big Goals, and Seeing Land

126

746. Why Love Always Wins

127

745. Don’t Wrestle the Pig

128

744. What Are You Reading, Really?

129

743. The Donkey Principle: When to Walk Away

130

742. Just a Suggestion, Not a Rule

131

741. Pickleball, Mountain Bikes, and Filling Your Tank

132

740. Turning 40 and Turning Toward Gratitude

133

739. The Trust Formula Behind a Strong Dental Brand

134

738. Seeing the Whole Picture: Perspective in Leadership

135

737. Why the Underdog Energy Still Matters

136

736. Stop Avoiding the Problem—That’s the Opportunity

137

735. When Inner Alignment Matters More Than Approval

138

734. The Power of Doing It Together

139

733. The End-of-Year Autopsy: A Clearer Path Forward

140

732. The 3 Big Ideas That Drive Personal Growth

141

731. The 3 Big Ideas Behind Strong Dental Leadership

142

730. The 3 Communication Habits That Build Real Trust

143

729. The 3 Scheduling Ideas That Drive 80% of Your Results

144

728. The 3 Big Financial Ideas Every Dentist Should Master

145

727. The 3 Big Ideas That Run Great Practices

146

726. The 3 Big Ideas That Drive Great Dentistry

147

725. Finding the Gap: What Epictetus Can Teach Us About Control

148

724. Building Koinonea: The Power of True Connection in Dentistry

149

723. High Expectations, High Support: The Foundation of Strong Relationships

150

722. Avoid the Curse of Knowledge: Making Your Message Clear

151

721. Be the Coffee Bean: Choosing Your Response to Pressure

152

720. The Hidden Price of Growth

153

719. Time Well Spent: Finding the Activities That Recharge You

154

718. Cutting Through the Noise

155

EXTRA- Finding Balance

156

717. The Power of Shared Ideas

157

716. The Competence Equation: Turning Failure into Growth

158

715. The Gatorade Effect: Fueling Your Team with Authentic Appreciation

159

714. When You’re Too Busy to See Straight

160

713. When Money (and Time) Lose Their Meaning

161

Marketing Tactics to Avoid Weird Anomalies

162

712. Time Well Spent

163

711. Be the New CEO of Your Life

164

710. Letting Go of What's No Longer Working

165

709. Progress Over Perfection

166

708. Falling in Love with Repetition

167

707. The Secret to Greatness: Be Good, Consistently

168

706. 10 Simple Ways to Show Appreciation at Work

169

705. Making Decisions with an Uncertain Future

170

704. Your Kids Are Copying Your Phone Habits

171

703. The Hidden Danger of False Confidence

172

702. The Power of Doing Nothing

173

701. Living Life for the Second Time

174

700. Footprints in the Sand of Time

175

699. Embracing the Season You're In

176

698. Putting First Things First: Why Sequence Shapes Success

177

697. The Power of Incentives: Getting the Results You Actually Want

178

696. Success Isn't a Destination—It's What You Do Daily

179

695. Redefining Success: What Does It Look Like for You?

180

694. Dentistry is a Science—But Practice is an Art

181

693. The Goalposts Always Move—And That's Okay

182

692. Preparing for an Uncertain Future: Skills That Always Matter

183

691. Global vs. Local Problems: Knowing When to Zoom Out

184

690. Type 1 vs. Type 2 Decisions: Lead Smarter, Not Harder

185

689. Top-Down vs. Bottom-Up: Solving Problems the Right Way

186

688. The Power of 1% Growth

187

687. The Power of AND

188

686. Who is Your Best Customer?

189

685. Hire for Slope, Not Intercept

190

684. Turning Pain into Purpose

191

683. The Power of Brevity

192

WTF is wrong with the Data- with Ryan Gross

193

682. Playing the Next Note

194

681. Mastery in Communication

195

680. The Power of Being Boring

196

679. Breaking Free from the Victim Mentality

197

678. Focus on One Thing

198

677. The Power of One More

199

676. The Power of Irrational Dedication

200

675. Influence Without the Title

201

674. Finding Stillness in a Noisy World

202

673. Escaping the Crab Mentality

203

672. Leadership Is a Lifelong Journey

204

671. Patients Don't Care About Marginal Ridges

205

670. Servant Leadership at 30,000 Feet

206

669. Culture Isn't Built on Pizza Parties

207

668. Are You Still Chasing the Right Goals?

208

667. Cracking the Math Behind Associate Production

209

666. The Best Thing in Marketing (It's Not What You Think)

210

665. Crossing the Two Chasms of Dental Leadership

211

664. The Empty Boat Mindset

212

663. Does Your Brand Match What Patients Really Want?

213

662. How I Run 1-on-1 Meetings with My Doctors

214

661. Why Writing The Shift Was Worth It

215

660. Staying Free from the Negativity Trap

216

659. Building a $6M Practice One Step at a Time

217

658. Cutting Supply Costs Without Cutting Corners

218

657. Hiring Your First Associate: Freedom or Friction?

219

656. From Operator to Owner: Making Time to Lead

220

655. Should You Hire a Coach or Join a Mastermind?

221

654. Books Every Dental Practice Owner Should Read

222

