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Dear Sharyn, I run a three-dentist practice in a rural,
It is spring and, of course, many dentists thoughts turn to retirement. While this may not sound as fun as dancing through the tulips, my guest columnist is a Certified Financial Planner CFP® who finds this topic exhilarating. And as you will see, he is also giddy, knowledgeable, thoughtful and inquisitive.
You may think your beliefs and attitudes don’t affect your hiring decisions. You may think that given the dearth of good employees, who you end up hiring has more to do with luck and availability then your own mindset. But if you believe this, you will be dead wrong. In this article we will explore what it means to have a growth mindset versus a fixed mindset and why this matters when you embark on the hiring process.
If you are considering purchasing or selling your practice, utilizing an Escrow company will be an extremely smart decision Here are the benefits of working with an escrow firm and what you will need to consider.
I recently spoke with a CPA/CFP who has worked with dentists throughout the country hone their financial vision for 20+ years. I asked him to share some insight as to what dentists should be focusing on as they put a capstone on 2021 and game plan for 2022. Below is what he shared:
In this tight job market, discerning dental candidates want excellent compensation as well as a great working environment. Ideally, you want to attract candidates who value personal and professional growth. This article describes what you can you do to create this kind of culture so that that these candidates are eager to work with you.
How would you describe your role with patients? Do you see yourself as the white knight hero swooping in to rescue them from gum disease or as a sage guide offering advice on how to have a healthier mouth? In this article, we will explore who should be the “hero” in your practice and how this perspective could change your approach to presenting treatment options.
Why do some dental office teams thrive while others struggle? What do the dentists at successful practices have in common? And most importantly, can their skills and attitudes be taught and replicated at less successful practices?
Money solves a lot of problems, right? But more money via a bonus system may not be the answer to motivate your team. What will?
View your current payroll costs at a glance and forecast the impact of potential raises. You will be able to see any compensation inequities, compare payroll costs to your production and calculate the costs of proposed raises against your production goals.
“As an Office Manager, I’ve seen a great difference in my practice since starting with Sharyn. Three years ago our staff was in turmoil with a lot of infighting and gossip and some jealousy directed towards me.
I had given up because everything I did was judged. Now I have learned to have more one-to-one communication and by being more vulnerable with individuals I found my leadership voice. As a team, we’re all focused on the same goals.
Last year, in August we produced $88,000. This year we’re on track to produce $111,000 this month. I know it’s because we learned how to follow through with patients and communicate our expectations while building our systems.
Sharyn has gotten us out of our comfort zone and inspired us to dream bigger and it works.”
