The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast Dr. Paul Etchison

What happens when you decide to take your dental practice out of network with major insurance providers like Delta? We'll take you through our unique journey and the strategic moves we made to ensure a smooth transition. From navigating patient retention to leveraging insurance participation for growth, we share the real-world impacts and successes we experienced. Learn how to maintain profitability while still working with PPOs, and understand the critical timing for dropping certain insuran...

Unlock the hidden potential of your dental practice with insights from Dr. Justin Bhullar and Dr. Etch! Ever wondered if you're maximizing patient acquisition, profit, and productivity? Join us as Justin meticulously breaks down his robust auditing framework, revealing how key metrics like marketing spend, new patient flow, and treatment conversion rates can transform your practice. We'll share actionable tips on setting realistic targets and measuring these metrics, aiming to revolutionize y...

Ever wondered how hiring an associate dentist can revolutionize your practice? Join us on this compelling episode of Dental Practice Heroes as we sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, a multi-practice owner and the visionary behind Dental Nachos. From his seven-year journey in dental school to his transformative experience at Albert Einstein, Dr. Goodman opens up about the milestones that shaped his career. Alongside our co-host Steve Markowitz, we dive into the personal and professional benefits o...

Discover the secrets to running a thriving dental practice with effective team meetings as Dr. Paul Etchison, Dr. Stephen Markowitz, and Dr. Henry Ernst reveal their strategies for maintaining a cohesive and high-performing team. Tune in and learn about the power of consistent meeting cadences, the transition from morning huddles to structured weekly L10 meetings, and the creation of pod meetings to address both patient-specific details and broader office themes. This episode promises to equi...

Could believing you can control every outcome in your life and business do more harm than good? Join me, Dr. Paul Etchison, as I share a deeply personal story about my daughter's struggle with anxiety in competitive cheerleading and how it mirrors the challenges of managing a dental practice. We'll explore the concept of extreme ownership and its impact on both personal and professional realms, delving into self-doubt, mental blocks, and anxiety's effect on performance. Learn how addressing t...

Ready to transform your dental practice from good to great? Join us as we unlock the secrets to propelling your practice to a staggering $1 million and beyond. With expert insights from renowned dental business mentor Dr. Justin Bhullar, we'll guide you through the essential steps to achieve this substantial growth. Learn why the right location with in-migration is crucial, how to master both internal and external marketing, and the pivotal role your front office staff plays in this journey.&...