Beyond The Bottom Line: A Great Culture Leads To More Profit & Freedom
Are you chained to the grind? Do you work hard with little return? If the answer is yes, you’re not alone. We know two dentists who felt the same way…until they joined the Best Practices Association.
These dentists are Dr. Matt and Sarah Karls. Matt’s father was a dentist with his very own practice. After he retired, Matt and his wife took over the family business.
They immediately ran into obstacles—slow profits, long hours and misaligned team members. Matt and Sarah reached out for advice, and what they got wasn’t enough. They didn’t want to focus on money and profits. They wanted to focus on culture and a sense of connection.
That’s when Matt and Sarah found the BPA. In this community, they teamed up with pro coaches who listened to them. They uncovered strategies to work less hours and spend more time with their kids—because they’re not going to stay kids forever! Now, Matt and Sarah are running the practice they’ve always envisioned.
Many people worry about the bottom line. We go beyond the bottom line. Start your journey to a better practice AND a better life by joining the Best Practices Association!
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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