The Nifty Thrifty Dentists

Dr. Albert Capati joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss the benefits of CBD Oil in the Dental Practice.

Nini Nguyen is a contestant on Season 16 of Top Chef and is the Culinary Director of Cook Space in Brooklyn, NY. Hailing from New Orleans, LA, she is the daughter of Vietnamese immigrants, and she embraces both culinary influences in her cooking style. In this episode, she gives us customer service and business overhead tips that can translate to our practices. Join us as we discuss topics ranging from her favorite Vietnamese food to dressing up as the ghost from the movie The Ring. Notes of Interest *Nini Nguyen says that Top Chef was a life changing experience She says that Top Chef is like summer camp except someone gets eliminated every week *Nini pursued a traditional college career, and earned a degree in business marketing from Louisiana State University, but realized her true passion was in cooking. *She started working in her home town, New Orleans, at Sucre and Coquette, specializing in pastries. *In 2012, Nini decided to move from the Big Easy to the Big Apple *She honed her skills at Eleven Madison park in NYC and nationwide at Dinner Lab *Nini says that working in the restaurant industry is a labor of love Dong Phuong Bakery is her favorite Bakery in New Orleans Dong Phuong Bakery is known for their Banh Mi and Meat Pies Nini pranked her Top Chef castmates by dressing up as the Ghost from the Ring and scaring them Links Nini Nguyen Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/idreamof.nini/ Top Chef– http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef Everything New Orleans – https://gonola.com/ Dong Phuong Bakery - http://dpbakeshop.com/ Acknowledgements: "Make 'Em Say Uhh! is property of Master P and No Limit Records "Still Fly" is property of Big Tymers

Dr. Anissa Holmes is a practicing Dentist, podcaster, speaker, coach and the creator of Delivering WoW. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Dr. Holmes has called Kingston, Jamaica home for over a decade. Delivering WoW is a movement aimed at empowering Dentists to provide “WoW” experiences to gain “freedom” in their practices. Anissa joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from Goat Head soup to the importance of discovering your “why.” Notes of Interest *We are celebrating one year of the Nifty Thrifty Podcast! *Dr. Anissa Holmes is the creator of Delivering WoW. *She had a practice in Birmingham, AL before moving to Kingston Jamaica. *She grew up in New Orleans and considers herself a southern girl. *Find your why for your career and it will set you apart. *She grew up in a working-class family in New Orleans and put herself through college working 3 jobs. *Take a leap of faith and invest in yourself. *Anissa prefers Cajun food over Jamaican *Delivering WoW has multiple programs to help Dentists reach the next level *Dental Profit Academy launches in June. Links Dental Marketing and Profits FB Page – https://www.facebook.com/groups/deliveringwow/ Delivering WoW – https://www.deliveringwow.com/ Delivering WoW U – https://www.deliveringwowu.com/ Delivering WoW Bootcamp – https://deliveringwowcourse.com/infopage Delivering WoW Summit – https://deliveringwowsummit.com/ Jamaican Patois – http://jamaicanpatwah.com/ Everything New Orleans – https://gonola.com/ Acknowledgements: The Tonight Show is Property of NBC “To Be Loved” by Bob Marley is Property of Universal Music Group

Have you seen the “Tiny Homes” featured on HGTV? Well, Dr. Anna Cowdin started up Nomad Dental as a mobile dental practice using the “Tiny Home” style! In this small but jam-packed episode, Dr. Cowdin shares her amazing story of how she first came up with the idea to now serving patients all around Dallas, TX. She joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her new Flossy Fix business venture to her absolute disdain for Miniature Golf. Notes of Interest *Anna Cowdin is “The Nomad Dentist” in Dallas Texas. *As a millennial, she was nervous about committing to the expense of a single location and saw that people couldn’t take off during the day for their dental appointments. *She started researching mobile dentistry. Retrofitted vehicles can break down easily, so a tiny house we a great option. *People already know about tiny houses, so the concept wasn’t so foreign to people. *Her husband was onboard when she told him about the idea, but several tiny home builders did not want to respond. *After finding someone to build the tiny office, she had trouble finding a company to design the office because it was a new idea. *The plan was ultimately laid out in chalk on their driveway. *The construction process was difficult and required her to drive an hour and a half regularly after dental school classes to problem solve. *Her classmate drove the tiny office to Texas just 2 hours after they finished it. *She finished the rest of the office while 8 months pregnant in her driveway. *Banks do not loan money for a mobile dental clinic unless the clinic has been in business for two years, so they had to personally finance. *Her first patient was a landscaper in the neighborhood in July. It was 6 months from start to finish for her project. *The office is going well and runs mostly on solar. *They stay in each spot for about 2 weeks and rotate through several locations. *The office has one assistant and a marketing specialist. *People are surprised when they walk in for the first time. *Rapid fire questions about little things! *She also runs a dental hygiene subscription box called Flossyfix Links Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Nomad Dental – https://www.nomad-dental.com/ Tiny House Central https://www.hgtv.com/shows/tiny-house-living Acknowledgements: “It’s a Small World” property of The Walt Disney Company.

