The-8 Figure Dentist

Zhanna Konovalenko, MDDr, DDS, MS, QME
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Welcome to The 8-Figure Dentist—the behind-the-scenes show for women in dentistry who are done following a model built for men. I’m your host, Dr. Zhanna Konovalenko—orthodontist, 8-figure practice mentor, and strategist for elite, female-led practices. This podcast is where high-achieving women come to rethink everything they were taught about success. Inside each episode, I’ll show you what it really takes to: → Run a premium practice that pays you like a CEO → Drop the insurance trap (without panic or people-pleasing) → Lead consults, teams, and time with elegant authority → Work 2 days a week and still scale beyond 7 figures → And build the kind of power no one can take from you You didn’t become a dentist to survive dentistry. You’re here to own it—on your terms. Hit play. This is where your next level begins. 🔥 Want to go deeper? 👉 Join here: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 Book a consult: https://powersession.as.me/strategycall

  1. Episode #94: When being the best isn't enough anymore.

    4d ago

    Episode #94: When being the best isn't enough anymore.

    Stop explaining procedures. Start understanding people. If your same-day discounts aren't working. You're seeing a dip in new patients and marketing feels harder than ever- here's the uncomfortable truth I want you to know: Customer behavior has changed, but you haven't (yet). In the world where AI is starting to dominate, you need to have 2 things to stay in the game. I discuss both on this week's episode. What You'll Learn: ✔️ Why your "white coat entitlement" is killing your conversions ✔️ The exact framework for differentiating yourself WITHOUT trashing competitors ✔️ Why patients don't care about your lengthy explanations (and what they actually want) ✔️ The one question that uncovers why patients REALLY showed up ✔️ How to make money talk in your consults become a formality, not an objection 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    13 min
  2. Episode #93: How to Convert Your Most Difficult Consults

    Jun 30

    Episode #93: How to Convert Your Most Difficult Consults

    Ever had a patient grill you for 20 minutes making you sweat while other chairs are waiting... only to have them pull out their credit card and pay $8,400 in full? In this episode, I'm breaking down the psychology behind "PITA patients" (those challenging, question-asking, seemingly impossible-to-close patients) and sharing the exact framework that helps me maintain a 90%+ close rate - even with the interrogators. What You'll Learn: ✔️ The 2 critical mistakes that make doctors lose the consult with challenging patients ✔️ How to use specific probabilities (not promises) to eliminate patient fear ✔️ The exact statistics and numbers you should memorize for common objections Key Takeaways: The Psychology Truth: Difficult patients aren't being jerks - they're scared humans trying to make expensive decisions about things they don't understand. The more questions they ask, the more afraid they are. 🚀 Action Items: Memorize 3 key statistics for your most common procedures Practice acknowledging patient concerns without getting defensive Replace "every case is different" with specific probability ranges This episode is perfect for: Women dentists, practice owners, and treatment coordinators who want to improve their case acceptance rates and feel confident handling challenging patient conversations. 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    20 min
  3. Episode #92: Bring New Patients Through Instagram and Facebook Stories

    Jun 25

    Episode #92: Bring New Patients Through Instagram and Facebook Stories

    Today, I break down how Instagram and Facebook Stories can help you bring in new patients organically by building the three things every patient needs before they book: know, like, and trust. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why Stories are such a powerful tool for building know, like, and trust ✔️ How often to post Stories and how many to post each day ✔️ What kind of content works best in Stories ✔️ How to use Stories to drive consult bookings with links ✔️ What to do after someone engages with your Story so you can start a conversation in DMs The goal is not just visibility. The goal is starting conversations that lead to consults 👌 Action step: Download the worksheet and create your Story plan for the week: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/ade23abaee 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult:👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    15 min
  4. Episode #91: What to Do If You Have an Unsupportive Husband

    Jun 17

    Episode #91: What to Do If You Have an Unsupportive Husband

    If your spouse is not as supportive of your practice as you wish he were, this episode is for you. Dr. Zhanna talks about why this hurts so much, what expectations may be underneath that pain, and how to stop letting his reactions shape your emotional experience of owning a practice. In this episode, you’ll learn: What a “manual” is and how it shapes your expectations How to separate boundaries from emotional rulebooks Why reconnecting to your deeper “why” matters How to give yourself more credit for what you are building Action step: Download the worksheet and work through your manual: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/4eddf189ea 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult:👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    17 min
  5. Episode #90: How to Erase a One-Star Yelp Review

