It turns out, many dentist practice owners need help getting their retirement plans in order, based on the incredible response we received from SYDP 75 with Tom Zgainer from America’s Best 401k.

I received dozens of personal emails from SYDP listeners saying how informative the episode was and how it really helped them to start thinking about their future.

And I wanted to have Tom back on the show to dive deeper.

In today’s episode, we get a little more technical and go in depth on everything you need to know about 401K’s as a dental practice owner.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• The many types of 401K plans, and how to decide which one is right for you.
• How To Maximize Your Retirement Opportunities
• How To Build The “Habit of Saving” — Yes Saving Is A Habit
• The Differences Between A Traditional IRA and ROTH IRA.
• Why Some Action Is Better Than None When It Comes To Retirement

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Tom for coming back on the show. Planning for the future is one of the best things you can do to ensure both a successful practice and life.

When it comes to retirement, things can be a little bit tricky. But as you learned on the show, inaction can cost you.. Especially if you’re young and just starting out.

So if there’s one episode you take action on this year, make it be this one.

As a bonus for today, Tom has generously offered a personalized illustration plan of various retirement options, regardless of where you stand today.

To get the bonus, simply text PRACTICE to 33444. Again, that’s PRACTICE to 33444 or visit startyourdentalpractice.com/bonus if you’re outside of the US.

You’ll also receive updates on the latest episodes of Start Your Dental Practice, helpful tips for owning and running a practice, and promotional opportunities direct to your inbox.

Click here to access bonus by just following the instructions.

Quotes:

“You have to plan for the sunny AND the rainy days...” - Tom Zgainer

“ Retirement is daunting if you procrastinate.. But not if you start today…” - Tom Zgainer

“You have to be willing to commit to this….” Tom Zgainer

Do you count down the seconds on the clock until you can go home? Are you feeling burned out with all the work you’re putting into your dental practice? Do you feel like you have no time for anything else?

If you’re like most dental practice owners, you probably answered yes.

Look… everyone has a different reason for starting a dental practice, and while it is incredibly rewarding at times, it’s also a never-ending grind.

Make no mistake, running a successful practice is hard work, but it DOESN’T have to consume you every waking hour.

You CAN have successful practice while still having time for your relationships, watching sports, hanging out with your kids, or anything else you like to spend time doing.

My guest today, Justin Short is living proof.

Justin owns a very successful practice in the STL area and is also the founder of TheLifestylePractice.com where he shares his tips on how to maximize productivity and break free from the never ending grind.

For the last several years he’s been obsessed with how to grow his practice while still having work-life balance.
I think you’ll find his approach to work refreshing, and I know there are a few things you’ll be able to apply to your own practice.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• How Justin Works An Average of 2 Days A Week While Still Running A Successful Dental Practice
• The Secret To Work-Life Balance (It’s Not What You Think)
• How Justin DOUBLED his practice revenue in less than 5 years.
• Why Justin Is So Passionate About Changing His Patients Lives And How It Helps Him Grow His Business.
• Justin’s Self Improvement Philosophy And How You Can Apply It To Your Practice.

Free Episode Bonus:

A special thanks to Justin for joining us today. We can all use a little more time in our life to focus on things other than business, and Justin has devoted his life to helping dentists reclaim their work life balance.

As a bonus for today, Justin has generously shared his free report, 5 Things You Don’t Need To Have For A Successful Practice.

You’ll definitely find a few of his suggestions counterintuitive, but his results speak for themselves.

I highly recommend you give it a read.

Click here for the bonus.

As a dental practice owner trying to grow your business, you’re always on the lookout for new ways to get patients in the door.

But let’s be honest, with so many options, it can be just a little bit overwhelming.

I’ve even experienced this myself, with my business DentistMetrics.

How many times have you heard the following from a friend or colleague.

“You need to be on Facebook.”

“You need to be running Google ads.”

“You need to be on Instagram… Snapchat.. Or the latest marketing platform.”

Of course, many of these tools and strategies are great for bringing in more business, but in always searching for the ‘next best thing’ we often neglect the simple path to what actually works.

One of the things that just works but is often overlooked, is patient reviews.

Which is why I’m excited to share today’s conversation with Dr. Shawn Van De Vyver who previously joined us on Episode 35 of the podcast.

