Do I Think Of You When…

I just rolled in from a short vacation over at the beach in Lincoln City. Beautiful little coastal town. Sleepy except for the summer or holidays. There are a couple little developments that have popped up over the years in Lincoln City that define charming. They are...

Lessons From A Recycled Glasses Store

Last year, I don’t recall when exactly, I was speaking to a group of younger dentists looking to open their own practices. I was in one of my least favorite cities: Vegas. The other speakers there were a group of unusual characters from all over the US. There were a...

There’s Not As Much Time As We Think

I made a comment to the Members recently… “You’ve got to have plans in place and always be considering what would happen if you were suddenly, without warning, unable to lift a drill.” Unfortunately, there was very little conversation about the topic and how it...

The Only Things Keeping You From Your Goals

I was thinking the other day about how some go from start to reaching a major milestone or goal far faster than others, who in many cases have been at it for years. This kind of fast advancement confounds many. And, rather than attempt to understand the thought or...

Nothing Happens (RIGHT) Until You Have THIS Down

Have you ever heard of a plane leaving an airport with no final destination planned? Or, a plane taking off without a flight plan completed and filed? Or, a boat leaving dock with no particular plan for making it back safely? Do you think the folks at Google start...

The REAL Point Of A New Patient Offer

Such a basic thought, right? I mean, what is the point of a new patient offer? Bluntly, it’s to secure an opportunity to meet, greet, build trust and diagnose. Nothing more. The goal of the first appointment is simple: schedule a 2nd. Guess what the goal of the 2nd...