The Important 'Second Step' in Goal Setting
Goal setting, which many of us do around this time of year as the calendar is about to turn over, can be an inspiring exercise. But I believe what is...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
How New Dentists Can Buy Into Their Dream Practice
I believe that dentistry, when practiced at its best, is an entrepreneurial profession. It has always been my dream that every new dentist ends up owning...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Does Your Dental Team Have a Touchstone to Rally Around?
This is a picture of the words that all of our team members at Spear see as they enter their workspace area. When we expanded our operations to take over...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Are You Delivering an Exceptional Experience?
What makes a person choose one dentist instead of another? What makes them loyal to a practice once they're in it? These are the kinds of questions that...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Ramping Up When Things Slow Down in Your Dental Practice
When you're a dental practice owner, how do you react when outside economic forces are working against you? For instance, the U.S. economy is showing encouraging...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Your Dental Practice: Make Change a Part of the Routine
In an industry where high staff turnover is not uncommon, it is a point of pride for any dental practice owner to have a team that has been together a...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Can Your Dental Team Pass “The Knowledge” Test?
It has been called the hardest test in the world. It is actually a series of written and oral exams and conquering it is a process that takes an average...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Why You Should Celebrate Thanksgiving Twice
I have often remarked that Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday. There are a couple of reasons for this. First of all, the spirit at the core of Thanksgiving...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Dentistry in the Age of the Consumer
Dr. Imtiaz Manji discusses the consumer mindset and how dentists can use it to their advantage by creating value for their patients.
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Are You Changing the Conversation About Dentistry?
Last week, the world's biggest one-day consumer event occurred, with record-shattering sales. No, you didn't sleep through Black Friday—that annual tradition of...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Andre Desjardins: Reflections on the Passing of a Friend
Andre Desjardins, left, a great leader in the dental community and a great friend. I lost a friend to cancer recently. That is always a difficult...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›
Your Patients Love You—But Are They EXCITED?
What do your patients think of you and your practice? Most dentists like to think that they enjoy a good approval rating with their patients, and they...
Imtiaz Manji | 9 years ago ›