
Dr. Tom Trinkner DDS: Podcast Episode 13
05/10/20 • 69 min
Thomas Trinkner, DDS is a cosmetic dentist in Columbia, South Carolina. Since 1985, he has provided his patients with exceptional care and personal attention. Dr. Trinkner treats patients of all ages! Although, his primary focus is treating adults who have complex dental problems and cosmetic dental concerns.
Quote from this episode:
“I’m decided I’m gonna go from scratch, I’m gonna pick an area, and I’m set up my own practice, In August of 1984, I opened my practice with 2 chairs, one assistant and no patients. “
"I had to get over the fear of extreme fear of public speaking"
"I did about 600-650 hours of CE and went all over the world to be the best dentist I could be."
“If you could gift your child anything, Travel, food and cultures is such a powerful education... sometimes way beyond sitting in the classroom”
"Professionally I have earned respect from my peers...and whatever I have learned I have tried to give back."
"Having Dad be able to see the type of dentistry we can now do and come to a couple of my lectures was rewarding..."
“2% of any profession is a Master, A master learns it, does it, and teaches it”
Doug’s Discovered Biography:
Tom has been able to navigate his own path! He trusted his own instincts and was willing to alter the path if necessary to create the life he wanted to live!
Theme Music by: Marklyn Retzer
Thomas Trinkner, DDS is a cosmetic dentist in Columbia, South Carolina. Since 1985, he has provided his patients with exceptional care and personal attention. Dr. Trinkner treats patients of all ages! Although, his primary focus is treating adults who have complex dental problems and cosmetic dental concerns.
Quote from this episode:
“I’m decided I’m gonna go from scratch, I’m gonna pick an area, and I’m set up my own practice, In August of 1984, I opened my practice with 2 chairs, one assistant and no patients. “
"I had to get over the fear of extreme fear of public speaking"
"I did about 600-650 hours of CE and went all over the world to be the best dentist I could be."
“If you could gift your child anything, Travel, food and cultures is such a powerful education... sometimes way beyond sitting in the classroom”
"Professionally I have earned respect from my peers...and whatever I have learned I have tried to give back."
"Having Dad be able to see the type of dentistry we can now do and come to a couple of my lectures was rewarding..."
“2% of any profession is a Master, A master learns it, does it, and teaches it”
Doug’s Discovered Biography:
Tom has been able to navigate his own path! He trusted his own instincts and was willing to alter the path if necessary to create the life he wanted to live!
Theme Music by: Marklyn Retzer
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Reese Spykerman: Episode 12
Reese Spykerman is a conversion designer who helps businesses understand that good design is more than how you look: it’s how well that design works to improve your bottom line and relationship with customers.
Quotes from this episode:
“I worked on the high school paper and I loved layouts”
“Our ability to change and pivot as the market changes is what makes our success”
“I eat, sleep and breath this business.”
“For me fun is not about stimulation, it’s more how can I relax..”
“I have a hard time with success”
“People often package things so that they only share the shiny moments”
“Not having regrets in your life comes down to trusting yourself”
“Im inspired by stories that are told really well”
“I really don’t link trite and clichéd phrases. “
"Reese got fired from her job over 15 years ago and decided that a corporate job was not for her"
Doug's Discovered Biography:
Reese is an inspiration to me... she’s been able to figure out her own path and has decided to build a career, business and life that is her own! Reese continues to shift her talent stack as the market moves!
For more info about Reese, check out https://designbyreese.com and sign up to get your 5 secret web tweaks today!
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Dr. Jerrold Diamond DDS: Podcast Episode 14
Dr. Jerrold Diamond DDS, is a dentist in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. He works at and owns Diamond Dental . Dr. Diamond enjoys playing tennis, riding his road bike and traveling the world.
Quotes from this Episode:
“Dentistry is always evolving, I don’t get bored because the technology we get to use is always evolving.”
“You don’t want worries to paralyze you as worry isn’t productive “
“You don’t know what you don’t know “
“Dentist’s that I’ve been able to bring into the business and then succeed and help me grow themselves and the business has been rewarding”
“Knowing what I know now, I wish I had figured it out sooner! “
“Look nobodies perfect, we’ve all made mistakes along the way, at the end of the day, you have to live your life, because you only have so many turns around the sun.”
“The sun’s gonna rise tomorrow, enjoy this time during quarantine to do something you’ve always wanted to do! “
I’d like to be a Tennis World Champion in the over the 85 are bracket!
“Being active is good for you and being active is good for you brain
“You don’t know what the future, you don’t know what your health is going to be , you gotta make sure you enjoy the ride!”
Doug's Discovered Biography:
Jerrold has lived his life according to a plan. Whether he actually has known that plan, Jerrold has altered course when the plan required it. Living life to a plan has enabled Jerrold to live an amazing, full life, with a lot more life to live that's on the plan!
Theme Music by: Marklyn Retzer
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