653. What Leadership Really Looks Like in a Dental Practice

223

652. Special Weekend Episode with Ryan Gross: AI, Economy, & Smarter Marketing

224

651. First Impressions Matter: Optimizing Your Front Desk Experience

225

650. Filling the Gaps: How to Protect Your Schedule and Reduce No-Shows

226

649. Know Your Numbers: The KPIs That Matter Most

227

648. The Power of the Morning Huddle

228

647. Tackling Toxicity: How to Protect Your Culture and Lead with Clarity

229

646. Everything's a Math Equation: Why It All Starts with Treatment Planning

230

645. PPOs, Fees, & FOMO: Should You Drop That Plan?

231

644. Core Values: The Real Rules of the Game

232

643. Why Google Reviews Matter More Than You Think

233

642. The Power of Connection: 3 Questions to Build Trust Fast

234

641. Reignite Your “Why” Through Volunteering

235

640. The Sweetest Sound: Why Using Names Builds Trust

236

639. Re-Membering What Matters: Leading with Wholeness in a Distracted World

237

638. Focus on You: A Simple Exercise to Build a Stronger Team

238

637. A New 1-on-1 Format

239

636. What Won’t Change in Dentistry

240

635. The Power of Habits (Even on Off Days)

241

634. Flip the Script on Procrastination

242

633. Stack the Dots

243

632. The Power of Experience

244

631. Gratitude, Growth, and Letting People Outgrow You

245

630. Follow Your Curiosity (Even If It Makes No Sense)

246

629. Question the Defaults

247

628. Relationships Are the Real ROI

248

627. Your Environment is Talking—What's It Saying?

249

626. Think Like a Builder: The Mindset That Moves You Forward

250

625. Follow the Spark: Why Enthusiasm Should Guide Your Choices

251

624. Progress Over Perfection: Why 80% Ready is Ready Enough

252

623. Consistent, Not Stuck: The Power of Adaptive Habits

253

622. Behind the Scenes at Capital Dental: An Open Book Event

254

621. Dockside Injuries & Dental Emergencies

255

620. When to Obsess—and When to Relax—About Analytics

256

619. Mornings That Work—for You

257

618. Humming Along? Here's How to Know If It's Time to Grow

258

617. What Rocket Launches Teach Us About Dental Startups

259

616: Streamline to Succeed: Boosting Practice Efficiency

260

615: Watch the Numbers, Watch the Growth: KPIs That Matter

261

614: Branding, Buzz & Butts in Chairs: Marketing for Your New Practice

262

612: Building Your Dream Team: Hiring Smart in a Tight Market

263

613: PPOs, Payments & Profit: Setting Up Smart Revenue Systems

264

611: Smart Gear, Smooth Start: Picking the Right Equipment for Your Startup

265

610: Legal Trouble Before Launch? How to Protect Your Practice from Day One

266

609: Picking the Perfect Spot: Location Tips for Your Dental Startup

267

608: Startup Smarts: Building Your Budget the Right Way

268

607: Drop the Phone, Pick Up a Book

269

606: The Power of Space

270

605: When Your Gut Speaks, Listen

271

604: 100% Confident, 100% Wrong: A Lesson in Growth

272

603: When Simplicity Wins: Taming the Tech Monster in Your Practice

273

602: You're Not Behind—You're in the Middle of the Magic

274

601: Episode #5: Culture Is What You Reinforce

275

600: Episode #4: Know Your Numbers—And Take Control

276

599: Episode #3: The Right People in the Right Seats

277

598: Episode #2: Leadership Means Setting the Vision

278

597: Episode #1: Why Systems Save You (And Your Sanity)

279

596: Don't Let Regency Bias Steer Your Leadership

280

595: Big News: My New Book Is Here!

281

594: Turning Unscheduled Treatment Into Scheduled Success

282

593: Build Your Operations Manual The Easy Way

283

592: The Hidden Talents That Set You Apart

284

591: Get Clear, Stay Focused

285

590: Are You Paying the Ignorance Tax?

286

589: Putting Profit First in Your Practice

287

588: The Power of Proactive Team Members

288

587: Reframing Your First Thoughts for Growth

289

586: Special Weekend Episode: Office Manager Leadership with Zach Shelley

290

585: Day 25: The End of the Beginning — Keeping Your Systems Sharp for Long-Term Success

291

584: Day 24: Profit First — The Key to Building a Lean, Profitable Practice

292

583: Day 23: Smart Retirement Strategies — The Power of Cash Balance Plans

293

582: Day 22: Financials 101 — Reading Your Practice's Scoreboard

294

581: Day 21: Handling Terminations the Right Way — Clear, Compassionate, and Professional

295

580: Day 20: Managing Patient Attrition — When Losing Patients Isn't Always a Bad Thing

296

579: Day 19: Referral Marketing That Works — Building Relationships Inside and Outside Your Practice

297

578: Day 18: Mastering Internal and External Marketing — Where to Focus First

298

577: Day 17: Leading by Serving — How Servant Leadership Brings Systems to Life

299

576: Day 16: Building a Culture of Accountability — The Power of Monthly Check-Ins

300

575: Special Weekend Episode: Leading with Purpose – A Conversation with Darren Macfee

