When I started my dental mobile assisting business, I knew it would be a hard journey and there would be a lot of sacrifices.
As I predicted, my journey was very difficult. But I would still choose this business even if I knew that I would face a lot of challenges.
But knowing what I know now, I would have chosen a different way to start the business. I am going to share with you what I could have done differently so that you don’t make the same mistakes that I did.
Move Slowly
I wish I could have moved a little slower in the beginning and taken more time to grow. Because I was in a hurry, I paid a lot of interest that I didn’t have to pay.
If I had moved slower, I would have made wiser financial decisions. For example, I would have chosen other options when it came to supplies and I would have researched more for financing.
While you might want to open your business right now, it might pay to take your time.
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Keep Trying Until Someone Says “Yes”
When we first started our mobile dental assisting business, I went to very many nursing homes in Florida and everyone kept telling me “no”.
I couldn’t get a “yes” in Florida. So, I went to Georgia and I got one “yes”. I started operating there and I have been growing in Georgia.
I live in Florida, but I drive to Georgia every day to work. So, to me, no is not a no. It just means I have to go another way.
If someone tells you, “no”, do not quit. Sometimes, “no” means that you need to take a new direction.
Surround Yourself with the Right Team
One of my strongest influences is my husband. He is a great influence in my life. When I met him, his name was Mr. PMA – Mr. Positive mental attitude.
His stance in life was so strong and his attitude was so strong that it influenced me to have a shift of attitude.
His level of expectation is so high for me. But I rise to that bar because he just makes me a better person. And this has improved my business.
The other big influence in my life is Dr. Leroy Polite, an experienced entrepreneur and owner of Economy Dentures. Dr polite was a mentor who encouraged me to further my education, gain experience and open my businesses.
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Navigating Challenges
While my business has grown tremendously, I still face challenges. The biggest challenge I face as an entrepreneur is getting good employees. This could be because I’ve set the bar so high.
But as an entrepreneur, my business is like a child- you see it birth and you watch it grow. So, you can’t trust that with anyone.
When I started, the biggest challenge was that I did not know where to begin. For the most part, I just kept trying until I got it right. You don’t have to go through this process.
I can help set up your mobile dentist clinic, schedule a consultation with me on a day and time that is convenient for you. You can read more about geriatric and mobile dentistry on my book The Tooth and Nothing But the Truth.
I’ve also planned a mobile dental workshop starting November 8, 2021 that will empower you to take the bold step of starting your mobile dental business.