DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations
Emmet Scott - CEO, Growth Leader
DEO'S Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations is for dental leaders who are seeking to build thriving dental organizations and have more profit, time, and impact. DEO Partner Emmet Scott hosts successful dental entrepreneurs, DSO leaders, and subject matter experts, from across the dental industry. Though the industry has more opportunities than ever, organizations and leaders have more questions than ever. DEO'S Growth Secrets Podcast is a space where dental industry leaders discuss tough problems and share solutions for how to make a positive impact and achieve success.
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Mar 21, 2018 • 16min
19: Alignment in ASTRO
Having the flexibility to do what we want, when we want, can cause misalignment in our organizations. Alignment takes consistent effort and does not happen overnight. In this episode of DSO Secrets, I introduce you to the business pillars used in our executive team in our organization; ASTRO (Alignment, Support, Transparency, Results and Ownership). We start with the 'A' in ASTRO - Alignment.
Mar 14, 2018 • 28min
18: For Boards, Executives and Investors of DSOs
This episode of DSO Secrets is geared towards non-clinical investors and executives in the DSO space and persons coming into the area for the first time. Developing clinicians with the right mindset and providing them with the right resources are important factors that make their DSOs successful. We encourage synergy between yourself and your specialist that will benefit you as the investor, the clinician and their clients in the long run.
Feb 1, 2018 • 13min
17: Adding Specialty Services
Integrating a specialty service can add value to your practice. However, there are some factors that you must consider before making the next step. Is the value added incremental or exponential? Why are you adding a specialty service? Will the services require training? We reflect on these questions and more on this episode of DSO Secrets.
Jan 25, 2018 • 17min
16: Patient Experience
The decisions we make are emotionally driven; whether we believe it or not. This is why the "Patient Experience" is important, as it captures the value patients feel when they are provided with superior service. Learn how to step up your value and increase your customer base on this episode of DSO Secrets.
Dec 14, 2017 • 14min
15: Tools For Ambitious People
It's amazing to be ambitious, driven and committed to achieving goals. You make things happen and don't just sit and allow time to pass you by. However, ambitions sometimes slow you down in other aspects of life. You must put aside time to enjoy life, look at the past and compare your progression. How can you balance being ambitious without being too ambitious? Ambitious secrets are shared on this episode of DSO Secrets.
Dec 6, 2017 • 13min
14: JV DSO's
It's important to consider the DSO structure when creating an entity that maximizes your financial success and gives you the ability to support your DSO mindset. Tune in as we go deeper into financing options when forming a DSO by looking at the pros and cons of partnering with dentists versus non-dentists. Feel free to join the discussion by leaving your comments on our DSO Secrets community page on Facebook. Looking forward to hearing from you!
Nov 30, 2017 • 20min
13: Financing Options in a Consolidating Market
The most important thing to consider, once you've decided that it's time to start or to grow your own DSO practice, is the capital and how it will be financed. In this episode of DSO Secrets, we look at the 2 main financing options - Debt and Equity. The option chosen can mean paying interest on a loan or selling shares of your business. However, the preferred option all boils down to what you see as the most successful route. Tune in and share your insight on the types of investors and when and how to invest.
Nov 22, 2017 • 18min
12: Does Culture Drive Profit
Is culture pure nonsense or does it actually have an impact on the profitability of your DSO? What about the other aspects of your business? Are there principles and values that you use to encourage your team to get to the top? We sometimes believe that we must inculcate a particular culture in order to be successful or to reject others that may cause a downfall in our businesses. Join the conversation on this episode of DSO Secrets and let us know if culture is the driver of profit in your organization.
Nov 8, 2017 • 17min
11: Hiring a COO
What are the major positions you believe will bring value to your practice or businesses? Are your needs clearly defined or are responsibilities completed on a by-the-way basis? In this episode of DSO Secrets, we answer these questions by looking at the bases of hiring a COO and the importance of confirming the positions needed to complete your executive leadership team. The sooner you clearly define your needs, the better. Join us and let us assist you in choosing the best COO for your dental business.
Nov 2, 2017 • 20min
10: Designing a Partnership
Sometimes, we reach a point in our business where we need another motivated mind to help the business grow. This is when you might contemplate forming a partnership. But what are some of the things to consider to ensure that the business is successful and not hurt due to any fallouts, equity agreements or operating agreements? Join our conversation on DSO Secrets as we talk partnerships that help you create incredible growth in your DSO, practice or company.
