Podcasts about ideal week

Send us a textThe significance of structured time management through the implementation of an "Ideal Week," the hosts aim to equip agents with tools to enhance their daily operations.As Easter weekend coincides with auction schedules, they explore the complexities of timing and public holidays and their impact on real estate activity. They highlight the importance of routine, planning, and balancing work with well-being. Tips include managing energy levels throughout the day and integrating personal time to stay productive. With nods to Dr. Fred Grosse and AREC insights, it's a practical chat on staying organised and thriving in the industry. 

Send us a textI spent a decade convinced I had a "broken brain," relying on the highest dose of Adderall just to get by. But what if the biggest struggle of your life becomes your greatest strength? In this special episode, originally recorded during my conversation with Adam Metwally on his podcast 'That One Time,' I'm sharing that very personal story. I recount the 10 years on medication (from age 8 to 18), the anxiety, the feeling of being disconnected, and the pivotal moment I discovered neuroplasticity – the key that unlocked incredible academic success and helped me get off meds for good.Together with Adam, I break down the 4 Pillars that were foundational to my transformation: Sleep, Nutrition, Movement, and Mind. You'll hear the specific, actionable strategies I personally used – like optimizing light exposure for circadian rhythm, managing core body temperature for deep sleep, fueling my brain with targeted nutrition (and avoiding common pitfalls like processed foods and potential heavy metals), harnessing progressive overload training for mental resilience, and implementing powerful time and attention management techniques that allowed me to thrive without medication.Ultimately, I learned to reframe that challenging decade not as a curse, but as the "best thing that ever happened" because it led me to dedicate my life to this work. This conversation goes beyond just my story; it's about turning struggle into strength and reclaiming your power through understanding your own biology. If you're looking to enhance focus naturally, navigate the complexities of ADHD or stimulant medication, or optimize your cognitive performance by mastering the fundamentals, I encourage you to listen to this deep dive recorded on 'That One Time with Adam Metwally'.

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your business? Like your days are running you instead of the other way around? I used to feel the same way—until I discovered how to design an ideal week that GIVES me energy instead of draining me.In this episode, I'm walking you through how I structure my weeks for maximum productivity, creativity, and energy. Whether you're drowning in meetings, struggling to find deep work time, or feeling like your calendar is a chaotic mess, this episode is for you.I'm also giving you my Ideal Week Template so you can create your own!

In this episode, Molly dives into maximizing your law firm efficiency and how to take control of your time with time templates. She walks through creating an "Ideal Week" that aligns with your firm's revenue goals and growth plans. By focusing on strategic task management, streamlined operations, and shared accountability, she shares how legal teams can cut through the chaos, stay organized, and run a smoother, more productive practice.   Key Takeaways:   Time Management Mastery: Implementing the "Ideal Week" framework helps law firms strategically manage their time, aligning daily operations with long-term revenue goals. Team Accountability: Building a culture of joint accountability among legal teams leads to increased efficiency and a shared understanding of the firm's overarching objectives. Strategic Delegation: Identifying tasks across various roles that can be delegated optimizes productivity and ensures each team member is operating at their highest value. Leveraging Data: Regularly tracking and analyzing operational data can uncover patterns and bottlenecks, allowing law firms to refine their processes and increase conversion rates. Growth and Development: Through structured time management and clear role definitions, law firms can foster an environment of innovation and strategic growth, enhancing both client satisfaction and employee morale.   Quote for the Show: "We want to build a practice and a life by design, not by default." - Molly McGrath   Links: Website: https://hiringandempowering.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hiringandempowering Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hiringandempowering LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/hiring&empoweringsolutions/ Law Firm Admin Bootcamp: https://www.lawfirmadminbootcamp.com/ Get Fix My Boss Book: https://amzn.to/3PCeEhk   Ways to Tune In: Amazon Music - https://www.amazon.com/Hiring-and-Empowering-Solutions/dp/B08JJSLJ7N Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/hiring-and-empowering-solutions/id1460184599 Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/3oIfsDDnEDDkcumTCygHDH Google Podcast - https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cDovL2ZlZWRzLmxpYnN5bi5jb20vMTc4MTM2L3Jzcw Stitcher - https://www.stitcher.com/show/hiring-and-empowering-solutions YouTube - https://youtu.be/JDATl81I2kY  

In today's episode, we tackle more of your questions about fitness, nutrition, and mindset. From body composition explained, to the truth about the anabolic window, weight set point theory, and even how to balance hosting dinners with your goals, this Q&A session is packed with actionable advice and candid conversations. As you know, we don't shy away from addressing the nuance, context, and what matters most: sustainable habits over perfection.We've got some laughs, some hard truths, and practical tips for you today. Whether it's figuring out what protein powder to buy, understanding why muscle matters for your metabolic health, or figuring out what music to listen to while lifting, there's something here for everyone who wants to level up their approach to health and wellness."There's enough other things to stress about in life, and the anabolic window is not one of them. Just eat food.”- Amy Rudolph“The stories you tell yourself about yourself are true until you decide they're not.”- Iris Deadlifts“If you are unwilling to change anything, then nothing will change.”- MeriThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:What body composition and “recomposition” actually means.The truth about the “anabolic window” and whether you really need protein within 30 minutes post-workout.How to plan and log food at social gatherings without stress or over-explaining.How and why you can influence your weight set point through lifestyle and behaviors.The importance of chewing your food for satisfaction and metabolic benefits.Protein powder buying tips.Simple tips to make protein shakes more digestible and satiating.Why overthinking nutrient timing isn't helpful until you master the basics.How music and podcasts can energize—or distract—your workouts and walks.Resources Mentioned:How Fat Loss Works, Managing Hunger, & Picking a Goal WeightQ&A: Mindful Eating & Serving Sizes, Building Muscle with Bodyweight Exercises?Q&A: Weight Loss Plateaus, Bulking, & An "Ideal" Week of WorkoutsMovement & Muscle for Healing and Longevity with Dr. Marie Whitt, DPTHow Fast Does Muscle & Strength Loss Happen When Taking Time Off?Connect with Us:Meri on InstagramIris Deadlifts on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

In a culture that glorifies productivity and hustle, hobbies can feel like an afterthought—or even a waste of time. But what if they're actually essential to a full, joyful life?  In today's episode, Jess is joined by one of our favorite Go + Tell Gals and dear friend, Nicci Morelli. They discuss how hobbies help us stay healthy, find rest, and connect with God, reminding us that we are more than what we achieve—we are created for both work and play.  If you're a hobby girl, this episode is for you. And if you have no idea where to start, this episode is definitely for you! Let's Go. Don't Miss: Become a part of the Fully Awake Women's Club and get access to the Hobby Girl Guide! Jess calls all women who have ever felt weary, defeated, heavy, or tired. She started a club, and you're invited. Needing help creating your Ideal Week? This Ideal Week Chart will help you plan out your weeks more effectively! Looking to reduce your anxiety and stress, elevate your mood and motivation, AND experience goal-crushing focus? Try Magic Mind. You can get 20% off a one-time purchase and up to 48% off for subscriptions with code: JESSC20 Interested in having Jess come to speak at your event? Book Jess today! Connect further with Jess:https://jessconnolly.com | Instagram | hello@jessconnolly.com

Many of us have a picture of the kind of person we want to be but struggle to know how to get there. Living the life we want takes intentionality. A new year provides a natural beginning to set goals, kick poor habits, and pursue passions. It can feel overwhelming and therefore seem easier to quit two weeks in. As we step into 2025 and look to the year ahead, we want to help you put your best foot forward. Instead of new year resolutions, try new rhythms.In this week's episode we get practical in providing resources designed to help you live a more intentional life. We breakdown two resources: a Growth Plan and an Ideal Week. We share how these tools have helped us not just reach goals but implement sustainable rhythms. Here are the steps to develop a Growth Plan:Identify the Buckets in Your LifeEx: finances, spiritual health, friendships, work, school, etc.Write Your Current RealityWhat does your life look like in this area today?Identify your 2-3 Focus Areas for This SeasonYou can't make big strides in every area. Determine which areas will be your priority.Write Your Envisioned FutureWho do you want to be in this area 3 months from now?Create Goals and Establish RhythmsChoose 3 priority areas and set goals/rhythms to incorporate this quarter.Bring People InIdentify one person in each area to hold you accountable. Share your goal/rhythm with them.Schedule your prioritiesCreate an Ideal week calendar that includes your rhythms, etc.Download the FREE Growth Plan and Ideal WeekRegister for Rhythm Conference 2025Enjoy this week's episode! Follow Going Somewhere Podcast on InstagramAsk a Question or Suggest a Guest | goingsomewherepod.comSubscribe to us on YoutubePodcast Music: Electric Ten by Broke in SummerGoing Somewhere is a resource of Northview ChurchStephen's Instagram & Website

In this episode of the GrowLeader Podcast Dr. Dharius Daniels, a visionary leader and pastor, sits down with pastors Chris Hodges and Matt Minor to discuss practical strategies for ministry success. Together, they explore the power of consistency, effective discipleship of men, and the importance of establishing a rhythm for ministry through principles like the “Ideal Week.” Dr. Daniels shares his journey of finding his voice, the lessons he's learned in growing churches, and the transformative discipleship program he's developed to shape men as godly leaders in their homes and communities. . . . . Episode Resources: - Learn More about Dr. Dharius Daniels: https://dhariusdaniels.com/ - Highlands College Chapel: https://youtu.be/o4rbmtMv-eg?si=WEEP2ig2Z9pmtkUn . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn More and Register for GrowLeader Conference 2025: https://www.growleader.com/conference - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access FREE church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . . Thank you to our partners! - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader - OneHope: https://onehope.net/ - StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader . . . . Timeline: 00:00 - Highlight 00:23 - About Highlands College 03:40 - Meet Dr. Dharius Daniels 08:08 - Message Prep and Delivery 13:55 - The Power of Consistency in Leadership 26:17 - Discipleship and "Made Men" 32:09 - Thank You, Partners!

Hey CEO- It's Monday, so let me ask…what does YOUR week look like? Chances are as you look ahead you're wondering how it's all gonna fit… ...spending time with the Lord, loving your family, connection with friends, building your business, balancing your bank account, prioritizing your wellness, finding enjoyment, keeping up with your house…Feel like fitting all-the-things into just 7 days is an impossible task?I'm here to tell you it's NOT...at least when you know how to plan your IDEAL WEEK.(notice, I did NOT say perfect)Here's the truth, ORDER determines your CAPACITY. Yes, having order to your week matters…but so does the order in which you put what gets your time into those 7 days. So in this episode I'm taking you inside the new REDEEM Her Time Planner to show you how to plan your ideal week and avoid the 3 common time blocking mistakes most people make when they try to create order in their week…And you're gonna discover you really do have time for what He's called you to….when you put things in the right order. Want to plan out what YOUR IDEAL WEEK looks like?I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!Grab the REDEEM Her Time Balance AssessmentJoin us for the REDEEM Her Time REVEAL DAY Live on FB Come join the conversation (+ implementation) afterwards inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaP.S. Watch the REDEEM Your Time Masterclass to shift EVERYTHING about how you approach TIME in both Life + Biz https://redeemhertime.com/masterclass

Hey CEO- It's Monday, so let me ask…what does YOUR week look like? Chances are as you look ahead you're wondering how it's all gonna fit… ...spending time with the Lord, loving your family, connection with friends, building your business, balancing your bank account, prioritizing your wellness, finding enjoyment, keeping up with your house…Feel like fitting all-the-things into just 7 days is an impossible task?I'm here to tell you it's NOT...at least when you know how to plan your IDEAL WEEK.(notice, I did NOT say perfect)Here's the truth, ORDER determines your CAPACITY. Yes, having order to your week matters…but so does the order in which you put what gets your time into those 7 days. So in this episode I'm taking you inside the new REDEEM Her Time Planner to show you how to plan your ideal week and avoid the 3 common time blocking mistakes most people make when they try to create order in their week…And you're gonna discover you really do have time for what He's called you to….when you put things in the right order. Want to plan out what YOUR IDEAL WEEK looks like?I pray this blesses, challenges and moves you to action!Grab the REDEEM Her Time Balance AssessmentJoin us for the REDEEM Her Time REVEAL DAY Live on FB Come join the conversation (+ implementation) afterwards inside the REDEEM Her Time CommunityYOU. HAVE. TIME. LissaP.S. Watch the REDEEM Your Time Masterclass to shift EVERYTHING about how you approach TIME in both Life + Biz https://redeemhertime.com/masterclass

