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Million Dollar Membership Plan 04/27/2023

Million Dollar Membership Plan This podcast delves into the world of dental membership plans, exploring how they can provide a stable source of revenue for dental practices while offering patients a transparent and affordable alternative to traditional insurance. The podcast covers everything from the benefits of membership plans to tips for creating one and growing its membership base through internal and external marketing tactics. It also highlights the importance of leveraging technology, such as Boom Cloud, to streamline plan management and optimize external marketing efforts. Tune in to learn how to create a successful dental membership plan and achieve financial success for your practice. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26658045

Professional Analytics Yo’ Mama Didn't Tell You About 04/20/2023

Professional Analytics Yo’ Mama Didn't Tell You About In this episode, we highlight the importance of understanding how different styles of dental practice affect the use of analytics. We also emphasize the significance of understanding averages and benchmarks in the dental industry and seeking assistance from professionals. We delve into the three pillars of analytics in the dental business: patients, production, and profits. Finally, we talk about the ultimate key performance indicator (KPI) in the dental industry. Join us to learn more about the crucial role of analytics in the dental industry. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26586984

Building Patient Relationships As a Fee for Service Practice 04/13/2023

Building Patient Relationships As a Fee for Service Practice In this episode, we explore the topic of patient responses to in-network versus fee-for-service dental practices. Tune in to learn the latest trends in the dental industry and why patients are choosing fee-for-service practices over insurance providers. We also share tips for starting a successful fee-for-service practice and how to retain insurance patients by building trust and prioritizing relationships. Whether you're a dentist looking to differentiate yourself in a competitive market or a patient looking for personalized care, this podcast is for you. So sit back, relax, and let's dive into the world of relationship-driven dentistry. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26517108

3 Marketing Mistakes Practices Make When Trying to Grow High Value Services 04/06/2023

3 Marketing Mistakes Practices Make When Trying to Grow High Value Services "3 Marketing Mistakes Practices Make When Trying to Grow High-Value Services" discusses common marketing pitfalls that dental practices make when promoting high-value services. The article highlights the drawbacks of relying solely on Google ads, the need for a comprehensive SEO strategy to dominate your niche, and the importance of convincing patients to choose your practice for high-value services. The article also provides practical tips on how to get patients to say yes and build credibility through before and after pictures and Google reviews. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26463063

How to Build Leverage Before Negotiating 03/30/2023

How to Build Leverage Before Negotiating In this episode, we'll explore how dental professionals can negotiate better reimbursement rates from insurance and manage expenses. Negotiation is a vital skill in the dental industry and requires proper leverage for success. Learn how to build leverage before negotiating with insurance companies to increase your chances of success. If you're a dental professional looking to improve your negotiation skills, don't miss this insightful discussion. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26388261

How Dental Patients Choose a Dentist Today 03/23/2023

How Dental Patients Choose a Dentist Today In 2023, dental patients primarily use Google to find a dentist that meets their needs, making it crucial for dental practice owners to have a strong online presence. Building trust with patients through showcasing credentials, experience, and providing valuable information on the website is essential. Dominating Google SEO requires excelling in various factors such as a high Google Lighthouse score, quality backlinks, and adhering to Google's EAT guidelines. Practice owners must understand the current dental buyer's journey to reset their marketing strategy effectively. A Marketing Strategy Meeting offers a complimentary plan to improve a practice's Google SEO score and attract and convert new patients. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26302101

Insurance Verification Tips 03/16/2023

Insurance Verification Tips In this episode, Ben Tuinei speaks about how Insurance verification can be a challenging process for dental practices, but there are several tips and resources available to streamline the workflow and avoid errors. Verification is essential for in-network providers to avoid misunderstandings or unexpected costs for patients and dentists. Dental practices use online verification, phone verification, or faxing to verify insurance coverage. Outsourcing verification functions can be expensive, but training modules and affordable expert services are available through resources like Veritas Dental Resources. By implementing these strategies and tools, dental practices can optimize their insurance verification process and improve patient satisfaction. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26222370

The One Easy Step you can take to Reduce your Practice Overhead 03/09/2023

The One Easy Step you can take to Reduce your Practice Overhead In this podcast episode, Ben and Naren discuss the impact of high overhead costs on dental practices and how they can be reduced to improve your quality of life. They share the inspiring story of a Virginia-based dentist who doubled her income and reduced her workweek by dropping PPO plans and focusing on excellent patient care. They also explore the benefits of a strong marketing strategy, including dominating Google search results and improving patient reviews. If you're looking to strengthen your marketing game and reduce your practice overhead costs, tune in to learn more. Plus, discover how you can get a FREE consultation worth $900 from Ekwa Marketing. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26162028

