Author: Chris Barrow

Chris Barrow has been active as a consultant, trainer and coach to the UK dental profession for over 20 years. As a writer, his blog enjoys a strong following and he is a regular contributor to the dental press. Naturally direct, assertive and determined, he has the ability to reach conclusions quickly, as well as the sharp reflexes and lightness of touch to innovate, change tack and push boundaries. In 2014 he appeared as a “castaway” in the first season of the popular reality TV show “The Island with Bear Grylls”. His main professional focus is as Coach Barrow, providing coaching and mentorship to independent dentistry.

There are three sets of numbers that you must count and three things that you must do with the numbers: Count your lead generation statistics; Count your lead conversion statistics; Count your financial statistics. Then… Collate the information (presentation in a format that is easy to absorb quickly); Interpret the information (compare to industry benchmarks
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Twice this week I have had the pleasure of listening to a presentation by Dr. Marcos White, explaining how his business has grown 33% in ONE YEAR by combining the effective use of his iTero scanner and a Pre-clinical Consultation (PCC) conducted by his treatment co-ordinators. Case acceptance UP. Average treatment plan value UP. Amount
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There is always a satisfying combination of excitement and apprehension when we stretch ourselves to do something new. Today in London is our first Extreme Business Workshop of 2020. The material on internal low cost marketing is something with which I am more than familiar but the majority of our audience of will be owners
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Not one but TWO free downloads in today’s blog to get your week off to a flying start. One of the FAQs I hear from clients is “how do I transfer patients away from my calendar and across to my associates, without the patients kicking up a fuss?” Very often this is because the Principal
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I’m indebted to Sharon Jardine, Principal of Lindley Dental in Huddersfield, for bringing to my attention the web site “Three Best Rated”. In fact, her practice appeared at the top of the best three dental practices in town, without her team knowing anything about it. A closer inspection reveals that they make their money out
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Yesterday I reflected on the incidence of imposter syndrome appearing in the daily feedback I am getting from clients in the Get Your Year in Gear programme. We reviewed the Three Excuses that we give ourselves for wanting to quit. This stuff looks hard I don’t want to look stupid I’m too ______to do this
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It’s back. How do I know that? Because I’m reading emails every day from clients who are taking part in our Get Your Year in Gear programme – the 31-day kick start to 2020. In week 1 we have been looking at: high and low points over the last 3 years a personal SWOT analysis
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