Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown. 89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne
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Welcome to the balanced FLUX Podcast, where your journey towards self-discovery, growth, and achieving a harmonious balance in life begins. I am Tany McLeod, the founder, producer, and host of this podcast, and I invite you to join me every Sunday at 1 pm UTC for an enlightening experience that aims to guide you through the complexities of mental health and personal productivity, paving the way for a balanced life. What You Will Discover: • Mental Health Insights: Understand the intricacies ...
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Welcome to The Best Practices Show, hosted by Kirk Behrendt, founder of ACT Dental (https://www.actdental.com/) and a leader in dental practice coaching. This podcast is your gateway to discovering the hidden gems and tactics used by the most successful dental practices worldwide. At ACT Dental, we have meticulously curated strategies that have consistently proven effective in elevating dental practices. Our podcast, The Best Practices Show, extends our commitment to sharing this wealth of k ...
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Welcome to The Hero Within Podcast!™ I'm your host, Karen Hall. I’ve always been a truth seeker and over forty years ago, I began a deeply spiritual quest to understand myself and others. With the challenges of my early life and ongoing adversity, I hungered to understand myself and others. I found my calling in helping entrepreneurs and others learn incorporate these life lessons and envision their dreams as a reality. If you ask anyone what they want, ultimately, we all want to be happier, ...
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"The Outlier Mindset," a podcast for those who dare to live differently. Our show looks into the lives of peak performers from various fields, unraveling the unique stories and the distinct paths they've taken to find success. Each episode is a journey into the heart of what it means to be an outlier. Join podcast host Rodman Schley, a serial entrepreneur, real estate investment expert, award-winning and Emmy nominated television producer and host, published author and keynote speaker as he ...
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What is American Food? is a podcast exploring the many stories that make up our food system. Through storytelling, we reveal how our U.S. food system is designed - identifying where we can most impact hunger relief, climate change, and economic stability for families everywhere. Co-hosts Hannah Semler and Ali Berlow take a broad and deep dive into food systems, in a format that questions, informs, and discusses the nature of how we understand where our food comes from in the U.S. The first f ...
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Whether you saw the Hollywood film about Sam’s story or not, make sure you listen as Sam talks about his life story: from being a drug dealer and incredibly violent man, his life-changes as he became a Christian and then his decision to fight against the LRA (Lord’s Resistance Army) to free children in South Sudan, who had been kidnapped to be part…
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881: 3 Alignment Hacks for Busy Dentists – Heather Crockett
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27:57When you don't have alignment, bad things happen. In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Heather Crockett, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share three hacks to prevent misalignment and burnout from happening in your practice. To learn how to proactively keep your team aligned, listen to Episode 881 of The Best Practi…
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880: Metric Mondays: “I Feel Like We Should Produce More!” – Dr. Barrett Straub
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19:40You feel like you should be producing more. But just doing more isn't the answer! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down the one basic equation you need to know to produce more while working less. Stop spending 220 days at the office! To learn how to produce more the right way, list…
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Andy Bannister - Author of How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot
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32:52Andy is the Director of Solas and author of the book 'How to Talk About Jesus Without Looking Like An Idiot'. Andy chatted with Clayton about asking good questions as a basis of any conversations about faith... and he suggests ways to answer tricky questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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879: Katrina Sanders Asks: Are You Smarter Than a Periodontist? – Katrina Sanders
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2:06:05Hygienists and periodontists have different roles in a practice. But that doesn't mean hygienists aren't as smart! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt shares their recent Master Class by Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to test your knowledge and skills in diagnosing various cases. Are you smarter than a periodontist? To …
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878: 5 Cybersecurity Mistakes Dentists Make That Are Putting Their Businesses in Jeopardy – Travis Wentworth
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44:44Are you neglecting cybersecurity? You won't be starting today! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings in Travis Wentworth, cybersecurity expert from Intelligence Quest, to share five mistakes you're making that are putting your practice at risk. Cybersecurity is no longer an option! To learn how to protect your business fr…
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877: Metric Mondays: What is Your “Production Story”? – Dr. Barrett Straub
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20:12You can't unbuild operatories. So, before you start building, there are a few important questions to answer about production. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down your production story and explain why you don't need as many patients as you think. Stop the churn-and-burn dentistry …
