Private consulting for orthodontic practices is direct, 1-on-1 strategic guidance from Amanda Floyd Consulting, led by Amanda Floyd and Dr. Ben Fishbein, tailored to a practice owner’s specific goals and challenges. Unlike group coaching programs or broad business advice, this work focuses exclusively on what works in orthodontics, delivered by consultants who run a successful practice themselves.
Running an orthodontic practice is demanding. Production stalls. Teams lose momentum. The day-to-day grind makes it hard to step back and see what’s actually holding you back. That’s where private consulting comes in.
This isn’t advice from someone who’s never been in your shoes. Amanda Floyd and Dr. Ben Fishbein bring real-world experience from operating Fishbein Orthodontics, applying the same systems and strategies that have driven their own long-term success. Every recommendation comes from hands-on knowledge of what actually moves the needle in an orthodontic setting.
Amanda Floyd Consulting offers distinct tracks for both established practices and startups. Whether you’re launching your first location or looking to reignite momentum in a practice that’s plateaued, your sessions deliver a custom action plan built around your situation. The Fishbein Fundamentals methodology serves as the foundation, giving you proven frameworks while allowing room for customization based on your market, team, and vision.
Think of it as having a dedicated partner invested in your long-term success. You get confidential, focused attention on your practice alone, not a blanket approach shared with dozens of other doctors.
Benefits of Private Consulting for Orthodontic Practices
Working with a private consultant changes how you approach practice production. Here are six key benefits:
Strategies Built Around Your Practice
Your market, team dynamics, and patient demographics are unique. Your action plan accounts for these specifics rather than applying broad formulas that may not fit your reality. No recycled playbooks here.
Stronger Team Performance
Is your team executing at the level you need? Many practices struggle not with clinical skills but with operational execution. Private consulting addresses role clarity, and accountability systems. The result: both morale and metrics go up.
Confidential, Dedicated Attention
Some challenges are sensitive. Maybe you’re dealing with a difficult team member, partnership tensions, or financial concerns you’d rather not discuss in a group setting. Your business stays private.
Faster Results for Startups
New practices can skip years of trial and error. With a proven game plan from day one, startups build strong foundations that support sustainable progress rather than scrambling to fix problems later. That’s what it means to Start off strong.
Renewed Momentum for Established Practices
Production stalled? Profitability dipping? Fresh eyes on your operations often reveal opportunities hiding in plain sight. A private consultant identifies the bottlenecks, then helps you break through them.
Many established practices find that one or two targeted changes create a ripple effect across the entire operation, from treatment starts to team retention to patient experience.
Accountability Built In
Regular check-ins with a consultant who knows your goals keep you focused. It’s easy to let initiatives slip when you’re busy with patients all day. Your consultant keeps you on track.
How Our Private Consulting Process Works
The consulting process at Amanda Floyd Consulting breaks down into five steps, each building on the last.
Step 1: Discovery Call
Every engagement starts with a conversation. We assess where your practice stands today, what you’re trying to achieve, and what’s getting in the way. This call helps us determine if private consulting is the right fit.
Step 2: Practice Audit
Before building a game plan, we need the full picture. The team conducts an in-depth deep dive into your everyday processes, examining operations, marketing, team performance, and financials. This observation period happens during actual patient days so we see your practice in action, not just on paper.
Your team’s interactions with patients, handoffs between clinical and front desk, and small inefficiencies that add up all become visible during this step. Reading about a problem in a spreadsheet doesn’t compare to watching it unfold in real time. That distinction is what makes the audit so valuable.
Step 3: Custom Action Plan
Using insights from the audit and the Fishbein Fundamentals framework, we create a detailed action plan specific to your practice. Not a checklist pulled off a shelf. It’s a prioritized set of steps for doctors and senior leadership, built around what we observed during our deep dive.
Step 4: Ongoing 1-on-1 Sessions
Regular consulting sessions keep momentum going. Together, we work through your action plan, troubleshoot challenges as they arise, and adjust strategies based on what’s working. Each session includes measurable goals so progress stays visible.
Step 5: Progress Tracking and Continued Support
Results don’t happen overnight. We track key metrics, celebrate wins, and refine approaches as your practice evolves. Many practices return for additional consulting as they reach new stages of development, and that ongoing relationship is something we take seriously.
Who Is Private Consulting Right For?
