Efficient Practice Podcast

In this Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I discuss simple actionable steps to gain exceptional team members.

Back story...A memory popped up in my Facebook feed…prompting me to make this video of some some simple steps you can implement now to attract high-performing loyal team members...

One of the things that I'm most proud of is the relationships I've cultivated with team members. I sold my dental practice in 2012, and until this day, I am still in contact with many of them. After selling, I've lived and worked in different states, and have had this same experience with team members across the country. I hear many colleagues and practice owners express difficulty in finding and keeping loyal employees. There is truly a system and an art to creating an environment conducive to finding people who are exceptional, dependable, and yes, loyal. It can be done if you know the proper steps... Not only did I find such employees or as I like to call them team members, but I also still receive messages from them all the time.

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In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I discuss Better Patient Scheduling that doesn't require roller skates.  Many times, I hear dentists complain of schedules that are too jammed packed, resulting in not having enough time to complete procedures, running behind, working through lunch and working late.  This poor scheduling can keep the doctor and team 'busy' which does not equal productive.  Days where it seems as if the the team has seen a gazillion patients all to find out that the end of day reports reveal they haven't been productive or better yet profitable can increase stress, mistakes and fatigue for the entire office team.

Rest assured there is a better way, and this episode elaborates on how the doctor must take control and create a schedule that runs efficiently with less stress and yes, more productivity and profitability.  No Roller Skates Required!

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress.

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In this Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, New Practice Series, I discuss Mindset, the biggest secret to all practice success.

Episode Highlights:

• Why two practices that are parallel with similar demographics may have completely different experiences.
• How limiting beliefs affect your personal and professional growth.
• An exercise that leads to Empowering Beliefs and better outcomes.
• How creating a successful practice can be a simple process.

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress.

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In this Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, New Practice Series, I discuss the top 3 mistakes your dental team makes that Increase Broken Appointments and No-shows! 

Nothing wreaks havoc on a dental office's schedule more than broken appointments and no-shows. 

Many doctors spend heavily on marketing in an effort to get the phone ringing and patients scheduled. But what happens when the schedule appears full, only for the team to arrive to the office to a slew of cancellation phone calls or worse, a day of no-shows? There are some simple systems to put in place to increase patient show rates, but first, the office must recognize and correct their subtle or not so subtle actions that may be reinforcing broken appointments/no-shows. 

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress. 

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In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, the New Practice Series,  I discuss  3 Must-Haves for an Efficient Dental Office.

You just opened a new practice...Now what?

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the new practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress.  The implementation of proper systems enables you to be more proactive and less reactive leading to the enjoyment of more time freedom, increased revenues and having that practice you've always dreamed of!

Wouldn't it be great to have someone hold your hand and walk you through this practice ownership process? Well, this new practice series will do just that!

Episode Highlights:

• Simple proven steps to ensure your office operates more efficiently
• Creating the exceptional experience for your guests by using these measures
• How correct systems from the beginning will result in the enjoyment of dentistry
• Plus a Bonus tip
  

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In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, the second of the New Practice Series,  I discuss the importance of Developing Your Purpose for your practice.

You just opened a new practice...Now what?

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the new practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress.  The implementation of proper systems enables you to be more proactive and less reactive leading to the enjoyment of more time freedom, increased revenues and having that practice you've always dreamed of!

Wouldn't it be great to have someone hold your hand and walk you through this practice ownership process? Well, this new practice series will do just that!

Episode Highlights:

• Devising Practice's Purpose
• The 3 Questions to Answer to Develop Your Purpose
• Team Expectations and Accountability in Relationship to the Office's Purpose
• How Your Office's Purpose Increases Enthusiasm
• How Having a Purpose Helps Team Members Know Their Posts
  

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In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, the first of the New Practice Series,  I discuss the importance of setting the Vision for your practice.  

You just opened a new practice...Now what?

During this New Practice Series, topics and systems will be addressed that allow the new practice owner to set up their dental practice the right way from the beginning thus enabling their practice to quickly achieve productivity and profitability all while eliminating stress.  The implementation of proper systems enables you to be more proactive and less reactive leading to the enjoyment of more time freedom, increased revenues and having that practice you've always dreamed of!

