The Irreplaceable Practice - For dentists who refuse to become a commodity

“Trust is equal parts character and competence... You can look at any leadership failure, and it's always a failure of one or the other.”  ―  Stephen M.R. Covey

After eight years of accounting, Nate Rivera decided he needed to find something that really drove him and allowed him to interact with people the way he wanted to. Now, years later, Nate is on his way to his doctorate in dentistry. He joins the show today to discuss his transition into dentistry and why the idea of being father pushed him to take the initial steps. You can find show notes and mor...

“Identity is a prison you can never escape, but the way to redeem your past is not to run from it, but to try to understand it, and use it as a foundation to grow.”― Jay-Z

"Leadership is influence, nothing more, nothing less...titles don't have much value when it comes to leading. True leadership cannot be awarded, appointed, or assigned, it comes only from influence, and that cannot be mandated. It must be earned." - John C. Maxwell

“Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear - not absence of fear.”  ―  Mark Twain

"Fatigue makes cowards of us all." - Vince Lombardi 

“Instead of wondering when your next vacation is, maybe you should set up a life you don't need to escape from.” ― Seth Godin

“All great leaders have understood that their number one responsibility is cultivating their own discipline and personal growth. Those who cannot lead themselves cannot lead others.” - John C. Maxwell 

“ You will never be entirely comfortable. This is the truth behind the champion – he is always fighting something. To do otherwise is to settle .” –  Julien Smith  

Most of our practices have been thrown into more than a little bit of a curveball as we limit our access to patients, try to protect our teams, and more to prevent the spread of COVID-19. If you’re wondering what’s next and how to stay sane in this lockdown mode, Dr. Cristian Pavel carries some important insight and information that will help you greatly during this difficult time and encourage yo...

"Success is born out of faith, an undying passion, and a relentless drive." - Steph Curry

On this episode we break down dental practice owners' 3 diagnoses 

“Every day, you reinvent yourself. You’re always in motion. But you decide every day: forward or backward.” — James Altucher

"I knew that when I was 80 I was not going to regret having tried this. I was not going to regret trying to participate in this thing called the Internet that I thought was going to be a really big deal. I knew that if I failed I wouldn’t regret that, but I knew the one thing I might regret is not ever having tried." - Jeff Bezos

"Know the philosophy, know the details, and ignore everything in the middle." - Gary Vaynerchuk 

"Care about people’s approval, and you will always be their prisoner." – Lao Tzu

"It's not hard to make decisions when you know what your  values are." - Roy Disney 

Dr. Kyle Stanley has accomplished a lot in dentistry at a young age, and he’s joining me to share his story and the journey that got him to where he is today. He gives incredible insight into how to tap into the most valuable resources around you in order to make your way to the top faster. He also explains how speaking about mental health issues has become a big part of his career and why it’s so...

The rule says that leaders should be making decisions when they have between 40-70% of the information needed. Make a decision with less than 40%, then you’re “shooting from the hip”. Wait until you have more than 70% of the information, and you’ve waited too long. You become indecisive and overwhelmed, and you stand to risk the productivity of your practice. 

"Accountability breeds response-ability." ― Stephen R. Covey

“Meditation is all about the pursuit of nothingness. It’s like the ultimate rest. It’s better than the best sleep you’ve ever had. It’s a quieting of the mind.” Hugh Jackman

Invest your energy in things you can control. Cut or reduce a cost each day to preserve cash. 

"Every adversity, every failure, every heartache carries with it the seed of an equal or greater benefit." - Napoleon Hill

"“I tell people that going for a run is like taking a little bit of Prozac and a little bit of Ritalin because, like the drugs, exercise elevates these neurotransmitters." - Dr. John Ratey

“Never discourage anyone who continually makes progress, no matter how slow.” - Plato