AVERAGE ASSOCIATE: “When I’m ready to start or buy a practice, I’ll let the dental brokers know that I’m looking.”
THRIVING ASSOCIATE: “I know that the process to finding (or acquiring) a practice starts long before “I’m ready" and usually won’t involve the practices that are on the market through a dental broker. I know the techniques to have the best chance of keeping my intentions hidden from my current employer so I won’t get fired.”
These are just 5 (of many more) situations that you’ll be more prepared for once you know the framework to thrive as an associate.
It took me years of research, networking, and lots of trial-and-error to discover the steps to take to develop the skills to thrive as an associate.
The great news for you is that these skills and this framework can be taught, practiced, and perfected.
How come they don’t teach this in dental school?
Dental schools are in the business of graduating dentists that are proficient in the skills required to be a general dentist.
They aren’t in the business of teaching their students the framework and techniques to thrive as an associate and, if they so desire, become a practice owner one day.
If you want to thrive as an associate and learn what it takes to become a successful practice owner, you need to invest in yourself to learn these skills now and practice them everyday.
Most people seek out the skills and framework to thrive as an associate because their current routines aren’t solving their problems or getting them ahead. Are you sick and tired of: