The Social Dentist - Dr. Yazdan

The Social Dentist - Dr. Yazdan

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  • Episode 359 Your Attitude Determines Your Future
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Summary:
    In this episode, we dive into one of the most overlooked—but most powerful—factors in your success as a dental practice owner: your attitude.
    Through a real-life conversation with a struggling entrepreneur, personal stories from practice ownership, and practical coaching tools, this episode breaks down how your thoughts shape your results—and why shifting your mindset is often the missing piece in growing your practice.
    If you’ve ever felt stuck, discouraged, or like “nothing is working,” this episode will help you understand why—and more importantly, what to do about it.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    • Why your attitude is the foundation of both your success and your happiness
    • The difference between fake positivity vs. intentional thinking
    • How “The Model” (thoughts → feelings → actions → results) applies directly to your practice
    • Why your circumstances are neutral—and what that actually means
    • How your thoughts influence:
    o Case acceptance
    o Patient interactions
    o Team performance
    o Follow-up systems
    • Real-life examples of shifting mindset during:
    o A major office emergency (flooded suite)
    o Failed marketing investments
    o Team turnover and system gaps
    • The hidden way negative thinking shows up in your behavior (even when you’re “doing all the right things”)
    • Why belief must come before results—not after
    • How one mindset shift led to record-breaking collections
    • The difference between reacting emotionally vs. responding intentionally
    Work With Me:
    If you're ready to grow your practice, increase profitability, and work less while creating more structure and clarity in your business, schedule a consult for SMPD:
    👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    (Link also available in the show notes)
    If You Enjoyed This Episode:
    Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with a fellow dentist who needs to hear this.
    16 min
  • Episode 358 What To Do When You Feel Lonely As a Dental Practice Owner
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Overview
    You can have a full schedule, a thriving team, and a profitable practice—and still feel completely alone. In this episode, we’re diving into a topic that doesn’t get talked about enough in dentistry: loneliness as a practice owner.
    This isn’t about something being “wrong” with you. It’s about the reality of leadership.
    We break down why this feeling happens, what it actually means, and—most importantly—how to shift out of it so you can lead, connect, and build your practice from a more grounded and empowered place.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why loneliness is common (and normal) for dental practice owners
    • The hidden ways loneliness shows up: overworking, irritability, and decision fatigue
    • Why your role as the leader naturally limits who you can “vent” to
    • How your thoughts—not your circumstances—are driving how you feel
    • A simple mindset framework to shift from isolation → connection
    • The powerful “zoom out” perspective that changes how you lead your practice
    • Why seeking partnership or hiring an associate won’t fix loneliness
    • The importance of intentional connection and being in the right rooms
    🔗 Next Steps
    If you’re ready to build your practice with more support, structure, and connection, schedule a consult to learn more about working together inside Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:
    👉 Book a consult:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me directly (you’ll find it at the top of the page) and we’ll make it happen.
    13 min
  • Episode 357 Prospective Patients & How To Get Them To Convert
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    ✨ Episode Summary
    In this episode, we’re diving into something that does not get enough attention in dental practices—but has the power to completely transform your growth:
    👉 How you handle your prospective patients
    Most dentists believe growth comes from more marketing… more ads… more leads.
    But that’s only part of the story.
    The truth is:
    You can dramatically increase your new patient numbers by improving how you handle the leads you already have.
    As a fee-for-service (FFS) practice, this becomes even more important—and in this episode, I’m breaking down exactly how to create a system that consistently converts inquiries into actual patients in your chair.
    🔑 What You’ll Learn
    • Why more leads won’t fix a broken system
    • The difference between warm leads vs. cold leads (and why it matters)
    • Every entry point a new patient can come from—and how to handle each one
    • How to train your team to create a consistent, high-level patient experience
    • The exact mindset shift that will improve conversions immediately
    • Why speed to lead can double your bookings
    • How follow-up alone can generate tens of thousands in production
    💬 Key Takeaway
    If you implement even half of what was covered in this episode:
    👉 You will see more patients
    👉 You will increase production
    👉 You will grow—without needing more leads
    🔗 Work With Me
    If you’re ready to take this deeper and implement these systems into your practice:
    👉 Book a consult:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me directly (you’ll find it at the top of the page) and we’ll make it happen.
    12 min
  • Episode 356 Being a Woman Practice Owner
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Summary
    Being a dental practice owner is hard.
    But being a woman dental practice owner? It’s a completely different game.
    In this episode, we’re diving into the realities that don’t get talked about enough—
    the invisible pressure, the double standards, the emotional weight, and the constant internal tug-of-war that so many women in business experience.
    This isn’t about “girl boss” energy or pretending you can effortlessly do it all.
    This is about the real challenges women face—and how to navigate them in a way that gives you your power back.
