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Hiring a fantastic team member starts with writing the perfect ad. Tiff and Dana share tips on how to approach writing and distributing ads to hire. They touch on creating job descriptions, including core values, teasing culture style, and more. Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

January is a tactical month, and the Dental A-Team is lending a helping hand. On January 26, attend Master Momentum 2024, a free webinar for dentists. Attendees will learn to build a master plan for maximum momentum, set goals, and get your team on board to increase practice profitability. Sign up here to attend the webinar from 8 to 10 a.m. In this episode, Kiera and Tiff tease out what will be touched on at Master Momentum 2024, and give tactical tips for viewers to be aware of heading into it, including how to master your time, what to do when a goal isn’t tracking, and a ton more. Episode resources: Reserve your spot at Master Momentum 2024! Reach out to Tiff and Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera breaks down the difference between these two positions that are game-changing in the best way. She talks about tips to hiring, what to consider for assigning tasks, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Dana discuss practices learning to fine-tune their hiring methods from the get-go. Specifically, hiring team members with your practice’s core values in mind. In this episode, they review the biggest hurdle to get over in creating core values (and using them), and the biggest successes in using core values to hire. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

At the start of a new year, it’s easy to get lost in all the to-do lists. In this episode, Kiera encourages listeners to remember to give themselves grace. When you’re overwhelmed, it’s important to remember to take a breath and consider three approaches: Prioritize one thing Utilize your team effectively Be intentional with your time Kiera breaks down each of these steps and reminds everyone to take a well-deserved breath. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

DAT consultants Tiff and Dana walk listeners through the steps of coming up with the ideal avatar for your next team member. With hiring happening fast right now, it’s important to have a clear plan and expectations in place before you even extend an offer. Tiff and Dana review the following: Consider what gaps exist in the practice Have the job description(s) ready Consider the personalities of interviewees and how they might align with the position And more! Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It’s one thing reaching excellence, but sustaining it? In this episode, Kiera talks about steps practices can take to maintain excellence in their dentistry. Know you’re capable Keep things simple Be intentional with your numbers Love what you do   Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

2024 is here, and so is Kiera to help listeners have success in the new year. She talks about three ways to start things off right: Choose a word to live by Set personal and professional goals Plan in a way that’s actionable Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Consultants Tiff and Denae address a top concern of many dental practices: supply budget and tracking. They break down their advice into four main points: Counting your actual supplies Figuring out a system Ordering calendar Avoiding overspending Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Denae: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is joined by Victoria Hughes, CFP and financial advisor with Dentist Advisors, to talk about women in dentistry. They talk about challenges/trends in the field; financial health as women’s number one stressor; imposter syndrome; and perfectionism. They both share their own challenges and how they’ve overcome (and are still overcoming) them today. Episode resources: Learn more about Victoria Get in touch with Victoria directly: victoria@dentsitadvisors.com  Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

It’s the final book club selection of 2023! Kiera shares her thoughts on The Obstacle Is the Way by Ryan Holiday and how we can turn adversity into success. She talks about common obstacles in the practices the DAT is visiting, like operations manuals, and how each practice can overcome these challenges. Don’t let the boulder in your path stay there. Episode resources: Check out the full list of DAT’s 2023 book club here. Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera takes a moment to encourage a re-centering in your personal and professional life. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial is spilling more tax-related secrets, and just in time for the end of the year. He talks with Kiera about tax strategies you have and haven’t heard about, including tax-smart investments, when tax planning should start, and how to make dollars productive instead of consumptive. Episode resources: Learn more about Big Life Financial Download for free: Tax Strategies Your CPA Isn’t Telling You Get in touch with Derick directly: derick@biglifefinancial.com  Listen to episode 693, Strategically Prepare for Economic Downfall Listen to episode 511, Tax Time: Getting the Most Bang For Your Buck Listen to episode 462, Get Tax Savvy Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

DAT consultants Tiff and Denae address a hot topic for practices to plan to improve for the new year: online paperwork. They give insight on benefits, integration, best software, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Denae Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Kiera is joined by dental billing expert Shasta Clark, of Paragon Dental Solutions. They talk about how billing is one of dentists’ biggest traps, and common pitfalls to keep an eye out for, including…  Inaccuracies with dual insurances The only times to perform write-offs without in-depth research Benefits of outsourcing billing Membership plans and billing insurance And more Episode resources: Learn more about Paragon Dental Solutions Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Folks, it’s time to start wrapping up this year and prepping for next. Kiera talks about how to put a bow on 2023 through three steps: Assess the year Review each department Set goals for 2024 Beyond that, she encourages offices to seek ways to maximize efforts and exponentially grow next year, and gives ideas on how to go about that. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast  

Tiff and Dana continue with their series of efficiency hacks. In this episode, they look at digital scanners and x-rays — setting up a standard protocol to ensure quality diagnostics and after-the-fact expectations. You’ll hear the two specifically touch on: Incorporate scans into patient conversations Establish a protocol for after an x-ray is complete Assess whether your team likes the system you’re using Track case acceptance and diagnoses Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Ever wondered what makes a dental membership plan a game-changer? Paul Lowry, the CEO and Founder of Dental Menu goes into great detail on how to make membership plans work for you and your patients. Should you charge an enrollment fee? What’s the magic number? Find out how to balance costs, retain patients, and even tackle the challenge of fee increases. Dental Menu is a complete platform that allows dental providers to offer subscription plans directly to their patients. Practices can now create a 'menu' of services for their patients, allowing the patients to build a plan that suits them. What does that mean for you? A simple path to more patients on your plans! Reach out to Kiera Email Paul: paul@dentalmenu.com Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Tiff and Dana return with efficiency hacks for going paperless in your practice. They touch on softwares to utilize, how to set expectations from the beginning, where you can go paperless right now, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Tiff and Dana Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast

Did you know that team members can be more profitable with accurate deep work time than just producing from the chair? In this episode, Kiera talks about intentional block scheduling for all positions in the office. She poses questions everyone needs to ask themselves, suggests amounts of time for deep work each week, gives ideas for priorities to pursue, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast