In this episode, Jesse shares a powerful four-part framework to help dental practice owners not just survive, but thrive during economic downturns. Drawing inspiration from the medieval concept of a castle and its protective moat, Jesse introduces the MOAT strategy as a robust defence mechanism for your business.

Whether you're facing turbulent financial conditions or simply want to future-proof your practice, this episode will walk you through specific, actionable steps to bolster your practice's financial reserves, systemise operations, diversify patient acquisition, and master your time for strategic leadership.

• [00:00] Introduction to economic resilience and the castle-moat analogy
• [00:01] Why your practice is your financial fortress, and how to defend it
• [01:18] M for Money: Building strong cash reserves and managing debt wisely
• [03:51] O for Operations: Systemisation vs humanisation and why it matters
• [06:01] A for Acquisition: Creating multiple streams of patient flow
• [08:11] T for Time: The real value of your time as a business owner
• [08:55] Boundaries, delegation, and strategic thinking as leadership essentials.

Resources and Links:

• Join the free Savvy Dentist Facebook Group
• Follow Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn
• Visit Savvy Dentist website

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Transformational Training for Dental Practice Teams

If you want to grow your practice, you need a high-performing team - but training takes time, effort, and resources you often don’t have. That’s why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - a 12-month program packed with five powerful courses, including our Practice Manager Masterclass, Front Desk All Stars, Hygiene & Therapy Heroes, Treatment Coordinator Training, and the Million Dollar Dentist course. Each course is delivered live via Zoom, and you’ll also get access to past recordings, so you can onboard new team members anytime without starting from scratch. Want to scale your practice and build a winning team? Click on the link and join the waitlist.

Team Training Bundle Sept 25

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur, speaker, and stress coach Luke Mathers shares transformative insights on why stress isn't the real problem - it's how we recover from it that matters. Drawing from his business journey, Luke unpacks how stress, when harnessed correctly, can sharpen our focus, build resilience, and actually lead to better outcomes. But without the right recovery habits, even the most successful business owners can spiral into burnout, anxiety, and emotional dysregulation.

You'll learn about Luke’s unique alter ego strategy, the importance of designing systems for recovery, and why getting clear on your values is essential to living and working on purpose. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or feeling the early signs of burnout, this episode is packed with actionable wisdom on how to reset, regulate, and rise.

In this episode:

• [00:00] Introduction to Luke Mathers and his business background
• [02:40] The moment Luke realised stress wasn’t the problem
• [05:10] Why recovery matters more than reducing stress
• [08:35] Creating systems and habits to manage stress cycles
• [12:20] A tool for emotional regulation
• [17:00] Using stress as a compass, not a curse
• [20:45] How to improve your “recovery game”
• [29:50] Making space for clarity and decision-making
• [34:10] How Luke’s insights apply to everyday business challenges
• [39:00] The link between emotional control and business performance.

Resources and Links:

• Luke Mathers website
• Luke’s book Stress Teflon
• Connect with Luke on LinkedIn

• Join the free Savvy Dentist Facebook Group
• Follow Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn
• Visit Savvy Dentist website

Mentioned in this episode:

Transformational Training for Dental Practice Teams

If you want to grow your practice, you need a high-performing team - but training takes time, effort, and resources you often don’t have. That’s why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - a 12-month program packed with five powerful courses, including our Practice Manager Masterclass, Front Desk All Stars, Hygiene & Therapy Heroes, Treatment Coordinator Training, and the Million Dollar Dentist course. Each course is delivered live via Zoom, and you’ll also get access to past recordings, so you can onboard new team members anytime without starting from scratch. Want to scale your practice and build a winning team? Click on the link and join the waitlist.

Team Training Bundle Sept 25

In this inspiring episode, Jesse chats to world champion surfer, Paralympian, and business leader Matt Formston. Matt Formston stands as a powerful example of how resilience and determination can shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Despite having less than 3% vision, he has excelled in the athletic, corporate, and community worlds, inspiring others with his story of courage and grit.

A Member of the Order of Australia (AM), Matt’s achievements are legendary. He holds a Guinness World Record for surfing the largest wave (51ft) conquered by a blind or para-athlete. He is a 4x Para Surfing World Champion, a Track Cycling World Champion, a 12x Australian Cycling Champion, and competed in the 2016 Rio Paralympics. Each accomplishment reflects his unwavering mission—to prove that any limit can be redefined through possibility and perseverance.

He shares his journey of defying expectations, the power of mindset, and how building the right team has helped him break records and lead global organisations. This is a conversation about resilience, trust, and redefining what’s possible.

In this episode:

• [00:00] Introduction to Matt Formston and his early diagnosis with vision loss
• [02:20] How Matt's parents helped shift his mindset from limitation to possibility
• [05:15] Competing against sighted athletes and discovering his unique advantage
• [08:45] The pivotal moment that led Matt to professional cycling
• [13:30] Transitioning from elite sport to business and bringing a high-performance mindset
• [17:25] Why Matt refuses to let external voices dictate his potential
• [19:40] How adaptability and grit helped him lead through change
• [23:10] Building strong teams and empowering others to succeed
• [26:45] The role of preparation and consistency in world-class performance.

Resources and Links:

Matt Formston's website

Matt Formston Instagram

• Join the free Savvy Dentist Facebook Group
• Follow Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn
• Visit Savvy Dentist website

Mentioned in this episode:

Transformational Training for Dental Practice Teams

If you want to grow your practice, you need a high-performing team - but training takes time, effort, and resources you often don’t have. That’s why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - a 12-month program packed with five powerful courses, including our Practice Manager Masterclass, Front Desk All Stars, Hygiene & Therapy Heroes, Treatment Coordinator Training, and the Million Dollar Dentist course. Each course is delivered live via Zoom, and you’ll also get access to past recordings, so you can onboard new team members anytime without starting from scratch. Want to scale your practice and build a winning team? Click on the link and join the waitlist.

Team Training Bundle Sept 25