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The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
What does it mean to become an Orthopreneur? Hi there! My name is Dr. Glenn Krieger and I believe that in today’s competitive world, the orthodontic and dental communities should be collaborative. And I've created Orthopreneurs so that we can move towards that goal together. Orthodontists are smart people. You’ve accomplished a lot to get where you are, but chances are you never got a formal education in how to run the most effective and lowest stress practice possible. Don’t sweat it! Because we’ve got your back... Being an Orthopreneur means that you’re a part of a community. A community that brings peers together to become the best clinicians and the best business owners they can be. Becoming an Orthopreneurs means you never ever need to practice alone. Join the FREE Facebook group by simply applying:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
The Hard Truth About Internal Promotions
Are you training leaders… or just promoting the least bad option?
Let me hit you with something uncomfortable, but real. When someone leaves your practice, do you have the next leader ready? Or do you just look around, panic a little, and say, “Well... Joanne’s not awful. Let’s give her a shot.”
In this episode, I’m bringing the heat on a big mistake I see way too often - reactive promotions. We talk a lot about growing our practices, but are we really growing our people?
I break down how to know if someone’s actually ready to step into leadership using the EOS method. This framework has changed how I hire, how I lead, and how my team performs.
I also talk about building a “minor league system” inside your practice, how to support your team through personal challenges, and why skipping leadership development is costing you more than you think.
Hit play and let’s talk real leadership.
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Are you training leaders, or promoting the least bad option? (00:32)
The EOS framework for hiring (01:25)
Why some promotions fail (01:43)
Minor league system in your office (04:46)
Be your team’s best part of the day (05:12)
Growing your team beyond ortho (05:46)
Additional Resources
- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit 2025: http://opsummit2025.com/
- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs