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DOWNLOAD FREE CALCULATOR HERE: https://go.smcnational.com/resources/dental-practice-goal-calculator/In this episode, host Gary Bird breaks down one of the biggest challenges in dental marketing: how many leads it actually takes to get one new patient through the door. Dentists often get flooded with “leads” from marketing companies but struggle to see real growth in new patient numbers. Gary shares a free dental marketing calculator that reveals where leads are lost, how to measure answer rates, conversion rates, show rates, and scheduling into the same month, and why most practices only get 17 patients out of 100 leads. You'll learn how closing these operational gaps can more than triple new patient flow without increasing ad spend. If you want to maximize your dental marketing ROI, stop wasting leads, and consistently grow your practice, this episode is a must-watch.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Dans le 51e épisode du podcast Rouge et Bleu, nous évoquons le début de saison du SMC, qui avance comme un escargot, avec ce nouveau match nul. Une équipe qui cherche toujours la bonne formule offensivement. On en débat avec Morgane Huguen et Gaëtan Briard de Ouest-France ainsi qu'avec Mathieu Billeaud de Foot Normand. Un podcast présenté par Joris Marin de Sweet FM.
durée : 00:02:41 - Normandie Sports - La venue de Valenciennes à d'Ornano ce vendredi soir est l'occasion de revoir l'ex-coach du SM Caen Stéphane Moulin. Après deux saisons au SMC et avoir pris du recul pendant deux saisons, il est depuis cet été sur le banc du club nordiste. Retour sur ses années au SMC et sur son plus grand regret. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
Một số tin tức đáng chú ý: Phát hiện người có liên quan đến chủ tịch SMC giao dịch 'chui' cổ phiếu; Lượng người tham gia đa cấp giảm; Mức độ quan tâm chung cư giảm trong tháng Ngâu...
I Sex på arbetstid på SMC får vi följa fiktiva patienter i deras behandling för olika sexuella problem och dysfunktioner. I det här avsnittet följer vi patienten Anders som söker hjälp för erektil dysfunktion. I förra avsnittet var Anders på bedömningssamtal på mottagningen och påbörjade individuell behandling. I det här avsnittet fortsätter den sexologiska behandlingen tillsammans med Anders partner Miguel. Behandlarna som medverkar är Bobo Josephsson, leg. psykolog och Hanna Byström, sexolog och socionom. De arbetar på Sexualmedicinskt centrum, SMC, som är en specialistenhet som arbetar med sexuell hälsa. Hanna Byström och Bobo Josephsson
durée : 00:02:47 - Normandie Sports - Ivann Botella était l'invité de "Allo Malherbe" ce lundi soir. Arrivé cet été, l'attaquant du SMC prend plaisir à jouer en pointe et a été surpris par la ferveur des supporters. Et il compte bien connaître une quatrième montée avec le Stade Malherbe Caen. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
I Sex på arbetstid på SMC får vi följa fiktiva patienter i deras behandling för olika sexuella problem och dysfunktioner. I det här avsnittet följer vi patienten Anders som söker hjälp för erektil dysfunktion. Behandlarna som medverkar är Bobo Josephsson, leg. psykolog och Hanna Byström, sexolog och socionom. Vi får även höra Hanna Rydberg, specialistläkare i gynekologi och obstetrik och Jennifer Cagmo leg. fysioterapeut som medverkar på mottagningens teamkonferens. De arbetar alla på Sexualmedicinskt centrum, SMC, som är en specialistenhet som arbetar med sexuell hälsa. Hanna Byström och Bobo Josephsson
In this episode, host Gary Bird reveals the 5-step process to fix failing dental marketing campaigns and double new patient growth. After working with thousands of dentists and analyzing more dental marketing data than anyone else, Gary shares the five key areas: answer, convert, schedule, chief, and recare; that determine whether your practice grows or stalls. If your dental marketing isn't working, these proven strategies will help you reduce no-shows, increase treatment acceptance, and generate consistent new patient flow. Whether you're struggling with phones, scheduling, or patient retention, this simple framework gives you the blueprint for predictable practice growth. Watch now to learn how to transform your dental practice marketing and sustainably increase new patients.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode, host Gary Bird shares the five biggest dental marketing mistakes that nearly sank his career and how dentists can avoid them. These insights are critical for any dentist looking to improve dental practice growth, new patient acquisition, and marketing ROI. The last one is the biggest growth killer:1. Not knowing the difference between the three points of entry for a practice2. Not knowing the gap between high-intent vs low-intent patients3. Not realizing how leaky the patient journey really is4. Not seeing how some dentists treat insurance above the patient5. Not respecting the competition
Arrivé en janvier 2025 au Stade Malherbe Caen au poste de directeur du recrutement, Reda Hammache a choisi "Rouge et Bleu" pour décrypter le mercato estival 2025 du SMC. Il s'est aussi, pour la première fois, depuis son arrivée dans le Calvados, penché sur sa méthodologie de recrutement. Avec au micro pour ce 50e épisode de notre podcast 100% SM Caen, Gaëtan Briard de Ouest-France, Mathieu Billeaud de Foot Normand et Joris Marin pour Sweet FM.
