For this week’s blog post, we’re debuting the “Ask an MGE Consultant” column. We all know that Sabri Blumberg works very hard, so we’re giving her a little break from her usual “Ask Sabri” column. Don’t worry, it’ll be back soon, but until then we think you’ll find you’re in very capable hands with MGE’s top consultants, Chris Menkhaus, Dania…

Last updated on November 11th, 2025 at 01:41 pm Q: I’m looking for ways to boost my production. Should I add another operatory? The first thing I’ll say is that this decision would be influenced by a number of factors, the least of which would include: How many chairs you already have. How far you are scheduled out and whether…

Last updated on November 13th, 2025 at 01:35 pm Q: A couple of staff quit and are badmouthing me in the community. Is there something I can do about it? While reasons can vary, many people will badmouth like this when there is an unhandled upset about something. Now, there are usually signals that this upset exists before they quit…

Last updated on November 4th, 2025 at 05:49 pm Q: I’m spending a lot on new patient marketing, but haven’t seen much in the way of results. Should I stop? A: No results (or poor results) from marketing is normally caused by one of two things: A) your marketing is ineffective (i.e. nobody is responding to it), or B) your…

Last updated on November 4th, 2025 at 05:55 pm Ever had any trouble training new staff? Wish it were easier? We’ve all experienced the frustration associated with training new people. And unfortunately for them (and for you), poor training protocols resulting in confused and non-performing employees can give you the false impression that you’ve hired the “wrong person.” The solution…

Last updated on November 4th, 2025 at 06:05 pm Are you happy with the organizational systems in your office? If you’re like most of your colleagues that I’ve met the past fifteen years I’ve been in the industry, you’d probably say “no.” For that matter, since I’ve been with MGE, I could count on one hand the number of doctors…