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924: From Educator to Entrepreneur: Dr. Jeff Henneberg’s Journey to Dental Practice Ownership – Dr. Jeff Henneberg

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Being a dentist isn't easy, and neither is being an entrepreneur. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Jeff Henneberg, co-founder of Smile Source Spokane, to share his path from being an educator to entrepreneurship and offer his words of wisdom and encouragement for current and future practice owners. To learn the essential tools and skills of entrepreneurship, listen to Episode 924 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Dr. Henneberg:


More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:


Episode Resources:


Main Takeaways:

  • Entrepreneurship is a learnable skill, not something innate.
  • Whether it’s Smile Source or not, find a community to be a part of.
  • Balance your time and your life. It will make you a better human being.
  • Keep on giving. It’s when you're giving that you’ll feel like you're truly living.
  • Figure out who you are and what is important to you about the role of dentistry.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:40 Dr. Henneberg’s background and what pulled him into dentistry.

11:12 Can entrepreneurship be taught?

12:42 Bumps in the road and lessons learned.

19:26 The community of Smile Source.

22:08 The dark side of entrepreneurship.

25:08 The importance of finding a community.

27:50 Figure out who you are.

30:11 More bumps in the road and lessons learned.

34:03 The future for Dr. Henneberg.

36:04 The importance of controlling your time.

40:57 Final thoughts.

Dr. Jeff Henneberg Bio:

Dr. Jeff Henneberg is the co-founder of Smile Source Spokane. Smile Source Spokane helps people from all over the state and Inland Empire achieve oral health and feel confident about their smiles. For over 15 years, more than 3,000 people from over five states in the West and Canada have trusted their care to Smile Source Ellingsen-Henneberg Dental.

Dr. Henneberg has been an educator for dental students through the University of Washington Dental School and has hosted educational events in various subjects regarding oral care. He is a charter member of the Inland Empire Perio Study Club, which is one of the longest running educational clubs in the country. He provides implant, surgical, and consultation care for the Benewah Medical Clinic and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the ADA®, WSDA, SDDS, and serves on the dental advisory board of Smile Source.

In his spare time, Dr. Henneberg enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, skiing, and hiking with his family. He is married with two children.

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Being a dentist isn't easy, and neither is being an entrepreneur. In this episode, Kirk Behrendt brings in Dr. Jeff Henneberg, co-founder of Smile Source Spokane, to share his path from being an educator to entrepreneurship and offer his words of wisdom and encouragement for current and future practice owners. To learn the essential tools and skills of entrepreneurship, listen to Episode 924 of The Best Practices Show!

Learn More About Dr. Henneberg:


More Helpful Links for a Better Practice & a Better Life:


Episode Resources:


Main Takeaways:

  • Entrepreneurship is a learnable skill, not something innate.
  • Whether it’s Smile Source or not, find a community to be a part of.
  • Balance your time and your life. It will make you a better human being.
  • Keep on giving. It’s when you're giving that you’ll feel like you're truly living.
  • Figure out who you are and what is important to you about the role of dentistry.

Snippets:

0:00 Introduction.

1:40 Dr. Henneberg’s background and what pulled him into dentistry.

11:12 Can entrepreneurship be taught?

12:42 Bumps in the road and lessons learned.

19:26 The community of Smile Source.

22:08 The dark side of entrepreneurship.

25:08 The importance of finding a community.

27:50 Figure out who you are.

30:11 More bumps in the road and lessons learned.

34:03 The future for Dr. Henneberg.

36:04 The importance of controlling your time.

40:57 Final thoughts.

Dr. Jeff Henneberg Bio:

Dr. Jeff Henneberg is the co-founder of Smile Source Spokane. Smile Source Spokane helps people from all over the state and Inland Empire achieve oral health and feel confident about their smiles. For over 15 years, more than 3,000 people from over five states in the West and Canada have trusted their care to Smile Source Ellingsen-Henneberg Dental.

Dr. Henneberg has been an educator for dental students through the University of Washington Dental School and has hosted educational events in various subjects regarding oral care. He is a charter member of the Inland Empire Perio Study Club, which is one of the longest running educational clubs in the country. He provides implant, surgical, and consultation care for the Benewah Medical Clinic and the Coeur d’Alene Tribe. He is a member of the American Academy of Dental Sleep Medicine, the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, the ADA®, WSDA, SDDS, and serves on the dental advisory board of Smile Source.

In his spare time, Dr. Henneberg enjoys spending time outdoors golfing, skiing, and hiking with his family. He is married with two children.

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