Podcasts about software tools

Stell dir vor, du steckst mitten in einem IT-Projekt und plötzlich läuft alles schief. Kein Grund zur Panik, denn im Gespräch mit Joel Kaczmarek enthüllt Maria Adler, Gründerin und Geschäftsführerin von Yet Another Agency, ihre Geheimnisse zur Rettung von Projekten. Maria, die in Vietnam Projekte wieder auf Kurs bringt, teilt ihre Erfahrungen und gibt wertvolle Tipps, wie man erkennt, wann ein Projekt gerettet werden sollte und welche Methoden dabei helfen. Von der Bedeutung einer offenen Fehlerkultur bis hin zu effektiven Lernzyklen – Maria zeigt, wie Teams wieder in Fahrt kommen. Tauche ein in eine Welt voller Best Practices und lerne, wie du Projekte erfolgreich meisterst. Du erfährst... ...wie Maria Adler schiefgegangene Projekte in Erfolgsgeschichten verwandelt. ...welche Anzeichen auf ein rettungsbedürftiges Projekt hinweisen. ...wie du durch klare Kommunikation und Konfliktlösung dein Team motivierst. ...warum eine offene Fehlerkultur und regelmäßiges Coaching entscheidend sind. ...welche Tools und Methoden Maria für effektives Projektmanagement nutzt. __________________________ ||||| PERSONEN |||||

Justin and Jem discuss the challenges of running small manufacturing businesses - from unexpected CNC E-stops to the stress of public holidays when you're behind on cash flow. They share their experiences with production documentation, hiring/firing employees, and the constant iteration of products and processes. The conversation covers new materials for Like Butter's Kitta Parts, shipping station improvements, and the potential (and limitations) of 3D scanning for custom work.Watch on YoutubeDISCUSSED:✍️ Comment or Suggest a Topic - New voice message optionWhoops - Justin published day early on accidentWatching a truck wreckHiring: can't imagine ... then ⠄Justin's got that new Pod CamSuzie helping ꘎Bad Replika AI, "I am useful!"Low point weekend ꘎Fuggen public holidaysTrapped vibesNew dowel stock!Slow here too - worst weekly sales in memoryAudacity Micro "Self Robot"Cobot vs Humanoid?Shipping Area RevisionLove my text chat ꘎Succumb to filthy vanilla cabinetmaking to fill gaps ꘎Block script success ꘎Dispatch standup ꘎00:00 Slow motion truck crash01:46 Production Process and Material Changes04:17 Jem's New Stick06:58 Hiring and Employee Management09:46 Documentation and Process Standardization14:40 Fire as well as you hire17:53 Public Holidays and Work-Life Balance27:05 Navigating Business Pressures and Personal Well-being29:11 Unexpected Sales and Client Relationships31:51 The Challenges of Product Sales vs. Custom Work34:24 Exploring AI and Automation in Business36:13 Software Tools for Cabinet Making38:43 Improving Shipping and Dispatch Processes50:44 Enhancing Customer Experience and Feedback54:15 The Future of 3D Scanning and Its Applications---Profit First PlaylistClassic Episodes Playlist---SUPPORT THE SHOWBecome a Patreon - Get the Secret ShowReview on Apple Podcast Share with a FriendDiscuss on Show SubredditShow InfoShow WebsiteContact Jem & JustinInstagram | Tiktok | Facebook | YoutubePlease note: Show notes contains affiliate links.HOSTSJem...

In this special episode of #aBitOfCCS, Jana Bernhard-Harrer sits down with Marvin Stecker, a PhD student at the Computational Communication Science Lab at the University of Vienna. Marvin is part of the AUTHLIB project, which focuses on illiberal challenges to democracy.Unlike our usual focus on specific computational methods, this episode explores a study Marvin conducted with colleagues from OPTED: "Tools of the Trade – When Are Software Tools Mentioned in Computational Text Analysis Research?" The study examines how software tools are reported in computational communication science research and what this means for transparency and replicability.We discuss:• Key findings from a review of 406 journal articles published between 2016 and 2020.• Patterns of software tool reporting across disciplines and over time.• How factors like methodological validation and tool accessibility influence tool mentions.• Implications for transparency, replicability, and the future of computational text analysis in communication science.This episode provides valuable insights into the role of software tools in shaping computational research practices and offers a critical look at how we can improve transparency in the field.For more on Marvin's work, connect with him at: Marvin Stecker - marvin.stecker@univie.ac.at

Regulierungen, ESG-Ratings, nachhaltige Finanzierungen – Nachhaltigkeit verändert das Controlling grundlegend. Doch wie werden aus Vorgaben messbare Steuerungsgrößen? Welche Rolle spielen moderne Software-Tools? Und wie kann Controlling helfen, Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur zu berichten, sondern aktiv zu gestalten? Im zweiten Teil meines Gespräches mit Prof. Dr. Christoph Eisl und Prof. DI Peter Hofer gibt es weitere Impulse aus dem soeben im Linde-Verlag erschienenen Handbuch Nachhaltigkeitscontrolling und -reporting – mit spannenden Einblicken für Controller und IT-Profis. Das Handbuch können Sie hier erwerben: https://shop.lindeverlag.at/buch/handbuch-nachhaltigkeitscontrolling-und-reporting-kombi-printunddigital-20338?page_id=1 Hier geht es zum Podcast "Nachhaltigkeit bei Löffler - CFO Johannes Huber-Reiter im Interview": https://www.atvisio.de/blog/nachhaltigkeit-als-element-der-strategischen-positionierung-bei-loeffler/

Nachhaltigkeit ist längst kein Randthema mehr – Regulierungen, ESG-Ratings und Finanzierungsanforderungen machen sie zu einem strategischen Faktor für Unternehmen. Doch wie lassen sich Nachhaltigkeitsziele messbar steuern und in die Unternehmensplanung integrieren? Im aktuellen Performance Manager Podcast spreche ich mit Prof. Dr. Christoph Eisl und Prof. DI Peter Hofer über das soeben im Linde-Verlag erschienenen Handbuch Nachhaltigkeitscontrolling und -reporting über zentrale Herausforderungen, Kennzahlen, Software-Tools und Praxisbeispiele. Ein Muss für alle Controller und IT-Profis, die Nachhaltigkeit nicht nur als Pflicht, sondern als Wettbewerbsvorteil verstehen! Hier können Sie das Handbuch erwerben: https://shop.lindeverlag.at/buch/handbuch-nachhaltigkeitscontrolling-und-reporting-kombi-printunddigital-20338?page_id=1

#210 Unicorn Ideas | Samuel & Alex reden über die Tech-Szene und pitchen sich Geschäftsideen. Killt AI das SaaS Startup, wie wir es kennen? Wie schafft dieser Gründer 70.000 EUR Umsatz nach 2 Wochen? Und wir schicken 2 neue Geschäftsideen ins Rennen.Werbepartner dieser Folge: Qonto. Mit Gutschein-Code OPTIMISTEN 3 Monate gratis. Qonto ist das moderne Geschäftskonto. Klick hier: qonto.deMehr Geschäftsideen? Mach das 1-minütige Quiz und finde eine Geschäftsidee, die zu dir passt: digitaleoptimisten.de/quizKapitel:(00:00) Intro(02:30) Geschäftsideen für Familien mit Kindern(08:41) Bitcoin unter 80.000 Euro(09:50) AI = Tod von SaaS Startups?(24:45) Fundstück der Woche: 70.000 MRR in 2 Wochen(43:26) Geschäftsidee von Samuel: ContentRadar(53:43) Geschäftsidee von Alex: PetLifeMehr Infos:Geschäftsideen, Elternschaft, Nischenmärkte, Software as a Service, AI, Meta-Software, Airtable, SaaS, AI, Software-Tools, Peter Levels, One-Man-Startups, Spielentwicklung, Geschäftsmodelle, digitale Optimierung, Versicherungen, Geschäftsideen, Marketing, Handwerker, Content, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, Hunde, TrendsKeywords:Geschäftsideen, Elternschaft, Nischenmärkte, Software as a Service, AI, Meta-Software, Airtable, SaaS, AI, Software-Tools, Peter Levels, One-Man-Startups, Spielentwicklung, Geschäftsmodelle, digitale Optimierung, Versicherungen, Geschäftsideen, Marketing, Handwerker, Content, Nahrungsergänzungsmittel, Hunde, Trends

In dieser Episode sprechen wir über unsere neuesten Eindrücke zu Getränken und Spielen, während wir gleichzeitig ein wenig über unsere persönlichen Erlebnisse plaudern. Arne und ich verkosten den Monster Juiced Bad Apple und diskutieren die spezifischen Geschmackseigenschaften, wobei wir uns zu der Erkenntnis kommen, dass es sicherlich bessere Alternativen gibt. Der Austausch über die Vielzahl an Getränken, die wir im Laufe unserer Podcast-Reise probiert haben, führt zu einer nostalgischen Rückschau. Im Laufe des Gesprächs schwenken wir dann zu meinem kürzlichen Erlebnis in einem anderen Podcast, wo ich über die Anfänge meiner Podcasting-Karriere gesprochen habe, die ja durch die Zusammenarbeit mit Arne geprägt wurden. Diese Reflexion weckte bei uns Erinnerungen an die Anfänge und die Kreation dieses eigenen Projekts, die wir gerne mit unseren Hörern teilen möchten. Wir behandeln auch aktuelle Themen aus der Videospielewelt, insbesondere das neue Spiel, das ich ausprobiert habe, und die Herausforderungen, die es mit sich brachte. Dabei kritisieren wir die frustrierenden Aspekte von Collectors-Run-Spielen, bei denen das Finden einsamer Objekte oft mühsam ist und die Kameraführung von nostalgischen Spielen, besonders von N64-Klassikern, ins Gespräch kommt. Zudem diskutieren wir den Einfluss der Spielmechanik auf das Nutzererlebnis und die verschiedenen Spielmodi, die angeboten werden. Ich teile meine Erfahrungen mit den Steuerungsmechaniken und dem Gameplay des neuen Spiels und reflektiere über die Nostalgie, die es bei mir hervorgebracht hat. Unser Dialog widmet sich auch den Herausforderungen, die mit dem Erlernen neuer Steuerungssysteme verbunden sind, sowie der Möglichkeit, mit unterschiedlichen Ballarten in Spielumgebungen kreativ umzugehen. Ein weiteres zentrales Thema ist die Frage, wie sich unser Alltag mit der Familie und die damit verbundenen Herausforderungen verändern, insbesondere im Hinblick auf Fernsehgewohnheiten unserer Kinder. Ich berichte über unsere Versuche, den Fernsehkonsum zu regulieren und die damit verbundenen Schwierigkeiten, die sowohl für meine Tochter als auch für uns Eltern sehr herausfordernd sind. Die Technik ist ein weiteres großes Thema dieser Episode. Ich teile meine Erfahrung mit dem Kauf eines neuen MacBook Pro und die Vorteile, die ich gegenüber meinem alten Modell bemerkt habe. Meine Begeisterung über die Leistung und Displayschärfe, sowie die leistungsstarken neuen Funktionen, stehen im Kontrast zu einigen der Dinge, die ich vermisse, wie die Touchbar, die ich sehr geschätzt habe. Unser Gespräch geht über technische Erneuerungen hinaus und wir thematisieren auch die Programmierung, neue Software-Tools und mein aktuelles Projekt, eine App, die ich entwickelt habe. Ich erläutere die Funktionalitäten und wie ich verschiedene APIs für meine Programmierung nutze. Wir blicken auf die Entwicklungen rund um aktuelle Smartphones und deren Features, wie Magsafe und die verschiedenen Kameras, die ein großes Diskussionsthema für uns sind. Arne bringt seine Meinung zu den neuen iPhones und deren Preisgestaltung ein und wir reflektieren über die Ungewissheit, welche neuen Geräte für unsere Bedürfnisse und die unserer Liebsten am sinnvollsten wären. Abschließend besprechen wir den Austausch von Technik, wie dem Evercade-Handheld, und die schier unendlichen Möglichkeiten, die verschiedene Geräte uns bieten können. Diese Episode spiegelt nicht nur unsere Vorlieben und Abneigungen wider, sondern auch die Wege, wie wir Technologie und Spiele in unser tägliches Leben integrieren.

