Best Allison Kirk Podcasts (2024)

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self Worth – Allison Lacoursiere 35:49

11d ago35:49

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716: Increasing Confidence Through Personal Alignment & Self-Worth – Allison Lacoursiere Knowing yourself is the best thing you can do in life. It will lead to self-acceptance, self-love, and more confidence — soft skills that are vital to every business owner. To help you discover and increase your self-worth, Kirk Behrendt brings in Allison Lacou…

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee 39:49

4h ago39:49

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723: Financial Freedom VS. Financial Independence – Dr. Jim McKee Financial independence is your ultimate goal. But it won't happen if you don't plan for it! To help you achieve financial health as early as possible in your career, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share great advice that you didn't hear in …

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Jerry Garcia's Bluegrass Journey 59:02

3h ago59:02

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Episode 280: It's taken decades for the nature and impact of Jerry Garcia’s formative years as a musician and band leader to emerge and become semi-common knowledge, because for many, his devotion to old-time string band and bluegrass music between 1961 and 1964 doesn’t square with the quantum jams he’d be leading just a few years later. But becaus…

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317: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 4 with Nichoel Burdge, Kay Fritze, Allison Cook, Jen Ludwig, Mike Claugherty, Scott Gallacher, & Dee Grimm 1:08:47

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald 45:13

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722: How Airway, Jaw Joints, & Autonomic Nervous System Issues Are Creating Today’s Orthodontic Patients – Dr. Drew McDonald Today, orthodontics goes beyond just straight teeth. With better technology and better imaging, we can now include joints and airway for more comprehensive care. To highlight the importance of imaging in the future of orthodo…

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The Good Books: Hell Is a World Without You by Jason Kirk 1:09:08

7h ago1:09:08

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In today's episode I talk to Jason Kirk, author of the novel Hell Is a World Without You. If you ever wanted to know what it was like to be a hormonal evangelical teenage boy in the late-90s/early oughts (or want to revisit your mindset if you were that teenage boy), this is the book for you. This is a fun conversation. You can purchase the book th…

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721: 14 Insights From Designing Smiles With Dr. Michael Apa & Dr. Christian Coachman – Dr. Christian Coachman 1:26:45

4d ago1:26:45

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There is more than one way to design the “perfect” smile. Recently, two of the best dentists in the world, Dr. Michael Apa and Dr. Christian Coachman, debated these concepts at the Designing Smiles event in Miami. To share some of his key insights and takeaways, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, who …

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720: 2 Questions to Know if You Are Doing the Right Thing – Debra Engelhardt-Nash 46:18

1d ago46:18

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How do you know you're doing the right thing for your practice? There's an easy way to answer that, and it’s with two simple questions. To share what they are and how you can apply it to any dilemma you face, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, with her expert advice for creating the best practice cult…

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316: excited about exocad (Insights 2024) with Christine McClymont & Dr. August de Oliveira 1:05:57

3d ago1:05:57

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The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good since the 1700s" shirts for Lab Day. So many people asked us to bring them back, so we did! Get them here before April 18! https://www.bonfire.com/vftb-the-zippered-hoodie-era/ This week we talk all about the exocad event of the year, exocad Insig…

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth 1:03:19

4d ago1:03:19

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719: The Leadership Blueprint: Elevating Your Dental Practice Culture – Adriana Booth Are you feeling miserable in your practice? There's only one way to fix it, and that's by becoming a better leader. To help you achieve this, Kirk Behrendt brings back Adriana Booth, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, with a blueprint for creating a better culture in y…

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee 44:48

7d ago44:48

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718: It’s Time to Rethink TMD – Dr. Jim McKee Every area of dentistry has evolved — except TMD! It’s time to rethink it, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to dispel the myths and fears around treating TMD patients. Many patients need this treatment — so stop referring them out! To learn about the opportunit…

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#81 - Alison Scudds - Crossfit Games and the Pursuit of Success 1:41:03

8d ago1:41:03

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Welcome to Episode #81 of the Ben Thinking Podcast! Today, we're thrilled to have Alison Scudds, a renowned CrossFit athlete and coach, share her journey to the CrossFit Games and her insights on achieving success in sports and life. 🎙️ In This Episode: Alison Scudds, celebrated for her dedication and achievements in the CrossFit community, dives d…

