The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 386

HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak

DESCRIPTION

Peter Boulden and Craig Spodak discuss business growth strategies, focusing on phone call conversions for patient engagement and navigating the current economic climate. They explore leadership challenges, including difficult employee conversations and succession planning. The conversation covers AI's role in healthcare and business, and examines how technological advancements are reshaping professional landscapes.

TAKEAWAYS

• Phone call conversions are crucial for patient engagement.

• The market's uncertainty can lead to short-term pain for long-term gain.

• Bitcoin's volatility is tied to market liquidity and sentiment.

• You should envision what life looks like beyond the handpiece in dentistry.

• Prolonging difficult conversations can lead to more anxiety.

• Consensus among your team about a problem employee is often correct.

• You have to protect your business and the public from underperforming employees. 

• Leaders must be mirrors to their team members.

• Letting go of control can be emotionally challenging.

• AI has the potential to revolutionize healthcare.

• Business owners should prepare their successors for independence.

• The future of professions may shift due to AI advancements.

• Being proactive in personal and professional growth is vital.

CHAPTERS

00:00 Navigating Business Growth and Employee Dynamics

02:55 Phone Call Conversions: The Key to Patient Engagement

05:51 Market Trends and Economic Insights

09:02 Understanding Bitcoin's Volatility and Market Correlation

12:00 The Challenge of Letting Go: Employee Dynamics in Business

24:02 Tough Conversations: The Importance of Direct Communication

27:44 Navigating Difficult Conversations in Leadership

29:55 The Transition of Leadership and Succession Planning

34:04 Emotional Challenges of Letting Go

36:54 The Role of AI in Healthcare and Business

50:00 The Future of Professions in the Age of AI

REFERENCES

Bulletproof Summit

Bulletproof Mastermind