Expectations around AI tooling are changing, and software founders will be the first to either provide what people want — or perish.This episode is sponsored by Paddle.com — if you're looking for a payment platform that works for you so you can focus on what matters, check them out.The blog post: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/expect-ai-tions/The podcast episode: https://tbf.fm/episodes/369-expect-ai-tionsCheck out Podscan to get alerts when you're mentioned on podcasts: https://podscan.fmSend me a voicemail on Podline: https://podline.fm/arvidYou'll find my weekly article on my blog: https://thebootstrappedfounder.comPodcast: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/podcastNewsletter: https://thebootstrappedfounder.com/newsletterMy book Zero to Sold: https://zerotosold.com/My book The Embedded Entrepreneur: https://embeddedentrepreneur.com/My course Find Your Following: https://findyourfollowing.comHere are a few tools I use. Using my affiliate links will support my work at no additional cost to you.- Notion (which I use to organize, write, coordinate, and archive my podcast + newsletter): https://affiliate.notion.so/465mv1536drx- Riverside.fm (that's what I recorded this episode with): https://riverside.fm/?via=arvid- TweetHunter (for speedy scheduling and writing Tweets): http://tweethunter.io/?via=arvid- HypeFury (for massive Twitter analytics and scheduling): https://hypefury.com/?via=arvid60- AudioPen (for taking voice notes and getting amazing summaries): https://audiopen.ai/?aff=PXErZ- Descript (for word-based video editing, subtitles, and clips): https://www.descript.com/?lmref=3cf39Q- ConvertKit (for email lists, newsletters, even finding sponsors): https://convertkit.com?lmref=bN9CZw

Wie PowerPoint unser Denken beeinflusst – und warum wir manchmal andere Werkzeuge brauchen … Die Art des Denkens wird durch das Software-Tool, das wir benutzen, maßgeblich beeinflusst. So führt PowerPoint mit seiner linearen Struktur zu unterkomplexen Darstellungen und letztendlich auch zu unterkomplexen Gedanken. Warum wird das in der Organisationsentwicklung (komplexe Aufgaben) immer noch eingesetzt? Du erreichst uns mit deinen Fragen auf den unten angegebenen Social Media Kanälen, auf unserer Webseite https://www.wir-muessen-reden.net oder direkt an podcast@wir-mussen-reden.net Abonnieren, teilen, Algorithmus glücklich machen! Über positive Bewertungen auf den gängigen Plattformen freuen wir uns natürlich auch. Viel Spaß beim Hören! Dein David & Martin Martin Aigner: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/martin-aigner-865064193 David Symhoven: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-symhoven-2a04021a5/ Links: https://gamma.app

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How do you explain to someone that you're a professional cartoonist? More importantly — should you even try?! Also, Dave and Brad share details about the software they use, and Brad extolls the virtues of a Patreon content exchange.On Today's Show...How do you explain to people that you're a professional cartoonist?What software is best for comics?Take a break this holidayPatreon content exchangeSummaryIn this conversation, Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett discuss the challenges of explaining their profession as cartoonists to others, as well as the misconceptions surrounding the field. Next, they explain the significance of using the right software for comic creation. They emphasize the need for cartoonists to be aware of the technical aspects of their work, particularly when it comes to color formats and printing. Brad Guigar and Dave Kellett emphasize the advantages of tools like Clip Studio Paint and Adobe products. They also highlight the significance of taking breaks during the holiday season to recharge creatively. The conversation shifts to strategies for Patreon content exchanges, where they share insights on effectively reaching out to other creators and the benefits of collaboration in building audiences.TakeawaysExplaining the profession of cartooning can be challenging.Many people don't believe cartooning is a viable career.Using the right software is crucial for comic creation.Procreate has limitations for professional comic artists.CMYK vs. RGB is an essential distinction for printing.Cartoonists often face misconceptions about their work.The number of professional cartoonists is quite limited.It's essential to enjoy and embrace being a cartoonist. Robust software provides better control over comic creation.Clip Studio Paint excels in paneling and drawing processes.Adobe products are preferred for final layout and printing.Taking breaks during the holidays is essential for creativity.Patreon content exchanges can enhance audience engagement.Networking in real life can facilitate collaboration opportunities.Cross-promotion is a valuable strategy for creators.It's essential to under-promise and over-deliver to Patreon backers.Familiarity with tools leads to better results in comic creation.Long-term strategies yield better audience growth than short-term tactics. You get great rewards when you join the ComicLab Community on Patreon$2 — Early access to episodes$5 — Submit a question for possible use on the show AND get the exclusive ProTips podcast. Plus $2-tier rewards.Brad Guigar is the creator of Evil Inc and the author of The Webcomics Handbook. Dave Kellett is the creator of Sheldon and Drive.

Broderick Jones is a seasoned executive with 25 years of experience in Healthcare, Life Sciences, and Financial Services, known for driving growth and operational excellence across key business functions. Currently serving as a senior leader at Verista, he brings his expertise in compliance and validation services to the pharmaceutical, medical device, and biotechnology industries.   00:00 Introduction to the Podcast 00:42 Sponsor Message: Bullpen 01:19 Interview with Broderick Jones Begins 02:08 Broderick's Journey in Life Sciences 08:27 Verista: A Niche Leader in Compliance 18:23 Consulting and Digital Transformation 27:02 Technical Troubleshooting and Software Tools 27:24 Innovative Solutions and Generative AI 28:38 Leadership Style and Experience 33:36 Challenges in Life Sciences 38:35 Talent Development and Leadership Advice 42:57 Concerns and Future Directions in Healthcare 48:19 Excitement About Technological Advancements 50:42 Conclusion and Contact Information

Código Limpio en Python: La Clave para un Desarrollo de Software ExitosoResumen del EpisodioEn este episodio, exploramos la importancia de escribir código limpio, testeable y de alta calidad en Python. Basándonos en un ensayo de Noah Gift de 2010, discutimos cómo el enfoque en la calidad del código desde el principio puede llevar a proyectos de software más exitosos y mantenibles.Puntos ClaveLa complejidad es el enemigo: Controlar la complejidad es esencial en el desarrollo de software.Pensamiento proactivo: Los desarrolladores exitosos piensan en la testabilidad y mantenibilidad desde el inicio.Desarrollo guiado por pruebas: Escribir pruebas antes o durante el desarrollo da forma al código de manera positiva.Métricas de calidad:Cobertura de códigoComplejidad ciclomáticaHerramientas útiles:Nose para pruebas unitarias y cobertura de códigoPylint y Pygenie para análisis estáticoLa Importancia de la Complejidad CiclomáticaDesarrollada por Thomas J. McCabe en 1976Mide el número de caminos independientes en el códigoSe recomienda mantener la complejidad por debajo de 10Alta complejidad se correlaciona con mayor probabilidad de erroresConclusiónEl desarrollo de software de calidad requiere un enfoque consciente en la testabilidad y la simplicidad. Las herramientas de análisis y las pruebas automatizadas son aliados valiosos, pero el verdadero éxito viene de una mentalidad enfocada en la calidad desde el principio.Recursos AdicionalesHerramienta de integración continua: HudsonLibros recomendados:"Software Tools" de Brian Kernighan"The Pragmatic Programmer" de Andrew Hunt y David Thomas

"The sooner you make your first five thousand mistakes, the sooner you will be able to correct them." - The Natural Way to Draw - Kimon NicoliadesJeff Haemer's career spans over five decades, and in this episode, he openly talks about his continuous passion for learning and solving interesting problems. We talk about his experience teaching computer science with almost no prior knowledge, his love for Unix, how he landed a job at Twitter in his late sixties, and why he believes networking is key to landing jobs. Jeff also generously shared his list of books he keeps going back to for inspiration and wisdom.  If you've ever felt stuck or uncertain in your tech career, Jeff's journey will inspire you to take bold steps, embrace failure and adopt a persistent mindset to succeed at work and in life. Reach out to Jeff or us if you like this conversation, thanks for listening.- Jeffrey Haemer- Pybites communityChapters:00:00 Introduction, welcome Jeff03:33 Wins: learning Rust / Pybites Rust platform08:10 Jeff's journey: from punch cards to modern programming16:20 Random luck vs being prepared (networking!)20:04 What's great about Unix, what makes it timeless?25:05 How to learn and making engaging presentations29:21 Persistent mindset, embracing failure (it's inevitable!)33:37 PDM ad segment34:02 Jeff's favorite books44:11 Practical SW dev vs book learning46:35 Wrap up and CTA---Jeff's reading list:* Current audiobooks- J. K. Rowling: Harry Potter y La Piedra Filosofal- Robert Galbraith's The Ink Black Heart* Paper- The Living Talmud- Edward Frenkel Love and Math- Tulsi Gabbard For Love of Country* Daily Reads - Ryan Holiday, The Daily Stoic- The Holy Bible* PDM books (useful advice + inspiration)- Kimon Nicoliades, The Natural Way to Draw- Eric Temple Bell, Men of Mathematics - There is no one, true path.- John Stuart Mill, On Liberty (I recommend All Minus One, which is just Mill's arguments on free speech, and only about 30 pages).- Plutarch, Life of Caesar - Caesar was assassinated; when I read this, I was amazed that he lived long enough to get assassinated.- Mark Twain, Huckleberry Finn - “All modern American literature comes from one book by Mark Twain called Huckleberry Finn.” – Ernest Hemingway) - Bob Drury & Tom Clavin, The Last Stand of Fox Company - Marines- Jim Watson, The Double Helix- Kernighan & Plauger, Software Tools (not "... in Pascal") - Perhaps the best practical book ev

Greetings & welcome back to the podcast. This episode we are joined by Kyla Lawson - co-founder of Stack Technologies - a technology company focused on the energy sector - based in Calgary, Alberta Canada.Stack Technologies products include Petro Ninja, the BOE Report, BOE Intel, and A.I. tool titled "Edith" - which (among other things) helps companies manage & interpret data (well & land files) through digitization, indexing and cataloging in one accessible platform.Kyla earned her Bachelor of Commerce degree from the University of Saskatchewan, is a co-founder of the Sports Equipment Bank, and a long time board member and supporter of KidSport Calgary.Among other things we discussed Software Tools in Energy, Tech in Calgary & Why User Interface is Essential for Business Application. Enjoy.Thank you to our sponsors.Without their support this episode would not be possible:Connate Water SolutionsEnverusEnergy UnitedUpgrade LabsATB Financial Support the show

Too many law firms aren't great at being productive, and downfalls in efficiency are often traced to attorneys using the wrong software, or none at all. Jared outlines six productivity-boosting software tools all lawyers should have in their toolkit.  Later, what's going to happen to your law firm if something happens to you? Don't wait until late in your career to establish your succession plan. Start early and communicate well to make a plan that protects your legacy and those you care about. Jared welcomes Ivy Slater to learn the ins and outs of succession planning.  And, last but not least, what past Olympic event involved two opponents whacking each other with canes? It's that time of the quadrennial again—so “The Shitty Olympics” returns to the Rump Roast! Jared describes a variety of absurd former competitions, and Ivy must guess the events.  Ivy Slater is CEO of Slater Success, a consulting and coaching company focused on sustainable growth and leadership development for high level service-based businesses.  6 Under-The-Radar Software Tools Project Management Notion Taskade Trello Asana Basecamp AI Notetaker Zoom AI Companion Fireflies AI Fathom  Otter AI Features in Your Existing Software Duet AI for Google Workspace Copilot for Microsoft Teams Passive Timekeeping Apps Clockify Toggl Chrometa WiseTime Memtime (formerly TimeBro) Expense Tracking Expensify Automated Client Communications: Hona Case Status  ----- If these software tools aren't enough to give your productivity a boost, try listening to this playlist. ------ Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing song is In Your Head by Reveille.

Too many law firms aren't great at being productive, and downfalls in efficiency are often traced to attorneys using the wrong software, or none at all. Jared outlines six productivity-boosting software tools all lawyers should have in their toolkit.  Later, what's going to happen to your law firm if something happens to you? Don't wait until late in your career to establish your succession plan. Start early and communicate well to make a plan that protects your legacy and those you care about. Jared welcomes Ivy Slater to learn the ins and outs of succession planning.  And, last but not least, what past Olympic event involved two opponents whacking each other with canes? It's that time of the quadrennial again—so “The Shitty Olympics” returns to the Rump Roast! Jared describes a variety of absurd former competitions, and Ivy must guess the events.  Ivy Slater is CEO of Slater Success, a consulting and coaching company focused on sustainable growth and leadership development for high level service-based businesses.  6 Under-The-Radar Software Tools Project Management Notion Taskade Trello Asana Basecamp AI Notetaker Zoom AI Companion Fireflies AI Fathom  Otter AI Features in Your Existing Software Duet AI for Google Workspace Copilot for Microsoft Teams Passive Timekeeping Apps Clockify Toggl Chrometa WiseTime Memtime (formerly TimeBro) Expense Tracking Expensify Automated Client Communications: Hona Case Status  ----- If these software tools aren't enough to give your productivity a boost, try listening to this playlist. ------ Our opening song is Two Cigarettes by Major Label Interest. Our closing song is In Your Head by Reveille.

Patrick Hathaway is the Co-Founder of the revolutionary website crawler Sietbulb. The two-time winner of the best search software tool, Sitebulb makes technical SEO audits effortless and affordable. On August 5th, Sitebulb released a comprehensive JavaScript SEO report and we dive straight in to discuss everything covered. Discover what JavaScript SEO is and what it means to the modern website as Patrick shares key findings and hurdles discussed in the report, providing insights into optimizing JavaScript for SEO. We cover common issues websites face with indexing and rendering, revealing what the data shows about these challenges. Finally, we analyze the future of JavaScript SEO and how it will evolve the face of the web in the coming years. Join us as we fully break down the Sitebulb report and learn what JavaScript SEO means to the industry moving forward on this episode of EDGE of the Web! Key Segments: [00:03:39] Introducing Patrick Hathaway [00:04:38] Patrick's History in SEO [00:11:49] JavaScript Expanding Content Delivery [00:16:26] Sitebulb's 2024 JavaScript SEO Report [00:29:54] EDGE of the Web Title Sponsor: Site Strategics  [00:31:05] Trouble Optimizing with JavaScript [00:45:42] Insights From Sitebulb's Data [00:49:12] EDGE of The Web Sponsor: Wix   [00:51:34] User Patterns Revealed in Patricks Report [01:02:54] The Evolving Landscape of JavaScript SEO  [01:07:24] Final Advice for Digital Marketers Adapting to JavaScript SEO

The military runs on software ... and many units have adopted the latest techniques for continuous delivery of secure code. One program for supporting so-called DevSecOps pipelines is known as Platform One. Platform one has launched an online marketplace at which vendors make 5-minute pitch videos. More now from Platform One's chief acquisition officer, Steven Groenheim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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‍Overwhelmed by the thought of buying or selling a practice? With the right help, finding the right listing price, prequalify prospective buyers, negotiations and financing options can all be a breeze! In this episode, I sit down with Greg Auerbach, a true veteran in the world of dental practice transitions, to uncover the ins and outs of buying or selling a dental practice. Drawing on his wealth of experience spanning over two decades, Greg reveals the critical steps to establishing value and expertly guiding both buyers and sellers through this once-in-a-career process. From the initial evaluation to the final handshake, you'll learn how he holds the hands of dentists, ensuring they are confident and well-prepared for each phase of the transition journey.We jump into the heated debate: starting a new practice versus acquiring an existing one. Greg discusses the unique challenges faced by newcomers, from building a patient base from scratch to financial burdens and staff hiring. On the flip side, he dismantles common fears around acquisitions and highlights their surprising advantages—like immediate cash flow and a quicker path to profitability. Our conversation also touches on why some practitioners still opt for startups, influenced by factors like the limited availability of practices for sale and the lure of creating a custom space. Plus, Greg shares strategic tips for increasing a practice's market value and ensuring a harmonious post-transition phase, debunking myths around staff and patient retention.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to establish the true value of a practice.The comparative advantages and challenges of starting up versus acquiring a practice.Key strategies to manage financial burdens and staff hiring in new practices.The benefits of acquisitions, including faster profitability and immediate cash flow.Common fears and misconceptions about practice acquisitions.Post-transition tips for maintaining harmony and continuity.The importance of gradual changes to ensure a smooth transition.How early engagement can significantly improve market value and streamline the process.Join us as we explore the inner workings of successful practice transitions with, Greg Auerbach!‍‍Guest: Greg AuerbachBusiness Name: Henry ScheinCheck out Greg's Media:Website: http://www.henryscheindpt.com/Email: greg.auerbach@henryschein.com2024 Guide to Dental Practice Valuation: How Much is Your Practice Worth? https://bit.ly/4braykp‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Software/Tools:Dentrix Indeed‍Equipment:iTero‍TV:HGTV‍Organizations:FTCFDA‍Terms/Concepts:EBITDACapitalization of Earnings Methodology ‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.‍

