728: How to Fail Hiring an Associate – Bob Spiel
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728: How to Fail Hiring an Associate – Bob Spiel
Most associateships — 75% of them — are doomed to fail. If you want to be part of the 25%, don’t miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Bob Spiel, founder of Dentist Partner Pros, to share his expertise in building successful associate relationships, no matter what stage of your dental career. Are you ready to commit? To learn how not to fail when hiring an associate, listen to Episode 728 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Bob:
- Send Bob’s business partner an email: br****@****************os.com
- Learn more about Dentist Partner Pros: https://dentistpartnerpros.com
- Request your free report, Gaining a Wingman: 7 Signs an Associate Should Be in Your Future: https://report.dentistpartnerpros.com
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- Please leave us a review on the podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-best-practices-show-with-kirk-behrendt/id1223838218
Episode Resources:
- Watch the video version of Episode 728: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
- Read Flip Your Focus by Bob Spiel: https://bookshop.org/p/books/flip-your-focus-igniting-people-profits-and-performance-through-upside-down-bob-spiel/11933736?ean=9781544765419
Main Takeaways:
- Understand why the majority of associateships fail.
- Before anything, be ready to commit to an associateship.
- Be clear about what you and your team want in an associate.
- Clearly communicate onboarding, mentoring, and salary expectations.
- Set aside formal time to give and receive feedback from your associates.
- Synergy is your goal. Don’t view your associates as a threat or competition.
Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
2:34 Why this is a problem in dentistry.
5:24 Why 75% of associateships fail.
9:53 Are you ready for an associate?
14:55 Clarify your givens/wants and get your team’s input.
18:39 Be clear to get buy-in.
21:22 Create synergy, not competition.
22:15 Be clear about mentoring expectations.
23:05 Great associates are out there.
25:31 Onboarding,…
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