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Renée Bondi was engaged to be married and had a beautiful singing voice, a thriving career as a music teacher, and a loving family. But then one night a bizarre accident shattered her spine and left her quadriplegic - waking up and suddenly diving off her bed. Her life changed forever. Unwilling to accept that her life was over, Renée searched her …
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876: The Kois-Coachman Digital Dentistry Event & The IntraOral Scanner Festival – Dr. Christian Coachman
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43:14You might use a scanner every single day. But that alone won't make you an expert! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to share highlights from his recent collaboration event with Dr. John Kois, as well as the upcoming IntraOral Scanner Festival where you can t…
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875: Freedom Starts Here: Work Less and Gain More – Dr. Barrett Straub
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54:40Are you feeling trapped at work? Do you wish you had more time outside of your practice? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to give you the treatment plan for regaining the freedom you deserve. Your practice should serve your life — not the other way around! To learn the steps of int…
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874: Metric Mondays: True Profit: What You Actually Take Home – Dr. Barrett Straub
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21:29Gross profit and net profit both sound great. But there's one key difference you need to know! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down true profit, the amount of dollars you get to take home to your family, to invest in your practice, and to plan for your future. To learn how to anal…
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Ben Fielding - 'First Hymn' Single Release
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29:44Along with Chris Tomlin, Ben Fielding has released a new single, 'First Hymn' which is a reworking of the world’s oldest Christian hymn discovered with lyrics and musical notation. The song launch comes ahead of the release of a documentary, ‘The First Hymn’, produced by Undeceptions, which tracks the discovery of the old hymn on papyrus in the san…
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873: Small Spaces, Big Challenges: The Keys to Esthetic & Functional Success with the Congenitally Missing Lateral Incisor – Dr. Dennis Hartlieb
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1:46:50What is the best solution for missing teeth? It depends on several key factors! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, CEO and co-founder of Dental Online Training, simplifies this complicated topic using some of his greatest case examples. With the proper techniques and assessments, you can achieve life-changing outcomes fo…
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Dr Beryl D’Souza is the key Indian leader for Dignity Freedom Network (DFN) and she chatted with Clayton about their work in India with those in abject poverty (specific focus on anti-trafficking). Dr Beryl is an Indian national and explained how the work of DFN seeing lives transformed as women and girls discover their value and worth and are set …
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872: The 3 Biggest Lies Dentists Tell Themselves – Miranda Beeson
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48:53You’ve added more patients, more providers, and more time in the office. So, why isn't there more money in the bank? In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to uncover three of the biggest lies holding you back from a better practice and better life. Start working smarter, n…
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871: Metric Mondays: Gross Profit Percentage: The Health Indicator of Your Practice – Dr. Barrett Straub
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18:02You might think your profit margin is healthy. But is it, really? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down gross profit percentage, the real health indicator of your practice. To learn what a good profit margin looks like and how to start improving yours, listen to Episode 871 of The …
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Peter Goldsworthy - The Cancer Finishing School
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23:08Dr Peter Goldsworthy chatted to Clayton about his book, The Cancer Finishing School and explains that he uses a heavy dose of gallows humour to come to terms with his new reality of an incurable cancer. He has a fascinating story of looking at cancer from a doctor's perspective and then as the individual involved. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…
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870: The Oral-Systemic Myth – Katrina Sanders
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45:40You may have a healthy practice. But do you have healthy patients? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Katrina Sanders, The Dental WINEgenist, to expose some of the biggest myths of the oral-systemic link869. Doing the bare minimum is not enough! To help patients achieve better health and a better quality of life, li…
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869: The Future of Private Practice: Debra’s Top Tips from the APDP Meeting – Debra Engelhardt-Nash
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52:56We've all heard that private practice dentistry is dying. But now is the best time to own and grow your practice! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Debra Engelhardt-Nash, co-founder of The Nash Institute, to share highlights from the latest APDP meeting that will empower you and your team to create a better pract…
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J. Warner Wallace is a Cold-Case Detective, Author, Speaker, Senior Fellow at the Colson Center for Christian Worldview, and Adjunct Professor of Apologetics at Talbot School of Theology, Gateway Seminary, and Southern Evangelical Seminary. Clayton chatted with Jim about his recently updated book, Cold-Case Christianity, in which he shares his stor…
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Graham Jenke - honorary member of the Redback Motorcycle Club
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23:24In 2008, Lutheran pastor Graham Jenke met a group of bikers in a South Australian Hotel. He’s now spent over a decade sharing the gospel as an honorary member of the Redback Motorcycle Club. He shares his story with Clayton. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media