Feeling overwhelmed and frustrated with all the software tools available on the market? Wondering, "What do I really need?" Well, in today's episode, you will learn about 5 must-have software tools for healers. If you want to streamline your healing business and save both money and time, you only need these five software tools. They are simple and easy to use, even if you're not tech-savvy. Don't miss out.   ♡ Most Important Software Tools Mentioned: ➡️ ThriveCart: https://ninamaglic--checkout.thrivecart.com/thrivecart-standard-account/ ➡️ GetResponse: http://gr8.com//pr/ehjki/d  

In this episode of Now That's Significant, host Michael Howard, Head of Marketing at Infotools, delves into the common concerns market researchers face when considering new software. This episode focuses on three key categories of concern: Usability, Learning Curve, and Team Adoption Software Complexity: Michael emphasizes the importance of user-friendly interfaces and intuitive design. He suggests looking for software that focuses on specific needs rather than trying to be everything to everyone. He also highlights the importance of comprehensive training and readily available customer support. Disruption to Current Projects: Michael recommends phasing in adoption gradually, starting with smaller teams or pilot programs. Running the new system parallel to existing workflows can also provide valuable insights and minimize risk. Team Resistance to Change: Including team members in the selection process and soliciting their feedback can encourage buy-in. Identifying internal champions and highlighting the benefits of the new software can also ease the transition. Impact on Workflow and Productivity Added Workflow Complexity: Michael advises against replacing like-for-like solutions and emphasizes the importance of significant value-add. Conducting a time analysis of current processes compared to the proposed software workflow can reveal potential time savings and bottlenecks. Actionable Insights: Set up personalized demos with past projects to compare results and identify potential improvements in data accuracy and insights. He also suggests leveraging case studies, testimonials, and industry reports to gauge the software's effectiveness. Time Constraints: Michael recommends prioritizing essential features based on organizational goals and delegating the initial research and utilizing online software review platforms and industry reports can also streamline the process. Technical Capabilities and Requirements Data Accuracy and Reliability: Michael suggests inquiring about the software's data sources, validation methods, quality control measures, and compliance with regulations like GDPR and CCPA. Meeting Specific Research Needs: Clearly define their research requirements and data complexities. He advises seeking vendors who are transparent about their software's capabilities and limitations and are willing to discuss potential workarounds. Data Migration Challenges: Consider future data migration needs. He recommends prioritizing software that allows for easy data export in industry-standard formats, ensuring flexibility and avoiding vendor lock-in. *** Infotools Harmoni is a fit-for-purpose market research analysis, visualization, and reporting platform that gives the world's leading brands the tools they need to better understand their consumers, customers, organization, and market. Established in 1990, we work with some of the world's top brands around the world, including Coca-Cola, Orange, Samsung, and Mondelēz. Our powerful cloud-based platform, Harmoni, is purpose-built for market research. From data processing to investigation, dashboards to collaboration, Harmoni is a true "data-to-decision-making" solution for in-house corporate insights teams and agencies. One of the most powerful features of Harmoni is Discover, a time-tested, time-saving, and investigative approach to data analysis. Using automated analyses to reveal patterns and trends, Discover minimizes potential research bias by removing the need for requesting and manually analyzing scores of cumbersome crosstabs – often seeing what you can't. Discover helps you easily find what differentiates groups that matter to you, uncover what makes them unique, and deliver data points that are interesting, relevant, and statistically significant, plus see things others can't. Add to all this an impending GenAI feature, and you have an extremely powerful, future-proofed tool. Feel free to check out our platform and services at www.infotools.com

Are you an aspiring practice owner feeling overwhelmed by the prospect of starting or buying your own practice? In this episode, Kevin Klingshirn offers indispensable guidance tailored just for you. Drawing from his vast experience, Kevin emphasizes the power of resilience, the importance of seeking mentorship, and the critical need for a clear vision of your ideal practice. We explore how Dentagraphics can be a game-changer in helping you make well-informed decisions by providing location and demographic insights.We dive deep into the intricate challenges that come with starting a business, from spotting the right opportunities to understanding market dynamics. Kevin shares his wisdom on leveraging patient demographics and assessing competition, ensuring you're well-prepared to build a thriving practice. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wanting to harness the power of vision, comprehensive market analysis, and strategic planning in their journey toward successful practice ownership.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why it's essential not to fear failure in practice ownership.The benefits of seeking help and mentorship in your journey.How to define a clear vision for your practice.The role of Dentagraphics in location and demographic assessments.Key challenges practice owners practice owners face and how to overcome them.The importance of understanding patient demographics and competition.Don't miss this chance to turn your practice ownership dreams into reality. Tune in now!‍‍Sponsors:Studio 8E8: Dentistry's story-driven marketing agency. Traditional marketing repels. Story-first dental marketing attracts.We bring your story to life in a way that captivates and connects: https://s8e8.com/affiliates/tdm?utm_source=tdm&utm_medium=affiliate&wc_clear=true‍You can reach out to Kevin Klingshirn here:Website: https://www.dentagraphics.com/Email: kevin@dentagraphics.com‍‍Mentions and Links: Businesses/Brands:StarbucksChipotleTargetBank of America‍Software/Tools:Google Meet‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)‍Michael: Hey, Kevin. So talk to us. What's one piece of advice you can give us this Monday morning,Kevin: Monday morning piece of advice knowing your listeners, know, the primary audience is going to be. Young practice owners, and I'll gear this towards those that haven't started a practice or bought a practice, basically haven't entered practice ownership.This is what we help doctors with. one piece of the big puzzle, right? We'll talk more about it in a bit, but demographics, we help doctors figure out like where to start a practice, where to buy a practice, if a location is good or not. We talk to a lot of nervous practice owners. So what I mean by that is.They're going to be first time business owners. They're going to be serious business owners. The general practice is a serious thing. It's a big production. And it comes with a lot of responsibilities. My advice would be just get used to not knowing what you're doing. Get used to asking for help, get used to doing things that are really unfamiliar and you have no idea how they work.The reason why I can relate to it is just because we started this business about 10 years ago now. Seems like a really long time when you say it out loud, but in those 10 years, just as a, a small business owner here at demographics, we've had to do a lot in terms of running a business, hiring operations, fulfillment of the reports and products that we offer, taxes.everything that comes with just being a small business owner. I would guess the idea is, don't be afraid to fail. Don't be afraid to not know, you're always going to be intimidated, but day. The course, why I want to loop this back is a lot of practice owners. They just won't jump in or they're scared to jump in.it's scary. You're never completely ready. We probably weren't completely ready to. Started business when we started a business, but just with time, with talking to people, figuring out, who, good for your team, who's bad for your team, all the world works. that's the only way you're going to get through it.And that's now how we've created a very successful businesses 10 years later. And I think there's a lot of parallels to practice ownership. Michael: Nice, man. One thing you mentioned is, even if you feel like you're, like, completely unready, still you need to jump in, but what would you say if you're looking at two people who are potentially wanting to own a practice, and you tell them, hey, give it more time to one, and then you tell the other one, oh, no, you're ready, you're just overthinking it.what are the signs of give it more time? Kevin: our case, specifically, give it more time in somebody that just doesn't really know where they want to go. They don't know the type of practice that they want to eventually own.They don't have that vision currently laid out.They maybe have just been almost like peer pressured into, I'm of the age where a lot of my peers are starting or buying dental practices. Therefore I should be as well. Everybody's path different. and this goes back to what I was talking about. You don't need to be ready to handle every part of running a business because you probably never will be.somebody has been trained in a very specialized way through school. And then they do. An associate job for however many years. They still don't learn how to run a business. You'll never know exactly how to run a business, until you really just start doing it. But somebody who is ready versus somebody who's not is having a pretty clear vision for the type of practice that they want to do.Own, they know where, and that's really what we help them with. somebody that doesn't, say, you know, type of patient that I want to work with anybody, where should I go anywhere? Well, I'll make money. That's probably not somebody that's quite ready to jump in. Michael: Now, at Denti Graphics, do you see that a lot?Do you see where people are like, Hey man, I'm just going to be peer pressured? Kevin: The term peer pressure doesn't really come up because it's Negative scary. And maybe they don't want to admit that it is peer pressure, but people that just gone through the motion of school associate work, and now it's probably time to buy a practice or start a practice.So that's what I should be doing, but they're just not ready for it. Michael: Gotcha. Anything you recommend that we can like self evaluate? Because I'm sure some people are listening to this and then they're thinking, Snaps, maybe I've been peer pressured. Maybe I'm looking at my Facebook groups and I'm like, it's time for me to be a practice owner too.Kevin: So for me, I just gauge it by talking to people and you can just tell who's ready, who's not, who's taking this seriously versus who's, just asking the questions that they maybe think they should be asking, or, you know, really green questions. Like, I don't know anything about this. I think I'm looking to start a practice for the first time or buy a practice for the first time.and I guess I should start here. I would go back again to like, knowing generally the type of practice that you want to start or buy in the type of community where you want to start or buy in the general area where you want to start or buy.things like that are what come to mind there. Michael: Gotcha. Okay. And then you also mentioned to get used to asking for help when it comes to what y'all initially do, Is that how that kind of came out to be is like, Hey we'll find the right location, the exact specific thing because you felt that wasn't happening or, Kevin: the business was started by my partner here, Kent, uh, 10 years ago, and his background was in like city planning and figuring out like where within a city might be a good place for a project to take place. my brother actually worked in the dental space. He still does. he was with Bank of America 10 years ago, and he was the one who said, Kent, you know, I think that there's an opportunity for this.and I think you'd be really good at it. And Ken kind of checked it out and he's like, yeah, I do think I'd be really good at that. I jumped on board about a year and a half later, when the business got big enough where he couldn't do it all on his own, but it all started with just like identifying an opportunity.It sounds a little cheesier, funny, but kind of with a focus on things like maps and data demographics. Figuring out like where within a city would be a good place do something. I've always been intrigued with like, how does Starbucks and Chipotle and target, how do they figure out where to put their stores?So then when we had a target on the dental space. It was both, a good opportunity to tackle, and Kent had experience in it. I did not to be frank, but something that interests me, just from the job and everything's where I took off from there. Michael: Nice man. Now I've heard of this and I've seen this and we've had a lot of, uh, people on the podcast who either have looked at a location and then they said, the demographics don't work, but I'm still going to do it.Or they've gone the other way, right? Where doesn't work and I'm not going to do it. Now, the ones where it says, I'm still going to do it. What I guess to you, would you recommend if someone goes through this whole process and says, I still want to do it here and it's okay, then just do it. Kevin: Sure. Michael: But is there a, better solution or what do you think?Kevin: I've always saw it. Cause we've talked to people like that. It's like, I'm from this quaint town in California. That's really competitive. And I'm going to start or buy a practice there. I'm going to start a practice there because there's no practices there to buy. If that's your mindset and that's what you want to do, you should do that.doesn't matter how much competition there is. would say, look at, the type of practice that you want to start or buy. And presumably, if you're familiar with the community, you're familiar with the type of dentistry that you'd be doing there. But I think that the right practice owner can take a practice.Really competitive, challenging market through the lines of a startup and make it work just by being driven, standing out, being different, good marketing. but it is our job to assess it and say like, Hey, based on what you want to do, this could either be tough or this looks like a. full go green light.Now, when we do identify those opportunities where the doctor wants to be there, and then we look at it and it's like, Hey, this looks pretty good. got to think that you're gonna have a better shot there initially than a really competitive market. A lot of it comes down to just like supply and demand.Supply of existing practices in an area demand through demand for dental care to kind of simple things that we want to measure to figure out if it's a good area, not considering what this, practice owner might want to do, but anybody that's just dead set on like, Hey, this area I'm from there.This is where I'm going to open their dental practice. Good for you. You've already identified like, one piece of this vision puzzle that I Talked about initially where what's your vision? What's your goal? Like, What do you want to do? What kind of practice do you want to have? If you already know exactly where that practice is going to be, who am I to tell you that you can't have a successful practice there?Michael: Yeah. Interesting, man. So does dendrographics kind of like you guys assess all that with the practice owner? Cause I always, I don't know why I always just thought like, Oh no, we're just going to find you your location and that's it. Kind of thing. Or like, we're going to look at your demographics and that's it.But do you go through that whole background with them? Kevin: We always want to start with describe to us your ideal patient base. And then how a typical process will look like is it's like, okay, I'm in, greater Charlotte. I'll start a practice anywhere in greater Charlotte that matches my ideal patient base.So if this person tells us my ideal patient base is upper middle income homeowners that's a family centric area with strong home ownership and it's stable and high growth and everything like that. let's go out and find you a practical area. think like population density.There's a large market there for dental care large enough. People living in the area, basically, let's not recommend that you start over a national park because there's no competition. And the few people that live there are in your target, patient profile, we find you a practical area that matches your ideal patient base.That's also. Not hyper competitive relative to the area, the less competition, the better. If we can match those other two things, practicality, and then a fit with the patient base that you're going for. Michael: So then in Kevin: the case of like greater Charlotte, if we go through the entire area, we'll come back and we'll say, Hey, these top areas, they match what you're looking for the best.Now it's part two of the job is then to go out and we don't know inventory of available. Real estate. Right. So can you go out and figure out where are there available properties in these areas like in greater Charlotte that matches what you're looking for that's in the areas where we've recommended and of course consider other things.The terms of the real estate that you're looking at, uh, are you fond of the area? And that's all part of the site selection process until ideally in the very end, you find a location somewhere that you're fond of somewhere where the price is right. The terms are right. and then where we've generally recommended that you look when we assess the market at the beginning.Michael: Gotcha. Okay, man. That's interesting. So all that kind of comes into, and then is that like a specific, if you don't mind me asking, Uh, for that, is it everybody's different or is it like a set thing or what does that look like? Kevin: So in terms of our services or products we have two types. We have a platform software basically where somebody can go on there.It's a little bit more DIY. And run their own research, work with us directly to like assess areas. So picture you get access to software and then you're working with me on the side to like do Google meets and look at different areas and assess locations. So that would be our subscription side of the business.On the other side is what we call like our legacy business, and that's our custom reports. There's two reports that we sell. There's a single site study and there's an area analysis. The area analysis, that's the first one I laid out where doctors in greater Charlotte, they don't know where to go. We're going to recommend where we think are the top areas for them based on again, competition, ideal patient base, practicality.That area analysis is 699. The site study, that's As in depth as we can get on one specific office location. So is one, two, three main street, Concord, North Carolina, good location for the startup dental practice that I want to get going here. So everything we can tell a doctor about one, two, three main street.Is it a fit with your patient base from very weak to very strong? You know, How do we assess it? But between the. Software in the report side of the business, two different types that we, I would say at this point about equally, sell in terms of like what people buy, but it's, do you want to do it the more do it yourself route?So this is people getting on our web app, running their own searches, we have a lot of cool tools in there. We wouldn't, you know, 15 minutes, unfortunately, wouldn't cover. A full like product overview, but like you can send mailers to off market dental practices. If you're looking to, purchase a dental practice, you can run an instant search on a location.And we've even rolled out like a new tier, which is designed more for like the existing practice owner. It's called the grow tier, where. You can plot your patients at an active dental practice on a map. So like if I have two locations in greater Columbus, Ohio, and they're five miles apart, but I want to see like every patient down to the address level, like where they fall on a map within drive times, where they're coming from, if there's a part of Columbus where you're not getting a ton of patients, but you know, that's an area where.the demographics match your preferred, like patient type. We can like market to those areas. And then there's also a direct mail tool now that we just wrote out it's targeted direct mail, where we can say like, all right, I'm in Columbus, Ohio, I want to target, a pediatric dentist in Columbus, Ohio, I want to go after new movers.With children income of, this number and above how many households meet that criteria. And then directly through our app, send them direct mail at like 59 cents a piece. So it's really affordable. It's super targeted. And it's another tool that we've rolled out to help, not just those starting by doctors, which has primarily been over the past decade, our wheelhouse, but now to, Existing practice centers to help grow their practices.So again, if we did like a total product overview, it would take a bit, but we've grown a lot since those legacy reports, the area analysis, the single site study don't sell a ton of them. But, uh, we're of course always looking for new ways to like fill in gaps where maybe we don't fit. We don't have a product that fits exactly what somebody is looking for.can we create products to do that? Michael: Yeah. Kevin: all sort of under the umbrella of data analysis, competition, mapping, and things like that. Michael: Awesome. Awesome, Kevin. I appreciate your time. And if anyone has further questions, where can they reach out to you directly? Kevin: I am easy to get ahold of my emails.Kevin at denta graphics. com. our website is denta graphics. com. You can book a demo on there just to meet one of us here and talk about where you're at in this process, how we can help discuss your search, things like But yeah, we're easy to get a hold of. So anybody that wants to reach out again, Kevin at dendrographics.com is my email or the website's dendrographics. com. Michael: Awesome. So that's going to be in the show notes below. And Kevin, thank you for being with me on this Monday morning episode. Kevin: Thank you, Michael. Appreciate you having me here. ‍

