EP 63: 3 Things Every Practice Owner Should Do Before Year-End

The holidays are here — and for most people, that means slowing down. But for top-performing practice owners, this is the time to finish strong. In this week’s Private Practice Playbook, Jay shares how to turn year-end fatigue into fuel for growth — with three actionable steps every doctor should take before December 31.

If you’re constantly frustrated with your team, you’re not alone. Most doctors face the same cycle of stress, unmet expectations, and daily firefighting — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, Jay Geier unpacks five key barriers to growth that stem from your “human capital” — the people who make your practice run. From mindset shifts to accountability and compensation, Jay shares practical steps you can take to strengthen your team, restore control, and make your practice easier to run — not harder.

Ten years from now, you’ll be older — that’s guaranteed. The question is: will you be further ahead? In this episode, Jay Geier challenges you to stop living on autopilot and start designing the next decade on purpose. One simple mindset shift today can completely change where you end up.

How do you make every year your best year ever—not by accident, but by design? In this episode, Jay breaks down the formulas, priorities, and mindset shifts that allow practice owners to finish strong and set up next year for growth.   You’ll learn why the fourth quarter is the most critical time of year, the traps that keep doctors stuck, and the system that can help you make 2026—and every year after—your best year yet.    Register for the Make 2026 Your Best Year Ever Event Visit our Website

What would it take to 5X your practice — and your life? In this live recording, Jay Geier shares why most practices hit plateaus, why cutting corners never fuels real growth, and how to adopt the mindset of a continuously advancing person. Learn how to apply the concept of 5X to revenue, team engagement, and personal growth so you can break through limits and unlock exponential growth.    APPLY FOR COACHING Visit our Website

On this episode of the Private Practice Playbook, host Jay Geier sits down with Dr. Goldberg about the mindset shifts that come with practice ownership. From defining moments in his personal life to professional turning points, Dr. Goldberg offers wisdom for doctors looking to step into leadership and scale their success.  Apply for Coaching Visit our Website

You don’t have a “money problem.” You have a cash flow discipline problem. In this no-fluff episode, Jay breaks down the emotional traps, bad habits, and blind spots that keep high earners broke and stressed—and the simple systems that will flip you from reactive spender to strategic steward. You’ll learn how to think like a student of cash flow, make smarter choices about debt, and spend on what actually moves you forward.    LINKS BELOW: Visit Our Website Apply For Coaching

Are you making enough money? Jay tackles the pervasive issue of under earning in professional practices. From student loans to practice overhead, he dissects the factors that hinder wealth creation and outlines the path to greater financial freedom and fulfillment.    Visit our Website Apply For Coaching

This isn't just theory – it's real insights straight from future dentists. Discover what they expect for their first-year salaries, how they prefer compensation structured, and their views on practice culture and technology. Jay reveals the red flags that turn them away and practical ways private practices can stand out from the competition. Tune in to understand how to build a team that thrives.     Visit our Website Apply for Coaching

In this episode, Jay sits down with two veteran trainers who’ve been inside over 1,800 practices. They’ve seen the difference between teams that perform and teams that just show up. They unpack the real reasons your team isn’t hitting the mark — from lack of clarity to weak leadership — and how to fix it without hiring new people. You’ll hear what actually works to activate potential, drive referrals, and create a team that’s fully bought in. If you’ve ever thought “I just need better people” — this is your wake-up call.    Visit our Website