Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 278
Host: Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Brittany Simon, CRDH, BASDH
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Hygienist’s Compensation
Top 3 Things Hygienist Can Provide To Add Value To The Practice
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
The first step with an empowered employee is having self-worth. Dr. Craig Spodak
All communication is either a loving response or a cry for help. Dr. Craig Spodak
Whatever your narrative is, is the lens through which you see the entire world through. Dr. Craig Spodak
Business ownership is not for everybody. Dr. Craig Spodak
If you can’t control your fears you’re going to have a bad life. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 277
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Unpacking The Whys
P.E. In General
What Does It Fix?
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
Everything is for sale. Dr. Peter Boulden
There are intermediaries who bring massive value. Dr. Craig Spodak
I'd rather have a limited interest in something that quadruples than a hundred percent of something that doesn't move. Dr. Craig Spodak
Everybody’s got their own pain point. Dr. Craig Spodak
Working with great people is fun, working with people that we don’t get along with is drudgery. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 276
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Value Proposition
AI Will Disrupt Dentistry
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Character.AI https://beta.character.ai/
DALL-E 2 https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
Tweetables:
We’re at a point now where technology is so much faster. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 275
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Christmas Gift/Bonus
Dental Specialization Forecast
Effects Of Recession
CryptoCurrency
CARES Act
ERC Credit
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Bulletproof ERC https://www.bulletprooferc.com/
Tweetables:
Compensation drives behavior. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 274
Host: Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Dr. Myles Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Transitioning Patients
Giving Suggestions
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
If you have a very motivated child in dentistry, encourage them to the fullest extent. -Dr. Myles Spodak
At some point in time you just have to let it go. -Dr. Myles Spodak
You don’t know what you don’t know. -Dr. Craig Spodak
It’s really what you do to your teeth that makes the difference. -Dr. Myles Spodak
The greatest privilege a person can have is father-privilege. -Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 273
Host: Dr. Craig Spodak
Co-Host: Erika Pusillo
Guest: Judy Kay Mausolf
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
How To Slow Down?
Team Member’s Expectations
Leader’s Clarity Of Vision And Team Culture
Mindset Or Thought Process
Judgment, Misunderstanding And Assumptions
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Judy Kay Mausolf
Tweetables:
We are not in the position to let go of people as easily as it may have been in the past. Erika Pusillo
Happiness and positivity, there’s actually a strategy behind it. Judy Kay Mausolf
You cannot seek happiness, you can only seek peace. Dr. Craig Spodak
When we know we can win we can make better decisions.Erika Pusillo
You have to do the hard thing to protect your team. Dr. Craig Spodak
A lot of people when they’re resistant, they’re not coachable. Judy Kay Mausolf
You can’t escape yourself. Erika Pusillo
You can’t influence somebody when you’re also judging them. Judy Kay Mausolf
People feel what you believe. Erika Pusillo
Hire who complements you. Dr. Craig Spodak
Labels are an excuse to continue the behavior. Judy Kay Mausolf
Your position does not entitle you to be respected. Dr. Craig Spodak
The most important thing in our life is our relationships; that’s where our happiness comes from. Judy Kay Mausolf
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 272
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Hiring
Tracking Hiring And Retention
Burns Of The Practice
Examine Where You Want To Go
Recruiting Methodology and Tips
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Culture Index [Nathan Hightower with Culture Index: NHightower@CultureIndex.com]
Tweetables:
This isn’t hocus pocus, it’s the methodology. Dr. Peter Boulden
Everybody has their pain point. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 271
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Implementing Titles and Job Descriptions
Pay Reduction
Delegation
Good Leader
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
Titles can be toxic and dangerous. Dr. Peter Boulden
You don’t have to be all things. Dr. Craig Spodak
We need all of us in order to have a successful business. Dr. Dwight Peccora
Let’s build for the practice we want and not the one we have. Dr. Peter Boulden
We all want a coach. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 270
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Alex Sharp
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Merging All Practices
Different Positions Of Equity
Evolution Of The Practice
Cannibalization
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
There’s room for everybody. Dr. Alex Sharp
Dentistry is the darling of equity. Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 269
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Mindset Is The Key
Breakdown And Breakthrough
Struggle
Net Worth Tracking
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Think and Grow Rich
Tweetables:
Get in a group of like-minded individuals. Dr. Peter Boulden
If you’re the one who’s smartest it’s going to limit your growth. Dr. Craig Spodak
Breakthroughs don’t need to be massive. Dr. Dwight Peccora
