For those working in medicine and dentistry, having a great team is key to being able to support their patients. Today’s guest wants to help practitioners attract, develop, and retain the right team so they can see their businesses thrive.

Ben Shaver is a certified leadership coach and a business consultant working with medical and dental practices on organizational development, recruiting, and branding.

In this episode of the Prosperous Doc®, host Shane Tenny, CFP®, asks the questions you want answers to if you’re considering buying your own practice or struggling with attracting the type of team you need to be successful.

💡 Featured Guest 💡

Name: Ben Shaver

What he does: Ben Shaver is a certified leadership coach and business consultant. He works primarily with medical and dental practices helping them with organizational development, recruiting, and branding. His core program The Leader Brand™ helps clients turn from managers to leaders by flipping the organizational chart and focusing on the consumer first.

Company: Venture Practices

Words of wisdom: “If you really create a brand people want to be a part of, then you're going to win because they're going to see that and engage with it.”

Connect: Website | LinkedIn | YouTube

⚡ Prosperous Insights ⚡

[02:29] Flip the org chart upside down: Ben explains how he approaches leadership training from the consumer or patient first.

[06:07] Look, act and feel: Consistency is key. If you want to look professional, act organized, and feel trusted, then you need to model those behaviors every single day.

[08:31] Cynics, contributors, committed, and champions: There are four different types of team members you might find in your organization.

[14:32] A proficient and passionate team: Ben uses task filters from leadership professional Michael Hyatt to find holes in systems and processes that need addressing.

[21:28] Using DiSC assessments: Ben reviews how different personality types can complement each other and cause conflict.

[24:50] You have to be unique in your approach: Helping people identify what they are drawn to is an important part of creating a path for their training and company processes.

[31:10] Everyone needs a business coach: Ben gives a shout-out to his business coach, Harvey Smith, for everything he has done for him over the years.

Disclaimer: Prosperous Doc podcast by Spaugh Dameron Tenny highlights real-life stories from doctors and dentists to encourage and inspire listeners through discussions of professional successes and failures in addition to personal stories and financial wellness advice. Spaugh Dameron Tenny is a comprehensive financial planning firm serving doctors and dentists in Charlotte, NC. To find out more about Spaugh Dameron Tenny, visit our website at www.sdtplanning.com. You can also connect with our host, Shane Tenny, CFP at shane@whitecoatwell.com or on Twitter.

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