Private consulting is right for orthodontists who are launching a startup, experiencing plateaued production, scaling to multiple locations, or facing specific operational challenges. Whether you’re just getting started or running an established multi-location practice, Amanda Floyd Consulting builds a game plan around where you are right now.
| Practice Stage | Common Challenges | How Private Consulting Helps |
|---|---|---|
| Startup | Building systems from scratch, hiring first team, establishing patient flow | Provides a proven game plan to Start off strong and avoid costly mistakes |
| Established but Plateaued | Production has stalled, team feels stuck, marketing isn’t converting | Identifies bottlenecks and implements systems for renewed momentum |
| Succeeding but Seeking More | Ready to scale, add locations, or improve profitability | Refines operations and builds infrastructure for sustainable expansion |
| Facing Specific Challenges | Case acceptance issues, team turnover, AR problems | Delivers targeted solutions for your most pressing concerns |
This type of consulting particularly suits practice owners who:
- You want personalized, in-depth guidance rather than broad advice
- You prefer discussing sensitive business matters confidentially rather than in a group setting
- You value accountability and structured follow-through
- You’re ready to implement changes, not just learn about them
- You want guidance from consultants who actually run a successful practice
If you’ve tried group programs or conferences without seeing lasting results, this offers a different approach. The individualized attention often makes the difference between learning concepts and actually applying them.
Why Orthodontists Trust Amanda Floyd Consulting
Amanda Floyd Consulting has earned the trust of orthodontic practices across the country through real-world experience and proven results. Trusted by 500+ practices, the team brings a depth of hands-on knowledge that’s hard to find elsewhere in the orthodontic industry.
Leadership That Practices What It Preaches
Amanda Floyd leads the consulting team at Amanda Floyd Consulting while serving in an operational leadership role at Fishbein Orthodontics. Dr. Ben Fishbein continues practicing orthodontics daily. This isn’t consulting from the sidelines. Every recommendation comes from professionals actively running a successful practice.
The Fishbein Fundamentals Framework
The methodology isn’t based on theory. Fishbein Fundamentals emerged from years of testing, refining, and implementing systems that work in actual orthodontic settings. Practices that attend our courses and engage in private consulting gain access to this proven framework.
Proven Outcomes Across 500+ Practices
More than 500 practices served through Amanda Floyd Consulting’s programs and courses.
Orthodontists who’ve worked with Amanda Floyd Consulting consistently report improvements in operational efficiency, team performance, and practice production. Many return for additional consulting as their practices evolve, which says a lot about the value of an ongoing partnership.
Complementary Resources
Private consulting clients also benefit from additional tools for specific team development and daily team alignment. These resources reinforce consulting recommendations and support implementation between sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions About Private Consulting
How long does a private consulting engagement typically last?
Most engagements range from intensive 90-day programs to ongoing quarterly consulting relationships. The right timeline depends on your practice’s needs and goals. During your discovery call, we’ll talk through what makes sense for your situation.
What is the difference between startup and established practice consulting?
Startup consulting builds foundations from scratch; established practice consulting fixes existing problems and reignites momentum. Startup consulting gives you guidance on systems, hiring, marketing, and operations that set you up for long-term success. Established practice consulting addresses existing challenges like plateaued production, team performance issues, or operational inefficiencies. Both tracks use the Fishbein Fundamentals framework but apply it differently based on where you are in your practice lifecycle.
Can private consulting be done virtually or is it in-person only?
Amanda Floyd Consulting offers both options. Many consulting sessions happen virtually for convenience and efficiency. However, practice audits and deep dives work best in person, where we can observe your team during actual patient days.
How much does private orthodontic practice consulting cost?
Investment varies based on the scope of engagement, whether you’re a startup or established practice, and the level of ongoing support you need. We discuss pricing during the discovery call after understanding your specific situation. Most practices see returns in areas like increased treatment starts, reduced overhead, and stronger team retention that far exceed their investment.
What results can I expect from private consulting?
Results depend on your starting point and how fully you implement recommendations. Practices typically see improvements in team performance, new patient flow, treatment starts, and overall profitability. Common early wins include smoother patient handoffs, higher case acceptance rates, and more consistent morning huddle execution. We set measurable goals during our work together so you can track progress objectively.
Schedule Your Private Consulting Discovery Call Today
Your practice deserves more than broad, off-the-shelf advice. Private consulting with Amanda Floyd Consulting delivers the personalized, hands-on support that drives real change.
Amanda Floyd Consulting works with a limited number of private consulting clients to make sure every practice gets the attention it deserves. Curious whether private consulting is the right move? Book a discovery call and let’s talk through where your practice stands. You’ll walk away from that first conversation with a clearer picture of your current position and what it would take to get where you want to go.
Where growth happens isn’t just a tagline. It’s what our consulting clients experience when they commit to the process.
Contact Amanda Floyd Consulting to book your discovery call and find out how private consulting can grow your practice.