SCN Annual Summit 2026

Lois Banta

A reflection on the top 30 lessons learned through SCN — highlighting the experiences, insights, relationships, and moments that have shaped our community over the years.

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Len Tau

If you're a dental consultant looking to grow your business, attract more clients, and land more speaking gigs, it’s time to tap into the most powerful marketing tool available today: social proof. In this high-energy session, Dr. Leonard Tau will show you exactly how to turn raving reviews and testimonials into your most effective business growth strategy. Online reviews aren’t just for dental practices—they’re a game-changer for your consulting brand. When prospective clients or event organizers Google you (and they will), your online presence determines whether they reach out—or move on. And in a world where credibility is currency, nothing builds trust faster than what others say about working with you. You’ll learn how to generate powerful online reviews, capture compelling video testimonials, and strategically share them on social media to elevate your visibility and authority. Plus, Dr. Tau will dive into simple tools and newsletter strategies that help you grow your email list and keep your audience engaged and ready to convert. What You’ll Learn: How to consistently generate glowing reviews from your consulting clients and speaking engagements Creative ways to capture and share video testimonials that build instant credibility Social media strategies to amplify your content and attract new opportunities Proven tools to grow and nurture your email list through effective newsletters The step-by-step process to become more discoverable, more credible, and more in-demand Whether you're just getting started or ready to take your consulting career to the next level, this session will give you the exact blueprint to stand out in a crowded market—and turn happy clients into your best marketing engine.

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Rita Zamora

In the AI era, ideas are everywhere, but execution is what sets people apart. Being a thought leader is no longer enough. We must become thought doers, those who act on ideas, test quickly, and adapt in real time. Rita shares practical insights from her evolution as a treatment coordinator to helping lead the adoption of social media in dentistry, and now helping practices navigate AI visibility. Together, we will explore the key traits of effective thought doers and how to stay adaptable, take action with confidence, and keep momentum over time. Through short interactive exercises and real-world examples, you will walk away with actionable steps to strengthen your positioning and deliver greater value to the dentists you serve. Leave this Power Hour with renewed focus and tools you can use immediately.

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Leslie Icenogle

By the end of this session, participants will be able to: - Differentiate Between Owning a Job and Owning a Transferable Business. Attendees will identify the structural, financial, and branding elements that determine whether their company is dependent on them or can operate without them. - Implement Systems That Increase Enterprise Value. Participants will learn practical strategies to strengthen recurring revenue, clean financial reporting, documented processes, and scalable infrastructure that buyers value. - Develop a Strategic Exit Vision That Drives Today’s Decision Attendees will leave with a framework for aligning their current growth strategy with a 3-, 5-, or 10-year exit plan—maximizing valuation and ensuring a smooth handoff.

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Elizabeth Griffiith

Discover how the Working Genius Assessment can help improve productivity, communication, and leadership within your business and the dental teams you support. This workshop explores the 6 Types of Work Genius model and how creating a common language around work can strengthen collaboration, maximize strengths, and help teams work more effectively together.

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Amy Wood

Most consultants build successful businesses, but very few build them with a plan for what comes next. In this fast-paced, interactive session, Amy Wood challenges attendees to identify their current stage of business and define their next move: grow, merge, buy, sell, or exit. Through engaging, in-room exercises and real world examples, participants will gain clarity on their options and the critical decisions that shape long term success. Amy also breaks down what it really means to sell or transition a consulting business, including what’s actually being sold, key contract terms, and negotiation strategies that can protect (or cost) you. Attendees will leave with: - A clear understanding of where they are - Insight into their best next step - Practical tools to start planning immediately Direct, engaging, and highly actionable, this session helps consultants stop guessing and start planning.

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It's time to come together and celebrate the start of our Summit - 30th Anniversary Style!

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