Happiness is not the absence of problems. Dr. Craig Spodak
You should focus on the balance sheet. Dr. Trey Tippit
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 268
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Black Rock Getting Into Oral Health/Dental
Lack Of Consolidation Of Dental Industry
Acquisition Concerns
Investor Pressure
Business Change Due to Direct Consumer Influences
COVID And DTC
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Black Rock
Tweetables:
I don’t want to buy your business if you want to bolt from it. Dr. Craig Spodak
You have to diversify your business to have some longevity. Dr. Dwight Pecorra
You can always refinance debt later. Dr. Craig Spodak
It’s very important to have good people around. Dr. Craig Spodak
There’s always something brand new, something unprecedented. Dr. Trey Tippit
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 267
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Rob Ritter & Dr. Chris Ramsey
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Ideal Acceptance
Rule Of Thirds
Digitization Of The Industry
Patient Journey
Marketing Emphasis
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
April 14-15 2023 Course Registration
AACD 2023
Tweetables:
You’re in a position where your opinion matters. Dr. Peter Boulden
The context matters. Dr. Peter Boulden
Knowledge is not power, execution is power. Dr. Craig Spodak
The investment can’t return anything if they can’t apply it. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 266
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Hard Landing On 2023
Status Quo, Right Circles And Power Of The Network
Silver Linings
Diversify
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
Choose your company wisely. Dr. Craig Spodak
When people are scared they drop things. Dr. Peter Boulden
Strength builds numbers. Dr. Peter Boulden
You don’t have to own your dental business to be a business owner. Dr. Craig Spodak
Get ready for war before the war is here. Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 265
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
How Was Your Sucktember?
Financial Thermostat
Natural Tension In A Business
Print Out Your Monthly Trends
References:
Bulletproof Mastermind
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
There’s no such thing as coasting in business. Dr. Peter Boulden
There needs to be a certain healthy paranoia for business owners. Dr. Craig Spodak
Adding money to marketing doesn’t always equal more butts in the chair. Dr. Peter Boulden
Comfort in business is very dangerous. -Dr. Craig Spodak
There is a big difference between tension and conflict. -Dr. Dwight Peccora
You need to let your team breathe. -Dr. Dwight Peccora
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 264
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Dr. Rhodri Thomas
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Practice Set-Up
AACD
Indirect Porcelain Versus Direct Resin
Digital Advances In Dentistry
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Cosmedent - (https://www.cosmedent.com/product-category/dental-composites/)
DALL-E - https://openai.com/dall-e-2/
The Art of Dentistry - https://artofdentistry.co.uk/
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 263
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
They Have A Clear Vision Of What They Want
They Build Teams
They Know Their Numbers
They Build Systems Of Operations
They Understand Marketing
They Learn How To Delegate
They Become Specialized On The Things That They Want To Do
They Learn How To Enroll
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks:Bulletproof Dental Practice"
The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People: Powerful Lessons in Personal Change
Tweetables:
Clarity is power. Dr. Craig Spodak
Successful people rely on being self-motivated. Dr. Dwight Peccora
You’re only stuck because you decided to be stuck. Dr. Craig Spodak
Your vision will build your team. Dr. Craig Spodak
A leader needs to evolve. Dr. Craig Spodak
Build it or it’s going to be built for you. Dr. Trey Tippit
Whatever clinical aspect you are in, you should be able to enroll. Dr. Trey Tippit
When you become an exceptional communicator your whole life becomes better. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 262
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Gross Debridement
Audit
Progress Not Perfection
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
10 Persuasive Words Millionaires Use To Get Things Done
Tweetables:
Empathize [with] where the patient is. - Dr. Peter Boulden
There’s a whole art in training, correcting and leading people. - Dr. Peter Boulden
Language is the most powerful tool. - Dr. Craig Spodak
The grass is greenest where you are; you just have to water it more. - Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 261
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Chandler Wrightenberry
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Rates For Dentals
Background Of LiveOak Bank
Why Is Culture Important?
True Cost Of Capital
Benefit Of Borrowing
Good Debt
Start-Ups And Expansions
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Chandler Wrightenberry:
828-337-1374
chandler.wrightenberry@liveoak.bank
liveoakbank.com
Tweetables:
People tell people about the experience they had. Dr. Peter Boulden
At the end of the day we need to remember who is important, and that is the customer. Chandler Wrightenberry
COVID made everyone up their game. Dr. Peter Boulden
Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Chandler Wrightenberry
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 260
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Guest: Richard Low
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Podcast Preview Of Richard
Questions Before Deciding What To Do With Your Practice
Aptitude And Appetite
Culture Index
Serial Entrepreneur
What I Wish I Could Have Known?
