Business owners who sell high-value services or complex products know this tension well: interest is there, conversations are thoughtful, and yet decisions stall. These are not impulse buyers. They are careful, risk-aware, and often burned before. Converting them is less about urgency and more about earning the right to be chosen.
Core Insights
How Trust, Structure, and Follow-Through Help Businesses Convert Hesitant Prospects
Topics: high-value decisions, Building Trust Across, professional materials, Trust, Structure, high-value services, careful, risk-aware, Converting hesitant
From Ideas to Action: What Dentists Are Doing After the Dental Growth & Exit Summit
There’s a big difference between consuming information and implementing transformation.
After our recent Dental Growth & Exit Summit, I’ve been watching something encouraging happen:
Dentists aren’t calling me to say, “What a great event.”
They’re saying, “Here’s what I’m changing.”
Topics: attract and convert, consuming information, implementing transformation, EDRA-published books, stability, growth
What Happened When Growth-Minded Dentists Showed Up for Growth & Exit in 2026”
I’m still buzzing. A few days ago, we held our first Dental Growth & Exit Summit of the year, and it exceeded even my high expectations. Because of you, the dentists who showed up engaged, asked sharp questions, and made it clear that 2026 is not going to be “just another year.”
It’s going to be a turning point.
And the best part?
Topics: Predictable growth, Growth-Minded Dentists, Growth & Exit in 2026, Powerhouse Trifecta, Dental Growth & Exit Summit, systems, data, leadership, culture
Start 2026 Strong The Summit Every Growth-Minded Dentist Should Attend
Every January, dentists across the country make the same promises:
“This year will be better.”
“This year I’ll grow.”
“This year I’ll fix the systems.”
“This year I’ll focus on profitability.”
“This year I’ll prepare for my exit.”
Topics: elite-performing practices, practice with intention, Growth is engineered, Buyers, Multiples, Valuation, Marketing clarity, stronger mindset
Why Friday, January 9th, 2026, Might Be the Most Important Day of Your Year
If you’re anything like me, the first week of January feels like standing at the edge of possibility. The calendar resets. The pressure resets. The opportunity resets.
And this year, I’m starting 2026 with something I’ve never done before, something I am truly excited to share with you.
In just a few days, we’re hosting our first Dental Growth & Exit Summit of the year, and I can say this without hesitation:
Topics: powerhouse academic, exit strategy, EDRA Publishing, influential books, stronger practices, practice leadership
How Small Businesses Can Use Digital Tools to Grow and Succeed
Small business owners often hit roadblocks when building websites or launching online stores. Issues like confusing e-commerce tools and website accessibility can quickly overwhelm small teams. Without the right digital tools, these challenges slow growth and make online success feel out of reach. Overcoming these barriers is crucial for any small business wanting to thrive online.
Quick Summary: Essential Digital Tools for Small Business Growth
Topics: Grow and Succeed, Essential Digital Tools, Secure Digital Presence, Small Business Growth, Business Data, Essential Business Software
The Next 12 Months Could Change Everything, If You Take the First Step Today
As we get ready to close out another year, I want to speak directly to the dentist who feels like they’ve been carrying the weight of the entire practice on their shoulders.
Maybe that’s you. Maybe you’ve built a great reputation, you care deeply about your patients, you’ve invested in technology, you’ve trained your team, and you’ve done everything you were taught to do…but somehow the numbers still don’t match the effort.
You’re working harder than ever, but you’re not keeping more. Your schedule is full, but your margins are thin. Your days are busy, but your growth has flatlined.
Topics: great reputation, Mini Book, practice economics, high-value case, speak directly, gross revenue
Why Small Practices Can Grow Faster Than Big Ones (If They Use the Right System)
One of the most common questions I hear, especially from dentists running lean, single-doctor practices, sounds like this:
“Parthiv… can this really work for a small practice?
I don’t have a huge team.
I don’t have extra operatory space.
I’m not doing millions a year.
Be honest, is this system actually for me?”
Topics: grow the fastest, right patient education, Small Practices, staggering amounts, Preview Mini Book, larger competitors
The System That Sells for You: Why Automation Is the New Superpower of Growing Dental Practices
Let me share something every high-performing dental practice eventually discovers:
The fortune is not in the diagnosis. The fortune is in the follow-up.
Most dentists don’t lose opportunities because they lack skill. Most don’t lose opportunities because they priced something wrong. Most don’t even lose opportunities because patients weren’t interested.
They lose opportunities because no dentist, no matter how committed, how organized, or how hardworking, can follow up with every lead, every patient, every inquiry, every overdue recall, and every open treatment plan… consistently.
Topics: Exponential Growth, Growing Dental Practices, New Superpower, high-value treatment, marketing hacks
The Secret to Higher Case Acceptance: Sell the Treatment Before the Patient Walks Through the Door
One of the most common frustrations I hear from dentists is this:
“Parthiv, I’m presenting treatment… but my patients still hesitate. They need it. They want it. They know their situation is getting worse. But they don’t say yes.”
It’s one of the most painful parts of running a dental practice, doing the exam, building the relationship, explaining the diagnosis…only to hear the patient say:
“I need to think about it.” Or “I’ll call you next week.”
Topics: Shock & Awe Package, Dental Growth Machine, Higher Case Acceptance, presenting treatment

