Business Of Dentistry with Dr. Russell Kirk

Coming from a military background, I always believed that meetings were unproductive and a waste of time. When I opened my own dental practice, I hired a consultant who eventually talked me into having staff meetings in my office. And doing so changed my tune! Today I’m a strong proponent of staff meetings. On this […]

Money can be a controversial topic, but it is a necessary aspect of running any business including your dental practice. Because it’s so necessary to your practice I’ve dedicated this episode to changing the conversation about charging for providing dental services. I’ll also be talking about how to think of money as a  tool, and […]

In recent years, I’ve become passionate about a martial arts practice known as Brazilian jiu-jitsu. Incorporating this practice into my routine has taught me many lessons that apply both on the mat, and behind the chair. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry Podcast, I’m sharing three lessons I’ve learned from jiu-jitsu that can […]

Part of running an effective dental practice is setting a standard for every procedure done in the office. Developing a clinical protocol is a business skill that can make your dental business more productive and efficient. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry Podcast, I detail how to get started building a protocol, and […]

In any business we often look outside of our industry to find new perspectives and inspiration. Recently I read MJ DeMarco’s Millionaire Fast Lane, and his 5 core business concepts really struck a chord for me. While it may sound like a “get rich quick” kind of theme, it is not. On this episode of […]

One of the most important aspects of running your business, and any business for that matter, is setting your fees. Today I’ll specifically share what I’ve learned over the years, mistakes I’ve made and insights on how to successfully set your procedural fees in your dental practice. Whether you’re brand new to the business of […]

Have you ever considered that by making a few simple changes, you could increase the net profit for your practice? Today on the podcast that’s exactly what I’ll discuss including certain changes you can implement in your dental practice to increase your income. Specifically I’m sharing two different approaches to help you put more money […]

Customer service is vital to any business, and the dental industry is no exception. Every time a patient visits your practice they are measuring the quality of the service they receive. If you want to improve your small business, developing stronger relationships with your patients is a great place to start. Today on the Business […]

A new year is a great time to not only look ahead to the future, but also to reflect on the previous year. Going into 2016, instead of setting a resolution, I’ve decided to take the time to focus on what made 2015 productive. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast, I’m diving […]

Throughout my 14 years as a licensed dental professional, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to run an effective and efficient practice. One of the biggest struggles for me has been learning how to delegate tasks to staff members and spending my time focusing on my expertise: clinical work. On this episode of […]

Over the years I’ve read countless articles and books by high achievers in a variety of industries and I’ve noticed they share a common habit: a specific morning routine or ritual. Because of that I’ve created a specific routine that I do every morning. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast I’ll be […]

Promoting your business is an important aspect of running a successful dental practice, and recently I’ve done some reading on how to change the way we promote as dental business owners. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry Podcast, I’ll explore how you can grow your business by promoting from your patients’ perspective, and […]

Do you know when your slowest time of year is and your busiest time? Do you know what your collections rate is every month? To keep your practice moving in the right direction there are important numbers to know and look at every day. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast I share […]

Would you like to develop your practice around the procedures you like the most while still maintaining productivity? I wanted to do just that, and so I did. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry I explain how I went from doing numerous procedures to focusing on five key areas. And I also explain […]

In your dental business, you’re likely to come across patients who hesitate to agree with your proposed treatment plan. As I’ve learned in recent years there are three main types of objections we as dentists will hear, and ways we can help overcome them.. On this episode of the Business of Dentistry podcast, I’m elaborating […]