The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger Dr. Glenn Krieger
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What does it mean to become an Orthopreneur? Hi there! My name is Dr. Glenn Krieger and I believe that in today’s competitive world, the orthodontic and dental communities should be collaborative. And I've created Orthopreneurs so that we can move towards that goal together. Orthodontists are smart people. You’ve accomplished a lot to get where you are, but chances are you never got a formal education in how to run the most effective and lowest stress practice possible. Don’t sweat it! Because we’ve got your back... Being an Orthopreneur means that you’re a part of a community. A community that brings peers together to become the best clinicians and the best business owners they can be. Becoming an Orthopreneurs means you never ever need to practice alone. Join the FREE Facebook group by simply applying:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
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Save Big on Your Practice’s Supplies Without Changing a Thing w/ Darren Morris
A big part of practice success is keeping costs and expenses under control. If you don’t, they can eat into your margins and eventually hurt your bottom line.In today’s episode, I am joined by Darren Morris, a cost-saving expert from Schooley Mitchell. They help businesses find significant savings from their existing vendor relationships.We are not talking about just a few dollars here and there; we are looking at enough money to pay for vacation.Most importantly, these savings on essential s...
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How a Mindset Shift Can Accelerate Your Professional Success
Many orthodontists struggle to justify the cost of professional development opportunities. Some view it as an expense rather than an investment. They will balk at the associated cost of professional development opportunities.This spending mentality leads to missed opportunities for growth and stagnation in the long run.A more successful approach is adopting an investment mindset. The cost of professional development is an investment in your most valuable asset, that is, yourself and your prac...
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Top Orthodontic Freebies Your Patients Will Love
Orthodontic swag has traditionally consisted of generic toothbrushes or lip balm, the predictable pen, and the flimsy tote bag. These are all useful items, but they lack the "wow" factor.Our patients expect more. They crave that jaw-dropping experience more than the products themselves.That's where themed swag boxes come in, offering a unique opportunity for orthodontists to level up their patient experience and build lasting brand loyalty.In this episode, Randy Pulitzer from Swag Headquarter...
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How the Wealthy Think About Money
Building a successful orthodontic practice takes dedication, expertise, and yes, financial savvy. But at the end of the day, we are all looking for true financial freedom.The key to wealth creation is understanding the time value of money. The sooner you invest, the more time your money has to grow.Even small amounts invested early on can snowball into significant wealth over time.The OSO model gives you access to significant earning potential upfront that you wouldn't have as a solo practiti...
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Expert Advice on How to Protect Your Orthodontic Practice from Cyber Threats
Imagine walking into your office and feeling a chill run down your spine, realizing that your computer systems have been held hostage by ransomware. Or imagine looking a patient in the eye and telling them their personal information might be floating around on the dark web. If you haven't experienced these nightmares yet, consider yourself lucky, but don't get too comfortable.Cybercrime is a growing threat, and orthodontic practices are not immune to it. In fact, small and medium-sized busine...
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The Silent Truth: What Your Dental Team Isn't Telling You
As orthodontic practice owners, we understand the importance of a positive and productive work environment. However, we often overlook the hidden burdens our team members may be carrying, which can hinder their performance and job satisfaction.During the recent AAO meeting, I had the pleasure of interacting with various dental team members about their experiences with remote monitoring.One common issue was that they were overwhelmed.This is something they will never tell you as the owner, but...