Scaling your orthodontic practice doesn't have to mean scaling your stress. Discover how a Stanley Cup champion turned business strategist helps orthodontists grow their practices in a sustainable, low-stress way.
In this episode, Joe DiPenta, former NHL champion and EOS implementer, joins me to explain the power of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS).
Joe shares his journey from aspiring orthodontist to Stanley Cup champion and now business coach, helping organizations scale with simplicity and structure.
You'll learn how EOS empowers leadership teams, builds accountability, and creates a clear path toward growth without the founder having to micromanage every detail.
We also discuss how EOS transforms practices into well-oiled machines, whether you're aiming for a $5 million practice or seeking more time off.
Joe also reveals leadership tips from the NHL, the importance of culture and team alignment, and why hiring for core values is non-negotiable.
Tune in now and learn how EOS can be the game-changer you’ve been searching for.
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Meet Joe DiPenta (00:49)
Joe’s journey from NHL champion to EOS implementer (02:27)
How EOS helps practices grow without added stress (06:31)
Defining “rocks” for 90-day business goals (10:37)
Setting a clear vision for scaling practices (13:02)
Empowering leadership teams, not micromanaging (16:09)
NHL leadership lessons applied to business (21:55)
Right person, right seat: hiring for culture and role fit (29:33)
Why self-implementing EOS often fails (36:43)
Personal story: Joe’s first hockey fight and leadership (44:01)
Additional Resources
- Certified EOS Implementer® at EOS Worldwide STANLEY CUP CHAMPION 2007 https://www.eosworldwide.com/joe-dipenta
- Traction by Gino Wickman – https://www.eosworldwide.com/traction
- Joe DiPenta’s LinkedIn – https://www.linkedin.com/in/joe-dipenta/
- Joe DiPenta’s email - joe.dipenta@eosworldwide.com
- EOS Worldwide – https://www.eosworldwide.com
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