The Savvy Dentist
Episodes
355: Business Secrets with Dr Tyson Franklin
12 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Getting out of bed each morning and taking your best self to work doesn’t happen by accident. Rather than trying to dig deep and find motivation, i...
354: From 0 to 4600 franchisees with Jim Penman
05 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
David "Jim" Penman is an Australian businessman and historian in the field of biohistory. He is the owner of Jim's Group which has nearly 5000 servic...
353: Mental Health in a Post Pandemic World
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a new challenge facing employers – and this one is more insidious. As a result of the whirlwind events of the past few years, employer...
352: Be the leader you always wanted to be
22 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running a practice is more than great dentistry. Today you need to lead and manage and know the difference between the two. Get this piece of the puzz...
351: The Heart of a Champion
15 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paralympian Ellie Cole is like no one you’ve ever met before. After losing her right leg to cancer at age 3, at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympics, she bec...
350: Ethical case presentation
08 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Elliot Epstein is recognised both in Australia and globally as a renowned sales expert having coached over 7000 people to sell, present and negotiate...
349: Be a Go Giver
01 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
For over 30 years Bob Burg has been successfully showing entrepreneurs, leaders, and sales professionals how to communicate their value and accelerat...
348: Getting stock management under control
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Starting his journey at 12 years old, you would have found Luca in one of his dad's five practices, helping make dentures for extra pocket money. He ...
347: Smart Marketing
15 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Paul Mackiewicz is an Army Veteran and experienced marketing professional. He opened his digital marketing agency to provide professional service bus...
346: Oral health versus Systemic health
08 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chuck Reinerston Book The Power of a Really Great Smile: What's Your Smile Costing You in Opportunities, Relationships, Health and Money Website - ht...
345: Ari Galper - Trust-Based Selling
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ari Galper Sales Trainer and sales coach - World's #1 Authority on Trust-Based Selling Website LinkedIn Twitter facebook Li...
344: Marketing Your Practice
26 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Do you currently have a practice, starting a new one or buying an existing one? Whichever boat you’re on, you’ll want to listen to this marketing ...
343: Summer Series: Self-Managing Team
18 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
No man is an island, and so is any business. In episode 4 of our Summer Series, we’re going to talk about how you can build a self-managing team, de...
342: Summer Series: Financial Blueprint
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Running a business isn’t as easy as it seems. More often than not, entrepreneurs end up in disastrous events because they lack the ability to handle...
341: Summer Series: Business Intelligence
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the second episode of the Summer, learn how you can stand out, scale up, deal with failures and become a successful Dentalpreneur. It’s not enoug...
340: Summer Series: Smart Marketing
02 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s Summer Series episode, let me take you back to some of the best interviews we’ve had about smart marketing. Marketing plays a major par...
339: The Intersection of Technology and Dentistry
14 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The powerful combination of dentistry and technology can do so many wonders for dental practice owners and their patients. In this episode, we talk to...
338: Never Lose a Patient Again with Joey Coleman
07 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Joey Coleman, author of Never Lose a Customer Again, will let you in on the secret of how to gain happy and loyal clients for your business - an...
337: Building a Great Team
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Every practice owner has a goal of building and leading a dream team that will help us turn our vision into reality. But what does it really take to h...
336: Creating a Winning Team Culture
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Business success is a result of many critical factors, one of which is having a winning team culture. In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcas...
335: Dealing with Adversity
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Adversity is something that all of us go through in our personal and professional lives. It is so important for us to find a way to deal with it in th...
334: How Technology and Consumer Trends are Changing the Future of Dentistry with Padma Gadiyar
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How does technology change the way we practice dentistry? Today’s episode sparked my creativity as Dr Padma Gadiyar, founder of tech company Smilo.a...
333: Courageous Leadership for Practice Owners with Katherine Eitel Belt
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you empower your team and give them the ability to have courageous conversations with you and each other? In this episode of the Savvy Dentist ...
332: Get More Patients with Marketing Automation
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever lost patients and leads in your practice because you were not able to nurture them, follow up with them, and retain their loyalty? This ...
331: Fast Business Growth with Pete Williams
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Want to know the secret to having fast business growth? In this episode, Pete Williams, the best-selling author of the book Cadence: A Tale of Fast Bu...