    If you’ve ever felt exhausted, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly falling behind despite your success… this episode is for you.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why leadership feels different as a woman practice owner
    • The unspoken double standards women face in business
    • How emotional load and decision fatigue impact your leadership
    • The hidden ways women self-sabotage in their practices
    • How your thoughts—not your circumstances—are driving your results
    • Practical mindset shifts that instantly change how you lead
    • How to stop people-pleasing and start leading with clarity and authority
    Resources & Next Steps
    If this episode resonated with you and you want help implementing this at a higher level—systems, leadership, and mindset:
    👉 Visit: dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    (If you don’t see a time that works, email directly—contact info is on the page.)
    14 min
  • Episode 355 Indecision Is Costing Your Practice More Than You Think
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Summary
    Indecision is one of the most expensive — and often invisible — habits holding dental practice owners back.
    In this episode, we break down how staying stuck in “evaluation mode” keeps your practice stagnant, drains momentum, and quietly impacts everything from team culture to profitability. While many dentists believe they’re being thoughtful or cautious, the reality is they’re delaying progress.
    You’ll learn why the most successful business owners make decisions quickly (even imperfect ones), and how developing decisiveness as a leader can dramatically accelerate your practice growth.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why indecision is one of the most expensive places to operate from as a business owner
    • The difference between thoughtful decision-making and overanalyzing
    • How indecision shows up in hiring, firing, systems, and investments
    • Why keeping the wrong employee costs more than replacing them
    • How delaying decisions impacts team morale, culture, and patient experience
    • The reason most marketing “doesn’t work” (and it’s not the marketing)
    • Why even “wrong” decisions are valuable and create momentum
    • How inconsistency in decision-making leads to stalled growth
    • A simple 3-question framework to help you make decisions faster and with confidence
    If you’ve ever found yourself saying:
    “I just need more time…”
    “Maybe it will get better…”
    “I’m not 100% sure yet…”
    This episode will help you recognize where you’re stuck — and give you the tools to start moving forward again.
    Ready to Build a More Decisive, Profitable Practice?
    If you want support implementing systems, making clearer decisions, and growing your practice without feeling stuck or overwhelmed, book a consult for SMDP:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me (address listed at the top of the page).
    I’ll see you there.
    12 min
  • Episode 354 Why Dental Practice Owners Struggle To Let Go Of Control
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Many dental practice owners start their journey believing ownership will give them freedom — freedom with their schedule, finances, and how they practice dentistry.
    But for many dentists, the opposite happens.
    Instead of freedom, they become the most overworked person in the practice — the dentist, the treatment planner, the HR department, the marketing team, and the decision-maker for every question that comes up.
    In this episode, we dive into why letting go of control is so hard for dental practice owners — and how shifting your leadership style can help you build a self-sufficient team and a practice that truly supports your freedom.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    • Why so many dentists unintentionally become the bottleneck in their own practice
    • The hidden ways control shows up in daily practice operations
    • How dental training contributes to perfectionism and difficulty delegating
    • Why doing everything yourself may feel faster in the moment but costs thousands of hours long-term
    • The leadership shift that helps teams become more independent and confident
    • How to train your team to bring solutions instead of problems
    • Why accepting 80% perfection from your team can transform your practice
    • The key question that can dramatically reduce interruptions in your day
    Ready to Build These Systems?
    If you want to cut back on how much you're working and collect exactly what you want you need systems. To go deeper and implement this inside your practice, book a consult for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me (address listed at the top of the page).
    I’ll see you there.
    15 min
  • Episode 353- Why Your Team Isn’t Growing Your Practice (And What to Do About It)
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Many dental practice owners believe their biggest challenge is their team.
    They say things like:
    • “If I just had a better front desk…”
    • “My team isn’t helping grow the practice.”
    • “I just want to focus on dentistry.”
    But in many cases, the real issue isn’t the people.
    It’s the systems, training, and hiring processes behind the team.
    In this episode, we break down one of the biggest leadership mistakes dentists make when running a practice: solving the wrong problem.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode
    Why most “team problems” are actually systems problems
    What Real Training Actually Looks Like
    Why Systems Always Drift Over Time
    The Real Role of a Practice Owner
    When It Is Actually a Hiring Problem
    What a Strong Hiring Process Includes
    Ready to Build These Systems?
    If you want to go deeper and implement this inside your practice, book a consult for SMDP:
    👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me (address listed at the top of the page).
    I’ll see you there. Have a beautiful rest of your day.
    11 min
  • Episode 352- 3 Marketing Systems Every Successful Dental Practice Uses
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Summary:
    Most dental practices don’t have a marketing problem — they have a systems problem.