How to Create Harmony among Team Members 03/02/2023

How to Create Harmony among Team Members In this episode, we explore the science behind motivation and what drives individuals to perform at their best in the workplace. Drawing from Daniel Pink's book "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us," we discuss how to create a sense of purpose and autonomy in your dental practice to build a culture of motivation and drive among team members. Join us as we uncover the secrets of successful motivation and discover how to unlock the full potential of your team. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26101080

How to Convince a Patient to choose you for High Value Services such as Veneers 02/23/2023

How to Convince a Patient to choose you for High Value Services such as Veneers In this episode, marketing expert Naren Arulrajah shares valuable insights on attracting high-value patients to your dental practice, particularly for services such as veneers. He emphasizes the importance of adopting a two-pronged strategy that focuses on delivering fundamental general dentistry while offering lucrative high-value services. Naren also discusses the six fundamental principles of SEO and shares common mistakes that practice owners make, which can negatively impact growth. With practical tips and actionable steps, this episode is a must-listen for dental practitioners looking to expand their services and increase their revenue. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/26019912

Are Umbrella Network Strategies Useful? 02/16/2023

Are Umbrella Network Strategies Useful? Umbrella networks are called many names and provide various benefits to dentists and dental practices by giving them access to an extensive network of PPO plans that they may have yet to be able to target on their own. An umbrella network is formed when several associations provide benefits that are linked together. Your dental connection plans will be like Zeus, DenteMax, and Careington are among the more popular umbrella plans. Find out more about how umbrella networks operate in this podcast episode! /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25923075

How Do Dental Patients Buy Today? 02/09/2023

How Do Dental Patients Buy Today? It's crucial to stay updated on the current trends of dental buyers, much like how choosing an outdated map takes you to the wrong location. This is accomplished by examining how prospective patients search for dental practices and encouraging them to spend more than 90 seconds on your website. Additionally, consider what patients want from a website and how you might satisfy their needs. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25875903

Are membership plans changing the dental plan landscape? 02/02/2023

Are membership plans changing the dental plan landscape? In this podcast episode, Ben Tuinei shares insider information on how PPO plans are noticing this change and the power of influence that dental practices currently possess concerning membership plans. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25806621

Why are PPO Practices High Overhead Practices? 01/26/2023

Why are PPO Practices High Overhead Practices? Dentists are often concerned with overheads since they can significantly impact a dental practice's profitability. It is highly possible to boost revenues and give patients more affordable care by cutting costs! In this episode, Naren Arulrajah talks about how you may use digital marketing to drastically reduce the overhead costs you are suffering from due to PPO plans. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25733184

Do First Impressions Matter with New Patients? 01/19/2023

Do First Impressions Matter with New Patients? Building a connection with your patients during the first appointment is essential to maintain a long-lasting relationship with them. The trick is to understand human nature, and all else will fall into place. Read this article where Ben Tuinei provides first-hand insights on what happens if you fail to build connections with patients. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25642872

Tips to Grow Clear Aligners 01/12/2023

Tips to Grow Clear Aligners Naren Arulrajah discusses the effectiveness of Google search. He provides practical examples of how to use keywords for high value services to strategically appear on Google's first page. Listen to this podcast to understand the primary factors that the Google algorithm considers to determine the top 5% of websites in dentistry! /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25552788

PPO Fee Negotiations 01/05/2023

PPO Fee Negotiations In 2023, just about all dental plans will engage in some type of negotiations. The reason being, many dental offices are dropping insurance. As such, the insurance industry seems desperate to keep doctors in-network so negotiating fees is something every insurance plan is doing to maintain a healthy provider network. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25462566

Replace Delta with Google 12/29/2022

Replace Delta with Google Let this episode be the first day of your 12-month plan to cut PPO plan expenses. Discover how you may consistently attract new patients while spending only 1.5% of your collections. It’s time we let go of the ordinary ways. Think smart, not hard! /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25445574

Insurance Administrative Hurdles for 2023 12/23/2022

Insurance Administrative Hurdles for 2023 This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to up their game! Ben Tuinei describes the #1 problem dental practices face with regard to insurance administration. He provides information on how insurance companies may be influencing the claims appeal process and ways you can shield yourself from them. He concludes with the changes that will happen to PPO fees in 2023. /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25415442

What is Your PPO Write-off? 12/15/2022

What is Your PPO Write-off? How much do you rely on PPO plans? Are you aware of your current write-off? Listen to the first episode of RID Journal to determine how much of your savings are being taken away by your insurance plans! /episode/index/show/79347a3a-c88c-4870-8964-48fca94716d2/id/25334781

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