It’s not every day you hit 1,000 of anything—especially podcast episodes! But here we are. The Dental A Team just crossed a milestone we’re incredibly proud of: 1,000 podcast episodes helping dentists and teams lead better, grow stronger, and build practices that truly serve their lives.
Looking back, one success framework has stood the test of time and continues to help practices scale sustainably: the YES Model.
YES = You, Earnings, Systems
This framework is simple—but powerful. It helps practices get aligned, profitable, and systematized so they can stop operating in chaos and start building momentum.
Let’s break it down, along with our most downloaded episodes that bring this model to life.
? YOU: The Leader Comes First
Every thriving practice starts with a centered, clear, fulfilled leader. That’s why we start the YES Model with You.
This isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters.
?? Podcast Highlights:
#17: Goals Are Lost Without Accountability
#551: Leaders, You Need to Decide
#940: What Leaders Should NOT Do
#948: The CEO Visionary + OM Implementer
Ask yourself: Do you have clarity on what you want? Are you leading with intention—or reacting to the day-to-day fires?
The practices that evolve most successfully have CEOs (yes, that’s you, Doctor) who take care of their vision, mindset, and personal growth first.
?? EARNINGS: Profit Over Production
We say it all the time—collections ? profitability.
A bigger top line doesn’t always mean a better bottom line. What matters most is how much you keep, how well you manage costs, and how strong your collection systems are.
?? Podcast Highlights:
#618: How to Make Your Practice Profitable
#871: Increase Profitability with Your AR
#884: Use Hygiene to Increase Profitability
#890: Hacks for Increasing Profitability
We’ve seen practices increase take-home profit without producing more—just by cleaning up AR, fine-tuning KPIs, and aligning team compensation with clear goals.
If you’re producing more but taking home less, it’s time to zoom in on the numbers that matter.
??? SYSTEMS: Build It to Run Without You
Once you know what you want (YOU) and have dialed in the numbers (EARNINGS), then it’s time for systems.
Systems make your practice predictable. They free you from micromanagement. They empower your team to take ownership.
?? Podcast Highlights:
#381: Systemization—Where to Start?
#872: Are Your Systems Outdated?
#881: Priority Scheduling: Ideal Week & Schedules
#959: Build a Practice That Can Run Without You
Whether it’s block scheduling, a consistent patient experience, or a tight billing flow, the right systems will scale your impact—without sacrificing your sanity.
Are You Saying YES?
After 1,000 episodes, here’s what we know for sure:
The most successful dental practices say YES to:
We’re here for it—and we’d love to support you.
?? Get started with the Dental A Team here: www.TheDentalATeam.com/growth
We love nothing more than to make sure your dental practice is truly THRIVING!
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