The Savvy Dentist

By Dr Jesse Green

Create a dental practice and a business life you love with Dr Jesse Green as he interviews successful dentists, entrepreneurs and athletes . Listen in as guests share their stories, ideas and business... more

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May 20, 2025500: Exponential Business Growth with Jay Abraham
Welcome to a very special milestone episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green!

In this episode we’re celebrating our 500th episode - a huge achievement made possible by our incredible listeners, expert guests, and the relentless pursuit of excellence in both dentistry and business.

Over the years, we’ve shared insights, strategies, and wisdom to help you build a practice and a business that gives you more cash, more time, and more joy. And for this landmark episode, we have an absolutely legendary guest, one of the world’s greatest business minds … Jay Abraham.

Jay Abraham is a marketing and business growth icon, known globally as the $21.7 billion dollar man for his ability to help businesses scale, multiply revenue, and unlock hidden potential. As a trusted advisor to some of the biggest brands and entrepreneurs in the world, Jay has developed game-changing strategies that have transformed over 10,000 businesses across 1,000 industries. His unique approach to business problem-solving, revenue generation, and market positioning has made him one of the most sought-after consultants of our time.

In this episode, we’re diving deep into Jay’s legendary principles. From his Three Ways to Grow a Business model, to his philosophy of preeminence, which helps businesses stand out and dominate their market. We’ll explore how these powerful strategies can be applied directly to your dental practice, helping you attract high-value patients, build lifelong loyalty, and create exponential growth. Whether you’re looking to refine your marketing, improve patient retention, or unlock new revenue streams, Jay’s insights will completely transform the way you think about business.

So buckle up, because this episode is packed with pure gold! If you’ve ever wondered how the world’s most successful businesses operate, or how you can take your dental practice to the next level, this is the episode for you.

Thank you for being part of The Savvy Dentist Podcast journey … Here's to 500 episodes and many more to come!
Now, let’s dive in with the incredible Jay Abraham.
[03:57] - Who is Jay Abraham? The history, the journey, the accomplishments.
[08:22] - The ability to surpass others and build a successful business can be put into one word … preeminence. Jay explains how preeminence is all about ‘filling voids’.
[14:24] - How to build a successful dental practice without key person dependency.
[18:51] - The best lessons for dentistry come from outside of dentistry. If you can understand the psychology of the market, you can identify your competitive advantage.
[26:30] - How to look for enhancements and improvements to enable your practice to grow.
[41:00] - If you identify 15-20 factors in your practice that you can increase a mere 10% each. It's not 10% improvement, it's 10x10 improvement, and it ends up being over 100% improvement.
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49min
May 13, 2025499: Layne Beachley AO - Awakening people to live a life by design
Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.
Whether you’re an ambitious practice owner, an entrepreneurial spirit, or just someone striving for personal excellence, you’re in the right place.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green dives into a conversation with Layne Beachley AO, whose story transcends sport and speaks directly to the heart of human resilience and authenticity.

Layne Beachley AO is a seven-time world surfing champion, Layne is not only an icon in the world of surfing, but also a powerful advocate for mental wellness. Her journey from battling self-doubt, chronic fatigue, and injuries to becoming one of the most decorated surfers of all time is nothing short of extraordinary.

But Layne's achievements go far beyond the waves. Through her platform, Awake Academy, she’s helping people dive deep into self-discovery, tap into mental resilience, and navigate life’s challenges with purpose and clarity. Layne understands that true success isn’t just about trophies and titles ... it’s about knowing who you are, owning your story, and rising strong through adversity.

In this episode, Dr. Jesse Green and Layne explore what it takes to cultivate a champion’s mindset, how to navigate fear, overcome setbacks, and develop the kind of determination that not only builds world-class athletes but world-class humans.

Whether you’re running a dental practice, leading a team, or navigating your own personal journey, there’s something in Layne’s story that will speak to you.

So grab a coffee, find a comfy chair, and get ready for an inspiring, energising, and deeply insightful chat with the one and only Layne Beachley.

