Business success is a result of many critical factors, one of which is having a winning team culture. In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr Jesse Green talks about what it means to be working with people who know, understand, and embody the values you have set for your business. Values help you identify whether ... Read more... This…

Adversity is something that all of us go through in our personal and professional lives. It is so important for us to find a way to deal with it in the best way possible to be able to move forward in life, carrying the lessons that come with it. In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, ... Read more... This article is copyright © Dr Jesse…

How does technology change the way we practice dentistry? Today’s episode sparked my creativity as Dr Padma Gadiyar, founder of tech company Smilo.ai shares with us the future trends in the dental industry. The big question is: Is there a faster way to collect patient data, provide recommendations, engage the public and most of all, reach out to ..…

How do you empower your team and give them the ability to have courageous conversations with you and each other? In this episode of the Savvy Dentist podcast, my guest Katherine Eitel Belt Lang of LionSpeak explains how we can build a culture that celebrates alignment with your team. We are going to tackle the tools and tips ... Read more... This a…

Have you ever lost patients and leads in your practice because you were not able to nurture them, follow up with them, and retain their loyalty? This normally happens when every step of your marketing is manually done in your practice – from booking and sending messages to making follow up calls. In this episode, Rob Webster takes ... Read more... …

Want to know the secret to having fast business growth? In this episode, Pete Williams, the best-selling author of the book Cadence: A Tale of Fast Business Growth, will help you understand how 10% small wins can help you succeed and achieve fast growth in the seven key areas of your business. The real-world examples he shares will ... Read more...…

How do you harness creativity in your practice or business so that you and your team can function and perform better? In this episode, I’ve invited Marc Silber of Silber Consulting Group to talk about how we can use the creative process to help you achieve your goals. Creativity is in all of us but it’s up to ... Read more... This article is copyri…

What does it take to discover your genius, unlock your true potential, and have a constant flow of positive energy running inside you? In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we dive deep into the 40-year experience and expertise of our guest, Dr Gay Hendricks, as he shares the essential tools and tips to help you uncover ... Read more... Thi…

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Morgan Hamon to talk about becoming a fighter pilot and applying the skills and lessons he’s learned from that profession to business. Morgan is a CPA and the founder of HDA Accounting Group. They work with over 500 dental practices which makes him an expert in identifying what does and ...…

I am sure you’ve had one of those days where you felt really busy but realized you weren’t as productive as you thought you were. Well, you’re in luck because we are talking to James Whittaker who is an expert in the topic of how to win the day every day. James is the author of 3 books ... Read more... This article is copyright © Dr Jesse Green The…

Building a great team is a key skill that will allow you to take your practice to the next level. But it’s never really taught in university. So how do you learn to approach hiring for your business? In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Mike Neal who is an expert at hiring and building a great ... Read more... This article is copyright © Dr Jesse …

In this short episode, I want to share my top tips and thoughts to help you attract and hire the best team members for your practice. Great team members are hard to come by especially in the current state of the labour market. But if you have the foundations in place to attract the right team members, you’ll ... Read more... This article is copyrig…

The value of having a great team is undeniably important and appreciated by both practice owners and team members alike. With that being said, having an A team to help you run your practice is a big key to its success. In this episode, owner and founder of Dental A Team Keira Dent talks to us about the nuts ... Read more... This article is copyrigh…

Having conversations sound like a simple thing but it isn’t that easy. Effective communication is learned and can deliver great outcomes for businesses, teams, and their patients or clients. In this episode, Chris Fennings, author of The First Minute: How to Get Start Conversations that Get Results, joins us to talk about just that. Chris is a mast…

The growth of a business is directly correlated to the growth of its leaders. An important part of this is having a mindset that will drive business growth which is what Julia Pimsleur and I will talk about today. Julia has grown, scaled, and sold businesses of her own and is a total expert when it comes to ... Read more... This article is copyrigh…

In this special episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green reflects on the lessons he has learned from his experience in joining the Navy. He shares 7 important lessons that we can draw upon that are pertinent to business and life in the hopes that it will help you too. In this episode we discuss: [02:21] ... Read more... This article is…

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Martin Moore to talk about leadership from a very practical point of view. Leadership that achieves outcomes to move our businesses forward. Martin is a leader, speaker, and author of the book No Bullshit Leadership. We talk about so much good stuff that you can implement in your practice l…

How do we make our patients leave our practice with a great story to tell about us? Stories that get us more patients through word-of-mouth referrals, better reviews, and overall patient satisfaction and retention. In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Dennis Snow who has had 20 years working on customer experience with the Dis…

