The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger

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Greatest Hits: John Graham – Life Isn't Always A Straight Line Mar 28, 2023

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Today in the Greatest Hits series, we feature a respected lecturer, amazing clinician, and awesome person.
Dr. John Graham is an orthodontist who made the unusual decision to transition from oral surgery during his fifth year of training.
Today, we will hear John talk about the factors that led to his decision.
How he was able to successfully transition from a really thriving practice in one state to building a brand new one in another state through outside-the-box thinking.
We will learn about the impact of his location on this growth, how he manages his practice, and his early adoption of airway orthodontics.
And last but not least, John will share his insight into how a scientifically medically trained individual approaches new technological innovation and adoption in his practice.
This is an important episode for all of us to learn from – from John's incredible story!
Tune in.
Key Takeaways

- Dr. Graham's background (01:41)

- Never burn bridges (16:11)

- Transitioning a practice across States (21:00)

- If you know what you want, nothing can stop you (25:15)

- Tips for building a beautiful ortho office (27:52)

- Location, location, location (31:16)

- Airway and sleep-disordered breathing (37:36)

- When to adopt new innovation to your practice (48:19)

- The limitations of an evidence-based only perspective (53:50)

Additional Resources
🔹 Dr. Graham’s beautiful office https://www.facebook.com/GrahamOrtho/photos/a.1547543381930834/4435350146483462/
🔹 Website: https://grahamortho.com/about

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From Zero to Mastery: The 4ormula for Accurate Self-Assessment Mar 24, 2023

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Most of us have encountered the challenge of not knowing a team member's proficiency levels in something. The response we are likely to get from them isn’t helpful at all.
To solve this problem, I built The 4ormula to turn subjectivity to objectivity.
The formula can be applied to all aspects of life, including personal life, work, and parenting, to help individuals better communicate their proficiency in a specific area by objectively evaluating their skills.
Tune in to learn how it works!
Key Takeaways
- Changing subjectivity to objectivity (00:48)
- How The 4ormula works (01:31)
- How the 4ormula helps people communicate better (03:00)
- How the 4ormula has helped me in my practice (04:30)
Additional Resources
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The Science-Backed Longevity Tips You Need to Try for Optimal Health (Part 1) Mar 21, 2023

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If you may recall, a number of episodes ago, I interviewed Dr. Jeff Galvin of the Vitality Medical Wellness Institute about longevity tips to optimize our health.
We went into great detail on the limitations of modern medicine when it comes to optimizing health and some of the tools at our disposal in the burgeoning world of longevity and biohacking.
That episode elicited a lot of reactions and interest in some of the things we can do not only to live longer but live healthier and more productively.
My wife and I recently went to Charlotte, NC, for a full day of individualized testing and physical exams at Jeff’s clinic, and I used that opportunity to get many of the questions you've been asking answered.
We also dispel some myths and help you better understand some of the confusing things you might have come across.
This is a fascinating episode you don't wanna miss!
Key Takeaways

- Let's talk about cholesterol (03:07)

- How triglycerides are formed in the body (09:23)

- 5 markers of metabolic syndrome (14:22)

- Tools to help you lose weight (18:57)

- DEXA body fat testing (26:59)

- The two most impactful things on longevity (33:18)

- Recipe for longevity (36:19)
Additional Resources
🔹Dr. Galvin's email: drgalvin@vitalitymwi.com
🔹 Vitality Medical Wellness Institute Website
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The Mindset Shift You Need to Take Your Practice to The Next Level Mar 17, 2023

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The number 1 thing that's keeping your practice from being where it should be if it isn't is you and your attitude.
That's right, and your mindset plays a key role.
You have to believe that you have an amazing practice and have a positive mindset because if you don't do that, you will never have one.
No matter the challenges in your practice today, you have to go in there each day with a positive mindset and a great attitude.
If you are to succeed in your personal and professional life, it will all stem from your body believing physiologically that you're in a good place.
Listen to this 5-minute episode for motivation on how to better your life.
Key Takeaways

- Attitude affects altitude (00:32)

- Focus on a positive mindset (02:24)

- Believe you are in a good place (03:13)

- The evil eye analogy (04:02)

- Put good out into the world, and good will come back to you (04:56)
Additional Resources
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Greatest Hits: Jonathan Nicozisis "The Power of No" Mar 14, 2023

