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In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a powerful insight from tennis legend Roger Federer about what real talent looks like. Spoiler alert: it’s not just about hand skills or speed. It’s the grit, patience, and discipline that truly separate great dentists from good ones. Dr. Killeen dives into why these underrated “talents” matter and how […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen shares a simple but powerful lesson he’s learned over the years: the clearer you are about your priorities, the easier it is to say no. In a busy dental practice, that focus can be the difference between real progress and endless busywork. Dr. Killeen walks you through a quick exercise […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen dives into a hidden cost that every practice owner faces—the Ignorance Tax. It’s the price you pay for what you don’t know or choose to ignore, from missed clinical opportunities to overlooked financial habits. Dr. Killeen shares practical examples of where this tax shows up in your practice and challenges […]
Listen Now In this episode, Dr. Killeen introduces the Profit First method—a simple but powerful approach to managing practice finances. Instead of saving profit for last, this system flips the script, prioritizing profit and clarity over chaotic end-of-month surprises. Dr. Killeen shares his take on setting up dedicated bank accounts to keep your practice on solid financial […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen dives into what it truly means to be proactive in a dental practice. It’s not just about being a “go-getter”—it’s about owning problems before they become fires, thinking ahead, and being the kind of team member who leads from wherever they stand. If you want to move from good to […]
Listen Now In today’s episode, Dr. Killeen explores the power of our first thoughts—the quick, instinctive reactions that pop into our heads when things get tough. While these snap judgments often come from our brain’s “System 1” thinking, they don’t always reflect the full picture. Dr. Killeen shares a simple but powerful way to reframe these initial […]
Listen Now Zach Shelley has been the Office Manager of a Mega-location for the past 5 years, but before that he understood dentistry from a different lens- the dental lab. Throughout his dental journey, he’s learned some key takeaways that we can learn from in the dental world. Listen in as he shares his wisdom, and how […]
Listen Now We’ve made it to Day 25 of our 5-week journey to systemize your office — but don’t worry, this isn’t the end! Dr. Killeen wraps up the series by emphasizing that systemization is a continuous journey, not a one-time project. It’s about building a culture of ongoing improvement and refining your systems as your practice […]
Listen Now On Day 24 of our 5-week journey to systemize your office, Dr. Killeen shares how to aim for “black belt” profitability with the Profit First methodology. It’s all about paying yourself first and designing a cash management system that ensures your practice stays profitable by intention — not by accident. Learn the key benchmarks for […]
Listen Now On Day 23 of our 5-week journey to systemize your office, Dr. Killeen dives into cash balance retirement plans — a powerful tool for practice owners looking to boost their retirement savings while benefiting their team. If you’re a practice owner with a higher income and a younger team, this could be the perfect strategy […]
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