    In this episode, we break down the difference between random marketing efforts and true marketing systems that consistently bring in the right patients year after year. If your new patient numbers fluctuate, your schedule feels unpredictable, or you “turn on” marketing only when things slow down, this episode will show you exactly what’s missing.
    What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
    Why Most Dental Practices Struggle with Marketing
    Systems to aquire new patients:
    System #1: The New Patient Attraction System
    System #2: The Patient Value System
    System #3: The Referral System
    Key Takeaway:
    The fastest-growing dental practices are not always the best clinically.
    They are the most consistent operationally.
    Marketing consistency always wins.
    Ready to Build These Systems?
    If you want to go deeper and implement this inside your practice, book a consult for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice:
    👉 dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    If you don’t see a time that works, email me (address listed at the top of the page).
    I’ll see you there. Have a beautiful rest of your day.
    14 min
  • Episode 351- The Real Reason Your Team Keeps Making the Same Mistakes
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    Episode Summary
    If you’ve ever caught yourself saying:
    • “I’ve already told them this.”
    • “Why does this keep happening?”
    • “Maybe I’m just not a good leader.”
    • “I guess I’ll just do it myself…”
    This episode is for you.
    In today’s conversation, I’m sharing a powerful insight from a recent consult with a dentist inside Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice (SMDP) who believed she was the biggest thing standing in the way of her growth.
    And here’s the truth:
    If your team keeps making the same mistakes, it’s rarely a motivation problem.
    It’s almost always a structure problem.
    Dentistry teaches clinical excellence.
    It does not teach leadership systems.
    In this episode, we break down:
    • Why repetition is a sign of missing systems
    • How verbal instructions create inconsistency
    • The hidden emotional cost of leading with frustration
    • The accountability loop most practices skip
    • How to stop being the bottleneck in your own business
    If you want to grow without micromanaging…
    If you want your team to step up without constant reminders…
    If you’re tired of feeling like everything depends on you…
    This episode will shift how you think about leadership forever.
    What You’ll Learn:
    1. Why “Repeating Yourself” Is a Red Flag
    2. The Difference Between Correcting Behavior vs. Correcting the System
    3. Why Verbal Training Expires
    4. The 5-Step Accountability Loop
    5. The Leadership Shift That Changes Everything
    6. Practical Steps You Can Implement This Week
    Ready for Support?
    If this episode resonated and you know your leadership systems need strengthening, book a consult for Systems for a Million Dollar Dental Practice (SMDP).
    We’ll assess where you are now and map out exactly how to get you to your next level of growth.
    Apply here:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    14 min
  • Episode 350- Pulled in Every Direction Why Everything Feels Hard Right Now
    Links & Mentions:
    Consult booking link: www.dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    Make more money video: www.dryazdancoaching.com/MDM
    Follow me for more tips: (@DrYazdan) www.instagram.com/dryazdan and (@DrYazdanCoaching) www.Instagram.com/dryazdancoaching
    In this episode, I break down the real reason your practice feels heavier than it should… even when production is decent and nothing is technically “wrong.”
    We’re talking about:
    • Why you feel like you’re managing emotions all day
    • Why your team seems disengaged
    • Why patients are pushing back more
    • Why you feel like everything depends on you
    • And why working harder is actually making it worse
    I share what I’m seeing inside struggling practices across the country that are still completely dependent on the doctor to function.
    And here’s the truth:
    Keeping the peace is often what’s killing your culture.
    When clarity is missing, ownership disappears.
    When ownership disappears, everything falls on you.
    When everything falls on you, resentment and exhaustion follow.
    We’ll unpack:
    • The dangerous thought pattern that turns you into the bottleneck
    • Why emotional avoidance is quietly draining you
    • What’s really behind patient pushback (and it’s not just inflation)
    • How to shift from peacekeeping to real leadership
    • And how to build a team that actually shares the weight of the practice
    If you’ve been feeling stretched thin…
    If you’re afraid to rock the boat with your team…
    If you secretly feel like you’re holding everything together with duct tape…
    This episode will show you why — and what to do about it.
    Because your practice doesn’t feel heavy because you’re weak.
    It feels heavy because you’ve been carrying too much for too long.
    And the good news?
    This is fixable.
    If you’re a dental practice owner who wants stronger systems, a more empowered team, higher case acceptance, and a business that doesn’t collapse when you take a day off — this episode is for you.
    Press play.
    You might realize the problem isn’t what you thought it was.
    And neither is the solution.
    Resources & Next Steps
    If this episode helped you, send it to a dentist friend who needs it—because someone in your circle is silently drowning.
    And if you want help building systems that reduce the chaos in your practice so you don’t come home depleted, learn more about coaching at:
    dryazdancoaching.com/consult
    13 min

About The Social Dentist - Dr. Yazdan

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The Social Dentist with Dr. Desiree Yazdan is an informative podcast focusing on the healthcare industry, social media and marrying the two to maximize your business. Dr. Yazdan is a cosmetic dentist based in Newport Beach, CA. She has over 130k followers on Instagram and over 80k followers on Facebook. Dr. Yazdan wants to help you gain a valuable social media following and increase your profitability.

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