In this episode, host Gary Bird explains why dental marketing is so confusing for dentists and breaks it down into four key categories every practice owner must understand. Many dentists struggle with marketing because it's always changing, their office operations affect results, tracking is often missing, and competition is constantly shifting. Gary shares why marketing success depends on aligning your practice's phone handling, scheduling, and patient referrals with your campaigns. If you've ever felt like your dental marketing isn't working or you've switched agencies without results, this video reveals the real reasons behind it. Watch now to learn how to track new patients properly, avoid common mistakes, and finally see growth in your dental practice.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
School marketing and communications with Charlie Maughan, Rita Kilroy and Harrison Shearn In this episode of SMC, Charlie is again joined in the studio by Rita and Harrison. The team explores Meta's latest addition of Threads as a placement option and whether schools should consider advertising on Threads. In the Deep Dive, the trio dissect comments from Carlsberg's new CMO regarding their renewed commitment to brand purpose and the importance of clarity and value proposition, and discuss the similarities with school marketing and branding. Finally, in Rants and Raves, the team swoon over Edith Cowan University's latest project update video of its new city campus, and how schools can take inspiration when launching major projects to engage with their community. Episode links: Trends Ads Expand to All Meta Advertisers - Andrew Hutchinson - SocialMediaToday 'Impossible to move away from': Why Carlsberg's CMO is doubling down on 'Probably the best' - Niamh Carroll - Marketing Week ECU City Campus Flythrough - LinkedIn Got more questions for Charlie and the team? You can ask them via the following: Email: smc@imageseven.com.au Survey: imageseven.typeform.com Here at imageseven, we are always on the lookout for great people to join the team and we have a few opportunities open. To view our available positions or enquire further, head to https://www.imageseven.com.au/work-with-us/
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down why most dental practice schedules are broken and how smarter scheduling systems can dramatically increase dental growth. No matter how strong your dental marketing is, it won't work if new patients can't get an appointment quickly, and Gary explains why block scheduling, wave scheduling, and hybrid scheduling are essential for reducing no-shows and maximizing treatment opportunities. Learn how to prioritize new patients, improve patient flow, and create availability that converts calls into booked appointments. If you've ever wondered why your dental marketing ROI is low despite spending more, this episode reveals the scheduling mistakes holding your practice back. Watch now to discover how fixing your dental schedule can help you get more new patients, increase production, and grow your dental practice consistently.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
durée : 00:50:21 - Allo Malherbe - Pour la première de la saison, Allo Malherbe a tiré un premier bilan du début de championnat du SM Caen en National. Votre émission consacrée aux Rouge et Bleu a également abordé la fin du Mercato et donné la parole au coach de Dijon, Baptiste Ridira, le prochain adversaire du SMC. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.
