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The Dangerous Part About Having a Good Practice

September 28, 2026 · 31 min

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Your practice is finally in a good place. The schedule is full, the money is good, and you actually like your team.

This episode is about what happens when this comfort turns into complacency. The DPH coaches explain why thinking "things are good" can be dangerous, the difference between healthy comfort and complacency, and how to tell if you're building the practice you actually want.

Topics discussed:

00:00 Introduction

01:59 Why good practices stop trying to improve

06:12 Fixing problems vs. designing the practice you want

07:24 What happens when you stop innovating

10:17 The frustration and clarity exercise

11:32 How to tell if you’re comfortable or complacent

15:20 The one question every practice owner should answer

16:07 The future-you test for your practice

22:42 When to keep pushing and when to take a break

This episode was produced by Podcast Boutique https://www.podcastboutique.com

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