Wouldn't it be great to have someone hold your hand and walk you through this practice ownership process? Well, this new practice series will do just that!

Episode Highlights:

• Setting the Vision
• Personal Vision Statements
• Leadership and Direction for your team

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In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I have the pleasure of interviewing Dr. Mark Causey, a Board-Certified Orthodontist from Gainseville, GA who recently came up with a 3D Printable Mask Framework as a viable solution for the shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Dr. Causey owns two practices throughout North Georgia and is married to his wife of 13 years. They have three children. He graduated from the Medical College School of Dentistry in 2010 and received his orthodontic certificate from Medical College of Georgia Department of Orthodontics in 2012.

Dr. Causey has done extensive research and has many publications. He has held several leadership positions and is also a faculty member at Augusta University School of Dental Medicine.

Episode Highlights:

- How Dr. Causey’s 3D printable Mask framework is a viable solution for the shortage of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) during the coronavirus/COVID-19 pandemic

- How he came up with the concept of his 3D printer mask concept

- How the masks use HEPA filtration for efficacy

-How border molding (a technique dentists usually used for dentures) helps provide a custom seal

- How to properly disinfect masks for reuse

- How masks recently passed fit test at the hospital in Savanah, Georgia

-How CDC posts that in the event of shortages of PPE, healthcare providers may make their own and how Dr. Causey’s masks provides more protection in these circumstances

-What a stop gap is and how we can provide this until healthcare providers can get the proper supplies of equipment.

- How 2500 people have already downloaded his 3D printer masks design and how those with 3D printers can work with medical professionals to help

-Dr. Causey’s message of positivity.

To see how you can help, visit:

Firedbycorona.com

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In this episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I discuss 5 Simple Tips To A Stress-Free Day in the dental office.  And yes, the office can be a calm place.  Let's face it, dentistry can be stressful, and we often spend more time with our dental families than with our home families.  Therefore, the environment that we spend so much time in should be one of enjoyment and fulfillment.  It's pretty simple to do.  Listen in, and implement these steps today!

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In This Episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast,  I discuss six tips to help you hire the "A Team."  Over the years, I've spoken with many colleagues, and this is the area that doctors report as being one of the biggest challenges in their practices.  

We know that your team can either make or break you.  And, there are some key steps that simplify the hiring process and ensure getting the right team for your patients and your practice!

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In This Episode of The Efficient Practice Podcast, I Interview Stanley T. Funches, Sr., CFP®, ChFC®, CRPC®, MBA who was born and raised in Clinton, Mississippi.  He later went on to study Finance and earn a BSM from Tulane University and later a MBA from Samford University.  Stanley began his journey in financial planning over 20 years ago, earning his Certified Financial Planner® Designation and other professional designations. During his time as a financial planner, Stanley has served medical professionals, business owners, and retirees as they prepare for and maintain a comfortable retirement.

Stanley has done numerous seminars and speaking engagements in his community and appeared on several news shows discussing financial planning topics.  In 2001, he was awarded the Presidential Award by the Urban Financial Services Coalition.  In 2007 he was profiled and labeled a “Wealth Pioneer” by Wealth Manager Magazine. In 2015 he was a contributing author to the Amazon Best Seller, Voices of Inspiration – Real Life Wisdom for Living Your Best Life.

Stanley is currently the owner of INTELUS Wealth Management, a financial planning firm which offers investments and financial planning services to those seeking to attain financial independence.  Stanley resides in Birmingham, Alabama, and is the father of three wonderful children, Ashli, TJ and Christopher.  In his time away from the office Stanly enjoys basketball, golf and reading

Episode Highlights:

1. Challenges of Medical Professionals as they run a practice and look to build wealth
2. Financial Planning and how it differs from other services listed as financial advice
3. Basic items suggested to start progressing towards financial independence
4. His New Book, Quest for Financial Independence: 10 Areas of Your Planning You Should Not Ignore (Observations of a Planner)
5. And so much more!

