Episodes
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down why most dental practice schedules are broken and how smarter scheduling systems can dramatically increase dental growth. No matter how strong your dental marketing is, it won’t work if new patients can’t get an appointment quickly, and Gary explains why block scheduling, wave scheduling, and hybrid scheduling are essential for reducing no-shows and maximizing treatment opportunities.
In this episode, Gary Bird breaks down one of the most common questions in dental marketing: “How much should I spend on marketing for my dental practice?” Using proven strategies from working with hundreds of dentists, Gary explains the formula for calculating the right dental marketing budget based on production, new patient goals, and practice growth targets.
In this episode, host Gary Bird reveals the number one dental SEO hack that every dentist can use to rank higher on Google and attract more patients. The best part is that this strategy requires no technical SEO knowledge, no website experience, and can be implemented in just a few minutes. By leveraging Google reviews with targeted keywords, you can dominate the local map pack and rank for niche treatments like IV sedation, Invisalign, sleep apnea dentistry, and same-day crowns. This simple yet powerful SEO strategy helps dentists generate more patient referrals, boost online visibility, and grow their practice fast. If you want more new patients without complicated SEO or wasted marketing spend, this episode is for you.
In this episode, host Gary Bird breaks down the truth about pay-for-performance dental marketing and why so many dentists are frustrated with SEO, websites, and traditional dental marketing companies. Many doctors are searching for guaranteed results, but without fixing operational issues like unanswered calls, low phone conversion rates, and poor scheduling, no marketing strategy can succeed. Gary explains how dental practices lose thousands in wasted marketing dollars and shares how data, accountability, and patient lead tracking can transform results. If you want to double new patients, build trust with your marketing company, and finally see ROI from dental marketing, this video is essential for you.
In this episode of Dental Marketing Goat, host Gary Bird breaks down the final Dental Growth Commandments every dentist must follow to grow their practice and attract more new patients. From mastering patient referrals and taking ownership of your dental marketing strategy, to responding strategically to negative reviews and understanding your competitors, Gary shares proven dental practice growth tips you can apply immediately. Learn why patient referrals are worth more than traditional marketing leads, how to avoid operational slippage that kills ROI, and why a growth mindset is essential for long-term success in dentistry. This episode is packed with dental marketing strategies, practice management advice, and new patient acquisition tactics to help you scale your dental business. Whether you’re a startup practice or an established dental group, these commandments will help you dominate your market and grow with confidence.
In this episode of Dental Marketing GOAT, host Gary Bird reveals the 10 Dental Growth Commandments, non-negotiable rules that every dentist must follow to grow their practice. From front desk training and phone call conversion to scheduling new patients faster, using patient financing, and boosting Google reviews, you’ll learn exactly how to increase new patient flow and maximize your marketing ROI. These dental marketing strategies have been tested on hundreds of practices and work in competitive markets. Whether you’re looking for dental practice growth tips, ways to get more dental patients, or strategies to improve your online presence and SEO, this episode will give you actionable steps you can implement right away.