In today's episode, we interview Iris! We dive into Iris's personal story, uncovering the deeply ingrained struggles many of us face around food, body image, and exercise, and the path to self-acceptance. The conversation takes us through the early influences of her childhood, the pressures of dieting, and how she eventually found balance and peace in a world that often pushes extremes.This episode is packed with personal anecdotes, valuable lessons, and a deep exploration of how our relationships with food and exercise are shaped from childhood… and what we can do about it. This episode is an inspiring reminder that our journeys are ever-evolving and that embracing the basics with consistency can lead to profound changes both physically and mentally."Every day you decide to go in and do something hard is another day where you're proving to yourself that you can handle something hard."- Iris Deadlifts“If people could understand that it always comes back to their choices and their personal responsibility in any situation, they would be amazed at the progress they can make." - Iris DeadliftsThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:Reflecting on the impact of “good vs. bad” food language in childhoodThe lasting impact of restrictive diets on body image and mental healthThe importance of lifting weights for both physical strength and mental resilienceHow shifting her mindset from aesthetics to health has transformed Iris's life The power of consistent movement in improving both body and mindWhy curating your feed matters - the importance of surrounding yourself with evidence-based, positive voices on social mediaIris's breakthrough moment: letting go of strict deadlines and embracing a sustainable approachRecognizing that control doesn't mean rigidity, but rather, understanding your choices and taking responsibility in a compassionate wayConnect with Us:Iris Deadlifts on InstagramMeri on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramEpisode: Q&A: Weight Loss Plateaus, Bulking, & An "Ideal" Week of WorkoutsThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

Take control of your weeks by designing the perfect schedule. Today we dive into practical strategies for taking back control of your time by creating the perfect weekly schedule. A schedule that not only aligns with your priorities but also helps you minimize distractions, maximize productivity, and avoid burnout. The framework Megan Long discusses in this episode, is called the "Ideal Week", based on Todd Duncan's book Time Traps. By the end of the exercise, you'll walk away with a weekly schedule that includes all the essential activities -- team meetings, one-on-ones, and strategic work -- while also making room for personal development, self-care, and focus time. Once you've crafted this schedule, it's about sticking to it and protecting your time from last-minute disruptions. At the end of the episode, Megan also shares four of her favorite hacks to help you maintain control over your calendar (including how to avoid Sunday Scaries!) You'll hear all about: 00:32 – Avoid the trap of always being available. Constant distractions reduce your effectiveness. 01:10 – Protect your calendar—don't allow last-minute appointments or impromptu meetings. 01:55 – Introducing the ideal week framework from Todd Duncan's book, Time Traps. 02:18 – Step one: Identify your top “must-do” activities like team meetings, one-on-ones, and priority work. 03:03 – Step two: Identify the “want-to-do” activities like personal development or self-care. 03:45 – Fill out an ideal week template to map out your day-to-day activities, from meals to work priorities. 05:16 – Focus on revenue-producing and value-creating activities like client proposals. 06:04 – Hold yourself accountable to your ideal week by printing it out or using a digital calendar. 06:45 – Megan's top tips: 1) No meeting Mondays, 2) Group one-on-one meetings, 3) Block time for travel, 4) Leave protected blank space for deep work. Rate, review & follow on Apple Podcasts Click Here to Listen! OR WATCH ON YOUTUBE If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode. Links mentioned in the episode: Time Traps: Proven Strategies for Swamped Salespeople by Todd Duncan

In today's episode, we dive deep into the realities of fitness expectations, dismantling the idea that in training, "more is always better." We share insights on training frequency, and explain that even one to two days of intentional strength training per week can yield incredible health benefits. The conversation expands into how listeners can adapt workouts to their individual lives and goals, reminding them that doing what's doable trumps chasing the so-called “optimal” routines often promoted on social media.We chat about the concept of "training age" and how workout routines evolve as experience and goals shift. We also discuss taking time off the gym, and the common fears surrounding that. What if you have to turn down the gym during a busy season? What if you're forced to be sedentary due to an injury or surgery? How fast does muscle and strength loss happen?“If you replace 'optimal' with 'doable,' you'll find a lot more success.”- Meri“You are far more capable than you think you are—stay on the path even when life is hectic.”- Amy Rudolph“You know what's really bad for your health overall? Stressing about everything. It's awful for your gut, your brain, your sleep.”- Iris DeadliftsThis week on Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck:How many strength training days a week are enough for general health?What is “training age?”Optimal vs DoableStop phoning it in at the gym just to check a box—focus on quality workouts.What happens when you have to take some time off strength training?How fast does muscle and strength loss happen?What if you're forced to be sedentary due to an injury or surgery?How social media can skew perceptions of what's necessary for progress—focus on *your* goals.Resources Mentioned:Iris Deadlifts on InstagramMeri on InstagramAmy Rudolph on InstagramEpisode: Q&A: Weight Loss Plateaus, Bulking, & An "Ideal" Week of WorkoutsThanks for tuning in to this week's episode of Here's the Deal: Fitness, Nutrition, and Mindset for People Who Don't Want Life to Suck, where we challenge the common understanding of what it means and what it takes to be fit and healthy! If you enjoyed this episode, don't forget to subscribe and leave a review wherever you listen to your favorite podcasts.Apple Podcasts | SpotifyBe sure to share your favorite episodes on social media and tag us!Join Iris Deadlifts on Instagram, Meri on Instagram, and Amy Rudolph on Instagram.

In this episode of the #teakink Podcast we meet Polly - an escort, academic, and community organiser with SWARM who shares the ins and outs of what a kink escort booking looks like, her thoughts on the state of academia, and her love for grimy leather bars and wild swimming. Eva Oh joins her on a campaign for queer cruising spaces and also shares a story of the time she got Root Beer Float Waterboarded. Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/evaoh More on Eva Oh: https://eva-oh.com HIGHLIGHTS: Here are the timestamps for the episode. On some podcast players you should be able to click the timestamp to jump to that time. (00:00) - Welcome. What is #teakink (00:18) - Meet Polly - Sex Worker, Academic, Community Organiser (02:15) - Non-Monogamy Circles and Sex Worker Friends (03:12) - Polly's First Steps into Sex Work (05:11) - Thinking About Oneself as a "Brand" (07:35) - Polly's First Booking, the Tiniest Double Ended Dildo (09:40) - What Does a Booking Look Like (13:40) - Finding the Kink Community and Grimy Leather Bars (17:40) - The State of Academia (20:15) - SWARM, Sex Worker Grassroots Organisation (25:50) - The Correlation Between Academia and Sex Work (28:15) - Polly's Ideal Week (32:50) - Wild Swimming (36:35) - Queer Cruising (39:50) - Personal Responsibility in Sex Spaces (41:30) - Kink Group Getaways and Murder Mysterys (44:25) - How to Cruise (47:45) - Root Beer Float Waterboarding

Send Us Fan Mail!If your time worked like your budget, would you be broke? Time is your most valuable asset and you want to budget plenty of time for the things that matter.In this episode, productivity and motherhood coach, author, photographer, and podcast host Ashley Freehan walks you through creating your ideal week through budgeting your time.Your home life and business life can often bleed together, making you feel guilty for spending too much time in one area and not enough in the other.That all ends when you learn how to carve out time slots for the things that really matter. Listen in and get the tips you need to feel organized and productive without going over budget in any area!Episode Highlights:Thinking of your time like a budgetHow an ideal week differs from traditional schedulingThe beauty of being proactive rather than reactiveTools for creating your ideal weekHow to budget for what matters to you, nonnegotiables and commitmentsBedtime and wake time boundary setting Budgeting for transition timeDon't forget free time!Structure creates freedomKick guilt to the curbHandling things that fall through the cracksHandling the unexpectedSetting boundariesBenefits of the ideal week methodEnjoy!Learn more about Ashley:Website: https://thepurposegathering.com/Podcast: https://thepurposegathering.com/podcast/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepurposegathering/ Learn more about Carla:Website: https:/www.carlareeves.com/Connect on LI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/reevescarla/Connect on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@differentlythepodcastGo to https://www.carlareeves.com/getunstuck.com to download Carla's on demand journaling workshop + exercise to help you stop spinning and start moving forward.Explore Coaching with Carla: https://bookme.name/carlareeves/lite/explore-coaching If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to share it with a friend. A free way to support our show is by leaving a five-star rating and review on your favorite podcast player. It's a chance to tell us what you love about the show and it helps others discover it, too. Thank you for listening!