All of us want to bring in new clients and nurture current ones so that we can have a thriving and successful business. We can only do this if we have a good marketing strategy in place. But let’s admit that most dental practices don’t know how to market themselves. In this episode, the Founder of Dental Marketing Solutions, ... Read more... This a…

Turning customers into long-term and loyal patients are the keys to sustainable growth in your practice. We all know that customer experience plays a crucial role in keeping your customers. In this episode, Ali Cudby, author of the #1 bestselling book, Keep Your Customers, joins us to talk about all things customer retention and growth. Ali runs Al…

For a business to grow, its leaders must first grow. But today, we are going to talk about leadership of a particular kind. So I’ve invited Mike Cameron, author of Becoming A Better Man, to talk about his thoughts, insights and experiences on the topic of leadership. Mike is an expert on leading from the heart. And this is exactly what ... Read mor…

What are ISO standards and why do you need it in your business? Some people don’t know the concept of international standards or ISO and this is what my guest, Mel Blackmore, is going to talk about today. Mel is an absolute expert at ISO standards and she is going to show us how and why these standards are relevant to ... Read more... This article …

In this episode, we talk about leadership, growth, productivity, kindness and just good vibes with Steve Gilliland. Steve is a member of the Speaker Hall of Fame and is one of the most in-demand and top-rated speakers in the world. He is also an accomplished author of 6 books: Detour, Enjoy The Ride, Hide Your Goat, Making a Difference, The Cherry …

Emotional intelligence is a phrase we commonly use but do we really understand it enough to apply and get the most out of it on ourselves and others? In this episode, best-selling author Christopher Connors joins us to talk about practical and thoughtful stuff that can lead to becoming emotionally intelligent. He wrote the books Emotional Intellige…

Developing and growing your leadership capabilities is such an important topic we need to discuss. Today, we are looking at it through the lens of running a dental practice with leadership expert Sally Foley-Lewis. Sally is a global professional speaker, author, CEO, and coach. We are going to share how leadership starts with you, how to understand…

One necessary topic that we need to discuss today is on toxic workplaces. My guest, Peter Economy, is the leadership guy at Inc.com, a Wall Street Journal best-selling ghostwriter, and author of more than 120 books which have sold more than 3 million copies worldwide. 2 of the books he wrote on the topic includes What, I’m working with who? and Wai…

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we are going to explore the art of selling your business. I am joined by the entrepreneur’s entrepreneur, John Warrillow, who has started, grown and sold several businesses. He is also the author of 3 best-selling books – Built to Explore, The Automatic Customer, and The Art of Selling Your Business – .…

Get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months. This is what Brian Moran will share with us on the podcast today. Brian is the CEO and Founder of The Execution Company and is the leading authority on leadership, execution and productivity. He co-authored the New York Times Best Seller book called The 12 Week ... Read more... This article is …

As dental business owners we need to take care of our patients as well as our team that we often neglect to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I’ve invited Dr. Anikó Ball to talk about looking after ourselves in the physical and emotional perspective. She is well-known for the work that she does in helping dentists ... Read more... This artic…

It’s possible to become more productive with less stress. Get things done with David Allen, the world’s leading thinker when it comes to productivity, on this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast. David has been working for 35 years as a management consultant and executive coach and has earned worldwide recognition in that field. His bestselling bo…

Culture plays a major role in having a high-performance, self managing team to help you grow and scale your business. In this episode I’ve invited an expert on this topic, Tristan White, who is the author of the book Culture is Everything. His book is based on life experiences and academic theory of his own business Physio Co ... Read more... This …

Compliance around infection control is such an important topic for dentists and practice owners. In this episode, we have Sue Sandles of Practice Base Solutions, who has a deep history in the profession. Sue’s expertise and passion lies in helping teams become the very best they can be in the space of infection control. We talk about common mistake…

As business owners, we need to be the best version of ourselves to lead our team and take care of our clients. But to do that, we must first be able to take care of ourselves including our mental well-being. My guest today, Dr Jenny Brockis, author of Thriving Mind: How to Cultivate a Good Life, talks to ... Read more... This article is copyright ©…

How do you change your mindset and habits around money to create wealth and get out of the rat race? In this episode, I’ve invited Michael Yardney – mentor, thought leader, property expert, and Australia’s leading expert in the psychology of success and wealth creation. He is also a #1 best selling author of 9 books and host of his own podcast call…

