Welcome to the fourteenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she talks about her grand opening celebration and how this is the happiest time of her life. This week's episode is informative and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode!Time-Stamped Show Notes00:30 Intro1:27 Local Med's online scheduling is going great, and the software is super sophisticated.3:16 Michael went to the grand opening, even though Ashley didn't expect him to show.4:17 The Folsom Chamber of Commerce representative said it was the most people he'd seen at a grand opening.9:43 Why the grand opening was everything Ashley thought it was going to be, and more.11:20 Ashley has many people to thank because everyone has been so eager to help her.15:20 Ashley says she loved Michael's video recording of the celebration. Check it out here: SMILE & CO's Grand Opening.16:19 Noah Kagen's podcast is one of Ashley and Michael's favorites.17:11 The Minimalist podcast and Ordinary Vegan are two of Michael's favorites.20:00 Michael discusses the vegan lifestyle.22:00 Ashley and Michael announce they'll talk about food and other stuff along with dentistry in the new podcast format.23:35 Ashley says the first month of business has been so much fun.24:17 The goal is to get 50 new patients this month.24:58 The reviews are helping to drive traffic to the office.26:47 Should Ashley engage with the prison inmate?28:50 Local Med is Ashley's favorite resource this week.29:49 Ashley and Michael both think they have ADHD.33:54 What does it mean to jump all in?37:00 Ashley says bookkeeping has been the biggest headache.37:50 Ashley poses a question to listeners: Would you be interested in a Facebook dental start-up business group?41:15 Ashley asks all listeners to leave a review, and please let her know what you think about the new format where they'll talk about dentistry and lifestyle.42:15 Closing3 Main Ideas1. Don't Doubt YourselfAshley talked a lot about following your gut, and not doubting yourself. She says to just do it, especially if it's something you've been thinking about doing for a while.She says that she's the happiest she's ever been in her life and that you should open a practice too if you want.If you want to build a practice that you know you're going to fall in love with, and know that you're gonna be completely proud of, do it.��2. Hold Your Head Up and Think AheadAshley mentions that it was six months ago that she sat in her car and announced on a Facebook video to the world about her dream.She says she was ���terrified of opening something without knowing if patients are going to come, without seeing that you're being supported, and wi

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