702: The 4 Elements of a Great Partnership – Dr. Jen Derse & Dr. Brett Levin

Without a healthy partnership, your work life could be torture. If you want to increase your happiness at work, don't miss this episode! Kirk Behrendt brings back Dr. Jennifer Derse and Dr. Brett Levin, founders of Espire, to share their recipe for a healthy partnership that lasts. To learn how to stay aligned, navigate disagreements, and to disagree agreeably, listen to Episode 702 of The Best Practices Show! 

Learn More About Dr. Derse and Dr. Levin: 

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• Follow Dr. Levin on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brettrlevindmd 
• Learn more about Espire: https://espiredental.com 

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Main Takeaways: 

• Respect and support your partner. 
• Be aligned with one another’s vision. 
• Learn how to disagree and give feedback. 
• Find a cadence for communication to stay aligned. 
• Accept that you will have some hard days with your partner. 

Snippets: 

0:00 Introduction. 

3:22 Why a healthy partnership is so important. 

4:26 Why being aligned on vision is important. 

5:40 How to stay aligned and navigate disagreements. 

9:15 Complexities in adding more people. 

12:00 Schedule regular alignment time. 

16:16 How Dr. Derse and Dr. Levin communicate. 

22:11 How Dr. Derse and Dr. Levin define respect in a partnership. 

28:31 How Dr. Derse and Dr. Levin cultivate teamwork. 

32:02 Mistakes to avoid in a partnership. 

34:51 Last thoughts. 

38:08 More about Espire and how to get in touch. 

Dr. Jennifer Derse Bio: 

After dental school at Marquette University School of Dentistry, Dr. Derse focused her practice on cosmetic dentistry in Scottsdale, Arizona, and taught at the Arizona School of Dentistry. In 2010, she moved to Denver to join Espire Dental, formerly Levin Family Dental, where she has maintained a Top Dentist award by 5280 Magazine every year since. 

Dr. Derse completed the Kois Continuum and focuses her dental practice on esthetic and restorative dentistry. She is actively involved in the Denver community, serving on local non-profit boards and fundraising with Smiles for Life. She has also gone on numerous medical missions to the Dominican Republic and Guatemala to provide dental care in needy communities. To build upon her service in non-profits, she started the Derse Levin Foundation, Espire’s philanthropic arm that funds humanitarian work along with local charities. 

Dr. Brett Levin Bio:

After obtaining his dental degree at the University of Pennsylvania School of Dental Medicine, Dr. Levin returned home to Denver to practice with his father, Dr. Alan Levin. Having served the Glendale/Cherry Creek area for over 20 years, he values the “idyllic” relationships he has created with his patients. He is committed to upholding the traditions of Espire Dental while incorporating the best of modern dental practice technologies. 

Dr. Levin is one of a select few clinical instructors at the prestigious Kois Center, a clinical program designed to integrate the latest advances in esthetic, implant, and restorative dentistry. As a leading Denver cosmetic dentist specializing in dental veneers, same-day crowns, and clear aligners, he is uniquely qualified to give patients the smile of their dreams.