You Can't Fix Your Dental Practice Alone
Buying a new home is exciting…until everything starts to break.
At first glance, the house looks great. After a few months of living in it, though, problems seem to come out of nowhere. The dryer breaks down. A pipe bursts under the sink. The gutters are clogged with leaves.
Some homeowners might say, “I can fix this!” They pull out a toolbox, search tutorials online and attempt something they’ve never done before. The result? They’re soaked, sore and frustrated…and the dryer is still broken.
Smart homeowners know when to call in the experts. So do smart dental owners!
When something goes wrong, you don’t have to deal with it alone. Just like calling a plumber, electrician or contractor, you can always rely on your ACT coach. No matter what you need help with—systems, core values, culture, leadership—your coach is the expert to call. (Don’t have a coach? It’s never too late to connect with one!)
Dental school doesn’t prepare you to run a business. That’s what a coach can do…and so can a study club! Listen to Ariel Juday, one of our amazing ACT coaches, explain why you should join a study club.
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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