The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 344 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora Join us as we break down the well know Harvard Business Review: "Who's got the Monkey" and apply it to the world of delegation, boundaries, and time management in the dental practice. We explore the concept of 'monkeys' - those pesky tasks or problems we delegate to others - and provide invaluable insights on effective delegation strategies and problem-solving techniques. From setti...
Apr 17, 2024•1 hr 8 min•Ep. 344
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 343 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS Comprehensive diagnosis is essential, but effective delivery of treatment plans is equally important. Recording consultations can help dentists improve their presentation skills. Fear of rejection and discomfort can hinder effective enrollment. Empathy and understanding the patient's perspective are crucial in the enrollment process. Body language and context play a significant role in treatment pr...
Apr 10, 2024•55 min
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 342 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora TAKEAWAYS Understanding the differences between acquisitions and startups is crucial in making informed decisions. Financial factors such as revenue, debt-to-revenue ratio, and cash flow play a significant role in acquisitions. Operational efficiencies and utilization rates are key metrics to consider in underperforming practices. Determining the purchase price based on body count c...
Apr 03, 2024•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 342
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 341 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora TAKEAWAYS AI has the potential to revolutionize dentistry by analyzing documents and providing financial insights. Dentists can benefit from AI tools like chat GPT and copilot for financial management and analysis. Business education is crucial for dentists to succeed in managing their practices and making informed financial decisions. The transition from clin...
Mar 27, 2024•56 min•Ep. 341
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 340 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Randy Smith TAKEAWAYS Quality sponsors are crucial in real estate investments to ensure success and minimize capital loss. Investing in real estate should be a long-term strategy focused on steady cash flow and high-quality deals. Diversification is important in real estate investing to spread risk and maximize returns. Tax advantages, such as depreciation, make real estate investing an attractive ...
Mar 20, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 340
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 339 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Brian Colao TAKEAWAYS The dental industry is experiencing a shift towards same store growth as M&A activity becomes more constrained. Understanding your EBITDA is crucial for practice growth and valuation. Culture plays a significant role in practice value and patient satisfaction. Innovation, technology, and AI are driving same store growth and improving patient care. Joining a DSO can provide ...
Mar 13, 2024•53 min•Ep. 339
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 338 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Ophir Tanz TAKEAWAYS Ophir’s introduction and background Applying powerful technology to industry Identify early to treat accurately Quality care beings with accurate diagnosis AI can help dentists accurately diagnose conditions such as caries and periodontal lesions. AI tools can enhance patient communication by providing visual aids and animations. The future of dentistry will likely involve the ...
Mar 06, 2024•38 min•Ep. 338
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 337 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Trey Tippit and Dwight Peccora TAKEAWAYS Exploring innovative ideas can lead to improvements in dental practice. Dentistry as a service can enhance the patient experience and create a stronger connection with the practice. Self-service dental offices can provide convenience and efficiency for patients. Personalized video outreach can help retain patients and improve communication. Addressing the is...
Feb 28, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 337
The Bulletproof Podcast Episode 336 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Trey Tippit TAKEAWAYS Building trust within a dental team is crucial for effective communication and collaboration. Addressing conflicts directly and openly can lead to better understanding and resolution. Commitment to the practice's goals and values is essential for team members to work together effectively. Creating a culture of accountability helps ensure that everyone takes responsibility for thei...
Feb 21, 2024•47 min•Ep. 336
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 335 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Leo and Zach TAKEAWAYS Dentists should have a basic understanding of SEO to avoid being taken advantage of by outside vendors. User experience is a crucial factor in SEO, and dentists should focus on providing a seamless and valuable experience for their website visitors. AI is becoming increasingly important in SEO, but it should be used as a tool for curation rather than a replacement for human i...
