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In every episode, we aim to demystify the “how to start a dental practice” problem by bringing on world-class influencers and consults in the dental industry to pick their brain about how to get past the barriers involved from no practice, to practice owner, to successful practice.
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Now displaying: May, 2019
May 24, 2019

Hey Ambitious Dentists,

Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week.

Whether you’re fresh out of dental school or have been running your general dental practice for years, you’ve likely at one time considered adding ortho to your practice.

Is it worth it? How do you even go about getting started?

Maybe you’re an orthodontist now, who is looking to get more out of your offering.

Today I’m incredibly excited to sit down with today’s guest Dr. Amanda Wilson, founder of Straight Smile Solutions and orthodontist herself.

Straight Smile Solutions is an ortho consulting firm that helps dentists add ortho to their offerings and improve their current ortho processes.

In today’s interview, we talk about the common misconceptions of ortho, when you should consider adding it to your practice, as well as all the latest ortho best practices.

 

If you’re currently an orthodontist or run a general practice and are considering adding ortho, you don’t want to miss my interview with Dr. Amanda Wilson.

Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode.

  • Dr. Wilson’s inspiring story of how she went from being an orthodontist to running an orthodontist consulting company as well.
  • How to maximize your ortho production and the common mistakes most dentists make with ortho.
  • What Dr. Wilson learned from practicing during the tech boom and bust and how it affected her practice and future career.
  • The most effective way to sell ortho without being too salsey.
  • How adding ortho can dramatically increase your practice’s revenue when done correctly.
  • The 3 limiting beliefs many dentists have about ortho and how to overcome them.

And much more.

May 13, 2019

Hey ambitious dentists,

We have a special treat for you today with a guest interview covering a topic I know is on a lot of our SYDP listener's minds.

Saving for your kids higher education.

With college tuition rising with no signs of slowing down, and the US having over a trillion dollars in student loan debt,  it can be a challenge knowing not only how much you should invest in the future of your children, but the most effective way to do so according to your situation.

Today I’m excited to sit down with Abby Chao co-founder of CollegeBacker.com a resource and service that helps any parent start investing in a tax-free 529 college saving plans in just minutes.

Even if you’re just out of a school and kids aren’t quite in the picture, it’s never too early to get ahead on planning for the future.

Here are a few things you’ll learn in today’s episode.

  • Why starting a college fund now is so important  and the easiest way to do so.
  • The major benefits of a 529 college savings plan.
  • A simple guideline to know how much to save.
  • The future of higher education and what it may mean for your children.
  • The difference between a 529 and a regular savings account.
  • Why donations to a college fund are becoming one of the most popular graduation gifts.

And much more.

The Best Way To Save For Your Kid’s Higher Education As A Dental Practice Owner

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"If you don't know what a 529 plan is.. you're not alone. Over 70% of parents have no idea what a 529 plan is." -Abby Chao

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