Leading with Joyful Grit: Lessons from Zach Anner
Episode 26 of The Dental CEO Podcast features Dr. Scott Leune in conversation with author and motivational speaker Zach Anner. Together they explore how resilience, humor, and perspective can help every dental entrepreneur run a stronger practice.
Turning Challenges into Opportunity: About the Episode
The discussion moves beyond Zach’s story and connects directly to dentistry. From navigating DSO vs private practice challenges to cutting costs through dental savings supplies and dental buying groups, Dr. Leune shows how mindset and strategy make a difference in practice success.
Meet the Voices: Host and Guest
Dr. Scott Leune – Advocate for Private Practices
As host, Dr. Leune blends business insight with leadership lessons. His work in dental practice coaching helps dentists grow profitably while building resilient teams.
Zach Anner – Humor and Resilience
Zach is a writer, YouTuber, and speaker who has turned living with cerebral palsy into a powerful platform for humor and motivation. His perspective on embracing challenges resonates far beyond healthcare.
Key Highlights
- Scott believes that private dentists deserve fair access to dental savings supplies. He notes that alliances and dental buying groups can level the playing field against DSOs.
- Dr. Scott Leune emphasize that resilience is a leadership skill. By reframing obstacles, every dental entrepreneur can find opportunities for growth.
- Dr. Leune knows that team connection drives retention and success. He reminds practice owners that appreciating staff creates stronger, lasting practices.
- Scott believes dental practice coaching gives dentists the outside perspective they need to move past setbacks and accelerate growth.
Conclusion
This episode shows how mindset, community, and smart business strategies combine to create lasting impact. Whether it’s weighing DSO vs private practice, exploring dental buying groups, or investing in dental practice coaching, Dr. Leune and Zach Anner remind us that resilience and joyful grit are key to leading a thriving practice.
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