744: 3 Things for a Better Practice & a Better Life – Anne Duffy
In this special episode, the tables are turned once again! Kirk Behrendt is interviewed on The Future of Dentistry, a podcast by Anne Duffy, founder of Dental Entrepreneur Woman. Kirk shares the origins of his Better Practice, Better Life philosophy, his thoughts on dentistry, and three keys to creating a better practice so you can enjoy a better life. To learn more about Kirk, the “why” behind his business, and some secrets to his success, listen to Episode 744 of The Best Practices Show!
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Main Takeaways:
- Figure out who you are ASAP — the sooner, the better.
- Develop your core values. It’s the most important thing you will ever do.
- Find your tribe and be selective about the people you surround yourself with.
- Learn to become a leader. Anyone can do it with the right training and mentorship.
- Balance your life as much as possible and give time to things that matter to you most.
Snippets:
0:00 Introduction.
2:03 Kirk’s background.
3:18 Origins of Better Practice, Better Life.
9:00 The importance of leaders and becoming a leader.
12:33 Are leaders born or developed?
16:14 The biggest problem in dentistry today.
19:15 Is balance possible?
27:47 Figure out who you are.
30:08 Develop your core values.
32:35 Find your tribe.
36:48 More about ACT Dental.
Anne Duffy Bio:
Anne Duffy is a passionate, dedicated member of the dental community. She works diligently to empower others to strengthen themselves and their dental careers. She graduated from Ohio State University in 1974 and has been practicing ever since. With six state boards under her belt, she has worked in practices around the country, forming relationships with professionals throughout the various facets of the industry. In 1995, she joined a direct sales company selling toothpaste and alcohol-free mouth rinse and worked to build the largest group of female leaders in the company. In 1998, Anne assisted with the launch of Dental Entrepreneur: Business Beyond the Classroom as the only sales associate. In 2002, she purchased the publication. In 2016, she conceived Dental Entrepreneur Woman magazine and is committed to inspiring, highlighting, empowering, and connecting all women in dentistry. She is building up the DeW community as a movement to continue to advance women in dentistry and the causes they advocate.