In the US, Wall Street was closed on Monday due to the Labour Day public holiday.In Europe, markets closed generally higher, spurred by a boost in the defence sector. The Stoxx 600 closed up 0.17%, the FTSE gained 0.1%, the French CAC advanced 0.05% and the German DAX was the biggest gainer at 0.57%.Locally yesterday, the ASX200 closed 0.51% lower with the majority of the key sectors in the red. Information Technology saw the biggest drop, closing down 2.65%, while on the other end consumer staples saw the biggest gain, closing up 0.35%. What to watch today:Ahead of today's trading session, the SPI futures are suggesting the ASX will open the day down 0.09%.In commodities, Crude oil is up 0.97% to 64.63 US dollars per barrel. Gold is up 0.78% to 3476.08 US dollars per ounce, around $23 shy of its all time high.While iron ore is trading lower, down 1.8% to 101.65 US dollars per tonne.Australia's current account and export figures for Q2 are out at 11:30am AESTWe'll see earnings reporting from Bellevue Gold (ASX:BGL), while Northern Star Resources (ASX:NST) and Santos (ASX:STO) are set to go ex-dividend, which can often cause a drop in the share price of the dividend amount. Trading Ideas:Bell Potter has maintained its buy rating on Iron Ore miner Fenix Resources (ASX:FEX) and increased the 12 month target price to $0.65, off the back of its new binding agreement with Sinosteel Midwest Corporation granting it the exclusive right to mine and export 290 megatonnes of iron ore over 30 years at SMC's Weld Range Iron Ore project.Trading Central have identified a bearish signal in Breville Group (ASX:BRG), indicating that the stock price may fall from the close of $32.88 to the range of $28.10 - 29.00 over a period of 28 days according to the standard principles of technical analysis.
Send us a textScott, JB, TJ, and Jensen are joined by our good friend and long lost co-host, Doug Smith.We catch up with TJ who returns, but Grant is missing due to a family pet emergency. We wish him the best.We catch up with our friend John "Spud" Murphy and talk his 1/16 M113 APC build, along with SMC plans and logistics for the upcoming 2025 show.We also discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 60 days until the show. We also ponder a question - what makes a great local club meeting? We also discuss our new Group Build for the AK M1008 Chevy Trucks sponsored by AK Interactive and Micro-World Games. Lastly we talk about Modeling Rituals - a topic suggested by Jon Bryon from the UK.If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast .Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPossePlastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269Plastic Posse Podcast MERCH! : https://plastic-posse-podcast.creator-spring.com/Plastic Posse Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7O9C8b-rQx8JvxFKfG-KwOrion Paintworks (TJ): https://www.facebook.com/orionpaintworksJB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodelerThree Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorksRocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/SPONSORS:Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/Bases By Bill: https://basesbybill.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojwgAlnXwsJcB_SlYzeclVt9ZuIX3Fd18Ig9k5f4vyIYmihobbSupport the showSupport the show
The right pricing strategy can make or break margins on less-than-truckload shipments, especially amid weak demand. In this episode of Bloomberg Intelligence’s Talking Transports podcast, SMC³ President and CEO Andrew Slusher joins BI’s senior transportation and logistics analyst Lee Klaskow to explain how the company’s technology-driven tools help shippers, carriers and brokers make informed decisions on rates, costs, transit times and emissions. They discuss trends in the LTL industry — from dynamic pricing and sustainability to market uncertainty, consolidation and FedEx Freight’s planned spinoff. Slusher also shares insights on leadership, innovation, AI’s potential impact on transportation and his shift to trucking from aviation.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down one of the most common questions in dental marketing: “How much should I spend on marketing for my dental practice?” Using proven strategies from working with hundreds of dentists, Gary explains the formula for calculating the right dental marketing budget based on production, new patient goals, and practice growth targets.If you've ever wondered whether to spend 1%, 3%, or 7% of your production on marketing—or how to balance patient referrals with paid marketing, this video gives you the step-by-step guide. Learn how to track cost per patient acquisition (CAC), avoid wasting ad spend, and use your budget to actually grow new patient numbers. Whether you're a general dentist, super GP, or scaling a multi-location practice, this is the marketing budget framework every dentist needs to follow.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode, host Gary Bird reveals the number one dental SEO hack that every dentist can use to rank higher on Google and attract more patients. The best part is that this strategy requires no technical SEO knowledge, no website experience, and can be implemented in just a few minutes. By leveraging Google reviews with targeted keywords, you can dominate the local map pack and rank for niche treatments like IV sedation, Invisalign, sleep apnea dentistry, and same-day crowns. This simple yet powerful SEO strategy helps dentists generate more patient referrals, boost online visibility, and grow their practice fast. If you want more new patients without complicated SEO or wasted marketing spend, this episode is for you.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Veterans with a mental health condition may also be eligible for special monthly compensation (SMC). In this episode, we discuss the eligibility criteria, aid and attendance, how mental conditions can impact a veteran's claim, and how veterans can effectively present their claims to VA. Tune in to learn more!For more information, visit our website at cck-law.comFollow us on social media: YouTube -https://bit.ly/CCKYTL Facebook -https://bit.ly/CCKFBL Instagram -https://bit.ly/CCKINL Twitter -https://bit.ly/CCKTL
