My father, Murray Low, is a world-renowned coach to executives. I'm having him on the show today for this special episode talking about how self-doubt can be transformed into a powerful tool for growth. We get into the delicate balance between projecting confidence and showing vulnerability, sharing straight from our own experience, and the critical element in all of it: decisiveness.

Merlin here. I have our very own Dr. Richard Low back on the show. He's asking me some pointed questions about my transition from dental school SF to practicing dentistry in Charlotte, North Carolina. We're talking about the excitement of moving across the country, my clinical preparedness, and how much experience I want before owning a practice.

I also talk about my proactive approach to finding the right practice, including sending mailers and building professional relationships, and my flexible timeline for achieving ownership.

Here's what we talk about:

00:00 - Introduction and Merlin's Transition
00:00:50 - Missing San Francisco
00:01:45 - Dental School Experience and Preparedness
00:03:30 - Goals and Next Steps Post-Graduation
00:07:15 - Decision to Delay Ownership
00:11:50 - Open-Minded Approach to Career
00:15:45 - Response to Mailers and Networking
00:21:20 - Evaluating Practice Opportunities
00:25:30 - Building Relationships and Professional Growth
00:31:45 - Final Thoughts and Advice for New Graduates

I'm sharing how I learned to navigate seasonal slow downs in practices.

Shared Practices Coach Danielle Kramer and I talk about the common issue of slow patient flow in September and October (AKA Sucktember). Danielle talks about using this downtime for crucial office tasks like inventory management and team training.

Danielle and I talk about:

00:00:00 - Introduction and Danielle’s Unique Recording Setup
00:00:40 - Understanding the September Slowdown
00:01:31 - Danielle’s Insights on Seasonal Slowdowns
00:02:26 - Richard's Personal Experience with Seasonal Dips
00:05:19 - Proactive Strategies for Retention and Reactivation
00:09:58 - Importance of Marketing Ahead of Slow Seasons
00:13:21 - Balancing Time Off and Office Productivity
00:18:39 - Creating Effective SOPs and Training Protocols
00:24:30 - Organizing Inventory and Office Maintenance
00:28:50 - Wrapping Up: Collaborative Planning for Success