Dental Practice Heroes

Dr. Paul Etchison
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Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume.   We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management. Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the south suburbs of Chicago, we provide actionable advice for practice owners who want to intentionally create more time to enjoy their families, wealth, and deep personal fulfillment.  If you want to build a scalable practice framework that no longer stresses, drains, or relies on you for every little thing, we will teach you how and share stories of other dentists who have done it!

  1. 3 Rules for Making Changes That Actually Stick

    22 HR AGO

    3 Rules for Making Changes That Actually Stick

    Ever feel like no matter what you change in the practice, you’re “wrong”? Push too hard and the team melts down. Stand still and nothing improves. We break the cycle by showing how to make progress without chaos: one focused change at a time, packaged around a clear outcome, supported by micro check-ins, and closed with a real finish line your team can trust. If you’re ready to roll out systems at the right pace and build a team that embraces improvement, subscribe, share this episode with a colleague, and leave a quick review. Want hands-on help and a custom plan? Book a free strategy call at dentalpracticeheroes.com/strategy. Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    17 min
  2. Is Your Practice Financially Naked? Asset Protection for Real-World Dentists with Gary Harker

    2 DAYS AGO

    Is Your Practice Financially Naked? Asset Protection for Real-World Dentists with Gary Harker

    We work hard to build wealth, but are you taking the time to actually protect it? Yes, you have insurance and have established an LLC, but that doesn't mean you're covered. In today’s episode, expert Gary Harker of Legally Mine shares three simple asset protection moves you can make right now to protect your money, lower your risk, and stop bleeding money in taxes. You’ll get ideas for building wealth for your kids and simple ways to get proactive so you can keep more of what you earn! Topics discussed: The truth about lawsuits in dentistryThe biggest misconceptions about insurance and LLCsHow to separate your business and personal assetsThree simple asset protection moves you can do right nowThe importance of trusts and estate plansStrategies to reduce your tax burden and protect your wealthThe surprising reason you shouldn't hire a dental CPAHow to start the process and talk to your CPASET UP A CONSULTATION WITH GARY @ LEGALLY MINE CLICK HERE ------------------------------------------------------------------- This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com  SET UP A CONSULTATION WITH GARY @ LEGALLY MINE CLICK HERE  Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    37 min
  3. Why Your Systems Aren’t Making You Money (And the Fix That Will)

    31/12/2025

    Why Your Systems Aren’t Making You Money (And the Fix That Will)

    Most practices don’t fail for lack of systems—they fail because accountability shows up late, tense, and inconsistent. We unpack a practical way to fix that with the CVI method—curiosity, validation, and invitation—so your team follows through without fear, defensiveness, or drama. You’ll hear why “laminated” SOPs stall, how delayed feedback normalizes noncompliance, and how reframing protocols around patient outcomes and team fairness wins real buy-in. If this resonated, share it with a colleague, subscribe for more practical leadership tools, and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts so others can find the show. Got questions or want support? Book a free strategy call at dentalpracticeheroes.com/strategy. Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    20 min
  4. Dentistry Scheduling 101: The $1,200/Hour Block Schedule Formula

    29/12/2025

    Dentistry Scheduling 101: The $1,200/Hour Block Schedule Formula

    Struggling to hit production goals despite a packed schedule? In this episode, we get into the root issue of why your production is falling short and the mistakes you probably don't know you're making. Learn which appointments are practice killers, when block scheduling doesn't work, and how to design a schedule that can hit $1,200 per hour!​ Topics discussed: Why you’re busy but underproducingHow to implement block schedulingWho shouldn’t use block scheduling and what to do insteadThe bottlenecks in your day that keep production lowHow to train your team to schedule patientsSmall changes that improve the flow of your dayProcedure time benchmarksThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    28 min
  5. The Most Expensive Issues in Your Practice Are the Ones No One Talks About

