In this inspiring episode of the Dentistry on PurposePodcast, Craig Welling shares his remarkable leadershipjourney—from telesales junior to CEO and co-owner of FMC.

Craig opens up about the defining moments that shaped his career, including the courageous decision to invest in the company he once worked for.

We delve into powerful themes of:

· Finding purpose in leadership

· Creating meaning in your career

· Building high-performance dental teams

· Leading with courage and conviction

Whether you're a practice principal, partner, or part of a dental team seeking to grow and thrive, Craig's insights offer invaluable lessons on embracing risk, developing resilience, and unlocking your full potential.

Tune in now for a conversation that could reshape how you think about leadership, growth, and finding purpose in your work.

You can connect with Craig here:

http://linkedin.com/in/craig-welling-494a5a31/

If you'd like to get to know your hosts a little better, here's how.

Connect with Justin Leigh here:

🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JustinLeigh⁠⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Justin's work here: 🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠https://focus4growth.co.uk⁠⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Mark Topley & learn more about his work here:

⁠⁠⁠⁠🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marktopley.co.uk⁠⁠

In this episode of the Dentistry on Purpose Podcast,Joel Mannix shares his journey from rural Australia to becoming Head of Dental at Christie & Co, where he now leads an award-winning team of regional dental business advisors.

With extensive experience selling dental practices across Scotland, Joel offers powerful insights into maximising practice value, navigating sales, and building a practice that thrives with purpose and long-term vision.

We explore themes such as:

· Understanding the true value of your dentalpractice

· Preparing your practice for a successful sale ortransition

· Leading your team through periods of change andgrowth

· Creating a high-performance environment thatdrives business success

Whether you're a practice principal, partner, or dental team leader, Joel’s insights will help you future-proof your practice, ensure it operates at maximum value, and secure its long-term success.

Tune in now to uncover strategies that can unlock your practice’s full potential.

You can connect with Joel here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/joel-mannix-34b36883/

If you'd like to get to know your hosts a little better, here's how.

Connect with Justin Leigh here:

🔗⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JustinLeigh⁠⁠⁠

Learn more about Justin's work here: 🔗⁠⁠⁠https://focus4growth.co.uk⁠⁠⁠

Connect with Mark Topley & learn more about his work here:

⁠⁠⁠🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marktopley.co.uk⁠

In this episode of the Dentistry on Purpose Podcast,Lucie Simic shares her inspiring journey from journalist to dental business consultant, communication trainer, and practice manager coach.

With over a decade of experience, Lucie’s expertise has helped countless dental practices create sustainable growth, happier teams, and stronger patient connections.

We explore themes such as:

-Developing meaningful communication to improve team dynamics

-Coaching practice managers to lead with confidence and clarity

-Building a practice culture that attracts top talent and retains patients

-Delivering exceptional customer service that drives practice growth

Whatever your role in practice, Lucie’s insights will help you create a practice environment where both your team and your patients thrive.

Tune in now to discover how effective communication and leadership can unlock your practice’s full potential.

You can connect with Lucie here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/lucie-simic-89892526/

If you'd like to get to know your hosts a little better, here's how.

Connect with Justin Leigh here:

🔗⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/JustinLeigh⁠⁠

Learn more about Justin's work here: 🔗⁠⁠https://focus4growth.co.uk⁠⁠

Connect with Mark Topley & learn more about his work here:

⁠⁠🔗⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.marktopley.co.uk⁠