301

574: Day 15: Systemizing Statements — Staying Ahead of Outstanding Balances

302

573: Day 14: Following the Patient — Mastering Appointment Flow

303

572: Day 13: Smarter Scheduling — Balancing New Patients & SRPs

304

571: Day 12: Why Online Scheduling is a Game-Changer for New Patients

305

570. Day 11: Keeping Your Schedule Full — Appointment Confirmations & Insurance Checks

306

569. Day 10: Mastering the Phones with the 3 E’s — Energy, Empathy, Edification

307

568. Day 9: Sterilization Systems That Protect Your Patients — and Your Reputation

308

567. Day 8: Visual Systems for a Cleaner, More Organized Office

309

566. Day 7: Same Setup, Every time — Systemizing Your Operatories

310

565. Day 6: The 30-60-90 Day Plan — Onboarding with Intention

311

564. Day 5: Onboarding That Actually Sets Your Team Up For Success

312

563. Day 4: Small Lists, Big Impact - Daily and Weekly Systems That Work

313

562. Day 3: Build a Practice That Runs on Systems, Not Superstars

314

561. Day 2: Why Core Values Matter More Than You Think

315

560. Start with Vision: The First Step to Systemizing Practice

316

559: Weekend Episode- Unreasonable Patient Experience with Dr. Lior Tamir

317

558. Black Belt Practice Ownership: Are You On Track?

318

557. Dental Trauma: Be Ready When It Happens

319

556. Keep Digging: What Robber's Cave Can Teach Us About Practice Ownership

320

555. Feedback Loops: The Secret to Smarter Decisions

321

554. Fear-Setting: A Smarter Way to Tackle Big Decisions

322

553. Like It or Not, You’re the Leader

323

552. What Your Team Really Needs From You

324

551. The People You Spend Your Life With

325

550. The Power of an Anti-To-Do List

326

549. Resume Virtues vs. Eulogy Virtues—What Really Matters

327

548. No Cheat Codes in Dentistry: Success is in the Daily Work

328

547. Good to Great: The Power of Deliberate Practice

329

546. Never Stop Learning: The Key to Growth in Dentistry

330

545. The Science of Giving: Why Generosity is Good for You

331

544. Shiny Object Syndrome: Why Chasing Everything Gets You Nowhere

332

543. Momentum: How to Build It, Keep It, and Get It Back

333

542. Criticism or Just Noise? How to Filter Feedback That Matters

334

541. Speed vs Progress: Are You Racing in the Right Direction?

335

540. Passion Follows Mastery: Why You Don't Need to 'Find' It

336

539. Leading by Letting Go: The Key to True Leadership

337

538. The Milo Effect: Small Steps, Big Growth

338

537. Bought vs. Earned Status: Are You Playing the Right Game?

339

536. The Yes-Damn Effect: How to Stop Overcommitting

340

535. Rethinking Competition: Are Other Dentists Really Your Rivals?

341

534. The Power of the Pause: Finding Freedom in Your Response

342

533. Redefining a Rich Life

343

532. Running Your Personal Finances Like a Business

344

531. Growth Happens Outside Your Comfort Zone

345

530. Building Trust: The Foundation of a Strong Team

346

529. The Power of Adaptable Consistency

347

528. Plan Your Summer Now—Before It Slips Away

348

527. The "Helped, Heard, or Hugged" Method

349

526. Navigating Team Transitions When Buying a Practice

350

525. The Cost of Learning from Mistakes vs. Mentorship

351

524. Let Go to Grow: When to Move On from Old Tools & Beliefs

352

Special Weekend Episode: From Dentist to Tech Innovator: Dr. Lior Tamir’s Journey

353

523. The Key to Treatment Planning Success: Be Interested, Not Interesting

354

522. The Doctor Time Scheduling Key: A Small Change with Big Impact

355

521. The Power of Presence: Being a Darkest Hour Friend

356

520. Flip Your Thinking: The Power of Inversion

357

519. Read Books, Live Better: The Surprising Benefits of Reading

358

Special Weekend Episode: Mastering Same-Day Treatment & Smart Marketing with Dr. Ben Kacos