Dr. Shawn is the Founder of Great Lakes Dentistry and a super successful entrepreneur in the dental space. And he’s cracked the code on how to get patient reviews without spending hours of your time with the process.

I think you’ll find our conversation eye opening when it comes to the power of patient reviews.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• Dr. Shawn’s favorite optimization tweaks for your dental practice marketing.
• The dreaded “dental tax” and why it hurts dentists.
• Why you should always be thinking of ways to automate your practice.
• The “low hanging fruit” effect of patient reviews.
• Why Shawn decided to build the dental software he needed himself.
• The myth of the “magic bullet” and how to stay focused.

Free Episode Bonus

A huge thanks to Dr. Shawn for coming back on the show and keeping us to date with how to automate and optimize your dental practice.

As Dr. Shawn mentioned, while there’s no magic bullet in any business, there are some things you can do that will add considerable value overtime.

Getting more patient reviews is one of them.

As a bonus for today, Shawn has generously offered his 13 Ways To Get More Patient Reviews Checklist as well as a VERY special LIFETIME discount to his new dental software.

If you’re looking to get more reviews for your practice and avoid the “dental tax” this might be perfect for you.

Click here to learn how to get more patient reviews.

Quotes:

• “You shouldn’t have to pay more for the same tools.. Just because you’re a dentist.” - Dr Shawn Van De Vyver
• “It doesn’t have to be a formal thing.. You can plant the seed for patients to leave a review. It starts with the office culture.” -Dr Shawn Van De Vyver

One of the hardest parts about running a dental practice is keeping a consistent revenue stream coming in month after month.

Some months you might do great.. And the next month.. Not so much.

This often leads to an incredible amount of stress and lost productivity.

Of course, you can always ramp up your marketing and referral efforts, but sometimes that’s just not enough. Fortunately there are other ways to ensure the lights stay on while staying sane.

Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. John Montoya, owner of two successful practices and founder of Boulder Dental Design the Elm Savings Plan.

I think you’ll find our conversation full of actionable insights you can take today to help improve your practice.

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• How John was able to double the production in his practice.
• Why having a patient savings plan can make all the difference for you and your business.
• The power of “passive income” and how to create more revenue streams for your dental practice.
• The best way to simplify your marketing and advertising efforts..

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Dr. John Montoya for sharing his insights on how to build consistent and reliable revenue streams for your dental practice. The more revenue streams you have coming in the more time you can focus on the big picture items that will really make a difference for you and your business.

As a bonus today John has offered a significant discount on his Elm Savings Plan.

Quotes:

“Everything trails down to your finances." - Dr. John Montoya 

As we say time and time again here at Start Your Dental Practice, building a successful practice is many years of hard work.

And where there’s no shortage of tips and strategies to help take your practice to the next level.. There’s something that isn’t often talked about in the dental space.

The topic?

Retirement.

Look, even if you just graduated and are just now beginning your journey.. Or if you’ve been at it for a decade -- it’s never too early (or too late) to get your ducks in a row -- especially when it comes to retirement.

You can have the most successful practice imaginable, but without a solid retirement plan, in the end, you’ll be asking yourself “what happened?”

I want to help change that.

Which is why I’m excited to share my conversation with Tom Zgainer CEO and founder of America’s Best 401k. For the last 30 years, he’s helped small and large business owners craft the perfect retirement plan, while specifically focusing on the power of 401K’s.

Even if you haven’t even begun to think about the “R Word” I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation, especially if you’re just getting started.

I even took a ton of my notes myself.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• Why Starting Your 401 k  Plan NOW Is the Best Thing You Can For Future Wealth
• The Power of The Compound Effect And How It Affects Your Business And Life
• The “Sunny Day” Philosophy And How To Get Started Today.
• 3 Alternatives To 401K’s That Will Help Get You And Your Money On Track

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Tom for coming on the show. Planning for the future is one of the best things you can do to ensure both a successful practice and life.

When it comes to retirement, things can be a little bit tricky. But as you learned on the show, inaction can cost you.. Especially if you’re young and just starting out.

So if there’s one episode you take action on this year, make it be this one.

As a bonus for today, Tom has generously offered a personalized illustration plan of various retirement options if you're starting out and a quick review of your plan if you already have one. 

Click here to access bonus by just following the instructions.

