

The Thriving Dentist Show
Gary Takacs
The Thriving Dentist Show by Gary Takacs guides dental practice owners and dentists in creating a profitable practice with financial independence while delivering hallmark-level quality of care.
Gary’s lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons for you to become successful.
Gary’s lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons for you to become successful.
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Jan 13, 2021 • 54min
Strategies to Avoid Burnout
If you're not careful, you can get too caught up in the realities of day-to-day practice to the point where you may begin to experience burnout. Around 84% of dentists today have experienced burnouts during some part of their careers! In this Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary discuss 6 Strategies that you can use to avoid burnout. Tune in to this episode and learn more about this important topic!

Jan 6, 2021 • 56min
Fast Track to Practice Ownership
Are you looking forward to becoming a Dental Practice Owner? Whether you're a young dentist passionate about owning a practice or a dental student looking forward to becoming a practice owner someday, you will find that there are many ways to work towards that goal. In this Thriving Dentist episode, Naren & Gary share great insights on how you can fast track your way towards successfully becoming a practice owner! Listen now!

Dec 30, 2020 • 53min
What is your BHAG?
BHAG stands for Big, Hairy, Audacious Goal. Having a BHAG will inspire you to set the right elements in place that will help you achieve this goal! In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary & Naren talk about the importance of a B.H.A.G for every practice. They also share a few examples of a BHAG that you can adapt for your own practice in 2021.

Dec 23, 2020 • 55min
5 Tips to Make 2021 Your Best Year Yet!
Are you looking forward to 2021? It's no doubt that many practices had to put a hold on their plans on practice growth in 2020. Today as we draw closer to a new year, we seem to have a bit more certainty as things start to unfold, from where we were earlier this year. In this episode, Gary shares 5 specific tips that will help you as a dentist make 2021 your best year yet!

Dec 16, 2020 • 56min
Is the Solo Dentist Practice Model Dead?
The solo dentist practice model is not what it once was. It is increasingly difficult for dentists to keep up with the latest technology while managing overheads as well as finding meaningful work-life balance. In this week’s episode, Gary discusses the future of the solo dentist model as well as viable alternatives for dentists who are looking to thrive well into the future. Listen Now!

Dec 9, 2020 • 59min
How to Use ‘After’ Photos to Promote High Value Services in Your Practice
After photographs have long been an effective way to inspire desire and confidence. In this week's episode, Gary and Naren discuss how dental practices can successfully leverage “after” photos to influence patients to choose high-value services. This episode is filled with useful advice and real-life experiences that will help you create stunning portraits as well as attract patients. Listen Now!

Dec 2, 2020 • 59min
Mergers and Acquisitions in a Thriving Practice
Post covid -19, dentists have been facing challenges running their practices. This has presented an exciting opportunity for thriving practices to grow their patient base by merging or acquiring such practices. In this episode, Gary & Naren discuss how to identify and execute a successful practice merger that is mutually beneficial. This is one episode you will find extraordinary value in. Listen Now!

Nov 25, 2020 • 52min
Strategies to Fill 92%+ of Your Available Hygiene Appointments!
The hygiene department represents a hidden potential for many practices. In today’s episode, Gary examines the importance of the hygiene department in a thriving dental practice. Together they discuss 4 well-defined goals that dentists should pursue en route to making the hygiene department the profit center of the practice. This episode is full of practical tips that you can immediately apply. Listen Now!

Nov 18, 2020 • 58min
Taking Your Practice From Good to Great!
Transformation is a word we hear so often these days and for valid reasons. In this week's episode, Gary elaborates on how to build a truly great practice and sets out key goals that every dentist should pursue to achieve greatness. This episode shows you that the path to greatness is not as daunting as you think and that you can build a great practice by achieving six clear goals. Listen Now!

Nov 11, 2020 • 52min
How to Grow the Whitening Component of Your Practice
A whiter & brighter smile plays a crucial role in forming positive impressions. In this week’s episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of the whitening component in your practice and how growing this segment will lead to more patients being interested in cosmetic and restorative dentistry. This episode will give you the knowledge and the confidence to develop a flourishing whitening component in your practice.