The Cost of Building New + Hiring Associates (again)

Jun 5, 2024

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Trey Tippit

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Experienced dentists Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora discuss the challenges of hiring and onboarding dental associates while Dr. Peter Boulden moderates. They highlight the importance of progress over perfection in hiring decisions, financial implications, and the need for the right fit in the practice. The conversation also covers hiring for business needs, balancing diversity, continued education, and mentorship for success.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

Expansion Strategies for Dental Practices

02:03 • 13min

Enhancing Engagement with Personalized Messages and Addressing Unanswered Calls in Dentistry Practices

14:47 • 4min

Analyzing Data, AI in Dentistry, and Hiring Associates

18:58 • 24min

Strategies for Marketing and Onboarding Associates

43:01 • 2min

Building Skills, Mentorship, and Business Success in Dentistry

44:55 • 10min

Discussion about Upcoming Bulletproof Conference and Registration Benefits

54:48 • 2min

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 352 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora DESCRIPTION The conversation covers the challenges and considerations of hiring and onboarding dental associates, as well as the impact of construction costs on practice expansion. Join us in discussing the decision-making process, financial implications, and the importance of finding the right fit for the practice. We'll also explore the concept of progress over perfection and the need for flexibility in hiring decisions. The conversation covers a range of topics related to hiring and onboarding dental associates, including the importance of hiring for the business rather than personal preferences, the need for balance and diversity in the practice, the role of continued education and mentorship, and the value of creating leverage through hiring. TAKEAWAYS

Hiring and onboarding dental associates requires careful consideration and flexibility.
Construction costs have a significant impact on practice expansion and decision-making.
The concept of progress over perfection is important in the hiring process, and it's essential to be open to different candidates.
Financial implications and the need for a thorough decision-making process are key factors in hiring dental associates. Hiring for the business, not personal preferences
The importance of balance and diversity in the practice
The role of continued education and mentorship in onboarding
Creating leverage through hiring
The significance of trust transfers and vulnerability in the onboarding process

CHAPTERS 00:00 Soaring with Sea Planes and Construction Costs 03:13 The Impact of Construction Costs on Practice Expansion 15:22 Automated reviews versus personalization 25:08 The Thoroughbred Associate 31:21 Interviewing associates 42:49 Blue Ocean Strategies in Dentistry 46:57 Training New Dentists during Onboarding 54:15 Bulletproof Summit REFERENCES Bulletproof Summit 2024