Why Your Schedule Controls You and How to Change That

About this episode

The episode discusses how dentists can regain control over their schedules and improve productivity through effective marketing and goal setting.

In this episode, Ben Tuinei and Naren Arulrajah talk about why so many dentists feel stuck with busy but unproductive schedules. They explain how the real problem often starts with ignoring marketing until it's too late—and how depending on insurance just makes things worse. You'll learn how to take control by attracting the right patients, building long-term marketing habits, and setting smart goals. If you're ready to stress less and gain more freedom, this episode will show you where to start.

People in this episode

Host: Naren Arulrajah

Guest: Ben Tuinei

Topics covered

• scheduling
• marketing
• dentistry
• patient attraction
• goal setting
• productivity

Keywords

• scheduling
• dentists
• marketing
• productivity
• patient attraction
• goals

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: insurance, dentists

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