The Savvy Dentist

In this episode, I chat with Clarissa Rayward about challenging your industry’s conventions and why doing so will set you apart from the rest. Clarissa is the director of the Brisbane Family Law Centre and is an Accredited Specialist in Family Law and is focused on supporting her clients through their divorce and separation without the need for them to go to Court. She is passionate about educatio...

In this episode, I am joined by Gina Lednyak. Gina is the Founder and Social Media Director at L&A Social Media, a social marketing agency, with over 7 years of Social Media Marketing and Digital experience. Gina has worked with large companies as well as small and medium enterprises. In this episode we chat about: Biggest problems small businesses have with their social media Utilising psycho...

In this episode, I walk you through my tips and strategies for finishing the year strongly so you start 2017 on the right foot. We have a tendency to limp toward the end of the year, but that means we don’t spend December as productively as we could. And in January we are playing catch up. Here's how to avoid losing two months of the year. In this episode I chat about: Why you should focus on crit...

This week I’m joined by Dr Ayesha Aijaz. Dr Aijaz owns two practices in Melbourne and has vast experience in private practice. She has an interest in cosmetic dentistry and strives to bring the right combination of comfort, health and aesthetics to every patient. In this episode, she shares her story about transitioning from working part-time as a dentist in a few different practices to owning and...

Cate Scolnik helps business owners increase engagement, authority, and influence. She specialises in "done for you" online marketing and gets results through effective social media management, blogging and content marketing strategies. Cate is an experienced writer and has worked with some of the most respected experts in the online environment — including Lori Deschene of Tiny Buddha and Jon Morr...

Howard Farran, DDS MBA is a noted international lecturer on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational and entertaining style. He is the author of the book Uncomplicate Business. Dr Farran is the author of several dental practice management articles and multiple video series. His experience ranges from all aspects of pr...

James Schramko is the Founder of SuperFastBusiness (SFB). SFB is a business resource to help you, the online business owner get plenty more profit while working a lot less. On this episode we chat about: • How James structures his week and days • How to build structure into your week • How to free up your time • Outsourcing the things you shouldn’t be doing • Outsourcing the things you’re good at...

Simon Palmer is the Founder and Managing Director of Practice Sale Search. With more than 12 years’ experience in dentist recruitment, on-hire and dental practice sales, Simon has extensive knowledge of and insight into the Australian dental industry. He is a licensed business broker and real estate agent; is a regular contributor to dental publications and journals, and is regarded as an expert o...

How can dentists get the most out of their time? In this episode, I chat to Kate Christie, time management expert, international speaker and best-selling author. Kate consults to big and small business, government departments and C-suite executives on smart time management; how to maximise productivity at home and work; and how to retain top talent via smart time management strategies. Kate has ap...

Ben Ikin is a former professional rugby league footballer who played 150 games in the NRL with the Gold Coast Seagulls, North Sydney Bears and Brisbane Broncos. Ben represented QLD 17 times and played 2 tests for Australia and still holds the record as the youngest player ever to play State of Origin football. Ben was also lucky enough to win a premiership with the Brisbane Broncos in the 2000 sea...

Successful practice owners have great leadership skills. But what exactly is “leadership”? Are leadership traits innate or can you learn them? If you’re not constantly improving your leadership skills, you may find you’re losing valuable staff productivity. You're also not effectively executing your vision for your business, and you're unlikely to be getting the financial return you want. In this...

Sometimes the best business lessons come from outside the business world. In celebration of father’s day a couple of weeks ago here in Australia, I reflect on five things that my dad taught me about business. Although my dad isn’t a dentist, there are some simple life lessons from him that I’ve carried with me into the day to day running of my practice. In this episode, the five key things are: Ho...

Cyber attacks aren't just an urban myth and I'm speaking from very recent experience here. One Monday morning I found our dental IT system in lock down and our business held to ransom by a CryptyLocker attack. Fortunately, I'd met James Borg and he was my knight in shiny armor. James is the Managing Director of Teamwork Technology and in this episode we discuss the importance of having secure, rel...