Practice Evaluation And Your Vision
Practices For Acquisition
Incentivizing Hygienists
Fun Part Of Practice Ownership
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Shared Practices Events
Tweetables:
There’s no one right way to do everything. Richard Low
Let your pride go and just pivot. Dr. Craig Spodak
Not everything that counts can be measured. Dr. Craig Spodak
It’s great to have a list, but people hate change. Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 259
Host: Dr. Peter Boulden
Guest: Bjoern E. Woltermann
Key Takeaways:
Fitness And Dentistry
Occupational Pain
STEM And EMS
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Ben Greenfield
Katalyst
Katalyst.Shop
Tweetables:
More is not better. Dr. Peter Boulden
Context matters. Bjoern E. Woltermann
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 258
Host: Dr. Peter Boulden
Guest: Dr. Trey Tippit
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Trey Tippit Background
Saturation Of Dentists
Non-Compete Agreement
Absence Of Someone Being There
Start-Up Vs. Buying A Practice
Confirmation Bias
True Competition
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
Demographics do not quantify the real players of the town. Dr. Peter Boulden
The number is a good starting point but will not tell you a lot of information. Dr. Peter Boulden
Dentists do not compete with other dentists. Dr. Trey Tippit
Don’t be dissuaded by the data. Dr. Peter Boulden
All the data is just an outline. Dr. Trey Tippit
At the end of the day there’s only so many people that you can serve. Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 257
Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Key Takeaways:
Taking Time Out From The Business
Learnings While Traveling
Status Of The Economy
How to Make Millions In the Next Market Crash
Next Episode Highlight
References:
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
How to Make Millions In the Next Market Crash
Tweetables:
There are people who just know who they are. Dr. Peter Boulden
There’s no real litmus test for what you have until you depart it. Dr. Craig Spodak
Perspective is very valuable. Dr. Craig Spodak
Collapse all your identities. Dr. Craig Spodak
Everything in life is a micro adjustment. Dr. Craig Spodak
The groups that you listen to will dictate a lot of your actions. Dr. Peter Boulden
If someone really disagrees with you then that’s a good thing. It means you’re standing for something. Dr. Craig Spodak
It is better to be alone by yourself than be with people who make you feel alone. Dr. Craig Spodak
While the narrative is dark, if you believe in what you’re doing, there’s no better time to start than now. Dr. Craig Spodak
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 256
Host: Dr. Peter Boulden
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
1. Patent
2. Value Packaging
3. Modified Prototype/Software/Hardware
4. Luxurious Feel Of The Box (Packaging)
5. Unboxing Videos
6. Multi-Sensory Experience
7. Attention To All Details
8. Work On Things That People Won’t Necessarily See
9. Understanding Of Human Psychology When Shopping
10. Keeping iPhone Boxes
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
Audit your sensory experience from top to bottom. Dr. Peter Boulden
Show, don’t tell people about the product. Dr. Peter Boulden
Success leaves clues in all industries. Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 255
Host: Dr. Peter Boulden
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
1. Membership (CostCo Card)
2. Membership Plans
3. Membership Psychology
4. Electronics
5. Bare Bone Appearance
6. Boxes Stacked to the Ceiling
7. Deals Are Great
8. White Label Arm (Kirkland Signature)
9. Simplifies Decision Making Process
10. Size Of Shopping Carts
11. Store Layout
12. Rotating Goods
13. Samples They Give Out
14. Long Checkout Lines
15. Cheap Food
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Costco
Tweetables:
You think there’s no reason for the madness. - Dr. Peter Boulden
Analysis is paralysis. - Dr. Peter Boulden
Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 254
Host: Dr. Peter Boulden
Key Takeaways:
Introduction
Psychological Hacks To Spend Money
Sell Furniture That Requires Self-Assembly
Locations
Store Flow
Maze-like Design
Guided Arrows
Desensitizing Environment
Licensed Impulse Buy
Writing Down A List
In-Store Dining
Great Value
Mirrors Everywhere
The Power Of Smell
References:
Bulletproof Summit
Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice
Tweetables:
In goal setting, follow-through is important. Dr. Peter Boulden
Mirrors can possibly increase positive well-being in your practice. Dr. Peter Boulden
Smell is an extremely strong memory recall for people. Dr. Peter Boulden
Greatest differentiation is the value you create. Dr. Peter Boulden