Dr. Josh Brower is a practicing Dentist, an implant educator, and an expert Woodworker. Speaking of woodworking, Dr. Brower has created wood masterpieces in his own shop that ranged from custom tables to a wooden replica of Noah’s Ark. But he is not only a Dentist that works great with wood. He’s one of the most prominent implant educators in the country and has trained many Dentists in both full size and mini dental implants. Join Glenn and Vinh as they talk to Dr. Brower about Dental implants, his love for all things wood, and his obsession with bow ties. Notes of Interest *Mango Voice is running a Nifty Thrifty deal (20% off ALL phones, Free Fax, Free Mobile App). *Recorded at Voices of Dentistry *Dr. Brower is an avid woodworker and enjoys working on his 7-acres of woodworker’s paradise. *Who’s cheaper, Dutch or Asians? *Want to know the best wood for making a spanking paddle? *Implants- When choosing standard vs mini implants, consider the load and patient factors in your decision *The best and worst wood to work with? Walnut is the Neiman Marcus of woods! *Dr. Brower operates numerous CE courses and implantology sites (see links) *Dr. Brower is the fly bowtie guy #BTF Links Mango Voice – https://mangovoice.com/ Dr. Brower’s practice- http://www.smilesforsiouxland.com/ Hard to find wood- www.hardtofindwood.com Mini Dental Implant Masters- https://www.facebook.com/groups/minidentalimplants/ Real World Dental Implant Mentoring- https://www.facebook.com/groups/172898643208254/ Get Dental Training Facebook group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/346965125774888/ Get Dental Training Website-https://www.getdentaltraining.com/ *Acknowledgements * Stephen Colbert Show on CBS Conan O’Brien Show on TBS

Dr. Leonard Tau is a practicing Dentist, renown speaker, and heads up the Dental Division of Birdeye. Did we mention that he’s an expert on Online Reviews and how to manage the digital minefield we call Online Reputation? Dr. Leonard Tau jumped into the online review world by creating his own platform (iSocial Reviews) and now with Birdeye (the leader in online review acquisition). Join Glenn and Vinh as they talk to Dr. Tau about topics ranging from being mistaken for a Chinese guy and his for Pat’s Cheesesteaks. Notes of Interest *Dr. Leonard Tau has a FFS practice in Philadelphia *His office is haunted by the spirit of the previous Dentist owner *The presence of the spirit was confirmed by Ghost Hunters *Dr. Tau created iSocial Reviews an Online Review Platform *iSocial Reviews was bought out by Birdeye *Birdeye is the leader in Online Review Acqusition *Dr. Tau is in charge of the Dental Division of Birdeye *He is a renown speaker on the topic of Online Reviews *Due to his unique name, he is commonly mistaken for a Chinese guy *Nifty Thrifty Deal for Birdeye – $2,000 annually which translates to $167 per month!! *(Must sign up for Birdeye through Dr. Tau to get the Nifty Deal!) *Mango voice VOIP – Ask for the Nifty Thrifty Deal (20% off ALL phones, Free Fax, Free Mobile App) Links Pennsylvania Center for Dental Excellence – http://philadelphiapa.dentist/ Birdeye – https://birdeye.com/ Dr. Leonard Tau Speaker Profile- https://www.dentalspeakersbureau.com/speaker/leonard-tau/ Mango Voice – https://mangovoice.com/ Pat’s Cheeesteak Sandwiches – http://www.patskingofsteaks.com/ Acknowledgements The Tonight Show is property of NBC The Ellen Show is property of Sony Pictures Television What Happened to That Boy is property of Birdman