‍What does it take to successfully market a practice and bring in new patients in today's world? In this compelling episode I'm sitting down with, Karen Galley, the insightful co-owner and president of Patient News and Practice ZEBRA. With over 30 years of specialized experience in dental marketing, Karen takes us on a journey through the foundational elements of successful dental marketing strategies. She sheds light on the unique offerings of Practice ZEBRA, a versatile software product that enhances marketing efforts through comprehensive services like call tracking, scoring, and detailed KPIs for marketing success. Whether you are just starting out or looking to optimize your current marketing, Karen's vast knowledge provides a robust solution tailored precisely for dental practices.Throughout our conversation, Karen digs up the common marketing pitfalls that dental practices often encounter. Karen provides a magnifying glass into these errors, breaking them into three categories: strategic, operational, and executional. From the lack of clear differentiation in a practice's mission, to operational inefficiencies like poor call handling, each mistake is explored with an eye toward solutions and optimization. Karen's advice doesn't just stop at identifying problems though; she offers actionable strategies to improve your marketing approach by emphasizing consistent brand messaging, thorough market research, and effective budget allocation. This episode is an indispensable guide for dental professionals looking to enhance their marketing game.What You'll Learn in This Episode:How to identify and correct strategic, operational, and executional marketing mistakes in your practice.The unique features of Practice ZEBRA and how it can streamline your marketing efforts.The importance of understanding your practice's unique selling proposition.Advice for aligning marketing strategies with your practice's vision and goals.Tips for efficient resource and budget allocation in dental marketing.How to analyze marketing attribution and channel ROI to maximize returns.Insights into refreshing your online presence with modern web design and SEO practices.Let's transform your practice's marketing efforts with, Karen Galley, today!‍‍Sponsors:‍Oryx: an all-in-one cloud-based dental software created by dentists for dentists.Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Visit Oryx today for a special TDM offer! (Just click or copy and paste the link here) https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/‍Guest: Karen GalleyBusiness Name: Patient NewsCheck out Karen's Media:Website: http://patientnews.com‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Software/Tools:Google AdsPractice ZEBRA‍Helpful Resources:Practice Growth Calculator‍Books:Understanding Dental Insurance: A Guide for Dentists and their Teams‍People:Dr. Shahin SafarianDr. Travis Campbell‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.

Have you ever considered how vulnerable your practice might be to a cyberattack? In this episode, Reuben and I delve into the alarming issue of cybersecurity threats targeting the dental industry. With recent warnings from the FBI about credible threats, it's clear that dental practices need to take cybersecurity seriously. We explore the potential consequences of these threats, the crucial need for comprehensive security awareness training for staff members, and essential steps to prevent email-based attacks.The conversation goes in-depth into why using Microsoft 365 for enhanced email security is a game-changer for dental offices. Reuben also discuss the importance of working with IT experts to set up robust cybersecurity measures. Whether you're a dental professional or someone concerned about the security of sensitive patient information, this episode offers loads of practical advice. Don't miss out on this vital information that could protect your practice from devastating cyber attacks.What You'll Learn in This Episode:What are the credible cybersecurity threats currently targeting dental practices?Why is security awareness training crucial for dental office staff?What steps you can take to prevent email-based threatsHow Microsoft 365 can enhance your dental practice's email securityWhy should dental practices consider consulting IT companies for cybersecurity solutions?Take action today to secure your dental practice's email communications and protect sensitive patient information!‍‍Sponsors:For DSO integrations, startup solutions, and all your dental IT needs, let our sponsors, Darkhorse Tech, help out so you can focus on providing the amazing care that you do. For 1 month of FREE service, visit their link today! https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/darkhorse-deal/‍You can reach out to Reuben Kamp here:Website: https://www.darkhorsetech.com/Email: sales@darkhorsetech.comPhone: 800-868-4504Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DarkhorseTech‍Mentions and Links: Businesses/Services:Henry ScheinAspen Dental‍Organizations:HIPAAFBIChange HealthcareUnitedHealthcare‍Software/Tools:DentrixEaglesoftOpen DentalChatGPTOutlookMicrosoft 365G Suite‍People:Bill Gates‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)‍Michael: Hey, Ruben. So talk to us. What's happening right now for this Monday morning episode, we're going to be talking about something specific when it comes to security, Michael: What's going on? Reuben: Emergency pod. First of all, emergency pod, Michael. Michael: All Reuben: right. You know, those, uh, Reuben: those sirens Instagram are overused, but in this case it Reuben: does apply. FBI warns of credible cybersecurity threats of the dental industry. that's why we're talking today. Michael: Okay. So what's happening. This happened. One of the articles we're looking at is on may 8th, so Michael: like not less than a week ago, less than a week, a couple of days ago, something's going on specifically with this cyber security threat. To all Michael: dental practices everywhere in the nation or Reuben: yeah, so it is morphed into that over the last few days. So basically, uh, the FBI was monitoring, uh, a hacking group, Reuben: connected to change healthcare, connected to United Healthcare, connected to Henry Schein, connected to Aspen. You know, all these groups have obviously made the Reuben: headlines in the last uh, year or so uh, change healthcare, obviously being uh, most recent, Reuben: they were actually investigating a threat because they were attacking the plastics. Surgery market. And Reuben: then they shifted their focus to Reuben: oral surgery. And that's kind of, that was the, the Reuben: splashy update from last week, right? Reuben: May 6th, May 8th. And now the FBI uh, FBI is Reuben: basically saying general dentistry is now being targeted as well. So, Reuben: See, it went from outside the dental industry to a dental, you know, specialty. And now to the majority of dental practices out there are you Uh, actively being targeted. Michael: So then a couple of things, I mean, we Michael: obviously want to know what to look out for, but what's the consequences here? Michael: If let's just say. We did end up accidentally doing something that we weren't supposed to do, like Michael: opening up an email or clicking specific Michael: link, you know, stuff we don't really know. Reuben: Yeah. Let's all the way to the end is you're bankrupting of practice, right? We Reuben: go back one step that is, you know, uh, the Reuben: overwhelming majority of practices that suffer a cybersecurity attack go out of business. All right. So we're starting at the end, we're working backwards. So that, that means. you, Or if you are a doctor or a staff member, you Reuben: clicked on a staff member, clicked on it. an email, a link that downloaded a payload to your office, right? Ransomware is, is most of what we're talking about here. Reuben: And that ransomware, let's say you're running Dentrix or Eagle software, open dental, one of these, uh, you know, server based practice management Reuben: softwares, that ransomware was able to embed itself into your practice management software, right? Patient health information, Reuben: uh, x rays, uh, social security numbers, medical history. You know, all the stuff that we call protected health information or EPHI electronic protected health and Reuben: they get that data and they exfiltrate it or take it out of the office, that is a Reuben: breach, which then feeds me into most practices that go through a breach, go out of business, and then you're, you're no longer an owner of a practice, you're an associated at another practice. I guess that is actually the last step. And that Reuben: is why this is so important is because Reuben: it's so darn easy to protect yourself from this Reuben: happening. But only 6 percent of the dental offices out there are HIPAA compliant. So hackers go, wow, we have a 94 percent Reuben: chance of getting into this office. Thank God. But, and that's why, Reuben: Honestly, it's like Dennis and the, the only really industry Reuben: less compliant the dentistry, Reuben: you guys can make fun of them is chiropractors. Reuben: So, Hey, those are the industries that, that are go after because of the lowest hanging fruit. if you Reuben: have dogs at your house, and Michael, you know, Reuben: I have, you know, 10, 000 dogs that live with me, Reuben: a robber does not want to come rob my house, because they're going to be attacked by a bunch of dogs. they want to attack the house. That the owners are on vacation, there's no animals, it's dark, you know, they Reuben: are opportunistic just like any other profession. So Reuben: that is why they're going after the dental industry specifically. Michael: Gotcha. Something you mentioned, man, where you said staff members click on it. I think the most common Michael: thing. I mean, one of the practices I worked at the actual doctor clicked on it and Michael: ended up paying. But like with, when it comes to the staff members. Do they need to receive specific training for this? Or Reuben: yeah, we call it security awareness training or SAT for short. Uh, not to be confused with the test Reuben: that is, it is coming back now. turns out it's a great predictor. If you're going to be okay at college, Reuben: um, I digress. So basically security awareness training trains your staff. who, You Reuben: know, you got to give to them. They're Reuben: busy. They're your phone calls. There's patients in front of them. They're scheduling, their billing, they're checking people out. There's Reuben: a lot going on. So you kind of have to, you know, if they do have an email come through Reuben: and it looks like it's from UPS, or it looks like it's, you know, from a Reuben: credible source and they don't, they don't have their guard up and they click Reuben: on it. It's Reuben: really hard to come down Reuben: on that person right? Reuben: You're expecting a lot out of them. And, and, and also, you know, be, have your, you know, your hat on your cyber Reuben: hat on and be vigilant at all times for through. So it's really important that you set up like. Let's not do a free Gmail account, right? That Reuben: has no security protection. Reuben: It's really important that you have an email system. I recommend Microsoft Reuben: 365 for all businesses that will stop those emails from coming in to begin with, because it never made it through Reuben: the spam filter. Right. Uh, the phishing filter. Reuben: So what's it worth that your staff. Doesn't even have to see that email that's worth a lot, right? Reuben: And then secondarily, let's say it is something that's more sophisticated, right? AI is obviously Reuben: playing a huge role in these emerging threats because it's no longer, you know, Prince of Nigeria Reuben: asking you for money who doesn't speak good English. It's like a perfectly crafted Reuben: email that's written by, uh, Beauty. so what security awareness training does is it, uh, it's a campaign. So like, if Reuben: I set this up, I'll randomly send out emails to your employees, right? If they click on a message that they Reuben: shouldn't have. have. Reuben: They are forced Reuben: down the training loop of, okay, Reuben: you have to go to school to realize like, what does a real email looks like? You know, is this Reuben: an external sender? Is it an internal sender? So it Reuben: really, it's just another, uh, training element, but you know, we're in the prevention business, right? I don't, I don't want Reuben: to clean stuff up. I want to play default. I want to block stuff from happening. And Reuben: of course the client wants that too. Michael: Gotcha. Okay. So then right now, what steps can we do or what to look out for? What can we look out for? What steps can we do when it comes to preventing this threat that's happening today? Absolutely. And Reuben: I'm going to focus on email because that is, the Reuben: FBI is, the warning is specifically tied to email. It's the easy, again, we talked about ease of Reuben: access is the easiest way to get into a Reuben: business is to send someone email. I can Reuben: send Bill Gates an email right now. Right. It Reuben: It doesn't matter. I have his email. I get sent to him. and so there's hundreds, thousands of practices out there that use Reuben: friendly smiles at gmail. com. So the Reuben: to action is sign up for a Microsoft account. It's Reuben: going to do two things. One, uh, it's going to give you that increased protection we talked about. Reuben: Two, It's more professional, right? It's more professional to receive an email, not from friendly smiles at gmail. com, Reuben: but office at friendly smiles. com, right? You're using your domain name. Reuben: tied to your website. It's professional. Maybe you have a signature. It just gives your, the people you're communicating with Reuben: patients, staff labs. an air that, you know, you are a professional Reuben: business. So, it Reuben: just have to be for cybersecurity. It can be to kind of raise your professionalism as Reuben: a business. Gotcha. So get that first. Microsoft three, six, five. Reuben: Microsoft 365. It's a, it's a suite of products, right? We use Microsoft 365 Reuben: for open dental cloud hosting, but we also use Microsoft 365 for email for Microsoft teams, for one drive. So Reuben: there's a lot to it, but we're really specifically talking about, email or some people refer to as outlook, which Reuben: is a specific email product that Microsoft offers. Okay. Michael: Okay. So we do that next steps. Would that be the only step or that's it? Reuben: We're only going to focus on. Protecting yourself from the credible threat Reuben: the FBI, we can have a hour long about all the other stuff you need to do, but please, the takeaway from this is really bolster your email security. Michael: Gotcha. Okay. So get that So if we have it already, we don't got to worry about Reuben: IT company check it your it company, check it out, Ask them a question. Hey, am I doing Reuben: I need to do? If you don't have an it company, I run one. I Reuben: can help you out, but there's a lot of companies out there. So, either, you know, if you have an incumbent IT company, just reach Reuben: out to them, say, Hey, Can you guys get me set up with this? Or hey, I'm running this. Is there anything better we can do? Cause Reuben: there are some nuances there that are a little technical, but you know, you as the, uh, you as the client really shouldn't really have to worry about setting that up. Gotcha. Michael: Awesome, man. Any other pieces of advice you wanted to mention in this episode? Reuben: The FBI got involved, so they don't just like, Reuben: uh, creep into the dental industry, Reuben: uh, just cause they get bored. Reuben: So this is, it's a credible threat and just, it's a great reminder to just do the, Reuben: honestly, I'm just asking you guys to do the bare minimum here. Reuben: it's just sign up for secure email, which is also a HIPAA Reuben: compliance requirement, just. Just for the record. Yeah. Michael: Is that the only option? Microsoft Office Michael: 365? Or we can go with another one? Reuben: I mean, G Suite is also an option. So there is free Gmail right at gmail. com. And G Suite is Google's business version. And Reuben: that, that does have a much higher level of security than the free Gmail. You Reuben: do have to add, uh, an encryption element to it to make it HIPAA compliant, but I Reuben: just bring up Microsoft 365 because it is the lowest expense, easiest way to do this. Oh, lowest expense. how Michael: much is it? Reuben: Four bucks an email. Man. Yeah. So it's Michael: pretty easy. It's Reuben: cheaper than G suite. Yeah. It's, it's just, and then you don't have to worry about the whole. Encryption piece, uh, like you do with G suite. So Reuben: that's why I mentioned Microsoft 365 and also most it companies have a relationship with Microsoft and they can set this up for you. Gotcha. Michael: Awesome. Ruben, thank you so much for this. We appreciate it. Anybody listening go take action right now. Michael: And if anyone has further questions, where can they reach out to you? Reuben: Hey, sales at dark horse tech. com. I'm all over Facebook. You can bother me Reuben: on there or 800 868 4504 be happy to help anybody out. Thanks Awesome. Michael: that's going to be in the show notes below and Ruben, thank you for being with me on this Monday morning episode. Reuben: Thanks Michael.

