1,000 Episodes Later: How the YES Model Changed Practices
1,000 episodes. Thousands of hours of content. Hundreds of dental practices changed forever. At the Dental A Team, we believe running a practice doesn’t have to be overwhelming. And after recording 1,000 episodes of our podcast, one thing has become crystal clear: Sustainable success comes down to one thing—saying YES! We call it the YES Model: You. Earnings. Systems.
YES to leadership clarity.
YES to profit strategy.
YES to systems that scale.
And we’ve seen it work in hundreds of practices—from startups to $5M+ groups. Here's how it works—and how you can implement it in your office today.
YOU: The Fulfilled Leader Behind the Practice
A practice can only grow as far as its leader evolves. That’s why the YES Model starts with YOU.
Signs your practice is stuck at the “You” level:
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You’re constantly the bottleneck
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Your personal life is on pause for your practice
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Your vision changes monthly—or hasn’t been set
Top Podcast Episodes for Leadership Growth:
If you want your practice to serve your life—not the other way around—you must start by focusing on your mindset, clarity, and fulfillment.
Quick reflection:
What do you need to stop doing to become a more fulfilled, effective leader?
EARNINGS: Profit with Purpose, Not Just Production
Production feeds your ego.
Profit feeds your family.
Many practices chase higher production but forget to track what truly matters—collections, margins, and costs. Profit isn’t just a nice-to-have; it’s the engine that reduces stress, fuels growth, and supports your lifestyle.
Key Episodes for Boosting Profitability:
In our consulting, we focus heavily on overhead scorecards, KPI dashboards, and collections systems. Why? Because once the numbers are clear, the right systems become obvious.
Quick reflection:
Are you producing more but taking home less? What numbers aren’t you watching that you should be?
SYSTEMS: Build a Practice That Runs Without You
Systems create predictable results.
Without them, you’re stuck in chaos, constantly putting out fires.
The YES Model puts systems last for a reason—you shouldn’t build systems until you’ve clarified your leadership vision and financial goals.
Must-Listen Episodes on Systems:
We help clients implement 12 monthly system themes—ranging from leadership and billing to case acceptance and hygiene. This structure makes scaling manageable and sustainable.
Quick reflection:
What area of your practice still depends on YOU? Is it preventing growth?
🎉 Celebrating 1,000 Episodes (And What’s Next)
From the early days of hiking in Yosemite and dreaming up this podcast…
To now—over 1,000 episodes later—we're humbled, grateful, and more energized than ever.
We created this podcast to be a place of practical support, leadership growth, and real results for dental professionals like you. Thank you for being part of this journey.
If you’re ready to say YES to:
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Clarity as a leader
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Financial peace in your business
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Systems that scale with your team
We’re here for it—and we’d love to support you.
👉 Get started with the Dental A Team here: www.TheDentalATeam.com/growth
We love nothing more than to make sure your dental practice is truly THRIVING!
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