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The Fish Smells At The Top

 

What does a dentist and fisherman have in common? They both love to tell fish stories. Dentists make their practices sound bigger, better, and more successful than they actually are! Get tricked by a convincing fish story, and you’ll start to doubt your own practice.

Fish stories can make you wonder, “Why isn’t MY practice that successful?” Many dentists will point the finger at their team. They’ll say hygienists take too long to prep their instruments. They’ll say the front desk spends too much time on their phones.

Here’s the thing about fish: they stink the most at the top.

Before you point the finger, turn the thumb. Maybe there’s something YOU can do better! Your practice is a team effort, and you’re part of the team. Take a good look in the mirror, and you’ll be one step closer to achieving the practice you really want.

Repeat after me: better leader, better practice.

With all this talk about fish, we just HAD to make a video about fish stories. I wore a fish costume and everything!

Kirk Behrendt

Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.