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Building a generous
spirit in others
What really drives me is the ability to
help others come to a similar realization. I
don't want my impact to be limited to just
volunteering time and writing checks; I also
want to teach and influence others to act
the same way and help them understand
what generosity would look and feel like
in their lives.
That's why the Scheduling Institute puts
such emphasis on the importance of giving
back to its clients. SI gives back 10 percent
of all its profits, and it's my core mission to
give away $100 million by helping 1,000
doctors net at least $1 million and give
back 10 percent. Because I can help them
achieve a level of fi nancial freedom where
money isn't much of a worry anymore ...
but then what? Is the only goal to make
more money?
It shouldn't be. I want them to at least
consider the larger influence growing their
practice can have on their families, friends,
team members, community and beyond.
Many of them never thought of using their
practices as a way to give back and spread
positive impact. I want to help change that.
And, yes, obviously my clients are proud
of the success they've achieved with their
practices. But I think most of them would
tell you what they're most proud of is their
growth as generous people who are able and
ready to give back. Because for many, that
might have seemed even more far-fetched
than surpassing their financial goals.

The mission
I understand it's not always clear how
or where to give back, so to provide a head
start to clients who accept our challenge
to be bigger than themselves, the Scheduling Institute teams with World Mission
Partners. Sponsoring doctors and teams on
mission trips is a large commitment, but
I know these trips will be life-changing
experiences.
It's such a joy to send clients on a mission
trip and see them make their own intentional

impact. Take Dr. Bob Matiasevich, for
instance: Last year the Townie accepted a
scholarship opportunity and took his family
and team to the Dominican Republic. He
was so moved by the experience of seeing
patients in an old, dated mobile dental
clinic that he committed $80,000 toward
the purchase of a new one. And when an
additional $60,000 was needed to complete
the purchase, another Townie, Dr. Bob Lalor,
stepped in and made it happen.

These are just a couple of many
examples. In fact, since 2014, 85
doctors and 225 of their team
members have treated 3,482 patients
through World Mission Partners.
However, SI just provides the platform; if it weren't for our clients'
willingness to force themselves
outside their comfort zones, none
of this would work.

Getting started on
your own journey
I'm not saying that our programs are the
only or best way to give back. We just like
to provide our clients with the opportunity!
I challenge you to find that "thing" that's
going to latch on to your heartstrings, and
to think creatively. You never know how
your "thing" will manifest itself.
For example, a longtime SI employee
went from helping out on a mission trip
to sponsoring and mentoring two students

Geier and his wife, Diane, on the construction site
of a new high school building they helped fund.

Townies Bob Matiasevich and Bob Lalor
helped purchase a new mobile dental clinic
that's used to treat patients throughout the
Dominican Republic.

who wanted to attend dental school in
the Dominican Republic. Now she has a
foundation through which she wants to
help a dental school graduate every year.
It's not about whether you give money,
time, free dentistry or all of the above. The
point is to use your influence and success
to start connecting with experiences to
find what truly inspires you. Aim to make
generosity a lifelong ambition! ■
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