Rereleasing one of DAT's most popular episodes! Dr. Dave Moghadam returns to the Dental A-Team podcast! This time, he's giving the goods on priority scheduling, something he's been working with for over a year now. He and Kiera go deep into priority scheduling with the following highlights: How to map out ideal schedule Keeping it flexible Rolling out to the team Space for emergencies How hygiene fits in And more! About Dr. Moghadam: Dr. Moghadam was born and raised in Morris County, New Jersey. After completing his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick he went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) in Newark. During his time at UMDNJ, Dr. Moghadam received extensive recognition for his outstanding leadership, academic and clinical aptitude, and dedication to the profession. Some of his achievements include receiving the William R. Cinotti Endowed Scholarship and the American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence, as well as induction into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. He then chose to complete a general practice residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick where he received advanced training with an emphasis on comprehensive restorative treatment, endodontics, and implant dentistry.  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: The Dental A Team (00:05.742) Hey everyone, welcome to the Dental A Team podcast. I'm your host, Kiera Dent, and I had this crazy idea that maybe I could combine a doctor and a team member's perspective, because let's face it, dentistry can be a challenging profession with those two perspectives. I've been a dental assistant, treatment coordinator, scheduler, pillar, office manager, regional manager, practice owner, and I have a team of traveling consultants where we have traveled to over 165 different offices coaching teams. Yep, we don't just understand you, we are you.   Our mission is to positively impact the world of dental. And I believe that this podcast is the greatest way I can help elevate teams, grow VIP experiences, reduce stress, and create A -Teams. Welcome to the Dental A Team Podcast.   The Dental A Team (00:51.438) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera. And you guys, today I am so excited to have back on one of my favorite doctors. He and I tend to come up with some fun ideas to podcast on. And so I'm super honored and grateful to have Dr. Dave Mogadam back on the show today. If you haven't heard, he and I have chatted so many different topics from mergers to practice to bringing on your hygiene team and how to calibrate your hygiene team. And today we're gonna take it on another direction with scheduling. So Dave, how are you today?   I'm doing wonderful. How about yourself? Great and guys just so you know if you heard the last one Dave's got a killer mustache going on again today He's got like I wish you guys could see him because he came like ready to go today rocking and rolling Dave How's the weather where you're at today? I mean you've got the mustache going on perfect haircut today I mean you're looking   You know, it was one of those things where I got fooled in the Northeast. You know, we have these fake spring days. So yesterday was really, you know, beautiful, sunny, everything like that. So I threw on a T -shirt and a vest. I was walking outside this morning and somebody asked me where my sleeves are. It's freezing. Well, that's how we are over here. Today's the coldest I think I've ever seen Reno and it's at 11 degrees today. And for me,   freezing cold. Like I don't know what this is. We also had that fake spring. was almost in the seventies and then plumbing it down, got lots of snow. So it's probably coming your way. So get ready for it. Here it comes. But you know, here we go. So Dave, let's, let's dive right in. about, mean, you guys have a fun day. get customer service with Disney today. So just going to throw that out there. That's going to be a fun day, but let's talk scheduling. I'm going to just tee everybody up for a possible other conversation on customer service, Disney style,   Priority scheduling, you're a dentist, you guys have grown a lot. Tiffany works with your practice, she's excited to come see you again. So kind of walk us through this priority scheduling and what you guys have found successful in your practice. So yeah, it's a really good topic. about a, a year ago now, I was really thinking about, know, what is going on with our schedule? Because for years and years, as we've gotten busier,   The Dental A Team (03:07.126) Monday through Wednesday has always been like gangbusters and awesome. And then we get to Thursday and it is just like, my God, what is going on here? It's all the little ancillary nonsense that you just don't want to deal with. And everybody's running around and trying to deal with like seeing a bunch of patients and our practice is not really, you know, like that or geared for that really. And you work harder, it's less fun and everybody really just does not enjoy it, especially me. Right.   So for years and years, we've kind of always heard the big consultant saying, you got to schedule to production and this and that. And that just never really resonated with me in the least bit. Because I always have this, and know my philosophy is about this is kind of schedule everything else right, plan everything else well, do the right things, treat everybody the right way. And the numbers come. I feel like when we fixate on the numbers, it's   I don't know. just don't feel good about it. And I don't think my team does either. But what I can get behind is, well, everybody wants to have a better experience at work. And when myself and the other doctor are happier, everybody else is happier too, because we're not just walking around like grumpy pants. So I'd heard the idea of priority scheduling through a bunch of other podcasts. And I said, you know   think I can get behind this. know you guys had been a big proponent of actually managing the schedule, setting time out better, everything like that. So I sat down and I figured out, what does an ideal week look like? What type of procedures do I want to do? How do I want to break them up? How do we set up time where the flow of everything's better? Where do we put in the ancillary stuff so it's not something where we spend one day running around and we just end the week on just like a ugh.   kind of note there. So we started doing this, think, last March. And it could be the perfect storm. It could be a lot of factors. But between that, ramping up our marketing, everything like that, all of sudden that month, we were basically up maybe 20, 30 percent. And we've pretty consistently been doing that, except for not the last couple of months. Hashtag COVID. So, what are you going to do? That has more to do   The Dental A Team (05:30.216) all the other factors that come into place of, you know, switching, switching over associates, switching over hygienists, all the lovely stuff that, you know, puts all the pressure on myself and the rest of the wonderful team here. Right. We're doing it. So I love that. And I love that you brought that up of you. Number one, I think it's really impressive that you're a dentist, you're the doctor, and you're the one who thinks through this. Because while yes, teams can do it. And I encourage teams to think like this if your doctors don't.   But Dave, I love that you're always a very proactive dentist. You are always thinking about like, okay, what causes this? And instead of just focusing on the symptoms, you go to the root cause. Like what is causing us to have Thursdays that aren't as productive? What is causing us to have successful Mondays through Wednesdays? And what can we do to change that? And I then love that you went and took this to like, what would my ideal schedule be? Because as a team member, that's literally what I need from you. I need to know what my doctor prefers. Because I can put together a schedule   But I know working with hundreds of dentists like Kiera Dent knows that not every dentist likes to practice the same way. Some doctors love to rock and roll until about noon and then like just fill it with fluff at the end of the day. They do not want anything hard. They don't want to be doing any production. Other doctors like, nope, that's when I like to do my surgeries, put my surgeries in at the end of the day. And so it really is paramount for our dentists to give us this like ideal schedule of what they want. And then we can word Ninja as team members.   I Dr. Dave loves to see his patients for this procedure at this time. So there's a lot of different ways we could do it, but how did you kind of come up with your ideal schedule that you actually wanted to do? Like, how did you even map that out? Cause I think sometimes people are like, well, I don't, don't actually know what I want or how much I want to produce. Like, did you have only the type of procedures that was going to be ideal for you? Or did you have the dollar amount that was going to be ideal for you? Like, how did you build this out for priority scheduling? Yeah. Now I only did it based on the type of procedures. I actually,   zero thought to the dollar amounts. I think, you know, it kind of all comes full circle and just kind of the way that we do everything here. And it's going to be super different in every office. And I mean, I've shared my template that I made in Excel with, you know, other friends and stuff like that, but it's not going to work for other other offices for a variety of reasons. I am very different than   The Dental A Team (07:49.228) the guy next door or across the country and everything like that. And I mean that in a positive way. We all have our strong suits. We all have what we like to do. We all have what makes us successful and how we want to go ahead and practice. Just like you guys can't walk in and give somebody a cookie cutter template for consulting. It's the same thing here. So I think really, how did I figure out how to do it? What do I want to do? What do I find is helpful? What do we have a demand for in our practice?   I mean, these are all factors that come into play. mean, I could love to, let's pick like a random procedure. mean, I could love to do immediate dentures every single day, but unless I'm in a place where we're just a denture -lating every human being, like that's not gonna happen. So it's a matter of taking like all these factors into account, figuring out what works and then kind of some of the logistics, like what is different on different days? We have a wonderful, wonderful dental assistant who's with us only on Wednesdays and has been for forever.   and she takes care of all our denture stuff. She'll make flippers immediately for patients in the chair. She'll add teeth. She'll turn partials into dentures, stuff like that. So Wednesday mornings is when I'm lining up a lot of my setting up her implant kind of cases or just big extraction cases, things like that, where it's kind of like in a pinch, we can do the extraction and grafting. She can give them something temporary or stuff like that. So a lot of that stuff, we just kind of line   things like that up that way. Other than that, I mean, I like to go ahead and get the day started with at least something moderately, you know, productive. So, you know, the way we do crowns in our office, we do them in a single visit. So, you know, it's either, it's going to be a block, like, you know, we start with that. The next hour is going to be, you know, something smaller space for emergency. and then, you know, kind of sprinkle things out throughout the day, having blocks where it's just going to be just longer, you know, quadrant kind of stuff.   So I mean, that's the starting point. But the I think the big thing for, you know, doctors and team members listening is like, yeah, this is like the template. But it doesn't mean like it's it's set in stone. And if you don't get anything a day before, like tell everybody else to take a hike. Right. I mean, it's a matter of having that kind of idea of like, what makes sense for you guys is it 24 hours?   The Dental A Team (10:08.494) 48 hours before where we're going to go ahead and just basically put either whatever or switch it up. Or if we're like a week out and we really got to get somebody in, let's switch the block, but then let's make sure we change it in the surrounding areas to accommodate for things so we don't have, you know, weird odd dead space. Right. Exactly. And I think that's a key piece that I feel like a lot of people almost become robotic when you do have these blocks in there. And it's like only put filling here.   And it's like, no, no, no, guys, like we still need to utilize our brains and we need to think of what's going to be the best flow for our patients and also for our practice. And you're right for me, my standard is typically 24 hours before I don't put anything in that block or that space because my goal is to try and fill it. I also think it's really important. I know as a treatment coordinator, I just like I was, was building a puzzle piece all day long. So patients, almost saw them as puzzle pieces and where could I fit this patient?   to fit with all the rest of the patients to make a really beautiful schedule. And so if somebody walked up and they said, okay, I'm fillings today, but I know I've got a bigger block, I'm not gonna stick this puzzle piece in the big block because it's not gonna fill that space. So I'm really looking to put this patient in where it's going to work best for our practice and also for the patient. But so often I think team members are like, well, this filling wants tomorrow, Kiera. And I'm like, well, yes.   A child also wants candy every day for dinner too. And so just because the patient says they want that, what they ultimately want is a great experience. And as a team, what we ultimately want is a great experience. So let's kind of word ninja, help the patient realize like, hey, Dr. Dave actually prefers to do his fillings at this time. Let's reserve this for you. So that way I'm really doing it. Also guys, like I'm gonna give some tips to the front office and for all team members scheduling, cause I'm also not just pro front office, but also back office.   Please like don't set yourself up for failure by saying what day works best for you. Because as soon as you open that floodgate, that patient's gonna tell you what they would prefer. That then you get into a pickle. Like what if we only have this assistant on Wednesdays that does this procedure, but they said Tuesday? Well now I've gotta tell them the great news of, our assistant's amazing and she's only in on Wednesday, so we gotta schedule you on Wednesday, but they just told me they want Tuesday, so I'm already in a losing battle.   The Dental A Team (12:25.038) be proactive and say, fantastic, Dr. Dave loves to do his implants on Wednesdays. Let's get a time reserved. I've got 9 a or 3 p What works best for you? So that way I'm being directive on the conversation as well. It's going to help minimize that frustration and also make scheduling a lot easier in that priority scheduling. So I think the 24 hour rule before and then also making sure we're as team members setting it up as well so we're not having frustrated patients merely because of how we ask the questions rather than guiding   the conversation. So Dave, I'm curious when you built this schedule out, did you kind of do a rough draft and then take it to the team and ask them of what they thought? Or was it, Hey, let's try this out. How did you roll this to the team? Cause I think a lot of doctors worry that they'll, that they'll ruffle some feathers with the team members. So how did you roll this out to your team to get some solid buy -in from it as well? So the way we actually ended up doing this in the first round, it was myself.   my previous associate and my office manager sat down and kind of did, you know, the, the two doctor schedules. And it was nice to do that. because I mean, I'm just going to probably be like, I just wanted to do this. And then, you know, they'll have to like reel me into be like that. Just, just probably pretty inappropriate.   It's true. Doctors always think that they can get things done so fast. They're like, yeah, I could get that crown done in 30 minutes. And I'm like, I'll be honest, it's going to take you at least 45 minutes. Like, I've watched you for the last five years. Like, I know your schedule, doctor. So it's good to have somebody balance you out that knows a reality check on it as well. So I think that's a thing. You definitely need at least one other person to either look through it, talk through it. I think if you get everybody involved, you get too many cooks in the kitchen, that's generally   like pretty unhelpful. there's that to it. But the other things to take into account and everything like that is like, let's say different doctors have different skill sets and everything like that. Well, you kind of have to really take into account like, well, you know, if this doctor is the only one who can do these procedures, we need space for that and this and that. And, you know, if this doctor only does, you know, these types of things, there needs to be more variety in things.   The Dental A Team (14:40.702) as a result, you know, I hear a lot of, Dr. Dave, like we, can't get this patient in for a filling with you for XYZ time. And I'm just like, yup. -huh. That's okay. It's just like, it's okay. Like, you know, it's, one of those things. And like, that was a big, yeah, a little, little bit of a tricky situation. We were in a pension the last couple of months where we've been, much more shorthanded, but now that we're trying to grow another schedule again and balance everything out and as our, newer.   doctor in the practice is growing her skill set and incorporating more things and it's actually perfect. Totally. And I think you were really wise in saying to one, bring the other associate, if there's another doctor and an office manager, like a front office scheduler, whomever that is in your practice, because you guys then are going to really build a really beautiful puzzle together of where it goes. I remember I had an office and, there were two doctors who could both do root canals. However, logistically speaking, they only had.   one set of root canal equipment in the practice. So for us to ever schedule double root canals at the same time, and this was a pretty root canal heavy practice, they had to get really smart of where can we put this to make sure, and same thing like with utilizing a mill. If you only have one mill, you don't want to have two doctors doing two crowns at the same time, because then you're going to get into a mill issue. And so I agree, I think it's just really smart how you guys did that. And then also being able to pivot with your team.   I love that you've held the line though of like, Dr. Dave, we don't have a spot to put a filling. Like team members need to realize that it's okay. An ideal schedule for us, priority scheduling for our team does not mean we're doing a disservice to our patients. I have found that when we create chaos for our team, that does not give a good patient experience, nor does it give a good team experience. And so really being okay to say, hey, this doesn't, like we have this spot available for you.   versus it being like, let me try and shove a filling in and we're gonna try and make this schedule work. Like schedule should not be work in my opinion, they should flow. Yes, you need to be creative. Yes, you need to look for those puzzle pieces and fill them in. Be proactive, make those extra phone calls. Don't just wait for the patient to show up, like proactively call, look through. Guys, I don't know if you know, but on unscheduled treatment plans, you literally can filter by procedure code. And so you can actually go look like if I know I need a crown, I can sort   The Dental A Team (17:04.694) my list of unscheduled treatment and find all the crown patients and contact those patients. Again, I'm looking for a certain puzzle piece. I'm not going to just get any puzzle piece. I want that certain one so I can make those strategic phone calls maximize my time. So Dave, I love that you built this out. I love that you shared and I love that you really prioritized your team and what you guys wanted. And then we're able to fill the patients in. Like I said, like puzzle pieces trying to make a beautiful schedule and it really is doable.   It just requires, I think the whole team to be on board and bought in. Otherwise it gets pure mayhem. Like if one person's doing it, but the other person's not in the front office, it gets wild. And so everybody needs to play by, by the rules. And I think there's great success. Any other tips you've got on priority scheduling, Dave, you've shared so much already. thank you. mean, I got, I got a handful. can, we can all right. I think, I think another thing to take into account here, just like with everything else, you got it. You got to take it with a grain of   You know, if you have a long established patient who can only come at 8 a and needs a filling, the patient in. Like, know what saying? You got to give your team that flexibility and that leeway and saying like, look, this is this. And just kind of, they give me a heads up of like, it's so -and -so, like we had to do it. like, okay, like it is what it is. Like, you know, change it up, do this. Like, you know, we're going to make it work because at the end of the day, our patients are our priority. You know, as much as like it's great if we can go ahead and word ninja things and shift everybody around and everything like   That's not always possible. That's not always, you know, the thing in every practice. I mean, it's, it's, it's nice if we can, we can do it, but you know, there has to be leeway and flexibility. And the only thing I ask of everybody is, okay, just tell me what's up and change the, blocks, shift some stuff around. So things match up. So it's not like, you know, we have like an odd like wall or like, you know, nothing going on. And, know, at the end of the day, depending on where you are in your, your practice life cycle and what's going on sometimes having.   blocked out space and time is actually really helpful to help, you know, get emergencies and grow things and stuff like that. So for sure, not always the end of the world. I could use more time sitting at my desk. I know, but then we feel like as team members, our doctor goes to what I call like the black hole, like you guys going to your office. I'm like, then I'll never get you back. but I think it's one of those pieces. Also, I think you brought up a good point. I think so many offices forget to find space for emergencies. cause guess   The Dental A Team (19:28.12) there will always be emergencies and emergencies can actually be super great in a schedule. I actually loved emergencies because they're great same day treatment. They're great opportunities. It's great to be able to help patients. And so I think that that's a good piece to actually build into your schedule template of where you actually want these emergencies to go. Guess what guys, when somebody's in pain, they will come wherever you tell them they can come if they're truly in an emergency situation.   They do not need your 8 a They do not need your 4 p Like if they are truly in pain, they will show up at whatever time you have. So I think it's very paramount to get those emergencies in there as well because that will throw an entire day for your team if there's not emergency space in that schedule to fill it in. So agreed with you. I don't like long walls, but I definitely like to plan for those emergencies when we would like to see   Yeah, I think it's super, super helpful. I think at the end of the day, also something that I've always been a big proponent of, what we consider an emergency appointment in our office is very rarely kind of like, Hey, this is what's going on here. Subscription or let's reschedule. It's kind of, it's really along the lines of if it's something that we can do without, you know, having any type of negative impact on our other patients and the flow of everything else, we're going to do it. I've been big proponent of   If the tooth needs to come out and wants to come out, there's no way we're not going to work that in because if you do this for a while, it doesn't take that long. Somebody can understand and be pretty patient and say, hey, I'm going to work in the schedule. I definitely want to help you out. have a lot else going on, but if you can hang out for half an   you know, 40 minutes, I got to take care of a couple of the things first. I will get you all set today rather than like, yeah, let's schedule you in, you know, two weeks. And then, you know, by that point, you know, there's still in the schedule, but they saw somebody else and, know, you have, same thing with, with, know, a crown if you can, I mean, why not? Like, you know, prep it, temp it, you know, take your impression, get everything all set, take your scan, you know, make the crown, whatever you do in your office. Like if you can work it in the schedule, if somebody's patient,   The Dental A Team (21:32.45) Like why not get that done the same day? think that's doing that is what, you know, I feel like really built our practice in the first couple of years that I was here. I love doing stuff like that. I love trying to help somebody out the same day. People really appreciate it. And that's what's really going to build goodwill. Exactly. That's, that's raving fans right there. Yeah. Yeah. I love same day treatment, same day treatment. I heard a quote once I said, what's the most productive chair in a practice. And it was an empty chair.   because that's the chair that you can flip. Like don't prefer to have my schedule have empty chairs. But let's be honest, like that same day treatment is always very, very, very beneficial for patients. Like I feel like that's a VIP customer service that we can offer. And so I love that you've built a culture of a team that if we can do it, we will say yes. And we're always looking for how we can say yes versus how we can't say yes. I know I've shared this with so many practices   There's the I just say with same day treatment, it's all about timing. You've got to be really quick and we've got to be able to say yes, because a window is only so big and it only lasts for so long with same day treatment opportunities. So being proactive and like let's say yes sooner than later, because honestly, if I can have the patient say yes and have the financials done while Dr. Dave's in the chair with me, he can get the patient numb that can move along a lot quicker. I can be taking all of my prelim work and with crowns, I think it's also important   especially for same day, you don't have to do A to Z the entire way. Like you don't have to complete the crown if we don't have time. Like you said, you could temp a crown and bring them back and you can mill it and seed it. If you've got time to mill it and seed same day, fantastic. But I think especially with those same day emergencies, like say yes, but realize we can do, we don't have to do the entire process. We can still get them out of pain as other alternatives to being able to say yes. I know we did same day crowns all the time.   but I also had very minimal chairs and we were always like very packed with all those chairs. So instead of like taking up a huge chunk of time while that crown was milling, we would tempt them sometimes and send them out and bring them back for a crown seat on a day where I had space for that. It wasn't my preferred, but that was a way we were able to help a lot more patients within the confines of our practice. We only had five chairs. I was running three doctor chairs and they were all jam packed cause I had Eddas.   The Dental A Team (23:55.246) It's like little mini dentists all the time. So I was literally implant, implant crown. So there wasn't a lot of space on chair time because I had another surgery coming right after, but there's still like, wanted to paint that picture because no matter what your practice is, you can still say yes to same day and train your team to say yes and say it quickly. That way you guys can help more patients same day. Yeah. So, so, so a couple of things with that. Yeah. If you can expand your facility to be able to accommodate things,   one, it makes things very easy and stuff like that. Like I don't, I don't, I won't, almost never make temporaries because of that, because we have an extra chair and stuff like that. the crazy thing with that is, you know, you're going to spend a lot of money on doing things. You're going to be like me who, has, you know, walls being knocked down and your office is a dust storm and has to have to stand in your attic to do a podcast. War zone right now.   But, know, I'm a little nuts. I think it's worth it. You know, that's all part of it. I think the other thing that, you know, I really want to make sure that we clarify is don't say yes if you can't say yes. Like don't make it a not good experience for, you know, your other patients, respect everybody. Don't rush yourself. You know, do what you can do within the confines of things. It's just my philosophies of, you know, let's try and make it work if we can to try and help somebody out within reason.   Hello, Dental A Team listeners. 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Can't wait to see you there.   The Dental A Team (26:15.636) Agreed and thank you for that clarifying because the worst thing that I see is people are like, okay, we're going to say yes to same day treatment, but that ends up messing up the schedule for all the other patients that were scheduled that were coming that came on time. And that also is not VIP care. So you're right. It's kind of this nice healthy balance. but I have found that team members who are, are quicker team members that have the philosophy of, will say yes as often as possible within reason.   