Books - penguin.com.au/authors/layne-beachley
Awake Academy - awakeacademy.com.au
[02:17] - Competing in the sport world as a woman in the 1990’s. The unwelcoming, hostile, misogynistic and sexist environment helped shape Layne’s competitiveness.
[08:21] - How to find your inner strength.
[10:39] - Going from the hunter … to the hunted. The transition we must all make as our businesses succeed.
[18:46] - The magic happens when we don’t focus on the outcome …
[24:44] - One’s life is too short for di**heads.
[28:56] - Don’t rob yourself of joy. It WILL affect your business.
[32:43] - The Awake Academy - check it out!
[33:56] - How your success can cast a shadow.
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38min
May 06, 2025498: Dr. Jesse Green - Building a Tribe
In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green dives deep into the concept of building a tribe within your dental practice. More than just a team, a tribe is a group of people connected by shared values, mutual trust, and a collective mission. In today’s competitive and fast-evolving dental landscape, having a strong internal culture isn’t just a “nice to have” ... it’s a non-negotiable for sustainable growth, team retention, and patient loyalty.

Jesse shares practical strategies and leadership insights on how to foster belonging, boost engagement, and turn your team into a high-performing, purpose-driven community. If you want to create a practice where your team shows up energised, your patients feel the difference, and your business thrives ... this one’s for you.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:
What it really means to build a tribe in your business, and why it matters.
The role of values, vision, and vulnerability in creating deep connection.
How to attract, retain, and inspire team members who believe in your mission.
Common mistakes practice owners make when building culture—and how to avoid them.
Practical tools to strengthen team communication and trust.

📌 Quote:
“A tribe isn’t just a group of people working together - it’s a community moving in the same direction.”
“When your team feels seen, heard, and valued, they bring their best selves to the practice every single day.”
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9min
April 29, 2025497: Dr. Paige Williams - Turning Disruption and Uncertainty to Your Advantage
Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green dives into a conversation that’s as relevant to the dental chair as it is to the boardroom. Whether you’re leading a practice, managing a team, or just trying to keep your head above water in a fast-changing world, this episode is going to speak directly to you.

Dr. Jesse Green is joined by a truly remarkable guest - Dr. Paige Williams. Paige is a leadership expert, author, and corporate speaker who brings a wealth of knowledge around resilience, positive leadership, and how we can unlock our own potential as well as that of those around us. With a PhD in Organisational Behaviour and deep experience working with leaders across education, business, and government, Paige has a gift for making complex psychological concepts not just digestible … but actionable.

In this conversation, we unpack her work on becoming “AntiFragile” … the powerful idea that we can grow stronger through uncertainty, challenge, and change. She’ll share practical insights into how we, as practice owners and professionals, can navigate stress, build thriving teams, and lead with purpose, even when the pressure is on. This isn’t about fluffy feel-good advice … it’s grounded in science and delivered with heart.

So whether you’re on your morning walk, driving to work, or taking a rare moment to yourself, we invite you to lean in and soak up the wisdom from someone who truly gets what it takes to lead well in tough times ... Dr. Paige Williams.

Website - drpaige.au
[04:43] - Are you, as a leader, Accountable? What does accountability, responsibility and ‘owning it’ refer to in a business?
[10:03] - As business owners, we cannot force our team to be accountable … so how do we manufacture motivation in our team?
[17:48] - Which mechanics of communication are you utilising within your business day-to-day?
[21:26] - Communicating with the 6-W's.
[23:49] - How does being values led? Fall in with accountability?
[25:10] - Where can The Netflix Culture Deck fit in to your dental practice?
[28:32] - Resilience v. Anti Fragile. Why being ‘harder & tougher’ is replacing our need for resilience.
[35:25] - How do we bring anti fragility into our team while maintaining accountability at the same time?
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42min
April 22, 2025496: From Zero to Market Leader – Bob Ansett’s Business Playbook
Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green we have Australian Business Royalty … Bob Ansett.