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A few weeks ago, we featured Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis for the second time in the podcast. His story and perspectives on many orthodontic topics are invaluable. In this episode, we replay his first time on the Orthopreneur Podcast in our Greatest Hits Series.
In this episode, he shared his journey to becoming an orthodontist and the power of "No" as a motivator for success.
Dr. Jonathan Nicozisis is not one to give up after hearing a "No." Instead, he's always used "No" as a way of persevering and achieving what many felt was impossible.
He shared several interesting examples of this mindset in his career right from his dental school days. His perspectives on life and practice are sure to motivate you to push through those tough times.
Dr. Nicozisis is also an educator and lecturer who teaches internationally about new technologies and improvements of Invisalign. He is a member of the Invisalign National Speaker Bureau and Clinical Research Network.
Several years ago, I was as anti-aligner as anybody you could ever meet. And then, I had the opportunity to watch Dr. Nicozisis at a conference. He showed me what one could do with plastic and how you can achieve the same results with aligners as you could with brackets and wires.
He was generous with his time and has helped me realize how to implement plastic in my practice in a way I never really imagined possible.
We talked extensively about aligners in this episode and why every orthodontist should learn how to move teeth with plastic.

Key Takeaways

- The power of NO as a motivator (04:52)

- Take a chance and see what happens (26:11)

- Keeping yourself in front of your peers (32:06)

- Aligner Intensive Fellowship Course (37:47)

- Cases you can't do with aligners (43:57)

- The advantages of incorporating an Invisalign-focused practice (01:03:21)

- Top 5 albums if you are stuck on a desert island (01:09:41)
Additional Resources
🔹 The Aligner Intensive Fellowship: https://www.alignerfellowship.com/
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Unlocking Your Potential in 2023: Tips and Strategies for Personal and Professional Growth Mar 10, 2023

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If 2023 ended today, what would make it a great year for you? If everything worked perfectly in 2023, what would that mean from a family, health, financial, business, or career perspective?
Now, since we have a long way to go before the end of the year, I want you to visualize what a perfect year would look like and then work backward to make it happen.
The point is to set realistic goals in important categories of your life, then take little steps each day to move towards achieving them.
Remember to stay balanced and take care of yourself. It’s easy to get out of balance by focusing on a few categories in your life and neglecting others.
Tune in to this 5-minute episode to learn more about making 2023 your best year yet!
Key Takeaways

- Your plan for 2023 (00:00)

- Control what you can control (00:56)

- What would make 2023 a great year for you (01:59)

- Set clear objectives (02:12)

- Level up with baby steps (02:48)

- Set realistic goals (03:31)
Additional Resources

🔹 Orthotown article: https://www.orthotown.com/magazine/article/8853/level-up
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Greatest Hits: Stuart Frost – Your Dream Practice is All About Positive Attitude Mar 07, 2023

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If you speak to any orthodontist about office culture, Dr. Stuart Frost and his practice will likely feature in the conversation.
What he does culturally in his practice is just amazing. Every one of his team members is very positive, all eager to help each other and the patients and walk around with a smile on their faces.
At Dr. Stuart Frost's orthodontic practice, the team culture is characterized by a strong sense of camaraderie, teamwork, mutual respect, and just overall greatness. I have witnessed it and, as a matter of fact, implemented some of the things they do at my own practice.
We all know that developing a great team culture is crucial for the success of any orthodontist practice, but how to do it is where the challenge lies.
At an airway and sleep-disordered breathing course at Hero City in Draper University, I got the chance to sit down with one of the most remarkable people/teachers/gentlemen in our profession.
Listen to him as he tells us how to build your dream practice culture and dream team. Take it from me….he does everything he's telling you, and Superman isn't behind me. He's standing right next to me.
Key Takeaways

- Meet Dr. Stuart Frost (01:13)

- The tooth doesn't know what bracket it has on (11:12)

- The amazing culture in Dr. Frost's office (24:44)

- Advice for developing a great office culture (26:40)

- Get the negativity out of the morning huddle (33:47)

- Hire the right people to fit your culture (37:20)

- Framing the greatness of each team member (39:05)
Additional Resources

🔹 Frost Smile Academy – A community of orthodontic excellence

🔹 Frost Nichols Orthodontics Instagram @frostsmiles

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Unleashing the Power of EOS for Orthodontic Entrepreneurs | 5-Minute Friday Mar 03, 2023