Quotes:

“We never worry about our money.. Until we do” - Tom Zgainer

You don’t need a dental CPA who runs a podcast to tell you that the world of dentistry is changing. And changing fast.

New ways to market, constantly changing best practices, and an increasingly competitive landscape. And for the millennials who are just getting out of school, things can get a little overwhelming.

While corporate dentistry is thriving, if you want to start and grow your practice today you better be prepared to join the Wild Wild West..

But the truth is, with the right game plan, there’s never been a better time to start your own practice -- yes, even if you’re a millennial.

Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Sullivan, a self proclaimed millennial himself at age 28, Dr. Sully recently launched his very own podcast The Millennial Dentist and runs a successful practice himself.

We talk about how to build a thriving practice in the year 2017, and explore some of the most common issues millennial practice owners face. Even if you’re not a millennial, there’s plenty of insights to go around.

 Last call - Get My 5 Ways To Get The Most Out of Your Next Dental Conference Guide Click here for the guide!

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• Why Dr. Sully started a podcast and how to decide if starting a podcast is right for you.
• Why You Should Choose Experience Over Money When Starting Out
• What You Need To Know If You’re Just Graduating And How To Set Yourself Up For Success
• Why Associateships Can Help You Get Started In The Dental World
• How To Keep Up With The Latest Marketing Trends And Implement Them in Your PracticeAnd much more.

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Dr. Sully for sharing his perspective on how millennials can succeed in starting and growing their dental practice.

For a bonus today, I’ll be sharing for the last time my 5 Ways To Get The Most Out of Your Next Dental Conference. After today, I’ll be pulling the bonus down and working on some even greater guides and content.

Many listeners have already told me how they've used some of the tips and strategies at conferences and have had some incredible results.

 Click here to access the guide!

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“We need to be forward thinking.. And make the most out of all our opportunities.” - Dr. Sullivan 

As I’ve mentioned, on a few previous episodes of SYDP, I had the pleasure of speaking at and attending the Voices of Dentistry Podcast Event.

It’s not often that I go to conferences that absolutely blow me away, but I can honestly say this was one of those times.

During the event, it wasn’t long before I discovered what I can only explain as ‘superwoman’ --- who was anywhere and everywhere helping making sure everyone has a great time.

Turns out superwoman, aka Ashlee Evans, was not only responsible for running a virtually flawless Voices of Dentistry Podcast  event -- but she has also been Dr. Mark Costes right hand woman in building the extremely successful Dental Success Institute l for the last 5 years.

After getting to know her at the event, I just knew I had to have her on the show.

We cover a ton of ground, talking about hiring, productivity, and getting the most from your team. As well as how she’s able to get a seemingly impossible amount done in her day to day life.

How You Hire Is Important. Learn Ashlee's Secrets To Hiring And Getting More Done Click here for the video and presentation  

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• Why you should hire for culture first.
• How to motivate and encourage your employees to get more done.
• The importance of sharing your values with your team and employees.
• 3 Things Ashlee Does With Every New Hire
• How To Build A Culture of Communication.
• The leadership qualities it takes to succeed

And much more.

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Ashlee for coming on the show. Building a great culture can make all the difference in your practice.. And that starts with hiring the right people and making sure you’re the best leader you can be.

As a bonus for today, Ashlee has shared a powerpoint presentation and video on how to hire effectively for your practice. If the success she’s had so far in career is an indicator, you definitely won’t want to miss it. Hiring the right way can truly make all the difference. 

 Click here to access the video. 

Quotes:

“Hire for culture first”  – Ashlee Evans

Everyone has their own reason for wanting to build a successful dental practice, and ultimately that reason is what keeps you pushing through, even when times get tough.

Somedays you’ll be on top of the world, and others you’ll think about throwing in the towel.

But as they say, the journey is what makes things worth it in the end.

Today, I’m excited to share another conversation I recently had at the Voices of Dentistry event with Dr. Peter Boulden, host of the BulletProof Dental Podcast and owner of several successful practices in Atlanta, Georgia.

Peter has cracked the code on what it takes to building a successful practice, and his optimistic attitude is contagious.