Bob Ansett is a renowned Australian entrepreneur, best known as the founder of Budget Rent a Car in Australia. Born in 1933, Bob grew up in a family deeply connected to business and innovation. He took Budget from a small operation in 1965 to a nationwide success, revolutionising the car rental industry in Australia through exceptional customer service and innovative marketing. His leadership and commitment to customer satisfaction made Budget a household name before he eventually stepped away from the company in the late 1980s.

Bob is the son of the legendary Australian aviation pioneer Sir Reginald Ansett, the founder of Ansett Airlines. Reginald built one of Australia's most iconic airline companies, which operated for over 65 years before ceasing operations in 2001. His entrepreneurial spirit and determination were key influences in Bob’s career, shaping his approach to business and leadership. Despite their shared passion for innovation, Bob carved out his own path, distinguishing himself in the car rental industry rather than following directly in his father’s footsteps.

Beyond his business achievements, Bob Ansett has been an influential figure in Australian corporate culture, advocating for strong customer service, ethical business practices, and employee empowerment. He has authored books on business and leadership and continues to inspire entrepreneurs with his insights on resilience and adaptation. His legacy, like his father’s, is one of pioneering spirit and a commitment to excellence in service and business.
[02:53] - Starting his first business. The challenges, and the triumphs.
[07:41] - Bob suggests that you NEVER say ‘no’ to a customer!
[09:19] - The story and journey of one of Australia’s greatest airline companies. ANSETT AIRLINES.
[11:21] - How your resilience can be your greatest business driver. NEVER give up. Never quit.
[13:38] - When everyone around you thinks you're ‘nuts’... how to find the confidence and drive to push through.
[22:05] - Innovate … then innovate again … then innovate some more …
[26:56] - Navigating the tough times in business. Bob endured 4 separate recessionary periods. Success leaves clues …
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32min
April 15, 2025495: Gus Balbontin - Why disorder is a competitive advantage
Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green we have a truly fascinating guest … Gus Balbontin, a renowned entrepreneur, investor, and former Executive Director and CTO of Lonely Planet. Gus is a master of navigating uncertainty and leveraging disorder as a competitive advantage. In a world where businesses are constantly disrupted, he believes that embracing change, rather than resisting it, is the key to long-term success.

In this episode, we’ll explore how disorder, when harnessed correctly, can drive innovation, agility, and growth within your dental practice. Gus will share insights from his experience leading companies through transformation and explain why structure and predictability aren’t always the best path to success. We’ll discuss how to stay adaptable, make smarter business decisions in uncertain times, and create a practice that thrives in an ever-changing market.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by change, struggled with systems that feel too rigid, or wondered how to stay ahead in a competitive industry, this conversation is for you. Get ready to rethink the way you approach your practice, learn how to turn uncertainty into opportunity, and discover why a little bit of disorder might just be your greatest asset.

Let’s dive in with Gus Balbontin on The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green!
[02:29] - Why you should prepare your dental practice for the future.
[06:12] - Your business behaves in line with the sum of the behaviors of the people in the business. How to get the behaviours in balance.
[08:55] - Fixing problems in your business - going from disorder … to order.
[14:28] - An example of disorder in business .. and an example of order in business. Models you can apply to your practice.
[16:22] - Are you NAVY … or PIRATE?
[20:38] - Setbacks v. Failures. The difference between the two and how to lead your team through them.
[28:04] - Where possible … bring some NOVELTY to your business. Gus explains some ways on how to bring the fun to work.
[32:04] - Are you thinking of starting your dental practice? Gus shares his tips for you.
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37min
April 08, 2025494: Joseph Michelli - Driven to Delight
Welcome to The Savvy Dentist Podcast with Dr. Jesse Green, where we explore the intersection of dentistry, business, and personal growth to help you create a practice and a life you love.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green sits down with Joseph Michelli, renowned customer experience expert and author of Driven to Delight. Together, they explore how world-class organisations, including Zappos, Mercedes-Benz, Starbucks, and others, create exceptional customer experiences … and how, as dentists we can apply the same principles to build our own practices.

