The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 417

HOSTS: Kyle Bergman and Colin Ambler

GUEST: Dr. Peter Boulden

DESCRIPTION

In this episode of The Extraction podcast, Dr. Peter Bolden shares his insights on dental practice growth, focusing on staff engagement, effective systems, and the transition from clinical work to business management. He emphasizes the importance of clarity in career goals, the need for robust systems in practice management, and the value of gamification in team engagement. Dr. Bolden also discusses the significance of delegation and finding one's zone of genius to achieve a successful dental practice.

TAKEAWAYS

• Dr. Peter Bolden emphasizes the importance of staff engagement in practice growth.

• Identifying the right dental model is crucial for success in a new city.

• Transitioning from clinical work to business requires effective systems.

• Clarity in career goals can prevent a 'lost decade' in dentistry.

• Systems should be dynamic and regularly updated to avoid chaos.

• Gamification can enhance team engagement and accountability.

• Delegation is key to freeing up time for business development.

• Understanding your zone of genius helps in effective delegation.

• Revenue growth can facilitate the transition away from clinical work.

• Regular audits of daily activities can help identify bottlenecks.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Introduction to Dental Practice Growth

02:25 Starting a Dental Practice in a New City

06:50 Transitioning from Clinical to Business

10:31 Building Effective Systems in Dentistry

20:22 Gamification and Team Engagement in Dental Practices

21:16 Hygiene Reactivation Strategies and Metrics

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Summit

Bulletproof Mastermind