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In this episode of “Two Reds are Better than One” podcast, Chris and Ashley explore a variety of customer service experiences from their travels, highlighting both excellent and poor examples. These stories offer valuable lessons for dentists and practice owners. The insights shared in this episode are so impactful that everyone in the practice should … Continue reading S8 EP9: Surviving to thriving- How to prosper in a tough economy
Read MoreS8 EP7 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 40-year veteran of the UK dental industry. Recording from three corners of Europe – Cheshire, Sardinia, and sunny Essex – the conversation ranges from the accidental beginnings of Dean’s career in 1986 to … Continue reading S8 EP7 From Barnsley to the Boardroom: Dean Hallows on 40 Years in Dentistry and the Future of Innovation
Read MoreS8 EP6: From Uganda to Digital Dentistry: Dr. Jit Hindocha’s Inspiring 40-Year Journey
In this captivating episode, Ashley and Chris sit down with Dr. Jit Hindocha, Principal Dentist at Total Dental Care, celebrating 40 remarkable years in dentistry (1985–2025). Born in Uganda, Jit shares his powerful story of arriving in England at just 10 years old after his family was expelled by Idi Amin, losing everything but holding … Continue reading S8 EP6: From Uganda to Digital Dentistry: Dr. Jit Hindocha’s Inspiring 40-Year Journey
Read MoreS8 EP4: Steve Tangney’s remarkable journey: from Cork to Batemans Bay, Sydney
Steve Tangney qualified in 2008 and moved from his hometown of Cork to work in London. During a period of travelling, he met the love of his life – now his wife – on the Gold Coast, where he also worked for a while. While his time there was influential, it was his experience at … Continue reading S8 EP4: Steve Tangney’s remarkable journey: from Cork to Batemans Bay, Sydney
Read MoreS8 EP3: Create an award winning climate-positive dental practice
In this insightful interview, Chris and Ashley reconnect with Karl Walker Finch, the proud owner of a dental practice in the Kirklees area of Yorkshire. For the second time, we delve into Karl’s remarkable journey. Setting an ambitious goal, Karl aimed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of his practice. Astonishingly, he achieved a reduction … Continue reading S8 EP3: Create an award winning climate-positive dental practice
Read MoreS08 EP2: Building Smile Stories
After graduating in 2012, Gareth Edwards spent the first 5 years of his dental career by treating patients in Middleton, North Manchester. He then embarked on an 18-month journey through Asia and South America, dedicating time not only to traveling but also to reading a diverse range of books. In 2019, Gareth returned to Bournemouth, his hometown, … Continue reading S08 EP2: Building Smile Stories
Read MoreS08 EP1: Looking Ahead to 2025: Embracing Change and Innovation in Dentistry
In this exciting episode of Two Reds Are Better Than One, Chris Barrow and Ashley Latter share their personal and professional aspirations for 2025 within the dental industry. From digital workflows and AI to personal communication mastery, this conversation is packed with insights to help dental professionals navigate the evolving landscape with confidence and agility. Key … Continue reading S08 EP1: Looking Ahead to 2025: Embracing Change and Innovation in Dentistry
Read MoreS07 E12: The tough dentist with the gentle touch
Today we’re thrilled to introduce you to Amber Aplin, owner of “The Gentle Touch” dental practice in Kelso, Scotland. Amber’s journey is anything but ordinary—born in Australia, raised in the UK, and spending 16 years in Army dentistry before carving out her niche as a practice owner. Her story is one of transformation, innovation, and … Continue reading S07 E12: The tough dentist with the gentle touch
Read MoreS7 EP11: You can do it! with Anushika Brogan
Anushika Brogan is the owner of Damira Dental Group. After graduating from Kings, Anushika was destined to be an entrepreneur. She quickly purchased her first dental practice in 2003, and Damira was born. Since then, she has expanded the group to 42 locations throughout the UK, including brand new practices specialising in facial aesthetics. She … Continue reading S7 EP11: You can do it! with Anushika Brogan
Read MoreS7 E10: From chickens to implants, with a business and a family along the way- a conversation with Katie Blake
Dr. Katie Blake is co-founder with her husband Alex of Blake Dental, in the small market town of Witham, Essex, mid-way between Chelmsford and Colchester. Katie has a special interest in dental implants, not only delivering to their own patients but working in other practices, lecturing, training and mentoring. Alex is a former maths teacher, … Continue reading S7 E10: From chickens to implants, with a business and a family along the way- a conversation with Katie Blake
