Crown Council Mentor of the Month | Helping Dental Teams Build a Culture of Success

"The Debt Trap - The Dark Side of Debt and Barrowing In Dentistry"  Ms. Wendel joined T Bank in 2006 as Market President in Dental, Professional, and Executive lending with the primary responsibility of developing the Bank’s highly successful national dental lending platform from the ground up. In addition to serving the lending needs of dental professionals, her role includes working with their trusted advisors crafting financing solutions to meet their clients’ financial goals. Ms. Wendel graduated with a B.A. from UC Berkeley, and in 1994 she joined the Matsco Companies, a financing company that was subsequently purchased by Wells Fargo. She started out as an inside sales representative in both the commercial, industrial, and dental industries, transitioning after two years to a full-time role in outside sales for the West Coast dental lending division. From there, she was promoted to Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo’s National Dental Programs division.

"You're The Boss"  Barbara Freet, PHR, Founder and President/CEO, specializes in consulting, product development, sales and training. She is sought out by professional groups and private employers as a guest speaker on a variety of employment-related topics. She founded the company in 1991.

Ms. Wendel joined T Bank in 2006 as Market President in Dental, Professional, and Executive lending with the primary responsibility of developing the Bank’s highly successful national dental lending platform from the ground up. In addition to serving the lending needs of dental professionals, her role includes working with their trusted advisors crafting financing solutions to meet their clients’ financial goals. Ms. Wendel graduated with a B.A. from UC Berkeley, and in 1994 she joined the Matsco Companies, a financing company that was subsequently purchased by Wells Fargo. She started out as an inside sales representative in both the commercial, industrial, and dental industries, transitioning after two years to a full-time role in outside sales for the West Coast dental lending division. From there, she was promoted to Business Development Officer for Wells Fargo’s National Dental Programs division.

Bidding adieu to his last "real job" as Al Gore's speechwriter, Dan Pink went freelance to spark a right-brain revolution in the career marketplace. With a trio of influential bestsellers, Dan Pink has changed the way companies view the modern workplace. In the pivotal "A Whole New Mind", Pink identifies a sea change in the global workforce -- the shift of an information-based corporate culture to a conceptual base, where creativity and big-picture design dominates the landscape. His latest book, "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko", is an evolutionary transformation of the familiar career guide. Replacing linear text with a manga-inspired comic, Pink outlines six career laws vastly differing from the ones you've been taught. Members of the Johnny Bunko online forum participated in an online contest to create the seventh law -- "stay hungry."  

Bidding adieu to his last "real job" as Al Gore's speechwriter, Dan Pink went freelance to spark a right-brain revolution in the career marketplace.With a trio of influential bestsellers, Dan Pink has changed the way companies view the modern workplace. In the pivotal "A Whole New Mind", Pink identifies a sea change in the global workforce -- the shift of an information-based corporate culture to a conceptual base, where creativity and big-picture design dominates the landscape. His latest book, "The Adventures of Johnny Bunko", is an evolutionary transformation of the familiar career guide. Replacing linear text with a manga-inspired comic, Pink outlines six career laws vastly differing from the ones you've been taught. Members of the Johnny Bunko online forum participated in an online contest to create the seventh law -- "stay hungry."  

Dan is an alumnus of Kansas State University and began his career at KPMG. He joined Cain Watters and Associates as a financial planner in 1997. When the company developed a partnership structure in 2008, Dan was elected to oversee CWA as its managing partner due to his previous success in serving over 100 clients for over 10 years. In addition to seeing long-term clients, he oversees the financial planning process as well as the financial planners as the managing partner. He regularly shares his knowledge at the CWA Practice Transition Seminar, dental society meetings and study clubs nationwide. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) license from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs. Dan is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending as much time as possible waterskiing, snow skiing and running. He is married to Kim and has two children Justin and Jenna.

Dan is an alumnus of Kansas State University and began his career at KPMG. He joined Cain Watters and Associates as a financial planner in 1997. When the company developed a partnership structure in 2008, Dan was elected to oversee CWA as its managing partner due to his previous success in serving over 100 clients for over 10 years. In addition to seeing long-term clients, he oversees the financial planning process as well as the financial planners as the managing partner. He regularly shares his knowledge at the CWA Practice Transition Seminar, dental society meetings and study clubs nationwide. He is a Certified Financial Planner and has a Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) license from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants. He is also an Investment Advisor Representative and a member of the Texas Society of CPAs. Dan is an avid outdoor enthusiast and enjoys spending as much time as possible waterskiing, snow skiing and running. He is married to Kim and has two children Justin and Jenna.

