Practice Politics – How to Manage Bickering Team Members
A common consistently reported by practice owners, managers, and leaders across numerous industries, is navigating the complex world of social dynamics in the workplace. No matter how big or small, how corporate or casual your practice may be, there will always be the occasional disagreement or tension among well-meaning colleagues. Ultimately, it’s your responsibility as […]
245. Creating Success Through Clever Positive Innovation
There are heaps of wisdom to be picked up from this conversation with him. From learning about business models to creating recurring revenue and expanding your practice, Safa shares his thoughts and practical tips.
How to Turn Web Traffic Into Patients
This is a common pain point for practice owners – and indeed business owners – across the board. Web traffic is great to have but unless it’s translating to conversions and sales, it’s more or less a vanity metric. So, here are some tried and tested pointers for converting web traffic into patients – from […]
What is a Dental Coach?
If I had a dollar for every time I’ve introduced myself as a dental coach and been met with confusion, I could probably start a whole new practice. Those not in the dental industry fail to see the need, but dental coaches play an important part in developing dental practices for the good of the […]
Advice on Building a World-Class Team
To transition from dentist to business owner, we need to be backed by a team. But with teams comes complexity. There are different personalities, desires, and preferences that all need to come together toward a singular goal: the success of the dental practice. Creating the perfect team is often a trial and error situation. For […]
Top Tips for Making Big Impacts as a Dental Entrepreneur
Every dental entrepreneur is juggling multiple priorities. Patient care, business finances, operational and team challenges. However, amongst the melee, there is an underlying drive to make a bigger impact. We’re looking to make an impact that goes beyond our daily business and leave a legacy that endures. But how is that done? It’s difficult when […]
Intellectual Property for Dentists: ‘Must Know’ Info for 2018
If I said it was high time you got yourself to an intellectual property (IP) workshop for dentists, you might think I was slightly off track with my coaching strategy. However, if you’re a dental entrepreneur, chances are at some point, the question of intellectual property will come onto your radar. In fact, now more […]
105. Protecting Your Practice Intellectual Property with Chris Round
On this episode, I’m joined by lawyer Chris Round to share his insights on protecting your dental practice’s intellectual property assets. As dental practice owners, we might not think that we have any “intellectual property” to protect. But nothing could be further from the truth. From trademarking your practice name and logo, to […]
Why Success is Not a Solo Sport: A Checklist for Every Dental Entrepreneur
Every dental entrepreneur can learn a lot from the sporting arena. Especially at the elite level, there are lessons for dental business that warrant a ‘sit up and focus’ kind of attention. Now, I’m partial to my sporting analogies, it’s true. But I have to say, I was more than inspired when Steven Bradbury gave […]
Surprising Questions a Dentist Should Ask Before Building Orthodontic Business
Many dentists resist integrating orthodontic business into their practice. Seeing it as yet another ‘to do’ on their already endless list, it can very easily be thrown in the ‘too hard’ basket. But before you get too carried away and make a long shot into the ‘too hard’ hoop, consider this: Orthodontic business is one […]