Kerry Lepicek and Machell Hudson are productive hygienists and Hygiene Superstars. Kerry is a practicing hygienist and a Clinical Coach Director for OraVital. Machell Hudson works with Dr. Bruce Baird as a hygienist and is a coach with The Productive Dentist Academy. These two ladies have joined forces to help offices turn their hygiene programs from “loss leaders” to high production powerhouses. Join Glenn and Vinh as they discuss topics ranging from Biofilm to Louis Vuittons. Notes of Interest *This episode recorded “Live” at Voices of Dentistry event! *Machell Hudson is the top producing Hygienist in the Heartland Dental Network. *Machell helps coaches dental professionals by implementing strategies she uses in private practice *The Productive Dentist Academy(PDA) is one of the top Dental Consulting companies in the Industry *One of the main PDA goals is to help offices increase production and decrease stress *Kerry Lepicek helps practices increase production with the OraVital protocol *The OraVital system halts the progress of periodontal disease while controlling the oral systemic link. *OraVital incorporates biofilm testing, prescribed antimicrobial rinses, and a unique home care regimen *Dr. James Hyland, who is Kerry’s Father, is the CEO of OraVital *Kerry and Machell both agree that educating patients about the “Oral-Systemic” link is key to treatment plan acceptance *Vinh tried to test Kerry’s “Canadian politeness” by intentionally referring to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as Garry Trudeau (creator of Doonesbury comic strip)

Dr. Thu Nguyen is a Dental Super Mom (Quebecois edition)! She is arguably the most famous Vietnamese Dentist in Canada. Dr. Nguyen is a successful practice owner, mother of three boys, a polyglot (speaks four languages for those too lazy to look that up), and an expert at Beach Body workout DVDs. She’s got a unique story and great insight on getting that work/life balance we all need. Dr. Thu Nguyen joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from her Instagram workout photos to her love for Pho and pasta. Notes of Interest *Looking for a Paperless option in your practice? Yapi is a great option *Everyone tries out their long- lost French skills- translate if you dare! *Work life balance: Started 10 years ago with a small office and began to grow her knowledge in business leadership. She has grown her practice to 6 ops. *Biggest advice for moms: Have help. Her parents help care for the kids as well as having help at home. Getting help in some areas of your life can help your life thrive. *Being multilingual in a practice: Quebec uses French and English, it depends on the patient background. *Canadian Healthcare: Dr Nguyen finds American Insurance discussion perplexing because it is not something they deal with in Canada. She discusses children’s Medicare treatment limitations as well as Medicaid challenges to improve payout for treatment. *Growing up in Italy: Now we understand why the Swiss are neutral! Dr. Nguyen speaks Italian, French, English, and Vietnamese *Dr. Thu Nguyen is a big fan of Beachbody Workout DVDs and posts her workouts on Instagram *Life in Canada: Canadians love to eat snow with maple syrup, and Dr. Nguyen is a fan of Celine Dion *Mean courtship practices: Dr. Vo’s wife glared at him the first time he saw her, Dr. Nguyen threw away gifts from her future husband, but he persisted for 10 years. *Dr. Nguyen is a big fan of Instapot cooking. Links Yapi – https://yapiapp.co/ – Nifty Thrifty Deal for Yapi – $200 credit towards ANY Yapi Plan and 3 months of Insta review for FREE! (Mention Nifty Thrifty Dentists) Dr. Thu Nguyen Practice – https://drethunguyen.com/en/ Instant Pot Vietnamese Food Recipes – https://www.facebook.com/groups/1743007402687050/ Instant Pot – https://instantpot.com/ Celine Dion – http://www.celinedion.com/ Acknowledgements “pour que tu maimes” is property of Celine Dion

Calvin Wong, is an actor, writer, producer, and an expert in Board Games. Wait. You still don’t know who he is? Well, if you watched Crazy Rich Asians then you’ll recognize him as PT Goh! Peik Lin’s (Awkwafina) brother…..Wye Mun’s (Ken Jeong) son. He had so many funny moments with Constance Wu (Rachel Chu) and literally stole every scene he was in. Calvin joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from the social significance of Crazy Rich Asians to how many times a day fans ask him to do the heart sign from the movie. Notes of Interest *Loves board games *This is his first major film *He actually loves being behind the camera even more than acting *The Role of PT was supposed to have no lines *What was is like to work with the other actors, especially in the lunch scene. *Ken Jeong was over the top and able to come up with so many variations on a scene *How has the movie changed his life? *Was the lunch place a real house? *What was it like meeting Michelle Yeoh? *This movie is meaningful to the Asian community! Links Nifty Thrifty CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Calvin Wong Twitter – https://twitter.com/ithayla?lang=en Calvin Wong podcast – https://www.dinganddentcast.com/ Calvin Wong Board Game site – https://www.boardgameprices.com/ Acknowledgements Crazy Rich Asians is property of Warner Bros Pictures Crazy Rich Asians soundtrack is property of Water Tower Music

