10. How to Set Smarter Goals for Your Dental Practice in 2024

The Dentists Show | Advice for Dentists

The Secret to Hitting Your Goals in Dentistry (and Beyond)

Setting goals can feel daunting, but what if there’s a better way to approach them? In this episode, Chase and Ryan share their tried-and-true methods for setting goals that inspire action, not overwhelm. Whether you’re running a $1 million practice or pushing toward $10 million, these tips are for you.

The guys break down why traditional goal-setting doesn’t always work and how they’ve evolved their strategies as their practices have grown. They dive into how to set achievable targets, measure success, and rally your team around a common vision. Plus, they discuss why your goals should balance ambition with practicality—and the surprising ways they’ve learned to adapt when plans don’t go perfectly.

This episode is packed with stories, examples, and actionable advice that will help you set smarter goals for 2025 (and beyond). And, as always, there are a few laughs and tangents along the way.

👉 Ready to level up your goal-setting game? Hit play and start building a more intentional, successful practice.

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Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Dentists Show!
• 02:00 Chase and Ryan on winter weather and Spokane adventures.
• 05:00 The pitfalls of traditional goal-setting in dentistry.
• 09:00 How Chase went from random goals to intentional planning.
• 12:00 Breaking down goals into achievable steps for your team.
• 18:00 Why balancing ambition with practicality is key.
• 22:00 Real-world examples of how to grow revenue with specific goals.
• 28:00 Final thoughts: Build goals that inspire action, not overwhelm.