903: Strategies for Attracting and Retaining Great Dental Team Members – Debra Nash
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Show Notes
Great workers exist — but where are they at? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, to share the most effective ways to attract and retain the amazing people that will improve your life. To learn how to build an engaged and loyal team, listen to Episode 903 of The Best Practices Show!
Learn More About Debra:
- Text Debra for the growth conferences form: (704) 904-3459
- Send Debra an email: de*****************@***il.com
- Follow Debra on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/debraengnash
- Book Debra for speaking or consulting: https://debraengelhardtnash.com
- Register for Debra’s Dental Business School course (August 22-23, 2025): https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/dental-business-school
- Register for Debra’s Team Communication Skills course: https://www.thenashinstitute.com/upcoming-events/team-communication-skills
- Register for the Academy for Private Dental Practice event (February 26-28, 2026): https://apdp.regfox.com/apdp-2026
More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:
- Subscribe to The Best Practices Show: https://the-best-practices-show.captivate.fm/listen
- Join The Best Practices Association: https://www.actdental.com/bpa
- Download ACT’s BPA app on the Apple App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/best-practices-association/id6738960360
- Download ACT’s BPA app on the Google Play Store: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.actdental.join&hl=en_US
- Join ACT’s To The Top Study Club: https://www.actdental.com/ttt
- Get The Best Practices Magazine for free: https://www.actdental.com/magazine
- 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 903: https://www.youtube.com/@actdental/videos
Main Takeaways:
- Good people exist. What are you doing to attract and keep them in your practice?
- Set aside time to check in with your team and have growth conferences.
- Create loyalty by inspiring your team and making them feel valued.
- Lead with kindness and empathy to build even more loyalty.
- Unite your team
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