Episodes
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If you've ever asked yourself, "How do I fix my team?" then keep listening. The answer is simple, but it's not always easy. I had to deal with this in my career, too. Early on, I’m almost embarrassed to tell you how horrible I was. The better I got as a leader, the better my team got. So today, I want to look at some pointers and things that you can do as a leader that can help you end up with a better team.
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What would it be worth to you if you could organize your business in a way that you worry less about your day-to-day, and more about building and maintaining the relationships in your life that are important to you? In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird draws from his own experiences and insights to tackle the critical aspects of being a dentist and maintaining a healthy work/life balance. Dr. Baird discusses the importance of communicating properly with your spouse, the necessity for balancing professional success with personal well-being, and the significance of planning for a secure financial future.
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Do you want a great team who handles everything exactly how they’re supposed to? Does that sound like magic? It’s actually simpler than you might think. Over the years I developed a process in my dental practice called “trust, but verify.” Join me to learn what this can look like in your practice.
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In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast host Dr. Bruce B. Baird reflects on the profound impact of leveraging time efficiently and the art of being present in both professional and personal spheres. Dr. Baird share insights on optimizing productivity in a dental practice, emphasizing the importance of delegation and collaborative efficiency. Beyond dentistry, Dr. Baird extends the conversation to the challenges posed by technology and the necessity of balancing screen time with genuine human connections.
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Dr. Bruce B. Baird talks about the intricacies of team motivation, rewarding your team for higher engagement, and how fostering a team of inclusion, support, and transparency can transform your dental practice for the better. By sharing personal experiences and strategies he’s used for success, Dr. Baird illustrates how incentivizing team members not only improves productivity and profitability, but also cultivates a strong camaraderie among team members.
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Join your host, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, as he navigates the complexities of leadership, delegation, and creating a positive work environment. Explore the struggles many dentists face in letting go of control, the toll it takes on team dynamics, and the key shift needed to become true leaders. This episode sets the stage for a series in which Dr. Baird will dive into the rewards and strategies you can use to elevate the morale of your team.
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Uncertainty surrounds us, and it’s made even worse by external chatter about market fluctuations, looming elections and everything else that takes your focus away from what’s most important in your life. It’s time to stop paying attention to the noise and spend more time working on what really matters: building trust with your patients, providing exceptional care, and setting and achieving goals. In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, your host Dr. Bruce B. Baird encourages you to eliminate the negatives and embrace the positives, as he provides you with tips and insights to better take control of your own destiny.
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Have you ever brought an associate into your practice only to find they weren’t meeting your expectations? In this episode, we explore the ideal way to bring an associate into your practice, ensuring they understand it’s not just about production, but about delivering exceptional patient care from day one. I’ll share insights on building a strong mentorship relationship, understanding your associate’s goals, and fostering an environment of growth and learning.
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In the dental profession, there are quite a few misconceptions and controversies that surround the notion of bringing on a coach or consultant to improve the way your practice runs. In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, your host talks about the collaborative nature of coaching, and how it empowers dentists to achieve new heights they never thought possible. Through his personal experiences, Dr. Baird shares why he believes in the transformative power of coaching.
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Lessons From a Young Dentist Producing $1,000 an Hour
In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird sits down with his nephew, Dr. Braden Baird, a remarkable young dentist who has already made waves in the industry just 13 months after graduating dental school. Braden shares his journey from being inspired by his dentist parents to becoming a top-producing associate dentist, earning more than $1,000 an hour.
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A relationship-driven approach to elevate your practice
Are you a cosmetic dentist - or do you wish to do more cosmetic dentistry in your practice? In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird challenges listeners to rethink what it means to offer cosmetic services by emphasizing the importance of building strong patient relationships.
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If you’ve ever found yourself thinking, “I want to be just like that successful dentist down the street,” then this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast is for you. Dr. Bruce B. Baird reveals key strategies that can rapidly transform your practice, starting with the power of comprehensive exams and the importance of a healthy new patient flow.
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In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird breaks down the three main types of sellers: the retiring dentist, the dentist looking to take some money off the table, and the entrepreneurial dentist aiming for growth and long-term value. Whether you’re considering selling now or in the future, this episode is packed with great advice to help you make informed decisions and achieve the best possible outcome for your practice.
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In this episode of The Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce B. Baird dives into a topic that tends to resonate deeply with dentists and dental professionals everywhere: overcoming fear to achieve confidence. Inspired by insights from renowned Australian dentist Dr. Lincoln Harris, Dr. Baird explores how fear can hold dentists back from reaching their full potential and how pushing through that fear can lead to mastery and confidence in their practice.
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In this important and enlightening episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, host Dr. Bruce B. Baird welcomes PDA VP of Client Services Brent Hogan, as they discuss what it takes to grow dental practices the right way. Dr. Baird and Brent share invaluable insights on practice growth, mentorship, and achieving work-life balance in dentistry.
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The elephant in the room for dentistry is that as consolidation heats up, dentists are getting left behind. This issue is particularly acute for associate doctors, who are plagued with student debt and isolated within their operatories, leading to alarming turnover and burnout rates among young dentists. In this special episode, Dr. Bruce B. Baird and Dr. Victoria Peterson unite to unveil Productive Dentist Academy's solution to this mounting problem: the launch of the Clinical Calibration Institute. "We are here to serve dentists, period," say the PDA co-founders. "It doesn't matter if you are a solo practitioner, small group partnership, or DSO; we have an obligation to elevate patient care."
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It doesn’t matter how good you are if you don’t have people sitting in your dental chairs. It’s not enough to be a fantastic communicator with exceptional clinical skills. You need to have people walking through your doors. Join me today for the second part of this two-part series where I share marketing and acquisition strategies and how to keep your practice safe with risk management.
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I get asked all the time “What are the most important things I need to do to run a dental practice?” Today, I’m going to share 5 areas every independent dentist needs to manage within their practice to ensure their productivity, as well as some tips for how to manage each area.
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There’s nothing wrong with being ignorant. All it means is that you don’t know everything. But being arrogant means you don’t want to listen to anyone else. Join me, Dr. Bruce B. Baird, today for a conversation about the cost of arrogance, and the exponential benefits of seeking out help to grow your dental practice.
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It doesn’t really matter how old you are – 20, 30, 60, 70 – it can happen anytime in your career. You can start feeling old. This is it, you've reached the pinnacle of your career. But this is what I know about dentists who stay on top: they keep pushing forward, learning new techniques. They don't let the old man in. So today, I want to talk about how you can stay focused on what matters in life so you can live the fulfilling life I believe you deserve.
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