Be open to a variety of opportunities. Go to every interview you can. It never hurts to talk, and an opportunity may turn out to be more than you expected. You can learn from each interview even if it doesn’t lead to a position. Be open to other locations. The Law...
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The Secret Lives of Dentists
I remember the first time that I ran into my family dentist in town rather than in his office. I was a teenager at the time, so I should not have been shocked that my dentist had interests other than plaque removal and collecting issues of Highlights. In reflecting on this...
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Traditional Practice vs Group Practice
Twenty years ago, the vast majority of dentists were solo practitioners who called their own shots and ran their own businesses. Today, group practices represent a significant percentage of the market and now provide an alternative to traditional solo practice. At this point in your career, which setting is right for...
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Don’t Be Afraid To Make A Change!
In our consulting business, we have helped thousands of dentists buy and sell practices during the past 42 years. Until the past five years, the traditional practices or transitions took place when the seller was in his or her 60s and ready to retire. During the last five years, we have...
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Get Your Underperforming Employee to Quit – Try “Counseling Out”
What is Counseling Out? Counseling Out is the process of providing enough regular, candid and honest feedback that an employee quits before being fired. Most managers wait too long to fire underperforming employees. It´s better for the employee, manager, and company if the employee quits. If Counseling Out is done correctly,...
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