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Providing like-minded, passionate individuals, a platform to share experiences and expertise in the dental industry and discuss how marketing theory, development and acquisitions enhance an overall success plan. We’re passionate about marketing and collaborations of all kinds and want to share the process to support others. 🚀COME SAY HI! 👋 Instagram: instagram.com/smcnational Facebook: facebook.com/smcnationalinc LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/smc-national Twitter: twitter.com/national_smc TikTok: tiktok.com/@smcnational Podcast: dentalmarketingtheory.com Website: smcnational.com

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    The Dental Marketing Theory podcast hosted by Gary Bird is an absolute must-listen for anyone in the dental world. With his expertise in marketing and business strategies, Gary provides valuable and interesting information that is incredibly helpful. The content of this podcast is truly amazing and I highly recommend it.

    One of the best aspects of The Dental Marketing Theory podcast is the depth of knowledge Gary possesses about the dental niche. His guests are top-notch and the conversations they have are insightful and engaging. Whether you're in the dental or marketing industries, there is something for everyone to learn from this podcast.

    On the downside, there are no apparent negative aspects to this podcast. The content is consistently informative and interesting, making it difficult to find any flaws. However, it would be great to see even more diverse perspectives on dental marketing in future episodes.

    In conclusion, The Dental Marketing Theory podcast is a game-changer for anyone interested in dental marketing. Gary Bird's expertise and passion shine through in every episode, providing invaluable insights and strategies that can help grow your business exponentially. If you're looking for motivation, education, and a deeper understanding of dental marketing, look no further than this podcast.



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    Latest episodes from Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird

    #131 Top 3 Things You Don't Get About Dental Temp Agencies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2024 25:24


    Joe Fogg, founder of onDiem, joins Gary to talk about how to solve dental's ongoing labor shortage, why even solo dentists have to think more like DSOs now, and how the two of them look alike.Connect with our Guest:Joe FoggCEO / Founder - onDiemWebsite: https://ondiem.com/

    #130 Dentists: Use this Billing Strategy to Keep More Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2024 23:37


    Dr. Travis Campbell, founder of Dental Insurance Guy, talks with Gary about why insurance is so challenging for practices to get right, how a simple change in billing strategy can boost patient happiness, and whether dentists who give up on insurance altogether are making a wise move.Connect with our Guest:Dr. Travis CampbellOwner - Dental Insurance GuyWebsite:https://dentalinsuranceguy.com/

    #129 Framing the Dental Industry with a Different Perspective (w/ Amol Nirgudkar)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2024 22:23


    Amol Nirgudkar, CEO of Patient Prism, returns to the show to talk with Gary about why dental marketing requires a holistic approach, why dentists need to take sales seriously, and why creating capacity should be the top priority for DSOs heading into 2024.Connect with our Guest:Amol NirgudkarCEO at Patient PrismWebsite:https://www.patientprism.com/

    #128 Software that Saves 30% on Your Dental Supply Bill

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 20:09


    Atia Black, director of strategic partnerships at Method Procurement Technologies, talks with Gary about why procurement in the dental industry is so far behind the curve, plus how dentists can save money and energy by streamlining their procurement processes.Connect with our Guest:Atia BlackDirector of Strategic Partnerships - Method Procurement TechnologiesWebsite: https://www.methodusa.com/

    #127 Dr. Avi Patel - Why Dentists are Deleting Themselves?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2024 28:08


    Dr. Avi Patel, founder of Clear Aligner Advisor, joins Gary to talk about why so many dentists struggle in the profession and deleting themselves, why fewer dentists should work full-time, and how DSOs can do a better job empowering their associates. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/

    #126 Perrin DesPortes - Are You Ready to Start a Group Practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2024 17:23


    Perrin DesPortes, co-founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners, returns to the show to talk with Gary about his own podcast, Group Practice Accelerator, plus why associates need a path to practice ownership, how to decide if you're ready to build a group practice, and why bank financing gets hard after 3 locations. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.polarishealthcarepartners.com/

    #125 SMC National - Dentists are Losing Patients and Don't Even Know it

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 12:06


    SMC's Channan Cassella and Kristen Wasilewski join Gary to talk about why your operations and patient conversion will make or break your marketing, how most practices can improve both, and why you should join their free Zoom Q&A to get help solving your top growth challenges. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://smcnational.com Visit➡️https://go.smcnational.com/officehours and join SMC's Channan Cassella and Kristen Wasilewski for a LIVE Q&A on Zoom to talk about how to convert more leads, wow your new patients, and keep them coming back for more. ➡️Live on Zoom from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM EST on 1/31/24.

    #124 Dr. Rania Saleh - What Happens When a Dentist Starts a Tech Company?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2024 14:23


    Dr. Rania Saleh, CEO of Oryx Dental Software, joins Gary to talk about her journey from clinician to tech entrepreneur, why she decided to build her own PMS from scratch, and what dentists thinking about switching to a new PMS need to know. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.oryxdentalsoftware.com/

    #123 Channan Cassella - The Most Powerful Growth Tool for Dentists

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2024 12:30


    Channan Cassella, SMC's communications coach, joins Gary to talk about why phone conversion is the biggest growth opportunity for most practices, plus how tools like the right scripting can help you turn 80 percent of your new patient phone calls into scheduled appointments. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://smcnational.com

    #122 Eric Vickery - This is the Sound of Your Practice Succeeding

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2023 22:54


    Eric Vickery, president of coaching at All Star Dental Academy, talks with Gary about how patient conversion is changing, why most dentists get scheduling wrong, and why every time your phone rings, it's a win for your practice. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.allstardentalacademy.com/

    #121 Robert Nunziato - The Number 1 Thing Dentists Miss in Marketing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2023 16:43


    Robert Nunziato, head of sales operations at Sunbit, joins Gary to talk about why dentists need to talk about financing earlier in the patient journey, how financing impacts marketing, and why dentists who try to avoid price-conscious patients are missing a big opportunity. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://sunbit.com/

    #120 Dr. Joyce Kahng - Meet the Dentist with 500k Followers

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 12, 2023 34:15


    Dr. Joyce Kahng, owner of Orange and Magnolia Dental Studio, joins Gary to talk about how she uses Instagram to grow her practice, why more dentists should develop a personal brand, and how becoming a mom led her to change the way she practices dentistry. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.omdentalstudio.com/

    #119 Dr. Marc Cooper - Brilliant Dental Advice for 20 Minutes Straight

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 54:25


    Dr. Marc Cooper, dentist, consultant, and founder of the Contemporary Elder Institute, talks with Gary about why dental and healthcare are destined to merge, how he's helping dentists take a new approach to aging, and what it means to embrace the truth that everything changes. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.requestingwisdom.com/

    #118 Kevin Cumbus - When is the Right Time to Sell Your Dental Practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2023 19:05


    TUSK Partners president Kevin Cumbus returns to the show to talk about why private equity firms are suddenly investing in de novos, what PE practice buyers are looking for — and why for owners, now might be the best time to sell. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://tusk-partners.com/

    #117 Asprodental - EASILY Manage Your Dental Practice | Asprodental Cloud Practice Software

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2023 26:58


    Kimberly and Tiffany Nguyen, co-founders of Asprodental, give Gary the rundown on practice management software: why they decided to build their own, why designing a good one is so hard, and why automation and customization are the future of the PMS. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.asprodental.com/

    #116 Glen Goold - Who Should Be CEO of a Practice?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2023 33:15


    Glen Goold, CEO of Riverside Dental, shares his take on the cultural disconnect between DSOs and their individual practices, how dentists can get more value from their relationships with vendors, and why his partners decided to ask a non-dentist like him to lead their dental group. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.stgeorgesmiles.com/

    #115 Dr. Wilhelm Piskorowski - How Do We Solve the Labor Shortage in the Dental Industry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2023 20:44


    Dr. Wilhelm Piskorowski, founder of ACES Health, returns to the show to talk about how his organization is creating new opportunities to connect practices and dental students looking to gain clinical experience and serve vulnerable people in their communities. Connect with our Guest: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piskorowski-wilhelm-bill-5963b22b/

    #114 Dr. Michael Cohen & Mark Gaylard - Are Clear Aligners the Way to Go?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 17:48


    Dr. Michael Cohen and Mark Gaylard, co-founders of Dental Mentorship Group, talk with Gary about why more GP dentists should consider adding clear aligners, how to get your team to buy in, and why you should join them at AlignerCon. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://dentalmentorshipgroup.com/

    #113 Bryan Laskin - The Nearly Impossible Job of Disrupting the Dental Industry

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2023 28:02


    Dr. Bryan Laskin, co-founder of Toothapps, talks with Gary about making the transition from clinician to entrepreneur — and why dental is such a tough market for startups and tech disruptors to crack. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.toothapps.com/Marketing/Home

    #112 Vincent Cardillo - These 2 Things Changed the Dental Industry Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2023 21:55


    Vincent Cardillo, founder of Maeva Dental Advisors, talks with Gary about how private equity investors have changed dental, plus why practices and dental groups are struggling to get the data they need to compete with big DSOs. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://maevaadvisory.com/

    #111 Melissa Turner - Don't Fall Into the Influencer Trap as a Dentist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2023 24:25


