--- title: Whip Mix Blog | Robert Yenkner (2) description: Bob Yenkner is the owner of Practical Process Improvements (PPI) with over 30 years of hands-on international experience in a variety of industries and partners with Business Development Associates (growyourdentalbiz.com) to bring productivity improvements to dental labs. Bob can be reached at 860.638.9874 or ryenkner3@comcast.net. 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