Better Practice. Better Life. : How Our Community Finds Both
Here at ACT, there’s one thing we live by: “Better practice. Better life.”
The “better practice” part is fairly simple. All dentists want a practice that’s profitable, efficient, healthy, and brimming with loyal patients. A better practice means hiring the right people and creating a culture your whole team loves.
But what does it mean to have a better life? The answer is different for everyone. Some dentists might say . . .
“I want to clock out by 3:00pm, so I can pick up my kids from school.”
“I want to work four days a week, so I have more time to spend with family.”
“I want to give up some control, so I can take more days off.”
So many dentists are focused on having a better practice that they miss out on having a better life. The way we see it, a better practice allows you to have a better life.
We want you to have a better life—and so does our community. All the doctors in this video are part of the Best Practices Association, and by joining, you get a chance to pick their brains and learn the secrets to a better life. If these dentists figured it out, then so can you!
Take the first step towards a better practice AND a better life by tuning in to Kirk's conversation with Dr. Tito Norris. Listen to the whole episode for free!Kirk Behrendt
Kirk Behrendt is a renowned consultant and speaker in the dental industry, known for his expertise in helping dentists create better practices and better lives. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Kirk has dedicated his professional life to optimizing the best systems and practices in dentistry. Kirk has been a featured speaker at every major dental meeting in the United States. His company, ACT Dental, has consistently been ranked as one of the top dental consultants in Dentistry Today's annual rankings for the past 10 years. In addition, ACT Dental was named one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States by Inc Magazine, appearing on their Inc 5000 list. Kirk's motivational skills are widely recognized in the dental industry. Dr. Peter Dawson of The Dawson Academy has referred to Kirk as "THE best motivator I have ever heard." Kirk has also assembled a trusted team of advisor experts who work with dentists to customize individual solutions that meet their unique needs. When he's not motivating dentists and their teams, Kirk enjoys coaching his children's sports teams and spending time with his amazing wife, Sarah, and their four children, Kinzie, Lily, Zoe, and Bo.
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