What 39 Years of Orthodontic Experience Teaches You w/ Dr. David Bachmayer

The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger

Imagine moving to a new country with no connections, a baby on the way, and the challenge of mastering unfamiliar orthodontic techniques.
That’s exactly what Dr. David Bachmayer did when he left South Africa for Australia via Canada. He joins me in this episode to share the lessons he learned along the way.
He reveals how mentorship shaped his success, why perseverance is critical in building a practice, and the efficiency hacks he uses to keep his operation running smoothly.
He even shares the surprising reason why he recently transitioned his practice to an OSO—and how it provides peace of mind for the future.
Click now to listen and get ready to transform your own practice.
Key Takeaways
Introduction of Dr. David Bachmayer (00:00)
Dr. Ward Smalley’s influence and mentorship (03:12)
Dr. Bachmayer's journey from South Africa to Australia (06:35)
The power of perseverance in building a practice (10:52)
The role of mentorship in orthodontics (17:27)
Practice efficiency through outsourcing (22:57)
Transitioning his practice to an OSO (26:28)
Future aspirations and mentorship (31:59)
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