359

518. The Unseen Grind: How Small Efforts Shape Big Wins

360

517. The Joy Is in the Journey: Finding Fulfillment Through Drive

361

516. Overcoming Complacency: How to Reignite Your Drive

362

515. The Power of Drive: Embracing Selfishness for Success

363

514. The Power of Drive: Finding Focus and Purpose

364

513. Your Defining Moment: Own It and Take Action

365

512. Mastering Your Practice’s Finances with Ease

366

511. A Mindset Shift for Better Patient Care

367

510. The Halo Effect in Dentistry

368

509. The Venn Diagram of Success

369

508. The Power of Play

370

507. The Power of Win-Win

371

506. Finding True Experts

372

505. Unlock Your Learning Potential

373

504. Understanding Your Biological Instincts

374

503. Clear Your Mind with Cognitive Diffusion

375

502. Turning Failures into Stepping Stones

376

501. Fractals: Consistency in Practice

377

500. Absorb, Redirect, Succeed

378

499. Targeted Ads for Practice Growth

379

498. Does Your Team Know Your WIGs

380

497. Maximizing Fulfillment: Why Wait?

381

496. Mastering Practice Finances: Tools for Success

382

495. Maximize Marketing: Focus on Retention, Not Just Acquisition

383

494. Profitability: The Key to Practice Growth

384

493. Breaking Barriers in Dentistry

385

492. 5 Steps to Lasting Change

386

491. Front Office Systems for Success

387

490. Crafting a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP)

388

489. Title: Handling Bad Google Reviews Like a Pro

389

488. Courage Is Calling—Facing Fear and Taking Action

390

487. Kickstart Your Habits with Atomic Tips

391

486. New Year, New Goals—Setting Your Practice Up for Success

392

485. Building Wealth: The Magic of Compound Interest

393

484. Streamline Your Front Desk with AI Call Summaries

394

484. 3 Video Types Every Practice Needs

395

483. Practice Success: Goals and Systems

396

482. Legacy Over Numbers: Building Meaningful Impact

397

481. Gratitude and Holiday Wishes

398

480. Growth Starts Before You're Ready

399

479. End-of-Year Focus: Optimizing Your Hygiene Department

400

478. Planning for Peace of Mind

401

477. Strategic Planning for New Patients

402

476. The Power of Reviews: A Challenge for Free Books!

403

475. The Power of Being Present

404

474. Training a Front Desk Hire with No Dental Experience

405

473. Boost Your Practice with Low-Cost Marketing

406

472. Setting Clear Goals

407

471. Crafting Clear Employee Contracts

408

470. Overcoming Loss Aversion in Treatment Planning

409

469. When Implants Fail: Costs and Protocols

410

468. Year-End Tax Tips for Dentists

411

467. Tackling Uncomfortable Conversations

412

466. 4 Steps to Boost Steady Production

413

465. Transforming Practice Efficiency with AI

414

464. Monitoring Weekly Metrics

415

463. Copy, Adapt, Thrive

416

462. Key to Success: Trusted Associates

417

461. The Ideal Team Player

418

460. The Top Driver of Success: Systems & Protocols

419

459. Leaving a Financial Legacy: Key Steps

420

458. Leaving a Legacy of Character and Values

421

457. When Plans Go Off Track

422

456. Visualizing Your Legacy

423

455. Building an Intentional Legacy

424

454. The Power of Route Slips for Office Communication

425

453. How Branded T-Shirts Can Boost Your Practice

426

452. Is Your Practice Name Working for You?

427

451. Stop Waiting, Start Doing

428

450. Are You Truly in the Relationship Business?

429

449. Always Be Improving: 4 Tips for Growth

430

448. Why Bold Requests Can Change Your Life

431

447. Communicating the 'Why' for Stronger Team Buy-In

432

446. Mastering Negotiation in Dentistry

433

445. The Power of Walking: Therapy for Mind and Body

434

444. Mastering New Patient Calls

435

443. Smart Strategies to Save on Dental Supplies

436

442. Win Your Week

437

441. Empowering Growth: Investing in Your Team

438

440. Rethinking Instinct: The Power of Slowing Down

439

439. Managing Patient Anxiety in Dentistry

440

438. The Impact of Cooperation in Dentistry

441

437. Trusting the Long Game in Dentistry

442

436. Digital Dopamine: Reclaim Your Focus

443

435. Focus vs. Talent

444

434. Phone Call Mastery with Dr. Ben Kacos

445

433. The Algebra of Wealth: Beyond Money, Investing in Life

446

432. The Power of Celebration in Your Practice

447

431. Simplifying Tasks for a New Practice

448

430. Supporting Team Members Through Difficult Times

449

429. Optimizing Your Treatment Planning Process

450

428. Communicating Feedback as a Leader

451

427. Finding Value in Every Team Member

452

426. The Pitfalls of Perfection in Dentistry

453

425. Clear Expectations, Stronger Teams

454

424. Recharging for Better Care

455

423. Lessons from Chop Wood, Carry Water

456

422. Grow with the Wise

457

421. Strength in Roots: Building Dental Success

458

420. Boosting Growth with New Treatments

459

419. The Power of Praise

460

418. Weekend Episode with Dr. Summer Kassmel

461

417. Managing Decision Fatigue

462

416. Meditation: Shift Yourself, Shift the World

463

415. Persistence vs. Obstinacy: A Path to Growth

464

414. Navigating Perspectives in Leadership

465

413. Balancing Control and Creativity in Dentistry

466

412. Mastering Positive Energy in Leadership

467

411. The Power of Language

468

410. Mastering Efficient Meetings

469

409. Crafting Core Values

470

408. A Challenge for Growth and Leadership

471

407. Phone Calls with Ryan Gross

472

406. Top Budgeting Apps for Financial Success

473

405. Moving Forward with Core Values and Faith

474

404. Supporting Employees for Team Success

475

403. Optimize Patient Flow for Success

476

402. Mastering Active Listening as a Leader

477

401. The Dental Lighthouse with Dr. Jason Tanoory

478

400. Consistency Through Systems in Your Practice

479

399. Why Patients Decline Treatment

480

398. Maximizing Your Marketing With Professional Photography

481

397. Treatment Plans: Facing Patient Refusal

482

396. Turning Mistakes into Growth Experiments

483

395. Dental Marketing Insights for Growth and Retention

484

394. Renovating Your Practice: What to Know

485

393. Building a Winning Culture in Your Dental Practice

486

392. Optimize Your Practice: Mastering the P&L

487

391. What Drives Patients to Your Practice?

488

390. Early Steps to a Comfortable Retirement

489

389. DSOs in Dentistry: Growth & Impact

