Ever watch a patient nod politely through your treatment presentation, then disappear forever? You’re not alone. Most orthodontic practices accept mediocre case acceptance rates as “industry standard.” Here’s the truth: your 50% conversion rate is costing you over $200,000 annually in lost revenue.

Blind spots can quietly hold your practice back. In this episode, we reveal how closing the gap between you and your business challenges turns problems into growth opportunities — and why proximity is power for every orthodontist.

Despite earning in the top 1% of incomes for 30+ years, 50% of physicians work beyond age 65 because they have to. With over 400 physician suicides annually and financial stress ranking as the second leading cause of professional burnout, high income clearly doesn’t guarantee financial security for healthcare professionals. This crisis affects thousands of doctors, orthodontists, and other medical professionals who’ve mastered complex procedures but remain financially illiterate despite impressive incomes—trapped in what experts call “golden handcuffs.”

Your most loyal team member may be unknowingly blocking your growth—and costing your practice over $50,000 a year. Discover how HIP and the Scheduling Institute help turn good intentions into high-converting systems that fuel predictable, scalable success.

Your alarm goes off. Do you reach for your phone or reach for your potential? Most practice owners start their day reactive, scrolling through problems before they’ve even stood up. But what if the first hour of your day could determine whether you show up as a leader or just another overwhelmed dentist? Alex Forero,