Ep. 224: Five Steps to Finding the Right Associate for Your Practice
Release Date: 12/29/2025
Dental Business RX
Every problem in your practice has a specific cause; You just need to know where to look. In this episode, Jeff shows how to identify the exact breakdown in your systems and fix it using the cycle of production. DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - Mystery Call - Phone Skills Course - Phone Scripts - New Patient Call Log - The MGE New Patient Workshop -
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Buying a practice is an exciting move for your career. However, many dentists rush into ownership without fully understanding what they’re getting into. In this episode, Jeff reveals the biggest pitfalls and how to protect yourself before you sign anything. The First Week handout - Practice Acquisition Checklist - Free Consultation -
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Running your practice with no tangible goals and plan will only get you so far. Jeff breaks down how to connect your income, goals, and timeline so that your efforts lead to financial independence. The MGE Power Program - DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - Overhead Worksheet - Free Fees & Plans Analysis -
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Beyond the hype, AI is already impacting how practices attract and convert patients. Jeff and Dan walk through actual applications you can use immediately to improve marketing, efficiency, and new patient flow. DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - Blumberg Digital -
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Most dentists treat pre-authorization requests as routine, but they can quietly sabotage case acceptance. Jeff and Sabri show how to respond with confidence and keep patients moving forward with the care they need. The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars -
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Many dentists blame marketing when growth stalls, but the real issue often lies in conversion, case acceptance, and retention. Jeff explains how fixing these internal systems can instantly multiply your marketing ROI. The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars -
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In this special tribute episode, Jeff shares Greg Winteregg’s powerful philosophy on why real caring means refusing to back down from what patients truly need.
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Hoping a case presentation goes well is not a strategy. In this episode, Jeff outlines a proven four step plan that replaces guesswork with consistency and dramatically improves case acceptance. The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - DDS Success (coupon code RX269) -
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If revenue looks decent but there is little to nothing left over, the issue may not be production. In this episode, Jeff explores how to best manage finances in a group and how to consistently create and keep a surplus. DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - The MGE Power Program - Overhead Worksheet -
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On paper, higher volume looks like growth... but the real costs tell a different story. Jeff walks through the numbers that reveal how reduced fees and volume pressure quietly squeeze profit and increase burnout. Free Fees & Plans Analysis -
info_outlineThinking about hiring an associate but worried about making the wrong move? This episode breaks down the key steps to finding the right associate without hurting production, culture, or profitability.
DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/ (Code expires soon!)
The MGE Communication & Sales Seminars - https://www.mgeonline.com/abc
Associate Dentist Agreement - https://www.mgeonline.com/episode-224-downloads-form-page/