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

Time to determine your values. What are they? Once you know them, they can be the backbone for your practice. 

We are thrilled to have Dr. Chris Phelps back on the show.  He's owned multiple highly successful practices in the Charlotte, NC area.  He's the author of the book, Grow Your Practice With Wine & Cheese.  He's the founder of the Call Tracker ROI system, www.calltrackerroi.com  and a certified trainer in Dr. Cialdini's Principles of Influence. 

We tend to learn a lot from our parents. Leadership surrounded me growing up and it started with my Dad, Keith. He provided me a list of nine leadership items. 

Leading Dentist podcast is here on Wednesday. Dr. Karah will be exploring leadership within your practice. There is a lot to learn on the leading dentist path. 

Dr. Erin Elliott is passionate about dentists' role in the screening and treatment of sleep apnea.  She's a talented clinician, entrepreneur and educator.  She shares her journey and insight with the Relentless Dentist audience in this episode.  Check out her practice website at: http://www.postfallsfamilydental.com/

Laura and Michael are the Co-Founders of Wonderist.  They manage your online presence and track the results for you.  If you have questions about your branding, social media, google adwords, or website . . . Give them a call at 262-844-1628 or contact them through their website: http://wonderistagency.com

Sandy Pardue is back on the show!  This time she shares her wealth of wisdom on case acceptance. If only 37% of your diagnoses being treated, you must listen to this 2 part series.  Sandy Pardue, Senior Consultant and Lecturer with Classic Practice Resources has consulted with offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She is an energetic and highly competent lecturer and consultant in the ar...

Sandy Pardue is back on the show!  This time she shares her wealth of wisdom on case acceptance. If only 37% of your diagnoses being treated, you must listen to this 2 part series.  Sandy Pardue, Senior Consultant and Lecturer with Classic Practice Resources has consulted with offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. She is an energetic and highly competent lecturer and consultant in the ar...

Dr. Mike Ling enjoys the technically difficult side of dentistry. In hiring for and running a large practice (Clarence Street Dental of Brantford, ON) he also takes on the many challenges of leadership.  In this episode, Dr. Ling shares his journey of growth in dentistry.  He shares his secrets to success and tells us a bit more about the Practice on Fire Live in Nashville, May 13-14:  http://prac...

Dr. Nathan Jeal doesn't take no for an answer.  It took persistence and vision for him to get into dental school while supporting his family.  He quickly turned this vision into the reality of owning five dental practices in the Winnipeg area www.avantdental.com   Dr. Jeal is generous to share the "how to" of his journey to those dentists who wish to follow suit.  Hear more from him...

There are more similarities between your dental practice and Toyota manufacturing than you think.  Dr. Gersley has been studying both industries for a long time.  Now, he's ready to share how Toyota's lean principles can transform your practice.  In fact, this information may gain you 50 additional days off next year. How's that sound?   Both Dr. Maloley and Dr. Dersley are in the a...

Paul Edwards is the co-founder and CEO of the Center for Employee Dispute Resolution (CEDR).  His company helps protect you and your practice with ironclad, customized employee handbooks. As dentistry's HR experts, they are committed to helping doctors prevent and resolve employee issues.  Find out more here: http://www.cedrsolutions.com/

Dr. David Eshom has created a remarkable fee for service practice in the ultra-competitive San Diego market. In creating a $2.4M solo practice David has been awarded as an Elite Top 1% Invisalign Provider and a Accredited Cosmetic Dentist by the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry.  In this episode he reveals some of the foundational methods that have allowed Dr. Eshom to be able to do so much...

Jayme is back!  This time to discuss when prospective owners should start a practice from scratch.  He also gives advice on when dentists should lean toward acquiring an existing practice.   Dr. Dave and Jayme discuss the upcoming Practice Blueprint Courses in Las Vegas, Miami, and San Antonio:  https://idealpractices.com/course Listeners have a unique and valuable opportunity to win a scholarship...

We are thrilled to have Dianna back on the show.  She has the courage to candidly discuss a topic that dentists typically avoid.  We all have colleagues we know are suffering.  Many of us personally dentists who took their own life.  Dianna L. Robinson is intent on providing solutions for these problems that are plaguing our profession.  Please check out her website for more information: http://de...

Dr. Mark Costes is the host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast.  He is also the author of Pillars of Dental Success and the Founder of The Dental Success Institute.  Check out his April event, the Dental Success Summit.  It will be held in Scottsdale.  Click here for more info: http://truedentalsuccess.com/dentalsuccesssummit/

Tanya Stein has a diverse background ranging from hygiene to communication. She is the founder of  http://www.dentalhand4hire.com/  . Dental Hand 4 Hire can help your practice enhance their systems, marketing, and patient experience.  

Relentless Dentist host Dr. Dave sits down with Dr. Graham Dersley of  http://practiceonfire.com/  to discuss his journey.  From Nebraska to the Carolinas . . . from Europe to Colorado, Dr. Dave has learned powerful and sometimes painful lessons that he loves to share with other dentists who are in pursuit of an "epic life".   

Dr. Gina Dorfman is a talented businesswoman and practicing dentist with multiple practices in southern California. She is also dedicated to her family and her dental software company, Yapi  https://yapicentral.com/ Yapi provides dental practices with becoming paperless, patient management, intraoffice communication, online reviews, and much more. 

Bob Sommers background in the customer service training industry allows him to understand what patients really want.  He is the creator of the 5-star Review System:  https://fivestarreviewsystem.com/ His system is based on the laws of influence.  It has helped numerous dental practices accumulate a steady stream of Google and Yelp Reviews.  It also can have a profound impact on your referrals and...

Deanna L. Robinson is the CEO of Dentistry It's Personal:  http://dentistryitspersonal.com/ Her company improves dentists lives by strategically changing thoughts, feeling, and actions.  This can dramatically impact a doctor's quality and quantity of life.  

Dr. Michael DiTolla grew up wondering why his family was the only one spending a month each year in Hawaii.  His father was a dentist.  He decided that he would emulate him so that he could achieve the same results.  Admittedly, dentistry didn't come easy for Dr. DiTolla.  Through passion and persistence, he became the director of clinical research and education for America's largest den...

In her second interview with Kim McGuire, Dr. Karah discusses two topics critical to your success and fulfillment.  Discover the 8 qualities of a great leader and the 6 areas of life mastery.   Kim is an executive coach for Fortune Management.  Check out their podcast here: http://www.fortunemgmt.com/podcasts/

Mary Osborne has had a variety of jobs and roles during her 40 years in dentistry.  She is recognized for expertise in patient communication and connection.  She challenges dental teams to "stay in the question" to build rapport and understanding.  In this episode Dr. Karah and Mary discuss the magic of co-discovery.  Find out more about Mary and her valuable services at:  http://www.mar...

Dr. Peter Bowman has never taken "no" for an answer. His vision and persistence has made him a master of creating his own luck. In this candid discussion, Dr Bowman explains how doing "whatever it takes" has taken him from a struggling undergrad to an highly successful dentist and entrepreneur. He is the owner of a booming dental practice in Walpole, New Hampshire: http://www.w...