812: Sharpen Your Vision: Differentiation Success – Part 4 – Adriana Booth There are dentists on every corner of the country. So, why would patients come to you? In the final episode of this four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you answer this question. Embrace differentiation, and you can finally set your practice apart! To learn how by using ACT’s free tools and resources, listen to Episode 812 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More A...
Nov 18, 2024•29 min•Ep. 812
811: Going Out-Of-Network: 3 Marketing Considerations – Eric Hubbard Do you tell yourself you can't go out-of-network? If you do, stop! You can , and today’s guest will teach you how. Kirk Behrendt brings in Eric Hubbard, a master marketer and founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, to help you be paid more to work less. If you're tired of the long hours, dealing with insurance, and less-than-ideal patients, listen to Episode 811 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Eric: Follow Pain-Free...
Nov 15, 2024•42 min•Ep. 811
810: Building Your Dental Dream Team: Retention Through Shared Values – Heather Crockett Dentistry isn't the hard part about being a dentist — it’s finding and keeping great people! To help you make it a little bit easier, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share ACT’s tools and resources for developing and implementing your core values. To learn the secret to a successful practice, listen to Episode 810 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Heath...
Nov 13, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 810
809: Why Would a Patient Choose You as a Dentist? – Dr. Jim Otten There are over 200,000 dentists in the U.S. So, why would a patient choose your practice? To help you answer that question, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim Otten, co-instructor of Global Diagnosis Education, with advice for differentiating your business and giving patients an exceptional experience. To learn which areas to focus on to build an amazing practice, listen to Episode 809 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About D...
Nov 11, 2024•43 min•Ep. 809
808: Sharpen Your Vision: Defining Your Core Values – Part 3 – Robyn Theisen To continue the series on sharpening your vision, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a framework to help you define, establish, and carry out your core values. It is one of the most important things you will ever do as a business owner — so let's do it right! To learn the third step to becoming happier at work, listen to Episode 808 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Ro...
Nov 08, 2024•36 min•Ep. 808
807: Sharpen Your Vision: Defining Your Core Purpose – Part 2 – Carlie Einarson In part two of this four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Carlie Einarson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with the next building blocks to sharpen your vision: defining your core purpose. She explains why crafting a strong core purpose is important, the steps to do it, and how it will improve your practice. To learn the next steps for a better practice and a better life, listen to Episode 807 of The Best Practic...
Nov 06, 2024•31 min•Ep. 807
806: 6 Critical Questions to Sharpen Your Vision – Part 1 – Miranda Beeson Directionless driving will get you stranded — and it’s the same for your business! In part one of a four-part series, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with a strategic plan to help you get to where you want to go. Start answering these six critical questions, and you will be on your way to the practice of your dreams! To learn the first steps to get what you want out of your practice ...
Nov 04, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 806
805: Answers to 3 of the Biggest Questions in Dentistry – Dr. Christian Coachman How will dentistry be in the future? What should dentists today focus on? Is balance possible in this profession? To thoughtfully answer these three big questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, with his advice for navigating the personal and business side of being a dentist. Your best years and dentistry’s best years are still yet to come! To hear about what you c...
Nov 01, 2024•55 min•Ep. 805
804: Am I Overtreating My Patients? – Dr. Drew McDonald Doctors treat diseases as soon as they see it. They don't wait until the final stage! So, why aren't dentists doing the same? To encourage you to start diagnosing more and treating patients early, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Drew McDonald from the Chicago Study Club to explain the consequences of waiting until it’s too late. Early diagnosis isn’t overtreating — you are setting patients up for a better, healthier, pain-free life. To learn ...
Oct 30, 2024•39 min•Ep. 804
You're a dentist — not a hammer! Stop forcing treatment on patients and start guiding them toward it instead. To help you make that happen, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Mazzola and Dr. Charlie Ward, visiting faculty from the Pankey Institute, to share what they’ve uncovered about the new patient process and how to find the things that matter to them most. To start decoding your patients’ minds to establish trust and improve retention, listen to Episode 803 of The Best Practices Show...