    Melissa Turner, Chief Hygiene Officer at Cellerant Consulting Group, talks with Gary about why dentists don't need to act like influencers in order to build a powerful personal brand, why even DSOs need to think small when it comes to building brand awareness, and why dental is always 10-15 years behind other industries. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.cellerantconsulting.com/

    #110 Teresa Duncan - Do You Really Need Dental Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2023 30:25


    Should you embrace dental insurance, stop working with it entirely, or take a middle path? Teresa Duncan, president of Odyssey Management, joins the show to give Gary her take on that question. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.odysseymgmt.com/ Insurance Course Now Available, Use Promo Code: SMC at checkout to save: ➡️https://www.odysseymgmt.com/dental-insurance

    #109 Tyler Murdock - Why B2B Matters for Dentists

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2023 29:27


    Tyler Murdock, owner of Aligned Profit, talks with Gary about the difference between B2C and B2B, why dentists should care, and why great marketing starts with an attitude of service. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.alignedprofit.com/

    #108 Austin Hair - "De Novo" vs. Acquisition | Tips on Starting a Practice from Scratch

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2023 26:14


    Austin Hair, managing partner at Leaders Real Estate, returns to the show to share why de novos are more popular than ever, how to pick the right location for yours, and how the blockchain is changing dental real estate investing. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://site.leadersre.com/

    #107 Patrick O'Rourke - Does Your Practice Need Dental Insurance?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2023


    Patrick O'Rourke, founder of Practice Quotient, talks with Gary about all things dental insurance — do DSOs get more leverage dealing with insurance companies, does your practice actually need to take it, and what happens if you don't? Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.practicequotient.com/

    #106 Lori Mixon - The TRUTH Behind DSOs (and Why It's Important)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2023 22:34


    Lori Mixon, vice president of marketing at Peak Dental Services, gives her take on why you can't just declare DSOs to be bad (or good), what she's learned helping lead a fully remote DSO, and what happened when her last group bought 170 practices — right before COVID hit. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://peakdentalservices.com/

    #105 Chad Johnston - EVERYTHING You Need to Know About Patient Financing

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2023 28:15


    Chad Johnston, director of strategic accounts at iCreditWorks, joins Gary to give a lender's perspective on what goes into approving patients for financing, how many approval ratings are just smoke and mirrors, and what you can do to help more of your patients get the credit they need. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.icreditworks.com/

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    #104 Jay Letwat - How to Finance Your Business with No Money

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2023 28:39


    Jay Letwat, Sunbit's vice president of dental, talks with Gary about financing problems that can blow up your relationship with your patients, plus what goes into boosting approval rates and how his company offers a solution. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://sunbit.com/

    Special Episode: DMT is Turning 2. Here's What We've Learned So Far.

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2023 43:32


    To celebrate Dental Marketing Theory's 2nd birthday, we've gathered 10 of the most popular or valuable insights shared on this podcast over the last two years. Listen for Brett Miller on why operations leads to marketing failures, Ron Brush on how to recruit top talent, Josey Sewell on why it's okay not to know, and more. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://www.brightworth.com/ Website: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/ Website: https://deodentalgroup.com/ Website: https://www.overjet.ai/ Website: https://dentalentrepreneur.com/ Website: https://thedentistagent.com/ Website: https://alignedadvisors.com/ Website: https://www.dykema.com/ Website: https://fischerspro.com/ Website: https://www.polarishealthcarepartners.com/

    #103 Dr. Ryan Morrison - Close More Patients on Autopilot Using VIDEO

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2023 18:21


    Dr. Ryan Morrison, creator of TeamWorx Dental, gives Gary the rundown on how dental practices can use short sales videos and scripting to solve gaps in patient communication, boost case acceptances, and save time. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://teamworxdental.com/

    #102 Marley Jaxx - REVEALING the Secrets to Social Media in 2023

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2023 21:51


    Marley Jaxx, CEO of YouTube Lead Machine, tells Gary why she quit working as a hygienist to become an entrepreneur, why investing in content is like buying opportunity rather than renting it, and why AI means that now, more than ever, attracting eyeballs is about quality rather than quantity. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://vipleadmachine.com/apply-now

    #101 John Murphy - I Recruited 500 Dentists. Here's What I've Learned.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 25, 2023 27:48


    John Murphy, Aspen's vice president of talent acquisition, joins the show to talk about why recruiting is really just another form of marketing, what de novo practices need to do in order to attract top talent, and how clinical partnerships with dental schools can be a powerful tool for recruiters or practice leaders. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://careers.aspendental.com/us/en

