The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 344 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden  GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora   Join us as we break down the well know Harvard Business Review: "Who's got the Monkey" and apply it to the world of delegation, boundaries, and time management in the dental practice. We explore the concept of 'monkeys' - those pesky tasks or problems we delegate to others - and provide invaluable insights on effective delegation strategies and problem-solving...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 343 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak   TAKEAWAYS Comprehensive diagnosis is essential, but effective delivery of treatment plans is equally important. Recording consultations can help dentists improve their presentation skills. Fear of rejection and discomfort can hinder effective enrollment. Empathy and understanding the patient's perspective are crucial in the enrollment process. Body language and context play a significant...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 342 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUESTS:  Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora   TAKEAWAYS Understanding the differences between acquisitions and startups is crucial in making informed decisions. Financial factors such as revenue, debt-to-revenue ratio, and cash flow play a significant role in acquisitions. Operational efficiencies and utilization rates are key metrics to consider in underperforming practices. Determining the purchase price...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 341 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS:   Dr. Trey Tippit and Dr. Dwight Peccora   TAKEAWAYS AI has the potential to revolutionize dentistry by analyzing documents and providing financial insights. Dentists can benefit from AI tools like chat GPT and copilot for financial management and analysis. Business education is crucial for dentists to succeed in managing their practices and making informed financial decisions. ...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 340 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS:  Randy Smith   TAKEAWAYS Quality sponsors are crucial in real estate investments to ensure success and minimize capital loss. Investing in real estate should be a long-term strategy focused on steady cash flow and high-quality deals. Diversification is important in real estate investing to spread risk and maximize returns. Tax advantages, such as depreciation, make real estate...

 The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 339 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Brian Colao   TAKEAWAYS The dental industry is experiencing a shift towards same store growth as M&A activity becomes more constrained. Understanding your EBITDA is crucial for practice growth and valuation. Culture plays a significant role in practice value and patient satisfaction. Innovation, technology, and AI are driving same store growth and improving patient care. ...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 338 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS:  Ophir Tanz   TAKEAWAYS Ophir’s introduction and background Applying powerful technology to industry Identify early to treat accurately Quality care beings with accurate diagnosis AI can help dentists accurately diagnose conditions such as caries and periodontal lesions. AI tools can enhance patient communication by providing visual aids and animations. The future of...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 337   HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Trey Tippit and Dwight Peccora   TAKEAWAYS Exploring innovative ideas can lead to improvements in dental practice. Dentistry as a service can enhance the patient experience and create a stronger connection with the practice. Self-service dental offices can provide convenience and efficiency for patients. Personalized video outreach can help retain patients and improve...

The Bulletproof Podcast Episode 336   HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Trey Tippit   TAKEAWAYS Building trust within a dental team is crucial for effective communication and collaboration. Addressing conflicts directly and openly can lead to better understanding and resolution. Commitment to the practice's goals and values is essential for team members to work together effectively. Creating a culture of accountability helps ensure that everyone...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 335 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak   GUESTS:  Leo and Zach   TAKEAWAYS Dentists should have a basic understanding of SEO to avoid being taken advantage of by outside vendors. User experience is a crucial factor in SEO, and dentists should focus on providing a seamless and valuable experience for their website visitors. AI is becoming increasingly important in SEO, but it should be used as a tool for curation rather than a...

The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 334   HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak     TAKEAWAYS The dental industry is facing challenges such as a wage gap between dentists and hygienists, a changing market outlook, and the need to adapt to new technologies and consumer preferences.   Convenience, technology, and marketing play a crucial role in the success of dental practices, and the use of AI and automation can provide a competitive advantage.   The...

  The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 333 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak     TAKEAWAYS Recognize the difference between real goals and mere wishes by observing changes in physiology. Set specific and challenging goals to engage the brain's dopamine circuitry. Write down goals in your handwriting to activate ancestral neural pathways. Keep goals to yourself to avoid premature dopamine release and maintain motivation. ...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 332   HOSTS: Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Linda Edgar   KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Edgar’s journey to becoming the ADA President The role of the ADA ADA is focusing on improving connections, collaboration, and communication Forsyth Institute Merger What the ADA does for you including product testing, research, and insurance legislation MLR Legislation and the Non-Covered Services Bill Is there insurance and/or DSO ...

The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 331 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora   TAKEAWAYS Introduction Bulletproof Summit is launched The learning and implementation of new skills Methods of deployment within each office Delegating from a position of knowledge Do you want to be important or do you want to be successful Strategy versus Operations Letting go of control creates opportunity for others ...