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen 29:35

9d ago29:35

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717: 6 Steps to Leading Great Team Meetings – Robyn Theisen If you think you don't have time for team meetings — think again. You don't have time not to do them! To highlight the importance of consistent communication, Kirk Behrendt brings back Robyn Theisen, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain why meeting with your team is critical and how to…

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315: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 3 with James & James Angelone, Patrick Coon, and Peggy Alexander 1:17:18

10d ago1:17:18

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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#80 - Jessica Gibbs - Self-Made Mastery: Elevating Fitness Entrepreneurship 1:06:07

13d ago1:06:07

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Welcome to Self-Made Mastery, where we dive deep into the intersection of entrepreneurship, personal development, and fitness with Jessica Gibbs, owner of the renowned Self-Made Training Facility. In episode 80, join us as we explore invaluable insights and strategies to elevate your entrepreneurial journey while nurturing personal growth within th…

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The Good Books (Re-Release): Becca Andrews, Author of NO CHOICE 46:28

13d ago46:28

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This is a re-release of my October 2022 interview with author Becca Andrews about her book No Choice: The Destruction of Roe v. Wade and the Fight to Protect a Fundamental American Right. I was reminded of the importance of this book and others like it after reading a Wired article titled "‘In 24 Hours, You’ll Have Your Pills’: American Women Are T…

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715: Helping a Patient vs. Making Business Out of a Patient – Dr. Marco Brindis 34:27

14d ago34:27

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You need money to run your business. But your patients should always come first! To help you strike the balance of affordability, profitability, and quality care, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Marco Brindis, chairman of the Prosthodontics Department of Louisiana State University, to share his insight into a successful treatment planning process. Do…

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714: The Latest Trends in Digital Workflows – Dr. John Cranham 38:49

20d ago38:49

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Whether you like it or not, digital dentistry is the future. To help you embrace rather than fear this change, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. John Cranham, co-founder of Cranham Culp Digital Dental, to explain how he is doing the best dentistry of his career at the age of 63. High-level dentistry requires high-level technology! To learn how a digita…

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314: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 2 with Dr. Sandy & James Kirk, Dr. Ed McLaren, and Patrick Allen 1:08:44

22d ago1:08:44

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The shirts and hoodies are BACK! Back in January we sold "Dental Technicians: Making Dentist Look Good since the 1700s" shirts for Lab Day. So many people asked us to bring them back, so we did! Get them here before April 18! https://www.bonfire.com/vftb-the-zippered-hoodie-era/ Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather,…

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman 40:21

18d ago40:21

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713: 60 Minute Mastery: Time Efficiency for Hygienists – Miranda Beeson & Michelle Wakeman Do your hygienists complain about not having time? Are they constantly behind at every appointment? Don't blame them — blame your systems! To show that 60 minutes IS enough time, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and Michelle Wakeman, two of ACT’s amaz…

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#79 - Kelly Kirk - From Homeless to 222Muscle The Sofia Graham Foundation 1:54:58

24d ago1:54:58

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Uncover the remarkable tale of resilience and altruism on the Ben Thinking Podcast with host Ben Nevares in episode #79. Join us as Kelly Kirk shares her awe-inspiring journey from homelessness to becoming the driving force behind 222Muscle and The Sofia Graham Foundation. Delve into Kelly's impactful work, blending fitness innovation with charitab…

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb 1:31:03

21d ago1:31:03

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712: How Did This All Begin & How Did You Get Here? – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb In this special crossover episode, the tables are turned! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on the Dental Online Training Sharecast, a podcast by Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, founder of Dental Online Training. Kirk shares everything from his early years, the origins of ACT Dental, and his…

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Suzy Bogguss 58:59

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Episode 278: Suzy Bogguss started playing and performing on a hand-me-down guitar from her sister in small-town Illinois. After a few years making a living out west playing at ski lodges, she moved to Nashville, where she carved out a special place in 1990s country music. Amid a time of diversity and vibrancy in the format, her sweet, folky voice t…

