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Dental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe 1% Rule for Practice OwnersKiera and Tiff discuss chipping away at your goals and problems in small pieces, and how this can stack habits in a way that’s not completely overwhelming. This can be applied to your personal life or your practice life! Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and it's a special day. Spiffy, Tiffy and I are back together on the podcast. You know Tiff, yo...2025-07-2426 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe 1% Rule for Practice OwnersKiera and Tiff discuss chipping away at your goals and problems in small pieces, and how this can stack habits in a way that’s not completely overwhelming. This can be applied to your personal life or your practice life! Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and it's a special day. Spiffy, Tiffy and I are back together on the podcast. You know Tiff, yo...2025-07-2426 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Secret(s) to Maximizing Tax SavingsIn this part 2 of his conversation with Kiera, Morgan Hamon, co-founder and president of EAG Dental Advisors, talks about the action items doctors must commit to to stay financially savvy. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is part two with me and Morgan Hamon as part of EAG Dentist Advisors, where we're actually gonna talk into the tax psychology and the tax...2025-07-2221 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Secret(s) to Maximizing Tax SavingsIn this part 2 of his conversation with Kiera, Morgan Hamon, co-founder and president of EAG Dental Advisors, talks about the action items doctors must commit to to stay financially savvy. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is part two with me and Morgan Hamon as part of EAG Dentist Advisors, where we're actually gonna talk into the tax psychology and the tax...2025-07-2221 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Surprising But Critical Key To ProfitabilityMorgan Hamon, co-founder and president of EAG Dental Advisors, returns to the podcast to talk about dentistry financials. As a CPA, Morgan pulls from his experience to talk with Kiera about what it takes to be profitable (beyond revenue and expenses). Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so jazzed. I have one of my absolute favorite guests back on the...2025-07-1731 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Surprising But Critical Key To ProfitabilityMorgan Hamon, co-founder and president of EAG Dental Advisors, returns to the podcast to talk about dentistry financials. As a CPA, Morgan pulls from his experience to talk with Kiera about what it takes to be profitable (beyond revenue and expenses). Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so jazzed. I have one of my absolute favorite guests back on the...2025-07-1731 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast10 Practices in 2 Years?!?Re-releasing a DAT listener favorite! Dr. Lewis Chen is aboard the Dental A-Team! Dr. Chen has become an extremely successful dentist in a short amount of time — like, 10-practices-in-two-years successful. He shares with Kiera what he did differently to find his success, including utilizing the right resources and committing to a schedule. Dr. Chen and Kiera also discuss the difference between work and luck, things that went well, and pitfalls he wishes he’d avoided. He also shares life hacks, his best tip for delegation, and how to elevate teams. Episode resources: ...2025-07-0935 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKeep Those Supply Costs Down With This Piece of AdviceKiera is joined by Ted Osterer of Synergy Dental Partners to talk about the money field of dentistry in this moment of 2025, including tariffs, negotiating and raising fees, finding supplies, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am jazzed. I have a super fun guest on the podcast today. We're going to talk about the tariff sheriff, how that's impacting...2025-07-0935 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast10 Practices in 2 Years?!?Re-releasing a DAT listener favorite! Dr. Lewis Chen is aboard the Dental A-Team! Dr. Chen has become an extremely successful dentist in a short amount of time — like, 10-practices-in-two-years successful. He shares with Kiera what he did differently to find his success, including utilizing the right resources and committing to a schedule. Dr. Chen and Kiera also discuss the difference between work and luck, things that went well, and pitfalls he wishes he’d avoided. He also shares life hacks, his best tip for delegation, and how to elevate teams. Episode resources: ...2025-07-0935 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKeep Those Supply Costs Down With This Piece of AdviceKiera is joined by Ted Osterer of Synergy Dental Partners to talk about the money field of dentistry in this moment of 2025, including tariffs, negotiating and raising fees, finding supplies, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am jazzed. I have a super fun guest on the podcast today. We're going to talk about the tariff sheriff, how that's impacting...2025-07-0935 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastWhat Dentists Need To Know Before Selling Their PracticeRyan Isaac of Dentist Advisors returns to continue his discussion with Kiera about the future of dentistry, including options aside from DSOs. The question a practice owner should ask themself, Kiera and Ryan say, is what that individual wants out of their life — then consider the best platform to get you there. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is going to be pa...2025-07-0324 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastWhat Dentists Need To Know Before Selling Their PracticeRyan Isaac of Dentist Advisors returns to continue his discussion with Kiera about the future of dentistry, including options aside from DSOs. The question a practice owner should ask themself, Kiera and Ryan say, is what that individual wants out of their life — then consider the best platform to get you there. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is going to be pa...2025-07-0324 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastLooking Ahead: __% of the Market Will Go DSOKiera is joined by Ryan Isaac of Dentist Advisors to dive into DSOs. They discuss such questions as: Are they the best financial choice for your practice? The best life choice? Are the horror stories true? And so many more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I am freaking jazzed for today's podcast. It has been way too long. Me and this guest...2025-07-0127 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastLooking Ahead: __% of the Market Will Go DSOKiera is joined by Ryan Isaac of Dentist Advisors to dive into DSOs. They discuss such questions as: Are they the best financial choice for your practice? The best life choice? Are the horror stories true? And so many more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and I am freaking jazzed for today's podcast. It has been way too long. Me and this guest...2025-07-0127 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,010: Quality Leadership is Elusive. Do You Have What It Takes? Kiera returns with the Green Park Dentistry team, Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg, to discuss tips for those who want to evolve their leadership. Jeff and Dr. Sugg share their own journey, which included immersing themselves in a new community. