Change is the Mother of Reinvention

Dental laboratory owners certainly are no stranger to the reinvention concept; since the digital revolution began, we’ve filled pages of LMT with stories about those who have tweaked their business model—or even turned it on its head—to revive their businesses and reinvigorate their careers. 

I love stories of reinvention, both within and outside our profession. They give me a broader perspective, a look at proactive ways to react to trends and help me think more creatively about my own work. 

Recently, Paul Cascone, Argen’s Senior Vice-President, Research and Development, mentioned to me that, like ours, the funeral home industry is undergoing major transition. So I did some research and learned that many funeral homes are also small, family-owned operations and the industry is struggling. It’s grappling with declining death rates, industry consolidation and competition from the more economical option...