Recently, I had some unexpected time on my hands and thought I’d check out the corporate optometrist near me. I was curious what kind of shenanigans I’d get to witness. After seeing specials for $35 eye exam, I didn’t have much to lose. Of course the exam was next to nothing and the eyeglass section […]
Have you ever met someone who is incapable of admitting when they made a mistake? Whether it is from fear of punishment, or a simple unwillingness to believe that they could be wrong, this inability to apologize is a serious hindrance on your business growth. No one likes to mess up and admitting when you […]
As you may have guessed, we spend a lot of time talking to dentists here at Identity Dental Marketing. One thing we hear frequently from our clients is the idea that “people don’t really want dentistry”. Whether it’s their time or their money, many doctors are under the impression that patients don’t want to spend […]
Last year, I hosted a live logo evaluation on Facebook. Doctors and clients would send logos for me to evaluate based upon my own personal preferences and my expertise in the field. The event went really well, with many enjoying the free guidance and fun atmosphere. A year passed and I nearly forgot about the […]
Identity Dental Marketing Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary One of Dentistry’s Favorite Businesses Thanks Its Loyal Clients for Entrusting Their Internet Presence with Identity Dental Marketing September 22, 2019, CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22, 2019 Identity Dental Marketing, a well trusted, custom dental marketing agency, announced today its 10-year anniversary. Having had the privilege to create more than […]
It’s Thursday afternoon and you get a call. Your employee that called in sick is experiencing mental health issues. She’s going to need to take a medical leave. You support her, so decide to pay her for some time off. She tells you that she should be fine to return in a week. One week […]
More than 5 years ago when I first became a parent, I remember feeling a great deal of pressure to choose between business and family. I chose both and I’m so glad I did. As my family was growing, so was my business and I found that all too often the lessons learned at home […]
In the past 5 years, I’ve made a regular effort to let go of perfectionism. Perfectionism at some level is alive and well in all of us, no matter how much we’ve retrained our brains. Some of our primal instincts have us hardwired to seek approval from others. We’re built to desire inclusion and praise. […]
As a small business owner who has grown her business slowly and intentionally in the past decade, I’ve realized a few things that can be powerful to the first time business owner. The first is that it’s crucial to never outgrow what you can accommodate. I’ve seen companies come and go in the dental world […]
No matter the type of business you own, you’ll be faced with difficult people. As a dental team, you’re bound to stumble upon some of these types. Read the following to learn how to handle them with care, while protecting your reputation. 1. The Doubting Jerk This patient believes his Google search is more valuable […]
