What happens when a dentist swaps the race for patient volume for a practice built on quality care and real satisfaction?
In this episode, Dr. Ahad Ahmed unveils his unique approach to running a general dental practice: from launching his first office in 2023 to opening a second, all while navigating the hidden challenges of patient volume and administrative overload. Sharing his story, Dr. Ahmed explores why clear communication and value-driven partnerships have been key to his business growth, and how collaborating with a younger dentist has shaped his leadership style. He shows how he outsources crucial administrative tasks, freeing up his team for what truly matters: providing excellent patient care.
But the journey hasn't been without tough lessons. Dr. Ahmed explains how a shift in priorities, from high turnover to quality care and workplace satisfaction, propelled him to drop low-paying insurance plans and refine his hiring process. He opens up about the pitfalls of hiring based on convenience over compatibility and dives into how adopting technology has streamlined operations and reduced costs. As the conversation wraps up, Dr. Ahmed offers actionable advice for fellow dentists: embrace change, learn from mistakes, and focus on building a practice that aligns with your personal values.
What You'll Learn in This Episode:
- The critical roles of partnership and clear communication in practice growth
- Strategies for managing high patient volumes without burning out your team
- Why and how to outsource administrative tasks like billing and insurance
- The benefits and challenges of dropping low-paying insurance plans
- The importance of hiring for personality fit and capability
- Lessons learned from past hiring mistakes and improving team retention
- How leveraging technology can lower overhead and improve services
- Shifting your business mindset from patient volume to quality care
- Balancing work-life demands in a rapidly growing practice
Listen today to hear Dr. Ahmed's journey from high-volume to high-value!
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Guest: Dr. Ahad Ahmed
Practice Name: Easy Breezy Dental
Check out Ahad's Media:
Website: easybreezydental.com
Email: info@easybreezydental.com
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