Feeling like you're herding cats instead of leading a team? Managing a dental practice is challenging enough without the added stress of dealing with difficult employees, personality clashes, and performance issues. But what if there was a way to transform your team from a source of frustration into a powerful engine for growth?

In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn pull back the curtain on the art of dental team management. They share their hard-won wisdom and practical strategies for:

• Taming the "Wild": Learn how to effectively manage different personality types, address conflict, and create a harmonious work environment.
• Building a Culture of Ownership: Discover how to inspire your team to take responsibility, go the extra mile, and feel invested in the success of the practice.
• Driving Results: Uncover the secrets to setting clear expectations, motivating your team to achieve goals, and celebrating accomplishments.
• Creating a Fun and Engaging Workplace: Find out how to foster a positive atmosphere where your team enjoys coming to work and feels valued.

This episode is packed with actionable advice, real-world examples, and insightful tips that you can implement immediately to improve your team dynamics and boost your practice's productivity.

Plus, hear about the latest innovations in clear aligner therapy from our sponsor, Candid Pro, and get a special discount just for our listeners! Don't miss this opportunity to transform your dental team and create a thriving practice.

KEY TOPICS DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE
0:00 Episode Intro
6:04 Biggest Challenge Managing a Team
11:53 How Do You Get Your Team Onboard
18:25 Why Are 'Systems' So Important
22:19 How To Create a Practice 'Culture'
28:27 Where Do You Even Start?

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Are dental consultants worth it? 🤔 This episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn explore the first person perspective of dental consulting, helping docs see key factors the benefits and also the challenges that come with working with a consultant!

We explore:
The REAL value of a consultant:
Do they actually bring expertise and fresh perspectives or cookie cutter approach that can be found on podcasts, facebook groups, and online programs?

The cost factor:
Are consultants worth the investment or are they overpaid and underdeliver?

When to hire (and when NOT hire) a consultant:
Make the right decision for your practice. Make the right move when the time is right. We talk about when you shouldn't hire a consultant.

Plus, we discuss consulting from a consultants perspective and give our firsthand insights into how we approach the process of consulting.

➡️ Watch now to discover the potential of working with consultants in your dental practice! ⬅️
0:00 Intro - Sponsored by CandidPro
4:43 The Value In Hiring a Dental Consultant
8:41 Reasons for Hiring a Dental Consultant
13:10 Why NOT to Hire a Dental Consultant
16:28 What Working w/ a Consultant Looks Like
19:46 Getting Your Team Onboard with Consulting
27:26 The Real Reason Consulting Works

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Learn more about Next Level Consultants, Michael and Paula's Dental Consulting Group. They offer valuable services to doctors who are looing for support in a variety of ways. https://www.nxlevelconsultants.com

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Ever wondered what day one of owning a dental practice really looks like?
In this candid episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn reveal what often gets overlooked in the excitement of becoming a practice owner and realities of transitioning into practice ownership.

Paula, draws from her experience as a new owners, and together they reveal the crucial "Things You Just Don't Know You Don't Know" that can make or break your initial days. They tackle the overwhelming feeling of taking over a practice post close and the importance of strategic scheduling, and the often-necessary art of navigating communication with sellers and brokers.

Key takeaways from this episode:

• The Shock of Day One: What to expect when you finally get the keys and the reality of being a practice owner sets in.
• Scheduling Strategies: Why Paula recommends a light schedule (or even blocked-out time) for the first few days, and how to manage hygiene versus restorative appointments.
• Communicating with Sellers and Brokers: How to tactfully handle scheduling requests and manage expectations during the transition.
• The Importance of Administrative Time: Why prioritizing administrative tasks over patient care in the initial days can be beneficial.
• Real-World Insights: Paula shares her personal experiences and advice from working with numerous dental practice owners.

0:00 Intro
3:00 Day One of Ownership!
9:18 Making Changes in Acquisition?
13:06 Team Member Expectations
19:44 Getting to Know The Patients
27:57 Transitioning Clinically w/ Team & Patients
32:59 Just Relax, Breathe, & Go Slow
35:35 Ownership is Not Just Doing Dentistry

Catch up with Michael & Paula by contacting them and visiting their website http://www.nxlevelconsultants.com