The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2310: Outsourcing Smart Delegation and the Joy of Leadership
Aug 12, 2025
In a lively discussion, Doug Fettig, a CPA and dental business advisor, shares his insights on effective dental practice management and leadership. He tackles the common struggles dentists face, from burnout to the pitfalls of poor delegation. Doug encourages breaking free from an "Eeyore" mindset by adopting abundance thinking and emphasizes the transformative power of hiring the right office manager. He advocates for outsourcing tasks while retaining leadership and clinical roles, ensuring dentists can thrive without feeling overwhelmed.
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Early Dropout Turned Global Traveler
- Doug left college at 20 to hitchhike around Europe and later returned to finish his education.
- Those travels and varied jobs shaped his unconventional perspective on business and leadership.
Dental School Leaves A Leadership Gap
- Dentists often become CEOs overnight with little leadership or business training from dental school.
- Without investing in leadership skills, owners limit both personal joy and practice potential.
Leadership Impacts Joy And Burnout
- Beyond money, dentists are leaving joy on the table by not developing leadership and culture.
- Improving leadership directly increases team and personal happiness, reducing burnout risks.