Growing A Dental Practice

In this episode, Mike speaks with Steven Huskey, Co-Founder of Bluewater Dental Advisors - a financial advice firm for dental practice owners.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ What financial aspects of owning a dental practice can be overlooked due to the demands of the job
✅ How can proper financial advising help practice owners create a solid foundation for their financial future
✅ The time-tested process developed by Bluewater Dental Advisors for helping their clients plan, protect, and grow their practices
✅ How does working with someone who understands the financial makeup of a dental practice inside and out benefit the practice owner
✅ Examples of how Bluewater Dental Advisors have helped practice owners create a financial roadmap for their future
✅ Common mistakes that practice owners make when it comes to tax management and exit planning

At the end of the episode, Steven shares his number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Steven, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: https://bluewaterdentaladvisors.com/

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluewaterdentaladvisors/

Visit the growingadentalpractice.comfor more details and links to streaming platforms. 

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In this episode, Mike speaks with Rex Plamann & Justin Baumann - Practice brokers trading under the DDSmatch banner. Rex is the Owner of DDSmatch Chicago, while Justin is the Owner of DDSmatch New York & Western Pennsylvania. Rex & Justin can both help dentists sell their practice or find an associate dentist.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ How Rex & Justin got into selling dental practices
✅ How you sell a dental practice
✅ How you value a dental practice
✅ Why you should engage a broker to sell your practice
✅ When you should reach out to a practice broker
✅ How you can maximize the value of your practice
✅ What most dentists care about when selling their practice
✅ The best way to attract associates to your practice

At the end of the episode, Rex & Justin share their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Rex & Justin, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected] & [email protected]
• Website: ddsmatch.com
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/rexplamannddsmatchchicago & linkedin.com/in/justin-baumann-6b0a8625 

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Dental Marketing Plan Experts.

You wouldn’t start a complex case without a treatment plan, so why are you marketing your dental practice without a solid strategy?

 Get an actionable plan you can confidently achieve your goals with, and avoid wasting a tonne of time and money on scattergun marketing.

Schedule your free 15-minute Clarity Call with the PatientBoost team to learn how a tailored Practice Growth Plan™ can boost your business.

In this episode, Mike speaks with Stephanie Rodin - Founder & Principal of Rodin Legal, P.C. Rodin Legal is a Tri-State (NY/NJ/CT) based law firm focused on assisting dental and healthcare professionals.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ What does Stephanie enjoy most about being an attorney
✅ Is it handy or annoying having so many doctors in the family
✅ What area of the law does Stephanie cover
✅ Some examples of how she’s helped her clients
✅ Why should a dentist work with a healthcare attorney over a general attorney
✅ What does someone need to know legally when starting or buying a dental practice

At the end of the episode, Stephanie shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Stephanie, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected] 

• Website: rodinlegal.com

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/stephanierodin

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Dental Marketing Plan Experts.

You wouldn’t start a complex case without a treatment plan, so why are you marketing your dental practice without a solid strategy?

Get an actionable plan you can confidently achieve your goals with, and avoid wasting a tonne of time and money on scattergun marketing.

Schedule your free 15-minute Clarity Call with the PatientBoost team to learn how a tailored Practice Growth Plan™ can boost your business.

In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr. Davinder Raju, Principal Dentist at Dove Holistic Dental Centre, a private practice in Bognor Regis. Davinder is also the Founder of Green Dentistry - an app helping dental practices become more environmentally friendly and sustainable.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ How Davinder got into dentistry
✅ What he learnt as an associate dentist
✅ What made him buy his dental practice
✅ What Davinder learnt during the first few years as a practice owner
✅ The biggest challenge for Davinder
✅ What does Davinder wish he’d known before becoming a practice owner
✅ Why it’s important dentistry becomes more sustainable
✅ What inspired him to start Green Dentistry
✅ Why did he choose to create an app
✅ What can a practice do to become more environmentally friendly

At the end of the episode, Davinder shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Davinder, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]
• Website: greendentistry.co.uk
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/davinder-raju-46846317b

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Dental Marketing Plan Experts.

You wouldn’t start a complex case without a treatment plan, so why are you marketing your dental practice without a solid strategy? 

Get an actionable plan you can confidently achieve your goals with, and avoid wasting a tonne of time and money on scattergun marketing.

Schedule your free 15-minute Clarity Call with the PatientBoost team to learn how a tailored Practice Growth Plan™ can boost your business.

In this episode, Mike speaks with Nicki Mackey - Founder & CEO of Redwood Designs, a digital marketing agency focused on dentistry and healthcare.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ What does Nicki love the most about marketing
✅ Why did she start Redwood Designs
✅ Why is Nicki niche in dentistry and healthcare
✅ Why shouldn’t a practice rely purely on referrals/word of mouth
✅ What are key marketing activities a practice should be doing
✅ How do practices measure the effectiveness of their marketing
✅ Should a dental practice market more or less during a recession?

