How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Practice Success
Right now, some people are waking up to realize their December actions (or inactions) have given way to their January realities.
Instead of taking responsibility, they are justifying their “start to the year” by blaming the economy or the weather or post-holiday slump or anything (and anyone) else
Practice Growth & Leadership
Are You Connecting With Your Patients?
As consumers, we connect with brands that appeal to us aesthetically, philosophically, or otherwise, and that is typically the result of marketing. Beyond the initial impression marketing makes, though, most of us want to feel something deeper before pulling the trigger, especially when a decision will impact our health and well-being. That’s why marketing alone isn’t enough for dental practices seeking to attract high-quality patients.
The Power of the Pause
Thanksgiving was never meant to be just another holiday.It was meant to be a pressure valve.A twenty-four–hour ceasefire in a world that keeps telling you to move faster, earn more, optimize harder, and pretend you’re fine.
Be the Dumbest Person in the Room
You don’t know everything. No one does. Hard work alone won’t get you to the next level—strategic learning and networking will.
How to Overcome the Fatal Flaw That Holds Doctors Back From Greater Success
Let’s flip this thing upside down and reverse it from last week. Here is the fatal flaw that gets in the way of so many doctors and prevents them from being successful…
Weekly Report – Your Dental Practice Success
Far too many doctors suffer through easily fixable challenges and struggles simply because they think they can out work their problems. The reality of the business of dentistry is that it’s really a simple formula. Work less, make more by working smarter and focusing on value and quality over volume and quantity.
Health & Wellness
How to Avoid Sabotaging Your Practice Success
Right now, some people are waking up to realize their December actions (or inactions) have given way to their January realities.
Instead of taking responsibility, they are justifying their “start to the year” by blaming the economy or the weather or post-holiday slump or anything (and anyone) else
Debunking the Myth of Work‑Life Balance
One of the most common pitfalls that destroys a doctor’s ability to be successful long-term is constantly searching for greener grass and chasing bright shiny objects. We are all guilty of it at times, but staying focused with a “plan your work and work your plan” mentality is critical to achieving anything of note.
Conquering Uncomfortable Challenges to Reach Your Potential
Most doctors walk into their office at the start of a new year expecting more of the same…the same patients, the same team, the same problems, the same schedule, the same procedures, the same profits.
Activities to Avoid With TMD
When living with TMD, you might be aware of certain triggers that cause pain. These could be certain physical activities, foods or lifestyle habits. Sometimes, however, you might not feel like you have any control over when you experience pain. We want our TMD patients to live a full life and to do so, there are certain things you might want to avoid that put more strain on your TMJ then necessary.
How Exercise Helps Treat Sleep Apnea
Exercise provides many health benefits. Regular activity such as aerobic exercise, strength training, and participating in sports contributes to a healthier body, helping to prevent a wide range of physical issues related to a sedentary lifestyle. Exercise also has a positive effect on your subjective well-being and mental health, by increasing your energy and serotonin. But did you know that a workout routine can also improve your sleep quality?
Marketing & Growth
Why Philosophy Matters as Much as Strategy When Choosing a Marketing Agency for Your Dental Practice
Finding the right marketing partner for your dental practice can feel like throwing darts at a dartboard. If you’re lucky, you’ll hit a bullseye with the first marketing agency you choose; however, the average practice will try a few times before finding the right fit. So, how does a dental practice choose the right agency when they all promise results?
Real Growth Happens Over Time, Not Overnight
When it comes to marketing, most dentists we encounter are simply frustrated. I can’t tell you how many times a dentist has told my partner or me, “I’ve tried marketing before, and it didn’t work.” Sadly, it’s a common experience — and we’re changing it one practice at a time.
A Decade of Dental Marketing
This year marks the 10th anniversary of My Dental Agency, and, naturally, a significant milestone like this has prompted me to reflect on the changes I’ve witnessed since starting my company. Dental marketing has evolved over the last decade, but, for those of us who have been in the industry longer, we know it goes far beyond that.
Digital Marketing for Mature Dental Practices: Good Business or Waste of Time?
Picture this: An independent dental practice established for 30+ years in an affluent area has always relied on referrals and word of mouth to attract new patients. However, over the last decade or so, there’s been a noticeable decline in the number of new patients coming through the doors. At first, it wasn’t much of a concern. More recently, though, it has begun to impact the practice’s revenue. The dentist is hoping to retire in 5 to 10 years, but sustained negative growth is threatening their plans.
Three Ways to Grow Your Patients’ (and Your Practice’s) Potential
Last week, I challenged you to think differently about the conversations you have with your patients. I asked you to move beyond problem-based dentistry and become more intentional about possibility-based dentistry. I asked you to stop limiting your conversations to what is wrong and begin leading patients into what is possible.
Financial & Investment Strategies
Financial Freedom Starts with Purpose
It’s the kind of conversation that shapes the rest of your financial journey—not just for some mystical future “retirement age,” but for every phase of life.
The Third Path: Why Scaling or Selling Aren’t Your Only Options
Most dentists I meet feel pulled between two seemingly opposite paths:
Grow the practice. Add chairs, associates, more production, more capacity. Scale it up, rinse, repeat.
Financial Freedom: Risk Something Or You Risk Everything
Too many high-income professionals—dentists, doctors, business owners—spend decades building a thriving practice only to default on one of the most important decisions of their life: how to replace their active income.
Smart Investing Strategies for 2025
“Where should I invest?” It’s one of the most frequently asked questions in personal finance and one of the most misunderstood.”
