The Savvy Dentist

Leading high-performance teams can definitely scale your business. This is what we’re going to discuss in Episode 165 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast. I’ve invited Mark Hodgson, a leading thinker in Transformation and Influence who helps business owners to unlock their inner talents for success and happiness, to talk about his lessons in leadership and the things that he has learned in his journey fr...

One of the biggest challenges in business is having high productivity and getting things done. Often, we find ourselves too busy to give time for the important things that we should be focusing on. In this episode, Elise Keith of Lucid Meetings joins us to talk about a fundamental tool that can assist you in business productivity - meetings. Elise is an expert at running high-performance meetings...

How does staff and client behaviour affect the growth and success of your business? Inspiring staff to work better and getting patients to avail your services often stems from their behaviour. In Episode 164 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Penny Burke, Director of Essence Communications, to share the psychology behind these behaviours and how we can implement effective strategies that e...

We all know how important it is to have patients experience fantastic service, especially customer service. More often than not, we know what to do but we don’t necessarily practice it. So, in Episode 162 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we talk about practical ways to lift your game in the area of customer service with Martin Grunstein. Martin has worked with over 500 companies across more than 100...

Episode 161 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast we have a conversation with Rael Bricker as he gives tips and tricks on how to run and scale your business; how culture plays a big role in business; and how you can apply these things to your dental practice. We also talk about his book “Dive In: Lessons Learned Since Business School.” In this episode we discuss: 02:13: Things Rael learned before business...

Episode 160 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast is a continuation of our discussion on metrics that matter. Pick my brain and hear my thoughts on Metrics that Matter #2 which is about looking and understanding the financial elements of your business. We discuss the 2 types of metrics - Key Performance Indicator and Critical Driver. In this episode we discuss: 02:00: Understanding business metrics through...

n Episode 159 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we are going to talk about an important business metric that we need to understand and consider - maximising cash flow. I share with you five things you can do to enhance your business cash flow, how you can do it and some real-life examples of applying this to your practice or business. In this episode we discuss: ● 02:07: Understanding business metrics...

In Episode 158 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jeffrey Tho, a dentist, practice owner and elite athlete joins us to talk about personal effectiveness and performance in life and business. He shares his experiences and knowledge on becoming an effective leader and growing as an individual and leader. In this episode we discuss:   ● 02:27: Jeffrey’s journey in life, business and sport ● 05:20: Rol...

About scaling - the lessons she learned the process she went through and how to go about it. In Episode 157 of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we talk to Dr. Jahnavi Vora about scaling your practice. She shares with us the process that she and her husband went through in scaling their business, the important things to do and what they learned in the process. In this episode we discuss: ● 01:57: Jahnavi...

In this solo episode, we will be discussing how to get patients in your practice for free. I will be sharing 10 key tactics and practical tips that you can apply in your practice today to ensure that your books are always full. In this episode we discuss: ● 02:11: Why marketing on a shoestring? ● 02:44: 1) Posting great content onto a blog. ● 04:23: 2) Commenting on other people’s content and buil...

In this solo episode, we are going to talk about how to have a productive associate in your practice. This is designed for both the business owner and associate where I will give tips on building your appointment book, generating revenue, creating pleasant experiences for clients, getting more referrals, and more to help grow your business. In this episode we discuss: ● 01:44: Helping dentists sca...

In this episode, Kurek Ashley joins us to talk about how to create a better life for yourself. Kurek is world-known author, in-demand speaker, and coach, teaching private individuals and companies which have produced awe-inspiring results. He is recognised as one of the premier experts in personal and professional development, self-discovery and peak performance. In this episode we discuss: 02:20:...

In this episode, Justin Herald, a business owner, business mentor, speaker, managing director and bestselling author, joins us to talk about his success in managing his business and growing it from $50 to a million dollar enterprise. He also shares his knowledge and expertise on how to improve your business customer experience to help grow your business. Justin created Attitude Inc, a clothing bra...