330: Harnessing Creativity to Grow your Practice with Marc Silber
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you harness creativity in your practice or business so that you and your team can function and perform better? In this episode, I’ve invited ...
329: Take a Big Leap for Big Results with Dr Gay Hendricks
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to discover your genius, unlock your true potential, and have a constant flow of positive energy running inside you? In this epis...
328: From Fighter Pilot to Business Advisor to Dentists with Morgan Hamon
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Morgan Hamon to talk about becoming a fighter pilot and applying the skills and lessons h...
327: Win the Day, Every Day with James Whittaker
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I am sure you’ve had one of those days where you felt really busy but realized you weren’t as productive as you thought you were. Well, you’re i...
326: Scientific Hiring Process with Mike Neal
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Building a great team is a key skill that will allow you to take your practice to the next level. But it’s never really taught in university. So how...
325: 7 Tips to Hire Great Staff in ANY Market
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this short episode, I want to share my top tips and thoughts to help you attract and hire the best team members for your practice. Great team membe...
324: Using Ice Cream to build an A Team with Kiera Dent
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The value of having a great team is undeniably important and appreciated by both practice owners and team members alike. With that being said, having ...
323: How to Have Conversations that Get Results with Chris Fenning
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having great conversations sounds like it should come naturally, but that isn't always the case. Effective communication is learned and can deliver gr...
322: Essential Mindset Practices to Grow and Scale your Practice with Julia Pimsleur
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The growth of a business is directly correlated to the growth of its leaders. An important part of this is having a mindset that will drive business g...
321: 7 Military Lessons to Supercharge your Practice
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green reflects on the lessons he has learned from his experience in joining the Navy. ...
320: Levelling Up your Leadership with Martin Moore
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Martin Moore to talk about leadership from a very practical point of view. Leadership tha...
319: Customer Service Lessons from the Mouse with Dennis Snow
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do we make our patients leave our practice with a great story to tell about us? Stories that get us more patients through word-of-mouth referrals,...
318: Get More Patients with your Marketing
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All of us want to bring in new clients and nurture current ones so that we can have a thriving and successful business. We can only do this if we have...
317: Ali Cudby on Perfecting your Patient Journey
13 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Turning customers into long-term and loyal patients are the keys to sustainable growth in your practice. We all know that customer experience plays a ...
316: Connected Leadership in a Changing World with Mike Cameron
06 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
For a business to grow, its leaders must first grow. But today, we are going to talk about leadership of a particular kind. So I’ve invited Mike Cam...
315: Does Your Practice Meet the Standard?
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What are ISO standards and why do you need it in your business? Some people don’t know the concept of international standards or ISO and this is wha...
314: Enjoy the Ride with Steve Gilliland
21 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we talk about leadership, growth, productivity, kindness and just good vibes with Steve Gilliland. Steve is a member of the Speaker H...
313: Emotional Intelligence for Practice Owners with Christopher Connors
15 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Emotional intelligence is a phrase we commonly use but do we really understand it enough to apply and get the most out of it on ourselves and others? ...
312: It starts with you with Sally Foley-Lewis
08 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Developing and growing your leadership capabilities is such an important topic we need to discuss. Today, we are looking at it through the lens of run...
311: Do You Have a Toxic Workplace?
01 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
One necessary topic that we need to discuss today is on toxic workplaces. My guest, Peter Economy, is the leadership guy at Inc.com, a Wall Street Jou...
310: Building a Valuable Practice
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we are going to explore the art of selling your business. I am joined by the entrepreneur’s entreprene...
309: The 12 Week Year
18 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Get more done in 12 weeks than others do in 12 months. This is what Brian Moran will share with us on the podcast today. Brian is the CEO and Founder ...
308: Dr Anikó Ball on Wellbeing and Career Longevity
11 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As dental business owners we need to take care of our patients as well as our team that we often neglect to take care of ourselves. In this episode, I...
307: Maximum Productivity, Minimum Stress with David Allen
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s possible to become more productive with less stress. Get things done with David Allen, the world’s leading thinker when it comes to productiv...
306: Culture is Everything
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Culture plays a major role in having a high-performance, self managing team to help you grow and scale your business. In this episode I’ve invited a...