490

388. The Power of Quarterly Planning

491

387. Building a Strong Online Presence for Your Dental Practice

492

386. The Value of Creating a Dental Assisting School

493

385. Reaching New Heights in Your Dental Journey

494

384. The 5 Dysfunctions Unpacked

495

383. Patrick Lencioni’s Top 5 Leadership Gems

496

382. Tackling Team Resistance to Checklists

497

381. Mastering Dental Practice Efficiency with Checklists

498

380. Mastering Work-Family Balance

499

379. Crafting the Fantastic Guest Experience

500

378. Boosting Hygiene Productivity

501

377. Growth Solutions for Your Dental Practice

502

376. Adaptability for Dental Success

503

375. Practice Success: Essential Metrics

504

374. Theft Dilemma: Legal Action or Agreement?

505

373. Team Member Revenue Analysis

506

372. Navigating Credit Card Fees in Your Dental Practice

507

371. Maximizing vs. Satisficing in Dentistry

508

370. Get Along: Progress Over Perfection

509

369. Fostering Team Loyalty

510

368. Elevate Your Leadership

511

367. The Vital Role of Hygiene in Dentistry

512

366. Essential Leadership Tools for Dentists

513

365. The Addiction of a Fantastic Patient Experience

514

364. Collaborative Learning in Dentistry

515

363. Clear Intentions: Guiding Your Team to Success

516

362. Mastering the Basics: Leveling Up

517

361. Measuring Your Life

518

360. Racing Against Limits

519

359. The Risks of AI-Generated Content

520

358. Embracing the Seasons in Dentistry

521

357. The Power of Your Mission

522

356. Destiny and Choice: Every Decision Matters

523

355. Marketing Mastery: Strategy vs. Tactics

524

354. Independence Day Insights

525

353. Rising Above Imposter Syndrome

526

352. Team Dynamics and Personal Growth

527

351. Setting Your Dental Practice Apart

528

350. Unlocking Cosmetic Dentistry's Potential

529

349. Understanding Impact as a Leader

530

348. Ego vs. Humility

531

347. Changing Your Mindset for Success

532

346. Balancing New Skills and Strengths in Dentistry

533

345. Unreasonable Hospitality in Dentistry

534

344. Mastering the Associate Onboarding Process

535

343. Mastering Dental Practice Balance

536

342. Hiring Essentials for Your Dental Practice

537

341. Focus and Control: Keys to Elevating Your Dental Practice

538

340. Marketing Dental Care to an Aging Demographic

539

339. Gratitude: From Whiner to Winner

540

338. Aligning Your Priorities: The 3 R's of Leadership

541

337. What You See Is All There Is

542

336. Making the Leap to Hiring an Associate Dentist

543

335. Turning Failure into Growth

544

334. In-House Dental Success

545

333. Risk and Reward: Mastering the Balance in Leadership

546

332. Mastering Your Dental Schedule

547

331. Perfecting Patient Interaction

548

330. Transforming Smiles, Transforming Lives

549

329. Rethinking Diagnoses: When We Might Be Wrong

550

328. Choosing Kindness Over Niceness

551

327. Crafting a Consistent Brand for Your Dental Practice

552

326. The Power of End-of-Day Sheets

553

325. Smart Business Moves in Dentistry

554

324. The Key to Patient Trust

555

323. Fueling Smart Choices

556

322. Mastering Morning Huddles

557

321. The Magic of the "Jar of Awesome"

558

320. Priming Positive Perspectives

559

319. Combatting Loneliness with Small Actions

560

318. Navigating Blind Spots in Dental Practice

561

317. Empowering Dental Assistants

562

316. Building Long-Term Success in Dentistry

563

315. Uniting the Dental Community for Collective Growth

564

314. The Gradual Evolution of Dental Practice

565

313. Revitalizing Your Dental Passion

566

312. The Power of Your Inner Circle

567

311. Conquering Complacency in Dentistry

568

310. A Special Weekend Preview

569

309. The Power of Community

570

308.Wisdom for Systemizing Success

571

307. Unplugged: Embracing the Thought Week

572

306. The Johari's Window Approach

573

305. Building the Thing vs. Building the Machine

574

304. Reflections on Expansion

575

303. Delegating Like a Pro

576

302. Making the Most of Your Dental Journey

577

301. Supercharge Your Productivity

578

300. Overcoming the Assumption of Knowledge

579

299. Navigating Practice Transformation

580

298. Mastering Dental Marketing

581

297. Maximizing Your Time: Learning Skills in Dentistry

582

296. The Importance of Good Tools in Dentistry

583

295. Unveiling Dental Drive

584

294. Embracing Extreme Ownership

585

293. Elevating Dental Success

586

292. Rooting for Success

587

291. Avoiding Missed Moments

588

290. Spring Cleaning Your Dental Office

589

289. Harnessing Community Motivation

590

288. Rethinking Habit Formation

591

287. Unpacking Goals: Habit vs. Achievement

592

286. Embracing Risky Goals

593

285. Goal Setting Mastery

594

284. Embracing Gratitude for a Fulfilling Life

595

283. Navigating Self-Limiting Beliefs

596

282. Transitioning from Fixed to Growth Mindset

597

281. Overcoming Limiting Beliefs for a Successful Year

598

280. Striving for Excellence

599

279. Preparing for Life's Tests: Beyond the Dental Chair

600

278. Sticking to Your Guns: A Dental Dilemma

601

277. CEO's Focus Formula

602

276. Data-Driven Dental Solutions

603

275. Streamlining Firing: A Systemized Approach

604

274. Navigating Time: Understanding the Five Frames

605

273. The Power of Specific Praise

606

272. The Impact of Employee Labeling

607

271. Strategizing in Silence: Crafting Your Future Dental Practice

608

270. Unveiling the Lagging Indicators in Dental Practice Goals

609

269. Mastering Growth: Beyond Money

610

268. Eliminating Toxicity: Team Dynamics

611

267. Dental Team Motivation: The Herzberg Theory

612

266. Value-Driven Practice Success

613

265. Pre-Mortem: Finding Problems Before They Occur

614

264. Unlocking Financial Wisdom: Special Weekend Interview with Herman Frietag

615

263. Achieving Your Dental Goals: The Power of Systems

616

262. Foundational Wisdom: Constructing Success in Your Dental Practice

617

261. Beyond the Main Stage: Unveiling the Hidden Gems of Dental Events

618

260. Swinging for Success: How Dental Stats Are Your MVP

619

259. The Power of Commitment: Elevating Leadership in Dentistry

620

258. Navigating Out-of-Network: Strategies for Dental Offices

621

257. Elevate and Motivate: Embracing Continuous Improvement in Your Dental Practice

