In this solo episode, Dr. Bruce Baird answers a vital question from a startup dentist:
"How do I schedule for productivity from the beginning?"
Bruce lays out a clear and powerful roadmap that flips the traditional scheduling mindset on its head. Instead of squeezing new patients into hygiene or cramming your day with 10-minute blocks, he urges you to design every hour of your schedule around production goals—not time.
- How to schedule a comprehensive exam to set the stage
- Why patients over 25 should always see the doctor first
- How to avoid the “Crown of the Month Club” trap
- Why startup docs should never dip below $450/hour
- The hidden cost of poor front-desk scheduling habits
- How Clinical Calibration aligns your team and supercharges your growth
Whether you’re opening your doors or 20 years into practice, this episode gives you the tools to produce more, stress less, and lead a team that’s firing on all cylinders.
Key Listener Reflection Questions
- Do I control my schedule—or does it control me?
- Is my team aligned on how and why we book new patients the way we do?
- Am I prioritizing low-value “busyness” or high-value productivity in my startup systems?
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