Relentless Dentist

Send us a textThis week’s guest, Stuart Faught of Praze, is a well-known figure in the dental sphere as his expertise in reputation management has assisted thousands of dental practices grow exponentially by helping them develop and enhance long-term trust.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/Stuart-Faught    

Send us a textI am re-releasing one of the more popular and the No. 1 most downloaded episode of all my podcasts. It features the incredibly insightful Dr. Thomas Grass as he recounts the story of how he found dentistry and the path that led him to this career. This is one of the most powerful conversations I have ever had on the show, as Tom delves deep into the importance of being present and how to avoid always looking to the future or your next achievement.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/dr-tom-grass

Send us a textTwo of my favorite people in this profession, Dr. Molly Karmazin and Dr. Corey Karmazin, join me on this week's podcast to unpack their secrets to success. Drs. Corey and Molly are among those featured in my "Dentist On A Mission" book. They practice in a gorgeous, state-of-the-art facility in Sioux Falls, SD alongside a very enthusiastic high-performance team.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/drs-karmazin

Send us a textIt feels great to reconnect with a good friend, Dr. Peter Bowman, whom I guested in my podcast 5 years back talking about The Art of Believing and Achieving. Fast forward to the present, Peter now owns a world-ranked 9-hole golf course and his dental practice is currently focused on implant cases in varying degrees of complexity, sedation dentistry, and Invisalign.   Listen in as Peter gives us a glimpse of what his work week looks like, his undertaking outside the practice, how he adapted his practice model to his other ventures, biohacking, and a trip down memory lane on how luck played a role in why he got into dentistry.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/dr-peter-bowman

Send us a textDr. Jordan Brown reminds me of what’s good about the profession of dentistry. His “Why not me?” attitude is truly admirable. He may be a resident, but don’t let his youth fool you — he is wise beyond his years. His robust story, compelling bio, and positive disposition will surely inspire many in our profession.   Listen in as Dr. Jordan talks about skyrocketing dental tuition, becoming a lifelong student of clinical and communication skills, the importance of access to care of the underserved, and leveraging Instagram as a force for good.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/dr-jordan-brown

Send us a textHiring is complicated. You don't want to be working with a team who doesn't embrace and support your goals. Good thing Laura Nelson is there to guide us throughout the process. She recently released a new book, "Hiring without Hesitation: A How-To for Small Business Success" which I am excited to share. I've known Laura for a long time, and I admire the honest value she's bringing to the dental industry.   Listen in as Laura talks about best practices in hiring the right people for your practice and how to quickly spot a potential rockstar. She also touches on office culture and why you should involve the whole team in the hiring process.   You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/laura-nelson  

Send us a textI have a confession to make. My journey to business was not a piece of cake. You see, I’m an introvert posing to be an extroverted guy trying to connect with the community where I was building my practice. Then came Matthew Pollard, the person that I can relate to. He is the author of the well-received book “The Introvert's Edge. How the Quiet and Shy Can Outsell Anyone”. He’s also a confessed introvert. Yet, instead of making his introversion a handicap, he successfully transformed it into an asset and made it work to his advantage. Listen in as Matthew talks about how to find systems that will allow you to fill those skills gaps and leverage on your natural introverted strengths.  Find a strategy as an introvert that will work for you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/matthew-pollard

Send us a textIn 2009, in this dusty space in Avon, Colorado, I spent all my cash on learning for a six-month Ortho, Sedation, and Invisalign because I wanted to be this marketable person. One thing I could say, it is much harder than it looks -- but not for Grace Rizza. She’s been growing businesses at the age of 22, and her approach to business is both commendable and inspiring. It’s no wonder she was a 2019 Honoree at the Daily Herald Business Ledger’s Influential Women in Business Awards. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/grace-rizza

Send us a textOver my years as a podcaster, some of my very favorite interviews have been when I’ve brought friends onto the show, and this episode will definitely fall into that category. Dr. Pete McClellan is a dentist with multiple practices in Kansas City, a visionary, and a fantastic leader who was named a top dentist in Hawaii for two years in a row. Listen in as we talk about the importance of creating a workplace where people actually want to work, as well as how a mission statement can help to weed out those who don’t fit within the culture of the practice. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3aULRQw

Send us a textThe single most important decision I made in my dental practice was the moment I stopped trying to create followers with this broken, top-down management style and started a leadership development program for everyone on my team. Today’s guest, Chuck Blakeman, is a world-renowned expert on this topic. He is a successful entrepreneur, best-selling business author, and TEDx speaker who has built 12 businesses around the world and now uses his experience to advise others. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/37vw3Bk