In this episode, host Gary Bird breaks down the truth about pay-for-performance dental marketing and why so many dentists are frustrated with SEO, websites, and traditional dental marketing companies. Many doctors are searching for guaranteed results, but without fixing operational issues like unanswered calls, low phone conversion rates, and poor scheduling, no marketing strategy can succeed. Gary explains how dental practices lose thousands in wasted marketing dollars and shares how data, accountability, and patient lead tracking can transform results. If you want to double new patients, build trust with your marketing company, and finally see ROI from dental marketing, this video is essential for you.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode of Dental Marketing Goat, host Gary Bird breaks down the final Dental Growth Commandments every dentist must follow to grow their practice and attract more new patients. From mastering patient referrals and taking ownership of your dental marketing strategy, to responding strategically to negative reviews and understanding your competitors, Gary shares proven dental practice growth tips you can apply immediately. Learn why patient referrals are worth more than traditional marketing leads, how to avoid operational slippage that kills ROI, and why a growth mindset is essential for long-term success in dentistry. This episode is packed with dental marketing strategies, practice management advice, and new patient acquisition tactics to help you scale your dental business. Whether you're a startup practice or an established dental group, these commandments will help you dominate your market and grow with confidence.DOWNLOAD THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF DENTAL GROWTH HERE: https://bit.ly/4mubwBeConnect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode of Dental Marketing GOAT, host Gary Bird reveals the 10 Dental Growth Commandments, non-negotiable rules that every dentist must follow to grow their practice. From front desk training and phone call conversion to scheduling new patients faster, using patient financing, and boosting Google reviews, you'll learn exactly how to increase new patient flow and maximize your marketing ROI. These dental marketing strategies have been tested on hundreds of practices and work in competitive markets. Whether you're looking for dental practice growth tips, ways to get more dental patients, or strategies to improve your online presence and SEO, this episode will give you actionable steps you can implement right away.DOWNLOAD THE 10 COMMANDMENTS OF DENTAL GROWTH HERE: https://bit.ly/4mubwBeConnect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Join host Gary Bird on Dental Marketing Goat as he shares the top hard-to-swallow truths about dental practice growth, crowdsourced from thousands of dentists. In this episode, Gary reveals the real mindset shifts, leadership strategies, and operational changes required to grow your dental practice and attract more patients. You'll hear proven tips on team management, patient experience, marketing investment, and removing roadblocks that hold your practice back. Whether you're a startup dentist or an established practice owner, these practice growth strategies will help you increase production, improve retention, and build a stronger team culture. Discover how to work on your business, not just in it, and create a roadmap for long-term dental success.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Is your dental practice stuck at 20–40 new patients a month? In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down the exact five-step strategy his clients have used to double new dental patients, improve phone conversion, and overcome operational challenges in dental marketing. Learn how to fix your no-show rate, increase Google reviews, and identify the real reason your practice isn't growing; it's not your ads, it's your systems. Gary shares real case studies from dental practices nationwide, including startups in ultra-competitive markets like Manhattan. If you're ready to grow your dental practice and finally get a consistent flow of high-quality patients, this is your playbook.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down why September is one of the hardest months for dental offices and how you can beat it. From marketing tips that bring in more patients to simple steps for improving phone calls and reducing no-shows, these ideas are practical and easy to implement. Gary also shares how to boost patient referrals and get more treatment scheduled without extra costs. If you're ready to stop stressing about cancellations and start seeing steady growth, this is your must-watch guide.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Chuck Zodda and Paul Lane discuss Trump ramping up his tariff blitz on India, Pharma, and chips. The tariff effect: billions in revenue but no economic earthquake. AMD logs higher profit and sales yet stock drops over 7%. SMC tempers sales outlook as results disappoint. Todd Lutsky joins the show for his weekly segment, Ask Todd.
