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829: Why Dentists Need to Create an “Experience Economy” in Their Practice – Debra Engelhardt-Nash

People spend thousands on cellphones and handbags. But the same amount for dentistry is “too much money”. How do we change that thinking and get more patients through the door? To help you answer these important questions, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, to share her expert advice for cultivating trust and loyalty through exceptional, memorable experiences. To learn how to get patients to want to stay, listen to Episode 829 of The Best Practices Show!

828: KPI Mastery: Driving Dental Practice Success with Data – Dr. Barrett Straub

You're told to improve your numbers. But what are you improving, and why? If you're feeling lost and overwhelmed, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to reveal nine essential KPIs that will help you better understand your practice and achieve the results you want. Working more is not the solution! To learn how to step off the hamster wheel and into the life of your dreams, listen to Episode 828 of The Best Practices Show!

827: 3 Strategies for Less Headaches in 2025 – Miranda Beeson

Stress causes headaches. So, let's have less of that in the new year! To help you better manage your brain space, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, with three strategies that will save you and your team precious time and energy. Start fixing your practice with better thinking! To learn how to create a fresh start for 2025, listen to Episode 827 of The Best Practices Show!

826: 8 Reasons You Should Join a Study Club – Ariel Juday

You have your amazing group of friends and family. But there are things about your profession that they won't understand. So, where do you turn to for advice and wisdom? To help you stay connected, motivated, and inspired, Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to talk about the importance of study clubs for professional and personal growth. If you feel alone, don't stay alone! To learn more about how you can find your people, listen to Episode 826 of The Best Practices Show!

825: 5 Ways to Reduce Burnout by Empowering Your Team – Heather Crockett

You can't run a practice on your own. That's why you have a team! But are you letting them help you run your business? If you think you've got to do it all, keep listening! Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share five steps to help you empower your team members, reduce burnout, and transform your practice. To learn how to trust the people who want to help you, listen to Episode 825 of The Best Practices Show!

824: The Top 5 Reasons Why Dentistry is Awesome & Hard – Dr. Erin Elliott

A great thing about dentistry is the power of choice. You get to choose when you work, how you work, and who you work with. But it’s not easy in this profession! To help you make it less hard and more awesome, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Erin Elliott, seminar leader from 3D Dentists, to share her advice for navigating the difficult aspects of working with your team and your patients. When you do it right, this career is amazing! To learn how to reap the benefits of being a dentist, listen to Episode 824 of The Best Practices Show!

823: 3 Essential Roles Every Dentist Must Embrace: Clinician, Entrepreneur, and Leader – Heather Crockett

You went to dental school to be a clinician. But to be a successful practice owner, there are two other roles you need to fulfill! To help you enhance your leadership and entrepreneurial skills, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain how to embrace these essential roles and how to balance all three. To learn how this will lead to a more fulfilling dental career, listen to Episode 823 of The Best Practices Show!

822: A Great Formula to Reduce Conflict – Dr. Christian Coachman

Are you tired of friction in your practice? Do you have frustrated and disappointed patients? There's a formula to fix it, and you can use it beyond your work life! Today, Kirk Behrendt and Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, explain their favorite formula, E – R = C and how using it will reduce conflict in all areas of your life. To learn how a few changes can improve life at work and at home, listen to Episode 822 of The Best Practices Show!

821: From Chaos to Control: How Systems Transform Your Practice – Miranda Beeson

Do you want to save time, have more energy, and live a better life? For that to happen, you need systems! To help you figure out ways to optimize your practice, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share some of ACT’s proven strategies that will transform your practice. To learn how to eliminate chaos and save thousands of hours in the future, listen to Episode 821 of The Best Practices Show!

820: The Secrets to Successful Dental Partnerships: Insights from an Industry Expert – Paul Sletten

You want a partner for your practice. But where do you find one, and how do you make it work? To help you choose the right doctor for you and your team, Kirk Behrendt brings back Paul Sletten, founder of the Sletten Group, to share the secrets to a lasting, successful partnership. Life is too short for bad partnerships! To learn how to choose a good partner — and to be a good partner — listen to Episode 820 of The Best Practices Show!

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