Hiring the Right Associate: What Every Private Practice Needs to Know
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Hiring an associate should make your life easier, not harder. Yet, a staggering 75% of associate hires in dentistry fail, often within the first year. In this eye-opening and solution-driven episode, Bryton Nield joins us to unpack why that number is so high - and what private practice owners can do to get it right.
As the CEO of Dentist Partner Pros, Bryton brings a proven system for hiring, onboarding, and retaining high-performing associates. Whether you're already in the hiring process or just starting to wonder if your practice is ready, this episode delivers a practical blueprint for success.
Key Takeaways:
- The two critical factors every practice owner must assess before hiring
- Four pillars of practice readiness: patient load, production, space, and financials
- Why most associate relationships feel like "just trying it out" - and how to avoid that trap
- What it really costs to hire the wrong person
- How to create a hiring process that leads to long-term synergy
- Tips for onboarding that actually build loyalty and reduce turnover
Take the Free Associate Readiness Quiz
Find out if your practice is truly ready for an associate:
https://dentistpartnerpros.com/associate-readiness-quiz
Discuss your unique situation one-on-one with Bryton.
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Website: www.dentistpartnerpros.com
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