Dylan Lindsey, founder of Pinnacle Performance, discusses the coach-athlete relationship, testing, and load monitoring in this conversation with Brendan Housler. They emphasize the importance of open communication, trust, and rapport between coaches and athletes. They also highlight the need for athletes to understand that they are in the driver's seat and the coach is there to provide guidance and support. In terms of testing, Lindsey explains the limitations of the traditional 20-minute FTP test and the benefits of a more comprehensive test battery that includes lactate and VO2 max testing. They also discuss the importance of setting realistic expectations and embracing the journey of improvement. In this conversation, Dylan Lindsey, a cycling coach, discusses various topics related to coaching and training in cycling. He talks about the software and tools he uses for remote coaching, such as Insight and WKO. They also discuss load monitoring and the challenges of using metrics in training. Dylan shares insights from coaching Sarah G, a professional cyclist, and highlights the importance of focusing on the process rather than just the results. They also touch on the use of RPE (Rate of Perceived Exertion) in training and the key sessions for time trial preparation. The conversation concludes with a discussion on women's professional cycling and upcoming races. Thanks, Dylan! You can find him and Pinnacle on IG here: https://www.instagram.com/pinnacleperformancecc/ https://www.instagram.com/dlindsey4815/ Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 01:28 Introduction and Background 04:19 Building a Strong Coach-Athlete Relationship 11:02 The Limitations of the 20-Minute FTP Test 21:07 Lactate Testing and Variance in Threshold 23:14 MLSS and 20-Minute Test Comparison 25:27 Embracing the Journey of Improvement 26:51 Remote Coaching and Software Tools 29:12 The Importance of Max One-Minute Efforts 30:16 Exploring Golden Cheetah and Other Software Tools 33:55 Understanding Load Monitoring and the Psychological Aspect 43:59 Insights from Coaching Sarah G 47:23 Training Approaches for Time Trials 50:58 Women's Professional Cycling and Upcoming Races

In this episode of eLABorate Topics, we dive deep into the evolving landscape of laboratory technology and staffing with our guest, Lee Springer, a seasoned expert in healthcare administration. We explore the critical challenges and innovative solutions that can redefine the future of laboratory operations and personnel development.Today, we'll cover:- The innovative use of AI and machine learning in developing software tools to transform lab ordering processes.- Strategies for enhancing staff competency and job satisfaction through technology and training.- The significance of cross-departmental collaboration and partnerships in optimizing laboratory protocols and processes.- The urgent need for industry-wide initiatives to address the shortage of laboratory professionals and attract new talent.- Lee Springer's insights on the importance of embracing change and learning for professional growth in the laboratory industry.Guest Bio:Lee B. Springer, PhD brings executive experience in clinical diagnostics, laboratory medicine, healthcare regulations, and FDA regulatory and compliance. He has worked extensively in laboratory, hospital, and health system operations, including process improvement, service line development, strategic initiatives, and growth strategies. Lee also has served in executive roles for medical device manufacturers leading new product and service line development in conjunction with bioassay/device research and development and sponsored clinical trials and investigations. Lee also has designed, developed, and led organizational change strategic initiatives for physician practices, corporations and health systems that were focused on collaboration, culture, and quality. In addition to his significant industry experience, he has served in various capacities in higher learning from lead faculty, program director to course and online learning environment development.Wanna Stay Connected with Lee? Lee Springer on LinkedIn or Visit Lab Savvy --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Join Team #eLABorate and connect with us! Podcast Call to ActionWe would love to feature YOU!!!Share your favorite takeaway from today's episode: Video ReviewBe an eLABorate Supporter!1. Listen on directimpactbroadcasting.com, Spotify, Apple Podcast, or your favorite podcast platform2. Don't forget to subscribe to the show on your phone, tablet, or notebook so you never miss an episode!3. Be sure to leave a comment, and share it with fellow medical laboratory professionals!4. Join our eLABorate Topics Group on LinkedIn 5. Leave us a Video Review and we will feature you on our Social Media: Video ReviewBe a Guest on our show!If you have a leadership or laboratory message to share and would like to be a guest on the show, please contact us by completing the guest interest form.

How can you strategically grow your practice without the risk of losing everything? In this soul-stirring episode, our guest, Luke Infinger, provides the tools you need to stand tall in your field. He dives deep into the importance of mastering your existing practices, before even considering expansion, underlining the necessity of building a robust foundation and optimizing your operations for overall success. Luke's guidance will help you identify the right time to scale, steering you on a path of continuous and sustainable growth.In the second leg of the journey, Luke uncovers the crucial role of profitability and planning in expanding your practice. His words serve as a wakeup call, reminding dentists and practice owners alike that profit isn't all about numbers - it's the lifeline of your growing business. His riveting advice and personal experiences will guide you into understanding the intricate relationship between strategic growth, profitability, and optimal planning.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Importance of mastering your existing practices before planning expansionHow to build a strong foundation for your dental practiceThe role of optimizing your business operations for successIdentifying the perfect time to scale your practiceThe connection between strategic growth and profitabilityUnderstanding the value of proper planning in expanding your practiceReady to skyrocket your dental practice to a whole new level of success? Tune in to this episode with Luke Infinger!‍‍Learn More About the Ground Marketing Course Here:Website: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment/‍You can reach out to Luke Infinger here:‍Website: https://hip.agency/HIP Resources: https://hip.agency/resources/‍Mentions and Links: Software/Tools:Organizational ChartAudibleApple Books‍Personality Tests:The Predictive IndexStrengthsFindersEnneagram‍Books/Publications:The E-Myth Revisited: Why Most Small Businesses Don't Work and What to Do About ItThe New York Times‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)‍Michael: Hey Luke. So talk to us. What's one piece of advice you can give us this Monday morning? Luke: So one piece of advice for dentists, orthodontists, or really a lot of business owners. Uh, I've had the pleasure of working with probably about a thousand dentists or orthodontists, uh, within the past 10 years.And I think a false belief and, it's probably taught or, you know, talked to, uh, amongst peers is you need to be able to scale your practice through acquiring locations and adding more doctors. And while that could be the case, I see people do this way too quickly. Absolutely. they'll have a low production practice.They'll also be carrying a lot of debt. and think I need more cash flow. I need to look for my second location. I need to look for another associate doctor. And I've actually seen a lot of practices go under this way because they become over leveraged. So I always tell people, focus on what you have.Grass is not always greener, build what you have, prove the concept, get your business to an A player, and then duplicate that. Nobody wants to duplicate a D player. You know what I mean? So if I have a business, it's not performing super well, it's probably not time to duplicate the model. Michael: Interesting. Okay.So then what's too quickly in your experience? If we're specifically talking about, let's go with like a general practice. Sure. And they're busy, too busy, right? So they're assuming, Oh my gosh, I need a doctor. I need an associate. I need a more hygienist. Right. Would that be too quickly? Luke: Well, it really depends on the specific situation.It could be time. But. Most of the time I've never met a dentist or orthodontist that's actually too busy. It's very rare and I'll explain why. The reason why we become too busy when running a business is we're doing the wrong things. Thanks. Very rarely do you talk to a dentist or orthodontist running the practice.I mean, again, this could be any other specialty within dentistry or maybe even any small business. And I've done this myself as a business owner. Well, who is, uh, looking at payroll? Who's looking at our credit card statements? maybe a security camera goes out. We need that. I mean, you get the idea.We carry all this stuff and there's a lot of things we don't delegate. So if you look at an org chart within a dental practice, typically it's the doctor, Maybe an office manager and everybody else. And the office manager probably also does other things. Maybe she has to be an assistant some days, or maybe she has to pick up the phone or things like that.And so I think if the doctor sets up an org chart to just be a doctor, which is going to produce the most amount for the practice. That's why they went to forever, you know, because they're, they are the only ones who can do what they do. So on your genius and delegate everything else. The doctor within a practice.In the day to day should be the technician. And I don't mean like a dental tech. I mean, if you read the book, the E myth, which is one of the most popular books in the world for small business, there's technician, the manager, and the visionary. A dentist can be the technician and the visionary. They never want to be the manager.everything else has to be delegated. They have to be the dentist and outside of 8 to 5 or maybe on breaks or specific planned meetings. They can float into the visionarybecause they're the owner. So their vision, their mission is going to set the practice apart and have a unique identity, but they should not be managing.And this is where most dentists, I would say 98 percent get stuck on the hamster wheel and they can't grow. The number one thing we hear, I don't know if you hear this, is we just need more new patients. Makes sense. But I asked them, well, how many people filled out a form on your website last year?Well, I don't know. Well, where do those people go? Well, I think they go to Cindy. Well, does Cindy have a list? Um, no, I think she just like calls them then and sees if they pick up. Okay, well, how do we track that? How many times did we call them? What did we say? So you don't necessarily need more patients.You need better systems, right? Because if I scale marketing and just bring you more of those types of leads and they're falling by the wayside, do you need more patients or should we first fix system and then you may already have. The leads that you need to scale to your goal. Michael: And I guess that's where that, it of comes in where the front office sometimes, do you get this sometimes Luke where like they tell you, patients you're sending me, the quality is not good.I need better quality patients. And you're like, the only job is to be getting you leads, right? It's up to you to, you're not converting it kind of Luke: And And this is any sales process. Yeah. I don't care what business you're in. Uh, people are guarded. I don't know about you, but I've opted in to a lot of things.I missed an appointment with my chiropractor. I've been for like three years. Totally forgot. Am I a bad patient? Well, probably not. but we have access to anything we want right here. We have a supercomputer in our pocket at all times. And so, you know, dentists and orthodontists, and I can appreciate this.Typically, there's a little bit of an ego there. Hey, I'm a very specialized person. I'm a smart person. I'm skilled. I can help you. Um, you should come to me, but we don't know that as the consumer, we look at dentistry now, largely as, a commodity. And so you have to put yourself in the shoes of the patient, the consumer, the client, If they don't know, if they opt into a lot of things and click on a lot of things and forget.Or it's not at the top of the priority list. If my tooth's not in pain, how do we nurture them and establish a relationship and bring their guard down and let them know that we are the practice of choice? that is a real holistic sales process that we've forgotten because we think people should just click on our stuff and then show up in our practice.Doesn't really work that way. would challenge a lot of people listening to look at how they behave. When's the last time you checked your voicemails? Do you respond to all text messages? Do you call every number back that's red on your phone? Because red is like, on my phone, that's the missed calls. I never check my voicemails.only when it says 95 percent full. And I never call the numbers back that are red. And my phone, I haven't looked into changing the settings. Thanks. But if I don't have your number saved in my phone, it won't even ring. it takes you straight to voicemail. So if a practice is calling me and I opted in, do I save their phone number?When I opt into the ad. No, of course not. That would be ridiculous. So don't have your number saved. You go straight to voicemail. I don't check my voicemail. Did you send me a text? What did the tech say? You know, was it personable? Did it sound like a robot? Cause that's another thing is like people are getting spam texts all the time.I probably get five, maybe 10 a day. So we have to look at ourselves, uh, and this is why the rest of the team in the practice is so important as people who genuinely want to help people and know that people probably most people, especially when it comes into digital opt ins, they're on step one. If step 10 is getting them in the practice, what do we have to do to bond with that person, get that person's trust.Make them realize they do want to come in to see us when it's time to fix X, Y, and Z. And the people doing that should love doing that. They should not be complaining about doing it. If they're complaining about doing it, they're not in the right role. Michael: Interesting. If they're not in the right role, what do we do then?Luke: We have to either move them to another seat, Or move them off the bus. This is why planning is so important. If you don't build an org chart, if you don't look at the different roles, if you don't plan, if youdon't, give uh, tests to your team, like, predictive index is a test that we use. There's others, maybe, uh, strength finders, Enneagram, maybe all of them see what their strengths are, see what what they like to do.Even if someone's not highly trained, you're going to know if they have a passion for something. Based on their giftings and what they're genuinely, uh, succeeding at, right. They may need a lot of help, but they have a natural inclination to do this thing. Um, Uh, and that was me on the phones. Like I, I sold, uh, New York times in a call center.So I was like cold calling people and have to turn it into a game. and you have to have fun with it. And if you can't have fun in whatever role you're in, even as a dentist, if you can't have fun doing it, maybe you shouldn't be doing it. Michael: Interesting. Okay. So then if we scale back a little bit or rewind back a little bit, you mentioned when you have an A practice, like an A practice, that's when it's okay, let's start scaling.So then how can we tell, all right, this is an A player practice Luke: profitability. So it's not about how much money you make. It's about what you keep. ThereThere is a an average, healthy business when you look at profitability and you know, within based, it's probably about 30 percent is the benchmark.Now dentistry and then specialties within dentistry like orthodontics could even be higher. You know, your average orthodontic practice on the low end is going to be 30 percent net. I know some people who are 60 percent net, which is kind of unheard of. But we should be shooting for somewhere in there.Now, certainly if there's lab fees and you're doing, um, more indirect bonding or things like that, profitability may be a little bit lower. but that's the benchmark you should look at. You should be working with a CFO, like fractional CFO, accounting firm, whatever, to define that. and I would also look at.total revenue profitability and your time, you know, if my time and I'm 30 percent net and you know, at a, at a good run rate. If I still could add a day in, well, would I go start another location? Because I can still maximize where I'm at. So, you know, maybe I open Fridays, maybe I open up a half day Saturday.Now, if I don't want to all the time, then I would bring in that associate to cover the Friday and half day Saturday. While I went out and spent that time looking for that satellite location. Then when I create the satellite location, they're already trained. They've been working with you in the main location.Now you can place them into the satellite. Once you ramp that up. Michael: Gotcha. Okay. So that's when the associate kind of comes right? That that's when you're like, okay, It's a super need Now bring them in while looking. Interesting. Okay. Interesting. Okay. Awesome. of advice for this? this? Luke: Not I think you have to look at the flip side.And, and what I mentioned early on was people do it way too fast. what are you taking home? Uh, how are you having to pay these other doctors? What loans do you already have? How much are you going to have to pay for that new location? And if all those things are going to put you in a bad financial place, don't do it.you can focus on what you have and grow what you have. And so, like I said, I mean, I've seen people go under, people are producing very little, maybe even half a million a year. And they're like, I got to bring in a doctor. I got to get another location. It's like, with what? Like, you don't have the resources to do it.This doesn't make any sense. So slow down, pump the brakes, take a deep breath, get strategic, grow the practice that you have. Get it to a good place, then look at scaling and you may not want to scale. That's the thing. Like you don't have to do this. You could create a lifestyle practice three days a week, and it could be what you want.And then you only have one practice in one building and one note to worry about instead of two or three or four. Michael: Yeah, you're right, man. Bigger isn't always better. Yeah. Awesome. Awesome. Luke, thank you so much for being with us. I appreciate your time. And if anyone has further questions, where can they find you?Luke: Uh, can find me at hip dot agency. You could also reach out to us on the contact form And we have all this stuff in books. So we have several books, that are applicable for any specialty within dentistry that go through all this stuff. This one really talks about the org chart scaling and how to grow the right way.Um, and then I even created one for the doctor's mindset, which I think is very key, but yeah, you could, you know, Hit us up there. Uh, we'll actually ship all these to you for free. If you don't want to wait for hard copies though, you could just go pick your copy up on audible iBooks. They're on e readers and, and all audio platforms as well for purchase.Michael: Nice. Awesome. that's going to be in the show notes below for you to check out. Awesome, man. And Luke, thank you so much for being with me on this Monday morning episode. Luke: Absolutely. Thanks for having me.

