Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

One of the core elements of a thriving practice is striking a perfect work-life balance and avoiding the all too common burnout that many dentists experience. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the solo dentist model as well as adding an associate to the practice. If you’re feeling stressed, take some time to step back and listen to this episode because it will change your outlook.

Mindset is all about why we do what we do. Too often, dentists overlook mindsets and dive straight into tactics. In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about the importance of understanding why you do what you do. This episode will help you adopt a mindset that will enable you to achieve growth and success. Listen Now!

It's natural for us to respond to a positive action with another positive action, but how does that apply to dentistry? In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss one of the six principles of influence - reciprocity, and how it relates to the dental practice. Together they discuss the impact of reviews and how dentists can effectively leverage this principle for growth in their practice.

With the increased interest in social media and the popularity of review sites, negative reviews can have a significant impact on any business. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the positive side of negative reviews and how dentists can respond to these reviews in a way that does not harm their practice. If you've always wondered how to respond to negative reviews, this episode is for you!

Dentistry has always been considered a life-changing industry. However, occasionally it also provides the opportunity for dentists to become life-savers. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss the importance of treating sleep apnea and how to incorporate this treatment in your practice.

Being out of network is no excuse to take a hands-off approach towards patients with insurance. So how do you deal with patients who wish to use their insurance in your practice? Enter the "insurance concierge"! In this episode, Gary explains the role of the insurance concierge and how having one in your practice will help you please customers with dental insurance.

"Do you take my insurance?" is probably the most common question that dentists and their teams come across. If you're a fee for service practice, do you say no and shut the door? Or do you encourage the patient to make an appointment? In this episode, Gary and Naren talk about the importance of training your team members to answer this question in a way that benefits your practice.

Why is it necessary for a practice owner to know what kind of changes are implemented by Google? In today's episode, Gary and Naren discuss just that, along with what you need to know about digital marketing to promote your business online.

It's no secret that millennials make up a large part of the population, so it makes sense to target them in your marketing. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss dentistry for millennials, how to make things more comfortable for them in the office, and how to attract them to your dental practice.

As the saying goes, reading maketh a full man. In this episode, Gary and Naren discuss all things books. Together they discuss their favorite books as well as why practices should implement a book club and the benefits of adopting the concept of lifelong learning.