HeyJaredBite The Truth- Healthcare, Dental Hygiene, Non-Clinical Careers
Bite the Truth is a podcast for women in healthcare and dental hygiene who know they're called for more. Hosted by friends & RDH's, Kelsey Lynn & Penni Layne, this show is about expanding beyond traditional clinical roles into ownership, leadership and purpose-driven income.
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Episode 23: Sales is Serving-Stop Spending Other People's Money (opens the original)
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What if sales in dentistry (and in general), isn't about convincing someone to buy...but giving them the opportunity to choose... As dental and healthcare providers, most of us hate the idea of being "salesy". But the truth is-we make recommendations every single day. And every business on the planet is either selling a product or a service. And sometimes, in an effort NOT to sell, we make the decision for someone before they ever get the chance to make it themselves. "They'll never pay for that
Episode 22: Dr. Brady Smith- Where Dentistry Gets Real (opens the original)
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This week we're joined by dentist, comedian, and professional truth-teller Dr. Brady Smith! We chat all things comedy, working in dentistry and the chaos that comes with this industry. And of course, we couldn't have a comedian on Bite the Truth without asking him to roast dentistry. Dr. Brady was hilarious and so kind! Make sure to give him a follow on social media platforms @drbradysmith, if you don't already and enjoy this week's episode! xx, Kelsey and Penni Contact us: Kelsey Lynn @fortitud
Episode 21: The Season Before Your Breakthrough (opens the original)
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Whether you're in dental hygiene or not, there's a strange thing about the season before the breakthrough. Sometimes it looks a whole lot like a breakdown. You're exhausted. Nothing seems to be moving. The thing you felt sure about suddenly feels impossible. And you start wondering if you got it wrong. Did you hear God wrong- or is it time to quit. But what if pressure isn't proof that it's falling apart? What if it's breaking open in order to bring you into your next season? In today's episode
Episode 20: Hygiene Pay- The Great Debate (opens the original)
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Dental Hygiene pay. It's one of the most debated topics in dentistry- and it's rarely as simple as "yes" or "no". In today's episode we're diving in and asking the hard questions. Does a bachelor's degree matter? Should experience automatically equal higher pay? Should production play a role? How do contracts, raises, temp rates, and ethics fit into the conversation? We're not here to declare a winner. We're unpacking the perspectives and exploring what fair compensation could look like in today
Episode 19: The Backup Plan Every RDH Needs (opens the original)
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In this episode we're talking about why every dental hygienist should have a backup plan. We all know our bodies won't last forever, and we want you to be able to: - Build a career that's resilient -Create a career and income that isn't tied to operatory chair time -Give yourself the freedom to choose what's next-not be forced into it. Whether you love clinical hygiene, are dealing with physical ailments from the job, or questioning your next step, this conversation is for you. If you're ready f
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