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is part two of Dr. Andrew and Jeff talking about, they already went...2025-06-2431 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,010: Quality Leadership is Elusive. Do You Have What It Takes? Kiera returns with the Green Park Dentistry team, Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg, to discuss tips for those who want to evolve their leadership. Jeff and Dr. Sugg share their own journey, which included immersing themselves in a new community. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera, and this is part two of Dr. Andrew and Jeff talking about, they already went...2025-06-2431 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,009: Becoming the Dentist Your Community ChoosesKiera talks with Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg of Green Park Dentistry about identifying your dreams as dental leaders, and finding the path to get there. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special magical day on the podcast. I have two of my absolute favorite human beings. We have known each other for so many years...2025-06-1928 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,009: Becoming the Dentist Your Community ChoosesKiera talks with Chief Operations Manager Jeff and Dr. Andrew Sugg of Green Park Dentistry about identifying your dreams as dental leaders, and finding the path to get there. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special magical day on the podcast. I have two of my absolute favorite human beings. We have known each other for so many years...2025-06-1928 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,005: These Are the Latest Practice Profitability TrendsKiera and Dana perform a practice autopsy mashup. In this episode, they specifically take a look at multi-location practices, and how to make all of them profitable instead of just one or two. Topics discussed include overhead, associates, marketing, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special day. I have the one and only Dynamite Dana. I think...2025-06-1132 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,005: These Are the Latest Practice Profitability TrendsKiera and Dana perform a practice autopsy mashup. In this episode, they specifically take a look at multi-location practices, and how to make all of them profitable instead of just one or two. Topics discussed include overhead, associates, marketing, and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special day. I have the one and only Dynamite Dana. I think...2025-06-1132 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,001: How to Survive Cash Flow RowKiera and Dana offer a life raft for businesses struggling to keep cash flow in the green, including specific steps to help get your practice back on course. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am jazzed. Dana, the one and only Dynamite Dana over there. She's on the podcast with me today. Dana, how are you today?   D...2025-06-0323 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#1,001: How to Survive Cash Flow RowKiera and Dana offer a life raft for businesses struggling to keep cash flow in the green, including specific steps to help get your practice back on course. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am jazzed. Dana, the one and only Dynamite Dana over there. She's on the podcast with me today. Dana, how are you today?   D...2025-06-0323 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#999: Drop Those Credit Card Fees FASTKiera is joined by Mark Rasmussen, CEO of Moolah, to talk about the landscape of credit card fees and how to reduce them, membership discount plans, and other bonus features offered by the dental payment tech company. (Pssst, Mark was last on episode 866, It’s Time to Modernize Payment Processing!) Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am super jazzed be...2025-05-2843 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#999: Drop Those Credit Card Fees FASTKiera is joined by Mark Rasmussen, CEO of Moolah, to talk about the landscape of credit card fees and how to reduce them, membership discount plans, and other bonus features offered by the dental payment tech company. (Pssst, Mark was last on episode 866, It’s Time to Modernize Payment Processing!) Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am super jazzed be...2025-05-2843 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#997: Make Dentistry Economics Understandable AgainFred Heppner of Arizona Transitions is back for part 2 of his chat with Kiera! Life comes at you fast, and sometimes, it comes in the form of a surprise. Kiera and Fred talk about creating an exit strategy today for your departure from dentistry, as well as what the economics look like for moving on from a practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera...2025-05-2235 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#997: Make Dentistry Economics Understandable AgainFred Heppner of Arizona Transitions is back for part 2 of his chat with Kiera! Life comes at you fast, and sometimes, it comes in the form of a surprise. Kiera and Fred talk about creating an exit strategy today for your departure from dentistry, as well as what the economics look like for moving on from a practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera...2025-05-2235 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#996: Buy or Sell Your Practice Without All the DramaKiera is joined by Fred Heppner of Arizona Transitions to talk through dental practice transitions. Their conversation includes when you should start thinking about your transition, what the economic outcomes will be any way you go, what a private indemnity group is (and how it can help), and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so excited to welcome an...2025-05-2125 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#996: Buy or Sell Your Practice Without All the DramaKiera is joined by Fred Heppner of Arizona Transitions to talk through dental practice transitions. Their conversation includes when you should start thinking about your transition, what the economic outcomes will be any way you go, what a private indemnity group is (and how it can help), and