Gary Takacs, often called the godfather of dental podcasting, joins Kyle Bergman and Colin Ambler to discuss why the “people side” of dentistry is the real driver of business success.

He explains how connection builds trust, how to design a schedule that works for both profit and balance, and why three-day doctor weeks can outperform four-day ones. Gary shares the “rock, sand, and water” model for scheduling, his pre-payment courtesy approach, and the behavioral principles that increase treatment acceptance.

The conversation also dives into leadership, incentive systems, and using data tools like TeamCare to track progress and reward performance.