The Best Practices Show with Kirk Behrendt

821: From Chaos to Control: How Systems Transform Your Practice – Miranda Beeson Do you want to save time, have more energy, and live a better life? For that to happen, you need systems! To help you figure out ways to optimize your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share some of ACT’s proven strategies that will transform your practice. To learn ho...

820: The Secrets to Successful Dental Partnerships: Insights from an Industry Expert – Paul Sletten You want a partner for your practice. But where do you find one, and how do you make it work? To help you choose the right doctor for you and your team, Kirk Behrendt brings back Paul Sletten, founder of the Sletten Group, to share the secrets to a lasting, successful partnership. Life is too short...

Do you want a better practice in 2025? If you want more balance and more freedom in the new year, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to reveal the keys to getting what you want out of life through your practice. To set yourself up for success for next year — and every year — listen to Episode 819 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More Ab...

Sometimes, saying thank you just isn't enough. But gifts aren't always what people want either! So, how do you show gratitude and appreciation to your team? In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings back Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to reveal the five languages of appreciation to help you make your team feel valued at work. To learn the easiest way to improve your culture, increase...

817: Smiles Not Sighs: 3 Steps to Implementing New Ideas in Your Practice – Courtney Dalton Is your team allergic to change? Do they sigh at every new idea you have? To start changing the way they react, keep listening to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Courtney Dalton, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three steps to get your team on board and excited for all of your future plans. To...

816: The 5 Most Important Questions in 2025 – Dr. Jim McKee If you want to enjoy dentistry, there are five questions you need to answer this year — and every year! To help you sustain a thriving practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share the five most important questions he wished he knew to answer early in his career. To learn how you can set a posi...

815: The Profitable Practice Paradox: Growing Without More Chairs – Miranda Beeson We’re taught that growth is good. But if you don't grow smart, you could be growing more while making less! To explain this paradox and help you become profitable, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to explain how to increase profitability without adding more chairs, more hours, o...

814: 1 Move, Infinite Differentiation Power – Heather Crockett You're not just a dentist. There is something unique and special about you and your practice! To help you figure out what that is and why it’s important for a thriving practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a step-by-step process to discover the things that differentiate your busine...

We say it all the time — language matters! Before, during, and after you meet with patients, how you communicate is critical. To help you navigate the art of communication and boost patient engagement, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share 20 of their favorite phrases you can start using today. To learn how to help patients take ownership of their health,...

812: Sharpen Your Vision: Differentiation Success – Part 4 – Adriana Booth There are dentists on every corner of the country. So, why would patients come to you? In the final episode of this four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you answer this question. Embrace differentiation, and you can finally set your practice apart! To learn how by...

811: Going Out-Of-Network: 3 Marketing Considerations – Eric Hubbard Do you tell yourself you can't go out-of-network? If you do, stop! You can , and today’s guest will teach you how. Kirk Behrendt brings in Eric Hubbard, a master marketer and founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, to help you be paid more to work less. If you're tired of the long hours, dealing with insurance, and less-than-ideal...

810: Building Your Dental Dream Team: Retention Through Shared Values – Heather Crockett Dentistry isn't the hard part about being a dentist — it’s finding and keeping great people! To help you make it a little bit easier, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share ACT’s tools and resources for developing and implementing your core values. To learn the secre...

809: Why Would a Patient Choose You as a Dentist? – Dr. Jim Otten There are over 200,000 dentists in the U.S. So, why would a patient choose your practice? To help you answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim Otten, co-instructor of Global Diagnosis Education, with advice for differentiating your business and giving patients an exceptional experience. To learn which areas to focus o...

808: Sharpen Your Vision: Defining Your Core Values – Part 3 – Robyn Theisen To continue the series on sharpening your vision, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a framework to help you define, establish, and carry out your core values. It is one of the most important things you will ever do as a business owner — so let's do it right! To learn the third ste...

807: Sharpen Your Vision: Defining Your Core Purpose – Part 2 – Carlie Einarson In part two of this four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Carlie Einarson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with the next building blocks to sharpen your vision: defining your core purpose. She explains why crafting a strong core purpose is important, the steps to do it, and how it will improve your practice. To lea...

806: 6 Critical Questions to Sharpen Your Vision – Part 1 – Miranda Beeson Directionless driving will get you stranded — and it’s the same for your business! In part one of a four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a strategic plan to help you get to where you want to go. Start answering these six critical questions, and you will be on your way...

805: Answers to 3 of the Biggest Questions in Dentistry – Dr. Christian Coachman How will dentistry be in the future? What should dentists today focus on? Is balance possible in this profession? To thoughtfully answer these three big questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, with his advice for navigating the personal and business side of being a...

804: Am I Overtreating My Patients? – Dr. Drew McDonald Doctors treat diseases as soon as they see it. They don't wait until the final stage! So, why aren't dentists doing the same? To encourage you to start diagnosing more and treating patients early, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Drew McDonald from the Chicago Study Club to explain the consequences of waiting until it’s too late. Early diagnosis...

You're a dentist — not a hammer! Stop forcing treatment on patients and start guiding them toward it instead. To help you make that happen, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Mazzola and Dr. Charlie Ward, visiting faculty from the Pankey Institute, to share what they’ve uncovered about the new patient process and how to find the things that matter to them most. To start decoding your patien...

802: From Metrics to Excellence: How to Make Your Data Work for You! – Dr. Barrett Straub You care about your business more than anyone else. For that reason, it’s up to you to understand your numbers! To help you lean into the data you need, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to share the top key metrics to track in every aspect of your practice. There's no “easy button” for...

801: Your Practice, Your Life: Unlock Freedom – Miranda Beeson Dentistry can give you the life you want. So, why do you dread going into the office? Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to tell you it’s not the dentistry giving you the Sunday scaries — it’s how you're doing it. To help you overcome burnout and take control over your practice and life, they provide...

800: Are You Being Undervalued in Your Own Practice? Discover the Power of Doctor Endorsement! – Debra Engelhardt-Nash If your team members don't endorse you, patients won't want to be there! Doctor endorsement is critical for success. To help your team do it right, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice on hyping up your practice....

Sustainability is a hot topic — and this isn't just another trend! Our planet is in crisis, and we have a responsibility to act. To share what you can do as a dentist to reduce your footprint on Earth, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend Dr. Markus Tröltzsch, co-founder of Greenviu. Being environmentally friendly isn't about poli...

798: More Patients or Higher APV? The One Metric You Must Focus on for Real Growth – Dr. Barrett Straub You need patients to run your practice. But more isn't always better! To help you understand what makes patients valuable for your business, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain annual patient value and the six steps to steadily increase it for a more profitable pr...

797: Struggling With Finding Team Members? Discover the Long-Term Solution Dentists Can't Afford to Ignore – Alan Twigg You tell future patients why they should choose your practice. But how about future team members? Do you offer more than benefits and a paycheck? If not, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to help you develop y...