Send us a textSend us a textTJ is once again lost. If you see him, Jensen is offering a reward for information regarding his whereabouts. Scott, JB, Grant, and Jensen are joined by our good friend and TJ's arch nemesis, Aaron Kuck.We have a LOADED Episode 121 for you. We offer a humble tribute to Shinsaku Tamiya, and feature not one but two interviews for you. First off, we sit down for a long overdue chat with Scott Primeau, and talk about his award winning work including Ascension, which won BOS at both MMSI and the recent Tulsa Figure Show. Then we also catch up with our friend Peter Davis from Down Under about the upcoming Scale ACT 2025 show, which is there 25th anniversary show and looks to be a terrific show! We also discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 90 days until the show. We also ponder a question - how does your work area/bench make you feel - does it encourage relaxation and productivity? Or does it drive you to the television? We also discuss our new Group Build for the AK M1008 Chevy Trucks sponsored by AK Interactive and Micro-World Games. Lastly we talk about Modeling Rituals - a topic suggested by Jon Bryon from the UK.If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast .Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPossePlastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269Plastic Posse Podcast MERCH! : https://plastic-posse-podcast.creator-spring.com/Plastic Posse Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7O9C8b-rQx8JvxFKfG-KwOrion Paintworks (TJ): https://www.facebook.com/orionpaintworksJB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodelerThree Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorksRocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/SPONSORS:Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/Bases By Bill: https://basesbybill.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojwgAlnXwsJcB_SlYzeclVt9ZuIX3Fd18Ig9k5f4vyIYmihobbSupport the showSupport the show
Discover how one dental practice in Manhattan's ultra-competitive Upper West Side used exceptional phone conversion strategies and data-driven marketing to attract 90+ new patients a month and achieve over 450% ROI. In this episode, Dr. Sidak Singh shares the systems, tools, and mindset behind building a thriving, patient-focused dental practice in a crowded market. Learn how to grow your dental practice through strategic marketing, patient education, and high-converting phone skills.Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️Dr. Sidak SinghFounder of Columbus Park DentalWebsite: https://columbusparkdental.com/
On today's episode, Gary Bird, founder of SMC, joins Dr. Mark Costes to unpack the real reasons most dental marketing fails—and why operations are often the true growth limiter. They discuss the dangers of focusing on “activities” like websites or SEO instead of real outcomes, and how busyness is often mistaken for productivity. Gary shares why 35% of calls in dental practices go unanswered during business hours and how that one stat alone crushes marketing ROI. The conversation dives deep into the link between lead gen and operational execution, including conversion rates, appointment availability, and the need for follow-up systems. Gary also explains why his agency focuses more on operational performance than flashy marketing tactics—and why that gives their clients a competitive advantage. If you're looking to double your new patient flow but your schedule is already full, this episode is a wake-up call you don't want to miss. Be sure to check out the full episode from the Dentalpreneur Podcast! EPISODE RESOURCES https://smcnational.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down the real pros and cons of using Zocdoc to grow your dental practice. Gary shares why Zocdoc can drive high patient volume, but also why its 50% no-show rate and per-schedule fees make it a risky strategy for dentists. Learn how to prioritize high-intent dental marketing, maximize Google search ads, and avoid common mistakes with online schedulers. If you're considering Zocdoc for patient acquisition or wondering how to improve dental marketing ROI, this episode gives you practical advice to make informed decisions.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode, host Gary Bird delves into one of the biggest mistakes dentists make that sabotages growth: running their practice based on feelings instead of data. Gary explains how many dental practices fall into the trap of “vibe-based” decisions instead of using clear KPIs and proven metrics to drive growth. Discover why tracking the right dental marketing KPIs, optimizing for one goal at a time, and avoiding over-optimization are critical to building a successful practice. If you want to grow your dental office, improve profitability, and avoid common growth pitfalls, this episode is packed with real-world advice you can apply today. Watch now and get access to Gary's free KPI training to help your practice grow with confidence.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Discover how Dr. Matt Wimmer doubled his new patient numbers using expanded hours, strategic offers, and proven marketing systems. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to grow a dental practice, increase case acceptance, and scale production without sacrificing patient experience. Whether you're a solo dentist or managing multiple associates, this conversation reveals the systems and mindset needed to drive long-term dental practice growth.Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️Dr. Matt WimmerDentist/Owner of Wimmer DentalWebsite: https://matthewwimmerdmd.com/