Dr. Ted Ralphs received his Ph.D. in Operations Research from Cornell University in 1995. He is a professor in the Department of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at Lehigh University and is co-founder and director of Lehigh's Laboratory for Computational Optimization Research at Lehigh (COR@L). He is also co-founder and board member of the COIN-OR Foundation, a non-profit foundation promoting the development of open source software for operations research, as well as the project manager for a variety of projects hosted in the COIN-OR open source software repository. He is the area editor for Software Tools at the INFORMS Journal on Computing and the area editor for Data, Software, and Computation at Operations Research. He is a Fellow of INFORMS. His research interests include theoretical aspects of discrete optimization, such as duality and complexity theory; development of a variety of methodologies for solving a range of discrete optimization problems, such as those with multiple levels/stages or multiple objectives; development of parallel search algorithms; development of open source software; and applications of discrete optimization.

How essential IS understanding insurance contracts in the dental field? Join us in this Monday Morning Episode as Laura Radloff and I delve into this critical aspect of your dental practice. We underscore the necessity for dentists not just to skim but attentively read through the terms of contracts to sidestep potential pitfalls such as insurance fraud. Laura shares from her vast wealth of experience some common mistakes dental practices make and drives home the essentiality of proper billing practices.In the second half of our discourse, we explore the incredible advantages of utilizing Oryx software for billing purposes. We put a spotlight on the tremendous support provided by the Oryx team. The takeaway of this episode revamps the importance of thorough understanding and transparent communication in dealing with claims and operating a successful dental practice.What You'll Learn in This Episode:Why understanding insurance contracts is vital in the dental fieldThe common errors dental practices fall prey to and how to avoid themThe indispensable role of diligent billing practicesThe remarkable benefits of implementing Oryx software for your billingThe exceptional backing provided by the Oryx team in managing claimsDive into this episode now to learn what you may be missing in your insurance contracts!‍‍Sponsors:‍Oryx: an all-in-one cloud-based dental software created by dentists for dentists.Patient engagement, clinical, and practice management software that helps your dental practice grow without compromise. Visit Oryx today for a special TDM offer! (Just click or copy and paste the link here) https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/oryx/‍You can reach out to Laura Radloff here:‍Website: https://www.oryxdentalsoftware.com/‍Mentions and Links: Software/Tools:Open DentalEaglesoftDentrixDentrix AscendSoftDentDentrix EnterpriseiDentalBrands/Products:Invisalign‍If you want your questions answered on Monday Morning Episodes, ask me on these platforms:My Newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/The Dental Marketer Society Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2031814726927041‍Episode Transcript (Auto-Generated - Please Excuse Errors)‍Michael: Hey, Laura. So talk to us. What's one piece of advice you can give us this Monday morning. Laura: So one piece of advice is. Really to make sure that you understand your contract with any, uh, your, any insurance company that you have chosen to contract with. There are a lot of rules that come with those contracts, and if you've chosen to be in network with a certain insurance company, they may have specific rules that you have to follow, such as you have to bill certain procedures out, even if they're not going to be covered.So you just want to make sure that you really understand your contract before you start committing insurance fraud. And it's little things like, You may have a certain procedure that's not covered by that insurance, and you may choose not to bill out that to that insurance company, because you've decided since it's not going to be covered, we're not going to bill it out anyway.But if your contract says that you should still be billing it out, you still need to make the insurance company aware that you did that procedure, even if you don't think you're going to get covered for it. Michael: Okay, no, that's interesting. That's interesting. And then. You said understand your contract. Are some contracts difficult to understand?Laura: They just vary. They vary a lot based on carrier and state. And especially once you start to get federal plans, it's more just making sure that you do read the fine print. Uh, some states say that you can't charge a patient if it's not covered. and some carriers say the same thing. So it's really just making sure you, You don't go outside of those lines and making sure that you are billing correctly, not only to your patient, but to the insurance company too.Michael: In your experience, Laura, like what is the most difficult company? I guess you feel like you've worked with when it comes to like, Oh my God, this is all in the contract. Are you serious? Kind of thing. Laura: I wish I could just say there's only one. I feel like every company is going to have their own quirks. and each one of them is going to have their own guidelines.I just ran across a policy the other day that said, if you try to bill out the buildup the same day as your crown, then it won't get covered. And they told you in the contract, you should bill out the buildup separately, um, on the prep date and then your crown on the seat date. Because they're already telling you it's not going to be covered, but it was so fine print and it was way deep in the contract.understanding that from the beginning, it's not very common that you would see that. So it's just making sure you understand you would hate to bill that out and then not get paid just because you billed it on the wrong day. Michael: Yeah. How often does that happen? I mean, so real quick, if you can let us know, you're with Oryx, right?their billing department or how does that work? Laura: Yeah, so I am with Oryx. I actually come from a lot of other software background where I've used a bunch of different softwares throughout my almost 20 years in the dental field. And Oryx is my favorite. So when I was working with Oryx, I reached out to Oryx and I told them how much I absolutely love their company and how much I would love to be a part of their company.So, now I am in, in charge of the outsourced billing department. So we actually helped newly converted offices with the conversion process. Um, and we allow additional trainings in regards to insurance. And billing. And then also we help with those services, especially for startups.They're not a hundred percent aware of all of the ins and outs of insurance. So we're able to help guide them at least through the beginning phases to make sure that they're off on the right start. Michael: Yeah. So then how often does that happen? Especially when it comes to, I guess, transitioning from a software to another software or like, where are you seeing the most common mistakes?Laura: The most common errors is, I would say, a sense of if it's not going to be covered, I don't have to bill it anyway, or trying to charge additionally due to a downgrade or a fee that may not be exactly what's needed. billable. I know sometimes ortho cases, if you're contracted with an insurance company for an ortho case, you have to go by their contracted rate, but Invisalign has a flat fee that they charge no matter how, you know, just to get the case going.So some offices have found that they want to try to charge that additional fee and some states and some insurance companies say too bad, it's all inclusive. Just because you picked Invisalign instead of brackets doesn't mean we're going to give you more money. So it's making sure that you understand that piece.the biggest thing that we run into is just thinking that we can step outside of those contract guidelines. and not necessarily defining it as fraud. It's still considered a form of fraud if you're withholding information, if you're falsifying the information, submitting under a different provider just because they have different network statuses.Things like that can all be considered forms of insurance fraud. So just being careful. Last thing you want is to go have huge fines, get your license revoked, or have your business shut down because of insurance fraud. Michael: Yeah. Have you seen that happen? Like where somebody really didn't read the fine print and it just went downhill from there?Laura: Yeah, unfortunately I haven't personally experienced it, but I've gone to continuing education courses where they've talked about the Somebody else, the business owner versus the dentist. And the business owner was doing billing out things a certain way. And then the owner, the business had to shut down.Michael: So then what would be the difference here? Laura, like if, if I were to say, okay, I have listened to this episode, I'm going to make sure my team reads the fine print compared to having like. Outsourcing it, your team, Oryx or you, right. I'm going to read the fine print. What would be the difference in those two?Laura: So there are a lot of credentialing companies that will help make sure that as you're getting credentialed, they can read that contract for you, so it's more just making sure that maybe whoever's helping you with your credentialing understands what your expectations are too, so that they don't sign you up for something that goes against the way that you want to run your business.personally, I've been in the dental field for 20 years, but that doesn't necessarily mean that I know all the ins and out of every insurance company too. Since it is so specific to state and carrier, it's really important that you understand it within, yourself versus even relying on someone else to do it for you, because then you're also holding yourself and your team accountable for what's happening in your office too.So as much as I would love to say, I'm a professional, I will read it for you and tell you all the things with my magic cape. at the end of the day, it's your license and it's your practice that's on the line. So making sure that whoever's doing your billing for you is doing it the way that aligns with your contract.And. How you want your business ran. Michael: Okay. Interesting. So then does this come with like, let's just say we decide to go with Oryx. Does it come with Oryx, this service or? The extra how does that work? Laura: It would be something if you have questions, we would definitely be able to review with you. We're more focused on making sure that you get paid.So we want to make sure that those claims, there's nothing holding them up from getting sent out that you've got all the necessary attachments documentation to be able to support the claim. And then we do catch some of those things like, Hey, I remember this insurance plan said you can't bill out the buildup and the crown on the same day.Do you still want to, because That's how you do it, or do you want to align with how the plan does it? So we do catch those things as the claims are going out, but it's more just making sure on the front end that you understand how that's coming in too. Michael: Yeah. That's so nice that Oryx does that, the claims, you know what I mean, for, for practice.I feel like it takes off a lot of the front office, I guess you can say like their time and you know what I mean. Laura: Oh yeah, it's huge because personally if I have a team member that I'm paying to be in office with me that's going to be patient facing, I want them to be patient facing, talk to them about their treatment plans, get them into the schedule.I don't need them hiding behind closed doors talking to insurance companies, but I also want to get paid. So making, putting that on someone else, especially someone who's versed in the software and has a lot of insurance experience, we've got phenomenal team that's all there to support and make sure that those claims are going out and getting paid.Michael: Yeah. Is it pretty difficult to learn for the team? Oryx? Laura: we offer a lot of support. It's not that it's difficult, honestly. Like I said, I I've worked with open dental, Dentrix, EagleSoft, SoftDent, Dentrix Ascend, Dentrix Enterprise, iDental, I've worked with a large number of dental softwares and I found it.Like with any software, there's definitely a learning curve, but once you really get into it, it has so many neat hidden features and neat things, and they're constantly evolving. I guarantee you, you tell Dentrix you want to change the way that they have something set up and they'll laugh at you. Oryx, we really try to consider how are our users using it and can we make it better as much as we can all the time.Michael: Yeah, that's so true. I see that in the Facebook group, like the Oryx users, Facebook group, like somebody will be like, Hey, Hey, Rania, can we do this or can we do that? And working on it. We'll implement it. You know what I mean? And they're on it. So Laura: yeah, we have developer meetings all the time. Like we're still as big as we are.We're still small, right? We're still connecting with each other regularly to make sure, Hey, this is something that our front end user saw that we might be able to improve. Is it something we can implement? if it's only one person that wanted it, then it may not be the top of our list, but being just vocal about things that we could possibly do to improve helps too.But I also think it's got a really strong base. So, while some people may see that there's areas to improve, it's got a lot of really great things already integrated into it. That helped me when I'm doing aging or when I'm doing the insurance stuff, this is my go to it's the fastest one to work out of.It's got the most detail. I find less errors once I'm using the software correctly. it's just phenomenal in my opinion Might be a little biased but Michael: No, that's awesome. And then what's one final piece of advice you can give us when it comes to claims and practice ownership Laura: Um, there's no such thing as too much information You'd much rather have 15 photos a big strong narrative and x rays right before the procedure versus later Finding out that you needed that x ray narrative or photo and not have it Michael: So there's never enough information.Interesting. Awesome. Thank you so much for your time. I appreciate it. But if anybody had questions or concerns or anything like that, where can they find you? Laura: If you're already an Oryx user, then you can put in a help ticket and they'll make sure that you're directed to the right department. I do specialize in billing and insurance, but we have a whole bunch of trainers that may be able to help with any other areas.And then if you're on our Facebook group too, you'll be able to keep posted on how often our webinars are happening and what topics are coming up, or put in suggestions for future, future requests or other webinars that you want to see. So. Michael: Nice. Awesome. So that's going to be in the show notes below.And Lauren, thank you so much for being with me on this Monday morning episode. Laura: Great to chat with you, Michael.

