Are you treating your team's salaries like an expense — or like the investment they truly are?
In this episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, CEO Kelly Dahmer shares why every salary in your dental practice needs a scorecard — and how shifting your mindset can transform your payroll from a cash drain into a profit-producing machine.
If you've ever wondered why you're writing payroll checks without seeing results — or felt resentment every time you hit "submit" on payday — this episode is for you. 💥
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- Why salaries aren't your real problem — unclear expectations are
- How to turn every role into a mini business that drives your practice's success
- A simple structure for tracking team performance without micromanaging
- How to calculate the ROI (Return on Investment) for each role in your dental office
- Why every team member needs written KPIs (Key Performance Indicators) tied directly to your practice goals
- How to reframe salaries as an investment in growth, not just a line item on your P&L
- How better role clarity leads to higher accountability, ownership, and team leadership
Kelly also walks you through a real-life case study of "Dr. B" — a practice owner paying 51% of revenue toward salaries without a clear return — and how simple operational changes reignited her team's accountability, boosted production, and got her payroll working for her instead of draining her profits.
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