It is possible to effectively make decisions even if you have incomplete or contradictory advice. This is what Sir David Omand GCB and I talk about in this episode. David became the Head of the British GCHQ which is responsible for gathering communication intelligence and advising the government on various matters. He is also the author of the book…

What strategies did Jeff Bezos use to scale Amazon to where it is today? Jeff has shared all his strategies, executions, and lessons willingly in letters to his shareholders and, my guest today, Steve Anderson, took those letters and decoded it. Steve decoded 4 growth cycles of a business (testing, building, accelerating, and scaling) as well as 14…

It’s so nostalgic that I’m now looking back and reflecting on 300 conversations we’ve had over the last 5 years in the Savvy Dentist Podcast. We began this journey in 2016 and it’s really interesting to look at what has happened and what we’ve learned along the way. So today, I’m going to share the top 10 lessons ... Read more... This article is co…

Nothing spells complete and utter drive and determination more than Rhonda Kalasho. Rhonda is a celebrity dentist based in Hollywood. She moved from Baghdad, under very difficult circumstances as a child. Rhonda and I talk about her biggest life transition moving to the United States, building her business, and how she made it thrive. It’s a story …

Have you ever attended a meeting and didn’t know what it was about or why you’re even attending it? Well, my guest today, Mamie Kanfer Stewart is going to share so much pearls of wisdom on having meetings that actually work. Yes, meetings can be worthwhile, effective and outcome-focused. If you want this for your business or for ... Read more... Th…

Stories that connect with and touch your audience are the ones that are most remembered. This is why brand storytelling should be a part of any business. Gabrielle Dolan, speaker and author of Magnetic Stories (and five other books!), joins us on the podcast today to share more about storytelling. She takes us back to the basics of understanding wh…

Create teams that are self-sufficient, autonomous and who perform at their highest level with Michael Bungay Stanier’s advice and tips. Michael is best known for his books The Coaching Habit and The Advice Trap which focuses on what it takes to tame your Advice Monster. He also founded Box of Crayons, a business that helps organizations move from a…

There are many parallels to be found between sporting and business ownership. In this week’s Bite-Size episode, we reflect on the lessons of a sporting legend and how they have remained relevant through years of practice ownership and leading a team. From the discipline of training, to resilience, to making decisions under pressure – let’s take a l…

Learn the steps you need to take to become an elite performer in your field. Craig Johns, a high performance leadership expert, coach and speaker shares his expertise on this subject today. Craig has been involved in the sporting industry for many years and is able to see potential and help people fulfil their potential. Today, Craig unpacks ... Re…

Having a great team in place can make all the difference in your practice – and it’s equally as important to be a good boss in order to empower your team as best as possible. Being a good boss is about creating a team of culturally aligned high-performers, building people up as skilled employees, and having such confidence ... Read more... This art…

Do you want a company and a team that self-manages? My guest today is someone who is intimately familiar with that. Shannon Waller is an Entrepreneurial Team Strategist and a Director at Strategic Coach. They help entrepreneurs create freedom in life.  We touch on so many interesting things in this conversation including building a self-managing te…

Did you know that almost every problem in your practice can be traced back to a deficiency or mismanagement of your assets? Whether it’s time, cash flow, intellectual property and key person risk, or even equipment – it all comes down to your ability to build, distribute, and protect assets effectively. Find out more Savvy Dentist Facebook ... Read…

This week I have chosen to rebroadcast my interview with industry high achiever, Dr David Penn. As we venture into 2021 dentists will be presented with some amazing opportunities. David’s ability to recognise the possibility and build success on it makes his podcast even more relevant today as when I first interviewed him. It will provide us the ..…

We all know how powerful first impressions can be – and that rings especially true when it comes to creating an incredible patient experience. From the moment the patient picks up the phone to enquire, they begin to form a relationship with the practice for better or for worse. It’s our duty to ensure that every step of ... Read more... This articl…

This is part 3 of our Practice Success Series which is aimed to help you set up 2021 to be your best year ever. In this episode, we discuss how we manage setbacks and failures. Generally, dentists are bright but what I’ve most noticed is that they are also perfectionists. Often tough on themselves, setbacks and failures are ... Read more... This ar…

We’re picking up our Practice Success Series today. The second part of the series we’ll discuss who you need to be in order to achieve your goals. This is based on a model called the be, do and have model focusing specifically who we need to be. Before we can achieve the things we want we have to ... Read more... This article is copyright © Dr Jess…