Oct 28, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 803
802: From Metrics to Excellence: How to Make Your Data Work for You! – Dr. Barrett Straub You care about your business more than anyone else. For that reason, it’s up to you to understand your numbers! To help you lean into the data you need, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to share the top key metrics to track in every aspect of your practice. There's no “easy button” for success, but data will make the path easier! To learn how to make your data work for you, listen to...
Oct 25, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 802
801: Your Practice, Your Life: Unlock Freedom – Miranda Beeson Dentistry can give you the life you want. So, why do you dread going into the office? Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to tell you it’s not the dentistry giving you the Sunday scaries — it’s how you're doing it. To help you overcome burnout and take control over your practice and life, they provide a framework for planning the life you want in and outside of your practice. It’s your life and your...
Oct 23, 2024•48 min•Ep. 801
800: Are You Being Undervalued in Your Own Practice? Discover the Power of Doctor Endorsement! – Debra Engelhardt-Nash If your team members don't endorse you, patients won't want to be there! Doctor endorsement is critical for success. To help your team do it right, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice on hyping up your practice. To learn simple endorsement strategies to communicate your value and build trust, listen to Episode...
Oct 21, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 800
Sustainability is a hot topic — and this isn't just another trend! Our planet is in crisis, and we have a responsibility to act. To share what you can do as a dentist to reduce your footprint on Earth, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend Dr. Markus Tröltzsch, co-founder of Greenviu. Being environmentally friendly isn't about politics — it’s about leaving this shared home in a much better place. To begin your sustainability jour...
Oct 18, 2024•45 min•Ep. 799
798: More Patients or Higher APV? The One Metric You Must Focus on for Real Growth – Dr. Barrett Straub You need patients to run your practice. But more isn't always better! To help you understand what makes patients valuable for your business, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to explain annual patient value and the six steps to steadily increase it for a more profitable practice. Sometimes, less is more! To learn more about this magic KPI for growth, listen to Episode 79...
Oct 16, 2024•40 min•Ep. 798
797: Struggling With Finding Team Members? Discover the Long-Term Solution Dentists Can't Afford to Ignore – Alan Twigg You tell future patients why they should choose your practice. But how about future team members? Do you offer more than benefits and a paycheck? If not, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to help you develop your unique employment proposition so you can keep your greatest team members. Put a stop to preventa...
Oct 14, 2024•32 min•Ep. 797
796: Annual Review 911: It’s Time for Change – Heather Crockett Who are the most important people in your practice? If you said your patients, listen to this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why your team comes first — not your patients. Start putting your energy where it matters most! To learn how to take care of your team and transform your practice, listen to Episode 796 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Heather: Send Hea...
Oct 11, 2024•44 min•Ep. 796
It’s Sunday night, and you're looking at Monday’s schedule. You see names you don't want to see, and you dread going to work. Wouldn't it be great to see only your favorite patients? It’s possible to do, and this episode teaches you how! Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to help you keep the patients who value your work and pay their bills. To learn the two steps to increase your happiness, listen to Episode 795 of The Best Practices Show! Learn More About Ad...
Oct 09, 2024•31 min•Ep. 795
794: 3 Reasons Why You Need a Vacation – Ariel Juday Rest is a requirement — not a reward! If you don't have a vacation in your schedule, you'll want to after this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how taking time away from the office can improve your health and well-being. As a bonus, it will also benefit your team! When was your last, true vacation? To learn the best way to plan for your next time off, listen to Episode 794 of The Best Pra...
Oct 07, 2024•29 min•Ep. 794
793: The Biggest Misconceptions About Centric Relation Every Dentist Needs to Know – Dr. Jim McKee If you're intimidated by centric relation, this is the episode for you! To increase your understanding and appreciation of CR, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to explain what it means, why it’s misunderstood, and how learning more about it will improve your practice. To hear the myths and misconceptions debunked by one of the masters of occlusion, listen to E...