305: Infection Control Essentials with Sue Sandles
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Compliance around infection control is such an important topic for dentists and practice owners. In this episode, we have Sue Sandles of Practice Base...
304: The Thriving Mind with Dr Jenny Brockis
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As business owners, we need to be the best version of ourselves to lead our team and take care of our clients. But to do that, we must first be able t...
303: Developing a Millionaire Mindset
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
How do you change your mindset and habits around money to create wealth and get out of the rat race? In this episode, I’ve invited Michael Yardney -...
302: How Spies Think
30 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It is possible to effectively make decisions even if you have incomplete or contradictory advice. This is what Sir David Omand GCB and I talk about in...
301: Bezos' Lessons for Growing a Business
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
What strategies did Jeff Bezos use to scale Amazon to where it is today? Jeff has shared all his strategies, executions, and lessons willingly in lett...
300: The Fastest Way to Practice Success
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It’s so nostalgic that I’m now looking back and reflecting on 300 conversations we’ve had over the last 5 years in the Savvy Dentist Podcast. We...
299: From refugee to Celebrity Dentist with Dr Rhonda Kalasho
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Nothing spells complete and utter drive and determination more than Rhonda Kalasho. Rhonda is a celebrity dentist based in Hollywood. She moved from B...
298: Make Your Meetings Count
02 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever attended a meeting and didn’t know what it was about or why you’re even attending it? Well, my guest today, Mamie Kanfer Stewart is ...
297: How to Use Magnetic Stories to Grow Your Practice
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stories that connect with and touch your audience are the ones that are most remembered. This is why brand storytelling should be a part of any busine...
296: Avoiding the Advice Trap
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Create teams that are self-sufficient, autonomous and who perform at their highest level with Michael Bungay Stanier’s advice and tips. Michael is b...
295: Playing to Win
11 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
There are many parallels to be found between sporting and business ownership. In this week's Bite-Size episode, we reflect on the lessons of a sportin...
294: Business Lessons from Sporting Legends with Craig Johns
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Learn the steps you need to take to become an elite performer in your field. Craig Johns, a high performance leadership expert, coach and speaker shar...
293: How to Be a Good Boss
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Having a great team in place can make all the difference in your practice - and it's equally as important to be a good boss in order to empower your t...
292: Creating a Self Managing Company
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Do you want a company and a team that self-manages? My guest today is someone who is intimately familiar with that. Shannon Waller is an Entrepreneuri...
291: The Assets You Need to Protect in Your Practice
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that almost every problem in your practice can be traced back to a deficiency or mismanagement of your assets? Whether it's time, cash fl...
290: Rebroadcast: Lessons from Dentistry’s Most Successful Entrepreneur
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This week I have chosen to rebroadcast my interview with industry high achiever, Dr David Penn. As we venture into 2021 dentists will be presented wi...
289: Creating a Patient Experience - Preparation, Arrival, and Welcome
21 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know how powerful first impressions can be - and that rings especially true when it comes to creating an incredible patient experience. From t...
288: Practice Success Series Part 3
19 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is part 3 of our Practice Success Series which is aimed to help you set up 2021 to be your best year ever. In this episode, we discuss how we man...
288: Practice Success Series Part 2
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We’re picking up our Practice Success Series today. The second part of the series we’ll discuss who you need to be in order to achieve your goals....
286: Practice Success Series Part 1
12 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We all know that 2020 was a year for the history books. That’s why we’re starting our 3-Part Practice Success Series today to help you move forwar...
285: The Art of the Fireside Chat
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Any dentist that's struggled with case acceptance and completion - you're going to want to listen to this. The patient-clinician relationship is impo...
284: Successful Property Investing
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wealth creation is a topic that is near and dear to many people’s hearts. This is why I’ve invited Sally Roche of the Mindset Moneybox to discuss ...
282: REPUBLISH: Scaling Series - Go Slow to Grow Fast
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I am thrilled to bring to you Brent Tilson, author, entrepreneur, industry leader and civic advocate to talk mor...
281: Lessons I've Learned
22 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What a year 2020 has been. This year was a roller coaster ride that has tested a lot of people financially, emotionally, and physically. In this episo...