they just think quicker. Like I know we could have a crown prep set up within like less than like two, two ish minutes. Like I was like, doc, numb, I'll have this whole room set up for you and come right back. And so I think it's that mindset of, know I need to move quick cause I don't want to throw the rest of my schedule off. But like you said, never, ever, ever compromising care. Cause I think some people can get caught up in that and then dentistry is not as good. And that, doesn't actually serve the patient longterm either.   You want to talk about the other side of priority scheduling? Yes, I do. Take it away, Dave. Hygiene. Yes. All So this is something you probably have a better scope and handle on me. I'm pretty sure you guys were the ones who a long time ago started kind of pushing me more towards the lines of make sure that you put blocks in for new patients and   You know, you could do separate blocks. You could do the same kind of blocks. You just need space to be able to help somebody. The worst thing in the world is like, hey, you have this crazy disease, but guess what? We'll see in three months to try and address the situation. Super important, right? It great. It makes me laugh every time. Every time. Like, man, you've got this like terrible disease. We've got to take care of it. I can't see you for six months. Cool. All right. I mean, it sounds real serious. Yeah. Yeah. Like we just told somebody their teeth are going to fall out of their head.   and we can't see them for a while. Wonderful. No, it does not go well ever. Yeah. So I think that's one big thing. I think that is one of the handful of things that really helped us grow as far as being able to get more new patients was actually being able to see them and fit them in the schedule rather than kind of like we have this jam -packed hygiene schedule of one prophy after the other. You know, it helps create variety, helps mix things up, it helps grow things in your office.   The Dental A Team (28:32.398) last couple of months of kind of not having those spaces have really helped me realize, you know, yeah, you can go from seeing on average 50 new patients a month to 20 when you don't have any space to put anybody and you don't have the providers to see them. it sucks for sure. I think that that's people always ask me that, Kiera, how many new patient spots do I hold? And I say, go look at your schedule, see how many new patients you've got. And you've got to, as a minimum, have that many spaces in your   that are held for these new patients to come through because they will keep calling. And new patients, if you don't have space, they might wait for you, but they also might go somewhere else, depending upon the dynamics around your practice. If you're in a busy area that's got lots of dentists, they're probably not going to wait that month or two to come see you. And so I agree. I typically say, guys, build it out, however many spaces you need for new patients. Let's get that   And then also get creative because I know there's some people who listen and they think, well, new patients should go in the doctor's schedule. And there's other people that think new patients should go in the hygiene schedule. And what I will say is both ways work great. They both can. I would say if you don't have any new patient spaces in your hygiene schedule, but you did block them, like I'm going to give you this caveat. If you're not blocking them, start blocking first. But if you are, sometimes some doctors will have those new patients come through on the doctor's side, make it a shorter appointment and have that hygienist come in and.   you can swap it out while they're doing an exam. But that way you can still see those patients on the doctor side for a much shorter appointment and just let them. I think some good verbiage on that is like hey, Doctor Dave loves his new patients so much and he wants to make sure he sees you. So we're going to get you in on his schedule and something opens up for you to get a cleaning same day. Fantastic, but we want to make sure we get you in that way. Doctor Dave can see you find out what kind of cleaning you need and that's a great way if you have that. But then next   block more spaces and people say, Kiera, we're booked out for six months, hygiene's booked out for six months. And I literally tell you guys, start putting blocks in today. There is space where patients have fallen off and start holding all of those spots as they do fall off for new patients to come through and then get those blocks in for six months. as you are scheduling out the next six months, you're making your life better in the future than not. So Dave, how do you guys do it? Do you hold it only for new patients or do you do new patients and SRPs? What's kind of been your magic?   The Dental A Team (30:53.208) formula you've found in your practice? I can't say that we have the magic here. It's a work in progress. I think we've kind of just been doing longer blocks to accommodate for both. I think something that I've been toying with more so lately to kind of get to your other point of like, you put them in the doctor's schedule, the hygiene schedule, stuff like that? If we're doing a good job,   in the front office and really asking the right questions. And once again, that goes with a grain of salt because my front office team does do a good job and they do ask the right questions, but sometimes, you know, the patients will tell us something that's insane and doesn't really match. But the point I'm trying to get to here is like, if somebody hasn't been in like 10 years and they're in their, you know, forties, fifties, and they, you know, they're giving you signs that very likely it's, you know, a potential train wreck, probably not gonna do   the hygiene visit that day anyway. But if you have an hour in hygiene and said to that hour and a half, like why not just go ahead and help them form that relationship with the hygienist and say, know, we're going to go ahead. It sounds like there may be a lot going on. We're going to get you in. We're going to take a full set of records. The doctor's going to come in and you know, you guys are going to work through kind of putting the plan together and we're going to go ahead and go from there. But you know, with the, with what it sounds like, you know, your situation is we really want to make sure that we, take a pause here.   We take a second, we make sure we evaluate everything well and then go from there. Now, mean, they very well, their periodontal status could be perfectly fine. It happens, you know, where that's the situation. But, you know, at the end of the day, it's not something where somebody is expecting like, my God, I'm gonna go ahead and do that. Most patients who haven't been in 10 years, they know they haven't been in 10 years. They expect things to be a little bit of a mess. Sometimes,   they're perfectly fine, you that happens, but at least, you know, it wasn't something where their expectation was like, my God, I was going to get everything done. And like, this is all you guys did. Right. And I think, like you said, the biggest piece I hope everybody's taking from here is it's all about how you say things and you manage people's expectations. And so I think it's really important to, help them realize like, we're going to take great care of you. we're going to do a great, thorough exam on you and we're going to come up with a game plan together. And I would say to the hygienist.   The Dental A Team (33:16.334) I know that sometimes patients come through that we think are going to be perio and I know it's not the most ideal timeframe where you're like, I only have 45 minutes and I really need an hour and a half. What I would say that I've seen with lots of other hygienists and Brittany and Dana both would attest to this, they're both hygienists. I think hygienists back to our same day treatment, let's see what you could do. Is there a zone that you could do? Could you do a debridement? Could you do maybe just one quad? Could   and start looking for those things and seeing how could you say yes to help this patient? Because at the end of the day, you have 45 minutes. And if we send them away and try and get them scheduled back, yes, that can happen. But at the same time, could you maximize their time and your chair time to help that patient out, at least in a small way? Now get it. I understand insurance is crazy. And you're going to give me all these other reasons that things can't work. I will tell you that there are a lot of opportunities that we could do. So look to see what could you do during that time frame. And is there a way that you   you can help this patient out so you're maximizing their time and your time as well. Yeah, think you bring up some really great points and some things that more so recently we've been thinking about and pivoting towards. It used to be like a big waste of time, honestly, in our hygiene schedule. Like we have an hour and a half hygiene appointment, they need scaling or root planning. let's set this up. Like, are they gonna come back? When's it gonna be? Rather than, hey,   you know, this is what the situation is at this point, the patient is as bought into it. I'm most concerned about this section over here. Let's go ahead and let's get you started at least here. Let's get things moving in the right direction and let's get you set up, you know, in two weeks to go ahead and go ahead and do these two areas. And then we'll finish off with, with this one rather than just kind of like waiting and hoping, I got to do like one half now and run half the other day. Like, let's say it's going to be, you know, two to three visits, like let's show them like, Hey, that this area is that's worse.   We're going to focus on just that by itself. mean, I don't, you know, I think if you explain things in the appropriate way, that builds a lot more value than kind of like somebody not coming, you know, somebody coming back one more time, like, great, they're still investing the same amount, but it shows that you're investing more in them in a sense, because you're going to potentially, you know, spend extra time. For sure. And I think that that's just the piece of like, I guess you said that they have an hour and a half, but they need quads of   The Dental A Team (35:36.11) Just do something. You have the time, so please do something. And I know you're going to say, but Kiera, insurance only covers this. Guys, I want to put out a really big piece. Like most periopatients have more going on than just SRPs. So odds are they're probably going to max their insurance anyway. I'm 99 .9 % sure that almost every single periopatient has more going on. And at the same time, I'm going to work with that patient financially to make sure that it actually works and we do maximize their benefits. But please,   Like don't waste an hour of that patient's time in your chair time because we're so concerned about insurance. Like there are a thousand ways that we can work around that. Because at the end of the day, like let's not let insurance dictate what we do for our patient. Let's make sure we're taking great care of our patients as well. So I love it, Dave. I'm glad you and I are on the same page. If you guys could have seen my face when he said, I don't have to have, I was like, my gosh, like don't even say that. Find the way to say yes, because like you said,   You just told this patient they have ferio disease and you have some time that you could start in an area like let's take care of them and let's see how we could say yes versus not, especially where hygiene is booked out so far. Hygienists are hard to find. We would love to have an ideal schedule, but it's like how could we maximize the hygienist time and the patient's time today without compromising care? So it's always with the caveat of like let's not compromise care, but could we say yes in some of these areas? And I think if we really were all honest with ourselves.   we could say yes more often than we probably do and we can help our patients. That's at least my thoughts. I think that's the big thing too. I think, you know, we, a lot of times we'll make a lot of excuses in situations and sometimes they're valid, sometimes they're not. I think really at the end of the day, everybody being on the same page in the sense of kind of what is best for the patient, how we want to do things and what our philosophies and mentalities are about, you know, patient treatment   and care. And, you know, at end of the day, this also takes the right team members. If somebody wants to just kind of be there, punch the clock, mail it in and gets annoyed that like, my God, like, you know, just do the other two sealants, you still have half an hour, like don't bring them back and kill time and schedule. That's not the right team member. And sometimes that's hard.   The Dental A Team (37:58.482) know, sealants, floor, like those are all opportunities that taking impressions or scans for night guards, like taking scans for ortho. Like there are so many ways that we could maximize that hour. And I will say, hygienist, I will go to bat for you all day long to protect your hour appointment. With that said, I will also go to bat that hygienist. You do maximize that hour and you are productive with that hour as well. You look for opportunities that you can do same day as often as possible. And I agree with you, Dave, I think it's important.   to have the right team members. So I'm curious from your stance, like you've hired a lot of people, you've transitioned a lot of people. How do you, I mean, you're hiring new people now. What are some tips that you've found to possibly like set the tone that this is our culture, this is what we do to find these people that are like, yes, like drivers, gunners, like I am totally going to say yes. Any tips you've got on how to find those people and create that culture? I wish I had like a real good answer for you because I mean, I could use that knowledge and so every other.   you know, office owner in the entire country. I mean, I think, I think it's really, it's, very difficult right now. It's always difficult in general, honestly. I think, you know, as I kind of do some soul searching on the, topic here and really kind of, you know, really kind of dive into it there, just being very upfront about kind of what your practice is, what your expectations are, and really kind   weighing it all out there, not being afraid. Like, my God, am I going to scare this person? Because at the end of the day, if they come in with the preconceived notion of like, hey, this is going to be like this, and then like they see, yeah, shit, this is like very intense. I've been trying, I've tried the last five episodes, not to swear. Like biggest like potty mouth ever. I'm impressed. mean, was the editor some work to do here. No, it's because we're talking about team and the frustration of team. It just comes out. I get it. I've definitely -   I might have said a word or two myself. You're already. That's the thing. You can ask Tip how much I swear when I talk to her. This is like every other word is something there. Anyway, not to get sidetracked. I mean, I think it's a matter of really setting the tone and the expectation of, this is how we are. This is our practice. Because at the end of the day, we've always been able to find pretty good people based on how they interact with each other and what our culture is like and everything like that. But if somebody doesn't want to really   The Dental A Team (40:21.186) work and really get everything going and stuff like that. It's, well, you know, at the end of the day, we're, buying time until it's going to transition out. Totally. Cause for us, it's really important to, to work hard, to grow, to learn, to spend the time doing training, to sit through all the meetings that we do, to, try and really, you know, work on, work on you as a person and a part of the team. But if somebody just kind of says like, my God, this is amazing for a year. And then it's kind   wreaking havoc and punching the clock for another year, that actually had more of a negative impact than a positive. Well, for sure, because it sets the tone to the team that everybody else can do this. I remember another fantastic quote, guys. I'm not quoting all over here, but I don't know who says it. So go find out who said this. This was not me. But they said, the worst thing that a manager or a leader could do to good team members. So the worst thing we can do to good team members is tolerate poor performance from another team member.   Because what it does is it just tells those great team members like hey, we actually don't care We're going to allow this other team member just to be a punch like a clock puncher where I expect you to stay super like proactive so I think when I I Heard that I thought as a manager like that is my job I need to make sure all of my team members are at the same level understanding that everybody has their own levels as well But I agree with you Dave. I think that that's the biggest thing I found I remember when I was hiring and we   late hours. I used to try and like sugarcoat it and I'd be like, yeah, so like maybe. And what I realized is they came in expecting not to work these evening hours. Then all my team that was there that was working evening hours were livid. That new person hired gets off at five o 'clock and they're here till seven or seven thirty. And so I just found like, just throw your dirty laundry out there. But I don't think culture is dirty laundry. I think that's a hey, it's kind of like dating. And I'm like, hey, this is who I am and I'm not going to sugarcoat who I   does this vibe and jive with you? And if it doesn't, like high five, you're gonna find somewhere that does vibe and jive with you. But we're an office that is like super passionate about growing ourselves. We're an office that says yes to same day treatment all the time. We're the office that busts our buns all day long and we love it we get a freaking high on it and we all wish we could wear roller skates so we could actually see more patients. Like does that lifestyle work for you? And then also give me an example of how you've done this at your past practice. And   The Dental A Team (42:42.808) quick things that are going to put them on the spot. As I found like rogue questions, people have, they've got answers for you, but I'll ask them on the spot. Like one of my favorite questions is, what's the worst thing anybody would say about you at your last practice and why? And people are like, but they have to give me an answer right then and there. And I'm going to find out also a trick question is what's your biggest pet peeve of other team members and what they tell   is what they are because we only see in other people who we are. So that's kind of anything. If people say, I can't stand lazy team members, odds are this person's probably going to be a lazy team member. Not all the time. It's not like a fail proof question. But some of those things I think can really help. But like you said, Dave, I think it's so paramount to say this is who our team is. Also have your team members interview them and see what they think. because   when a person comes in and they see the whole team is jiving, the whole team does same day treatment, the whole team is this way. One, they're either going to level up and rise to that occasion or two, they'll be like, this is not what I want to do. And that's okay. Let them find their dream job and you find your dream employee as well. I that's, I think that's a big part of it. I think another thing is, you look at the end of the day,   I am a lot of the personality of my office and it took me maybe a long time to understand that and be okay with saying that and just be like, no big deal, but that's it. So if they are not really okay with how intense and passionate I am about certain things and this and that, and they're gonna not be happy with like, okay, we need to do this. That's just not gonna work, sorry.   And we kind of fool ourselves and we kind of buy time because we worry about like, what are we going to do? Like being shorthanded, but I mean, been shorthanded for like three years now. mean, it's always that fear of the unknown, but I'm like, guys, we've actually been in the unknown. You just forgot that you've lived there for quite a while. Like it's totally fine. Don't stress. I love that you just said that Dave, cause I think so many doctors, so many managers, I'm like, know thyself and be free and don't be afraid of it because guess what? They're going to see your true colors.   The Dental A Team (44:50.654) They're going to see what it's like and I'd much rather present exactly how I am I tell people I'm like do you want to work with me? I'm a pretty intense boss I have the highest standards you will ever come across and I don't sugarcoat if that doesn't jive and vibe with you It's cool. Let's high five and move on because that's what I will expect of you and then Don't be afraid and I say this because I just had to do it myself Don't be afraid that if people aren't performing to the level you want and you can see they're writing on the wall it's time to have that conversation sooner than later and don't be afraid   of what your team will do. Cause I promise you, your team will like, they'll rise up, they'll figure it out. They'll pivot with you if they're the right team members, but don't, don't hold onto team members longer than you know, should. Yeah. think another thing also is, know, as things have changed and, now we're there, there are people who are coming into dentistry who don't really know much about dentistry or what it is. I found   probably most helpful in one of our most recent hires, which is our new assistant who assists me, who's been with us for the last two months. Before she even came in for an interview, I spent about half an hour on the phone trying to tell her how bad of a job being a dental assistant is. And really just kind of saying, look, at the end of the day, it is very difficult work. You may feel underappreciated because it's so   and days are hard and what we do is sometimes thankless. And you know, there's a lot that goes into that. I need you to understand that before you even walk in the door. If you're not going to be okay with that, it doesn't mean that I don't appreciate you. doesn't mean our patients don't appreciate you. That is just what happens. Right. So if somebody's not going to be okay with that, then like, this is not like a new career path to try and like hop into.   I think if somebody understands that and they they're passionate about things they want to learn they want to go they want to create a new thing great let's do it I will teach you more here than you'll learn anywhere else. Which I think is brilliant and it's funny because Liz she is my coach and she actually interviews all of our consultants and Liz and I are a good duo I like people to like me and Liz is more direct because she has no skin in the game and she knows the skin in the game is my happiness and stress level.   The Dental A Team (47:03.534) And Liz will literally talk to consultants and tell them the worst terrible experiences. She's like, are you OK to be on the road 80 % of the time away from your family? That means four out of the five days. Are you like? How do you feel getting stuck in an airport having to spend the night? Your flights are canceled because of weather and you can't get to your office like you don't eat for three days and I'm like, Liz, don't make and she's like no Kiera. I'd rather make this sound so awful and see if they're still willing to have that grit to come back. She's like because at the end of the day.   A consultant has to have grit. They have to have pivot. They have to have that stamina. And I'd much rather have it be like the most like horrifying interview. And if they're like, yep, no problem. Like Britt, Britt, haven't met her yet, Dave, but Britt is somebody like, it's fine. I actually ended up getting stuck in another country because my friend had appendicitis. Like I'm totally good. And I'm like, that's even like more than I've got in my travel, travel life. She's like, I'm totally good. So I think it's important, like you said, really lay it out of not the best highlight reel.   of the job, but the worst highlight reel and see if they still want the job because expectations are clear. It's hard in general. It's hard for anybody to get behind when it's kind of been just hard to find people, you know, but I think I do have a good feeling that things are starting to turn. I do feel like there's a lot more people out there who are looking for jobs now and a lot more wonderful people. feel much more positive about it than I haven't in a long time here. So I think it's a good   for everybody to be okay with sacking up a little bit more and feeling okay with that and being more straightforward about that. I think it's a hard thing for anybody to do in life in general. It's not really my personality, but I think it's important to go ahead and do that for the greater good there. For sure. Again, this quote, I do know this was from Keith Cunningham and he said, as a CEO, do your job.   And that has like hit me like a knife because while Dave, yes, that is not fun. It's not a fun conversation for anyone to have as a CEO, as an owner, as an office manager, people that are interviewing that are hiring. It is your job to make sure you hire and hire really well. So yes, it's an uncomfortable conversation, but that uncomfortable conversation is going to weed out a ton of people that wouldn't have lasted anyway. And I don't like to band -aid approach of like, let's just get somebody in and have a body versus it being.   The Dental A Team (49:27.246) No, I want somebody who's here with me for the next five years and they're going to like go through the highs and the lows and they're going to be awesome. So I think you've just like pivoted on so many fun ideas, Dave of like number one, the priority scheduling guys. So building that schedule out with doctor, office manager, associate, making sure that you guys build an ideal schedule and then having kind of the parameters for your front office of how often do we hold these blocks and when we need to do a pivot change, for example, that 8 a patient who needs those filling times at 8 a   to be able to shift those blocks around and really viewing the schedule like a puzzle and we're trying to fit perfect puzzle pieces and realizing we're ninja it, love the patient. Then going into same day treatment and how you're able to do that, let's say yes more often and look for that. Then going into hygiene and holding those hygiene new patient blocks. So get those new patient and SRP blocks in there. Let's make sure we have space to get that perio and also having the mindset   Hey, if I can do this, let's do it today. Let me find ways that I could say yes to maximize this patient's time in my chair time. And then moving all the way into making sure you have the right team that has that same mindset with you. And yes, culture shifts are not easy. You might today be like, I want to have the practice like Dave, but I'm not there. Dave, I know you would attest to this. Dave's not there. You didn't start here though. not there. You didn't start there. Dave's not there yet. It's a work in progress.   And I love I always feel like I listen to podcasts a lot of time, like, my God, this person has to figure out. No, that's not the thing. Like, you know, I'll give you bits and pieces. There's a lot of stuff that is not good. But the point is, if I shared that, like as the only things we shared, this would be a very like depressing podcast. At the end of the day, you know, you want to go ahead and like share what to aspire for, what's worked out well. knowing like, look, at end of the day, there's it's hard for   Like, and there's a lot more that goes into things. And you know, you could sit here and you could listen to Kiera and myself for the last 40 minutes or whatever and think like, my God, like, you know, be able to all figure it out. No, nobody does. No, they don't. Don't try and get better. Exactly. And that's what I was trying to paint the picture of Dave didn't start here three years ago. This has been a work in progress the whole time. And what I would hope is you guys at least start somewhere today, start making your tomorrow's better by some of these tips that we have. I don't care what you choose to implement. I don't care how you choose to implement.   The Dental A Team (51:44.61) I don't care if you choose to implement this quarter or if you put it off to the next quarter, but I just would say make sure you have it scheduled with yourself, make your practice better and do something. Because every day, like Dave said, it's a work in progress every day, but let's make sure we're progressing towards where we want to go rather than just staying stagnant, which is ultimately going backwards. So Dave, I love your mind. I love that you are a dentist, that you'll share these things. I love that   as dentists are willing to put in the hard work and actually show up and do your job. I think it's very inspiring and I love having on the podcast. You inspire me. So thank you, Dave, as always. I just truly appreciate you. Thank you. I appreciate you a lot too. This has been wonderful. Awesome. All right, guys. Well, I encourage each of you to take something today, go implement it, make your tomorrow a better, better than it is today. And as always, thanks for listening and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.   The Dental A Team (52:37.582) That wraps it up for another episode of the Dental A Team Podcast. Thank you so much for listening and we'll talk to you next time.

