If you want to produce at the highest levels in dentistry, you've got to have a team that is amazingly trained, and trained the way YOU want things to be done. So today, let's look at some strategies for training your team.

This is something no one wants to talk about: selling to DSO networks. I often get asked, "Is this a good DSO?" Well, that depends. They're good…if they're the right fit for you. Join me for a discussion of topics and questions that it would be prudent for you to understand before you sell your life's work.

When I was a young dentist my team would put a smiley face on the board if I was in a good mood that morning, and a frowny face if I was in a bad mood. What do you think the reason was that my team was putting that up there for everyone else to see? That was them reaching out in the only way they could and saying "help". What does it do to productivity when your team views you as a ticking time bomb? Join Dr. Baird today for insights on managing your emotions so you are the leader your team deserves.

"Dealing with my associate is difficult." I hear that complaint a lot. The problem is, most of us don't approach our dental partners from the mindset of relationship. Today, I'm sharing my experiences with associates and some strategies for open communication.

Don't let procrastination get the better of you. It might seem counterintuitive, but procrastination can get the best of even the most productive dental practice owners. It might sound like this: "Yeah I want to do that, but…" I know I do it. And I know I've not accomplished what I want to because of that phrase. So join me today for an exploration of why we highly driven dental entrepreneurs fall for procrastination and some ideas about what you can do about it.

I realized there were people out there who knew more about business and leadership, how to deal with my team, and get rid of stress than I do. That's why in my career I've brought 9 different coaches in to help me achieve specific practice goals. But a lot of dentists dig in their heels when coaching is brought up. So today I'm going to talk to you about the reasons I sought coaching advice and the results I saw when I brought in expert help.

Truly legendary leaders mentor others to greatness. Join Dr. Bruce B. Baird as he shares the impact of mentors in his life, and shares advice on where to find mentors and how mentoring others will rocket your own leadership to new levels.

Today, I'm tackling this question I got recently from a listener. How do I answer my patient when they ask "What will my insurance cover?" This is one of the hardest questions any dentist has to answer with their patients, and today I will be sharing some techniques I learned over the years so you too can take control of the conversation and confidently answer.

Communication is everything in dentistry. You could be the world's best clinician but if you can't communicate effectively with patients, well, it's game over for you. I believe every dentist deserves to have the skills to help patients say "yes" to the treatment they need. So listen now for practical strategies - including the #1 thing you can start doing today - to better communicate with your patients.

It doesn't matter how good you are if you don't have people sitting in your dental chairs. It's not enough to be a fantastic communicator with exceptional clinical skills. You need to have people walking through your doors. Join me today for the second part of this two-part series where I share marketing and acquisition strategies and how to keep your practice safe with risk management.