more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I am so excited to welcome an...2025-05-2125 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#994: Positively Impact Your Numbers By Doing This One ThingKiera and Kristy discuss ways your practice can completely “drain the lemon” of juice (aka, financial opportunity) without becoming completely overwhelmed. This happens by identifying a goal and reverse engineering it. Kiera and Kristy give numerous examples of how this works, as well as other opportunities for hidden value in your practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special day...2025-05-1523 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#994: Positively Impact Your Numbers By Doing This One ThingKiera and Kristy discuss ways your practice can completely “drain the lemon” of juice (aka, financial opportunity) without becoming completely overwhelmed. This happens by identifying a goal and reverse engineering it. Kiera and Kristy give numerous examples of how this works, as well as other opportunities for hidden value in your practice. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today is such a special day...2025-05-1523 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#981: Knowing These 5 KPIs Will Keep Your Practice SuccessfulKiera is a guest on the Dentalligenstia Podcast, hosted by Nick Zagar and Remy Isdaner. She talks about the connection between success and knowing your practice’s numbers for the following: Production Overhead Collection New patients Case acceptance Kiera also gives tips on streamlining workflow, working through scratch starts, startup versus seasoned practice needs, and more. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team’s Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a...2025-04-161h 07Dental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#981: Knowing These 5 KPIs Will Keep Your Practice SuccessfulKiera is a guest on the Dentalligenstia Podcast, hosted by Nick Zagar and Remy Isdaner. She talks about the connection between success and knowing your practice’s numbers for the following: Production Overhead Collection New patients Case acceptance Kiera also gives tips on streamlining workflow, working through scratch starts, startup versus seasoned practice needs, and more. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team’s Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a...2025-04-161h 07Dental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#958: Hiring Hygienists in Today’s EconomyKiera and Britt have a deep discussion on the ins and outs of hygiene right now, including what’s on hygiene grads’ minds, the right ranges for skill sets, how different practices are staying scrappy amid the dearth of hygienists, and more. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team’s Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00.822) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I have Brittany Stone, the on...2025-02-2031 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#958: Hiring Hygienists in Today’s EconomyKiera and Britt have a deep discussion on the ins and outs of hygiene right now, including what’s on hygiene grads’ minds, the right ranges for skill sets, how different practices are staying scrappy amid the dearth of hygienists, and more. Episode resources: Sign up for Dental A-Team’s Virtual Summit 2025! Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00.822) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I have Brittany Stone, the on...2025-02-2031 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#952: This Practice Has No Hygienist (and is Successful!)Kiera is joined by Mike and Stephanie Walton of Walton Family Dentistry in Bardstown, Kentucky. For the past almost year, the Waltons have not had a hygienist in their office. They talk with Kiera about why they were struggling to keep one staffed, what led them to stop having one in the first place, and how they efficiently and profitably operate to this day without a hygienist. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:05.844) 2025-02-0643 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#952: This Practice Has No Hygienist (and is Successful!)Kiera is joined by Mike and Stephanie Walton of Walton Family Dentistry in Bardstown, Kentucky. For the past almost year, the Waltons have not had a hygienist in their office. They talk with Kiera about why they were struggling to keep one staffed, what led them to stop having one in the first place, and how they efficiently and profitably operate to this day without a hygienist. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:05.844) 2025-02-0643 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#938: Fitness Amid Everyday Business“Humans want to move, and life gets in the way.” Those are the words of Laura, Kiera’s personal trainer, who’s the guest for this episode. Together, Kiera and Laura discuss overcoming the often quite sedentary life of dentistry professionals by bringing on a source of accountability. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Join Dental A-Team Consulting Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.9) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today I am so freaking pumped to introduce you to one o...2025-01-0737 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#938: Fitness Amid Everyday Business“Humans want to move, and life gets in the way.” Those are the words of Laura, Kiera’s personal trainer, who’s the guest for this episode. Together, Kiera and Laura discuss overcoming the often quite sedentary life of dentistry professionals by bringing on a source of accountability. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Join Dental A-Team Consulting Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.9) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And today I am so freaking pumped to introduce you to one o...2025-01-0737 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#920: Book Club: Right Person, Right Place, Cheaper CostKiera and Britt review Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan. The theory is to consider how much time you’re spending on tasks that would be done better and cheaper, and give you more time for other tasks that only you can do. Kiera and Britt give examples of how this can work in a dental practice as well as your personal life. Find the full book club rundown here! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera and Britt Tune Into DAT’s Monthly...2024-11-2629 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#920: Book Club: Right Person, Right Place, Cheaper CostKiera and Britt review Who Not How: The Formula to Achieve Bigger Goals Through Accelerating Teamwork by Dan Sullivan. The theory is to consider how much time you’re spending on tasks that would be done better and cheaper, and give you more time for other tasks that only you can do. Kiera and Britt give examples of how this can work in a dental practice as well as your personal life. Find the full book club rundown here! