The Extraction Ep 28: From Burnout to Freedom in Dental Practice Ownership
About this episode
Dr. Paul Etchison discusses strategies for dental practice owners to achieve freedom and maintain performance through effective leadership and communication.
Dr. Paul Etchison, founder of Dental Practice Heroes, joins the show to break down how to build a dental practice that runs without the owner. He shares how he reduced his clinical time to just a few days a month while maintaining growth, strong culture, and consistent results. Paul walks through his leadership-first approach to scaling, including his seven-phase framework for systems, communication, and team accountability. He explains why most practices struggle with turnover and how simple shifts like consistent one-on-ones, team connection, and better communication can transform retention. He also introduces the CVI method, a practical script for handling tough conversations with team members. You will hear real examples from a $6M practice with 35 employees, plus tactical scheduling strategies that help maintain production while cutting clinical days. This episode is a playbook for owners who want more freedom without sacrificing performance. www.dentalpracticeheroes.com https://www.amazon.com/Books-Dr-Paul-Etchison/s?rh=n%3A283155%2Cp_27%3ADr.%2BPaul%2BEtchison www.teamcaredental.com
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Host: TeamCare
Guest: Dr. Paul Etchison
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Organizations: Dental Practice Heroes
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