Have you ever had the experience of a downturn in September? I sure have. I’ve charted out the last 10 years of production and it always seemed like there was about a 10-15% drop in average production in September: I could never figure out why. For the last 2 years, I’ve been dedicated to fighting […]
Read PostHygiene compensation has always been a hot topic. In light of current hygiene staffing challenges, it has become a critical element in securing and retaining hygienists. In addition to incentivizing hygienists, for a compensation model to be sustainable, it must provide structure to ensure the hygiene department remains a profitable part of the dental practice. […]
Read PostBanks are failing. DSOs are buying like crazy. Stock market is doing wild upswings and downswings. Seems like all the pundits are saying a recession is coming. If everyone on the face of the earth thinks that a recession is coming, will it really happen?I am sorry to say I am not smart enough to […]
Read PostLet’s be real…bookkeeping sucks, it’s tedious, can take a lot of time and it’s boring. You can do it yourself, but is it worth your time? You know what your production per hour is, so what’s the trade-off between DIY or paying an expert to do it? Remember, however, that just because you outsource this […]
Read PostHaving difficult conversations is never easy, but you can navigate them with empathy and effectiveness by following a structured approach. In this guide, we will explore five key steps to help you have those uncomfortable conversations in a way that promotes open dialogue, collaboration, and growth. Implementing these steps can foster a safe and productive […]
Read PostI get questions all the time about how daunting an operations manual looks when trying to start putting one together. Sometimes new clients on DSN see others who have huge manuals or online folders, and they get overwhelmed. However, everyone started at zero; so, here is my quick guide to Systemization. Start with these three […]
Read PostOur friends at Polaris have some great tips for you around attracting and bringing on a new associate. Check out the info below. Building a successful group practice means creating stability among associates, and stability is often best achieved through ownership. Aside from a traditional buy-in scenario, there are two types of “earn-in” methodologies. Here’s a closer look […]
Read PostAs the saying goes “It’s a pretty sorry carpenter that blames his tools for a failed result”.But, the opposite is also true. If we have a great result, it is not because of the “tools” that were used. Sure, great tools make getting that great result easier but great tools in the hands of an […]
Read PostOur friends at Polaris have some great tips to share with you!Building a successful group practice means creating stability among associates, and stability is often best achieved through ownership. There are a number of factors involved with allowing an associate to buy-in to your business in terms of structure, expectations, dollar investment, control and distributable […]
Read PostI get questions all the time about how daunting an operations manual looks when trying to start putting one together. Sometimes new clients on DSN see others who have huge manuals or online folders, and they get overwhelmed. However, everyone started at zero; so, here is my quick guide to Systemization. Start with these three […]
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