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When owners find Melissa, they're often struggling to find enough time for the things that are most important to them. Close relationships, health and wellbeing, the growth of the firm — it's a lot to juggle. How can you begin to use Monday Map/Friday Wrap if you don't know how to prioritize what's most important?    In this episode, Melissa exposes a common pain point for law firm owners who want to take control of their time. She shares how to create Zones in your calendar to dedicate to your priorities, how to uncover what your top priorities are, and how she helps the firm owners inside Mastery do this progressively better each week.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://www.velocitywork.com/244

First Listener-Submitted Q&A: Absent CEOs, Managing Older Generations, Holding Multiple Roles, and Maintaining Self-Care. Dive into the first quarterly Q&A of "The Right-Hand Roadmap" where COOs and Seconds-In-Command tackle listeners' pressing questions. In this episode, listeners can expect a dynamic Q&A session addressing key challenges faced by Seconds-In-Command. From dealing with remote CEOs affecting company culture, managing an older team, embracing a proactive approach to self-care, and balancing diverse responsibilities, each question offers valuable insights and actionable advice. You'll hear all about: 01:37: Guidance on fostering engagement in a fully remote company with an absent CEO, and suggestions on initiating a "Same-Page Meeting" to redefine roles.  04:34: Overcoming self-limiting beliefs about managing an older team. Emphasizing that age does not equate to experience and adopting a mindset shift to boost confidence. 06:24: Strategically managing responsibilities during temporary role transitions, and addressing concerns about maintaining operational efficiency while focusing on generating new business. 09:19: Insight into balancing personal and professional routines. Introducing the "Pick Three" rule by Randi Zuckerberg and practical tips for prioritizing time effectively. 11:28: A walk-through of the Ideal Week exercise for effective time management. Tips on creating themes for each day, prioritizing tasks, and maintaining flexibility without compromising discipline. RATE, REVIEW & FOLLOW ON APPLE PODCASTS If you haven't already done so, follow the podcast to make sure you never miss a value-packed episode. LINKS MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Tango automatic process documentation “Rocket Fuel” by Gino Wickman & Mark C. Winters "Time Traps: Proven Strategies for Swamped Salespeople" by Todd Duncan "Pick Three: You Can Have It All (Just Not Every Day)" by Randi Zuckerberg

Happy New Year! As leaders, how can we start the new year by seeking God's will for our New Year goals? Join Pastors Chris and Matt as they share practical advice for setting annual goals and seeking God's will through prayer and fasting. Discover practical steps to craft meaningful New Year goals that you can stick with, achieve, and are deeply rooted in God's will for your life. This episode emphasizes the importance of setting health-driven goals, sharing your goals with others, and how to distill your annual goals into daily steps that are supported by your “Ideal Week”. Tune in for a powerful conversation that will equip you to embrace the new year with purpose, actionable goals, and a steadfast commitment to seeking God's will in every step. Episode Resources! - Unleash your leadership potential with our Show Notes and Discussion Questions! https://www.growleader.com/podcast - 21 Days of Prayer: https://21days.churchofthehighlands.com/ - Full Focus Planner: https://fullfocusstore.com/ - Full Focus - Ideal Week: https://fullfocus.co/idealweek/ . . . . All things GrowLeader: - Learn more about Monthly Mentoring with Pastor Chris: https://www.growleader.com/monthlymentoring - Access free church resources: https://www.churchofthehighlands.com/resources - Develop a Kingdom Builders or Legacy Team: https://www.growleader.com/kbvirtualintensive - Watch the GrowLeader Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@GrowLeaderTeam . . . . Follow along on Socials: - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/growleader - Threads: https://www.threads.net/@growleader - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/growleader . . . .  Thank you to our partners! - Compassion International: https://www.compassion.com/growleader - The StudioC: https://www.thestudioc.org/growleader - Wesleyan Investment Foundation: https://www.wifonline.com/growleader  

One of the skills in the structure pillar of the Three Pillars of Thriving is automation - making a decision once and having it happen over and over again. We can apply this principle to our weekly schedule. When we sit down and create a template of when we do things every day throughout the week, we can refer back to it with many decisions already made.  Every quarter, I like to sketch out our current weekly rhythm or schedule. For years, I've done this on a piece of paper, but now we've added a two-page spread every quarter into the Thriving in Motherhood Planner for easy reference! In this week's video, I'm going to walk through my process for setting up our weekly schedule. This exercise is called an “Ideal Week” - which I really struggled with as a stay-at-home mom with lots of young children. It seemed like there was nothing ideal in my life, starting with the lack of sleep! I've adapted the concept in an empowering way for me as a mom, and it doesn't require me to have it all figured out yet. How To Set Up Your Weekly Schedule Step 1: Write down your anchors. For me that's our three meals during the day and quiet time. These happen no matter what. Step 2: Write down what's on the schedule. Church activities, music lessons, sports practices, library story time - what are your recurring appointments for the next few months? Step 3: Write down your essentials (there can't be a lot of them) for you and your family. Pair these essentials with an anchor. For us, that is scripture study at breakfast and my morning routine before everyone wakes up. Step 4: Write down what your days currently look like. Write down things as they are (in pencil). This isn't supposed to be ideal but reality. Step 5: What is working well? What isn't working? Use this to make 1-2 tweaks that involve your kids and another 1-2 that involve you. Step 6: Write down the essential things in the “puzzle pieces” section you want to have happen every night, but maybe not at the same time. For me, this is a time to record a podcast episode, have a date night, or have someone over for dinner. This is something that is going to develop over a period of YEARS, but making a few tweaks every quarter adds up to big things! I started with just figuring out what our mornings look like with young kids. Each day had a different activity: library, grocery shopping, nature walk in the woods, meeting friends at the park, and home projects.  As we started homeschooling, we built morning routines to get to everyone's schoolwork. We made bedtime routines for the kids to get the next element figured out. Then, I focused on developing a good morning routine for myself and the kids (the 6 am - 9 am window). This included getting the kitchen cleaned up after breakfast as well as getting us ready for the day.  We then added some structure to our afternoon hours, getting dinner ready ahead of time and resetting the house. Finally, I added some structure to the household management and cleaning and assigned certain tasks to certain days. Now, I'm working on creating a bedtime routine that gets me set up and even ahead for the next day.

