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Kiera and Spiffy Tiffy shine a light on listening to understand—as a leader, team member, human being. This is an opportunity to stretch your intuitive muscles and learn how to observe situations for improved understanding of how those in your life function. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Denae sketch out what it takes to sketch out an organizational chart for your practice. These charts are a tangible outline of how your business operates, and can answer such questions like Who do I report to?, Who do I look to for certain information? and If I need something outside of my department, where do I go? An effective org chart for your practice empowers people in their positions to really perform in their seat. Tiff and Denae give advice on how to go about creating one the DAT-approved way. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Denae: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera breaks down overhead versus cash flow by walking listeners through an actual overhead calculator piece by piece. She also provides insight on how to reduce your practice’s overhead, pay your doctor(s) 20%-30%, and maintain profitability — all at the same time. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Denae are back with another episode on hiring people the right way. This episode is about the last hurdle: the offer. The two run through the following: How to know if you’re paying the candidate the right amount What to do if that perfect unicorn is asking for way more than you've offered How quickly you should give them PTO When it’s finally (finally) time to make that offer and how to do it And more! Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Denae: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is joined by Mike Buckner of Pearl to continue their conversation about artificial intelligence in dentistry in a way that enhances treatment plans, patient care, and overall practice. Together, they discuss: Benefits of a clinician using A.I. Positive effects of A.I. on the patient and case acceptance A.I. as a second opinion to ensure standard of care How insurance companies are utilizing A.I. And more Episode resources: Learn about Pearl DAT listeners, connect with Mike: mike@hellopearl.com  Listen to episode 712, The Immersion of A.I. in Dentistry Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

DAT consultants Tiff and Denae break down the best way to hire new team members. They focus on the right mindset to approach interviews with, questions to ask to help the interviewee open up, prepping for a team interview, and a ton more. Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff and Denae Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

After last year’s popular book club, Kiera’s back with round two. Bookmark the list below and read the books with your team for improved work ethic, culture, teamwork, and more. January: The Go-Giver: A Little Story about a Powerful Business Idea by Bob Burg (Kiera reviews this book in this episode!) February: Crucial Conversations: Tools for Talking When Stakes are High by by Joseph Grenny, Kerry Patterson, Ron McMillan, Al Switzler, Emily Gregory March: The Noticer: Sometimes, All a Person Needs is a Little Perspective by Andy Andrews April: Buy Back Your Time: Get Unstuck, Reclaim Your Freedom, and Build Your Empire by Dan Martell May: High Output Management by Andrew S. Grove June: Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg July: You Can Heal Your Life by Louise Hay August: Your Next Five Moves: Master the Art of Business Strategy by Patrick Bet-David September: Die with Zero: Getting All You Can from Your Money and Your Life by Bill Perkins Novem

Dr. Dave Moghadam returns, this time to chat with Tiff! In this episode, Dr. Moghadam reflects on how he’s addressed being overwhelmed as a doctor/practice owner over the past year, including: Learning to delegate Utilizing your team to make the right systems and processes Scheduling meetings and personal time Episode resources: Listen to other episodes with Dr. Dave Moghadam Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera was recently asked what the most worthwhile investment she made to get where she is now. In this episode, she talks about her answers, as well as what she’s heard from other people.  Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Hiring a fantastic team member starts with writing the perfect ad. Tiff and Dana share tips on how to approach writing and distributing ads to hire. They touch on creating job descriptions, including core values, teasing culture style, and more. Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

January is a tactical month, and the Dental A-Team is lending a helping hand. On January 26, attend Master Momentum 2024, a free webinar for dentists. Attendees will learn to build a master plan for maximum momentum, set goals, and get your team on board to increase practice profitability. Sign up here to attend the webinar from 8 to 10 a.m. In this episode, Kiera and Tiff tease out what will be touched on at Master Momentum 2024, and give tactical tips for viewers to be aware of heading into it, including how to master your time, what to do when a goal isn’t tracking, and a ton more. Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera breaks down the difference between these two positions that are game-changing in the best way. She talks about tips to hiring, what to consider for assigning tasks, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Dana discuss practices learning to fine-tune their hiring methods from the get-go. Specifically, hiring team members with your practice’s core values in mind. In this episode, they review the biggest hurdle to get over in creating core values (and using them), and the biggest successes in using core values to hire. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

At the start of a new year, it’s easy to get lost in all the to-do lists. In this episode, Kiera encourages listeners to remember to give themselves grace. When you’re overwhelmed, it’s important to remember to take a breath and consider three approaches: Prioritize one thing Utilize your team effectively Be intentional with your time Kiera breaks down each of these steps and reminds everyone to take a well-deserved breath. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

DAT consultants Tiff and Dana walk listeners through the steps of coming up with the ideal avatar for your next team member. With hiring happening fast right now, it’s important to have a clear plan and expectations in place before you even extend an offer. Tiff and Dana review the following: Consider what gaps exist in the practice Have the job description(s) ready Consider the personalities of interviewees and how they might align with the position And more! Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It’s one thing reaching excellence, but sustaining it? In this episode, Kiera talks about steps practices can take to maintain excellence in their dentistry. Know you’re capable Keep things simple Be intentional with your numbers Love what you do   Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

2024 is here, and so is Kiera to help listeners have success in the new year. She talks about three ways to start things off right: Choose a word to live by Set personal and professional goals Plan in a way that’s actionable Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Consultants Tiff and Denae address a top concern of many dental practices: supply budget and tracking. They break down their advice into four main points: Counting your actual supplies Figuring out a system Ordering calendar Avoiding overspending Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Denae: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is joined by Victoria Hughes, CFP and financial advisor with Dentist Advisors, to talk about women in dentistry. They talk about challenges/trends in the field; financial health as women’s number one stressor; imposter syndrome; and perfectionism. They both share their own challenges and how they’ve overcome (and are still overcoming) them today. Episode resources: Learn more about Victoria Get in touch with Victoria directly: victoria@dentsitadvisors.com  Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It’s the final book club selection of 2023! Kiera shares her thoughts on The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday and how we can turn adversity into success. She talks about common obstacles in the practices the DAT is visiting, like operations manuals, and how each practice can overcome these challenges. Don’t let the boulder in your path stay there. Episode resources: Check out the full list of DAT’s 2023 book club here. Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast