Investment Grade Practice: A Dentist Podcast

Are you living the lifestyle you want? Having an Investment Grade Practice means you have choices. Join Dr. Victoria Peterson and Dr. Clint Euse as they discuss the keys to dental partnerships, schedules, and finances that let you make the choices you want to live the life you deserve.

Optimization means getting off the plateau in your dental practice, and to the next level of value and ease. But optimization means different things for different doctors. Tune in today as Dr. Victoria Peterson dives into strategies and thought processes you can use to optimize your Investment Grade Practice.

Having an Investment Grade Practice means you have difficult choices to make. Join your host Dr. Victoria Peterson with special guest, Dr. Nikki Green as they dive deep into how Dr. Nikki Green used savvy business practices to build her Investment Grade Practices and what tools she used to help with the tough choices involved in selling her practice at the highest profit to help highlight the best...

In this special crossover episode of the award-winning Investment Grade Practices Podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson, and Everyday Practices Dental Podcast co-host Regan Robertson discuss how this above and below-the-line framework applies to metrics while offering insights into how you can elevate your practice's performance. Jump into this conversation to learn how understanding these metr...

Welcome to a special crossover of the award-winning Everyday Practices Dental Podcast and highly acclaimed Investment Grade Practices Podcast, featuring a conversation between Regan Robertson and Dr. Victoria Peterson. In this episode, we dive into the dynamics of leadership and practice management, as Regan and Dr. Victoria explore the critical balance between above-the-line strategic planning an...

As the landscape of the dental profession evolves and responds to volatile economic conditions and shifting dynamics, it's more crucial than ever for dentists to be prepared for the financial challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. In this timely and insightful episode of Investment Grade Practices Podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson and Dr. Bruce B. Baird (co-founder of PDA, and host of...

In this episode of the Investment Grade Practice Podcast, Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares her journey from burnout to building a thriving, patient-centered practice. She reveals how defining her philosophy of care, mastering business metrics like hourly production, and fostering a strong team culture transformed her approach to dentistry. Tune in for inspiring insights and actionable strategies to reig...

Do you know where you're going in your business? Without an end goal in mind, dentists often flounder. Should you sell? Should you buy? Can you retire? The questions are endless and the answers elusive. I'm taking the guesswork out of your business today by sharing what you need to know to craft your dental practice into the valuable asset it should be to support your long-term goals.

Marketing is key to building an Investment Grade Practice.  It's so important that it's one of the 4 quadrants of an IGP practice. And not just any marketing: authentic marketing. Entrepreneurial dentists like you know that you need the right patients to build a practice you love walking into daily. Join me today to learn how you can craft an authentic marketing strategy that supports your Investm...

In this powerful episode, we're diving into the concept of freedom - what it really means and how we can achieve it, both in business and life. Dr. Bruce B. Baird, Victoria Peterson S.s. D., and Regan Robertson share their personal and professional experiences to living freely and discuss how freedom extends beyond financial success, exploring inner peace, clarity, and the strength to make courage...

In this episode of Investment Grade Practice podcast, we delve even deeper into the critical metric of whether your patients say "yes" to treatment (and how often) and explore innovative ways to streamline financing presentations. Since one-third of your patients will wait to make their treatment decision, this episode is fully dedicated to patient reactivation. By staying in relationship with you...

If you're going to grow your business, you need to grow your people. So many dentists struggle to find and retain a passionate team. What's the secret? Today, Dr. Adrienne Reynolds and I dive into the character traits, driving passions, and work needs of dedicated dental teams. 

Communication is the cornerstone of building an Investment Grade Practice. In this episode of Investment Grade Practices Podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson is joined by Dr. Christopher Bowman of Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte (Charlotte, NC). They discuss the intricacies of effective communication, and insights into how communication intertwines with marketing strategies, leading to predict...

Recapping her conversation with Dr. Jonathan Ehlers (see Episode 132) in this episode of the Investment Grade Practices podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson talks about setting the standard for excellence in your practice. She explores how to bring your vision down to your team's level to ensure that everyone is on the same page and working toward the same goals, as well as the three stages in...

Investment Grade Practices Podcast host Dr. Victoria Peterson is joined by the highly esteemed Dr. Sam Shamardi, a renowned periodontist and leader in dental education. Together, they tackle a subject that often goes overlooked when building successful dental practices: practitioner wellness. Dr. Shamardi shares his expertise on mental health, burnout, and a critical issue facing dental profession...

In this episode of the Investment Grade Practices podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson is joined by the remarkable Dr. Jonathan Ehlers, the visionary dentist behind Tiger Family Dental in Sedalia, Missouri. Dr. Ehlers shares insights into empowering associates and building a thriving practice in his blue-collar community. Learn how he paved the way for his new associate to be successful by dis...

We're all interested in knowing how we perform, and there are many metrics we can use to measure this. But what if it all came back to one thing: your philosophy of care. That is, after all, what drives your patients' care. How they view their own health is derived from how you view their health. So how comfortable are you in explaining that to all of your patients? And what can you do to improve?...

In this episode of the Investment Grade Practices podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson welcomes dental luminary and beacon of ethical leadership Dr. Maggie Augustyn. They delve into the complex and critical realm of ethical decision-making in the dental profession, each sharing their experiences, unraveling the intricacies of maintaining ethical standards while navigating the challenges of hir...

Why do promising new hires sometimes fail to meet expectations shortly after joining the team? Investment Grade Practices Podcast host Dr. Victoria Peterson explores the stages of team development - Forming, Storming, Norming, and Performing - and reveals how to navigate the "storming" phase to ensure new team members thrive.  

The way you brand yourself can make or break your team In today's competitive landscape, the way you brand yourself as an employer can make your break your practice. Join Dr. Victoria Peterson in this episode of the Investment Grade Practices Podcast as she dives into the essential strategies of employer branding that every dental practice needs to know so you can proactively establish and enhance...

Mastering the art of strategic recruitment to build a winning team Are you stuck reacting to hiring challenges or are you taking proactive steps to build your ideal team? This episode of the Investment Grade Practice Podcast, host Dr. Victoria Peterson tackles navigating the complexities of hiring in today's competitive environment.  

Discover how putting your team first can lead to unprecedented success and satisfaction As Productive Dentist Academy gears up to celebrate its 20th anniversary, Investment Grade Practices Podcast host Dr. Victoria Peterson and special guest Dr. Maggie Augustyn reflect on the profound impact of leadership styles and team dynamics. They discuss how putting your team first can elevate not just the w...

"We've got to stop thinking about 'patients' and 'case acceptance,' and start thinking about 'human beings.'" ~Dr. Victoria Peterson Join Investment Grade Practices Podcast host Dr. Victoria Peterson as she sits down with Marla Merritt from AcceptCare, a leader in patient finance solutions. Together, they explore innovative strategies that can help your patients say "yes" to care, even in challeng...

In this episode of Investment Grade Practices Podcast, your host Dr. Victoria Peterson tackles one of the hottest topics in the dental profession: employee retention. It's no secret that the pandemic upended the traditional workplace, with nearly 40 percent of employees leaving their positions and many shifting to virtual work. This episode takes a good look at comprehensive research conducted by...

Welcome to the latest episode of the Investment Grade Practices Podcast with your host, Dr. Victoria Peterson. In this insightful episode, Dr. Peterson sits down with Stephenie Goddard, the dynamic CEO of Glidewell, a leading force in the dental lab industry. With nearly two decades at Glidewell, Stephenie offers a unique perspective on the challenges and opportunities facing dental practices toda...