Feb 14, 2024•53 min•Ep. 335
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 334 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS The dental industry is facing challenges such as a wage gap between dentists and hygienists, a changing market outlook, and the need to adapt to new technologies and consumer preferences. Convenience, technology, and marketing play a crucial role in the success of dental practices, and the use of AI and automation can provide a competitive advantage. The future of dentistry may involve a...
Feb 07, 2024•53 min•Ep. 334
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 333 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS Recognize the difference between real goals and mere wishes by observing changes in physiology. Set specific and challenging goals to engage the brain's dopamine circuitry. Write down goals in your handwriting to activate ancestral neural pathways. Keep goals to yourself to avoid premature dopamine release and maintain motivation. Visualize both success and failure to increase the likeli...
Jan 31, 2024•30 min•Ep. 333
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 332 HOSTS: Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Linda Edgar KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Edgar’s journey to becoming the ADA President The role of the ADA ADA is focusing on improving connections, collaboration, and communication Forsyth Institute Merger What the ADA does for you including product testing, research, and insurance legislation MLR Legislation and the Non-Covered Services Bill Is there insurance and/or DSO influence on the ADA? The rising cost of att...
Jan 17, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 332
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 331 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora TAKEAWAYS Introduction Bulletproof Summit is launched The learning and implementation of new skills Methods of deployment within each office Delegating from a position of knowledge Do you want to be important or do you want to be successful Strategy versus Operations Letting go of control creates opportunity for others Centralization of services Fin...
Jan 10, 2024•59 min•Ep. 331
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 330 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Craig the Dental Whisperer Do your research before hiring a marketing company Ebbs and flows within the business cycle Pre-appointment rate versus Re-appointment rate Production Per Visit Utilization Rate Treatment acceptance percentage Net Growth KPI Tracking Data-driven versus emotional decision-making Treatment coordinators ...
Jan 03, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 330
Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 329 HOST: Dr. Sully Sullivan GUEST: Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS The mental and emotional cost of growth to your team Be an observer of your character to build leadership ability The distinction between owning a practice and owning a business Having intentionality and clarity The importance of friends that will challenge you Freedom and economics to create via dentistry REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Pract...
Dec 27, 2023•54 min•Ep. 329
Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 328 HOST: Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Working in the practice versus on the practice Profit is not a dirty word The concept of leverage and creating leverage through revenue Entrepreneurial profit Coaching, developing, and being accountable for your team’s success Delegation and empowering others Leveraging through other people Entrepreneurial profit, assets, and wealth Formula One concept Being d...
Dec 20, 2023•38 min•Ep. 328
Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 327 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Chandler Wrightenberry KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Macroclimate Lending Capacity Interest rates What is the bank's appetite for dental versus other categories of loans? Regional bank loan Traditional financing Whatever your rate is, it is tax deductible. Interest Payments Non-Cash assets Rising interest rates affect the valuations of everything Live Oak Bank REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof...
Dec 13, 2023•29 min•Ep. 327
Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 326 Hosts: Dr. Craig Spodak & Dr. Trey Tippit Guests: Dr. Simone Ellis KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Simone and Dr. Trey Dental Economics Automobile University by Zig Ziglar Dr. Simone’s story Celebration is everything Personal accountability Have it your way, three currencies in life The Flex is freedom Work-life balance and cultivating peace REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Dr. Simone Ellis...
Dec 06, 2023•1 hr 10 min•Ep. 326
Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 325 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Trey Tippit KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Arthur Brooks Building the Stage Systems and processes Bulletproof Gospel EBITDA Mitchell Baldridge Individualism is what matters Five things that you have to do to work on your business The Bulletproof Pathway Dentists as CEO's Personality differences Dental business owners have very different lives REFERENCES Dental Cost Seg Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproo...
Nov 30, 2023•39 min•Ep. 325
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast #324 Repost from our sister Pod, Bulletproof Hygiene! Host: Charissa Wood, RDH Guest: Dr. Katie Lee KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Lee's experience with Surguries Oral Systemic Aspect How do we prevent periodontal disease Heart attacks and strokes are caused by oral infection Pain points in bringing this level of care to fruition What did implementation look like? Understanding the science is the most crucial part Wins by practicing at this level Wins from tea...
