EP 80: Micromanagers and Dental Witches with Dr. Gina Dorfman

Dr. Gina Dorfman joins me to discuss her perspectives on patient behavior, group interviews, and not managing like a witch. Could you be a micromanager and not even know it? I was one – I’ll admit it. We then talk about how patients are usually ready to commit when they contact you. I think you’ll…
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Dr. Gina Dorfman joins me to discuss her perspectives on patient behavior, group interviews, and not managing like a witch. Could you be a micromanager and not even know it? I was one – I’ll admit it. We then talk about how patients are usually ready to commit when they contact you. I think you’ll be surprised at how easy it is to turn a patient away.

 

Quotes: 

  • “Done is better than perfect.”
  • “If you need to micromanage a person, you have the wrong person.”
  • “Aptitude is great – we can teach that but attitude, that is essential.”
  • “You can have the best people in the world, but you need systems.”
  • “30% of your marketing dollars are being wasted on people who cannot schedule during the day.”
  • “It’s not about you, it is about the office.”
  • “If I can’t do it online, a lot of times it isn’t getting done.”
  • “They brought themselves to the party, I just need to open the door and let them in.”
  • “I have never seen a front office where everything is done.”

 

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