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From Barnsley to the Boardroom: Dean Hallows on 40 Years in Dentistry and the Future of Innovation
In this episode, Chris and Ashley are joined by a true industry heavyweight: Dean Hallows, Managing Director of Dental Directory and a...
Chris Barrow
Jul 311 min read
A quiet airport, a 26% rejection rate, and a lesson in not reading the rules
Why We Still Don’t Follow Instructions: A Quarter Of Airport Bags Rejected At Security Travelling through Manchester Airport to Dublin...
Chris Barrow
Jul 302 min read
How to reset your dental practice when everything feels broken
Start small, fix one thing, and rebuild with purpose The Client “Dear Chris, I hope you had a lovely holiday and are feeling...
Chris Barrow
Jul 293 min read
Waking at 4am after vacation: The quiet reckoning before the business storm
The first light, the full inbox, and the weight of what comes next It's become an annual blog post from me, and yet I want to repeat...
Chris Barrow
Jul 281 min read
Why you must set out for your own Ithaka: The journey that enriches more than the destination
The Road To Ithaka Is Long—And That’s The Gift As you set out for Ithaka hope your road is a long one, full of adventure, full of...
Chris Barrow
Jul 112 min read
Why A.I. is "The Fifth Commodity" every smart business needs
How A.I. Transforms Time, Money And People In Your Dental Practice Back in 1970, when I started my first job, a wise thought leader...
Chris Barrow
Jul 102 min read
From hotelier's daughter to Dental Practice powerhouse: Fiona Teasdale's journey
In this insightful and candid episode of Conversations with Chris , Chris Barrow speaks with Fiona Teasdale, Practice Manager at Myton...
Chris Barrow
Jul 92 min read
Well‑Led Isn’t Just a CQC Buzzword – It’s What Makes Great Dentistry Happen
A guest blog by Mark Topley You’ll often hear “Well‑Led” bandied around by the CQC. It doesn’t feel sexy—it’s not clinical KPI or new...
Chris Barrow
Jul 83 min read
Why the Tour de France should inspire your business mindset this summer
What cycling’s greatest race can teach us about strategy, teamwork and daily performance Yesterday I began watching the 45-minute...
Chris Barrow
Jul 71 min read
"I feel like a fraud - that I’m a failure at business and will never make this practice grow"
Ever felt your dental practice won’t grow, despite your best efforts? You're not alone—here's how to move from self-doubt to success...
Chris Barrow
Jul 42 min read
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