    Jun 10

    Episode #90: How to Erase a One-Star Yelp Review

    If you have ever felt crushed by a one-star Yelp review, I feel you. In this episode, I talk about how painful and personal it can feel when you work so hard, care so deeply, and still get hit with a rude or unfair review. But instead of obsessing over removal, I discovered a faster strategy- and I'm sharing it with you on the episode. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Why a less-than-perfect Yelp rating does not make your practice less valuable ✔️ Why trying to remove a bad review is not always the fastest path ✔️ How to launch a 1- to 2-week Yelp review campaign with your team Action step: Download this worksheet and create your Yelp review campaign today: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/a1d5b1acc1 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    13 min
  6. Episode 89: Stop Running Behind Because of Chatty Patients

    Jun 2

    Episode 89: Stop Running Behind Because of Chatty Patients

    You know that patient who starts telling you about her cousin’s divorce while your assistant is silently panicking because you’re already 40 minutes behind, your 3 PM bonding patient is waiting, daycare pickup is in two hours, and you still haven’t eaten lunch? This episode is for you. Dr. Zhanna breaks down the exact phrase she uses to redirect chatty patients without sounding cold, rude, or dismissive. Because being “nice” should not cost you your schedule, your energy, or your sanity. Inside this episode, you’ll learn: • how to redirect conversations confidently without guilt • the exact wording that instantly creates more authority • why “What we’re going to do is…” works better than weak permission-based language • how to protect your time while still making patients feel cared for Download the worksheet, practice the phrase out loud, and start protecting your schedule immediately: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/c7d2111d69 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult:👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    9 min
  7. Episode #88: 3 Ways to Run a Well-oiled Machine

    May 25

    Episode #88: 3 Ways to Run a Well-oiled Machine

    If your practice feels busy but not smooth, this episode is for you. Dr. Zhanna breaks down three practical areas to review if your office has schedule holes, frequent delays, or a constant feeling that things should be running better than they are. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ Where do inefficiencies start before they snowball ✔️ Why uneven assistant workload slows down the whole practice ✔️ Why doctor time matters more than just procedure time Key takeaways: The answer is not always hiring more people. It's mastering what you already have. Action step: Download the worksheet and audit your practice's flow. That will show you where your biggest efficiency gaps are: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/62c57de914 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult:👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    18 min
  8. Episode #87: The Mental Load of Owning a Practice (and a surprising way to lower it)

    May 20

    Episode #87: The Mental Load of Owning a Practice (and a surprising way to lower it)

    If you constantly feel mentally exhausted after work — even after sleeping, resting, or taking time off — this episode is for you. Dr. Zhanna breaks down the two different types of exhaustion dentists and orthodontists experience: physical exhaustion and mental load. She explains why so many practice owners feel chronically heavy, overwhelmed, and burned out, and why the solution is not always changing your schedule, staff, or circumstances. Inside this episode, she teaches how your thoughts shape your experience of practice ownership and how shifting your focus can dramatically reduce the emotional heaviness of running a business. In this episode, you’ll learn: ✔️ The difference between physical exhaustion and mental exhaustion ✔️ Why sleep alone does not fix mental burnout ✔️ Why two doctors can experience the exact same schedule completely differently ✔️ How to decrease your mental load without changing your entire practice 📚 ADDITIONAL RESOURCES: Book your free consult:👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 Email me: 📩 zhanna@zhannakonovalenko.com The 8-Figure Practice Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-8-figure-practice/ The Conversion Queen Training: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-conversion-queen The Secret Podcast: 👉 https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 1:1 Consultation: 👉 https://powersession.as.me/schedule/0116c1b6/appointment/31881535/calendar/6677658?appointmentTypeIds[]=31881535 The Art of the Yes: 👉 https://nostressdds.thrivecart.com/the-art-of-the-yes/

    16 min
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Welcome to The 8-Figure Dentist—the behind-the-scenes show for women in dentistry who are done following a model built for men. I’m your host, Dr. Zhanna Konovalenko—orthodontist, 8-figure practice mentor, and strategist for elite, female-led practices. This podcast is where high-achieving women come to rethink everything they were taught about success. Inside each episode, I’ll show you what it really takes to: → Run a premium practice that pays you like a CEO → Drop the insurance trap (without panic or people-pleasing) → Lead consults, teams, and time with elegant authority → Work 2 days a week and still scale beyond 7 figures → And build the kind of power no one can take from you You didn’t become a dentist to survive dentistry. You’re here to own it—on your terms. Hit play. This is where your next level begins. 🔥 Want to go deeper? 👉 Join here: https://nostressdds2.kit.com/05c03150c3 Book a consult: https://powersession.as.me/strategycall

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  • Creator
    Zhanna Konovalenko, MDDr, DDS, MS, QME
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    93
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Show Website
    The-8 Figure Dentist