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868: Metric Mondays: Understanding Overhead Percentage: The Silent Profit Killer – Dr. Barrett Straub
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26:27Something is quietly killing your profit — and it’s not what you think! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down one of the most misunderstood numbers in dentistry. They explain the myths of overhead percentage, what a healthy overhead percentage looks like, and ways for you to lower …
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867: From Artist to Technician: Unlocking the Power of Whole-Brain Dentistry – Dr. Charlie Ward & Joshua Polansky
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35:04Are you a dentist who is an artist, scientist, or maybe even a therapist? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Charlie Ward, visiting faculty member from The Pankey Institute, and Joshua Polansky, owner of Niche Dental Studio, to share how success in dentistry requires both hemispheres of your brain. Dentistry isn…
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866: Hourly vs. Salary: The Legal Do’s and Don’ts Every Dentist Must Know – Alan Twigg
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53:08Should you pay your team hourly or salary? Before you decide, there are some important things to know and consider! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings in Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Ericksen & Associates, to demystify the key differences and explain the most surprising misconceptions of paying a salary. To find out wh…
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865: Metric Mondays: How Many Days Do You Work for Free? – Dr. Barrett Straub
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16:21How many days do you work for free? You're probably thinking, “I don't!” But you may be shocked after doing the math. In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down a new important KPI: days worked for free. They explain why it happens, how to calculate this number, and what you can do afte…
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864: Why Your Patients Are in Perio Purgatory – Rachel Wall
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37:03Your patients aren't truly healthy, but they're also not losing teeth. This “gray area” is keeping them in perio purgatory! In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Rachel Wall, CEO and founder of Inspired Hygiene, to explain what perio purgatory is, why it’s dangerous, and how to pull patients out of it to improve their …
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Investigator V – International Justic Mission
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31:42This week, Clayton chats to a man whose name we can’t even use… Working for the International Justice Mission… “Investigator V” spends years building cases against slave traffickers to enable governments around the world to provide true justice to those without a voice… See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…
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863: Want to Drop a Few PPOs? Here is What You Should Consider – Sandi Hudson
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49:12Are you overwhelmed trying to navigate PPOs? Then keep listening! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Sandi Hudson, founder of Unlock the PPO, to decode some of the biggest challenges when dropping PPOs. You didn't go to dental school to deal with insurance. Let the experts do it for you! To learn more about Sandi’…
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862: Metric Mondays: What You Don't Know About Net Collections Percentage – Dr. Barrett Straub
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16:53Collecting 95% sounds great. But there's a big problem: you're leaving 5% on the table! In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down net collections percentage. You'll learn why 95% isn't as great as it sounds, how it’s killing your practice, and what you can do to raise this KPI. To lear…
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861: Dental Lab Secrets Exposed: What You Really Should Know About the Best Dentist & Lab Tech Relationships – Dr. Christopher Mazzola, Dr. Charlie Ward, & Joshua Polansky
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1:14:21Do you ever wonder what your dental techs really think about you? In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christopher Mazzola and Dr. Charlie Ward to pick the brain of Joshua Polansky, owner of Niche Dental Studio, to answer your burning questions and to reveal the secret to a great relationship and partnership with …
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Josh McDowell - Author of Set Free to Choose Right
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18:07Josh McDowell joins Clayton. He has authored 150 books in 128 languages, his latest is about equipping our kids to make great moral choices for life – Set Free To Choose Right. “Every Christian kid I meet will tell me what is right and what is wrong…but what almost none of them can tell me is, why is it right or why is it wrong.” See omnystudio.com…
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860: Proven Retention Strategies for Dental Teams – Miranda Beeson
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1:08:18You want great people in your practice. But it’s a challenge to find them, and an even bigger challenge to keep them! In this episode of Practical Solutions Day, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share their proven strategies to keep great team members engaged and wanting to stay. To learn how to build and re…
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859: Metric Mondays: The Truth About Write-Off Percentage – Dr. Barrett Straub
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17:39You might think you know your write-off percentage. But do you, really? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down this important KPI. They explain what it is, how it affects your profitability, and countermeasures to start adding some percentage points back to your bottom line. For ste…