Oct 04, 2024•52 min•Ep. 793
792: Creating a 6-Star Patient Experience in Your Practice – Adriana Booth For patients, the dental office is a scary place. It doesn't have to be, and to help you design a six-star experience, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a framework that will help you go above and beyond your patients’ expectations. Make your practice stand out to your favorite kind of people! To learn how to create a memorable experience for current and future patients, liste...
Oct 02, 2024•33 min•Ep. 792
Whether it’s pasta or dentistry, good things take time — and great things take even longer! To help you slow down the way you practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, along with his friend, Dr. Miguel Stanley, founder of Slow Dentistry Global Network, to explain the slow dentistry movement and how it will change dentistry for the better. Faster isn't better when it comes to dental care! To learn how to slow down for you and your patients, liste...
Sep 30, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 791
790: One Word That Creates an Amazing Team – Dr. Marco Brindis The Beatles said it best — love is all you need! But maybe you don't love the people you see four days a week. To explain how that can change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, former chairman of the prosthodontics department of Louisiana State University, to share his journey to a better team culture through loving his team and his profession. To learn more about this secret ingredient to an amazing team, listen to Episod...
Sep 27, 2024•39 min•Ep. 790
We all have a hundred goals we want to achieve. But without strategic planning, setting goals is not enough — especially for your practice! To explain why your goal-setting is falling short and how to make it work, Kirk Behrendt brings in Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with tools and resources to help you set realistic targets that you can commit to and reach. Don't just dream of achieving your goals — plan how to do it! For tips on making your goals a reality, listen to Episode 78...
Sep 25, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 789
788: The Story Behind the Dental Heroes Podcast – Dr. Paul Etchison Do you want to make $1 million a year or more working three days a week or less? To find out how it’s possible, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Paul Etchison, creator and host of the Dental Practice Heroes podcast, to share how he found balance between his work and home life while earning more and stressing less. To learn more about Dr. Etchison’s books, podcast, and strategies to build your dream practice, listen to...
Sep 23, 2024•50 min•Ep. 788
787: 3 Common Dental Marketing Mistakes & How to Fix Them – Andre Santos Marketing is all about ads and social media. Right? While those are key elements, there is a lot more to the process. To demystify dental marketing and help you drive growth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Andre Santos, co-founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, to share three common mistakes that most dentists make and easy ways to fix them. With a bit of effort, you can attract more of the patients you want! To learn the best...
Sep 20, 2024•41 min•Ep. 787
786: Why Every Practice Needs a Clinical Leader – Rachel Wall Every practice needs a clinical leader. But being a clinical leader doesn't mean being a clinical dictator. To explain how to be a strong, collaborative leader that sets the best standards of care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Rachel Wall, CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, to share her best practices for becoming an effective leader. To learn how to elevate your practice with clinical leadership, listen to Episode 786 of The Best Prac...
Sep 18, 2024•38 min•Ep. 786
If you've never heard Dr. John Kois speak, now is the time! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to talk about an upcoming, once-in-a-lifetime event with Dr. Kois and Dr. Coachman. You will hear two perspectives from two brilliant minds about optimizing clinical outcomes through digital dentistry. To learn more about this collaborative course and how to reserve your seat, listen to Episode 785 of The Best Practices Show! Register Here for "Optimizing...
Sep 16, 2024•46 min•Ep. 785
784: Unlocking the Power of Influence in Your Dental Practice – Dr. Christopher Phelps Do you wonder why patients decline treatment? Do you wish your team would get things done? Then you need to harness the power of influence! To help you understand the principles behind motivating others, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Phelps, CEO of The Cialdini Institute, to share the seven shortcuts to positively influence those in your practice. To learn how to get more commitment from your patie...
Sep 13, 2024•36 min•Ep. 784
783: How to Niche Your Practice to Increase Your Production and Get More Time Off – Dr. Haissam Dahan If you're a general dentist, you do a little bit of everything. But there's a way to reduce competition, attract your ideal patients, and work less without doing it all. Having a niche is the best way to grow your practice, and today’s guest shares how to do it. Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Haissam Dahan, founder of The Dahan Center, to share his journey in becoming more profitable with TMD and s...
Sep 11, 2024•31 min•Ep. 783