Read MoreS07 E09: Meet The Super Human Orthodontist from Dublin
Imagine opening a Practice with no social media, prohibited from advertising, not allowed to have a website, plus you are timing this at the start of one of the worst recessions the country has ever known. These were the circumstances faced by Dr. Kieran Daly when he opened his squat Practice in North Dublin during … Continue reading S07 E09: Meet The Super Human Orthodontist from Dublin
Read MorePODCAST – S7 EP8 – Keep Growing and Keep Learning
Our second conversation with Dr. Marina Rhode, Founder of DRMR In our first conversation with Manrina we explored the influences from her early life that formed her philosophy and then travelled with her through 18-years as a London-based “career associate”, working with some of the top names in the capital. We now explore the vision … Continue reading PODCAST – S7 EP8 – Keep Growing and Keep Learning
Read MoreS7 E07: An inside look at DenTTrack dentall business management software
In this episode, we interview Manish Chitnis to discuss his dental practice management software, DenTTrack, a task management software that provides clarity on who does what in a dental practice, including training for each task. Manish explains the importance of internal marketing and utilising the patient database to drive new patients amidst current market conditions. There … Continue reading S7 E07: An inside look at DenTTrack dentall business management software
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S07 E06: 100% Energy
If you want to be inspired by the potential of a career in dentistry, no matter what your age or background, listen to the journey of one of the UK’s most interesting dental practice owners. As a child, Manrina Rhode wanted to become an actress, but an enlightened Headmistress saw the opportunity of combining art … Continue reading S07 E06: 100% Energy
Read MoreS07 E05: The Curious Dentist
It’s a delight this month to listen to the founder of a Champions League dental practice in the beautiful Lake District – Neil Cooper has been a friend and a client of both of us for many years.Here, we delve into Neil’s childhood fascination with how things work and an early dedication to a career … Continue reading S07 E05: The Curious Dentist
Read MoreS07 E04: Top Tips for starting, growing and selling your dental business- and the rose of bespoke CRM software in the modern dental practice
An interview with Dengro CEO – Neil Stephen Listeners – if you think this month’s podcast is an advert for Dengro – think again. CEO Neil Stephen has a fascinating CV, including starting and selling a number of international tech businesses over the years, as well as running The London Olympic Beach Volleyball competition in … Continue reading S07 E04: Top Tips for starting, growing and selling your dental business- and the rose of bespoke CRM software in the modern dental practice
Read MoreS07 E03: The Monthly Action Plan- How to get the best out of your team, so that they can achieve their full potential
This week we interviewed David Taylor, an ex Dale Carnegie International Master Trainer & Leadership Trainer, who shares the benefits of developing a Monthly Action Plan.Many Dental Practices report that finding the right people, retaining them and the paying their true worth challenging, this concept can help in all three areas and can make the Dental Practice … Continue reading S07 E03: The Monthly Action Plan- How to get the best out of your team, so that they can achieve their full potential
Read MoreS07 E02: We do things differently down here
If you walk round Manchester city centre, you will often see the above statement, ‘ WE DO THINGS DIFFERENTLY HERE’ which glorifys Manchester’s achievements in the world and why Mancuncians are different. We have tweaked the above statement slightly for our guest today and you will see why when you listen to the interview. Born in … Continue reading S07 E02: We do things differently down here
Read MoreS07 E01: On never giving up (and how to run your business in 60 minutes a month)
On never giving up (and how to run your business in 60 minutes a month) an interview with Dr Mike Hughes of Deintyddfa Na-Nóg Dental & Implant Team in Bangor, North Wales We begin our new podcasting year with a story of courage and resilience that has led to the creation of an award-winning specialist … Continue reading S07 E01: On never giving up (and how to run your business in 60 minutes a month)
Read MoreS06 E12: Our final podcast of 2023
In our final podcast of 2023, there is no guest, instead, we share our highs and lows of 2023 and also why we are so excited about dentistry in 2024. In the interview we discuss;• Our highs of 2023 both personally and professionally • Chris’s calendar management system – how he plans out his year, often … Continue reading S06 E12: Our final podcast of 2023
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