Join Gabriel Hofmann and Callie Ward as they explore strategies to optimize dental practice operations. Discover Callie's background and the concept of "living your dash," focusing on aligning team values with practice goals. They discuss the Joy ROI in dental practices, the role of daily huddles, and setting clear growth expectations. Learn about overcoming common challenges, celebrating team successes, and budget-friendly incentives. The episode covers the sustainability of financial incentives, cultural importance, and cross-training. Leadership, motivation, conflict resolution, and enhancing patient relationships are also explored, concluding with dentistry trends and Callie's contact info.

(0:00) Introduction to Callie Ward and episode overview

(1:52) Callie Ward's background and "living your dash"

(3:16) Joy ROI in dental practices and aligning team values

(7:03) The role of daily huddles in team engagement

(10:17) Setting expectations and growth in dental offices

(13:45) Common patterns and challenges in dental practices

(16:09) Celebrating team successes and empowerment strategies

(28:57) Budget-friendly team incentives

(30:34) Sustainability of financial incentives in dental practices

(32:28) Culture and incentive systems

(36:02) Cross-training and team development importance

(38:58) Leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution

(44:19) Retention through engagement and leadership

(45:31) Enhancing patient relationships for dental success

(46:34) Final thoughts on dentistry trends

(47:36) Contact information and closing remarks