If you want to create a business that is really valuable, then you’ll want to create a Customer-Centric Practice. You want repeatable, sustainable earnings, and that's what allows you to create enterprise value. So understanding what creates a wonderful experience, how to systemise it, how to hire for it, how to build the culture is what Jesse and discuss.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

✅ The key principles behind a customer-first mindset and how they apply to dentistry
✅ How to build systems that deliver a consistently excellent patient experience
✅ The role of leadership in creating a culture of delight and trust
✅ Lessons from Mercedes-Benz and other top brands on service excellence
✅ How emotional connections impact business growth and profitability
[04:08] - The psychology of the customer-experience and how to use it to your advantage.
[07:06] - Hire for culture … hire for a customer service mindset.
[13:41] - People want to be recognised. They want to feel important. They want to be appreciated. They want to be heard. And, and that doesn't take a lot if you have a customer relationship management database.
[20:54] - How to be a human. No … seriously … great customer service #101.
[23:21] - The great customer-service-oriented BIG businesses have sensational leadership. How you can duplicate and model them in your practice.
[32:57] - Where does our service culture fit into enterprise value?
[34:43] - Can dentistry be a ‘subscription’ business?
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49min
April 01, 2025 493: Get out of the Rat Race - Dr. Jesse Green
In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green dives deep into the strategies and mindset shifts required to build a thriving dental empire. If you're feeling stuck in the day-to-day grind, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you scale your practice, achieve financial freedom, and create a business that supports the life you truly want.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✅ The key mindset shifts required to transition from clinician to business owner
✅ The critical systems every dental empire needs to scale efficiently
✅ The financial strategies that allow you to build wealth and step away from daily chairside work
✅ How to structure your business so it runs smoothly—even when you're not there

Dr. Jesse Green is a leading dental entrepreneur, speaker, and business coach who helps dentists create profitable, scalable, and enjoyable practices. As the founder of Savvy Dentist, Jesse shares proven strategies to help dentists take control of their time, finances, and business success.

Resources and Links:
🔗 Visit Savvy Dentist Website
🔗 Follow Dr. Jesse Green on LinkedIn
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26min
March 25, 2025REPUBLISH: Creating Your Wealth Plan
In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast Dr Jesse Green is joined by Tony Bradshaw. Tony is an expert when it comes to personal finance and coaching people to become millionaires.

Dr. Jesse and Tony discuss the mindset of becoming a millionaire, being clear about your vision, the steps on how to do it, but also your ‘purpose’ and ‘why’.

Tony shares so many valuable tips to help you in your own journey to create wealth.
[08:32] – How to make your plan to become a millionaire, and create a plan to execute your plan.
[10:15] – What does the decision mean, when you choose to become a millionaire?
[21:08] – What is money? And what does it truly mean to you?
[24:24] – How to become a millionaire internally … before becoming one externally.
[32:16] – How to become a dreamer. (if you’re not already one)
[38:05] – What are the steps to transform your life from a financial perspective?
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58min
March 18, 2025REPUBLISH: A toolkit for turbulence – Professor Martin Bean CBE
Professor Martin Bean CBE, CEO of The Bean Centre, is a visionary leader shaping the future of education in our workplace.

Currently a Professor at the University of New South Wales, Martin's expertise lies in exploring the evolving landscape of work and lifelong learning.

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast Martin shares his knowledge as a mentor connecting some of Australia's brightest minds and Jesse and Martin unpack all of the lessons of leadership that he's uncovered throughout his career and make them really practical for you in your dental practice.
[2:01] - A pathway to leadership
[7:12] - How Leadership has changed and evolved over recent years.
[10:02] - Don’t lead - coach. The difference between a hierarchical manager, and a leadership coach in your business.
[13:18] - How to commit to a learning culture within your dental practice and how it can impact engagement and retention.
[17:44] - A powerful leader is someone who can understand what motivates and inspires your team to follow.
[25:27] - Lessons from the top executives in Microsoft that you can apply in your business.
[30:36] - What Martin wishes big business would learn from our small business operations.
[38:29] - Don’t try to control the uncontrollable.
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41min

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