The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 330 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora   KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Craig the Dental Whisperer Do your research before hiring a marketing company Ebbs and flows within the business cycle Pre-appointment rate versus Re-appointment rate Production Per Visit Utilization Rate Treatment acceptance percentage Net Growth KPI Tracking Data-driven versus emotional decision-making ...

Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 329 HOST: Dr. Sully Sullivan GUEST: Dr. Craig Spodak TAKEAWAYS The mental and emotional cost of growth to your team Be an observer of your character to build leadership ability The distinction between owning a practice and owning a business Having intentionality and clarity The importance of friends that will challenge you Freedom and economics to create via dentistry   REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind  Bulletproof Summit  Mighty Networks:...

Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 328 HOST: Dr. Craig Spodak GUESTS: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Working in the practice versus on the practice Profit is not a dirty word The concept of leverage and creating leverage through revenue Entrepreneurial profit Coaching, developing, and being accountable for your team’s success Delegation and empowering others Leveraging through other people Entrepreneurial profit, assets, and wealth Formula...

Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 327 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Chandler Wrightenberry KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Macroclimate Lending Capacity Interest rates What is the bank's appetite for dental versus other categories of loans? Regional bank loan Traditional financing Whatever your rate is, it is tax deductible.  Interest Payments Non-Cash assets Rising interest rates affect the valuations of everything Live Oak Bank REFERENCES ...

Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 326 Hosts: Dr. Craig Spodak & Dr. Trey Tippit  Guests: Dr. Simone Ellis    KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Simone and Dr. Trey  Dental Economics Automobile University by Zig Ziglar Dr. Simone’s story Celebration is everything Personal accountability Have it your way, three currencies in life The Flex is freedom Work-life balance and cultivating peace   REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind  Bulletproof Summit  Mighty Networks: Bulletproof...

Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 325 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Trey Tippit KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Arthur Brooks Building the Stage Systems and processes Bulletproof Gospel EBITDA Mitchell Baldridge Individualism is what matters Five things that you have to do to work on your business The Bulletproof Pathway Dentists as CEO's Personality differences Dental business owners have very different lives REFERENCES Dental Cost Seg ...

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast #324  Repost from our sister Pod, Bulletproof Hygiene! Host: Charissa Wood, RDH Guest: Dr. Katie Lee KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Dr. Lee's experience with Surguries Oral Systemic Aspect How do we prevent periodontal disease Heart attacks and strokes are caused by oral infection Pain points in bringing this level of care to fruition What did implementation look like? Understanding the science is the most crucial part Wins by practicing at this...

Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode Number 323 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Mitchell Baldridge KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Cost Segregation applies to dentists Tax Advantage for Dentists Investing with excess cash flow Cost Segregation Study in its simplest form The end goal is to push forward your tax deduction Leasehold improvements Cost segregation and bonus depreciation Specialization is key with a niche service such as dentistry   ...

Bulletproof Dental Practice Episode 322 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guests: Dr. Trey Tippit & Dr. Dwight Peccora   KEY TAKEAWAYS Introduction Trey's Basic Dentistry Model Scalability of simple versus complex dentistry Entertainment and Information disconnect Google Trends Contingency plans Internal marketing at the foundational level Revisiting the patient experience Business reviews The psychology of what matters to people People need human interaction...

The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 321 HOSTS: Dr. Craig Spodak and Dr. Trey Tippit GUEST: Dr. Uche Odiatu KEY TAKEAWAYS Health, wellness, and nutrition Accessible versus Comprehensive Dentistry Body positivity Pre and post covid health Standard of American Healthcare and American Diet 3 Modes of exercise Serotonin Burning Calories Cholesterol Cortisol REFERENCES Bulletproof Mastermind  Bulletproof Summit  Mighty Networks: Bulletproof Dental Practice Dr. Uche Odiatu  

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode #320 HOSTS Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Mitchell Baldridge KEY TAKEAWAYS: Introduction Twitter (X) Accounting Firm / Dental CPA Taxes Business Advice Business Plan Mitchell's Tweets 10 Tax hack for Business owners QBI optimization Donor advice funds  S - Corps Bonus Depreciation Mega backdoor ROTH Give Yourself Tax Credit Fringe Benefits The Augusta Rule PTET - Salt Cap Workarounds Real Planning and Good Advice ERISA, the...