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In This Episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I interview the Maestro of Dentistry, Dr. Howard Farran who is a living legend and pioneer in our field.  Howard Farran, DDS, MBA, is a practicing dentist with more than 25 years of clinical experience, Founder and CEO of Dentaltown Magazine which is celebrating over 20 years in publication, host of the popular Podcast “Dentistry Uncensored” as well as a noted international speaker on faster, easier, more efficient dentistry. He has captivated audiences around the world with his innovative, informational, off-the-cuff and entertaining lectures for more than two decades. His area of expertise covers many aspects of dentistry, including the business of dentistry and clinical topics. Howard was voted by his peers in the top 3 on the list of The 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry from 2017-2019.

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Podcast: Dentistry Uncensored

In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I have the great pleasure of interviewing arguably the top Marketer in the World for Dentists and my friend of many years, Dr. Anissa Holmes. She has received critical acclaim for the massive impact she’s making in the dental field and is dispelling the myths of marketing for dental practices around the world.

Dr. Holmes, a Dentist, Business Acceleration Coach, Social Media Strategist, and Best Selling Author is a leader in the dental industry. Dr. Holmes has coached and advised coaches, million dollar practice owners, and startup practices. Based on her massive success, Dr. Holmes has been featured in top dental publications, such as Dental Economics, Dentistry IQ, and Dental Products Report, and has been featured as one of the top 25 Women in Dentistry. Dr. Holmes has also been featured in the TOP selling business books, The 30-Day Book and Rise of the Youpreneur.

She has also been a featured speaker at Social Media Marketing World and her Delivering WOW Dental Podcast has listeners in over 100 countries. Dr. Holmes is the Founder of the Platinum Mastermind, an Online Coaching Community for Dentists and Teams and runs Facebook Boot camps to help practices learn how to effectively use Social Media and Digital Marketing.

In this episode:

· The evolution of Delivering Wow and the social media process to rapidly scale your practice

· How to use social media to market your practice at a fraction of the costs of traditional methods

· Techniques to brand your practice

· The Delivering Wow 21 day Marketing Challenge and the incredible results of its participants

· And so much more…

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In this episode of the Efficient Practice Podcast, I interview Jide Alufa who is a Facebook growth Expert, Funnel Hacker,  and all around digital marketing geek . He loves Facebook and gets excited about getting results for clients. He works with a team of clever cookies and focuses his efforts on helping Dentists get results. His hobbies are basketball, Facebook, and all things avocados. 

Episode Highlights

-What are Funnels

-Websites Versus Targeted Funnels

-How To target Your Ideal Patient

-Direct Mail- The "Shot Gun Approach"

-Social Media Marketing to Differentiate Yourself From Others

-Case Study of Dental Practice and Results With Funneling

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In this episode, I interview Dr. Hazel Glasper who was recently featured in O, The Oprah Magazine as a leading woman in Baltimore.  Dr. Glasper has practiced comprehensive dentistry her entire career and is an emerging thought leader in the field. Committed to advancing the perception of oral health, she founded Teach Me Dental, a national oral health campaign, and The Comprehensive Dental Continuum (TCDC), a consulting agency that teaches dentists to implement the principles and practices of the comprehensive model, which have allowed her to work 3 days a week and collect millions in practice revenues.

Recognized as a trailblazer and a game changer, Dr. Glasper has distinguished herself in the medical community as a physician of the oral cavity. An expert on the links between oral and systemic disease, her groundbreaking conferences have reached over 4 million people globally, connecting and educating dental and non-dental healthcare providers on the significance of oral-systemic links and their impact on the oral healthcare crisis.

Dr. Glasper has been featured in numerous dental publications and appeared on multiple nationally syndicated media outlets. Spokesperson on Oral Health for the American Heart Association in Maryland, she is a lead member of the Legislative Committee at Maryland Dental Action Coalition and a panelist at a Senate Hearing to address oral health issues in Maryland. 

Dr. Glasper is redefining comprehensive dentistry. Her company slogan Sell More Dentistry Save More Lives encourages dentists to understand their vital role in medicine and establish themselves as critical members of their patients’ healthcare team.