Dr. Zak Allmand is a practicing Dentist, Entrepreneur, and certified Star Wars nerd. As the co-founder of Apex Payment Solutions, Dr. Allmand has been helping Dental practices save thousands in merchant services fees and educating Dentists on how merchant services works. He joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from the most ridiculous merchant services fees he has seen to why he refuses to accept the latest incarnation of Han Solo. Notes of Interest *Dr. Zak Allmand is a Dentist as well as the co-founder of Apex Payment Solutions *Graduated in 2005, Completed an AEGD while in the Air Force, then set up a practice in Indianapolis. *Friend with a merchant services company asked him to test the services before launching the current platform. *As a dentist, he understands the nature of the business, and knows ways to save money in your office. *He is a big Star Wars fan. Why didn’t Holdo just use autopilot? What happened to Luke Skywalker for him to contemplate murder? Why did Solo flop? *Who was the best Star Wars character? Least favorite? The hottest? *Dental poll? Don’t ask! *Why wouldn’t you want to save money? *Listen for the special Nifty Deal! Links Apex Payment Solutions – https://www.apexpaymentsolutions.com/ Dr. Zak Allmand Practice – https://www.mononfamilydental.com/ Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Acknowledgements: “Undercover boss: Starkiller Base” Saturday Night Live. NBC. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog. “Attack of the Clones Premiere” Saturday Night Live. NBC.

Tu David Phu is an award-winning chef and contestant on season 15 of the hit show Top Chef. Chef Phu’s mission is to inspire others with his story of perseverance and to bring people together through his cooking. Chef Tu David Phu joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from his love for Pho (Vietnamese Noodle Soup) to how the contestants of season 15 were the most chill ever. Notes of Interest *Nifty Thrifty CE event- November 10th – Early bird pricing is $99 *Dr. Danny Domingue, Dr. Colin Lathrop, Dr. Meghna Dassani, and Dr. Shakila Angadi will all be presenting *Being a contestant on Top Chef has blessed him with many other opportunities *Vietnamese food has a very long history *He has been cooking for years, but still has not mastered some of the skills of his mother and aunties. *He is working currently with food robotics on a project caller “Creator” in San Francisco. *He has a strong desire to bring healthy organic foods at all price points to make it accessible to everyone. *What are the hosts and judges like on the show- they are all very helpful. *Much of the drama on the show is instigated through producers, or due to insecurity of the cast. *Pho ga- heritage chicken is his go to Vietnamese meal *He has a lot of favorite meals in Vietnamese cuisine. *As an immigrant, he experienced a lot of self-shame, but is glad to see people becoming proud of their heritage and culture. *How can you dress up Ramen? It doesn’t take much to fancy it up. *Quickfire challenges on Top Chef you see on the show are very real. *He found the outdoor cooking challenge to be especially unique. *Chef was appreciative of the opportunity to share his story on such a big platform. *He has a lot of familial and professional chefs that have influenced his career. *Current projects mostly focus producing food products. He may do some popup cooking experiences occasionally. He is also working on producing a project called “Earth’s Kitchen” for PBS. Links Chef Tu David Phu – https://cheftu.com/ Top Chef – http://www.bravotv.com/top-chef Beef Pho Recipe – https://www.vietworldkitchen.com/blog/2008/10/pho-beef-noodle-soup.html