Need help planning like a CEO?  Take back control of your calendar by mapping your ideal month and ideal week. Plus, learn how to theme your days and the power of time blocking.   

Okay, confession. I am a major time management junkie and I love it. I love planning. I love buying my new calendar for the year and getting my favorite pens and highlighters and making a plan and writing an appointments and making lists. I love managing stuff. I love managing my time. And today I'm gonna share with you five of my favorite time management tools that have really helped me through the years because we all have 24 hours in a day, but it all comes down to how we manage our time.   Resources from this episode: Windblown Jewelry  Boundaries by Henry Cloud & John Townsend Episode 204 - Ideal Week  Ideal Week Planning Worksheet  Time Timer  168 Hours by Laura Vanderkam Mastermind  Patreon Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

As a successful entrepreneur, having an EA has become an essential part of my business. But what is the difference between a VA and an EA? In this episode, I'll demystify these acronyms and explain the unique roles each one plays in a business. I'll share how my EA has taken ownership of my calendar, managing meetings, and coordinating with others—giving me the freedom to focus on what only I can do. Head to the shownotes for your free Ideal Week worksheet and my EA Megadoc Trust and communication are key in a successful relationship with an EA, and I'll provide tips on how to establish that trust and create an ideal week to streamline the process. I'll also discuss the challenges and breakthroughs of handing off inbox management to my EA, allowing me to reclaim my time and prioritize my personal inbox. If you're considering transitioning from a VA to an EA, or simply curious about the behind-the-scenes of working with an EA, this episode is for you.

What do you do if you find yourself in the same place week after week? How do you balance the Ideal Week with a hectic life that makes it difficult to plan ahead? In this episode, LeJon Brames... err... Blake and Verbs tackle questions from the community. They also talk about Dr. Seuss and turtles for some reason. Remember, this is the most productive podcast on the internet. To watch this whole episode on YouTube, visit https://youtu.be/p21D5Bn7LaIMake sure that YOU are in the Full Focus Planner Community with all of the other cool people who are achieving the goals they've set for themselves: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktankFor more, visit www.focusonthispodcast.com.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Today, I am so excited to share with you one of my very favorite things to do. I know this is really nerdy of me, but I love writing out my ideal week. This is something that I do at least twice a year, sometimes three times a year, because there are different times in my year that just look different. An ideal week looks different, and today I'm gonna walk you through my process of how to create an ideal week so that you can be living the life that you want in and week out with a lot of joy.  Resources from this episode: Birds and Bees (code WORKANDPLAY for 20% off) Ideal Week Planning Worksheet Episode 168 - Theme Days  Episode 173 - How We Sabbath Affiliate links have been used in this post! I do receive a commission when you choose to purchase through these links, and that helps me keep this podcast up and running—I truly appreciate when you choose to use them!

Can you feel the buzz in the air as we gear up for back-to-school season?

Would you like to LOVE your homeschool day? Would you like to have a schedule that enhances learning, creates pockets of time for family bonding, and makes the house run on auto-pilot?Today Ana Willis - a veteran homeschool mom, entrepreneur, podcaster, blogger, speaker, and conference host joining us to discuss the practical side of homeschooling - scheduling a literature-rich curriculum.Ana and I explore why it's important to adjust your routine regularly, and how to make a routine work for your unique family.We chat about easy ways to enjoy reading more, and Ana shares about her secret- weapon: the 3-part daily homeschool routine.Grab a notebook because we discuss very practical tips for creating an ideal week schedule that fits your family's needs and give up the secrets to making it all work.Whether you're a seasoned homeschooler or just starting out, whether you have gifted learners, or special needs learners, you'll find valuable insights on how to schedule a literature-rich curriculum and create a successful homeschool routine.This episode is sure to bless you!XOXO,KatieGRAB THE CONFERENCE LINK HERE:https://charlottemasoninspired.com?aff=25Connect with Ana!They Call Me Blessed:https://www.theycallmeblessed.org/https://www.instagram.com/anawillis/https://www.facebook.com/theycallmeblessedblogThe Homeschool Sisterhoodhttps://theycallmeblessed.teachable.com/courses/the-homeschool-sisterhood-membership?affcode=73637_k3v4ah9tHebrew for Homeschoolershttps://theycallmeblessed.teachable.com/courses/hebrew-for-homeschoolers-bundle?affcode=73637_k3v4ah9tCharlotte Mason Inspiredhttps://charlottemasoninspired.com?aff=25https://www.instagram.com/charlottemasoninspired/https://www.facebook.com/charlottemasonconferenceFreebie from Ana:  PS. AWE-SOME info curated for YOU below

This week on Imperfect Marketing I had the honor of speaking with Claire Chandler. She is a thought partner to many CHROs and other c-suite members.Claire talked with me about how your strategy and growth need a strong foundation. That's your mission or your "why."It was fun to see that we are both fans of Simon Sinek's Golden Circle TED Talk. If you haven't seen it, you need to check it out!We also discussed strategy and authenticity.One of my favorite things that Claire and I spoke about was that you have to say no more than you say yes. This is something a lot of us struggle with. If you're wondering why "no" is my word of the year for 2023, check out Episode 60 on the 30-Minute Hour with Blaine Oelkers.We also discussed how a busy calendar signifies success in corporate America. It was a great discussion, and my new Ideal Week that I launched in 2023 is helping me get over that. Looking to get in touch with Claire? Visit her website by clicking here! Looking to save time or get more information from AI?If you're just starting out with AI or looking to enhance your outputs, my book 'Mastering AI in Communications' is your essential guide. Whether you're a beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, grab your free electronic copy or purchase it on Amazon right here!Amazon: https://a.co/d/bhblVcGFree e-version: https://courses.kendracorman.com/aibookDon't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make AI your most powerful tool yet in saving time and improving efficiency!

Today, we're talking about one of my favorite subjects: how to get time blocking to FINALLY work for you. And I say, “finally” because I know there's a lot of frustration with time blocking, especially for beginners, or women like you who have a million and one roles and responsibilities to fill. However, you need to know that it's totally normal if time blocking didn't work for you the first time you tried it. Finding a time blocking routine that works for you is supposed to be an iterative process, and it might take you a while to find your groove - that's okay! In today's episode, I'm sharing: The science behind time blocking and how it can increase your productivity My simple 5-step process for creating a time blocking system that works for you and your business Common time blocking roadblocks you might have experienced and how to overcome them   SHOW NOTES: https://www.jadeboyd.co/blog/productivity/how-to-get-time-blocking-to-finally-work-for-you/    CONNECT WITH JADE Website Instagram Organize your Business Template FREE Task Batching Workbook FREE Weekly Review Checklist

When you find yourself working nights and weekends, you may want to do a reality check on your time and your calendar. If you are not being as honest with yourself as you should when it comes to what you can truly accomplish in your workday that could be the very cause of those late nights and the exhaustion and stress that comes with it. WHY? Because how you plan that time will also affect how you live the rest of your days. In this episode, we'll  talk about how you can plan and create your ideal week, because when you take time to do this activity, the reality of time tends to come to life! And light!Listen in to this episode as I walk you through the elements I have my clients do when they are working on this exercise of creating their Ideal Week.You will learn:   Why you're not getting all of the items on your task list done and working late hoursThe 5 elements to factor into planning your ideal week Why you need to be aware of certain types of work that can derail you every day and how to manage it. 6 types of events to include into planning your ideal week.The Mantra you need to repeat daily to ensure you continue to keep that Ideal Week happening.  Most importantly. As you do this exercise yourself, you will need to be honest with yourself about your time so you can stop spinning your wheels and working all hours of the day - and into the night -  just to get everything done! That's not ideal, just the opposite so let's get a reality check on your time and your calendar so you can Thrive vs just getting by! Resources mentioned in this episode: Grab your own copy of the Ideal Week Worksheet - https://www.pepperitmarketing.com/idealweek Download the Image of the YOU Mantra  - https://www.pepperitmarketing.com/youmantra Read the blog, DANG, My Inbox Looks Great - https://www.pepperitmarketing.com/time-management/email-inbox DM Kathy on Instagram and let her know how your Ideal Week Worksheet exercise went for you?  https://www.instagram.com/pepperitmarketingYou can get all the resources and read the transcript with all the notes on our website at https://marketingyourprivatepractice.com/22    

Dr. Lauryn is joined by Kirby to break down the exercises they use during their Annual Partner (Family) Meeting to grow their relationship and set themselves up for the best possible year. They discuss the framework they use and give examples of how the different conversations look for them and their lives. Hope you can implement some of what's discussed into your own planning and intention setting for the year!– – – – – Introducing the episode and talking Patreon (00:00)AirBnB horror story (04:45)Airplane seating (13:05)Opening Prayer (16:05)Explaining the annual meeting (16:35)Marriage Mission Statement (18:46)Reviewing the year, both highlights and lowlights (28:10)Discussing how everyone feels appreciated (34:55)Building the list of to-dos (39:40)Business priorities for the year (46:15)Ideal Week (50:50)Closing Thoughts (54:25)– – – – – To learn more about CLA and the INSiGHT scanner go to: https://insightcla.com/psa/ and enter code SHESLAYS when promptedTo check out all the great products from Well Aligned: https://wellaligned.com/ To hear all the great stuff happening on patreon go to: https://www.patreon.com/sheslayspodcast Rate & subscribe wherever you get your podcasts!Join the Weekly Slay mailing list HEREIf you have a question or feedback, make sure to tell us:Website | Instagram | Facebook Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Want to accomplish your business & personal goals AND have more time+freedom? Evaluate how your week is going. Is it chaotic with a never-ending to-do list or do you have clarity around daily activities that are moving your goals forward?Be honest… have you ever envisioned your Ideal Week?  If you would have asked me to envision my ideal work week back in the early days, I probably would have laughed -- because I was so far off from having one. Even being my own boss, my work weeks were far less than ideal. It's taken A LOT of trial and error (16 years of it, in fact) to nail it down -- but the good news is, I've finally perfected it.That's right, my friend -- I have set up my Ideal Week in a way that allows me to work towards my goals AND have more of a time+ freedom lifestyle to spend with the ones that I love. It's helped me be more focused, productive, and… here's the big one… I don't even work onsite every day anymore.Whether you have been an Early Childhood business owner or manager for a while or you are just starting out, if you don't have an ideal week and if you're not taking the time to set it up and commit to it, that's the part that's most important, well, follow these steps and your life is going to get a whole lot easier. You can create an ideal week for optimal focus, productivity, and well-being.My hope is that you'll be able to implement some of the strategies I will share so that you, too, can accomplish your goals AND live life on your terms. You will be able to implement these simple ways to stay organized and on-task. You will be able to live more of a time+freedom lifestyle. Sounds dreamy, right? Well if you got chaos, these 3 3trategies will help you maximize your energy, increase productivity and help you control that chaos. Plan Your Ideal WeekIdentify Your Daily Big 3Adopt some time management techniques.Today, I'm happy to share with you ourWORK+LIFE Strategic Planning Bundle. I'm so excited about this exclusive planner and training!  I wanted you to feel confident about planning out your new year. So, what better way than to plan alongside me? Together, we'll go through the process of planning your new year so that you feel confident about reaching your goals AND having time off to enjoy your family, friends, and life outside of work. What I call a time+freedom lifestyle. I truly believe that when you plan with strategy and intent, you're bound to have an even better year.We also have a great resource, the Early Childhood Business CEO Vision Planner that will help guide you through all of this if you haven't identified your mission, core values, brand promise, hidden assets, and more. You can find this at kelleypeake.com.