622

256. Decision Mastery: Charting Your Course in Dentistry and Business

623

255. Aligning Perspectives: Meeting Patients Where They Are

624

254. Lessons from Lincoln for Success

625

253: From Oil to Phones with Kevin Tallman of Mango Voice

626

252. Maximizing Morning Huddles for Success

627

251. Empowering Your Dental Team: Navigating Difficult Patients

628

250. Empowering Emotions: Leading and Parenting with Heart

629

249: Mastering Time: From Dreaming to Doing

630

248. Strategic Decision-Making for Dental Radiology Equipment

631

247. Decoding Decision-Making

632

246. Navigating the Dental Office with Integrity

633

245. Dental Wisdom Unleashed: Conquering Thoughts with Marcus Aurelius

634

244. Mindful Mastery: Nourishing Your Dental Intellect

635

243. Dental Wisdom from Ancient Stoicism

636

242: Dental Insights with Vivek Kinra: PPO Profits & Verrific

637

241. Breaking the Rut: Lessons from Groundhog Day in Dentistry

638

240. New Patient Transitions in Dentistry

639

239. Navigating Bad Patient Interactions

640

238. Clear Communication: Strategies for Success

641

237. Mastering Leading Indicators for Practice Success

642

236. Embracing 'Right Now'

643

235. Unveiling the Hidden Costs: The Truth About Dental Implant Failures

644

234. Navigating Core Values: A Blueprint for Employee Evaluation

645

233. Simplify Your Choices: The Power of Decision-Making Rules

646

232. Mastering Your Daily Routine: The Power of Checklists

647

231. Weekend Interview with Tim Geisert

648

230. Optimizing Dental Practice Efficiency: Insights on Front Office Management and Financial Success with Flex Software

649

229. Optimizing Dental Practice Performance: Balancing Production, Treatment Planning, and Associate Consistency

650

228. Optimizing Dental Practice Efficiency: A Systemization Guide for Success

651

227. Protocols and Checklists for Enhanced Efficiency in Practice Management

652

226. Mastering Change: A Six-Step Model for Seamless Implementation

653

225. Happiness: Harnessing the Power of Thankfulness

654

224. Happiness Through Metacognition and 10 Good Breaths

655

223. Happiness: Embracing the Learning Curve

656

222. Happiness and Emotional Equilibrium

657

221. A Weeklong Journey to Unlocking Happiness

658

220. Weekend Episode: Mastering Dental PR: Expert Insights from Dan Parsons on Strategic Storytelling, Crisis Communication, and Media Exposure

659

Encore Episode: Dentistry - More Than a Service

660

Encore Episode: Positive Thoughts - Positive Actions

661

Encore Episode: T.E.A.M.

662

Encore Episode: Reducing Dental Supply Expenses

663

219. Bridging Thought: Navigating Cognitive Biases in Dental Practice and Everyday Decision-Making

664

218. Strategic Measurement and Management: Setting Wildly Important Goals for Business Success

665

217. Simplifying Growth: Navigating Scheduling Challenges with Core Values in a Dental Practice

666

216. Unlocking Success: The Power of 1% Gains

667

215. Unlocking Growth: A Mindset Challenge for the New Year

668

214. Christmas Chaos: A Dental Odyssey Inspired by National Lampoon's Hilarity

669

213. Weekend Episode: A Festive Conversation with Phillip on the Christmas Lights Map and Community Contest

670

212. Empowering Leadership: The Art of Asking Great Questions for Team Success

671

211. Strategies for Hiring and Managing Millennials and Gen Z in Today's Workforce

672

210. Thriving Amid Job Shortages and Building a Resilient Practice

673

209. Insights in Leadership: Understanding Crony Beliefs

674

208. Navigating Your Wildly Important Goals with Tactical Monthly Planning

675

207. Leadership Sustained: Nurturing People and Building Practices

676

206. Leadership Sustained: Passion and Principles for Lasting Impact

677

205. Unveiling the True Value of Wages with Total Compensation Statements

678

204. Navigating Healthcare Pricing in the New Year

679

203. Decoding Insurance Strategies and Fee Adjustments

680

Weekend Episode with Ryan Gross

681

202. Balancing Automation and Personal Touch with Tech Trends

682

199. Navigating the Tech Terrain: Unmasking the True Costs and Benefits for Your Business

683

201. UPDATED: Inflation's Effect on Your Business

684

200. Ensuring Workplace Harmony by Tackling Toxicity in Your Team

685

198. Streamlining Workflows with OpenDental Hacks

686

197. Dental Success Journey: From Four Operatories to a Mega Practice with Dr. Ben Kacos

687

196. Meeting Mastery: A Guide to Productive Practices, Team Building, and Goal Achievement

688

195. Streamlining Dental Practice Training with QR Codes

689

194. Mastering Case and Patient Acceptance for Dental Practice Success

690

193. Optimizing Dental Practice Performance: Unraveling the Ideal Hygiene Percentage Formula

691

192. Navigating the Education Phase: Marketing Insights for Dental Practices

692

191. Discovering Solutions: Trial and Error, Instincts, and Luck

693

190. Reflecting on Gratitude: A Journey

694

189. Business Success: The Power of Leading Indicators

695

188. Embracing Anticipation over Expectations: A Fresh Perspective for a Happier Tomorrow

696

187. The Power of Gratitude: Boosting Happiness and Well-Being

697

186. Unlocking Team Success: 10 Key Insights for Effective Collaboration

698

185. Embracing Challenges: A Journey into 'Doing Hard Things

699

184. Unwavering Persistence: The Key to Unlocking Success

700

183. The Impact of Accountability Partners and Public Commitment

701

182. Key Strategies for Effective Problem Solving and Goal Achievement

702

181. Unlocking Team Success: The Five Keys to Building Trust and Overcoming Dysfunctions

703

180. Turning Around a Struggling Dental Practice: The Art of Acquisition

704

179. Mastering Life's Challenges: A Lesson on Reactions and Growth

705

178. Leading by Example: The Influence of Our Actions on Others

706

177. The Role of Empathetic Leadership & Self-Care in Addressing Rising Unhappiness and Depression

707

176.Strategies for Optimizing Your Dental Practice's Hygiene Department

708

175. Revolutionizing Dental Websites: Transparency, Personalization, and Changing Trends

709

174. Four Key Strategies to Manage Stress and Prevent Chronic Anxiety

710

173. Fear and its Impact on Navigating Challenges in the Dental Industry

711

Whoops! 172. Leadership as Your Second Career....