In our conversation we talk about how to stay focused and the best tips and strategies to take your practice to the next level.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• How Peter discovered embezzlement in his practice and what he did to recover.  
• The power of setting ambitious goals, and why you need to think big.
• How to deal with naysayers, especially your family and friends.
• Why you should embrace your mistakes, not hide from them.
• What Dr. Boulden would do differently if he had to start over today.
• How to know if you’re “ready” to become a practice owner. 

  And much more...

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Peter for sharing his insights and strategies on how to build a thriving and profitable practice. It’s not always easy, but doing the hard things today, will set you up for a rewarding future down the road.

Since I’ve released my how to get more out of your next conference guide few weeks ago, I’ve received a ton of great feedback and it just might be exactly what you need to make your next conference your best one yet.

I put a ton of effort into this guide, and if you plan on attending a conference this year, I know you'll love it.

Click here for the guide.

Quotes:

“I knew I wanted to be the chief of my own dentistry.” - Dr. Peter Boulden 

Dental. Supplies.

No, I’m not trying to intentionally give you a headache or make your blood pressure immediately rise by mentioning those dreaded words.

But.. if we’re being honest.. It’s no secret that finding the right supplies at the right cost.. In a time efficient manner… is one of the hardest things to do as a dentist.

And we didn’t even mention good quality.

There has been a lot of innovation in the dental space over the years, but I haven’t seen anything quite like what today’s guest is doing, helping dental owners get the best supplies for the cheapest cost.. In just a few clicks.

Today I’m very excited to share my conversation with Tiger Safarov -- CEO of Zen Supplies. His story is nothing short of incredible, and I really believe he just might be able to change the way you look at dental supplies when it comes to your practice. 

 Take Tiger's Inventory Challenge -- He'll Help You Save Money or You Get 12 months access to ZenSupplies for free. Click here to learn more.  

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• Tiger’s Inspiring Story On How He’s Disrupting The Dentist Industry With His Tech Startup
• The Quickest Way To Reduce Your Inventory Cost.
• Why Most Dental Software Doesn’t Have The End Consumer (You) In Mind And How Tiger Hopes To Fix That.
• The Bad Habits Most Dentist’s Have When It Comes To Purchasing Inventory And How To Fix Them
• Why The Secrecy Behind Dental Inventory Is Hurting The Community.

And much more.

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Tiger for sticking around and sharing some incredible insight on his mission to change the dental world.

As you heard, Tiger has generously offered to take a look at your some of your most recent invoices --- and personally show you how you can reduce your supply costs.

Because he knows SYDP listeners take action he also issued an exclusive SYDP challenge. If he can’t help you reduce your costs.. He’ll give you 12 months of free membership to ZenSupplies.

This is definitely one of those times you want to take action.

You really have nothing to lose.

Click here to learn more about the challenge.

Quotes:

“With Zen Supplies our main driver is to make things as easy as possible for you.” - Tiger Safarov

The tools and software you use to run your practice can either help enable you get more done.. Or make life needlessly complicated.

For dentists, it’s often the latter.

Fortunately, we’ve seen some incredible innovation in the dental tools and software space over the last few years which is why I’m incredibly excited to share my conversation with Kevin Rossen of Divergent Dental, whom I had the chance to sit down with a few weeks ago at the Voices of Dentistry event.

In our quick chat we covered a ton of ground about how to effectively track the numbers in your practice, in a way that doesn’t drive you insane.

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• Kevin’s Morning Huddle Method To Instantly Boost Team Productivity
• The 3 metrics that are essential to track in your practice.
• Why not all dental software is created equal, and how to choose the right tools.
• The metrics you should know daily, and the metrics you can “ignore” when starting out.
• How To Overcome The Barriers To Tracking Certain Metrics (And Increase Staff Buy In)

And much more.

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Kevin for joining the show today. If you build the right systems for your practice, you can effortlessly track the numbers that matter.

Over the last few weeks I’ve talked a lot about some amazing conferences to grow your practice. Several listeners have reached out asking how I make the most out of each conference I attend. So today, I put together a free guide “5 Ways To Get More Out of Any Conference You Attend”

I really think you'll get a lot out of the guide, even if a conference isn't quite on your radar yet.

I talk about tips for networking and why setting goals for your conference is important.

Click here to get the guide.

Quotes:

Look.

Running a successful dental practice is incredibly difficult.

Day in and day out, you’re juggling marketing, budgets, growing your team.. and a million other things on your always expanding todo list.