At the end of the episode, Nicki shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Nicki, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected] 

• Website: https://www.redwood-designs.com 

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/nicole-mackey-5ab8b6b0

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices.

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here

In this episode, Mike speaks with Kevin Violick - Manager at Botwinick & Company - an accounting firm located in New Jersey. As an experienced, proactive Dental CPA, Kevin helps dentists better understand their money, taxes, and cash flow.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ Why did Kevin decide to focus on dentistry
✅ What does he enjoy the most about working with dentists
✅ When should dentists consider hiring an accountant
✅ What are the advantages of hiring a dental CPA
✅ How do CPAs support the buying and starting of dental practices
✅ What do CPAs do with regard to running a dental practice
✅ How does an accountant help a dental practice grow

At the end of the episode, Kevin shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Kevin, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected] 

• Website: https://botwinick.com/

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kevin-violick-cpa-4596b015a

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices.

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here

In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr. Karl Walker-Finch, Owner of Smiles in Tandem - a private dental practice in Huddersfield, UK.

It’s almost been 1 year since Karl took over the practice and he’s just launched his book - In The Loupe - The Secrets to Finding a Passion in Dentistry, so we thought it was a perfect time to get him back on the podcast.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ Karl tells us what the book is about and what inspired him to write it
✅ He singles out his favourite chapters
✅ We discuss which chapter was most brutal to write and why
✅ Karl tells us about Confidential and the work they do to support dentists
✅ We get an update on what’s been happening at Smiles in Tandem since the last podcast
✅ Karl discusses how the transition to Dentally from Software of Excellence went
✅ He talks about how he’s managed to retain the original dental team
✅ Karl explains his hiring process for new team members
✅ We talk about the Cerec same-day crowns workflow and how it has impacted his business

At the end of the episode, Karl shares their number one piece of advice for anyone considering buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Karl, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: walkerfinch.com

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/karlwalker-finch

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices.

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here

In this episode, Mike speaks with Dr Paul Homoly, Founder & Owner of Homoly Communications. Paul is a former restorative dentist turned Dental Treatment Presentation Master Trainer. For over 40 years, he’s helped dental practices embrace fresh thinking about the treatment acceptance process - making it easy for patients to say “YES!”.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅How did Paul got into dentistry
✅What did he learnt as an associate dentist
✅What did he learnt as a practice owner
✅When was Paul first excited about case acceptance
✅Why do most practices got it wrong
✅How  did he improve his practices for treatment acceptance
✅The benefits of getting better in presenting treatments to patients
✅How did he specifically help practices

At the end of the episode, Dr Paul Homoly shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Paul, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: paulhomoly.com

• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/drpaulhomoly

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast 

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices. 

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here

In this episode, Mike speaks with Matt Hadman, Head of Dental Groups at Patient Plan Direct - the UK's leading dental plan provider offering cost effective dental plan administration with a personal service.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅How Matt got into dentistry
✅What he enjoyed about being a practice manager
✅Matt’s biggest challenges as a practice manager
✅Why Matt moved to a dental membership plan provider
✅Major challenges/trends in dentistry today
✅What Matt learnt working in a practice that would increase the likelihood of a patient choosing private dental care
✅How dental membership plans can help practices convert more NHS patients into private patients
✅Tips helping PPD clients be more successful with dental plans

At the end of the episode, Matt shares their number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Matt, then get in touch:

• Email: [email protected]

• Website: https://patientplandirect.com

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthewhadman

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices.

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here

In this episode, Mike talks to Erin Rochon - Founder & CEO of Rochon & Associates Inc. - a boutique bookkeeping firm specializing in medical, dental, and legal.

Highlights from this episode include:

✅ What Erin learnt working in several dental practices across various roles
✅ Why Erin started a bookkeeping business
✅ What exactly is bookkeeping and what’s involved
✅ Why bookkeeping is important for dentists and dental practices
✅ When’s the right time to hire a bookkeeper?
✅ Why should dentists work with a dental bookkeeper over a general one?
✅ How else can a bookkeeper help a dentist or dental clinic?

At the end of the episode, Erin shares her number one piece of advice for anyone thinking about buying or starting their own dental practice.

If you have any questions for Erin, then get in touch:

• Website: erinrochon.ca
• LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/erinrochon
• Phone: 289-675-1720
• Email: [email protected]

Visit the Growing A Dental Practice podcast page for more details and links to streaming platforms > patientboost.dental/podcast

This episode is brought to you by PatientBoost - The Business & Marketing Growth Consultancy for Dental Practices.

Last year, we phoned over 100 dental practices to understand how receptionists handle patient calls, and we were SHOCKED by the results.

Based on what we learnt, we put together the Dental Receptionist Greeting Script to help receptionists make the best first impression and increase the likelihood of turning a complete stranger into a patient.

Grab your copy of the greeting script here