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub 40:51

23d ago40:51

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711: Why Gross Production is the Worst Metric for Dentists – Dr. Barrett Straub A big part of having a better practice and a better life is understanding your numbers. But if you focus on the wrong ones, it can destroy your business! Gross production is one of the worst metrics for dentists, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s C…

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313: Lab Day Chicago 2024 Act 1 with Michael Wandling, Vinod Dudhat, Brian Johns, and Rob Fletcher 1:18:14

24d ago1:18:14

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman 24:30

25d ago24:30

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710: Mastering the Hand-Off; 1 Move With Big Impact – Michelle Wakeman Are you ever at the doctor’s office and feel like no one is listening? That could be happening in your own dental practice! One solution is the hand-off, an important element in your practice. Kirk Behrendt brings in Michelle Wakeman, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to explain wha…

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal 28:28

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709: The Why’s and Y’s of Zirconia – Dr. Shashikant Singhal How much do you know about zirconia? If zirconia is still a mystery, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Shashikant Singhal, Director of Education & Professional Services at Ivoclar, to explain the different types of zirconia, its properties, and what dentists get wrong wh…

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Sarah McCammon, Author of The Exvangelicals 54:04

30d ago54:04

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Today I'm talking to Sarah McCammon, NPR political correspondent and author of The Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. We talk about her personal experiences within white evangelicalism as well as how that informed her role as a journalist covering the 2015-2016 presidential campaign of Donald Trump, as well as …

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne 1:19:28

28d ago1:19:28

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708: PPO Independence: Turn ‘Do You Take My Insurance?’ Into a Winning Conversation! – Ariel Juday & Christina Byrne Whether you're fee-for-service or PPO, patients will ask the dreaded question, “Do you take my insurance?” If you're struggling to give a great answer, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Ariel Juday and Christina Byrn…

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#78 - Michael Allison - Warrior's Path: Triumph Through Trauma and Transformation 1:28:24

28d ago1:28:24

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In this conversation, Ben interviews Michael Allison, a combat veteran and motivational speaker, about his personal journey of overcoming trauma and finding personal and professional success. They discuss the importance of personal development, the impact of trauma on mental health, and the connection between personal and professional growth. Micha…

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub 54:15

30d ago54:15

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707: Why the Road Ahead for Dentists is Amazing – Dr. Barrett Straub If you want a great life as a dentist, you need a great dental practice. To help you take your first steps toward a better life, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to showcase their new membership program, the Best Practices Association. Join today and transf…

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Vince Herman plus Kyle Tuttle 58:31

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Episode 277: Few pickers have toured harder or traveled farther than jamgrass veteran Vince Herman, who co-founded the iconic Leftover Salmon 34 years ago in Colorado. Yet there are always new things to try, so he’s added the band The High Hawks to his list of collaborations. Our sit-down visit was sparked by that band’s album Mother Nature’s Show …

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#77 - Sabrina Osso - Osso Safe, Maintaining Respect and Safety in The Home 1:45:07

1M ago1:45:07

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Sabrina Osso discusses her business, Osso Safe, which aims to address home violence and create safe environments. She explains why she prefers to use the term 'home violence' instead of 'domestic violence' and emphasizes the importance of making safety a standard in all homes. Sabrina shares alarming statistics about the prevalence of home violence…

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312: From Tight Pants to Milling Burs with Renata Budny & Paul Beck 1:10:03

1M ago1:10:03

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QUEENS -Women In The Industry event is happening April 5th & 6th 2024 at Bellisimo Castle! Check out queenswomenintheindustry.com to register for this wonderful event Elvis and Barb cannot believe Voices from the Bench is still going after 6 years! We owe it all to the listeners, the sponsors, and of course the guests that make this podcast what it…

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson 43:42

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706: Leading Beyond the Chair: 4 Key Pillars for Dental Team Success – Miranda Beeson If you're not good with people, you won't have a great business — or a great life! Your first step is to master the four domains of emotional intelligence, and Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to teach you how. Get good at pe…

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee 38:56

1M ago38:56

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705: 3 Questions You Have to Answer on How Patients Enter Your Practice – Dr. Jim McKee How do patients enter your practice? It’s the most important question to consider as a dentist and business owner. To guide you through three main questions you need to answer, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jim McKee, founder of Chicago Study Club, to share a fe…