In this episode, Yu Dan Shi joins us as she shares her expertise about helping people break through from where they are to where they want to get thru and achieve success and happiness in their life. Yu Dan is a business mentor, executive coach, founder of Inner Genius, and the author of Come Alive. Her personal experience on losing her passion and motivation in her career in 2008 has led her to t...

I’m joined by marketer Carolyn Tate to share with us how becoming more focused around purpose in our business leads to more satisfaction, employee retention, and a better bottom line. Carolyn Tate is a marketer with a passion for purpose-digging, writing, speaking, teaching and community building. As a brand and marketing specialist with a 20-year history at Westpac, Merrill Lynch and in her own b...

In this episode I’m joined by repeat guest, Dr Tyson Franklin to discuss how to do the work to become successful and create a life you love.  Tyson E. Franklin is a Queensland University of Technology graduate and over the past 30 years has opened, sold, taken over and relocated well over 20 podiatry businesses. He’s won The Telstra Business Award, written two books, runs a weekly podcast show cal...

In this episode, I’m joined by Carolyn Butler-Madden to share her insights on the benefits of cause-led marketing to the practice, the staff and to the world at large. Our dental practices have an impact on the world. And we can expand that impact by embracing cause-led marketing as part of our strategy.  CEO and founder of Sunday Lunch, Carolyn offers brand consultancy services to businesses that...

In this two part series, I’m focusing on sharing with you how practice owners can transition from an operator style practice to true business ownership. So you can create more time and more freedom and become unshackled from your business. In this episode, I discuss: 01:55: 4 types of practices review 04:45: Transitioning to true business ownership and the leverage line 06:47: How to make sure you...

In this two part series, I’m focusing on sharing with you how practice owners can transition from an operator style practice to true business ownership. So you can create more time and more freedom and become unshackled from your business. In this episode, we discuss: 06:13: Why scaling is like changing gear 07:55: The 4 different types of practices 13:01: Why you need to learn to relinquish some...

In this episode, I’m joined by peak performance coach and communication expert Rik Rushton to share with us his tips for improving your team, your mindset and your business through the power of communication. Rik Rushton is a “time tested” Peak Performance Coach, Platform Speaker, Conference Emcee and Trusted Advisor to many of the leading brands, organisations and professional sports teams throug...

80% of business success comes down to your mindset. That’s why I’m speaking with NLP master R!k Schnabel about how you can master your inner game. About to be fired and at the bottom of the sales ladder, R!k Schnabel had an epiphany which took him to the top of the sales ladder in just 3 months as he broke all the company’s sales records! He untrained his brain. R!k knows all too well what a minds...

As dental practice owners, being able to lead our team well is crucial to success. That’s why I’ve invited Catherine Plano on the show to talk all about her insights on becoming better leaders in our practices.  Catherine is known in her community as an innovative leader and creative entrepreneur who specialises in helping people achieve their goals and dreams. She is passionate about assisting ot...

In this episode, I’m joined by forensic accountant and valuation specialist Jenny Letts to talk about how business valuations work and how to improve yours. Jenny Letts is a highly experienced forensic accountant, specialised in forensic and valuation assessment. With 19 years’ specific forensic experience, Jenny has technical expertise in analysis and reporting, and strong communication skills th...

In this episode, I’m joined by Damion Lupo to discuss how we as dental practice owners can work towards greater financial freedom. Damion Lupo is a financial mentor to Transformation Nation. He is a best selling author in personal finance who focuses on rewriting the rules and plan for retirement. His mission is to free 1 million people from financial bondage. In this episode, we discuss: 7:17: Ho...

I’m chatting to Steve Shallenberger all about being the best that you can be, developing your leadership skills, and building a wonderful team that can support you in your quest to build a wonderful dental practice. Steve Shallenberger has more than forty years of experience as a successful business owner, a trusted senior executive, professional corporate trainer, and a respected community leader...