In this episode of the Growing A Dental Practice podcast, host Mike Hennan welcomes back a special guest, Dr. Karl Walker-Finch. They discuss Karl's previous appearances on the show and the recognition he has received from other podcasts. They also touch on Karl's journey as a practice owner and his recent book launch. Tune in to learn more about Karl's experiences and insights in the dental industry. Timestamps [00:01:18] Jazz Gulati's inspiring podcast. [00:04:41] Expanding to new audiences. [00:09:22] Writing a book vs running a marathon. [00:13:04] Dealing with challenges in practice. [00 ..read more

In this episode of the Growing a Dental Practice podcast, hosts Mike Hennan and Hazel Woodward discuss various strategies and tactics for growing a dental practice using social media. Tune in to learn valuable tips for starting, running, and growing a successful dental practice. Timestamps [00:00:49] Shift in awareness around social media. [00:03:58] Disjointed marketing strategies. [00:10:29] Stock photos damaging your brand. [00:12:45] Reels and social media. [00:17:53] Trending audio explained. [00:19:22] Content creation for our listeners. Detailed Synopsis Over the years, dentists and den ..read more

In this episode of the Growing a Dental Practice podcast, host Mike Hennan is joined by Dr. Sarika Shah and Rishi Shah, the owners of Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf, London. They discuss their unique partnership as a husband-wife team and share insights into running a successful dental practice. Dr. Sarika Shah has 17 years of experience as a dentist and holds an MSc in restorative dentistry, while Rishi Shah brings a different perspective as a non-dentist. Listen to learn more about their journey and the strategies they have used to grow their practice. Timestamps [00:00:59] Husband-wif ..read more

    In this episode of Growing a Dental Practice, co-hosts Hazel and Mike discuss the importance of email marketing for dental practices. Mike shares actionable tips and strategies for implementing effective email campaigns. Listeners are encouraged to watch the podcast replay on YouTube for a visual demonstration of the process. Timestamps [00:01:11] Email marketing for dental practices. [00:05:31] Email marketing challenges [00:08:09] Dental care affordability and perceptions. [00:11:29] Email marketing platforms [00:15:23] Email marketing timing. [00:19:30] Emailing patients over ..read more

  In this episode of Growing A Dental Practice, host Hazel Woodward interviews Dr. Dan Rogers, the owner of Bamboo Cosmetic Dentistry in Cardiff, Wales. They discuss Dr. Rogers' background and journey in the dental industry, from his early days as an associate dentist to eventually buying his own practice. Tune in to learn more about Dr. Rogers' experience and insights into growing a successful dental practice. Timestamps [00:03:02] Expanding private offerings. [00:07:12] Transitioning from associate to principal. [00:09:05] Transition to cosmetic dentistry. [00:13:29] COVID's impact on c ..read more

In this episode of Growing A Dental Practice, host Mike Hennan is joined by John Waller, The On Hold Guy. They discuss how John has been helping dental practices turn hold time into sold time for over 25 years. John shares insights and strategies for improving the patient experience during phone calls. Tune in to learn how to make the most of hold time in your dental practice. Timestamps [00:02:05] Trading bubble gum for corgi toys. [00:04:23] The origin of Bluetooth. [00:08:57] On hold marketing benefits. [00:11:21] $2 a day for what? [00:15:07] On-hold marketing practices. [00:19:23] No cost ..read more

In this episode of the Growing Your Dental Practice podcast, Mike and Hazel discuss a new development in the social media world that will have a positive impact on SEO, website rankings, and getting found on Google. Tune in to learn more about this exciting update and its potential benefits for your dental practice. Timestamps [00:01:30] Google Business Profile update. [00:05:23] Backlinks and website credibility. [00:11:15] Accurate data from Instagram. [00:13:03] Updating social media accounts. [00:17:10] Including social media links on Google business profile. [00:19:06] Want to be kept in ..read more

What it Takes to Grow a Dental Practice with Jennifer Dreyfus In this episode of Growing a Dental Practice, host Mike Hennon is joined by Jennifer Dreyfus from Cultivate Advisors. Jennifer shares her rich experience as a seasoned entrepreneur and business advisor, discussing her journey in financial planning, corporate banking, and growing a dental company to three locations with over $3.4 million in annual revenue. Tune in to hear Jennifer's insights and strategies for success in the dental industry. [00:02:31] Change in career direction. [00:05:33] Business in the dental industry. [00:09:49 ..read more

In this episode of the Growing a Dental Practice podcast, host Hazel Woodward is joined by Mark and Adam from Sociable Guys. Mark and Adam share their background in event management and social media, and how they transitioned into running ads for different sectors, including dental practices. They discuss the challenges of quantifying results in content marketing and the importance of paid advertising on platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok to attract new patients. [00:01:22] Transition from events to ads. [00:03:52] Modernizing dental content. [00:08:22] Constantly testing and tweak ..read more

On this episode of the Growing a Dental Practice podcast, host Mike Hennan is joined by Dr. Dave Whitlock from Rural Practices. Dr. Whitlock is the owner of three dental practices in Eastern Kentucky and is passionate about promoting dentistry in rural areas. They discuss the benefits and lifestyle of practicing dentistry in rural areas and how it is possible for dentists to pursue this path. Tune in to learn more about the opportunities and possibilities in rural dentistry. [00:01:05] Promoting rural dentistry. [00:03:37] Making a drastic life change. [00:07:03] Making a drastic life change ..read more