In Office Hours Episode 6, SmartLogic Developers Anna Dorigo and Bilal Hankins join Elixir Wizards Sundi and Dan to discuss their experiences maintaining a decade-old Ruby on Rails codebase. They delve into the critical importance of deeply understanding the codebase, keeping dependencies current, and adapting to the original application's evolving priorities and design choices. The conversation spans a range of topics, including accessibility, testing, monitoring, and the challenges of deploying database migrations in production environments. The guests share effective strategies for sustaining and enhancing older codebases, such as employing automated tools, performing code audits, and adhering to clean coding principles. Key topics discussed in this episode: Grasping the legacy codebase and its historical context Overcoming accessibility issues in older applications Safe dependency management and upgrades The effects of application scaling on database performance The critical role of comprehensive test suites in legacy systems Using tools like Sentry for error tracking and performance monitoring The benefits of automated security and dependency scans Juggling client needs with budget constraints Local simulation techniques for large datasets The value of iterative code reviews and maintaining clean code Utilizing git history for contextual understanding Onboarding strategies for legacy projects Removing obsolete code and avoiding "magic numbers" Importance of descriptive naming for better code clarity Leveraging a rich repository of example code for learning and reference Proactive code audits to anticipate issues Managing pull request sizes for smoother reviews Communicating effectively about upgrades and potential impacts Strategies for handling large databases efficiently Ensuring thorough test coverage Keeping open lines of communication with clients regarding ongoing maintenance Links mentioned: COBOL programming language https://developer.ibm.com/languages/cobol/ Ruby on Rails https://rubyonrails.org/ ARIA Rules (Accessible Rich Internet Applications) https://www.w3.org/TR/using-aria/ Shawn Vo on Elixir as a Competitive Advantage https://smartlogic.io/podcast/elixir-wizards/s5e5-vo/ Bundler Audit Ruby Gem https://rubygems.org/gems/bundler-audit/ Sentry application monitoring and error tracking software  https://sentry.io/ Dependabot Github automated dependency updates Mix hex.audit https://hexdocs.pm/hex/Mx.Tasks.Hex.Audit.html Git Blame https://git-scm.com/docs/git-blame Cow hoof trimming videos - The Hoof GP on YouTube (TW graphic imagery) Special Guests: Anna Dorigo and Bilal Hankins.

Haben Sie die Digitalisierung auch schon einmal verflucht und sich nach dem analogen Zeitalter gesehnt? Nicht wirklich, oder? Aber aus der Digitalisierung resultieren auch neue Herausforderungen. Viele haben das Gefühl, dass Arbeitsmenge und Komplexität mehr und mehr steigen. Einigen gelingt es, ihre Produktivität zu erhöhen, effizienter zu werden. Andere haben das Gefühl, immer gestresster zu sein. Liegt das an digitalen Tools selbst oder auch daran, wie wir sie nutzen? Genau hier setzt Thorsten Jekel mit seinem neuen Buch „Digitale Tools effektiv einsetzen“ an. Anhand von praxisnahen Beispielen, Tipps und erprobten Lösungsansätzen zeigt er, wie das Potenzial der gängigen Software-Tools in Unternehmen genutzt werden kann. Tutorial-Videos, hilfreiche Checklisten und Linksammlungen ermöglichen die direkte Umsetzung des Gelernten. Im Podcast nimmt uns Thorsten Jekel mit auf eine fesselnde Reise durch sein neuestes Werk "Digitale Tools effektiv einsetzen“, das Sie unter folgendem Link bestellen können: https://digital4productivity.de/digitale-tools-buch

Haben Sie die Digitalisierung auch schon einmal verflucht und sich nach dem analogen Zeitalter gesehnt? Nicht wirklich, oder? Aber aus der Digitalisierung resultieren auch neue Herausforderungen. Viele haben das Gefühl, dass Arbeitsmenge und Komplexität mehr und mehr steigen. Einigen gelingt es, ihre Produktivität zu erhöhen, effizienter zu werden. Andere haben das Gefühl, immer gestresster zu sein. Liegt das an digitalen Tools selbst oder auch daran, wie wir sie nutzen? Genau hier setzt Thorsten Jekel mit seinem neuen Buch „Digitale Tools effektiv einsetzen“ an. Anhand von praxisnahen Beispielen, Tipps und erprobten Lösungsansätzen zeigt er, wie das Potenzial der gängigen Software-Tools in Unternehmen genutzt werden kann. Tutorial-Videos, hilfreiche Checklisten und Linksammlungen ermöglichen die direkte Umsetzung des Gelernten. Im Podcast nimmt uns Thorsten Jekel mit auf eine fesselnde Reise durch sein neuestes Werk "Digitale Tools effektiv einsetzen“, das Sie unter folgendem Link bestellen können: https://digital4productivity.de/digitale-tools-buch

Do you get hung up on the "right way" to do something in your practice? Well, today I'm speaking with, Dr. LaRee Johnson, as she shares her journey of establishing a thriving dental practice from scratch, and how her flexible and resilient attitude made all the difference in her career fulfillment. She uncover how her Southern California origins influenced her professional growth, leading her to create a dental wellness oasis in sunny North Carolina.Striking a balance between work-life and home isn't as straightforward as it seems. Especially when you are a dental practitioner like LaRee, who, despite initially believing that her own practice would afford her more family time, quickly realized the reality was far different. Today we're gathering lessons from her experiences of juggling various responsibilities and managing multiple office locations. Get inspired by LaRee's commitment to quality care, the significance she places on effective communication, and the ways she prioritizes continuing education and community involvement.What You'll Learn In This Episode:How to start a dental practice from the ground upWhy to never say "always" and keep an open mindThe challenges involved in balancing work and family lifeThe importance of effective communication in the dental professionHow to manage multiple office locations successfullyThe significance of continuing education and community involvementDon't miss the opportunity to learn from Dr. LaRee's journey. Tune in to this episode and discover the blueprint for establishing and managing a successful dental practice.‍‍Guest: Dr. LaRee JohnsonPractice Name: Carolina Pediatric DentistryCheck out LaRee's Media:Website: https://www.carolinapedo.com/Email: drlaree@gmail.comPhone: 919-247-8706‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Software/Tools:ExcelDentOpen DentalBrands/Products:Intraosseous Injection - dentalhitechCoronaEmergen-CBOPSInsurance Companies:Delta DentalTricareMetLifeBooks/Publications:If You Give a Mouse a CookiePlaces/Establishments:Raleigh Children's Surgery CenterUNC at Chapel HillResearch Triangle ParkKellogg School of Management ProgramsOrganizations:American Board of Pediatric DentistryHIPAAPeople:Dr. Larry Dempsey in Rocky Mount, North CarolinaDr. Clark morrisEvents: Tar Heel 10 Miler‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.

We're going over everything we have used to create our podcasts and deciding what to keep or not.In Episode #439 of 'Musings', Juan & I discuss: the couple of essential pieces you will need to produce an audio podcast, the extra thrills that are helpful for video production, why it is useful to play around with new tools periodically, staying lean/mean vs really high production value & our decisions to stop using some and start using others. Huge thanks to Sir TJ The Wrathful, Jen In Indy & McIntosh for the boostagrams. Your support means the world to us!Timeline:(0:00) - Intro(0:29) - We are the tools(1:52) - Essential hardware: mic/laptop/earphones(8:42) - Hardware thrills: camera/lightbox/mixer(15:22) - Essential production software: audio editor(17:42) - Software thrills: Riverside/Zencastr/extras(22:28) - Spotify distribution of new episodes(24:33) - Boostagram Lounge(28:37) - Essential distribution services: a podcast host(35:27) - Breaking news: Blubrry announces Vid2Pod(38:48) - Distribution thrills: Surveymonkey/Hootsuite(42:41) - Riverside grrrrr(50:54) - Opus Pro for clipping(58:41) - Adobe Suite(1:00:52) - Summary(1:08:34) - Testing AI Tools(1:15:12) - V4V: Time/Talent/TreasureValue 4 Value Support:Boostagram: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/supportPaypal: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/meremortalspodcastConnect with Mere Mortals:Website: https://www.meremortalspodcast.com/Discord: https://discord.gg/jjfq9eGReUTwitter/X: https://twitter.com/meremortalspodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/meremortalspodcast/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@meremortalspodcastSupport the show

‍What is it like to escape as a refugee, build a life from scratch, and eventually knock down the doors of dental success? In an honest, heart-to-heart conversation, Dr. Fern White doesn't hold back, unveiling her unique childhood, the influence of her hardworking parents, and her journey towards becoming a respected dentist in Australia. Her story is a testament to the extraordinary power of resilience, adaptability, and enduring passion.Yet, the road to success isn't typically linear, is it? There are detours of struggle, self-doubt, and immense pressure that often lead to a moment of crisis. Dr. Fern faced these challenges head-on, ultimately reevaluating her definition of success, and embracing a healthier, more balanced approach to life and work. This personal transformation not only improved her own life, but also ignited a passion within her to extend help to her peers. From pulling her siblings' teeth due to financial necessity, to leading a revolution of change within the dental profession, Dr. Fern's journey is nothing short of inspiring.What You'll Learn in This Episode:The inspiring journey of a Vietnamese refugee to a successful dentistHow struggles and setbacks can redefine your outlook towards successThe importance of self-care and a balanced approach to life and workInsights into the development of "Practice Your Passion" for dentistsRelatable advice for aspiring leaders and professionals in the dental industryTake a journey through Dr. Fern White's life, from a courageous refugee to a respected dentist, and how she's changing the face of dentistry and inspiring others!‍‍Guest: Dr. Fern WhiteBusiness Name: Practice Your PassionCheck out Fern's Media:Practice Your Passion: https://www.drfernwhite.com/learn-about-pypWebsite: https://www.drfern.co/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drfernwhite/Email: fern@drfernwhite.com‍Get a head start in your community with the Ground Marketing Course and receive $419 off your purchase with the code "practicelaunchpad"! You can sign up here: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/the-ground-marketing-course-open-enrollment/‍Other Mentions and Links:‍Software/Tools:SlackProducts/Brands:Bulletproof CoffeeSnickersMars BarPeople:Brené BrownTony RobbinsWayne Dyer - "If you change the way you look at things, the things you look at change."Wim HofBrendan BurchardBooks/Publications:Hidden Potential: The Science of Achieving Greater ThingsHamletThe Top Five Regrets of the Dying: A Life Transformed by the Dearly DepartingThe High Performance Planner‍Host: Michael Arias‍Website: The Dental Marketer Join my newsletter: https://thedentalmarketer.lpages.co/newsletter/‍Join this podcast's Facebook Group: The Dental Marketer Society‍Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes! [Click here to leave a review on iTunes]‍p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your goals.‍

Want to avoid getting overworked and overwhelmed? Tune in as we reveal tips and tools to streamline your podcast process in this episode with Sophia Lorena Buesing. Press the play button to get her advice on finding guests and more, all for newbie podcasters like you!   WHAT TO LISTEN FOR Software tools to help generate your episode descriptions  Essential tips for new podcasters when launching a show Why do you need to have basic audio editing skills as a host? The value podcasters get in running a show without revenue  What you should do to elevate your podcast   RESOURCES/LINKS MENTIONED Vidyo.ai ChatGPT Facebook PodMatch MatchMaker.fm Instagram Zoom Zencastr Audacity TikTok  From E-Commerce Success to Body Wisdom: Audrey's Journey Building an 8-Figure Brand Meta ads Job Hopping And Negotiating Your Salary With Hannah Williams @salarytransparentstreet Not Settling In Your Relationship With Diana Indries   ABOUT SOPHIA LORENA BUESING Sophia is an SDR at Backflip and the Host of The Sh*t Show Of My Twenties Podcast. She is obsessed with interviewing people and digging into their shit-show moments. She started listening to podcasts at 14 and has been an avid listener ever since. In her podcast, she loves holding a space for honest conversations about relationships, business, personal growth, and shit show moments.    CONNECT WITH SOPHIA Website: Backflip Podcast: The Shit Show Of My Twenties | Apple Podcasts and Spotify LinkedIn: Sophia Lorena Buesing✨ Instagram:  @theshitshowofmytwenties   CONNECT WITH US If you are interested in getting on our show, email us at team@growyourshow.com. Thinking about creating and growing your own podcast but not sure where to start? Click here and Schedule a call with Adam A. Adams! Upgrading your podcast equipment or maybe getting your first microphone? Get Your Free Equipment Guide! We also have free courses for you on everything you need to know about starting a great podcast! Check out our first six episodes through the links below!   Identify Your Avatar - Free Course 1/6 What To Do BEFORE You Launch Your Podcast - Free Course 2/6 How To Launch A TOP Show - Free Course 3/6 Best Marketing And Growth Strategies - Free Course 4/6 How To Monetize Your Podcast - Free Course 5/6  Top 22 Pitfalls On Starting Your Own Podcast - Free Course 6/6 If you want to make money from your podcasts, check out this FREE resource we made. Our clients use a sponsor sheet, and now they are making between $2,000 to $5,000 from sponsorship!  Subscribe so you don't miss out on great content and if you love the show, leave an honest rating and review here!  