I get it.

And yet… at the end of the day, as a practice owner, you have to remember, you’re in the SERVICE industry.

Which means, everything you do should be focused on providing the best service you possibly can.

Because ultimately that’s what keeps the lights on.

Which unfortunately, many dentists often forget.

Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Dr. Anissa Holmes from Delivering Wow. You may remember her from episode 9 of the SYDP podcast where she shared her insight on how to get the most out of Facebook.

We recently had a chance to reconnect at the Voices of Dentistry Summit and I knew I had to have her back on the show. I’m absolutely blown away with what’s she’s been able to accomplish since we last sat down to chat.

As cliche as it might sound, she really delivers the wow in this one and shares exactly how to do the same for your practice.

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• What “delivering wow” means to Anissa,  and how you can apply it to your own practice.
• Anissa’s expansion to teaching, and how it’s also helped accelerate her own practice.
• Her decision process on whether to purchase another practice.
• How to grow your practice and WORK LESS (yes, it’s true.)
• The systems and team you need to fast track your growth.
• How  to increase your “Luck" through discipline. 
• The power of “reverse engineering” and how it applies to you.

And much more.

Free Episode Bonus

A special thanks to Anissa for coming on the show. As she has proven time and time again, by over delivering in your practice and life, you can blow your competition out of the water and deliver an experience that your patients won’t ever forget.

If you want to "deliver wow" in your own practice, you'll love her free delivering wow roadmap checklist. She goes through dozens of things you can do TODAY, to create the best possible experience for your your practice.

It goes without saying, she's one of the very few who actually practice what the preach, and I know you'll get a ton out of the roadmap.

Click here to get the checklist.

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As you may know, a few weeks ago I had the pleasure of attending the Voices of Dentistry event.

There comes a time in the life of every dental practice when one practice just isn’t enough.

Which brings you to the next logical step -- expansion.

Maybe acquiring your first (or yet another) practice has been on the top of your goals for 2017. Or maybe you’re not quite there yet.

Regardless, knowing how to navigate the often turbulent waters of practice acquisition is an important skill to build a thriving practice now and for many years to come.

Today I’m excited to share my conversation with Hunter Smith owner of the Southern Dental Group.

What he’s been able to do at the young age of 28 is nothing short of amazing.

You may remember him from episode 38 of Dentist Metrics where he talked about his process on how he was able to acquire 5 practices.

In the short time since we’ve last talked, he’s acquired yet another practice and has positioned himself to continue to invest in his future while sharing what he’s learned along the way.

Even if you’re not “ready” to acquire a practice yet , I know you’ll get a ton out of our conversation .

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• When You Should Consider Acquire A Practice And When Not Too
• How Hunter Is Able To Acquire A Practice Nearly Every Quarter
• Why Acquiring Your First Practice Is Harder Than Expanding Further
• The “Double Effort Myth” When It Comes To Acquiring A New Practice
• The Chicken Before The Egg Mistake And How To Avoid It
• The New Practice Mindset and How To Develop It
• How To Handle Staff Transition During The Acquisition Process.
• The Leadership Factor When Buying A New Practice
• How To Be Confident During Chaos And Demonstrate Leadership To Your Team

Want to learn more about dental ownership? You’ll love the upcoming Dental Ownership Summit February 16th and 17th in San Antonio, where some of the best in the dental industry share what they know to take your practice to the next level. You'll learn virtually everything you need to know about how to buy a practice successfully. 

I personally know many of the attendees and speakers and know you'll get a ton of value out of the event. Texas is always wonderful this time a year as well so you'll get the best of both worlds.

Learn More Now

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Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• The Biggest Mistakes Dentists Make When Budgeting And What To Do Instead. 
• 3 Questions You Should Answer Before Starting Your Budget 
•  
  How "Over Budgeting" Can Actually Hurt Your Practice 
   
• Why You Should View Budgeting As A Tool Rather An Annoyance 
   
• The Types of Budgeting Needed For All Stages of Your Practice (Yes.. They Are Different)
   
• The Key Steps To Avoid "Waste" In Your Practice 
   
• Why Budgeting Once A Year Is Not Remotely Enough 
   
• The Budgeting Formula If You’re Just Getting Started
   
• When To Know If You're Spending Too Much Time On Budgeting 
   
• How To Incorporate Education Into Your Budget..
   
