The Principles Behind The Paragon Program™
Ken Runkle, America’s Profitability Expert™, founded The Paragon Program™ in 1986 with a clear belief: dentists who want to grow their practices must also be willing to grow as leaders and professionals. Today, The Paragon Program works with more than 400 general and specialist dental practices, helping dentists build stronger practices, improve profitability, and work toward long-term financial independence.
Our philosophy is grounded in practical strategies, experienced guidance, and a commitment to helping each dentist reach meaningful personal, professional, and practice goals.
A Philosophy Built Around Long-Term Success
Successful dental practices are built through consistent decisions, effective leadership, sound business practices, and a willingness to keep improving. Paragon brings these elements together through a long-term approach to dental practice management consulting.
We believe growth should be measured by more than production. A healthy practice should become more efficient, more profitable, and better positioned to support real financial goals. That requires attention to leadership, team development, systems, profitability, and the decisions that shape the future.
Our Mission is Simple
We help each client become a great leader while establishing a legacy practice that operates at peak efficiency. Most importantly, we help doctors work toward financial independence.
Our mission provides a clear framework for the results we work toward with our clients:
- We help our clients increase their practice revenues immediately. After clients reach their long-term goal, we help them continue to grow by 7% annually.
- We help our clients attain a net pre-tax income of at least 40% within two to four years of their start date in The Paragon Program™. This includes long-term guidance as clients consider additional debt or fixed costs.
- We help our clients develop a long-term financial strategy for achieving financial independence within 10 years of starting with The Paragon Program™.
These objectives give dentists measurable targets while keeping the larger purpose of practice growth in view: building a practice that supports the life and future the doctor wants to create.
INCREASE YOUR NET PROFITABILITY IN LESS TIME WITH LESS STRESS
OUR FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
The Paragon Program™ was founded on three immovable guiding principles that influence how our team approaches consulting, education, leadership development, and every client relationship.
Meet the People Behind The Paragon Program™
Strong consulting starts with experienced people who understand dentistry and the realities of practice ownership. The Paragon team brings decades of experience in dental practice development, leadership, growth, profitability, systems, and team performance.
From founder and president Ken Runkle to our senior consultants, our team works with dentists nationwide to help them develop their practices and pursue higher levels of achievement and profitability.
Why Choose Paragon?
Our philosophy comes to life through a structured program designed to keep dentists moving toward measurable growth. The Paragon Program centers on four components: working with a Paragon Consultant, attending client-only events, reaching Paragon’s 7% Solution, and regularly using the program’s resources.
Participation in all four areas gives clients ongoing guidance, education, accountability, and practical tools they can apply to their practices.
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A Network That Supports Dental Practice Growth
The Paragon philosophy also extends beyond the consultant-client relationship. Paragon’s events and professional network give clients opportunities to learn from fellow dentists, exchange ideas, and develop relationships with professionals who understand the business of dentistry.
Paragon works with event sponsors and professional organizations that provide products, services, education, and expertise relevant to dental practices. These relationships contribute to a broader professional community built around helping dentists strengthen their practices and achieve their goals.
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Get in Touch
Your practice can achieve greater growth, stronger profitability, and lasting financial independence. The Paragon Program™ provides experienced guidance, proven systems, and practical strategies to help you move toward those goals.
To learn more, contact us at 866-695-0658 or office@theparagonprogram.com. Or, schedule your complimentary consultation below.