'Tis the season for New Year's Resolutions! One of my big ones this year is working towards creating an Ideal Week with my calendar.As you may know, I am a HUGE fan of my Full Focus Planner and feel like I need to write poetry about it. It has been such a powerful tool in increasing my productivity!However, the one piece I never followed or did was completing the "Ideal Week." None of my days were ideal—let alone an entire week. I didn't even know what themes to put on different days or anything. But, then, I spoke to a fellow Full Focus Planner Fan and power user.She told me that she fllls out her Ideal Week. She hasn't ever achieved it, but it is something that she strives for.Wow! I never thought about it that way. With the new year approaching, I decided to create my Ideal Week and move things around, so my days are themed. That way, I can ultimately become more productive. I am so excited about my new schedule!I am confident I will stumble along the way, but I am headed in the right direction. Do you have an Ideal Week or themed days? Reach out to me at support@kendracorman.com; I would love to learn more about what you do, so let me know!Resources:Want to create your own Ideal Week? Check out this download from Full Focus!Learn why you need a marketing planARE there business mistakes you're overlooking? Looking to save time or get more information from AI?If you're just starting out with AI or looking to enhance your outputs, my book 'Mastering AI in Communications' is your essential guide. Whether you're a beginner or ready to take your skills to the next level, grab your free electronic copy or purchase it on Amazon right here!Amazon: https://a.co/d/bhblVcGFree e-version: https://courses.kendracorman.com/aibookDon't miss this opportunity to transform your approach and make AI your most powerful tool yet in saving time and improving efficiency!

Walking yourself through the Ideal Week exercise will help you craft your 168 hours so you are aligned with your internal and external commitments. Get my Ideal Week worksheet here: https://joshmitch.com/ideal-week/

When it comes to the holidays, I think we're all a little guilty of overcommitting ourselves without checking our calendars. After all, it's hard to stay grounded in realism when you're enveloped in the warmth and thrill of the holiday season.   Leaders, though, are especially susceptible to overcommitting. As natural visionaries and care-takers, we easily fall into the trap of thinking we can—and should—do it all.   But when you try to do it all, you end up overwhelmed and exhausted, unable to actually enjoy the holidays and all the opportunities they bring for memories, experiences, and traditions.   The truth is that time is finite. This means when you say yes to one thing, you're simultaneously saying no to a handful of others, whether they be events, quality time with family, or self-care—which is especially important during the holidays.   The answer to making the most of the holiday season lies in planning ahead and setting boundaries around your finite and valuable time.   When you do this,  you not only maintain your capacity to stay focused and attentive to the people around you, but also give yourself the space to enjoy the culture-building opportunity that the holiday season presents us.   This week's podcast episode centers on how you can set boundaries that will prevent you from overcommitting yourself during the holiday season.    Join me for a conversation about:   Planning ahead and prioritizing your non-negotiables Maintaining a balance between your work and personal task loads Keeping up with your self-care rituals (seriously, don't even THINK about skipping them) Setting expectations and communicating them to the people that matter Practicing discernment during the holiday season   The holidays only come around once a year. By setting better boundaries, you'll not only get to actually enjoy what you've put on the calendar, but also be present for your team, staff, and family when they need your leadership most.   Learn more and apply for the Director's Inner Circle & Owner's HQ: http://Chanie.me/jointhedic   Overcommitting and overworking often go hand in hand. But just as you can take steps to prevent yourself from committing to too many plans, you can take actions that will allow you to achieve your goals while still making time for yourself and your family.  Through our Ideal Week for High Achieving School Leaders workshop, you'll learn how to clarify your priorities, set boundaries, and make a practical plan, so that you can finally make your ideal week a reality. Learn more about the Ideal Week Workshop here: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/ideal-week/ Learn more about the Time Management Bundle here: https://discovered.thrivecart.com/accountability-bundle/   More about the show: If you are an Early Childhood director or owner, prepare to transform your school and life with the Schools of Excellence podcast. Tune in each week to learn from Chanie Wilschanski, the founder and host of the Schools of Excellence Podcast and a mom of 4 little kids. Each episode will be packed with tools and strategies – equipping you to build schools with higher staff retention, teacher motivation, parent partnership, collaborative culture, and beautiful quality of life.    Every week, Chanie shares the truth about the journey to excellence, the strategies that are working TODAY, and the mindset about the critical decisions and choices that you make every day which impact yourself, your teachers, parents, family, and children who you serve every day.

One of my favorite productivity tips is all about planning ahead for success and creating your ideal week. I'm not going to lie, I'm nerding out a little bit out having this conversation around creating your ideal week. Creating an ideal week for my business has been probably the reason that I have been able to juggle so many things in my personal and business life. In this episode, I'll cover:  What is an ideal week?  How to know when to reevaluate Getting back on track Instagram | Website  Show Notes | Podcast Updates Web Design for Food Bloggers  

Libby Greiwe is the owner of The Efficient Advisor, a financial advisor coaching and consulting firm based out of Ohio that focuses on helping advisors run their businesses in less time and with less stress. She does this by coaching advisors on the efficiency system that she developed by living through it herself, having grown to a $1 million revenue practice that she was able to support with a lean team and working only 25 hours per week as a busy mom. Listen in as Libby shares how she developed the system that she now coaches other advisors on, as well as how she was able to systematize the client experience. You'll learn why she decided to sell her firm and retire at the age of 37, how she was able to right-size her client load based on how much time and energy she spent with each client, and why it's important for advisors to find support in like-minded communities and work toward their own personal vision of success. For show notes and more visit: https://www.kitces.com/302

One of the most common questions in the Full Focus Planner Community is "How can I use the planner to manage my ADHD?" In this episode, we're giving you some initial thoughts to help steer you in the right direction.First, Verbs, Blake, and Courtney talk about three questions that you can ask yourself to help improve and streamline your Ideal Week. Then, Courtney talks with Full Focus Planner Certified Pro Cindy Wolford about how she uses the planner to manage her ADHD.In this episode, you will learn:How to prioritize the tasks that should make it to your Ideal WeekIdeas for activities to help you stay groundedInsights into how to structure your day to maximize productivityWhy the planner works so well with ADHDWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Eswskn3X4EQGet your free Ideal Week template at www.fullfocusplanner.com/idealweek.Learn more about Cindy's coaching and her experiences with the FFP and ADHD: https://cleaningup.co/blog/ffp-adhd/Talk with Cindy and other members of the Full Focus Planner Community at https://www.facebook.com/groups/ffpthinktank.The Hexagon Pomodoro timer that Cindy uses can be found here:https://www.amazon.com/Hexagon-Rotating-Minute-Preset-Countdown/dp/B07L2QN8MYSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

As an assistant, one of your highest priorities is to manage your executive's most valuable asset – their time. If you look at your role through this lens, then you'll stop viewing "calendar management" as an uninteresting part of your job.This episode features an excerpt from my audiobook, The Leader Assistant: Four Pillars of a Confident, Game-Changing Assistant. In this chapter, I cover managing your executive's calendar before it manages you, setting up and maintaining the "Ideal Week" tactic, and auditing your executive's time.Sponsor -> leaderassistant.com/goodyShow Notes -> leaderassistant.com/185Book and Workbook -> leaderassistantbook.comPremium Membership -> leaderassistant.com/membershipEvents -> leaderassistantlive.comFree Community -> leaderassistant.com/community

A few years ago I began to craft my ideal week. While it never goes according to plan, the practice has radically increased my fruitfulness and decreased my stress. Today I share with you the benefits of crafting your ideal work week as well as the process for creating your own.   Scheduling Your Ideal Work Week:   First off, before beginning your schedule, take a few minutes to write out your long term goals for a fruitful and joy filled life.   For me those would include:   An ever-growing relationship with Jesus A body that is functional and not in chronic pain A mind that stays curious and sharp A deepening love and joy in my life and partnership with my wife Intentional time with my children and friends Joyful life with the church Faithful and fruitful work   Next, write out a Monday-Sunday calendar. Break up the day into these 6 sections: Early Morning, Late Morning, Early Afternoon, Late Afternoon, Early Evening, Late Evening.   Now, fill-in the absolute fixed points of your schedule that you don't control the time of.   Next, fill in the time slots that are an investment in those long term goals you listed before starting your calendar. For instance, each Early Morning I have slotted a time that is called Morning Startup. This includes a time for a long walk and prayer time, reading the word, quickly journaling about yesterday, and my hygiene time. I know this time will also include helping get the kids ready for school. There's also a date night blocked, a family sabbath dinner, and a time for personal projects.    Now, aim to block off chunks of 2-3 hour blocks for deep work or batched work (these are tasks that can be done much quicker if grouped together, like emails, chores, or phone calls).  I've learned is that in a 40 hour work week, if I can get 12-15 hours of uninterrupted deep work, I can really thrive at completing all that's required of me besides the people interactions. So I block those deep work times in 3 hour chunks through the week.   For more details, listen to the podcast! Additionally you might benefit from checking out Michael Hyatt's explanation in my resources mentioned section below. This is where I learned the practice.     Resources Mentioned: Sign up for my Things for Thursday Email: https://tinyurl.com/292kv68y How to Better Control Your Time by Designing Your Ideal Week: https://fullfocus.co/ideal-week/ Free to Focus: A Total Productivity System for Doing More by Doing Less: https://amzn.to/3NRBP2O Get Your Calendar Year Prayer Journal: www.cpgive.org Support Let's Parent on Purpose! https://letsparentonpurpose.com/support/

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Accomplishing Goals For The Next Quarter Are you accomplishing the goals you set for yourself? Gary shares what he's learned about goal accomplishment What is your game plan Are you doing what's most important Gary sets yearly goals but then breaks them down into quarterly chunks Gary feels a written plan helps you attain your goals Review your yearly goal Decide on 1 to 3 goals professionally and personally you want to achieve in the next quarter (these come from your yearly goal) Write them out in the SMARTER method Specific Measurable Actionable Relevant Time-bound Exciting Realistic Next Create and Review your Daily Rituals which are: Morning Ritual, Workday startup ritual, Workday shutdown ritual, and Evening ritual.  Make changes or set up each ritual for the next quarter. Review and decide on your Ideal Week.  Block time on your calendar for what matters the most to you. Gary has an upcoming class in October   Find your Full Focus Planner at https://fullfocusstore.com?aff=511 If you are interested in participating in our upcoming class, send an email to feedback@goascend.biz and we'll send you more information.

Dr. Dave Moghadam returns to the Dental A-Team podcast! This time, he's giving the goods on priority scheduling, something he's been working with for over a year now. He and Kiera go deep into priority scheduling with the following highlights: How to map out ideal schedule Keeping it flexible Rolling out to the team Space for emergencies How hygiene fits in And more! About Dr. Moghadam: Dr. Moghadam was born and raised in Morris County, New Jersey. After completing his undergraduate degree at Rutgers University in New Brunswick he went on to obtain his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from the University of Medicine and Dentistry (UMDNJ) in Newark. During his time at UMDNJ, Dr. Moghadam received extensive recognition for his outstanding leadership, academic and clinical aptitude, and dedication to the profession. Some of his achievements include receiving the William R. Cinotti Endowed Scholarship and the American Student Dental Association Award of Excellence, as well as induction into the Gamma Pi Delta Prosthodontic Honor Society. He then chose to complete a general practice residency at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick where he received advanced training with an emphasis on comprehensive restorative treatment, endodontics, and implant dentistry.  Episode resources: Check out Dr. Dave Moghadam's practice Listen to episode 496, Perfect Quarterly Calibration Listen to episode 472, How to Calibrate Your Hygiene Team Reach out to Kiera Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Become Dental A-Team Platinum! Review the podcast on iTunes