545. Landmines in Your Practice: A Risk Framework for Protecting Your Practice's Future

What's lurking just beneath the surface of your dental practice right now? You might not be able to see it, but that doesn't mean it isn't there - just waiting for the moment you step on it. Jesse Green calls these your practice landmines, and every practice owner has them, whether they know it or not. In this episode, Jesse unpacks a practical, three-step dental leadership framework for getting serious about risk - not to make you paranoid, but to make you powerful. Because understanding where your hidden vulnerabilities lie is one of the most valuable things you can do for your practice, both for your day-to-day sanity and for the long-term value of everything you've worked so hard to build. In This Episode: 00:00 Jesse kicks off with an unforgettable dog walking story, and why it's the perfect metaphor for what's hiding in your practice right now 01:25 Why covering up a problem doesn't make it go away 02:24 The surprising range of landmines that could be lurking in your practice 03:19 Jesse's three-part risk framework, and why this is the one time he'll actually ask you to think like a pessimist 04:32 The risk matrix explained - and how to use it to rank your vulnerabilities before they rank you 05:42 The surprising link between managing risk and increasing the value of your practice - this will change how you think about risk forever 06:36 Q&A: a question from Sarah in Perth who's exhausted and wondering if practice ownership is really worth it - Jesse's honest answer might be exactly what you need to hear. Links & Resources: Episode 544 - The Recovery Paradox Episode 534 - The Anatomy of a Successful Exit with Michael Filosi Join the free Savvy Dentist Facebook Group Follow Dr Jesse Green on LinkedIn Visit Savvy Dentist website Mentioned in this episode: Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle If your practice can’t run without you, it’s time for systems - not more theory. That’s why we created the Savvy Dentist Team Training Bundle - five powerful, system-driven programs including Front Desk All Stars, the Million Dollar Dentist, Practice Manager Masterclass, Advanced Treatment Coordinator Training, and High-Performance Hygiene. Each course delivers practical, step-by-step systems your team can use every day to build accountability and create a self-managing practice. Save $2,000 for a limited time — visit savvydentist.com/team-training. Team Training Bundle 2025

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545. Landmines in Your Practice: A Risk Framework for Protecting Your Practice's Future is an episode from The Savvy Dentist by Dr Jesse Green.

This episode is 10:41 long.

This episode was published on Apr 21, 2026.

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