    22/12/2025

    The Most Expensive Issues in Your Practice Are the Ones No One Talks About

    Ever feel like your checklists are getting longer while your problems get louder? We shine a light on the quiet force that stalls growth in so many dental practices: the truth everyone knows but no one says. Borrowing the concept of “mokita,” we explore how unspoken issues infect culture, erode patient experience, and drain profit—then we show you how to end the silence without blowing up your team. We walk through a simple, repeatable framework for tough conversations: Ask permission, State how you feel, Share the issue clearly, and Seek to understand. You’ll hear how this approach lowers defensiveness, creates psychological safety, and replaces gossip with honest dialogue. From chronically late hygiene schedules to front desk friction, we unpack how to distinguish a process problem from a conversation problem, and why addressing the latter first makes your systems actually work. Real-world examples reveal how a single candid talk can outperform a dozen SOP tweaks. By the end, you’ll have a practical script for tackling your biggest cultural bottlenecks and a weekly challenge to surface one mokita and resolve it. Expect fewer energy leaks, stronger accountability, and a smoother, more profitable practice that runs on trust. Ready to lead with clarity and courage? Listen now, then share the first hard conversation you’ll start today—and subscribe for more tools to build a team-driven practice. Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    14 min
  6. How to Say No to Raises Without Losing Your Team

    17/12/2025

    How to Say No to Raises Without Losing Your Team

    Every time a team member asks for a raise, the pressure is instant — but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, find out how to talk money with your team, set clear expectations, and lead raise conversations without it getting awkward. We explore inflation, bonuses, and systems that give your team a clear path for growth without blowing up your payroll. Listen now to take the stress out of every raise decision! Topics discussed: The trap of throwing money at problemsMistakes owners make when asked for a raiseHenry's dental assistant ladder and pay scaleHow to avoid losing team members when you say “no”How bonuses impact pay decisionsHow to handle the inflation and market pay argumentHow to stay competitive and keep team members happyThis episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com eams Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    28 min
  7. Work Less, Collect More: The Hidden Math of Owner Freedom

    15/12/2025

    Work Less, Collect More: The Hidden Math of Owner Freedom

    If you’ve ever felt like the glue holding your practice together, this conversation will challenge that belief and give you a new playbook for freedom. We unpack a counterintuitive idea—the Void Principle—where you stop filling every gap so your team has to step in, decisions spread, and systems mature. Through the story of Dr. Lance, a high-output dentist who cut his clinical days and raised income yet still feared taking more time off, we show how real autonomy arrives only when the owner steps back on purpose. Ready to trade heroics for a practice that runs without you? Subscribe, share this with a colleague who needs it, and leave a quick five-star review to help more owners find the show. Want personalized help designing your freedom plan? Book a strategy call at dentalpracticeheroes.com/strategy. Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    20 min
  8. Why Your Office Manager Isn’t Growing Your Practice (And How to Change That Fast)

    10/12/2025

    Why Your Office Manager Isn’t Growing Your Practice (And How to Change That Fast)

    Most dental offices don’t have an office manager problem—they have a role definition problem. We promoted the best front desk performer, gave them a title, and then left them buried in tasks with no roadmap for leadership. In this conversation, I share the exact KPI-based bonus system that transforms a “super admin” into a true leader who aligns team behavior with the practice’s goals and delivers measurable growth. Ready to align behavior with results and build a practice that runs without you? Subscribe, share this episode with a fellow practice owner, and leave a review to tell us which KPI you’re prioritizing next. Get Free DPH Trainings,  Download the App and Join our Community!  CLICK HERE Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating leadership teams. Ready to build a practice that works for you? Visit www.DentalPracticeHeroes.com to learn more.

    27 min
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Where dentists learn how to cut clinical days while increasing profits - without sacrificing patient care, cutting corners, or cranking volume.   We teach you how to grow a scalable practice through communication, leadership, and effective management. Hosted by Dr. Paul Etchison, author of two books on dental practice management, dental coach, and owner of a $6M collections group practice in the south suburbs of Chicago, we provide actionable advice for practice owners who want to intentionally create more time to enjoy their families, wealth, and deep personal fulfillment.  If you want to build a scalable practice framework that no longer stresses, drains, or relies on you for every little thing, we will teach you how and share stories of other dentists who have done it!

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  • Creator
    Dr. Paul Etchison
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2026
  • Episodes
    633
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Dental Practice Heroes
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    Dental Practice Heroes

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