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Entrepreneurs often face various challenges in their early stages, such as developing a clear vision, aligning their teams, setting goals and priorities, and building a scalable business model.
To tackle these challenges, many businesses are turning to the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS), a management framework designed to help companies achieve growth and success.
EOS provides a practical and actionable framework for entrepreneurial startups to develop a clear vision, build a strong team, establish processes, and achieve traction toward their goals.
Tune in to this 5 Minute episode to learn more about how it can help you in your practice/business.
Key Takeaways

- What is EOS (00:43)

- The greatest books to help you run your small business (01:36)

- The integrator, implementer, and visionary (01:58)

- How EOS can make your life easier (04:14)

Additional Resources

🔹Traction: Get A Grip On Your Business by Gino Wickman: https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction-book

🔹Rocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. Winters: https://www.eosworldwide.com/rocket-fuel-book

🔹How to Be a Great Boss By Gino Wickman and René Boer: https://www.eosworldwide.com/how-to-be-a-great-boss-book
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Doing Good, Saving Time with uLab and Airway Orthodontics w/ Dr. Jeremy Manuele Feb 28, 2023

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Our guest today is Dr. Jeremy Manuele. He is a Las Vegas native and also practices from there.
His journey to becoming an orthodontist is similar to many others. He received orthodontic treatment, which he credits for turning his life around during a difficult time.
He then did his Bachelors's (BS) and Dental (DMD) degrees at UNLV, graduating summa cum laude and was inducted into the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Dental Society. He proceeded to New Orleans, Louisiana, at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, where he completed a two-year residency in the specialty of Orthodontics.
In between there, he was sent to Ramadi, Iraq, where he served an 18-month deployment as a "gunner" with the 222nd field artillery unit as a member of the Army National Guard.
In today's episode, we talk about a trilogy of ideas:

Helping people get better in life by doing good without expecting anything in return.
Helping orthodontists do uLab better.
Helping kids and adults breathe better through airway orthodontics.

Dr. Manuele is a key opinion leader and on the clinical advisory board for uLab Systems and shares some great information on how we can use uLab to save a lot of valuable doctor hours in our practices.
We also discuss an interesting AP change in growing individuals case Dr. Manuele has seen in his practice.

Listen in as we dive deep into these 3 topics in this episode.

Key Takeaways

- Saying yes to opportunities (01:06)

- Inspiring people to be the best they can (05:41)

- Doing good without expecting anything in return (10:17)

- Divorce emotions from money (18:23)

- Money and the meaning of life (20:22)

- Save 600 hours and 6 figures with this webinar (21:26)

- Airway orthodontics – helping kids and adults sleep better (31:03)

- Incredible AP change - interesting case images (33:03)

Additional Resources
🔹 Cookie Jar YouTube Channel: @thecookiejar7143
🔹 Dr. Jeremy Manuele’s Webinar: https://yourorthocoach.com/webinar35/ Use Promo Code JMWEBINARS23 to watch Part 1 free (Instructions on how to sign up: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vd83o8ib0htskrf/YOC%20ULAB%20WEBINAR%20PROMO%20CODE%20INSTRUCTIONS.pdf?dl=0)
To see the Case Record discussed in this episode please click this link: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/18LZQg_U6JyGj0tQzmPV3zdSBvo5b0zMk?usp=share_link

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The Secret to a Successful Morning Routine that Works for You | 5-Minute Friday Feb 24, 2023

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A morning routine that works for you can be immensely powerful in helping to set up your day for success.
Having a good morning routine can help give you structure and clarity, allowing you to make the most of your day and stay organized and productive.
Starting your day in the same way and prioritizing what you need to do can help to keep you focused and motivated.
Besides productivity, a morning routine can also help to create a healthy mind and body. Getting some exercise and focusing on your mental and emotional well-being can set the tone for the rest of your day.
In this 5-minute, I share what my morning routine looks like on non-doctor days and how it helps me remain productive.
Key Takeaways

- The power of a morning routine (00:34)

- Being more productive in the morning (01:11)

- My morning plan (03:12)

- How to create 3 days in 1 every day (03:54)
Additional Resources
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