In this episode, Mike and Dave talk about our upcoming Software Poll, and the evolution of software tools in the ecommerce space.   They highlight the changes that they've personally seen in the Amazon software space over the past 4 years, including big valuations and the increase in competition. They also show how projects like these can give credibility to you and your niche and improve SEO rankings.   They discuss the categories of software tools, such as keyword and product research, PPC management, and reimbursement services. If you want to participate, go ahead to ecomcrew.com/softwarepoll   Key Takeaways:  Software tools provide a ton of value for running an Amazon business, especially for solo entrepreneurs. The Amazon software space has seen significant changes, including big exits and increased competition. Software polls can help create credibility and improve search engine rankings for businesses. Timestamps:  00:00 Introduction 00:30 Annual Software Episode 02:01 Importance of Software in Business 02:52 Changes in Amazon Software 04:09 Reliance on Software Tools 05:38 Big Exits in the Software Space 06:24 Impact of Big Money in the Industry 07:05 Enterprise Offerings and Chinese Market 08:28 Creating Credibility with Software Polls 10:24 Changes in Messaging and Product Launch Services 12:11 Messaging Features in Seller Central 13:18 Historical Data and Trend Lines 14:14 SEO Strategy and Content Creation 17:29 Applying the Strategy to Other Industries 18:42 Trend Lines and Historical Data 19:10 Categories of Software Tools 20:24 Repricing Tools for Private Label Sellers  Vote for your seller software here!   As always, if you have any questions or anything that you need help with, reach out to us at support@ecomcrew.com if you're interested.    Don't forget to leave us a review on iTunes if you enjoy our content. If you have any questions, send us an email at support@ecomcrew.com. We'd love to help you in any way we can. 

In this captivating episode of the Mobile Workforce podcast, join host Mike Merrill as he engages in a thought-provoking conversation with project management expert Milton Stark. Prepare to dive deep into the world of software tools and their incredible relevance to project management. Get ready to enhance your understanding of how companies can take control of their projects like never before.  Milton shares invaluable insights on recommended software systems that can truly elevate the success of project managers. From simple yet effective options like Excel spreadsheets to more comprehensive solutions like the renowned Primavera P6 system, discover the tools that can revolutionize your project management approach. Join Mike and Milton as they discuss the importance of having a document management system in place to handle the flow of documents within your organization. Learn how a formal process can ensure proper routing of documents, both internally and to clients. Discover the power of integrated software systems like ERP systems, which streamline various functions within an organization and enable efficient adjustments when necessary. Uncover how these systems can streamline processes, save time, and ultimately optimize your project management approach.   Key Takeaways:  - Software tools and project management - Importance of scheduling tools - Significance of project finances - Role of software in streamlining project management - Document management and efficient processes  

One of the most common questions Steven gets is "what software tools can help me get tax planning done". In this week's episode Steven is joined by the Founder and CEO of FP Alpha, Andrew Altfest, to explore that question. Andrew is the President of his own RIA so everything FP Alpha does from a software standpoint is built on real world experience serving clients. Andrew shares what led him to create a software solution, how it has evolved and some of what is coming next. The audio and if you are a visual learner you'll have the chance to see a live demonstration of the FP Alpha platform at the RTS Tax Planning Summit September 27-29. https://bit.ly/3ZiU4FL

Are you overwhelmed by the number of software applications your team utilizes? Do you find yourself paying for multiple tools that essentially do the same thing? Well, fear not! We've got you covered with a detailed step-by-step guide on how to consolidate your tech stack and increase your firm's efficiency and productivity. Join your host, Kortney Harmon, as she takes you on a journey through the audit process, identifying redundancies, prioritizing the right tools, developing a consolidation plan, gathering feedback, and successfully migrating your company data. Get ready to roll up your sleeves and embrace the power of a streamlined tech stack. Your bottom line will thank you for it. So, grab your pens, ready your notepads, and let's dive in!

Today, we discuss positioning the startup to the outside world in social media and software that we use to build our software. We go into detail of our CI/CD pipeline for the mobile app and our project management practices. As usual, brace yourself for a lot of tangents! [02:53] Positioning ourselves into the outside world [23:01] Processes in our startup ✉️ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://www.metacastpodcast.com Support us:

In this episode, Chase Dimond and Cardinal Mason discuss:- DTC Fallen Angels- Hormozi: Is Saturation Really a Thing?- Software Tools We Can't Live Without

Ralph and Kasim discuss why the traditional role of a media buyer is evolving in the age of AI and algorithms. They emphasize the importance of letting the machines do the work and resisting the urge to constantly tweak and make changes. They explain that media buyers now need to focus more on analysis, measurement, and understanding attribution to effectively manage campaigns. They also address the challenge of managing client expectations and the need to educate clients on the new reality of media buying.Chapters:00:00:00 - Media Buyers: Why Your Job Is NOT Doing Your Job00:03:17 - Stepping Away from a Personality Business: Emphasizing Effective Media Buying.00:06:39 - Understanding Media Buying for CMOS: Navigating the Evolving Landscape.00:10:26 - Enhancing Productivity: Leveraging the Power of Video AI.00:12:38 - Unconventional Thinking and Business Strategy: Maximizing Results.00:15:49 - Reaching the End of Optimization: A Bittersweet Conclusion.00:17:53 - The Importance of Google Optimization and Resisting Premature Tweaks.00:20:52 - Struggles of Justifying Existence and Productivity in Specific Industries.00:25:56 - The Role of Caretakers in Advertising and the Growing Influence of Software Tools.00:29:12 - The Impact of Content and URL Expansion on Sales.00:31:12 - Gaining Momentum: Advantage Plus Campaigns and Machine Learning in Ecommerce.00:34:18 - The New Job of Media Buying: Analyzing, Measuring, and Reviewing During the Learning Phase.00:36:37 - Managing Clients in Media Buying: Addressing Expectations and Educating on New Realities.00:37:40 - Summary: Mistakes and Lessons Learned in International Campaigns.00:40:42 - Success Story: Five Signed Cases from a Personal Injury Marketing Campaign.00:42:53 - Achieving Massive Settlements through Patience and Strategy: Another Successful Campaign.LINKS AND RESOURCES:OpusNo Locked Doors EbookEpisode 506: How to Sell Your Business With Investment Banker Greg SmithEpisode 503: Your USP: The reMarkable Method to Sell More of Your Products OnlineAyotu Case for Remarkable 2

Eli is joined by colleague Shawn Lillemo, Head of Software Development at their firm Harrity, to talk about the firm's tech journey.  Shawn and Eli talk about why and how the firm started its own software development team to create tools to improve how it handles its patent preparation and prosecution work, Shawn's superstar team in Ukraine, the future role of AI, and much more: The slow embrace of technology by patent firms United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO)'s adoption of technology and where they are now How Shawn's background as an attorney, patent examiner, and creating software for his college's facilities department led him to his current role First macro created for Harrity Creation of Patentprufer - a tool for tracking information about patent examiners Lessons learned from building an enterprise software team at a law firm Stories about Shawn's team building its first software tools How Shawn's team in Ukraine has managed to continue to successfully develop software during the war Funneling and prioritizing endless amount of ideas to create valuable software patent tools Five year journey of creating and launching PatentHub, Harrity's enterprise task management system Whether AI will replace patent attorneys  

Having the right freight broker software especially when it comes to freight broker sales is truly a game changer. If you need help with how to get shippers as a freight broker these freight broker software tools are designed to help you every step of the way. Get a pen and paper, jot down some notes, and Enjoy!   Timestamps: [00:00] Introduction [00:18] #1 Zoominfo.com - The platform provides users with access to contact information and company profiles, which can be used to research potential customers and create targeted lists. [01:45] #2 Hunter.io - is an online service that offers various services for finding emails by name or phone number. It's one of several similar services like Gmail Finder which can help you find your lost emails easily. Special Deal! To get the best pricing & offers from Hunter.io kindly go to: www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/Hunter [02:53] #3 Gong.io - is a SaaS company that leverages artificial intelligence to analyze conversations and eventually enable sales departments to understand the marketing strategies that are working and those that aren't. [04:06] #4 Zoom.us - Zoom is a cloud-based video conferencing platform that can be used for video conferencing meetings, audio conferencing, webinars, meeting recordings, and live chat. [05:22] #5 Zoho CRM - Zoho CRM acts as a single repository to bring your sales, marketing, and customer support activities together, and streamline your process, policy, and people in one platform. Plus they are very COST EFFECTIVE! [06:45] BONUS TIP! [08:55] Get Your Freight Broker Training NOW!!! - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com [09:15] Get on the WAITLIST! for Freight Broker Sales Accelerator - www.FreightBrokerBootCamp.com/Waitlist [09:58] Subscribe, Rate & Review! ---------------------------------- If you enjoyed this episode, please RATE / REVIEW and SUBSCRIBE to ensure you never miss an episode. Connect w/ Dennis & Learn More! Connect with me on LinkedIn Learn to Become A Freight Broker/Agent in 30 Days or Less! Watch Freight Broker Training Videos FREE Recently Ranked "Top 30 Freight Podcast"

My guest on the show today is Roy Olivier, CEO and President of Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS). Research Solutions, Inc. (NASDAQ: RSSS) provides cloud-based technologies to streamline the process of obtaining, managing, and creating intellectual property. Founded in 2006 as Reprints Desk, the company was a pioneer in developing solutions to serve researchers. I did an interview on Planet MicroCap with Avi Fisher from Long Cast Advisors, where he described his thesis about Research Solutions, and so I wanted to invite on Roy to better understand the company, as well as: The company's pivot from an individual articles model to a platform model Industry tailwinds and headwinds What the company looks like in an OpenAccess world, and; Where he would like to see the company in 3-5 years With that, please enjoy my conversation with Roy Olivier, CEO and President of Research Solutions, Inc. For more information about Research Solutions, Inc., please visit: https://www.researchsolutions.com/ Today's episode is sponsored by: Socialsuite takes the complexity out of Environmental, Social, and Governance or ESG reporting. Socialsuite helps organizations to measure, monitor and report on their progress to create value through ESG in order to raise capital, improve brand and reputation, as well as mitigate risk. Socialsuite's software platform makes ESG reporting fast, simple and affordable. Companies can start building a baseline report in under 60 minutes and start reporting publicly within 30 days. Start your ESG journey - today. Visit https://www.socialsuitehq.com/ to learn more. This podcast was recorded and is being made available by SNN, Inc. (together with its affiliates and its and their employees, “SNN”) solely for informational purposes. SNN is not providing or undertaking to provide any financial, economic, legal, accounting, tax, or other advice in or by virtue of this podcast. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions provided in this podcast are general in nature, and such information, statements, comments, views, and opinions, and the viewing of/listening to this podcast are not intended to be and should not be construed as the provision of investment advice by SNN. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast do not constitute and should not be construed as an offer to buy or sell any securities or to make or consider any investment or other course of action. The information, statements, comments, views, and opinions expressed in this podcast (including by guest speakers who are not officers, employees, or agents of SNN) are not necessarily those of SNN and may not be current. Reference to any specific third-party entity, product, service, materials, or content does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by the SNN. SNN assumes no responsibility or liability for the accuracy or completeness of the content contained in third party materials or on third party sites referenced in this podcast or the compliance with applicable laws of such materials and/or links referenced herein. The views expressed by guest speakers are their own and their appearance on this podcast does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. SNN does not make any representation or warranty as to the accuracy or completeness of any of the information, statements, comments, views, or opinions contained in this podcast, which may include forward-looking statements where actual results may differ materially. SNN does not undertake any obligation whatsoever to provide any form of update, amendment, change, or correction to any of the information, statements, comments, views or opinions set forth in this podcast. SNN EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ANY AND ALL LIABILITY OR RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, CONSEQUENTIAL OR OTHER DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY INDIVIDUAL'S USE OF, REFERENCE TO, RELIANCE ON, OR INABILITY TO USE, THIS PODCAST OR THE INFORMATION PRESENTED IN THIS PODCAST. By accessing this podcast, the listener acknowledges that the entire contents and design of this podcast, are the property of SNN, or used by SNN with permission, and are protected under U.S. and international copyright and trademark laws. Except as otherwise provided herein, users of this podcast may save and use information contained in the podcast only for personal or other non-commercial educational purposes. No other use, including without limitation, reproduction, retransmission, or editing of this podcast may be made without the prior written consent of SNN.

Join Andrew Morgans and Marc Jepsen, CEO of ManageByStats, as they talk about software tools for managing your Amazon business. Listen to these Amazon experts as they share how tools can help sellers manage their business and what Carbon6 and ManageByStats are doing to support them.   Find Startup Hustle Everywhere: https://gigb.co/l/YEh5   This episode is sponsored by Full Scale: https://fullscale.io   Learn more about ManageByStats: https://managebystats.com   Learn more about Marknology: https://www.marknology.com/  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.