   
  And much more...

Quotes:

A strong marketing strategy is essential to get more patients in the door.

You know that. But… unfortunately, with so many options out there, it’s so easy to feel overwhelmed and stuck.

Maybe you can relate.

Instead of mastering the basics, you jump from one marketing strategy to the next.. And not surprisingly you might not see the results you were looking for.

As most SYDP listeners know, the dental industry does have a few bad apples that ruin things for everyone. Trust can be a little hard to come by.

No there is no magic pill to get 1,000 new patients in your door by next week.

No there is no SEO strategy that will get you on the first page of Google overnight.

A good marketing strategy requires relentless testing, patience, and a little bit of good luck.

Which is why I’m so excited to share my conversation with Laura Maly and Michael Anderson, founders of the the Wonderist Agency an agency that focuses exclusively on serving the dental community.

Several practice owners and SYDP listeners have emailed me to praise their work. And I think you’ll find our conversation on the state of dental marketing surprisingly refreshing and you’ll walk away with several actionable insights such as…

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode:

• How Laura And Michael Got Into The Dentistry Industry
• Why Most Dental Agencies Are So Out Of Date
• The Key Metrics You Should Track Consistently For Improvement
• The Importance of Avoiding “Shiny Object” Syndrome.
• Why One Size Fit All Marketing Can Kill Your Practice
• How To Get Started With Tracking And Which Metrics You Should Measure
• 3 Bad Marketing Habits You Should Avoid
• The “10 Million Dollar Mistake” You Might Be Making
• How To Stop Being Overwhelmed With Your Marketing
• Why You Need To Communicate With Your Staff About Your Marketing Strategy

Quotes:

Note: This is an encore of SYDP episode 48 with Dr. Alan Mead updated with time sensitive information about the Voices of Dentistry event you won't want to miss! If you want a weekend full of learning and connecting with the best of the best Voices of Dentistry is for you.  We'll be back to our regularly scheduled programming on Monday 1/16/2017 !

Today’s show features a pioneer in dentistry and to dental podcasters.

Dr. Alan Mead is the master behind Mead Family Dentistry and the widely known Dental Hacks Podcast.

Dr. Mead grew up around his dad’s dental practice and quickly found his passion in running a practice of his own at a young age.

Just like with any dental practice business, Dr. Mead has seen his fair share of ups, downs, and everything in between.

There’s something for you in this episode if you’ve been running a practice of your own, wanting to start one, or if you’re in the startup phase.

• How Dr. Mead basically “stole” a practice from someone else
• What happens when you think you’re a terrible business person (and what to do to combat this)
• The mistakes you DON’T want to make when running your own practice
• The advantages of owning a “dive” practice
• What to do if you’re brand new, fresh out of dental school, and looking to start a practice
• The best skill you can have when opening up your first practice
• What to look for, demographics-wise, when opening up a practice in a new geolocation
• An event you need to attend, if you’re serious about dentistry, to meet some of the biggest names in the industry

Happy New Year SYDP fans! I hope the first few days of 2017 have gotten off to a great start! I’m honored to have you be a part of the SYDP community.

Here are a few things you'll discover in today's episode

• How “Marketing Pipelines” Can Transform Your Practice And How To Get Started
• Why Throwing A Local Event For Your Community Should Be A Priority in 2017
• 5 Boots On The Ground Marketing Strategies That Actually Work
• How Targeting Local Businesses Can Be A Great Marketing Method
• The Importance of Authenticity When Marketing Your Practice
• 3 Current Marketing Trends You Should Be Trying
• Why Specific Incentives Are So Powerful For Your Practice.
• The No Excuses Way To Get More Patients In The Door
• Why You Need To Outsource Your Marketing And Sales
• How To Get Comfortable With Rejection

It’s clear from our conversation, Michael makes things happen, and I promise if you take action on today’s episode you’ll definitely see results.

If you enjoyed today’s episode, you absolutely don’t want to miss the awesome bonus Michael has put together for SYDP listeners. He’s shared his short “How Many Patients Should My Practice Be Attracting” quiz, which will help you get crystal clear on how to get the most from your practice.

Just answering the questions alone, will be incredibly helpful in building out your 2017 marketing strategy.

Click here to access that now.

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