🎙 Episode Snapshot

What defines an ideal patient—and how does your practice attract them?

In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, host Greg Esenmacher sits down with Kirk Teachout, content creator, speaker, and practice growth strategist, to explore how boundaries, leadership, and accountability shape thriving dental teams and stronger patient relationships. From creating systems that serve both provider and patient to leading with intention and empathy, this conversation highlights the freedom that comes from clarity—and why saying "no" can be the most powerful growth strategy of all.

💡 What You'll Learn

• Why saying "no" to the wrong patients opens space for the right ones

• How accountability and empowerment drive team culture and trust

• The "why behind the what" that transforms education into case acceptance

• How data and handoffs build a frictionless patient experience

• Why growth and mindset go hand in hand—on and off the mountain

🎤 Mic Drop Moments

"Empowerment, not control, builds the strongest teams." "Saying 'no' to the wrong fit opens the door to your ideal patient." "When your team owns the standard, culture becomes effortless."

🎧 Where to Listen

📱 Available on all platforms: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | Google | YouTube | Amazon ▶ Watch full episodes on YouTube: Tooth Sleuth