Send us a text How often do you take the time to focus on being grateful? Big or small, we all have things to be thankful for, and as Thanksgiving approaches, it’s the perfect time of year to reflect on what they are and really appreciate them. It's also the perfect time to start making it a habit to focus on gratitude. As Willie Nelson put it, “When I started counting my blessings, my whole life turned around.” This is something I’ve found to be true in my life, and I’ve made it a point to coun...
Nov 21, 2018•10 min
Send us a text What comes to mind when you hear the term “work-life balance”? How about when you think about retirement? I get a fair amount of questions about these two topics—likely because this podcast is all about engineering a practice that provides for your epic life—but I’m here to tell you that I think both work-life balance and retirement are complete b.s. In this episode, I go on a bit of a rant about why these two ideas really bother me. Listen in to hear why I don’t agree with the th...
Nov 14, 2018•10 min
Send us a text The road to creating the long awaited Titans of Dentistry book has been difficult and fulfilling. In this episode, Dr. Justin Short and I will discuss the journey and the process of creating this exciting project. We will talk about how the book is laid out, the importance of embracing difficult processes and challenges and much more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2qiQvQe...
Oct 31, 2018•41 min
Send us a text One of the biggest things to work on in life is making sure to not take your work issues home and not take your home issues to work. This week I’ll share about how I made a shift in my life and mindset where I don’t put work first and I’m not afraid to take days off. This doesn’t mean work isn’t important, it’s all about making sure to fit in the most important things and be intentional about your scheduling. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http...
Oct 24, 2018•15 min
Send us a text This episode is all about understanding your fears and finding effective ways to lead and grow your practice. The pain of fear can be so crippling but often it doesn’t have to hold you back if you don’t let it. We’ll go over the common fears people have when it comes to their practice and will challenge you to not let that fear get in your way and choose courage over comfort. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2OmtASg...
Oct 17, 2018•16 min
Send us a text In this episode Dr. Dave Maloley sits down with Dr. Mark Costes to share some valuable tips on practice leadership, life balance and maintaining motivation and focus on the daily. The two discuss how to harness your dark side, the impact of mortality motivation, what dictates the upper limit of your practice and much more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2NfRjhQ...
Oct 03, 2018•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text One of the most common questions received on this show is how to organize and engineer a high-performance life. In this episode Dr. Dave will be giving you an inside look at his 4x4 epic life matrix that he uses to design and keep his life on track. He explains not only how to use it but also gives examples based on how he fills out and uses his. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2xEaooI...
Sep 26, 2018•23 min
Send us a text We often chase what the people around us consider to be successful without taking the time figure out what success is for us. In this episode, Dr. Dave gives us a great method to make better decisions and live a life that is more meaningful. By learning from the regrets of dying people and envisioning our own regrets at the end of our days we can find clarity in the decisions and habits we engage in today. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https:/...
Sep 19, 2018•18 min
Send us a text Today's episode is all about the power of influence and living in a way that inspires others to do their best work. Leadership is all about figuring out who we have to become for our teams, and it's up to us to ask ourselves if we're really walking the talk—or if we're all talk. Inspired by his father’s recent 80th birthday party (where celebrating the way his father has lived his life drove home that making an impact is all about integrity and honoring your word) Dr. Dave discuss...
Sep 12, 2018•11 min
Send us a text Welcoming back Dr. Chris Phelps to the show this week to talk more about pre-suasion and the principles behind it. He explains the difference between pre-suasion and persuasion and why it’s so important to prep your clients in the right way in order to get them in the right mindset to be open to suggested procedures. He discusses in detail the science and case studies behind this concept, explains why it’s so successful and gives specific tips on how to incorporate it into your pr...
Aug 15, 2018•39 min
Send us a text The last 48 hours have been quite a test for Dr. Dave so in this episode he will share what he learned about fixing the frame and keeping things in perspective. It’s so easy to let problems take over your mind and distract you from other important areas of your life so he shares how to not let tough situations get you bogged down and off track. You’ll learn more about frame control and how to make sure you stop things that cause you to leak energy. You can find show notes and more...