Dr. Brady Frank is a practicing Dentist, best selling author, speaker, dental coach and the creator of the DDSO Alliance. Dr. Frank is well known as a leader and innovator in the Dental Industry. Having previously founded the Osteoready Implant company, he is now focused on creating a “Dentist Driven” DSO model. Brady joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss topics ranging from challenging his sons in basketball to the importance of keeping the idea of “Dentist owned” Dental practices alive. Notes of Interest *Dr Brady Frank- is the founder of Osteoready Implants, a well-known clinician, and practice transition specialist. *What is a DDSO Alliance?- Dentist owned DSO *Dr. Frank has a passion for helping young dentists become owners through many different avenues. *He is the former owner of Osteoready implants *What is the purpose of a DDSO?- Gaining corporate level advantages while being a private practice to improve dentistry *By gaining better entrepreneurial skills, we can create more dentist owners *What’s a pod? A small group of practices that join together *Offering long-term equity to an associate/ part owner creates longevity in the practice *There are lots of advantages to creating a work life balance by being part of a pod *First step to starting a DDSO- education using free resources (DDSOalliance.com, DDSOblueprint.com, DDSOfunnels.com) *Online community adds another level of support *Dr. Anh Le (Dr. Vinh Nguyen’s partner) drops in to talk about his experience with DDSO Alliance Links The DDSO Alliance – http://theddsoalliance.com/bfc-client-use-blueprint-funnel21122062 DDSO Blueprint – http://ddsoblueprint.com/ddso-blueprint-process1

Dr. Joshua Austin and Dr. Andrea Janik are a legitimate Dental Power Couple. Actually, Dr. Janik is the power player and Dr. Austin just rides her coat-tails. Dr. Janik is in charge of a large group practice in San Antonio that is dedicated to comprehensive care with advanced, proven technology. Dr. Austin lives in a Dental Fantasyland that involves part-time podcasting, writing jibberish, and talking about himself in front of a bored crowd. Join Glenn and Vinh as they dive into the one question that is on everyone’s mind. What does Andrea see in Joshua? Notes of Interest *Dr. Andrea Janik graduated from the Best Dental School in the country – Baylor College of Dentistry *Dr. Joshua Austin graduated from UT San Antonio They met at a Dental meeting (*super surprise there) *Their biggest fight has been over the true meaning of what a “chamfer” margin is *The have two kids – Graham a Golden Doodle and Fig a Labradoodle *Dr. Austin is a contributing writer for Dental Economics and a renown Dental Speaker *Dr. Janik owns a multi-specialty practice with a team of 18 professionals *Both Docs are fans of the Texas Rangers. Dr. Austin’s favorite player is Yu Darvish and Dr. Janik’s is Joe Nathan *They are currently engaged and the wedding is set for later this year Links: Dr. Joshua Austin Practice – http://www.joshuaaustindds.com/index.asp?N=dentist-San-Antonio-TX-Home&C=1052&P=22364 Dr. Andrea Janik Practice – http://www.culebrasmiles.com/ Dr. Austin and Dr. Janik on TV – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PP3bk-n_i3E Dental Economics Magazine – http://www.dentaleconomics.com/articles/print/volume-108/issue-1/science-tech/pearls-for-your-practice.html *Acknowledgements * Newlywed Game Show is property of ABC

Scott Keyes is the founder of Scott’s Cheap Flights, a web service that alerts you when there is a ridiculously great travel deal. Scott is the flight searcher-in-chief, spending 8-12 hours a day on Google Flights and he oversees daily operations at Scott’s Cheap Flights. He has traveled to 45 countries (and 45 states!) and has lived in Mexico (Oaxaca), Mozambique (Maputo), Chile (Santiago), and the United States (all over). Scott joins Glenn and Vinh to discuss his favorite vacation destinations and his love for Mauritian cuisine. Notes of Interest: *Scott’s Cheap Flights sends you alerts when there is a great deal. There are three membership plans and they are $5 or less per month. *Scott’s Cheap Flights was created when Scott created a “cheap tickets” newsletter for his friends. *His newsletter and website exploded overnight and is now one of the most popular travel deal sites on the web *Growth of Scott’s Cheap Flights has been driven by word-of-mouth, press coverage, flight giveaways, and Reddit. *Many of the deals Keyes offers are a result of what he calls “fat-finger discounts (airline employee priced it at $59 instead of $590)” *Some of his most brag-worthy finds include round-trip tickets to Kenya for $310, Rio for $363, and Bali for $348. Links from the show: Scott’s Cheap Flights – https://scottscheapflights.com/ Chez Dodo – http://www.chezdodopdx.net/ The Nifty Thrifty Dentist CE Event – http://niftybackup.getpracticegrowth.com/ce-event/ Legwork PRM – https://www.legworkprm.com/ Keating Dental Arts – https://keatingdentalarts.com/ Wallace Specialty Insurance – http://www.insurance4dds.com/ Online Dental Consulting – https://onlinedentalconsulting.com/ Acknowledgements “Anger Management” is property of Columbia studios “SNL” is property of NBC studios “Never Gonna Give you up” is property of Rick Astley and RCA records No copyright infringement intended