This episode of The Distinctive Dermatologist focuses on the defining advantage for dermatology practices moving forward.

It's not going to be volume. It's not going to be speed. It's not going to be who sees the most patients or runs the tightest schedule.

The practices that will thrive in 2026 — and beyond — will be the ones that intentionally deepen relationships, not just expand volume.

As you look toward the coming weeks of 2026, the question shouldn't be: "How do we get busier?" The better question is:

"How do we become indispensable to the patients we already serve?"

Thank you, GentleCure from SkinCure Oncology, for sponsoring The Distinctive Dermatologist.

Their commitment to helping practices deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience® reflects today's message perfectly — because long-term success is about offering care in a way that builds confidence, trust, and enduring relationships.

Now that the New Year has just begun, many dermatology practices are already back in full motion. However, in the middle of that momentum, there is another conversation that is just as important… and often overlooked.

It isn't about revenue.
It isn't about volume.
It isn't even about efficiency.

It's about who you are becoming as a practice — beginning right now.

This episode of The Distinctive Dermatologist is about the question reframes the year from the beginning. It's the one that launches The Reset Conversation.

Thanks to GentleCure from SkinCure Oncology for sponsoring The Distinctive Dermatologist. Their commitment to helping practices deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience® reflects the same conviction behind today's message: that great care is not only clinical — it is intentional, relational, and grounded in purpose.

As we close out another year, this episode isn't about productivity tips, growth hacks, or pushing harder into the next twelve months. Instead, it's about something deeper — something seen in practices all across the country, and something many teams quietly feel but rarely pause long enough to acknowledge.

It's the difference between being busy… and being intentional.

For many dermatology practices, the past year has been full. And when a practice gets busy — especially for long stretches of time — something subtle starts to happen.

Busyness begins to replace purpose. We'll tackle that problem at the perfect time -- the end of the year -- on this episode.

Thanks to GentleCure from SkinCure Oncology for sponsoring The Distinctive Dermatologist this year. Their commitment to helping practices deliver the Ultimate Customer Experience® is more than a program or partnership — it reflects a deeper belief that when we care intentionally, outcomes improve, trust strengthens, and practices thrive.