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Clayton welcomed Ittay Flescher into the studio during a recent visit to Melbourne. Ittay is the Education Director at Kids4Peace Jerusalem, an interfaith movement for Israelis and Palestinians, which is a program of Seeds of Peace. He is also the Jerusalem correspondent for Melbourne’s Jewish Independent and co-host of the podcast From the Yarra R…
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858: Myo Made Simple: Integrating a Myofunctional Screener into Dental Hygiene Practice – Brittny Murphy
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1:39:44In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, ACT shares their latest Master Class by Brittny Murphy, founder of CT Orofacial Myology, who explains the long-term dental, mental, and overall health benefits of introducing myofunctional screening and therapy to patients of all ages. With a quick, pain-free, and non-invasive screening, you can save valuab…
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857: Really Tough Conversations Done Right – Carlie Einarson
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29:05Are you scared of tough conversations? Do you avoid them at all costs? Then it could cost you your practice! To help you avert future crisis, Kirk Behrendt brings back Carlie Einarson, one of ACT’s amazing coaches, to share a framework for having good, productive conflict and building a culture of trust. Put an end to false harmony in your practice…
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856: Metric Monday: Net Production – Dr. Barrett Straub
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14:19Every year, you set gross production goals. But is that the right number to focus on? In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down the most overlooked number: net production. To learn how focusing on this metric will increase profitability, listen to Episode 856 of The Best Practices Show…
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Bonnie Hancock - Athlete & author of The Girl who Touched the Stars
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28:07Bonnie Hancock completed a gruelling 12,700-kilometre journey around Australia solo in a surf ski, becoming the fastest ever paddler to circumnavigate the continent, the first Australian woman to circumnavigate the continent by paddle, and the youngest person to do so. She chatted with Clayton about how shark & croc encounters and the resilience ne…
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855: Dentistry 3.0 - A Sneak Peek Behind the Scenes – Dr. Christian Coachman
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43:53In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, to reveal his latest project, Dentistry 3.0. He explains what this new model of care is, why you need to get on board, and the future of dentistry as technology and AI rapidly evolves in this space. To learn how to stay ahead…
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What is it like sitting outside the office of a US President? Peggy Grande, EA to Ronald Reagan, joins Clayton to talk all things politics. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media
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854: How to Build a Team That Stays – Miranda Beeson
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56:54Ask yourself this: would you want to work for you? If you answered no or maybe, keep listening! To help you become a magnetic and influential leader that makes people stay, Kirk Behrendt brings back Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share four key elements to building a great, loyal team that never wants to leave. To learn how to be a…
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Healing From Opioid Addiction Through Holistic Wellness With Karen Hall and Lisa Urbanski
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24:01In this episode of The Hero Within Podcast, host Karen Hall interviews Lisa Urbanski, a holistic wellness advocate from Manitoba, Canada. Lisa shares her profound story of overcoming opioid addiction and embracing her highly sensitive and empathic nature. Struggling with these traits from a young age, Lisa turned to substances to cope, which led to…
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853: Metric Monday: Gross Production – Dr. Barrett Straub
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15:14In this episode of Metric Mondays, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, to break down gross production, its challenges, and why you should take a closer look at your numbers. Think you have it all figured out? There's still more to learn! To discover what you need to know about gross production, listen to Episode 853 of The Best…
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Finding Your Flow: Mastering Life's Currents via balanced FLUX! Life is a journey, much like a river's flow – ever-changing, sometimes calm, sometimes turbulent. balanced FLUX provides you with a philosophy and practical tools to navigate this flow with greater ease. You'll discover how to embrace change as an opportunity for growth rather than a s…
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852: The Dental Collaboration You Can't Afford to Miss: DSD and Kois – Dr. Christian Coachman & Dr. Dean Kois
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36:47In this episode of Clinical Edge Fridays, Dr. Christian Coachman, founder of Digital Smile Design, brings in a very special guest. Dr. Dean Kois, son of the living legend, Dr. John Kois, shares what it’s like working with one of dentistry’s greatest, why the Kois Center was created, and about the upcoming collaboration course with DSD that you don'…
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How would your life change if you died today, but God offered you the chance to come back to earth? Hear Colin Perry’s story. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Positive Media
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851: Embracing Conflict for Practice Growth – Dr. Barrett Straub & Miranda Beeson
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1:12:25We’re taught that conflict is bad and it’s to be avoided. But what if you embraced it instead? To teach you how, Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Barrett Straub, ACT’s CEO, and Miranda Beeson, ACT’s director of education, to share the tools to help you have productive conflict in your practice. Conflict is where growth happens! To start getting excite…
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