In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, the focus shifts to understanding the role of the Dental CEO and how practice owners can embrace a leadership mindset to drive growth and efficiency. Learn what it means to operate as a CEO and how this perspective can transform your practice’s success. Key Highlights: The CEO Mindset: Shifting from a clinician’s mindset to a CEO mindset allows practice owners to lead their business strategically, focusing on long-term goals and team development rather than day-to-day tasks. Building Systems for Growth: Discover the importance of creating systems that allow your practice to operate efficiently without your constant involvement. This is key to scaling and freeing up your time for leadership responsibilities. Leadership & Team Management: Leading as a Dental CEO means developing your team, fostering accountability, and empowering them to take ownership of their roles, which ultimately drives practice growth.     Ready to step into the role of Dental CEO and take your practice to the next level? Tune in now to gain insights on leading your practice to success!     Have a question or topic you want us to cover? Reach out to us on social media or our website at www.sharedpractices.com. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

In this episode, George discusses the crucial decision every dental practice owner faces: Should you prioritize profit or focus on growth? He breaks down the key differences between these strategies, explains how to assess which approach fits your practice, and shares the financial metrics that matter most. George also explores how practices can achieve both profit and growth through the right balance. Key Topics Covered: Profit vs. Growth Strategy: Understand the differences between maximizing profit (cutting costs, optimizing cash flow) and growth (reinvesting profits to expand). Key Metrics for Profit and Growth: Learn about the essential metrics to track, such as profit margin, overhead percentage, revenue growth, and patient acquisition. Choosing the Right Path: Get guidance on determining whether to prioritize profit or growth based on your practice's goals, financial health, and long-term vision. Balancing Profit and Growth: Discover strategies to balance both profit and growth by optimizing current operations while reinvesting for the future. Connect with Us: Website: Shared Practices Instagram: @sharedpracticespodcast

We continue our journey toward building a million-dollar practice, and we focus on one of the the final phases—scaling your business without sacrificing your well-being. Dr. Scott Leune and I discuss how to grow your practice responsibly, avoid all-too-common pitfalls, and get financial freedom, but also a balanced life. Watch the video version here.

Dr. Andrew Clingan shares his rollercoaster journey of purchasing a dental practice right out of school and transforming it into a million-dollar business within a year. He opens up about the brutal realities of the first few months, the importance of finding the right team, and a mix of luck and leadership. Be sure to subscribe and leave us a review on your favorite podcast platform to help us reach more dental professionals like you. Visit our website for more episodes, join our community on Facebook, and follow us on Instagram for the latest updates and behind-the-scenes content.

Learn how to take home $1 million as a part-time dentist. Dr. Scott Leune talks about the strategic shift from full-time practice to working just a few days a week while maintaining a high income. Leverage your practice, minimize overhead, and focus on high-value procedures without the burden of exams. Watch the video version here.

Our guest Dr. Alex Sharp owns Sharp Family Dentistry. It's all balance and no burnout with this Shared Practices super fan. Clay and Tyler sit down for this amazing in-person interview wherein Alex shares the root of his growth and how his desire for success outweighs the risks of practice ownership Plus, he shares a mailer hack with our hosts.   Email the interns

A bonus episode with Dr. Cory Glenn about why being a practice owner is worth it even if you're more into clinical dentistry than running a business. I also get a bit personal and share why I had to drop Blue Sky Bio as a sponsor for our podcast (It's not you, BSB, it's me). Sign up for the Blue Sky Bio Academy for help and support from Dr. Glenn as you integrate guided implant surgery into your practice: Blue Sky Bio Academy (http://www.blueskybio.academy/public/main.cfm) Go to BlueSkyBio.com (https://blueskybio.com/) and use the promo code Share Practices Podcast for $200 off any order $500+ or $250 off any Implant starter package. Email John Cary, the general manager of BSB to tell him you are now planning on using BSB because of our show at [email protected]