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In the latest episode of the Less Insurance Dependence podcast, co-hosts Gary Takacs and Naren Arulrajah explore what it truly means to be part of the top 1% of dental practices and how to reach that elite status. 

Throughout the conversation, Gary shares seven key strategies that can propel practices to the top level, hinting at several specific goals that successful practitioners should aim for. He discusses the significance of achieving a healthy work-life balance and having a high-performance team, which are crucial for overall satisfaction and success in the dental field. This engaging episode offers listeners a glimpse into the path to practice excellence, with plenty of actionable insights to help elevate their practices.

Episode Timestamps

  • 01:24 – What is a top 1% practice and how do you get there?
  • 01:37 – Live event announcement: Thriving Dentist Live Workshop in Austin, Texas. Topic: Grow Your Practice To Full Potential And Achieve An Effective Work-life Balance! The Blueprint to kickstart your year in 2025 February 1st, Time 9- to 5 pm, Location – City of Austin, TX, Register www.thrivingdentist.com/austin/
  • 04:43 – Being a top 1% practice versus having an amazing Team
  • 06:22 – Seven goals to achieve in order to get to the position of top 1% practice.
  • 08:36 – Having a treatment mix that you enjoy.
  • 09:12 – Having a work-life balance
  • 18:44 – Invitation for scheduling a Marketing Strategy Meeting
  • 19:20 – Invitation for scheduling a Coaching Strategy Meeting

Resources


Gary Takacs

Gary Takacs One of Gary's most significant achievements as a dental practice management coach is transforming his own practice, LifeSmiles, from one that was infected with PPO plans, no effective marketing strategy, and an overhead of 80% to a very successful dental practice that is currently one of the top-performing practices in the US.

With over 2,200 coaching clients, Gary has first-hand experience transforming insurance-dependent practices into thriving and profitable practices.

Through his Personalized Coaching Program, Gary shares access to the systems, strategies, processes, and experience gained over 41 years of coaching dentists and transforming over 2200 practices worldwide.

Learn More: www.thrivingdentist.com/coaching/
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Naren Arulrajah

Naren ArulrajahAs CEO of Ekwa Marketing, Naren has over a decade of experience working with dental practices and helping them attract the ideal type of patients to their practices. It is his goal to help dentists do more of the type of dentistry they love with the help and support of effective digital marketing.

Ekwa’s "Done-For-You" Digital Marketing model blends fundamental persuasion principles with an all-in-one Digital Marketing solution to help your ideal patients find you and choose you for reasons other than being on their insurance plan.

If you’re interested in finding out if Ekwa is the right fit for you and your practice, book a Free Marketing Strategy Meeting with Ekwa’s Marketing Director, Lila Stone.

Book Free Marketing Strategy Meeting: www.lessinsurancedependence.com/marketing-strategy-meeting/

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