Stay ConnectedThe Thriving Dentist Show by Gary Takacs guides dental practice owners and dentists in creating a profitable practice with financial independence while delivering hallmark-level quality of care.
Gary’s lively discussions run the gamut from eye-opening lessons for you to become successful.
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In this Thriving Dentist episode, Gary interviews his friend, Dr. Nezar Kassem, about his decision to sell his practice at mid-career to a DSO. They further discuss Nezar's new 10-operatory office, his experience working with Apex Design, building his new office, & how selling his practice to a DSO has helped Nezar achieve a better work/life balance. Tune in to this episode to learn whether Nezar's experience of selling his dental practice to a DSO met his expectations!
Leadership is such a crucial element of a Thriving Dental Practice. In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend, Dr. Mac McDonald, to share his wisdom and thoughts on how Dentists can become transformational leaders. They discuss the fact that Leadership can be learned and developed & its importance in an exceptional practice. Tune in to this episode as Mac shares his wisdom and encourages you to advance your Leadership skills so that you can have a practice that everyone is happy to be part of!
In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invites his friend Katherine Eitel Belt, who is a master in teaching effective communication, to share strategies and tips for how to have courageous conversations. The content of this interview is an absolute game-changer and you will be able to use this information in your professional life and in your personal life! Tune in to this episode to enhance your authenticity in your communication!
In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Bruce Johnstone to discuss all the details to consider when building your ideal new dental practice. They delve into how you should ensure that you maintain consistency of your brand as you build your new office, and how to accomplish the build of your new office on time and on budget avoiding the mist common mistakes! If you are dreaming to create your own practice, this is the ideal episode for you!
In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Paul Homoly to share some insightful tips that will help you to improve your case presentation skills. Developing the skills to help guide your patients to accept ideal treatment is a necessary skill set in a thriving practice. Tune in to this episode to learn why patients need to know more about you rather than the dentistry you are presenting, and the proper role of patient education in the process!
In this Thriving Dentist Show episode, Gary invited his friend Dr. Mike DiTolla to share the advances in the world of adult orthodontics in a dental practice. Adult orthodontic treatment can be combined with very conservative veneers to create truly beautiful smiles. They also discuss the application for mixed appliance therapy, digital treatment planning, & the disturbing trend of DIY. Tune in to this episode to learn how this can be an excellent addition to your practice!
In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Naren Arulrajah to explain the digital marketing plan and activities that Gary uses in his LifeSmiles practice to attract 65 new patients every month. Naren is the Founder & CEO of EKWA Marketing, the digital marketing agency that provides marketing support for LifeSmiles. Digital Marketing plays a critical role in attracting new patients, and that is the key to creating a thriving practice! This episode will give you insights on a very effective definition of successful marketing & the marketing strategies that are used by Gary in his practice with the help of Ekwa.
In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his former dental student, Dr. Richard Low, to share his story of how he owned 3practices from being an army dentist. This episode will help you understand the red flags to determine in you are better off NOT owning a dental practice, the post-graduate CE path that Richard has followed, & also the value of the Army Scholarship. Learn from Richard to how he became financially qualified to purchase three practices & the specific criteria that Richard used to find the right dental practice to invest!
In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend, Weston Lunsford, to discuss the significance of 2 degrees. Minor changes in course direction can make a significant difference in the performance of your dental practice. They review in detail the concept of outsourced CFO services for your practice. Weston understands that the best way to achieve a thriving dental practice is to treat patients the way you would like to be treated, clinically, and behaviorally.
In this week's Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Bruce Baird to discuss the new technology that allows you to escalate patient payments. Creating a Payment System in your practice where you collect everything you produce & it is a critical element of a thriving practice. This episode will provide you with insights on how this new technology improves your office efficiency, reduces your accounts receivable costs, and accelerates your cash flow!
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