Steve Bilt on the Mindset That Builds Legacies

Steve Bilt on the Mindset That Builds Legacies

On the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host CRO Mike Huffaker of Planet DDS sits down with Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands—a pioneering organization in the world of dentistry, supporting nearly 700 offices across the U.S., known for their delivery of excellence in service and employee satisfaction. Together, they deep dive into the various facets of the building a legacy, including: 

  • The right mental models that set teams and companies up for success, and how to apply them
  • Recognizing the need for change and executing it effectively 
  • Understanding one’s role as a leader and the importance of setting the tone for change and progress
  • Crafting the right culture and making it a part of the organization’s DNA

If you’re looking for ways to leave a mark on your dental business, be your authentic self while doing it, and heart-warming insights on learning from personal failures, this is the episode for you! 

Episode Highlights

In this episode, with Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands, gives his insights on what it takes to craft a legacy culture and unify teams for progress. Here are some highlights from the show:

The right mindset for change and progress

Steve Bilt underscores the importance of adopting the right mental models for success, applying them effectively and recognizing when things need to change, and changing them the right way. 

Lead by example, bring culture to life

Knowing your role and playing it well can make all the difference. Steve Bilt unpacks how to craft the perfect vision and mission and the ways in which effective leadership can help bring organizational culture to life.

Setting up people for success

Reflecting on the mindsets he encourages in his children, Steve Bilt talks about the importance of setting teams and individuals up for success—making space for mistakes, socializing the “why” behind organizational priorities and more. 

Living with purpose in life and business

The right questions can lead to the right mindsets in life and business. Steve Bilt emphasizes the importance of considering one’s purpose and bringing it to life. 

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