On this episode of A Shot of Inspiration, Greg Stephens talks with Dr. Chris Phelps a dentist turned serial entrepreneur about escaping burnout, mastering influence, and building businesses that solve real problems.
3 Key Takeaways:
- Influence isn’t manipulation—it’s how people actually decide.
- Growth for growth’s sake can trap you; work smarter, not bigger.
- Solving your own problem? You might be solving it for others too.
About Dr. Chris:
Dr. Christopher Phelps, CMCT, CPT is a general dentist, entrepreneur, and Amazon best-selling author of Grow Your Dental Membership Plan and The COMPLETE Book on Dental Marketing.
A certified Kolbe Trainer and one of a select few to earn the Cialdini Method Certified Trainer (CMCT) designation under renowned behavioral scientist Dr. Robert Cialdini, Dr. Phelps is a leading authority on the science of ethical influence and persuasion.
Blending his background in dentistry, business, and behavioral psychology, Chris has founded and scaled multiple companies, including Golden Goose Scheduling, The Phelps Institute, Dental Membership Direct, and Sunrise Dental Solutions.
Today, he serves as the U.S. CEO of the Cialdini Institute, where his focus is on expanding its impact and helping others harness the power of ethical persuasion to drive meaningful growth.
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