In this episode, host Gary Bird reveals the number one indicator of a successful dental practice and why it determines whether your dental marketing strategy actually works. After years of analyzing data from hundreds of practices, Gary explains why dentist involvement in marketing is the key to dental growth, patient acquisition, and long-term success. You’ll learn how operational decisions, leadership, and marketing alignment directly impact new patient numbers and practice profitability. Whether you run a startup practice or a multi-location DSO, this episode breaks down the simple but powerful step that separates thriving practices from those that struggle. Watch now to understand the top predictor of dental marketing success and how to implement it in your own office.

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Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today’s competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you’ll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.

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