Tarun “T-Bone Speaks” Agarwal

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Tarun “T-Bone Speaks” Agarwal Dr. Tarun Agarwal represents the next generation of leadership for the dental profession. His sole f

10/16/2026

You may be one person, but you have two jobs.

You are the dentist delivering the care. You are also the owner carrying the risk.

Your pay should reflect both.

“Am I getting paid for my clinical work?” is one question.

“What am I earning as the owner?” is another.

When everything gets lumped together, it becomes harder to see what your business actually makes.

Pay yourself like an associate, then separate that compensation from your ownership income. That clarity helps you understand whether you have a profitable business, or a job that depends on you.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/qvzPR5xOMyw

10/15/2026

I do not start with, “You need a crown.”

I start by thanking the patient for their trust, showing them what I am seeing, and explaining why it concerns me.

The goal is not to pressure someone into treatment. It is to help them understand the difference between being reactive later and proactive now.

10/14/2026

A one-star review can make your stomach turn.

But I never defend myself online. I am not replying to the reviewer. I am replying to the next 500 people who read it and decide whether my practice handles conflict with professionalism.

Take the high road, protect patient privacy, and move the conversation offline.

10/13/2026

You wouldn't get on a plane if the pilot planned to fly without instruments.

So why run your dental practice that way?

A full schedule and money in the bank can make things feel healthy. But they do not tell you the whole story.

“Are we busy?” is only half the conversation.

“Are we profitable?” matters just as much.

Stop making decisions based on how your practice feels. Get visibility into your productivity, cash flow, and profit so you know what actually needs attention.

You cannot steer the business if you cannot see where you are going.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/qvzPR5xOMyw

10/13/2026

I gave my first CEREC machine back after three months.

I was trying to do every crown, for every patient, right away. It did not work.

When I tried again, I started smaller, lowered the pressure, and committed to improving one case at a time.

Whatever you have been avoiding in your practice, do one this week.

10/12/2026

At $100K+ per month, the details matter.

Repeated cancellations are not just holes in the schedule. They can reveal fear, financial pressure, scheduling barriers, or a treatment conversation that did not land.

Slow down. Ask why. Then help the patient take the next step.

10/11/2026

If your practice cannot operate without you, you do not own a business.

You have a stressful job.

When every decision runs through the doctor, the doctor becomes the ceiling. Growth requires documented systems, leaders who can make decisions, and accountability that keeps the team moving forward.

Build a practice that runs on systems, not your constant involvement.

🎙️ Watch the full video now: https://youtu.be/3dmqU0Fvf54

10/10/2026

Doing implants regularly is not just about spending more on marketing.

It is about getting your team involved.

The team does not make the diagnosis. That is the doctor’s responsibility.

But they can create awareness, start conversations about missing teeth, and help patients understand that replacing a tooth may be an option.

If implant conversations only happen when the doctor walks into the room, you are missing opportunities.

Make your team part of the process, not just the procedure.

🎙️ Watch the full episode now: https://youtu.be/v9D1GQ8Xfqk

10/09/2026

Most practices do not have a new patient problem.

They have a communication problem.

Patients do not buy dentistry. They buy confidence in the outcome.

If they do not understand the treatment or trust the person explaining it, they will not move forward. Practice growth starts with helping patients understand the value of their care, not simply getting more people through the door.

🎙️ Watch the full video now: https://youtu.be/3dmqU0Fvf54

10/08/2026

A treatment coordinator is not just another payroll expense.

If the role costs $5,000 a month, the question is not, “Can I afford this person?” The question is, “Can this person find and schedule at least $20,000 in treatment each month?”

For most practices, the answer is yes.

There is usually a backlog of unscheduled treatment sitting inside the practice already. A dedicated coordinator focused on follow-up, patient communication, and getting those patients back on the schedule can create an immediate return.

The real decision is whether you are willing to invest in the role long enough for that person to build momentum.

🎥 Watch the full Call-In episode now: https://youtu.be/-jZf9ckiIMQ

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