Transform your dental business – The Path to Owning It Podcast with Dr. Scott Leune
In this episode of The Path to Owning It, we dive into dental practice management tips and strategies to transform your dental practice. Host Cory Brown speaks with Dr. Scott Leune, a leading expert in dental business coaching, about how to scale your practice, implement effective change management, and optimize operations for long-term success. Whether you’re a new practice owner or looking to elevate your business, this episode provides actionable dental practice tips to help you grow and thrive in the industry.
Key Points
- [03:09]: Dr. Leune’s journey involved scaling from owning a few practices to helping build and manage hundreds and thousands of practices, which required constantly solving new “riddles” and challenges.
- [12:14]: Effective communication, maintaining a balanced approach of confidence and transparency, and being willing to make tough decisions (like letting go of resistant employees) were critical to driving change.
- [18:44]: Measuring the success of changes, especially operational ones, can be done through data and metrics, but changes to people and culture are more difficult to quantify.
- [25:14]: Maintaining long-term change requires an initial period of intense oversight and accountability, followed by periodic auditing and reinforcement.
- [31:21]: Finding the right mentors and resources who have achieved 10x more than your current goals is important for guidance, rather than relying on general advice.
About the Hosts
Cory Brown
Cory Brown is a seasoned marketing leader at Provide, with over a decade of experience helping small business owners achieve their entrepreneurial goals. Passionate about business growth and strategic development, Cory brings insightful conversations with industry experts to equip listeners with the knowledge they need to succeed.
Dr. Scott Leune
Dr. Scott Leune is a renowned dental business coach and entrepreneur, known for revolutionizing dental practice management. As the founder of scottleune.com, he has helped thousands of dentists scale their practices through leadership, financial optimization, and operational excellence. His expertise in dental business coaching provides practical insights for sustainable success.
Key Takeaways for Dentists & Practice Owners
How to Transform Your Dental Practice
Dr. Leune shares his journey from managing a handful of practices to guiding thousands. He emphasizes that dental practice transformation requires breaking old systems, challenging assumptions, and refining processes to scale effectively.
Essential Dental Practice Management Tips
Scott’s main tip is that success isn’t about having a perfect plan—it’s about taking action, solving problems, and continuously improving. He compares business growth to riding a bike—you learn by doing, not just by preparing.
The Power of Standardization in Dental Business
The discussion focuses on how strong dental practice management relies on repeatable systems. The hosts believe that standardizing patient intake, scheduling, and case presentations enhances efficiency and ensures consistent, long-term practice success.
Mastering Communication in Practice Ownership
Dr. Scott Leune’s emphasizes that effective dental business coaches stress that change management requires strong communication. Whether with employees or patients, leaders must be transparent yet confident to maintain alignment and trust.
Measuring Success in Your Dental Business
According to Dr. Scott Leune, tracking dental practice transformation involves monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) such as patient conversion rates, financial performance, and operational efficiency. Without measurable data, progress remains unclear.
Overcoming Resistance to Change in a Dental Practice
Scott explains that employees often resist change, but dental business coaching teaches practice owners to listen, acknowledge concerns, and set clear expectations. A resistant team member can negatively impact the workplace culture, making adaptability a key hiring factor.
How to Sustain Long-Term Dental Practice Growth
Dr. Leune emphasizes that lasting success in dental practice management isn’t about one-time fixes—it’s about continuous improvement. Micromanaging new processes initially and transitioning to monthly audits ensures sustained efficiency.
Final Words of Wisdom from Dr. Leune
- Access capital wisely – Having funding allows for growth without unnecessary risks.
- Work with a dental business coach – A mentor who is 10 steps ahead can shorten your learning curve.
- Take action, even when uncertain – Overthinking leads to stagnation. Start now, adjust as you go.
Dr. Leune also offers exclusive discounts on his dental business seminars for those looking to master growth, practice management, and change implementation.
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