Thriving Dentist Show With Gary Takacs

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS281.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 68 minutes The dental landscape is changing rapidly and the fastest-growing segment of dentistry today is corporate dentistry and a subset of corporate dentistry are known as DSO’s …  

Conventional wisdom is often wrong or oversimplified. This week Gary speaks to Dr. Lincoln Parker, a young dentist who went against conventional wisdom and opened a dental practice from scratch in a hyper-competitive market. In this episode, Lincoln discusses the challenges he faces as well as lessons he learned throughout the process. His story is a truly inspiring story to any dentist looking to chart their path to success. Listen Now!  

Let’s face it, left to their own devices most dentists will not be able to come up with a week’s worth of content to publish on social media let alone a year. This week Gary speaks to his long-time friend Rachel Mele about her new book as well as an in-depth discussion into how practices can improve their online marketing and social media presence. Listen Now!  

If you are a fan of the mouse or not, you must admit that Disney knows how to create an amazing guest experience. In today’s episode, Gary speaks to Travis Frederickson on the lessons every dentist can learn from Disney. This episode is full of helpful information that will help you forge relationships that last a lifetime with your patients. Listen Now!  

Dentistry is a challenging profession, dentists today face implacable odds when trying to make it in these changing times. Today Gary speaks to his friend Dr. Mark Morin on how to thrive in these changing times. Together they discuss the future of dentistry, the role of technology in dentistry as well as what changes practices need to make to effectively navigate these difficult times. Listen Now!

People don’t buy things they don’t understand. In this episode, Gary interviews his friends Dr. Scott Westermeier and Maria Miercyjak about their marketing strategy to provide patient education seminars to attract dental implant patients and other high-value dentistry to their practice. This episode is a valuable resource to dentists who are considering creative ways to boost business. Listen Now!  

Hygiene Cancellations and No-Shows are the number 1 problem faced by practices today. In this episode, Gary takes a deep dive and outlines 5 specific strategies to dramatically reduce your hygiene cancellations. This episode is full of useful information that will help you fill your hygiene appointments. Listen Now!  

Best selling author Fred Joyal has spent a lifetime speaking to patients. It has made him an authority on the mindset of the consumer looking for a dentist. This week Gary has invited him on the podcast to discuss the Top 5 Reasons Patients Choose a Dentist. In this episode, Fred gives you insight into what patients want and how you can use this information to improve your marketing. Listen Now!  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS273.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 57 minutes Gary invited one of his Mentors to be a guest on this Thriving Dentist Show. Robert Hayman has been an inspiration and Mentor to Gary for many …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS272.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 49 minutes In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews six young Dentists just about to start their careers. The six Dentists are the founders of The Life and Dentistry …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS271b.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 55 minutes Digital marketing is a very effective way to attract quality new patients to your practice. The majority of people today will do a Google search for a …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS270.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 55 minutes Gary has made it his life’s work to study successful Dentists and in doing so he often looks outside of the dental profession to find role models …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS269.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary invited his friend Dr. Lee Ann Brady back as a guest on the Show. Our long-time listeners might remember that Lee was the second guest on the …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS268.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 68 minutes Dr. David Hornbrook has been a leading Educator and Mentor in dentistry for over 30 years and he is very passionate about helping patients and his colleagues …  

[audio:http://traffic.libsyn.com/takacslearningcenter/TDS267.mp3] Podcast: Download | Play in new window/mobile device Running Time: 73 minutes The DISC Personality Styles is a powerful tool that can help you develop a stronger practice! In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews Chris LoCurto, a world-renowned …  

This Thriving Dentist Show is with Tiger Safarov. he has created successful dental businesses including a construction company that has built over 100 dental offices, and a dental supply company that is radically changing the way Dentists order supplies. He shares what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur. You can learn the myth of the work/life balance and a better way to achieve the balance that you desire, the immigrant advantage and how to apply this to your dental practice, tips to have a successful experience building your dental office!  

In this show, Gary interviews Bradley Bale MD and Tom Larkin DDS, both doctors & authors of best-selling books recognized worldwide as authorities on the oral/systemic connection. This interview provides groundbreaking news on the newest scientific research published in the British Medical Journal (BMJ), proving that periodontal disease is a contributing cause of cardiovascular disease. They also share why Physicians and Dentists need to work together and how to make this happen.  

In this Show, Gary interviews Mark Costes, who is a priceless resource for Dentists. He shares tips to help Dentists take action on what they learn. Mark’s list of fantastic four books will serve as a guide to help you implement what you learn. He shares in detail the blessing and the curse of being a perfectionist, how to develop a systems-driven practice, the power of abundance thinking, why persistence is a powerful trait, and how to know when you are ready to expand to more than one practice.  

In this Thriving Dentist Show, Gary interviews his friend Jon Nelson on exactly how Dentists can successfully compete with the corporate offices and DSOs by mastering digital marketing. They discuss why digital directories are so important, the concept of data suppression, & the power of microsites. Learn why strategic paid search should be part of every Dentist's digital marketing plan along with the appropriate marketing budget and how to measure the success of your marketing campaigns.

There is a disproportionate interest among dentists in marketing to add new patients. Whilst a steady stream of new patients is important to practice, it is also essential that you focus on retaining existing patients. In this week's episode, Gary speaks to Weston Lunsford, Founder and CEO of Dental Intel on tips to grow your practice without adding new patients. Together they discuss the importance of data visualization metrics and a host of new information that you can use to drive growth in your practice. Listen Now!