712

171. Maximizing Deep Work Productivity: Strategies for Focus and Efficiency

713

170. Mastering Repetition: The Role of the Chief Repeating Officer (CRO) in Effective Learning and System Implementation

714

169. Enhancing Patient Understanding in Dentistry: The Power of Visual Aids

715

168. Unlocking the Oral Systemic Connection: Saving Lives through Periodontal Health Awareness

716

167. Navigating Envy: Finding Peace in a World of Comparisons

717

166. Unlocking Success and Retirement in Dentistry: A Conversation with Drew Phillips

718

165. Mastering the Power of Positive Thinking in Business

719

164. Finding Motivation: From Anger to Love

720

163. Leading with Peace: A Key to Success Amidst Challenges

721

162. Practicing Thankfulness: A DSN Member Success Story

722

161. Cultivating Leadership Resilience: Embracing Seneca's Premeditatio Malorum

723

160. Dental Nightmares: Navigating Equipment Breakdowns with Dr. Addison Killeen

724

159. Protecting Your Dental Practice: Safeguarding Against Ransomware and Hacks

725

163. Leading with Peace: A Key to Success Amidst Challenges

726

158. Managing Staff Call-Ins: Strategies for a Smooth Dental Practice Operation

727

157. Mastering Dental Practice Acquisition: Navigating Risks and Seizing Opportunities

728

156. Finding Fun in the Grit: Maintaining Positivity Through Challenges

729

155. The Virtue of Patience: Cultivating Calm and Trust in Dentistry and Leadership

730

154. Profit Protection: Safeguarding Your Dental Practice

731

153. Leadership Wisdom: Delegating for Success

732

152. Navigating Practice Acquisition: Unlocking Tax Benefits through Real Estate Valuation

733

151. Building Trust: The Dental Practice Acquisition Blueprint

734

150. Navigating Post-Dental School Terrain: Wisdom from the Trenches

735

149. Goal Setting and the Four Futures Journal: Did You Achieve Your Monthly Targets?

736

148. Building Your Dream Team: The Ideal Team Player Formula

737

147. Streamlining Dental Billing: Uncovering the Best Software for Your Practice

738

146. Building Your Dream Dental Team: Hiring and Training Success

739

145. Smile Through Stress: Balancing Work, Life, and Dental Success

740

144. Perfecting Your Practice: The Power of End-of-Day Checklists in Dental Offices

741

143. Unveiling the Greatest Salesman Within Us

742

142. Dental Dilemmas: Navigating Hygiene Hurdles

743

141. GOATS in Leadership: Unveiling the Dental Epitome of Servant Leadership

744

140. Dental Leadership Unleashed: Balancing Presence and Deep Work with Jocko Willink

745

139. Dental Economics Unveiled: Patient-Centric Strategies

746

138. Precision Metrics in Dentistry: Mastering the Art of Accurate Analysis

747

137. Precision Dentistry Insights: Navigating Numbers and Averages

748

136. Unlocking Success: Using Sterilization Positions to Onboard New Staff Members

749

135. Finding the Right Location: Should You Move Your Dental Practice?

750

134. Mastering the 401K and Tax Savings Strategies for Dental Professionals

751

133. Biking Through Iceland: Lessons for Life's Gravel Trails

752

132. Optimizing CEO Time: Strategies for Effective Leadership

753

131. Celebrating Success: Recognizing Intelligence and Achievement in Dental Care

754

130. Lifelong Learning for Lasting Success

755

129. Reducing Costs by Avoiding the “Dental Tax”

756

128. Mental Wellness and Navigating the Challenges of Today

757

127. Fostering Patient Comfort and Practice Success

758

126. Turning Dream Revenue into Reality

759

125. Tactics to Thrive Through the Fall Slump

760

124. Balancing Delegation and Personal Involvement

761

123. Interest Rates: Is it the Right Time to Start Your Practice?

762

122. Building Effective Habits Through Automation

763

121. Nurturing the Right Team Members

764

120. Foundations of Success: Start-Up, Staffing, and Systems

765

119. Designing Your Dental Practice: From Floor Plans to Finish

766

118. Leveraging Demographics in Dental Start-Ups

767

117. Financial Planning for Your Dental Start-Up

768

116. Building a Thriving Dental Startup

769

115. Maximizing Block Scheduling for Dental Practice Success

770

114. Appreciation in Action: Grateful Leaders, Successful Teams

771

113. When to Give Employee Feedback: Praise, Discipline, and Coaching

772

112. Staying Accountable and On Track: Mid Year Goal Check

773

111. The Hot Job Market: Making Wise Decisions On Pay

774

110. Voting For Your Future: How Habits Shape Excellence

775

109. Creating the Blueprint for Productivity

776

108. Mastering Consistent Habits for a Strong Body and Mind

777

107. Improving Sleep Quality for Peak Performance

778

106. Routine Habits to Build a Better Tomorrow

779

105. Reimagining Success: Metrics and Associate Dentists

780

104. Setting Your Associate Up for Success: Effective Onboarding

781

103. Identifying the Best Candidates When Hiring Associates

782

102. Best Methods to Attract and Hire Dental Associates

783

101. Scaling Up with Dental Associates: Is Now the Time?

784

100. Good Leaders Ask Great Questions

785

99. Hiring Right, Leading Strong: “Who” over “How

786

98. The Duties of Dental Practice Leadership

787

97. Finding Peace and Purpose by Doing Less

788

96. The Scorecard for Gauging Optimal Oral Health

789

