Every January, something interesting happens. Dentists tell me, “This year is going to be different.”

But the truth?

Most practices go into the new year with the same systems, the same patterns, and the same bottlenecks that held them back the previous year.

This is why so many dentists work hard, stay busy, hit good months and bad months, and still can’t predict their growth.

That’s exactly why I wrote Dental Growth Machine, and why I’m encouraging every dentist, whether you attended the summit or not, to get the free preview book and start building a growth foundation for 2026.

If you didn’t get your copy at the event:

Request one here: www.dentalgrowthbook.com. My gift to you.

Now that our first summit of the year is behind us, I want to talk about the themes that came up over and over again, and how this all ties back to the system outlined in the book.

Theme #1: Dentists Are Tired of Guessing

One of the comments I heard repeatedly after the summit was: “I’m tired of not knowing which lever to pull.”

This is a common frustration, and it’s completely understandable.

Most dentists are drowning in data but starving for structure:

• What marketing actually matters?
• What KPIs are real indicators of health?
• How do you get more high-value treatment?
• What’s the right follow-up system?
• Why does production fluctuate when the team stays the same?
• How does insurance really affect growth and exit value?

The Dental Growth Machine exists to answer those questions.

It gives you:

• A priority sequence
• A measurable roadmap
• A predictable model for growth
• A system that tells you what to fix and in what order

No more guessing. No more “trying everything.” No more overwhelming chaos.

Theme #2: High-Value Cases Are the Difference Between Growth and Exhaustion

At the summit, when dentists heard Dr. Chris Phelps break down the psychology of influence and case acceptance, something clicked for many of them.

High-value case acceptance isn’t a “nice-to-have.” It’s the engine of profitability, predictability, and stability.

Inside Dental Growth Machine, I talk about how:

• You attract high-value patients
• You present treatment in a structured way
• You follow up consistently
• You create a system that makes “yes” more natural

Because when high-value dentistry becomes predictable, your practice transforms:

• Fewer patients
• Better production
• More impact
• Less burnout
• Higher exit value

And yes, that last one matters more than most dentists realize.

Theme #3: Systems Matter More Than Motivation

One of the most important messages of the summit was this:

You don’t rise to the level of your intentions. You fall to the level of your systems.

If your practice is still dependent on:

• Your constant involvement
• Your memory
• Your pressure
• Your motivation
• Your personal oversight

Then growth will always feel inconsistent.

Inside Dental Growth Machine, we go deep into:

• System mapping
• Process accountability
• Team alignment
• Data-driven adjustments
• Predictable patient flow
• Follow-up automation
• Revenue engine sequencing

It’s the difference between working in your practice and leading it.

Theme #4: Exit Value Is Built Long Before You Ever Sell

Dentists were shocked when Stan Kinder explained how buyers evaluate a practice.

Revenue matters…
Profit matters…
But the thing buyers value most?

Predictability.

Buyers want:

• Predictable new patient flow
• Predictable high-value case acceptance
• Predictable profitability
• Predictable culture and systems

This is why the Dental Growth Machine is not just a growth framework, it’s a growth AND exit strategy.

Even if your exit is years away, the decisions you make right now directly influence your future valuation.

Your Next Step (And My Gift to You)

If you missed the summit…
If you attended and want to go deeper…
If 2025 didn’t go the way you hoped…
If 2026 is your year to take control…

Start with the preview copy of Dental Growth Machine. It’s concise, actionable, and designed to give you immediate clarity on what matters most.

Get it here: www.dentalgrowthbook.com. This is my gift to you because you deserve predictable growth, predictable income, and a predictable future.

To your unstoppable success,

President
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