Stephen East, Dan Fraser and Jermayn Parker meet and chat with Daniel Nguyen, the director over at Saturday Morning Cards (SMC). SMC has released a Phantom Designer Art Card set, with preorders being shipped at the end of July 2025. During this podcast, Daniel shows us the cards and explains the collector card concept, which may be foreign for some phans. Daniel also shows us every card in the set from the different finishes, including the black 1/1 and some of the sketches. We would recommend everyone watch this on YouTube so you can ensure you see the different cards in this Phantom set but also some other great examples of designer art cards.Daniel talks about the endless possibilities of possible new Phantom products, including a prototype for an exclusive limited edition card that may be released. All these possibilities will depend on if the cards sell.If you would like to order your set, you can via the Saturday Morning Cards website. At this stage the website does not have the function to ship outside North America, but you can email them for a shipping quote. However, we can announce that there is now an Australian / New Zealand distributor who will be taking orders—you can contact them at SaturdayMorningCardsAUS@gmail.com . You can follow Daniel at his Instagram or for more Saturday Morning Cards exclusives and updates, you can follow them at their Instagram.We love your comments and feedback from the Phantom phans from around the world. You can either email us, leave your comments at our YouTube Channel, and or leave them at our social media platforms in Facebook, Twitter, and/or Instagram. Make sure you stay with us, and do not forget to subscribe and leave a review on our podcast and/or our YouTube Channel. Support the show
In this episode, host Gary Bird reveals why so many dentists unknowingly sabotage their growth by neglecting patient referrals, one of the most powerful drivers of dental practice growth. Gary breaks down how low referral numbers often signal deeper customer service or operational problems that hold practices back. Learn how improving the patient journey and using simple scripting can unlock a steady stream of high-quality referrals. Discover actionable strategies to turn marketing patients into loyal referral sources and build a thriving dental practice. If you want to increase patient referrals, improve customer service, and scale your dental office with confidence, this episode is for you. Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Send us a textSend us a textJensen leads the Posse for a catch up with everyone sans TJ. We catch up and talk techniques, give each other a hard time, discuss upcoming model shows, and what each of us has been up to.We discuss where our respective SMC builds are at with less than 100 days until the show. We also discuss a question - does limiting your finish to only one or a couple of techniques impact the quality of your work? If you only use a paint brush, only use acrylics, only use an airbrush, etc... - does it affect the overall quality of your model? We also discuss our new Group Build for the AK M1008 Chevy Trucks sponsored by AK Interactive and Micro-World Games.If you would like to become a Posse Outrider, and make a recurring monthly donation of $ 1 and up, visit us at www.patreon.com/plasticpossepodcast .Plastic Posse Podcast on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlasticPossePlastic Posse Group on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/302255047706269Plastic Posse Podcast MERCH! : https://plastic-posse-podcast.creator-spring.com/Plastic Posse Podcast on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCP7O9C8b-rQx8JvxFKfG-KwOrion Paintworks (TJ): https://www.facebook.com/orionpaintworksJB-Closet Modeler (JB): https://www.facebook.com/closetmodelerThree Tens' Modelworks (Jensen): https://www.facebook.com/ThreeTensModelWorksRocky Mountain Expo: https://rockymtnhobbyexpo.com/SPONSORS:Tankraft: https://tankraft.com/AK Interactive: https://ak-interactive.com/Tamiya USA: https://www.tamiyausa.com/Micro World Games: https://mwg-hobbies.com/Bases By Bill: https://basesbybill.com/?srsltid=AfmBOoojwgAlnXwsJcB_SlYzeclVt9ZuIX3Fd18Ig9k5f4vyIYmihobbSupport the showSupport the show
In this episode of Dental Marketing Goat, host Gary Bird breaks down the sixth way dentists unknowingly sabotage their own growth: opening a second dental office before the first one is operationally sound. Discover why scaling chaos is one of the most dangerous traps in dental business growth and how to avoid it. Gary shares real examples of successful practices losing momentum due to premature expansion, and offers actionable advice on how to stress-test your systems before scaling. Learn how to build system-dependent—not person-dependent—operations that support multi-location dental growth. If you're a dentist thinking about expanding or opening a second location, this is essential viewing. Get the tools, strategy, and mindset needed to grow your dental practice the right way.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode of Dental Marketing Goat, host Gary Bird breaks down one of the biggest mistakes dentists make that sabotages their practice growth: responding emotionally to negative Google reviews. Learn how to protect your dental practice's reputation, respond professionally to reviews, and boost patient trust through simple, effective scripts. Gary shares real examples and gives a proven strategy you can use today to turn online criticism into growth opportunities. If you're trying to improve patient acquisition, increase new patient conversion, and dominate your local SEO, this episode is a must. Discover how mastering review responses can lead to higher search rankings and more 5-star credibility. Watch now to transform how your dental office handles online feedback.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode of Dental Marketing GOAT, host Gary Bird dives into one of the biggest growth killers in dentistry: not holding your team accountable to clear KPIs and repeatable processes. Learn why most dental practices think they convert well over the phone—but the data tells a different story. Gary breaks down the systems, scripting, and leadership skills dentists need to actually grow their practice and stop self-sabotaging. If you're missing calls, struggling with front desk conversions, or avoiding tough team conversations, this episode is for you. Discover actionable dental marketing strategies and proven practice growth frameworks that drive real ROI. Comment below for access to the free dental KPI training Gary mentions.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