In this episode, I talk to one of my mentors, Paul Dunn. Paul is the Chairman of B1G1 and a hugely respected and admired business leader too. Paul offers amazing insights into building a purpose driven practice that attracts your ideal team and your ideal clients. In this episode, we chat about: How to get to your purpose Communicating your purpose to your team The electromagnetic power of your pu...

In this episode, I chat with Natasha Hawker about savvy human resources (HR) strategies. This is one of the areas dental practice owners and managers struggle with regularly. Natasha is an employment and HR expert and director of Employee Matters. Natasha believes small businesses are the backbone of this country and work harder than anyone else. She helps small businesses grow their businesses th...

In this episode I speak with Valerie Khoo about the role of storytelling in business marketing. Valerie is the founder and CEO of the Australian Writers’ Centre. She’s also the author of Power Stories - 8 Stories You MUST tell to build an epic business, hosts two podcasts and is a journalist and keynote speaker. In this episode, you’ll hear what makes a story, how to get into the minds of your rea...

In this episode, I speak to Dr Derek Mahony. Dr Mahony is a Sydney based Orthodontist who has spoken to thousands of practitioners about the benefits of interceptive orthodontic treatment. Dr. Mahony currently has over 3000 orthodontic patients in active treatment and has been a key note speaker at the International Orthodontic Summit meetings, the International Association of Orthodontics meeting...

I’m joined once again by Dr Nauv Kashyap for part 3 in our 3 part series on the Stages of Practice Growth. In this episode, we talk about mastering case acceptance for the ongoing growth of your practice. Dr Nauv Kashyap is the founder of Practice Ownership Consulting, Australia’s first dedicated consulting business to help employee/associate dentists explore practice ownership opportunities. He h...

Does your website get your practice phone ringing? What makes a website good? How do you make sure your website is working for you? In this episode I chat with Jon Hollenberg. Jon runs a web design business called Five by Five. He is the author of "Love at First Site - A No B.S Guide To Getting Your Website Firing". Jon started life doing web design but now leads a team of talented designers, deve...

I’m joined once again by Dr Nauv Kashyap for part 2 in our 3 part series on Practice Growth. In this episode, we talk about how to move from survival to stability and what needs to be done to get there as quickly as possible. Dr Nauv Kashyap is the founder of Practice Ownership Consulting, Australia’s first dedicated consulting business to help employee/associate dentists explore practice ownershi...

Dr Nauv Kashyap joins me for a 3 part series on the Stages of Practice Growth in detail. The series focuses on what you need to be doing so you can progress through the stages at a good pace. In part one, we cover location, marketing a dental practice, and more. Dr Nauv Kashyap is the founder of Practice Ownership Consulting, Australia’s first dedicated consulting business to help employee/associa...

Dr Daryl Holmes is the founder of 1300SMILES. In this episode we cover a broad range of issues related to the dental industry and growing your dental practice. Avoiding indecisiveness, the growth of shared practices, and ensuring you are thinking about your lifestyle now, rather than in retirement. The history of 1300SMILES and the role that mentorship played in Daryl’s early career. Creating dent...

Success leaves clues, as we discussed in episode 16. One of those clues is that successful people plan and execute their plans well. In celebration of the new financial year here in Australia, this episode is all about how to create plans that will help you achieve your definition of success. I cover three key areas of creating powerful plans, how to juggle multiple projects without getting overwh...

In this week’s episode I chat with the hosts of the Tradies Business Show to discuss the overlaps faced by both dentists and tradespeople, especially when it comes to getting off the tools. It’s a great discussion, packed with simple business marketing tips, ideas for cultivating your business ownership mindset and practical, actionable things you can take into your practice. Things we chat about:...

Success leaves clues. In this episode, I lay out ten key habits for successful business owners. Whether you’re a dental practice owner, or a business person looking to up level your business and productivity, adopting some or all of these habits will make a huge difference to you and your business.