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Mr. Ryan Vet Leadership/Business Growth Durham, NC

  • Owner, Speaking Consulting Network
  • Author and International Speaker
  • MBA from Purdue, Certifications from Cornell University, Harvard Business School

Online Courses
On8020 - From Human Hesitation to AI Acceleration - A Guide to the AI Future
Type:   
In-Person Attendee Fee: $35.00  Online Attendee Fee: $50.00
AGD Code: 130

Are robots taking over the world? Will my job become obsolete? Is 1984 coming true? With the hesitation and questions surrounding artificial intelligence, Ryan Vet takes a fresh approach. Back in 2011, Ryan and his team used AI in his very first software company. Since then, Ryan has continued to leverage AI. In this talk, Ryan explores this history of AI, debunks common AI myths, explores the ethics involved, and maybe most importantly, discusses what it means for you and your job! 

 

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Date Available: 11/1/25

Date Reviewed: 3/1/26

Date Removed: 10/30/26

Thursday Courses
Th7008 - Creating Experiences Worth Sharing: How to Simply Boost Patient Experience and Maximize Practice Growth
Time: 1 - 3 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $0.00  Other Fee: $0.00
AGD Code: 550

The landscape in dentistry is drastically changing. It is more important than ever to stand out to your patients and create an experience worth sharing. In this course, attendees will explore ways to boost patient satisfaction with simple, easy-to-apply customer service and marketing strategies. Additionally, attendees will examine effective communication and time management techniques for optimal patient satisfaction. With these tools, discover exciting ways to radically grow your patient base without breaking the bank.

Friday Courses
Fr6059 - Million Dollar Lemonade Stand: Lessons Learned from Stirring Lemonade to Running a $100 Million Company
Time: 8 - 9:30 AM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $55.00  Other Fee: $55.00
AGD Code: 550

Whether running a lemonade stand, a dental practice or a multinational startup, certain business principles never change. In this engaging session, you’ll explore the raw truths behind both success and failure through the lens of running a million-dollar lemonade stand. While it’s not about selling lemonade, it is about understanding the universal lessons that drive growth, resilience and leadership across all industries. Attendees will gain practical insights to strengthen decision-making, inspire teams and build sustainable success at any stage.

Fr6082 - From Human Hesitation to AI Acceleration - A Guide to the AI Future
Time: 10:30 AM - 12 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $55.00  Other Fee: $55.00
AGD Code: 550

Are robots taking over the world? Will my job become obsolete? Is 1984 coming true? With all the hesitation and questions surrounding AI, this course takes a fresh approach, bringing attendees along on the speaker's journey of using AI in a software company in 2011 to how he's using it today. This talk explores this history of AI, debunks common AI myths, explores the ethics involved, and maybe most importantly, discusses what it means for you and your job.

Fr6103 - Dentistry Uncorked & Wine Tasting - An Immersive Journey to the Intersection of Hospitality, Precision and Guest Experience
Time: 3 - 5 PM
Type: Lectures   
Dentist Fee: $105.00  Other Fee: $105.00
AGD Code: 550

Those in the dental profession and sommeliers (wine professionals) are similar. A rigorous level of training with a keen attention to detail and high levels of precision with excellent service are required. Learn case acceptance strategies, patient messaging and the customer experience. Ryan Vet, a trained sommelier and dental practice management expert, will conduct a wine tasting and use the world of wine to frame this unique course!

 

Note: Attendees must be at least 21 years of age to attend. 

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