Nov 28, 2023•45 min•Ep. 324
Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode Number 323 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Mitchell Baldridge KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Cost Segregation applies to dentists Tax Advantage for Dentists Investing with excess cash flow Cost Segregation Study in its simplest form The end goal is to push forward your tax deduction Leasehold improvements Cost segregation and bonus depreciation Specialization is key with a niche service such as dentistry REFERENCES Dental Cost Seg Bulletproof ...
Nov 22, 2023•39 min•Ep. 323
Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 322 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Trey's Basic Dentistry Model Scalability of simple versus complex dentistry Entertainment and Information disconnect Google Trends Contingency plans Internal marketing at the foundational level Revisiting the patient experience Business reviews The psychology of what matters to people People need human interaction Authentic team energ...
Nov 15, 2023•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 322
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 321 HOSTS: Dr. Craig Spodak and Dr. Trey Tippit GUEST: Dr. Uche Odiatu KEY TAKEAWAYS Health, wellness, and nutrition Accessible versus Comprehensive Dentistry Body positivity Pre and post covid health Standard of American Healthcare and American Diet 3 Modes of exercise Serotonin Burning Calories Cholesterol Cortisol REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Dr. Uche Odiatu...
Nov 09, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 321
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode #320 HOSTS Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Mitchell Baldridge KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction Twitter (X) Accounting Firm / Dental CPA Taxes Business Advice Business Plan Mitchell's Tweets 10 Tax hack for Business owners QBI optimization Donor advice funds S - Corps Bonus Depreciation Mega backdoor ROTH Give Yourself Tax Credit Fringe Benefits The Augusta Rule PTET - Salt Cap Workarounds Real Planning and Good Advice ERISA, the Employment Ret...
Nov 02, 2023•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 320
Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode #319 Hosts: Dr. Scott Goldman and Tiger Safarov Guest: Dr. Peter Boulden KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introductions Details of acquistition Effects of high-interest rates Pros of DSOs Private Practice Valuations vs DSO Valuations 4 things to do before selling a practice Ownership is not for everyone REFERENCES: Bulletproof Dental Practice Bulletproof Dental Summit...
Oct 25, 2023•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 319
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 318 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden Guest: Dr. Jeff Anzalone KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Path of Life Scaling to the place where become optional in practice Seven habits of having successful Bulletproof background Good systems, Good operations Multiple Income Taxes and Assets Investment Real Estate Passive and Active Power of compounding Raising Kids to be successful REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental P...
Oct 18, 2023•47 min•Ep. 318
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 317 Host: Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Parker Smith KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction Short term rental vacation rental management Airbnb Price Elasticity Dynamic Pricing A Breakdown Results in a Breakthrough Barriers to hiring Theory of HR The importance of having a mentor Ego and over-confidence Adrenaline of running a business. References: Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletproof Summit Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Grand Welcome From Strength to ...
Oct 11, 2023•47 min•Ep. 317
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 316 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Jay Letwat KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction Sunbit Group Practice vs solo practitioners No one ever thinks of dentistry as an industry Better Technology Adoption Observing Office Dental Fees Digestible monthly payments Location for DSO Recourse on your loans Different than whether it's recourse or non -recourse Associate patient financing Credit Card Score REFERENCES: Bulletproof Mastermind Bull...
Oct 04, 2023•25 min•Ep. 316
The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 315 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guests: Dr. Dwight Peccora KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction Mastermind recap How to build profitability Yearly mantra “B players” EGO Associate success Presence of the community Community reputation Word of mouth Presence Renovate to impress buyers Why technology is the greatest training method Attracting “A players” Technology benefiting the team Roman Empire REFERENCES: Bulletproof Mastermind Bulletp...
Sep 29, 2023•55 min•Ep. 315
