In this third episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss “compensation” and everything to be aware of as it relates to an associate’s first employment agreement. The Amigos discuss 3 typical compensation methods, percentage of collections, percentage of production and a fixed salary. Rob and Paul explain the…
In this second episode of Dental Associate Agreements from an Associate’s Perspective Season, the Dental Amigos discuss “contractual awareness,” especially as it relates to an associate’s first employment agreement. The Amigos discuss how most contractual problems are preventable if the associate knows what a contract says, understands the context and ramifications of the language, clarifies…
The Dental Amigos are shifting to a slightly different format for the content of their episodes going forward for the near future. More specifically, they’re going to be doing collections of shorter episodes that explore different areas of interest (“Seasons” if you will): associate agreements, partnerships and buy-ins, acquiring a dental practice, selling a dental…
Jared Duckett and Bill Ladd are CPAs, partners and co-founders of Duckett Ladd, LLP, a dental-focused accounting firm serving dentists nationwide. In this episode, the Amigos chat with Jared and Bill about the business and financial steps dentists should consider when preparing to transition into practice ownership, while owing a practice and then when they’re…
Rob and Paul are joined this episode by Cliff Moore, a dental practice owner and ultramarathon runner extraordinaire. Cliff explains how he balances raising young kids and training for 50-mile races while simultaneously running his practice. He talks about why it’s so important for busy practice owners to make time to exercise. And he discusses…
The Dental Amigos are joined by Mark Seltzer Esq., founder and principal attorney of Philadelphia law firm Seltzer & Associates, P.C., to discuss something that many dentists don’t think about until it’s too late: disability insurance. Mark provides insight into how to submit well-supported disability claims which anticipate objections from the insurance company and keep…
The Dental Amigos are excited to finally be back in the studio in-person and together. In this episode, Rob and Paul chat about life post-Covid and the importance of in-person work and communication, specifically in the dental industry. It’s no secret that since March 2020, the world has become a different place, and everyone has…
The Dental Amigos host Gary Salman, Chief Executive Officer of Black Talon Security, to discuss how dental practice owners can prevent cyberattacks and protect their data. Black Talon is a cybersecurity consulting firm that focuses on the dental industry. Now more than ever dentists have to consider how they can protect themselves and their practices…
Paul and Rob are joined by the renowned “Mommy Dentist” Dr. Grace Yum, a pediatric dentist and practice owner who founded the growing Mommy Dentists in Business Facebook group. Dr. Yum is also the host of the Mommy Dentists in Business podcast and the author of #1 Amazon best-selling books Mommy Dentists in Business: Juggling…
Rob and Paul are excited to host Dr. Cristian Pavel from the Dental Yogis to talk about how dentists can fight anxiety and live more fulfilling lives. Dental practice owners encounter dozens of obstacles every day which can leave them feeling frazzled and unhappy. Cristian shares some tips with the Amigos on how to deal…