Value without the fluff.
Actionable advice to enhance your practice and leadership skills. Perfect for some positivity and insightful thoughts on the way to the office each day.
In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen unpacks the power of Core Values—those behind-the-scenes beliefs that shape your team’s culture and keep the office running like a well-oiled machine. They might not be clinical, but they’re absolutely critical. Learn how to define, share, and live out your values so your whole team rows in the same direction.
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen kicks off a 5-week series to help you systemize your dental practice—one simple step at a time. Today’s focus? Vision. Before you build systems, you need to know what you’re building toward. Take a few quiet minutes to reflect on what you really want from your practice, then write it down. […]
Listen Now What makes your practice special? What makes patients rave about your business? And how can we as dentists, pull on the ideas stolen from other industries? In this episode with Dr. Lior Tamir, he and Dr. Killeen discuss the ideas formed throughout their times in different industries, focusing on fantastic cues experience and how we […]
Listen Now In the Dental Success Network and Dental Success Institute, hitting black belt status means achieving 50% take-home revenue as a practice owner. But how do you get there? Today, Dr. Killeen breaks down the key overhead targets—from staff costs to supplies and labs—that make this level of profitability possible. If you’re not at 50% yet, don’t worry. […]
Listen Now Dental injuries can happen in an instant—from a simple chipped tooth to a full-blown jaw fracture. In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen shares a real-life trauma case and breaks down how dental teams can be prepared for these unpredictable emergencies. Do you and your team know exactly what to do when a patient calls with a […]
Listen Now Building a systemized dental practice can feel like chipping away at solid rock—slow, exhausting, and sometimes discouraging. Today, Dr. Killeen shares the story of Robber’s Cave in Lincoln, NE, and how one man’s relentless effort to dig it out mirrors the journey of practice ownership. Progress may be slow, but with the right tools, you […]
Listen Now Growth doesn’t happen by accident—it happens through feedback. In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen breaks down feedback loops and how they shape everything from your practice’s performance to your team’s success. Are you getting the right data? Are you responding to it effectively? Learn how to harness feedback loops to make better decisions, improve systems, and keep your […]
Listen Now Making big decisions—whether in your dental practice or personal life—can be intimidating. But what if you could turn fear into a tool for better choices? Today, Dr. Killeen dives into fear-setting, a powerful exercise that helps you break down worst-case scenarios, manage risks, and move forward with confidence. Tune in to learn how this simple mindset […]
Listen Now Can a dentist opt out of being a leader? Not really. Whether you embrace it or not, your team looks to you for guidance, direction, and the example of how things should be done. Today, Dr. Killeen breaks down why leadership isn’t about personality—it’s about responsibility. You don’t have to be the loudest in the […]
Listen Now Leadership isn’t just about setting goals—it’s about meeting the deeper needs of the people who rely on you. Today, Dr. Killeen breaks down Gallup’s four essential traits of great leaders: Trust, Compassion, Stability, and Hope. Whether you’re leading a dental practice, a family, or a community, these qualities make all the difference. Tune in to […]
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