What could be better than one talented project advisor? Several talented project advisors, of course! A team of experts dedicated to the success of a project with the added benefit of nonstop support and services vital to a superior outcome. Many who have endeavored to “go it alone” realize, only to late, that the daunting tasks at hand needed the special touch of experts to ensure success.
The hardest part of beginning any new project is coming to terms with the multiple layers of organization and information required to effectively accomplish project goals. As observed, whether in business or politics, the advantage most often goes to those who employ “the experts.”
Sullivan-Schein has always believed in this approach, and provides its customers with a full suite of products and services that have been designed to guide, support, and sustain them from project inception to follow up and maintenance for as long as they are in business.
Dr. Jeffrey C. Barrera’s practice, Abours Aesthetic Dentistry in Rancho Santa Marguerita, California bears special witness to the adage, “teamwork makes the dream work.” Dr. Barrera’s relationship with Sullivan-Schein Field Sales Consultant, Rich Kofron; Mike Dukes, Equipment Sales Specialist; and Russ Baker, Regional General Manager, set the plan in motion for his new office with their combined networking capabilities.
First, you need inspiration—and plenty of good advice from savvy success-makers. Larry Emmott’s seminars on dental technology are a fail-safe choice for dentists who need to know the latest and greatest in dent-tech. It’s no surprise that Rich Kofron and Dr. Barrera made tracks to one of Mr. Emmott’s presentations to listen to this expert offer his perspectives of the wide world of dental technologies—crucial to planning for any new office.
Next, the “bottom line”—the best equipment on the planet has little value unless you know how to run your business effectively. Through attending both a Fortune Management seminar and a Straine Consulting seminar, Rich and Dr. Barrera explored new avenues for better business management and increasing profitability. These seminars’ valuable guidelines have helped many businesses operate at a more optimal level by offering management solutions that expand personal, professional, financial, and team-building skills. Dr. Barrera ultimately chose counseling from Straine Consulting, which specializes in practicemanagement for the dental professional through its Straine Management System.
Adequate financial resources also play an enormous part in planning any project, and Henry Schein Financial Services (HSFS) division provides many viable financial options to healthcare professionals who need backing to support their business plans. Dr. Barrera found HSFS’ ChoiceHealth leasing services were perfect for his needs at Arbours Aesthetic Dentistry.
Improved confidence, better communication, and a more streamlined game plan took center stage as Dr. Barrera worked with the Sullivan-Schein team to further define goals for his office. Sullivan-Schein’s specialists also took Dr. Barrera to several offices they had completed—a good morale-booster and certainly generates a high level of anticipation for the project.
Writing (and rewriting) the “wish list” of must-haves for the new practice has quite an upside!
The culmination of all these activities is a dynamic and beautiful new dental facility with 3,051-sq. feet of space designed to meet all Dr. Barrera’s specifications for his “dream office.” His staff enjoys the office’s efficiency and simply being surrounded by decorative touches such as its two, large salt-water aquariums, lovely soffited ceilings, warm woods, overall contemporary style, and hand-painted wall murals that give the space its unique character. One of the murals, by the way, depicts one of Dr. Barrera’s favorite golf courses—Pebble Beach, in Monterey, California.
Eight operatories with a complete array of high-tech equipment offer Dr. Barrera’s patients the best treatment options with the highest standard of care possible, and give Arbours Aesthetic Dentistry increased ability to attract and keep patients. The collective efforts of Sullivan-Schein experts, Rich Kofron, Mike Dukes, and Russ Baker and Dr. Barrera achieved spectacular results—and the opportunity for the Doctor to look forward to continued success in meeting the industry’s challenges in the future.