Aug 08, 2018•13 min
Send us a text Get your questions ready because Dr. Dave will be doing something a bit different – answering your questions on the show. Meditation is the topic of this question so he talks about his journey with meditation – from discovering it and finding a rhythm with it and then switching up his practice later on to serve him better. Dr. Dave has had a lot of success after adopting meditation as a regular practice into his life and some great insight from his own experience that might help y...
Aug 01, 2018•14 min
Send us a text There is an ever-growing threat to cyber security as our technology and data becomes more connected and advanced. In this episode, Evan Taylor steps in to educate us on how to protect our practices from the various security breaches. He discusses the different types of breaches that tend to happen and how to set up processes and protection that will keep your customers and practice safe. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2JNBc9n...
Jul 25, 2018•27 min
Send us a text As a young dentist just starting out, it can be hard to know which direction to take your career. But thanks to people like Dr. David Rice, the next generation of dentists can get access to tools that will help them succeed on both the clinical and business side. Not only has David achieved success in his career, but he’s also done—and continues to do—amazing things to help dental students along their own paths to success. The founder of igniteDDS—a free continuing education commu...
Jun 27, 2018•31 min
Send us a text It’s easy to see the highlight reel of peoples’ careers and think that things should be easier. Coty Shores shares how important it is to embrace the “dark side” of your career and use it to motivate you and push you forward. He also gives us some great inspiration when it comes to learning from people you admire and endeavoring to constantly improve yourself and your skills. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2LV0mV2...
Jun 20, 2018•46 min
Send us a text Growing as a leader starts with growing as a person, and no one knows that better than Dr. David Maloley. He’s going solo today to share a few things that have significantly improved his quality of life, and as a result, have helped him be a more effective leader in his practice. Listen in to hear the top three gadgets that have become major parts of Dr. Dave's morning routine, as well as his advice for starting your day off strong. You'll also hear his tips for improving your men...
May 23, 2018•27 min
Send us a text When it comes to marketing, many practices and businesses tend to focus on the wrong things. Naren Arulrajah explains what is going wrong and how to truly focus on the customer, relate to them in a real way and leverage social proof. His advice on handling failure, being an effective leader and gaining the trust of your customers is extremely real and valuable. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/2KUU6wD...
May 16, 2018•52 min
Send us a text It’s one thing to have a vision for your business and it’s a whole different thing to be able to cast that vision in a way that it is taken on and carried out by your team. Dr. Jesse Green drops by the show today to share his journey through practice ownership and how it has evolved into a passion for the dental entrepreneurial community. He gives us some great actionable advice on how to improve your leadership and entrepreneurial skills in a way that will take your practice to t...
May 09, 2018•52 min
Send us a text In this episode, you’ll get to listen in to Dr. Dave’s recent interview on the Business of Dentistry Podcast. He shares personal stories of his own challenges and the valuable lessons he learned as he built his career. Listen in to hear his inspiring words about finding clarity, what it takes to be a great leader, and more. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/2HsXJrJ...
May 02, 2018•1 hr
Send us a text Addison Killeen has built a network of thriving dental practices in a location that is known to be saturated with practices. Tune into this episode to get in on the wisdom and strategy that he used to successfully nurture practices and teams. Addison gives us some perspective when it comes to the importance of building relationships in the dental community and focusing on areas that are your expertise. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit...
Apr 25, 2018•35 min
Send us a text Sometimes the biggest challenges we deal with as dentists are moral dilemmas. It can be tempting not to admit to making a mistake—especially when you know a patient wouldn’t know the difference—or to advise someone undergo an expensive procedure they don’t really need for the sake of making a higher profit. We’ve all been there, including Dr. Bryan Stimmler. The owner of North Brooklyn Dental Care, Bryan is a big proponent of sharing the challenges we face as dentists, not just th...
Apr 18, 2018•37 min
Send us a text Do you feel like you don’t have your future quite figured out yet? Don’t sweat it. Being successful doesn't mean you have to know every detail of where you’re going. The key is being willing to put in the work and keep moving forward. Just ask today's guest, Dr. Chris Green. A third-generation dentist and the owner of Green Dental Care, Chris says he's still figuring out his vision, and he has accepted that the road to get there isn’t always a direct path. In this episode, he shar...
Apr 11, 2018•47 min
Send us a text Sometimes life can throw you curveballs, but it’s how you deal with them that makes all the difference. Dr. Steve Markowitz is a third-generation dentist whose unexpected leap into learning the business side of dentistry firsthand came during his first year of dental school. After a tragic accident left his father unable to practice, Steve stepped up to help keep the business running and learned key lessons that drove him to where he is today. Now in charge of three multi-specialt...
Apr 04, 2018•28 min
Send us a text In this day in age, it’s so easy to get caught in the trap of comparing your life to what you see online, especially when it comes to social media. The problem is that people tend to show only the best parts of their lives, so we don’t see any of the hard times. But just as important as sharing our victories is sharing when we struggle, and in this episode, Dr. Matt Standridge does just that. Now the owner of Yates Center Dental and the man behind the popular Ketodontist Podcast, ...
Mar 28, 2018•38 min
Send us a text It’s no secret that building a successful dental career is hard work. But when that hard work gives you the opportunity to create the career and lifestyle you want, there’s no question that it’s worth it. Just ask Dr. Josh Cochran. The owner of Dr. C Family Dentistry, Josh saw his share of hardships as he worked to build his practice from scratch. In this episode, he shares the most important lessons he learned along the way, as well as what he'd do differently if he had it to do ...
Mar 21, 2018•33 min
Send us a text With April drawing nearer, there’s one thing that's sure to be on all of our minds: taxes. Understanding financial reports and navigating the tax code can definitely feel daunting, especially with recent changes to consider, but thankfully we have Jonathan VanHorn back on the show to share his insight. The founder of Dentist Metrics and the man behind the Start Your Dental Practice podcast, Jonathan has helped dental practices all over the country grow their businesses by gaining ...
Mar 14, 2018•47 min
Send us a text One of the most important aspects of running a successful practice is putting in the time and effort to be a good leader. Dr. Tim McNamara is a shining example of this, and his success in dentistry is a testament to the strong focus he puts not only on creating a great customer experience, but also on leading his team so they know exactly how to deliver that experience. In this episode, he shares what it takes to be a great leader, the lessons he learned from his consulting career...
Mar 07, 2018•59 min
Send us a text There are many road blocks presented when developing a dental career. From financial struggles to battling introversion and depression, Dr. Russell Kirk shares his journey through all of it. He talks about his valuable experience in the military, how he learned humility, anger management, leadership and how to prioritize the important things in life. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: http://bit.ly/2sQ2aKn...
Feb 28, 2018•32 min
Send us a text This is a very special episode with an exciting announcement that has been hard to keep quiet until now! You’ll hear some familiar voices in today’s discussion, as we have The Dentalpreneur, Mark Costes, and The Dental Hacks, Jason Lipscomb and Alan Mead, joining me to share the big news. We’ve teamed up with some of the most well-respected names in dentistry to create something that will help dentists take their practices to the next level. Listen in to learn all about it now! Yo...
Feb 23, 2018•47 min
Send us a text As academics, it can be easy and even quite enjoyable to continually be feeding ourselves new knowledge but if we never put that knowledge into practice, it means nothing. Dr. Justin Bhullar joins us on the show to share his journey of pushing through some tough obstacles to arrive where he is today. His optimisim and work ethic are inspiring and he has lots of great insight on learning, improving and leading that you can learn from and implement into your own practice. You can fi...
Feb 21, 2018•49 min