In this episode, dental growth expert Gary Bird exposes the third way dentists unknowingly self-sabotage their practices: rude front desk behavior that drives away new patients. Discover how untrained dental teams are "weeding out" the very patients you need to grow, simply by mishandling calls or giving the wrong first impression. We'll also recap the first two self-sabotage mistakes—poor phone scripting and misunderstanding strategic pricing—and dive deep into how these issues compound. Learn why missed calls, poor customer service, and bad communication cost dental offices thousands in lost revenue. If you're serious about growing your dental practice, you can't afford to ignore this episode. Watch now to access free dental team training resources and fix this hidden growth killer.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
The SMC gallery has opened its doors once again… and this week's artwork is looking a little revealing. The ladies hear from a mum whose school run went completely off track, Emma's still fighting the buggy battle with Steffan, and Soph's dreaming of golf buggy life in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down how dentists unknowingly self-sabotage dental practice growth by misunderstanding pricing strategies. Discover why using loss leaders—not coupons—is one of the most powerful ways to attract high-quality dental patients and grow your practice. Gary shares real-life dental marketing mistakes and how they can stall your success, even when new patient numbers are rising. Learn how to strategically price dental cleanings and services to increase patient volume and profitability. If you want to grow your dental practice, attract better patients, and stop common dental business mistakes, this series is for you. Follow along to uncover the 11 hidden ways dentists block their own growth.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Keven AdamsIf you are quite certain that you want to miss the bantery discussion of Father's Day activities and Jeff's fishing trip, you can skip directly to minute 9 and get right into the interviews. Be sure not to miss the opening song though!We are proud to present more or our March Madness 2025 interviews. Keven Adams discusses his scenario designs and ASL background, Sarah Sackett, and Aidan Hallman. These are the interviews that you won't want to miss. Now that we think about it, why would you want to miss any of them?SHOW TIMES 0:01 Song SMC's a Goner (lyrics below)Aiden and Sarah3:03 Banter9:20 Kevin Adams Interview36:00 Interview with Sarah and Aiden49:10 Total Running TimeLINKSKulningThe Brickworks on Illuminating RoundsRALLY PHASE RECORDS PRESENTS!!! SMC's a Goner Sung to the tune of Girlfriend In a Coma by The Smiths Lyrics: D. Wallick, D. DonovanVocals: Stephen StewartMixer: Jim, the Mix-Master BeraLeader blew morale check, oh no! I know it's seriousHe was already broken, ya know, I know it's seriousAnd do I want him to roll a wound check? No! Cuz you know,I would hate anything to happen to himNo I don't want to lose himDo you really think he'll survive?Do you think he'll roll less than 5?DuuuuuuuuudeSMC's a goner, ya know, I know it's seriousBye bye, bye my buddy, GoodbyeThere were times when I could have rallied him'Cuz you know, it's not like he's a 10-2 and he just got a field promotionNow he's taking the check, time to fret, And he rolled a 5 and he died.Dooooooooh!Let me whisper a few bad words, I know it's seriousDownload this episode (right-click and save)
In this episode, Gary Bird shares the 11 ways dentists self-sabotage dental practice growth and how to fix them. Today, we dive into the biggest mistake dental teams make when handling patient pricing questions over the phone. Learn why giving dental prices over the phone can damage trust and what your team should say instead to convert high-intent patients. Gary also explains why many dentists unknowingly block new patient growth and how simple training can dramatically improve results. If you want to grow your dental practice, attract more new patients, and avoid common dental business mistakes, this is for you. Follow this series to uncover the key growth barriers stopping dentists from scaling successfully. Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Metro Nashville's budget for fiscal year 2026 is set, and once again, the Southern Movement Committee's Varsity Spending Plan — which inspired the Office of Youth Safety — played a key role. SMC executive director Erica Perry and organizing director Jamel Campbell-Gooch sit down with host Marie Cecile Anderson to talk about their work and where it goes from here. Learn more about the sponsors of this June 24th episode: Nashville Zoo Want some more City Cast Nashville news? Then make sure to sign up for our Hey Nashville newsletter. Follow us @citycastnashville You can also text us or leave a voicemail at: 615-200-6392 Interested in advertising with City Cast? Find more info HERE.
