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The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

323. Why "Hire Slow, Fire Fast" Is Terrible Advice for Dental Practice Owners

31 August 2026 · 7:49 · Episode 324

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Firing a team member is one of the most uncomfortable parts of owning a dental practice — and according to Dr. Matt Vogt, most of the advice out there makes it harder, not easier. In this episode, Matt takes apart the popular "hire slow, fire fast" cliché and shares a real coaching conversation with a client who recently acquired a practice. The client inherited a front office where four team members had no clear…

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