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...

What’s Required For A Successful Practice

My first dental office had one door in and one door out. There was no “back door” the doctor or I could sneak into or out. Having one entry/exit would be a no-go for some. For me, I noted that it forced our doctors and team members to see what our Guests would see and...

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...