by [email protected] | May 24, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Would you rather be compensated for who you are or what you do? It’s a question worth pondering as you embark on your journey to differentiate yourself in the dental industry.
It’s time to go beyond offering exceptional dental services and create a unique identity that resonates with your target audience. By investing in who you are as a dental practice, you will attract patients who value your unique qualities and are willing to pay a premium for your services.
In this episode, I discuss why this is a really bad time to be “just another dentist.”
- So if you want to know what it takes to increase your revenue with less effort …
- If you’re ready to design your practice’s essence and how it’s perceived by patients …
- If you want to be in a category of one in your community so you can get paid more and take more time off…
Tune in now!
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
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Key Quotes:
- “Without a clear brand, identity, and messaging, these same practices are gonna fail to establish a memorable and consistent patient experience, resulting in reduced patient loyalty and engagement.”
- “A weak brand fails to build trust and credibility, making it harder to persuade potential patients to choose your services, AKA case acceptance.”
- “A dental practice with a high-impact brand enjoys several advantages. It stands out in the competitive market, attracting more attention and interest from potential patients.”
- “A strong brand establishes trust, credibility, and a positive reputation, making it easier to convert interested individuals into loyal patients.”
- “A high-impact brand fosters patient loyalty and advocacy, resulting in word-of-mouth referrals that reduce marketing costs and increase revenue growth opportunities.”
Featured on the Show:
- People: Dan Kennedy, author and founder of Magnetic Marketing
- People: John Jantsch, author of “Duct Tape Marketing”, speaker, and marketing consultant
- Organization: Nike, a multinational corporation known for its athletic footwear and apparel
- Organization: Apple, a technology company known for its innovative products and sleek design
- Organization: Deloitte, an international professional services network
- Publication: Harvard Business Review, a general management magazine published by Harvard Business Publishing
- Movie: Air
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by [email protected] | Apr 26, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Are you still struggling to manage the daily demands of running your business? I understand how challenging it can be. That’s why I want to share my proven strategies for effective time management and goal-setting that have helped me take my practice to the next level.
I believe in work-life integration and nurturing relationships with your team, friends, and family. By creating a personalized plan, you will have time for yourself and those who matter most. Whether you’re looking to expand your services, improve your marketing strategy, or assess staff performance, what I’m sharing will help you get there.
In this episode, I discuss why every minute you spend in planning saves ten minutes in execution.
- So if you want to win your week with one hour on Sunday;
- If you want to get every day started Like a Boss;
- If you want to efficiently end your workdays so that you can enjoy more profits in your dental practice.
Tune in now!
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
Join The Leading Dentist Collective – the free collaborative community for single-location dental practice owners who want to unleash their people, profits, and purpose.
Key Quotes:
- “Dentists who spend most of their time executing routine tasks of seeing patients on the schedule without considering a bigger picture are more likely to experience burnout.”
- “Without a clear strategic plan, dentists themselves will lack direction and purpose, therefore, their teams will lack direction and purpose.”
- “Creating these time blocks mapped out long in advance on your calendar, so you know when you’re going to sit down and what you’re going to deliver within that session. That’s smart business. “
- “Job one is making sure that it’s all mapped out, that there’s a cadence and a routine.”
- “Review the day-to-day operations of your practice and ensure that they’re efficient, effective, and aligned with the overall strategy of the organization.”
- “You should map out time for you, time for your family, the kids, practices, whatever else is going on to make sure that this is well integrated.“
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by [email protected] | Mar 29, 2023 | Prescriptions for your Practice
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Dental practice owners, we have all encountered the struggles and doubts caused by the pandemic. With no guaranteed return to pre-pandemic conditions, it is essential that we modify and develop new ways of managing our practices.
Let us explore PERMA and Flourishing that may transform your dental practice and keep you ahead of the competition. PERMA model concentrates on five essential elements that lead to a person’s well-being.
In this episode, I discuss why the way we work is such a train wreck.
- So if you want to understand the PERMA method to higher productivity…
- If you want to feel less tired and worried about your dental practice…
- If you know why your employees need a best friend at work so that you can put an end to team turnover…
Tune in now!
By implementing these elements into your practice, you can craft a positive workplace, enhance the patient experience, increase employee engagement, and develop resilience during tough times.
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
Join The Leading Dentist Collective – the free collaborative community for single-location dental practice owners who want to unleash their people, profits, and purpose.
Key Quotes:
- “A people-first flourishing practice that aims to bring out the best in the owner, the best in the team, the best in patients, and the best in the community can win in this new economy.”
- “If the team is not feeling great, it’s going to permeate into the patient experience.”
- “When you hire somebody, their number one job is to be a supportive teammate.”
- “The biggest problem in the workplace is meaningless work. People are no longer willing to trade their time for your dollars.”
- “Anchor your team’s work to meaning.”
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by [email protected] | Dec 28, 2022 | Uncategorized
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“We are what we repeatedly do… therefore excellence is not an act, but a habit.” — Will Durant
Habits are a powerful influence that affects our actions and outcomes. If you’re passionate about habits, you understand how important it is to form positive habits that lead to success. However, even if you are not habit-obsessed, developing a habit-based leadership philosophy can have a significant impact on you, your team, and patient care. Focusing on the habits that need to be stopped, sustained, and started can result in improved results in many aspects of life, like profitability, productivity, and patient care. Welcome to the world of habit-based leadership – let’s explore the potential it holds!
In this episode, I discuss the minuscule habits that lead to a massive impact.
- So if you want to build the two critical habits that enhance your team’s morale and productivity…
- If you want to capitalize on habits that create. an unfair advantage for your dental practice…
- If you want to grow your leadership skills and confidence so you can make 2023 your most profitable, enjoyable year yet…
Tune in now!
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
Check out our New Case Study, “Discover How To Recession-Proof Your Dental Practice In The Next 60 Days So That You Increase Profits & Avoid Losing Key Team Members” now at: http://thenorecessiondentist.com/casestudy.
Key Quotes:
- “Working harder isn’t working.”
- “There’s a time and a place to make sure that we’re working very smart as well.”
- “Leadership and practice potential is a reflection of your habits.”
- “The payoff of new habit installation is always delayed.”
- “The thing that you are most committed to, the thing that I’m most committed to is our identity, and confidence elevates that identity.”
- “Make sure that you’re working on productive habits and building your confidence simultaneously because they’ll start to synergize.”
- “An innovation habit and a communication habit turn your team’s frustration into the raw material for growth and reduced stress.”
- “Make sure that you’re upgrading your habits, and that makes you more clear, energetic, and courageous because that makes you a more influential role model. And then that allows you to wield the tools of influence to impact these people in a hugely positive way.”
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by [email protected] | Oct 26, 2022 | Prescriptions for your Practice, Uncategorized
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Is it time to raise your fees?
The biggest problem I see in the marketplace is the increasing cost of doing business. Dental practice owners must have the courage to set their fees high enough that they don’t have to work harder or take a pay cut in this volatile economy. It’s part of the game of doing business.
But how do you know when it’s time to raise your fees?
Doc, if you want to:
- Retain your top team members,
- Understand the different dental patient value systems, and
- Keep up with inflation so you can succeed in a volatile economy, then
Tune in now!
Listen in and find solutions to common practice issues at Prescriptions for Your Practice.
Check out our New Case Study, “Discover How To Recession-Proof Your Dental Practice In The Next 60 Days So That You Increase Profits & Avoid Losing Key Team Members” now at: http://thenorecessiondentist.com/casestudy.
Key Quotes:
- “The underlying problem is that the owner’s confidence and self-esteem play a major role in setting the fees.”
- “We don’t let our personal insecurities keep our practice from growing.”
- “Nurture that savvy business owner, CEO, and entrepreneur who makes intellectual decisions that are best for long-term practice.”
- “There’s a value in a relationship that exceeds and is more important to them [patient] than your fees.”
- “The trust and rapport you’ve built up, that emotional equity has a real value, and it’s worth more to most of your patients than worrying about and getting all frantic about a fee bump.”
- “You’ll need to continue investing in your technology, training, and team to provide a premium patient experience.”
- “Be courageous, be bold, raise your fees, and pay yourself what you’re really worth, which is probably more than what you’re paying yourself right now.”
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