95. Building a Purpose Driven Life

790

94. Utilizing Sedation Dentistry for Dental Practice Growth

791

93. Identifying and Dropping Insufficient Insurance Providers

792

92. Rethinking Dental Practice Capacity to Maximize Revenue

793

91. The Hidden Revenue Potential in Emergency Patients

794

90. Hygiene and Recall Patients Impact in Dental Practice Stability

795

89. Servant Leadership: How Leaders Can Build Influence By Serving Others

796

88. Enhancing Practice Reputation Through Phone Call Management

797

87. Taking Action on Gratitude to Enact Positive Change

798

86. Finding and Hiring Associate Dentists for Practice Expansion

799

85. Gauging Achievement and Adjusting Course

800

84. The Pitfalls of Power in Dental Leadership

801

83. Nurturing Future Leaders Through the 12 Factors of Success

802

82. Practical Applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Dentistry

803

81. ROI Assumptions in Dental Equipment Investments

804

80. Profit-First Strategies for Growth

805

79. Google Reviews Impact on Growing Your Dental Practice

806

78. Mastering Effective Onboarding in Your Dental Practice

807

77. Mastering Task Lists for Team Efficiency

808

76. Crafting Mission, Vision, and Core Values in Your Dental Practice

809

75. Tactics vs Strategies for Longevity and Vitality

810

74. Crafting Memorable Experiences in Your Dental Practice

811

73. Know Where You Are to Get to Where You Want to Be

812

72. How to Create Welcoming Vibes in Your Dental Practice

813

71. The Effectiveness of Bonus Incentives in Dentistry

814

70. Reducing Dental Supply Expenses

815

69. Developing Culture: The Languages of Appreciation

816

68. Building Meaningful Patient Connections: “The Like Switch”

817

67. Amplify Productivity with “Deep Work”

818

66. Structured Productivity: “At Your Best”

819

65. Addressing Office Concerns: Staff Feedback and Frustrations

820

64. Powerful Systems, High Profits

821

63. Driving Profitability as a Solo Practitioner

822

62. A Dental Practice’s Journey of Growth and Achievement

823

61. Discoveries from the Dental Success Network

824

60. Communication Strategies: Driving Patient Understanding and Action

825

59. Treatment Planning: One Option for Success

826

58. Communication Strategies: Navigating the Money Talk in Your Practice

827

57. Communication Strategies: The ‘That’s Why’ Approach

828

56. Communication Strategies: Meaningful Patient Interactions

829

55. The Pursuit of Growth and Contentment in Practice Ownership

830

54. Strategies for Time Management and Goal Achievement

831

53. Productivity is a "2-fer"

832

52. Embracing Principles of Servant Leadership

833

51. Leveraging Scoreboards for Practice Growth and Success

834

Bonus Episode: Future-casting Marketing KPIs with Ryan Gross

835

50. From Small Practice to Big Success: The Power of Effective Systems

836

49. Analyzing Dental Hygiene Key Production Indicators

837

48. Improving Case Acceptance Rates in Your Dental Practice: Part 2

838

47. Improving Case Acceptance Rates in Your Dental Practice: Part 1

839

46. Key Production Indicators: Hygiene Numbers & Goals

840

45. Creating a Positive Patient Experience in Your Dental Practice

841

44. Reassessing Your Insurance Providers: Balancing Capacity and Demand in Your Practice

842

43. How Block Scheduling Can Transform Your Dental Practice

843

42. Track and Mitigate Patient Attrition in Your Practice

844

41. Utilizing Phone Call Answer Rates as KPIs

845

40. Leadership with Mindfulness

846

39. The Role of Accounts Receivable in Dental Practice Financial Health

847

38. Forward Production and Dentistry Key Production Indicators

848

37. Key Production Indicators in Dentistry

849

36. Big Picture Leadership

850

35. Unite Your Purpose and Career

851

34. Accelerating Momentum in Your Business

852

33. Success Stacks Through Consistent Effort

853

32. Embracing Risk to Navigate Change

854

31. Process Over Productivity for Meaningful Results

855

Whoops! Bonus - Journaling for Success

856

30. The Power of Rest: Why Taking a Vacation Is Essential for Your Well-Being

857

29. Optimizing Operations: Systematization for Efficiency and Success

858

28: Start With Why: Your Dental Practice’s True Purpose

859

27. Journal Your Way to Success

860

26. From Idea to Reality: Navigating a Dental Startup

861

25. Embracing Lifelong Learning: The Role of Mentors in Dentistry

862

24. Aligning Core Values with Employee Performance

863

23. How to Increase Google Reviews

864

22. Answer The Phone. It Matters—a lot.

865

21. "Fools give full vent to their rage, but the wise bring calm in the end"

866

20. Preparing For Quarter 2

867

19: Don't Worry Be Happy

868

18: One Rule to Rule your Day

869

17: Successful People; The Blue Print

870

16: Start Your Day Right

871

15: Procedure Mix

872

14: Dental Overhead

873

13: Dental Marketing

874

12: Fantastic Customer Experience

875

11: Onboarding Process; Not Just Day One

876

10: Dentistry; More Than a Service

877

9: Dysfunctional Teams

878

8: Systems

879

7: Decision Logic, The Scale

880

6: Mentorship

881

5: Extreme Ownership

882

4: Positive Thoughts- Positive Actions

883

3: No Bad Apples, Just a Bad Tree

884

2: T.E.A.M

885

1: Core Values: The Foundation