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203. “Working Fewer Hours and Still Growing" with Ruth Mannschreck

January 07, 2026 • Dawn Kennedy • Season 1 • Episode 203

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Dawn Kennedy talks with Ruth Mannschreck, a dentist by profession, who shares her personal journey of compressing her workweek from five days to two and a half days following a family crisis. They dive into how licensed professionals in highly regulated industries, like dentistry, can effectively reduce their working hours without sacrificing revenue. The conversation covers the importance of building robust systems, leveraging team strengths through an A, B, C skillset approach, and establishing clear communication and business processes. They also discuss the benefits of culture-driven practice management and the use of technology to maintain compliance, efficiency, and team productivity. Ruth offers a free PDF checklist for listeners to start applying these insights in their own businesses.

In this episode….

Who is Ruth Mannschreck, and whom does she serve? (00:42)

Transforming the Business Model (01:39)

Why strong systems are the foundation for working fewer hours. (4:05)

Delegation and Team Roles (05:33)

Creating a Culture of Excellence (10:04)

Using communication and technology to stay compliant and productive. (29:34)

Final thoughts, resources, and Ruth’s free PDF checklist. (32:33)

Ruth Mannschreck’s Information:

GET THE FREE FRAMEWORK HERE: https://workfewerhours.com/

Website: https://shorelinestrategies.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ruthmannschreck/