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera and Britt Tune Into DAT’s Monthly...2024-11-2629 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#919: Debriefing 2024Kiera and Britt outline how to go about assessing 2024 for your practice. They give three metric areas and discuss questions for evaluating each: Profitability and business Clinician and dentistry skill Personal and team fulfillment Included in all that is the recognition of accomplishments. Don’t forget to celebrate! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera and Britt Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the...2024-11-2130 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#919: Debriefing 2024Kiera and Britt outline how to go about assessing 2024 for your practice. They give three metric areas and discuss questions for evaluating each: Profitability and business Clinician and dentistry skill Personal and team fulfillment Included in all that is the recognition of accomplishments. Don’t forget to celebrate! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera and Britt Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the...2024-11-2130 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#910: How To Turn 4 Dental Practice Tricks Into Treats!Happy Halloween! In this episode, Kiera lists four “tricks” in dental practices that might scare a practice owner off, and gives advice on how to turn them into treats. Leaking revenue A team that doesn’t care about company goals Untapped potential holding you back Low case acceptance and high overhead Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review t...2024-10-3115 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#910: How To Turn 4 Dental Practice Tricks Into Treats!Happy Halloween! In this episode, Kiera lists four “tricks” in dental practices that might scare a practice owner off, and gives advice on how to turn them into treats. Leaking revenue A team that doesn’t care about company goals Untapped potential holding you back Low case acceptance and high overhead Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review t...2024-10-3115 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#904: Getting Creative in a Saturated MarketKiera and Britt are joined by Dr. Renae Sweeney, a dentist in South Florida who put in a lot of work to make her practices stand out. The three discuss how she was able to effectively find her client base, the importance of staying confident in your goals, and more. Episode resources: Follow Dr. Sweeney on Instagram! Reach out to Tiff, Britt, and Dana Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! 2024-10-1731 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#904: Getting Creative in a Saturated MarketKiera and Britt are joined by Dr. Renae Sweeney, a dentist in South Florida who put in a lot of work to make her practices stand out. The three discuss how she was able to effectively find her client base, the importance of staying confident in your goals, and more. Episode resources: Follow Dr. Sweeney on Instagram! Reach out to Tiff, Britt, and Dana Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! 2024-10-1731 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#901: How to Have the Perfect Quarterly MeetingKiera is a guest on the Dental Lighthouse Podcast with Jason Tanoory to talk about the power of quarterly meetings. They discuss the benefits of a third party, how to have healthy conversations, and why there needs to be an atmosphere of trust and vulnerability to have good communication. Episode resources: Listen to the Dental Lighthouse Podcast Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the po...2024-10-1048 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#901: How to Have the Perfect Quarterly MeetingKiera is a guest on the Dental Lighthouse Podcast with Jason Tanoory to talk about the power of quarterly meetings. They discuss the benefits of a third party, how to have healthy conversations, and why there needs to be an atmosphere of trust and vulnerability to have good communication. Episode resources: Listen to the Dental Lighthouse Podcast Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the po...2024-10-1048 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#898: An Interview With the Bloody Tooth GuyKiera sits down with certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jason Auerbach, also known as @bloodytoothguy on social media. They discuss Dr. Auerbach’s love for and journey through his career, standout surgery moments, the pros and cons of building his DSO, marketing advice that will take you far, and more. Episode resources: Follow Dr. Auerbach on Instagram Follow him on TikTok, too! Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become...2024-10-0336 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#898: An Interview With the Bloody Tooth GuyKiera sits down with certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon Dr. Jason Auerbach, also known as @bloodytoothguy on social media. They discuss Dr. Auerbach’s love for and journey through his career, standout surgery moments, the pros and cons of building his DSO, marketing advice that will take you far, and more. Episode resources: Follow Dr. Auerbach on Instagram Follow him on TikTok, too! Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become...2024-10-0336 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#892: Hiring Outside of DentistryKiera talks about how to effectively hire team members who don’t have formal dentistry training — and how they can be some of the best employees you’ll ever have. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.942) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. I hope you are just having the best day of your...2024-09-1921 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#892: Hiring Outside of DentistryKiera talks about how to effectively hire team members who don’t have formal dentistry training — and how they can be some of the best employees you’ll ever have. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Tune Into DAT’s Monthly Webinar Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.942) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. I hope you are just having the best day of your...2024-09-1921 minThe Absolutely PodcastThe Absolutely PodcastKiera's Summer Recap & Amelia's Moving!We're so back! Apologies again for the delay in posting, life has been hectic as you'll hear but we promise we are here to stay. Tune in to hear about how Amelia feels about her move and how she is dealing with change. Then listen to Kiera recap her busy summer and her thoughts on getting older and being in an environment of change. See you soon xx2024-09-0253 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#870: Office Autopsy: A Complete Schedule OverhaulIn this office autopsy episode, Kiera shares an example of a doctor who’s hungry to evolve. After approaching the Dental A-Team with the hope to be a more confident business owner, Kiera and the doctor reviewed the practice’s systems with a fine-toothed comb. Improvements to the practice were made by establishing core values, building a more positive team mindset, running effective meetings, overhauling the schedule, and more.  Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podca...2024-07-3117 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#870: Office Autopsy: A Complete Schedule OverhaulIn this office autopsy episode, Kiera shares an example of a doctor who’s hungry to evolve. After approaching the Dental A-Team with the hope to be a more confident business owner, Kiera and the doctor reviewed the practice’s systems with a fine-toothed comb. Improvements to the practice were made by establishing core values, building a more positive team mindset, running effective meetings, overhauling the schedule, and more.  Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podca...2024-07-3117 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#866: It’s Time to Modernize Payment Processing!Mark Rasmussen of Moolah is on the podcast with Kiera! Moolah is all about modernization of payment in dental practices. Mark and Kiera talk about Moolah and its full suite of payment tools, what modernized payments look like in dentistry, software/devices to use, honest processing fees, and more. Bonus: Dental A-Team listeners get a pricing discount: www.moolah.cc/thedentalateam  Episode resources: Learn more about Moolah  Score preferred pricing as a DAT listener here! Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Mom...2024-07-2340 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#866: It’s Time to Modernize Payment Processing!Mark Rasmussen of Moolah is on the podcast with Kiera! Moolah is all about modernization of payment in dental practices. Mark and Kiera talk about Moolah and its full suite of payment tools, what modernized payments look like in dentistry, software/devices to use, honest processing fees, and more. Bonus: Dental A-Team listeners get a pricing discount: www.moolah.cc/thedentalateam  Episode resources: Learn more about Moolah  Score preferred pricing as a DAT listener here! Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Mom...2024-07-2340 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#854: Let’s Make Systemization Simple-  Kiera’s Mind Blown Welcome back to DAT Book Club! This month’s selection was Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg. As you’ll hear, Kiera had a ton of takeaways from reading this book. She specifically touches on the following in this episode: Best ways to communicate internally Questions to ask yourself about what needs to be done and when Principles for efficiency Planning and work management And a ton more Find the full book club rundown here! Epis...2024-06-2524 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#854: Let’s Make Systemization Simple-  Kiera’s Mind Blown Welcome back to DAT Book Club! This month’s selection was Come Up for Air: How Teams Can Leverage Systems and Tools to Stop Drowning in Work by Nick Sonnenberg. As you’ll hear, Kiera had a ton of takeaways from reading this book. She specifically touches on the following in this episode: Best ways to communicate internally Questions to ask yourself about what needs to be done and when Principles for efficiency Planning and work management And a ton more Find the full book club rundown here! Epis...2024-06-2524 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#853: It’s Time to Turn Your Patients Onto Membership PlansWith the changing landscape, Kiera gets very real with practices in this episode. She’s joined by Paul from Dental Menu to talk about why it is absolutely critical to get a membership plan in place. They lay out the steps to take if you’re considering dropping insurance, and how Dental Menu seamlessly slots into your practice: Create a good product Set up marketing Establish an operating procedure Go out and market Paul even has a Dental A-Team special for those interested in working with Dental Menu! Visit www.d...2024-06-2039 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#852: How to Handle Emergency After-Hour Calls Kiera gives listeners three steps to set up an ideal emergency after-hour protocol response. Define “true emergency” — what should the doctor actually have to come in for? Role play! Listen to example calls and set language to use. Place daily blocks for those emergency appointments. She adds a couple additional pieces of advice, including using a rotating emergency response schedule with other practices. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcas...2024-06-1911 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#850: Consider This When Buying/Maximizing a PracticeKiera lists out exactly what doctors should be looking for when either buying a new practice or hoping to systematize their current one. Considerations such as:  What’s the AR? What procedures are being offered and is there room to add more? How is the team communication? How are supplies purchased? Then she suggests how to boil down the most critical items to implement and ways to go about doing so that won’t overwhelm the team. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Momen...2024-06-1315 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#848: How to Handle Rude PatientsThere’s always that one patient… Kiera talks about the professional way to go about communicating with a rude patient, even when it includes dismissing them (listen up for dismissal letter verbiage!). Remember: There’s always a lesson to be learned in these situations. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Practice Momentum Group Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast   Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.91) Hello Dental A Team...2024-06-1112 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#846: Unconventional Ways to Cut Costs In Your PracticeKiera gives listeners tips that you can implement right now to start trimming the fat on practice costs and making more money. Suggested actions include reviewing your PnL monthly, buying discounted supplies, utilizing a productive schedule, and more. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast   Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.686) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera and today I'm...2024-06-0518 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#845: How to Vacation Without Your Business Losing MoneyWarmer weather means vacations are on our mind. Kiera talks about how to take those two-week vacations (or more!) and not have it affect your practice’s profit and loss. It’s about planning, yes, but Kiera gives you the variables to consider as you calculate how much you can vacation based on your practice’s output. