Dr. Spodak Talks with Dr. David Phelps on The Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast

Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 43

Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak

Reposted from: The Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast w/Dr. David Phelps

Key Takeaways:

  • 6:12 – Where Craig found the inspiration to do something different.
  • 13:29 – How to get serious about looking at your practice as a business.
  • 16:30 – What makes a good leader.
  • 20:15 – The difference between achievement and fulfillment (and why it’s important not to confuse the two).
  • 25:45 – Why ROI isn’t the best dictator of good choices.
  • 28:46 – Ways to make your practice thrive even if you’re not in an affluent area.
  • 30:30 – How to out-serve, out-perform, and out-deliver the competition.
  • 32:15 – What patients really want.
  • 33:38 – Craig’s advice for young dentists to make those first few years really count.

 

References

GOTT Summit

All Star Smiles

 

Tweetables

“There’s room in dentistry to express yourself no matter what you want to do.” – Dr. Craig Spodak

“We’re all just buying time, so live the life you want to live; don’t worry about the ROI.” – Dr. Craig Spodak

“People are willing to pay a premium if you’re willing to give them premium value.” – Dr. Craig Spodak

“Learning what NOT to do is just as valuable as learning what to do.” – Dr. Craig Spodak

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