The Importance of Marketing
Ponder this a moment… How would one get to know you if they did not first know your name? In a business sense, this topic correlates with marketing. Marketing is a crucial aspect to any practice. It is our responsibility [...]
Tips for Continual Growth
As stated by Benjamin Franklin, “Without continual growth and progress, such words as improvement, achievement, and success have no meaning.” How do you expect successful growth without continuing to better yourself? One can never have enough education, thus continued learning [...]
Vacation
“Take vacations. Go as many places as you can. You can always make money. You can’t always make memories.” -Unknown… As much as we all enjoy our jobs and coworkers, there is an importance in having time off to refresh. [...]
Where will you find success?
How does one define success? Some say that success is in the eye of the beholder. The obvious equivalent for most people is measured in dollars. For others, family time or travel might measure success. Each of these are important; [...]
How to Communicate
Are You Listening? An important aspect to a practice is an open line of communication. There is a greater opportunity of obtaining success when there is a clear understanding between patients and staff. As stated by Stephen Covey, “The biggest [...]
One Million
What is the million-dollar question? How is it possible for a new dentist to have one million dollars in production in only one year? In the past, I have had numerous associate’s produce over one million in a year, early [...]
What is Vision?
As stated by Helen Keller, “The only thing worse than being blind is having sight but no vision.” In business and in life, without a destination, the journey can never begin. Your goals need to be attainable, but at the [...]
Tricks for Achieving Balance
Achieving the balance between work and life is the goal of many. This does not necessarily mean an equal number of hours, but being able to experience the joys of living. Life is far too hectic and short to miss [...]
Making a Difference
As stated by Mandy Hale, “To make a difference in someone’s life you don’t have to be brilliant, rich, beautiful, or perfect. You just have to care.” At Sullivan Dentistry, we strive to use our skills to make a difference [...]
Why Show Up?
Success is a topic that is highly discussed in business and in life. The purpose of these publications is to give insight to young and upcoming dentists that may be interested in either joining, partnering, or owning a practice. There [...]
Responsibilities
A smooth-running business requires an empowered team. To have a practice that will be independent and productive, it is necessary to give your staff the tools to succeed. In a new practice, it often falls upon the dentist to do [...]
Mentoring
Mentorship is an important aspect in the beginnings of one’s dental career. There are lessons that can be learned from a mentor, that may not have been taught during one’s education. Being mentored is about self-analysis. Look at yourself and [...]