Fall in Love with Dentistry AgainÂ
How Dr. Russell Mann Rebuilt Confidence, Leadership, and Momentum with Dental Coaches.
Hear what it felt like before coaching—and why he refused to stay there.
Book a Practice Growth CallIf this is what your days feel like…
You’re not looking for motivation. You’re looking for relief—and a clear path forward.
You’re doing dentistry… but the joy isn’t there
You’re busy… but the numbers don’t feel like they match the effort
You’ve taken CE… but nothing in the practice actually changes
Your team needs direction… and you’re tired of carrying it alone
Dr. Mann described his “before” like this:
Why “More CE” Doesn’t Fix This
Most dentists don’t have a dentistry problem. They have an implementation problem.
You can know more—and still feel stuck.
He had the knowledge. The practice still wasn’t producing the way it needed to.
The Shift: Clarity, Leadership, and a Plan That Gets Executed
Over 13 years of coaching with Susan Leckowicz and Dental Coaches, Dr. Mann didn’t become a different clinician.
He became a different kind of owner:
- Clear on what matters
- Confident leading his team
- Running systems that don’t depend on white-knuckling every week
Proof in the Numbers
(because stress loves vagueness)
When Dr. Mann started, his production per hour was tracked at $472/hour.
Today, he reports averaging $1,300–$1,400/hour.
The moment he stopped guessing and started leading with clarity.
“My Team Won’t Change.”
That’s a real fear—especially if you’ve tried meetings, reminders, and “being nice” (or being frustrated) and nothing sticks.
Dr. Mann said his growth came after one key decision: stop running from leadership.
Leadership isn’t barking orders.
It’s setting a direction, building systems, and training your team to win.
The Turning Point: Leaving Delta Dental and Building a Practice He Wanted to Run
A major moment in Dr. Mann’s story was stepping away from Delta and committing to a fee-for-service direction—with a plan.
He didn’t do it by hoping. He did it with coaching, planning, and the right internal and external strategy.
What’s different about coaching with Susan and Dental Coaches
This isn’t a binder. It’s not generic advice. It’s not theory.
It’s a coaching relationship that helps you:
- See what’s happening in your practice with clarity
- Build systems your team can follow
- Strengthen leadership without draining yourself
- Create measurable progress that doesn’t disappear in 30 days
The Result: Way Less Stress—and Joy Back in the Work
Susan asked him what life feels like now.
Not hype. A real shift in how dentistry feels day to day.
Watch the Full Conversation (15 minutes)
For the full context, here’s the complete interview with Dr. Mann.
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What it felt like before coaching
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What changed first inside the practice
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What life feels like now
Book a Practice Growth Call
If you’re tired of “pushing through,” this is your next step.
On this call, you’ll get clarity on:
- What’s creating the stress (and what’s keeping it in place)
- What to fix first (numbers, team, systems, leadership, conversion)
- Whether Dental Coaches is the right fit for your goals
