Why Doing Less Can Make You a Better Orthodontist l 5MF
Fri Feb 06 2026
Running a successful orthodontic practice doesn’t mean you need to control everything. In fact, the more you try to do that, the more you risk losing team members, burning out, and stunting your growth. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve transformed my management style over the years—and how letting go has made me a better leader, clinician, and business owner.
I’ll walk you through the exact approach I use today, including how we build systems without me being at the center of every decision. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to oversee every part of your practice—or you’ve struggled with team accountability—this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with a practical framework to create a culture of ownership, while giving your team the tools and authority to thrive.
If you want to stop micromanaging and start scaling, this might be your wake-up call.
Quotes
“If you want to take home seven figures a year from your practice, then you gotta work at it—and that means letting go.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger
“There are two kinds of problems in this world: my problem, and not my problem. I’ll help you solve your problem—but it’s still not my problem.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00) — How I used to micromanage—and why it failed.
(01:30) — My evolution from control freak to team enabler.
(03:00) — Why your org chart matters more than your to-do list.
(04:50) — Empowering your team to own their systems and policies.
(05:30) — The two kinds of problems: “My problem” and “not my problem.”
(06:45) — How to build one high-impact system per team member in 90 days.
(08:00) — The true cost of micromanagement (it’s higher than you think).
Additional Resources
If you’ve been feeling stretched thin in your practice or you know you’re spending too much time managing instead of leading, start by building that org chart. Sit down with your team, hand out real ownership, and step back from the day-to-day. Let your systems—and your people—work for you.
And if this episode sparked something for you, send me a message. I love hearing how these ideas show up in your practice.
Register for Ortho Vanguard: https://www.opvanguard.com
- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/
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Running a successful orthodontic practice doesn’t mean you need to control everything. In fact, the more you try to do that, the more you risk losing team members, burning out, and stunting your growth. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve transformed my management style over the years—and how letting go has made me a better leader, clinician, and business owner. I’ll walk you through the exact approach I use today, including how we build systems without me being at the center of every decision. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed trying to oversee every part of your practice—or you’ve struggled with team accountability—this one’s for you. You’ll walk away with a practical framework to create a culture of ownership, while giving your team the tools and authority to thrive. If you want to stop micromanaging and start scaling, this might be your wake-up call. Quotes “If you want to take home seven figures a year from your practice, then you gotta work at it—and that means letting go.” — Dr. Glenn Krieger “There are two kinds of problems in this world: my problem, and not my problem. I’ll help you solve your problem—but it’s still not my problem.” — Dr. Glenn Krieger Key Takeaways Intro (00:00) — How I used to micromanage—and why it failed. (01:30) — My evolution from control freak to team enabler. (03:00) — Why your org chart matters more than your to-do list. (04:50) — Empowering your team to own their systems and policies. (05:30) — The two kinds of problems: “My problem” and “not my problem.” (06:45) — How to build one high-impact system per team member in 90 days. (08:00) — The true cost of micromanagement (it’s higher than you think). Additional Resources If you’ve been feeling stretched thin in your practice or you know you’re spending too much time managing instead of leading, start by building that org chart. Sit down with your team, hand out real ownership, and step back from the day-to-day. Let your systems—and your people—work for you. And if this episode sparked something for you, send me a message. I love hearing how these ideas show up in your practice. Register for Ortho Vanguard: https://www.opvanguard.com - For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/ - Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/