Why is January the best month for dental growth and September one of the worst? In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down why dental practices often see huge patient spikes in January and major slowdowns in September. Learn how dental offices can attract more new patients, improve treatment acceptance, and increase production during slow months. We dive into dental marketing strategies, patient behavior trends, and how to boost dental practice growth even during seasonal slumps. Whether you're a dentist, dental office manager, or dental marketer, this episode offers actionable tips to grow your dental practice year-round. Discover why September drops in dental production and how to fix it. Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.com
Gary Bird breaks down the six biggest dental growth myths that are stopping your practice from reaching its potential. 1. “There's not enough new patients in my market.” 2. “Patients only care about insurance.” 3. “Patients can afford tx, but don't prioritize it.” 4. “Marketing doesn't work in my area.” 5. “My team can't handle growth.” 6. “I didn't convert the new patient because they were a shopper.”Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.comWant to Master The Business Side of Dental and get free resources?Visit ➡️ https://smcnational.com/dsoacademy*85% of DSO Academy students would recommend it to a friend!➖➖➖➖Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today's competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you'll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.➡️Want to see how SMC can help you grow?
In this episode, Gary Bird shares essential strategies on how to avoid the summer slump in dental practices. Learn proven dental growth tips, including how to analyze production dips, optimize phone processes, increase patient referrals, and leverage admin training days to boost summer production. Gary also covers how aligner days and strategic dental marketing can help fill schedules and drive new patients during slow months. Summer slowdowns are common in dentistry, but with the right dental practice management strategies, you can maintain growth and profitability. Discover how to plan ahead, prevent revenue dips, and turn the summer season into a growth opportunity for your dental practice. Watch now to learn actionable steps to keep your dental office thriving year-round.Connect with our Host, Gary Bird, Here ⤵️SMC: https://smcnational.com/Personal: https://thegarybird.comWant to Master The Business Side of Dental and get free resources?Visit ➡️ https://smcnational.com/dsoacademy*85% of DSO Academy students would recommend it to a friend!➖➖➖➖Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today's competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you'll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.➡️Want to see how SMC can help you grow?
Discover how Dr. Phi Pham rapidly scaled his dental startup by focusing on patient-first care, same-day emergency dentistry, and disciplined team performance. In this episode, we explore the proven strategies behind his 95% phone conversion rate, 600% marketing ROI, and explosive new patient growth. Learn actionable insights on dental practice marketing, case acceptance, and financing that can help any dentist grow faster and smarter.Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️Dr. Phi PhamChief Dentist and Founder of Southern Smiles - RosharonWebsite: https://southernsmilestx.com/Want to Master The Business Side of Dental and get free resources?Visit ➡️ https://smcnational.com/dsoacademy*85% of DSO Academy students would recommend it to a friend!➖➖➖➖Dental Marketing Goat, the go-to podcast for dentists who want to grow faster, market smarter and build practices that thrive in today's competitive landscape. Hosted by Gary Bird, the Dental Marketing Goat himself and founder of SMC National - recently named Best Dental Marketing Agency by over 60,000 dental professionals. Each episode unpacks the real strategies, marketing frameworks and operational shifts that high-performing practices use to attract more patients and increase production. Whether you're a solo practitioner or scaling a DSO, you'll learn how to align your marketing, team and systems to drive predictable growth.➡️Want to see how SMC can help you grow?