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John Leventhal 57:58

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Episode 276: John Leventhal is one of the quiet achievers of American roots music going back more than 30 years. Early on as a guitar player in his native New York City, he connected with Jim Lauderdale and Shawn Colvin, co-writing and producing their debut albums. He met his wife Rosanne Cash as they worked on the pivotal album The Wheel (see Epis…

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#76 - Eric Dagati -Elevating Athletic Performance Through Functional Movement and Baseball Development 1:22:39

1M ago1:22:39

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Unlock the secrets to peak athletic performance with Eric Dagati on Episode 76 of The Ben Thinking Podcast. Discover how functional movement and strategic baseball development strategies can elevate your game to new heights. Tune in for expert insights, practical tips, and game-changing advice to excel on and off the field. Don't miss this exclusiv…

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704: How I Discovered Happiness Through a Lot of Adversity – Dr. Kevin Groth 52:33

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704: How I Discovered Happiness Through a Lot of Adversity – Dr. Kevin Groth We all want to avoid hardship. But hard times can lead to a more fulfilling and joyful life. To share how adversity was important to his happiness, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Kevin Groth to highlight the important lessons and habits he learned that transformed his life.…

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311: LIVE ON TAPE FROM CAL-LAB 2024 with Basil Callahan, Sean Siegel, Jim Thacker, and Jeff Stronk 1:16:51

1M ago1:16:51

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Want to go on the ULTIMATE exocad vacation? Endless fun, epic weather, amazing food, exotic culture, and two days all about the greatest software in dental, exocad. Join Elvis and Barb on May 9 and 10 on the beautiful Spanish island of Mallorca. It's called exocad Insights 2024 and it's full of amazing speakers, great breakout sessions, evening eve…

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703: The Profitable Hygiene Equation: Optimizing Workflow Services for Success – Miranda Beeson & Courtney Dalton 1:10:48

1M ago1:10:48

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703: The Profitable Hygiene Equation: Optimizing Workflow Services for Success – Miranda Beeson & Courtney Dalton Are your hygienists always running out of time? If they are, it’s not them — it’s your systems that need improvement! To help you optimize the hygiene workflow so you can be more profitable, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson and …

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Matthew Sheffield on Mormonism & Evangelicalism, RW Media, and the 2024 Election 1:14:40

1M ago1:14:40

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This week I'm joined by Matthew Sheffield from Flux. We discuss Mormonism & evangelicalism, his experiences in right-wing media, and the 2024 election. It's a broad-reaching conversation that I hope you enjoy. Follow Matthew's work at Flux, including the podcasts Theory of Change, Doomscroll, and So This Just Happened. Links: I appeared on Theory o…

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702: The 4 Elements of a Great Partnership – Dr. Jen Derse & Dr. Brett Levin 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Without a healthy partnership, your work life could be torture. If you want to increase your happiness at work, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jennifer Derse and Dr. Brett Levin, founders of Espire, to share their recipe for a healthy partnership that lasts. To learn how to stay aligned, navigate disagreements, and to disagr…

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701: 4 Tips for Talking Insurance Benefits - Robyn Theisen 29:11

2M ago29:11

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Do you have a hard time communicating with your team about insurance benefits? It's not easy. In this episode, Kirk and his guest, coach Robin Theisen, have some answers for you. Robin shares four tips for effectively talking about dental insurance benefits with patients. The conversation emphasizes the importance of educating the team about insura…

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310: Enhancing Analog with Digital and Artistry with Aleksandra Polczynski 58:30

2M ago58:30

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Aleksandra Polczynski is an artist. Without even knowing what a dental technician was, she met and married a Master Dental Technician. The lab he worked at offered her a job after looking at some of her drawings. From there a passion and a career was born. She nailed her first few wax ups and was soon a ceramist. After partnering up with companies …

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700: Case Acceptance: Navigating the Chairside Path to Profitability - Christina Byrne 1:15:59

2M ago1:15:59

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In this episode, Kirk shares a recent webinar with ACT Director of Coaching, Christina Byrne, on case acceptance. They share a ton of secrets on how to improve case acceptance, like the importance of mindset, the role of the clinical team and the need for preclinical interviews to involve the patient, and the importance of customized care to differ…

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