Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Pay Insights, a company dedicated to simplifying compensation information to build trust and transparency between employees and employers. He uses over 17 years of human resources experience to provide better data and educational resources to promote happier and healthier workplace relationships.

Garrett obtained his master’s degree through the University of South Dakota in Human Resources and bachelor’s degree in business management from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He also holds multiple senior level HR certificates. When not working, you can catch Garrett creating fun travel adventures with his wife, spending time with family, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.

the year end bonus headache no one warned you about

The Year-End Bonus Headache No One Warned You About

By: Garrett Wilson As we head into the start of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what happened…

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When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People

When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People

By: Garrett Wilson Let’s face it. One of your core responsibilities as a leader is navigating people…

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professional development that works

Professional Development that Actually Works

By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…

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equal pay vs. fair pay

Equal Pay vs. Fair Pay: What’s Best for Your Practice?

By: Garrett Wilson Compensation is one of the toughest decisions dental offices face. Limited access to reliable…

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proactive compensation strategy

No Compensation Strategy? You’re Contributing to Turnover

By: Garrett Wilson Payroll might be your biggest expense, but turnover is what’s really bleeding your practice….

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solving workforce challenges

Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers

By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…

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Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

By: Garrett Wilson You’re trying to set competitive pay for your staff, but finding accurate compensation data…

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The Importance of Coaching with Dr. William Chen

By Dr. William E. Chen, DMD | May 20, 2024

We chatted with Dr. William Chen, who shared his expertise and insights onmistakes, challenges, and the importance of coaching in the dental profession. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. William ChenEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Trust but Verify: The Power of Coaching in Dentistry Dr. Chen emphasizes the need to trust but verify and highlights…

Predictable Veneers: The Art of Shrink Wrap Provisionals

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | May 17, 2024

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Of all the methods commonly used for veneer provisionalization, my favorite has to be the shrink wrap technique. I love it and use it all the time because in my opinion, it is the easiest…

Building a Successful Dental Team: Insights from Dr. William Chen

By Dr. William E. Chen, DMD | May 15, 2024

Today, Dr. William Chen, a seasoned dentist and entrepreneur, shares his insights and experiences in scaling his dental practice and building a successful dental team. Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. William ChenEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Let’s explore the challenges of building a successful dental practice and the mistakes that can occur along the…

Financial Mistakes Dentists Should Avoid: Insights from Dr. William Chen

By Dr. William E. Chen, DMD | May 13, 2024

Host: Dr. Tanya Sue MaestasGuest: Dr. William ChenEdited By: Candy Velez CRDH Today, we continue our conversation with Dr. William Chen, exploring the realm of digital dentistry and discussing a significant financial mistake he made in his career. Dr. Chen shares valuable insights and advice for dentists, shedding light on avoiding financial pitfalls. Let’s dive…

Cracking the Case: Understanding Broken Provisionals

By Dr. Lee Ann Brady | May 10, 2024

By: Lee Ann Brady DMDTopic originally appeared on Pankey.org: Dr. Brady allowed permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers Provisionals play a pivotal role, not just in helping the patient adjust through to their final restorations, but they are helpful to us also – to fix our mistakes while we still can.  Even though…

I wish I’d done this a long time ago!

By | May 8, 2024

“You will get unprecedented amounts of individual attention from Doctor Rice and Dawn. My consults have instantly improved and so have my numbers!

You should definitely do the 90-day Jumpstart program!”

Dr. Luke Shapiro
Dentist
 
 
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Mentor and practice coach!

By | May 8, 2024

“Dr. Rice has been my personal mentor and coach since I was in dental school. He was instrumental in me purchasing my current practice. Once I owned the practice, he has been a wealth of knowledge in creating systems to help my practice run at peak efficiency. I highly recommend him as a mentor and practice coach.”

James Wanamaker
Dentist, Smiles of Skaneateles
www.smilesofskaneateles.com

Patient Acquisition Mindset: Common Issues

By Abe Kasbo | May 8, 2024

By: Abe Kasbo The term “Patient Acquisition” doesn’t resonate well with patients; it’s not what they seek or need. Patients aren’t commodities or assets to be obtained. They are people, and dental offices are not Wall Street trading terminals. We shouldn’t view them as mere acquisition targets because that diminishes the entire patient experience, and…

Building a Strong Dental Team: Lessons from Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz

By Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz | May 6, 2024

Interviewer: Tanya Sue Maestas, DDSInterviewee: Dr. Pamela Maragliano-MunizEdited By: Candy Velez – CRDH, BSDH Today, we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Muniz, who shares her experiences and insights on building a successful dental team. In this episode about teams, Dr. Maragliano-Muniz emphasizes the importance of finding team members who are skilled and…

Setting Realistic Expectations: Rome Wasn’t Built in a Day

By Savanah Craig | May 6, 2024

By: Dr. Savanah Craig Managing the expectations of others is a challenge in any aspect of life but is particularly challenging in dentistry. In the age of social media and Photoshop, it is easy to lose sight of what is real and what is edited. Two-day shipping and door-to-door delivery has intensified our need for…