Here's something nobody tells you about being a dentist.

We're nice, but sometimes too nice.

We got into this to help people.

And that's great, in the chair.

But in business, we assume everyone has our best interest in mind.

The sales rep.

The landlord.

The business partner.

The staff member.

That is absolutely not always the case.

You don't need to turn into a shark.

You just need to stop assuming.

Read the contract.

Check the numbers.

Ask the second question.

Pause before saying yes.

You can be kind, and still not get taken advantage of.