280: The ABC's of Trust and Loyalty
17 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to building and maintaining patient relationships, there are a few "do's and dont's" that every practice owner should know. Let's go bac...
279: Understanding Emotional Intelligence to Be A Better Leader
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Ronan Lutman joins us to talk about emotional intelligence. This is a topic that’s so relevant at...
278: Why the Best are the Best
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What does it take to be truly successful in life? Elite athletes, entrepreneurs, visionaries, and industry leaders - how do they win against all odds?...
277: Getting Off the Tools
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Andy and Angela Smith of Dr. Drip Plumbing and Lifestyle Tradie, a coaching business...
276: Why Retention is Your #1 Profit Leak
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that attracting new patients cost SIX TIMES as much as retaining existing patients? All too often, practises are focused on marketing and...
275: REPUBLISH: Design Your Practice To Run Itself with Mike Michalowicz
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I’m speaking to Mike Michalowicz, author of many books including Profit First about how to design a business that runs itself. ...
274: Optimising Your Practice Phone Experience
26 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Often, the telephone is the first touchpoint patients or prospective patients have with the practice. Answering the practice phone might seem like a m...
273: Lessons on Growth From 1 to Over 100 Practices
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, a remarkable businessman is joining us to talk about working as a clinical physio to becoming a CEO...
272: Clarity + Consistency = Results
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This truly is the formula for sustainable and reliable success in business - and really in any area of life. It's all too easy to get distracted by sh...
271: Why Pay Per Show Marketing Will Revolutionise Dentistry
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we’re going to look at an interesting and different way of digital marketing. I’ve invited Will...
270: The Challenges in Creating a Positive Practice Culture
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As a practice owner and team leader, we want to foster a welcoming, productive, and friendly environment - for both the patients and ourselves! But in...
269: How to Focus on Tasks that Deliver Results
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited Million Dollar Host author, Julie George. Julie runs an incredible property manageme...
268: How Analyse and Mitigate Risk in Your Practice
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Smart and savvy practice owners know the importance of analysing and mitigating risk. We'd love for life to always be smooth sailing, but the reality ...
267: Embedding a Customer Service Culture
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Great customer service is such a crucial part of retaining customers in business. It is about creating a culture where people are present, engaged and...
266: Commoditisation in Dentistry
29 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The commoditisation of the healthcare industry has been a hot topic in recent years, and there are a lot of differing opinions and perspectives on the...
265: Using Creative Thinking to Grow Your Practice with Sally Arnold
27 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, we have an engaging conversation with Sally Arnold of Creating Encores. Sally started her professio...
264: Smooth, Seamless, and Stress-free Patient Transfer
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to facilitate a smooth, seamless, and stress-free patient handover, there are a few things to keep in mind. You need to be able to pass th...
263: Living an Inspired Life
20 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today’s episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I’ve invited none other than Dr. John Demartini for a very interesting conversation on human beha...
262: The Key to Holding Efficient and Effective Meetings
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the feeling of being in a never-ending meeting, one that goes on forever without really accomplishing anything. But when done right, meeti...
261: Systems that Actually Work
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
David Jenyns, entrepreneur and author, joins us for a very interesting conversation on the Savvy Dentist podcast. He’s best known for his business a...
260: Five Steps to Handling Patient Complaints
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
We all deal with patient complaints at some stage in our careers. While they're not necessarily fun, they are a hidden opportunity to improve aspects ...
259: Know Yourself, Know Your Business
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Really, really interesting episode with Jim Bostock on the Savvy Dentist Podcast today! Jim is a former elite mixed martial artist and a physiotherapi...
258: Your Simple and Effective Case Presentation Framework
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jesse Green shares the case presentation framework that can be used by clinicians and front desk staff alike, in order to answer patient's questio...
257: The Magic of Thinking Big
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this super fun episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, I invited my good friend Geoff Hall. Geoff is the founder of Ortho Ed, an Orthodontic Educatio...
256: The Five Lenses of Culture Creation
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of the cornerstones of a successful dental practice - or any business for that matter - is a culture feels welcoming to team members and patients ...
255: What Professional Podcasting Can Teach Dentists About Communication
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Savvy Dentist podcast, I have a very interesting conversation with Eric Hunley of the Unstructured podcast. Eric is a long time...