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast   ...2024-06-0412 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#845: How to Vacation Without Your Business Losing MoneyWarmer weather means vacations are on our mind. Kiera talks about how to take those two-week vacations (or more!) and not have it affect your practice’s profit and loss. It’s about planning, yes, but Kiera gives you the variables to consider as you calculate how much you can vacation based on your practice’s output. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Watch DAT Podcasts on YouTube Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast   ...2024-06-0412 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#844: Achieving Your Dream Dentistry LifeKiera is joined by Dr. Jamin Houser of Castle Valley Dental in Colorado to talk about reaching that dream life! Dr. Houser has achieved a minimal work week while still being able to engage with all the aspects he loves about dentistry. He shares with Kiera what it took to get him to his idyllic day-to-day, how it’s benefited his team members, and why he never wants to retire. Episode resources: Learn about Dr. Houser Reach out to Kiera Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast ...2024-05-3032 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#844: Achieving Your Dream Dentistry LifeKiera is joined by Dr. Jamin Houser of Castle Valley Dental in Colorado to talk about reaching that dream life! Dr. Houser has achieved a minimal work week while still being able to engage with all the aspects he loves about dentistry. He shares with Kiera what it took to get him to his idyllic day-to-day, how it’s benefited his team members, and why he never wants to retire. Episode resources: Learn about Dr. Houser Reach out to Kiera Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast ...2024-05-3032 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#843: Take a Moment to Slow DownKiera explores not only why so many people want to slow down in their everyday lives — but also what happens once you’re slowed down. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Sign up for DAT’s Weekly Webinar Virtual Consulting Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast   Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:00.22) Hello, Dental A Team team listeners. This is Kiera and I am so excited to be podcasting with you today. I just, I...2024-05-2917 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#838: Handling No-Cost PatientsJust because dentistry is one of your talents doesn’t mean it’s not a worthwhile service. When it comes to friends and family asking for discounts or free treatment, it can get sticky if you’re not prepared. In this episode, Kiera gives three pointers to addressing when someone inevitably drops your name in hopes of a discount: Recognize your worth as a dental professional Put a dollar amount to the discounts you’ve given Create a friends and family fee schedule, then use it Episode resources: Reach out to K...2024-05-1615 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#836: Clarity Around DSOsGet ready for a deep dive on DSOs. Kiera is joined by Brannon Moncrief, principal and CEO of McLerran + Associates, an industry leader in dental practice sales and sell-side advisory for DSOs. Basically, if you want insight about selling to a DSO, this episode is for you. Kiera and Brannon discuss: Pros and cons to selling to a DSO What common mistakes are and how you can avoid them Different deal structure examples The DSO landscape over the next 20 to 50 years And so much more!   E...2024-05-1454 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team Podcast#836: Clarity Around DSOsGet ready for a deep dive on DSOs. Kiera is joined by Brannon Moncrief, principal and CEO of McLerran + Associates, an industry leader in dental practice sales and sell-side advisory for DSOs. Basically, if you want insight about selling to a DSO, this episode is for you. Kiera and Brannon discuss: Pros and cons to selling to a DSO What common mistakes are and how you can avoid them Different deal structure examples The DSO landscape over the next 20 to 50 years And so much more!   E...2024-05-1454 minAbsolute Faith WithinAbsolute Faith WithinWelcome to Absolute Faith Within with Kiera Williams and Erica BinauhanHosted by Kiera Williams and Erica Binauhan, Absolute Faith Within explores the power of faith and spirituality in our lives. Join us as we delve into our personal journeys, discovering how faith inspires and empowers us.  Hear candid conversations from Kiera and Erica on topics from mental health, faith, love, and much more! New episodes every Monday! Whether you’re searching for a friend, advice, faith-based content, or a genuine connection, this podcast will be sure to help you develop absolute faith within. ...2024-04-0801 minThe Absolutely PodcastThe Absolutely PodcastAmelia and Kiera Back in ActionKiera and Amelia are finally back together! They discuss how the first few months of 2024 have been treating them, as well as their current pop-culture fascinations. Amelia's bracket gets busted, Kiera discusses her obsession with her Whoop, and the two talk about their hyper fixation on Dune 2. Catch up with the girls in the latest episode of the Absolutely Podcast! 2024-04-041h 02Dental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastSecret Sauce to Having an Engaged TeamDr. Ashley Joves is back again to chat with Kiera after last week’s episode. Today, they talk about what the Dental A-Team’s secret is to having such a great and engaged team. Kiera shares the three-year journey it took to get to this point, the plenty of trial and error that happened, and gives advice on points she still follows through on, like: Assessing your core values regularly Quarterly, asking yourself and your team where you’re going Reading Extreme Ownership by Jocko Willink and Leif Babin Kiera and Dr. Jo...2023-10-0549 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.74- Go Against ExpectationsThis episode coincides with Lia and Kiera's one-year anniversary in creating this podcast. They commemorate by recapping the past year and catching us up on their lives. Listen in as they recount Lia's nerve-wracking encounter with her boyfriend's parents and the rollercoaster of emotions that ensued. From awkward dress codes to potential relationship secrets, this story will have you contemplating the importance of authenticity. So grab a glass of Prosecco in celebration as Lia and Kiera share this entertaining and relatable tale of navigating love, life, and meeting the parents. Let's dive in and master our bliss lives...2023-10-0426 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastCan Delegation Become a Form of Procrastination?Part two of Kiera’s delegation episodes (listen to part one here). The art of delegation is complex enough that Kiera’s flipping the coin for those who already excel at delegation … enough for it to become a hindrance. Kiera ponders this question and urges listeners to engage in answering this question. Want to make your argument for either side? Email Kiera at hello@thedentalateam.com.  Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast2023-08-2916 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastCan Delegation Become a Form of Procrastination?Part two of Kiera’s delegation episodes (listen to part one here). The art of delegation is complex enough that Kiera’s flipping the coin for those who already excel at delegation … enough for it to become a hindrance. Kiera ponders this question and urges listeners to engage in answering this question. Want to make your argument for either side? Email Kiera at hello@thedentalateam.com.  Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera: hello@thedentalateam.com  Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast2023-08-2916 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.65- Select Your Celebrity DoppelgangerIn this episode, Kiera and Lia delve into the topic of role models and a fun, thought-provoking question: If your life was turned into a movie, which celebrity would play you? Join Kiera and Lia in identifying role models and recognizing how they shape aspirations. From personal stories to a surprise special guest, get ready for an inspiring chat that will make you smile and ponder while you are getting fit and reaching your bliss life.This episode is sponsored by Lunarherbles.com, where you can find...2023-07-1842 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.64- Balance Personal Goals with Relationship NeedsIn this episode, Lia and Kiera cover the topic of pressure in relationships. Learn how to handle it, whether you're the one feeling pressured or the one doing the pressuring. It is important to manage the energy exchange in a relationship and make choices that benefit both yourself and your relationship. Lia and Kiera touch on their personal growth and making necessary changes to improve themselves, sharing their experiences with expectations in relationships and stressing the significance of communication and recognizing each other's potential. Listen in and explore the challenges of managing energy and productivity patterns and the...2023-07-1240 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.59- Choose Your HardIn this episode, Kiera and Lia dive into finding your own Emerald City — the place where your dreams come true. They explore the idea that even though the path to your dreams may be challenging and longer than expected, as long as you're moving in the direction of your dream life, you're heading in the right direction.They reveal the incredible power of a single decision, as it has the potential to transform your life completely. All it takes is one moment of bravery and a little push forward. Sure, it ma...2023-05-2320 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.42- Feel SexyReady to feel irresistible? In this episode, Kiera and Lia are spilling the tea on all things sexy. They're talking about why having confidence in yourself is the key to feeling sultry and irresistible and how feeling truly seen and accepted by others can boost that confidence even more.Get ready to embrace your feminine sexuality and indulge in some self-care and self-love. With tips on planning the ultimate date night with yourself, Kiera and Lia are giving you all the ways to treat yourself like the love of your life...2023-01-3129 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.31- Style Your Life IntentionallyIt's the end of the year. You know the whole New Year New Me thing? Kiera and Lia canceled it. New Year New Me is officially canceled. It’s not a thing because it’s the same you – it’s just a new year. There are better ways to say it’s a brand new year than New Year New Me. New Year Better Me. New Year New Opportunities. New chances, new habits, new goals, new energy, showing up differently, new growth opportunities. There is something to be said about starting fresh and starting new, and a New Year is a...2022-12-2434 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastWhat On Earth is an Office Manager Supposed to Do?Kiera is spilling secrets on what makes the best of the best office managers. She even reads excerpts from her up-and-coming book. Listen to this episode to hear more about the following: What should Kiera name her book? Suggest ideas and potentially win a $100 Amazon gift card. What should an office manager be doing? Here’s a checklist. Need help training? This is what to execute. Kiera also shares who the two best office managers she knows are, and how they function. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera  Subscribe to The Den...2022-11-0321 minMaster Your Bliss LifeMaster Your Bliss LifeEp.12- Write Your Happy ListJoin Kiera and Lia for an uplifting episode of discovering what truly makes you happy and having the courage to go after it. Once you accept that you are powerful and you can create the life you want, it is extremely important to know exactly WHAT you want. Knowing what you want keeps you focused and lets you connect with yourself more authentically. And all of this leads to a happier you.Hosts: Kiera Masters and Lia BlissPodcast Manager: Kimberly Smith2022-10-1822 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Art of Culture CreationIn a recent interview with Authority Magazine, Kiera shared 5 tips needed to create a successful dental career. One of those tips was culture creation — and that’s what this episode is all about. Kiera talks about creating the best culture for your practice and for your team. Her three tips to get there are: Start with yourself Have a palpable culture Plan for a slow burn When you have a great culture, your patients’ and team’s experience at work is just as great whether you as a leader are there or not.2022-06-0119 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastImplementing a HEALTHY Bonus StructureBonuses: There’s a good side and a bad side. (You may be surprised where Kiera falls.) In this episode, Kiera shares how to create a bonus structure in your practice without creating entitlement, what needs to happen to consider a bonus, and how to roll everything out. P.S. There are other ways to show appreciation than extra money in someone’s bank account — Kiera talks about those too. Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Re...2022-02-2325 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastIt’s OKAY to ____ Your JobKiera is giving you permission not to enjoy being a business owner or a team member all the time. Yup, you’re dealing with the ebbs and flows of being a working human — the entrepreneurial pattern! But Kiera also has a solution to your bad situation which will help you love your job longer before getting to those downward swings: Look for patterns Identify them Take massive action Have a brain dump Find someone to look outside your situation It’s important to give yourself space when these...2021-10-0616 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera Dent and the Power of Scrubs Hello and welcome (or welcome back) to all Dental A-Team podcast listeners! In this episode, Kiera takes a moment to reintroduce herself to everyone, sharing her journey through the dental world and how it wove in and out, for better or worse, of her personal life. The Dental A-Team’s origin story is part of Kiera’s journey to positively impact the world of dentistry, to help people see what their potential is. Listen up for the best kind of history lesson out there! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to...2021-08-0520 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera Dent and the Power of Scrubs Hello and welcome (or welcome back) to all Dental A-Team podcast listeners! In this episode, Kiera takes a moment to reintroduce herself to everyone, sharing her journey through the dental world and how it wove in and out, for better or worse, of her personal life. The Dental A-Team’s origin story is part of Kiera’s journey to positively impact the world of dentistry, to help people see what their potential is. Listen up for the best kind of history lesson out there! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to...2021-08-0520 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastA NEW Spin on Case AcceptanceKiera’s talking shop and eating cake pops! (You’ll have to listen to this episode to catch that joke…) In this solo episode, Kiera talks about increasing your case acceptance with a different spin: Actually being interested in other people. Do you work too hard on being interesting instead of being interested in other people? Kiera offers advice on how to improve relationships with your patients on an individual basis. It’s all about the power of understanding and the power of listening, folks! Episode resources: Reach out to Kiera Subscrib...2021-05-2015 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastThe Benefits of Being Business IntriguedKiera joins Jeffrey Shaw of The Self Employed Life Podcast to talk about a lack of business education in trade sectors. Both Jeffrey and Kiera have noticed the same pattern: Though people are often highly skilled in what they do for a career, they don’t have the business skills to cope. That’s where consultants (like the Dental A-Team) come in! What’s the solution? Becoming business intrigued. You can’t get stuck in the cycle of only ever improving your skill set. Jeffrey and Kiera discuss the balance between passion in our work and harnessing business...2021-04-0846 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera’s Path: Dental Assistant to Practice OwnerKiera joins the gang at Commercial Real Estate Secrets podcast to share her journey through dentistry, how she purchased a practice, and lessons learned. Topics and experiences discussed include navigating partnerships, managing site relocation, and increasing revenue from $500,000 to $2.4 million in nine months. This episode is a great reminder of the experience and heart that is behind those in the Dental A-Team. We love working with our DAT fam, and hope you love working with us. Visit www.TheDentalATeam.com to continue to support our cause.      2021-01-1256 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera’s Path: Dental Assistant to Practice OwnerKiera joins the gang at Commercial Real Estate Secrets podcast to share her journey through dentistry, how she purchased a practice, and lessons learned. Topics and experiences discussed include navigating partnerships, managing site relocation, and increasing revenue from $500,000 to $2.4 million in nine months. This episode is a great reminder of the experience and heart that is behind those in the Dental A-Team. We love working with our DAT fam, and hope you love working with us. Visit www.TheDentalATeam.com to continue to support our cause.      2021-01-1256 minHeavier Than I LookHeavier Than I LookRecovery Episode #1: Kiera RussoEpisode #2 of Heavier Than I Look shares the ongoing story of host Kiera Russo's own struggles with disordered eating and body dysmorphia. She chronicles six years of struggling with anorexia, binge eating disorder, and body dysmorphia. 2020-09-1658 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera’s Book Club, Part 2The last time Kiera did a book club episode, it was a huge success! So she’s back for round two of inspiration and good reads...Continue Reading...2020-04-2317 minDental A Team PodcastDental A Team PodcastKiera’s Book Club, Part 2The last time Kiera did a book club episode, it was a huge success! So she’s back for round two of inspiration and good reads...Continue Reading...2020-04-2317 minGet Your Shine OnGet Your Shine On12. Cut the Shit + Start Prioritizing Your TimeIn today's episode, Kiera talks about dropping the excuse of not having time and reframe your mindset to prioritizing your time. She shares a few helpful resources that she uses in her daily routines to help keep her organized, on track, and on top of her to-do list.  Alarmy App: https://alar.my/ Morning Sidekick Journal: https://habitnest.com/?rfsn=3710791.446acf Panda Planner: https://pandaplanner.com/products/panda-planner-classic-original As always, if you like what you hear today, please remember to rate, review, and subscribe to Kiera's weekly episodes, and be sure t...2020-01-2716 minGet Your Shine OnGet Your Shine On6. Breaking Free from Toxic RelationshipsIn this episode, Kiera talks about her experience in toxic relationships-- from romantic relationships, to friendships, and even family. It is important that you surround yourself with positive people who give you life and add value to your life. Kiera shares about a previous toxic relationship she was involved in that left her feeling stuck and without a voice. She talks about making sure you lay out non-negotiables in all of your relationships and being sure you set healthy boundaries that allow you to be your true self. As always, if you like what...2019-10-2110 minLadies of the FrightLadies of the FrightLOTF 36: Summer Scares 3 with Kiera ParrottDid you know that we've started a patreon that includes lots of cool rewards at every tier, including special bonus content? Check it out! And grateful shout out to our $10 patrons, who you can find on twitter at @S_M_Fedor and @theeliryder. This episode is our THIRD installment of a series covering the Summer Scares library summer reading program. The Horror Writers’ Association has partnered with Book Riot and Library Journal to curate the Summer Scares reading list, which includes three books each in the Adult, YA, and Middle Grade categories. We have already discussed the Ad...2019-05-2357 min