The Shared Practices Podcast - Archives – Details, episodes & analysis

Richard and Caitlin tackle one of the biggest challenges dental practices face—retention. They talk about how practices often feel they’re doing well in this area, only to discover a huge gap between perception and reality.

Richard shares a story of a doctor completely overwhelmed by rapid growth, losing patients out the backdoor as quickly as they came in. Caitlin answers with the importance of tracking key metrics, like hygiene and new patient reappointment rates, and how a lack of urgency can sabotage long-term success.

Dr. Richard Low and I talk about evaluating associateship opportunities--the importance of networking, understanding practice dynamics, and making informed decisions based on personal and professional goals.

I also share my own recent experience navigating the job market,. 

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Dr. Scott Smith shares his journey from associate to successful practice owner. Our original episode with Dr. Smith aired February 8, 2012. It was Season 6 episode 26. In this follow-up two-parter, Dr. Smith shares his insights on rural dentistry, maximizing profitability, and balancing work with personal life. Learn about the challenges of staffing, managing multiple practices, and the importance of strategic financial planning. 

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801-529-6121

Matt Ford and Richard Low kick off a special two-parter; they talk about whether they would go to the same dental school, skillfully using debt, and the single moment that will have the most impact on your career.

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Merlin and Andrew continue Merlin's Q&A about all things: mailer. They talk about getting information out of the potential seller, not putting too much pressure on yourself, but that it's all up to you to manage the relationship between you and an off-market-practice seller.

Our own Richard Low and Murray Low talk about having crucial conversations sooner rather than later, expecting positive responses, and making your office a better place to work--for everyone.

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Merlin, Steven, and Andrew talk about distributing your mailer, staying accountable, and not going too crazy too fast when you find a practice. 

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Richard and Caitlin kick off the first Ask the Coaches segment of Coaches Corner. They talk about the resistance from staff when implementing changes, helping staff be happy (even if it means letting them go), and not letting yourself getting jaded throughout the process of acquisition.

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Merlin is literally right in the middle of his own mailer campaign.

He asks Steven and Andrew about our super updated 8-part series (go back to December 2022 for more), the beginning stages of a any mailer campaign, and and the joy of finding the one.

All to help Merlin in his very own pursuit of ownership.

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Richard and Caitlin talk about onboarding a new associate, ordering supplies commensurate to your increased production, dedicating operatories to the new doctor, plus way more!

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