Episode #385: Welcome to the Let's Go Win Podcast! In this episode, JM Ryerson engages in a profound discussion with Dr. Chris Phelps, an accomplished entrepreneur and general dentist. Dr. Phelps, a past co-host and creator of the Dental Slang Podcast, is also an Amazon best-selling author of “Grow Your Dental Membership Plan.” With national recognition as the Doctor's Choice National Dental Award winner in 2016 and 2018, Dr. Phelps stood out among 6000 nominees for his contributions to dentistry. He is the founder of Golden Goose Scheduling, a leading new patient scheduling service for dentists in the US and Canada, and Dental Membership Direct, an online tool for managing in-house dental membership plans.

Dr. Phelps shares his unique approach to problem-solving, which has significantly influenced his business success. The conversation highlights the high suicide rate among dentists, emphasizing the critical need for mental health support within the industry. Dr. Phelps offers practical solutions to the common conflicts dentists face in running their practices and improving their well-being. They explore the importance of recognizing individual strengths through assessments like the Colby Index to optimize team performance. Dr. Phelps recounts a compelling story of resolving a conflict between two assistants by identifying a Colby conflict and creating a unified approach.

Further into the discussion, Dr. Phelps emphasizes the importance of asking insightful questions and maintaining curiosity when dealing with team struggles, advocating for giving team members the benefit of the doubt. The episode underscores the necessity of prioritizing mental health, engaging in hobbies to recharge, and maintaining a balanced life. They conclude by discussing effective Time Management and strategic scheduling, essential for ensuring both business success and personal well-being.

Contact Dr. Phelps:
Website: https://www.thephelpsinstitute.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.christopherphelps
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100054304789631
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-christopher-phelps-2b48b718

Time stamps
00:00 Introduction
08:41 Conflicts in Running Dental Practices
15:26 Accepting and Utilizing Individual Strengths
29:50 Prioritizing Mental Health and Recharging through Hobbies
37:18 Strategic Time Management and Scheduling for Business and Personal Well-being

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