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as, "someone who has quietly become one of the most in luential people in America," Andy Andrews is the author of 3 New York Times bestsellers. Zig Ziglar said, "Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.  Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak about the principles contained in his books.  Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue both on paper and on stage.  

Hailed by a New York Times reporter as, "someone who has quietly become one of the most in luential people in America," Andy Andrews is the author of 3 New York Times bestsellers. Zig Ziglar said, "Andy Andrews is the best speaker I have ever seen.  Andy has spoken at the request of four different United States presidents and toured military bases around the world, being called upon by the Department of Defense to speak about the principles contained in his books.  Arguably, there is no single person on the planet better at weaving subtle yet life-changing lessons into riveting tales of adventure and intrigue both on paper and on stage.  

Steve Gross, M.S.W., is the Founder and Chief Playmaker of the Life is GoodKids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit   Steve is a leader in the field of psychological trauma response and a pioneer in utilizing playful engagement and meaningful relationships to overcome the devastating impact of early childhood trauma.   Steve’s talents have been called upon to respond to some of the greatest catastrophes of our time, including the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina,earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, and the 2012 Newtown school shooting. At the heart of his work, Steve helps others discover the power of optimism so that they can build resilience and bring greater joy, connection, courage and creativity to their lives. 

Steve Gross, M.S.W., is the Founder and Chief Playmaker of the Life is GoodKids Foundation, a 501(c)(3) non-profit   Steve is a leader in the field of psychological trauma response and a pioneer in utilizing playful engagement and meaningful relationships to overcome the devastating impact of early childhood trauma.   Steve’s talents have been called upon to respond to some of the greatest catastrophes of our time, including the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina,earthquakes in Haiti and Japan, and the 2012 Newtown school shooting. At the heart of his work, Steve helps others discover the power of optimism so that they can build resilience and bring greater joy, connection, courage and creativity to their lives. 

With competition on the rise and dental fees in decline, separating your practice from the rest is critical for the best patients know who you, where to find you, and why they should choose you.   In this information-packed Mentor of the Month for every Crown Council team member, you’ll discover: The one characteristic that will make your practice a magnate for attracting the best talent in your market. What no other practice can copy that will attract more new patients. The secret fuel for more positive on-line reviews for your practice. A NEW, free tool that will turbo-charge your team and help you deliver exceptional service that patients rave about. A weekly habit your team can develop that will dramatically increase case acceptance. 8 Secrets of top performing teams that you can copy to create exceptional results in your practice. What top teams know about team performance and what they do about it to stay on top.

With competition on the rise and dental fees in decline, separating your practice from the rest is critical for the best patients know who you, where to find you, and why they should choose you.   In this information-packed Mentor of the Month for every Crown Council team member, you’ll discover: The one characteristic that will make your practice a magnate for attracting the best talent in your market. What no other practice can copy that will attract more new patients. The secret fuel for more positive on-line reviews for your practice. A NEW, free tool that will turbo-charge your team and help you deliver exceptional service that patients rave about. A weekly habit your team can develop that will dramatically increase case acceptance. 8 Secrets of top performing teams that you can copy to create exceptional results in your practice. What top teams know about team performance and what they do about it to stay on top.

Mark Scharenbroich, is native Minnesotan who has spoken to more than 3,500 audiences, earned an Emmy award, and been inducted into the National Speakers Association’s prestigious Hall of Fame. Mark has spent his career working in both education and business, discovering how some of the best organizations and industry leaders build a culture that encourages personal and professional growth. As our Mentor of the Month, you’ll be hearing a message that is designed to improve your engagement at work, enhance team collaboration and fuel our passion to serve others. His method is unconventional and fun and he is our Crown Council Mentor of the Month

Chris Malone was a presenter at the Crown Council’s 21st Annual Event in Salt Lake City.  His message on The Human Brand was so compelling we decided to release it as a Mentor of the Month presentation.  In the digital age where there is such a great temptation to only communicate electronically, Chris talks about keeping the human face on your practice.   He has worked with hundreds of senior executives in organizations ranging from Fortune 500 companies to start-ups and non-profits.  He was chief marketing officer at Choice Hotels International and has held senior marketing and sales positions at leading organizations including the Coca-Cola Company, the National Basketball Association and Procter & Gamble.  He is the Crown Council Mentor of the Month.