    #100 Shawn Zajas - One Thought that Will Transform Your Dentistry

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 18, 2023 24:25


    Shawn Zajas, the founder of Zana and co-founder of The Authentic Dentist, shares what he's learned about helping practices create the kind of “wow” patient experience that builds long-term patient loyalty. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://myzana.com/

    #99 Dr. Himesh Kana - How to Keep Your Group Profitable Through Economic Challenges

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 46:10


    Dr. Himesh Kana, managing partner, and chief medical officer of Dental Depot DFW, tells Gary what young dentists should look for when deciding which DSO to work for, why his group invests so heavily in high-traffic locations, and how he's tackling the multi-headed problem of rising costs, inflation, and lowercase acceptance rates. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://dentaldepotdfw.com/

    #98 Albert Alkakos - The AI Revolution Will Change Dental Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2023 22:31


    Sikka's Albert Alkakos talks with Gary about how AI is changing dentistry, what that means for the DSO boom, and why app compatibility is such a huge roadblock to data-driven decisions in dental. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://www.sikka.ai/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    Special Episode: Dykema - Here's How You Grow in a Tough Dental Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 19:34


    Interest rates are up, patient demand is slowing down, and dentists are facing a decline in revenue. On this special episode, join CEOs Amol Nirgudkar of Patient Prism and Stephen Sweeney of iCreditWorks as they explain how practice leaders can get through these challenges and why showing up for the Scaling Your Practice Bootcamp at Dykema will help. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://dykemadso.com/scaling-practice-bootcamp Website: https://www.patientprism.com/ Website: https://www.icreditworks.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #97 Jinesh Patel & Taylor Dunn - Your Next Six Figure Opportunity Is Sitting in Your Storage Room

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 27, 2023 38:22


    Jinesh Patel and Taylor Dunn of UpTimeHealth stop by to tell Gary why so many dentists have 6-figure opportunities sitting in their storage room and how they've built a company around the least glamorous side of dental — equipment management. Connect with our Guests: Website: https://www.uptimehealth.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #96 Greg Essenmacher - How to GROW Your Dental Office

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2023 26:57


    Greg Essenmacher of GnA Consult explains to Gary why more GP practices are looking to full arch as a growth opportunity, what you need to do in order to successfully add full-arch treatment, and why organizational structure is such a major blocker. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.dentalconsult4u.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #95 Ian Prendergast - Why Nobody Wants to Work Anymore (In Dental)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2023 22:15


    Toothio CEO Ian Prendergast joins Gary to give his take on the labor shortage that continues to make hiring a challenge, how long he expects that shortage to last, and what practice leaders can do in the meantime in order to meet patient needs — even if they can't hire. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://toothio.co/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #94 Eileen Day - The EXACT Steps to Increase Revenue and Get More Patients

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 19:21


    Eileen Day, vice president of business development at DMscore, explains why growth-minded dentists need a single number to capture their overall marketing performance, plus why she's started the DSO Vendor Insights Network to connect DSOs with top support partners. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://get.dmscore.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #93 Brian Colao - This ONE Event Could 10x Your Business - Dykema DSO conference

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2023 18:08


    Brian Colao, lead DSO attorney at Dykema, gives Gary the rundown on why growth-minded practice leaders will love this year's Dykema DSO conference. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.dykema.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

    #92 Rachel Wall - Dental Offices Are About To Change Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2023 28:05


    Rachel Wall, the founder, and CEO of Inspired Hygiene tells Gary about her journey from hygienist to entrepreneur, plus why some hygienists are embracing temp roles and how she sees the role changing over the next 10 years. Connect with our Guest: Website: https://www.inspiredhygiene.com/ Upcoming events: https://smcnational.com/events/ Need new patients? Request your marketing plan: https://smcnational.com/contact/

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    #91 Dr. Jan Jaffer - How Anyone Can Bootstrap a Dental Group

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2023 24:36


    Dr. Jan Jaffer, CEO of TREC Dental, tells Gary all about how he built a dental group with almost 20 locations — without taking on debt, bringing in investor money, or spending a dime on marketing. Website: https://trecdental.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/trec-dental/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trecdental Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/trecdental/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/trecdental?lang=en YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@trecdental8651 Say hello to Dr. Jan! LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/jan-jaffer-5ab70674 Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #90 - Dr. Grace Yum - Every Step You Need To Start Your Dental Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2023 24:42


    Dr. Grace Yum, founder of Mommy Dentists in Business, shares her journey from dental assistant to dentist and practice owner, why dentists should spend a little time working the other jobs in a practice before buying their own, and why success comes from choice and intention. Website: https://mommydibs.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/mommydentistsinbusiness/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mommydentistsinbusiness/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/mommydibs?lang=en YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwo6tOyNC-4PKtATeYYShwA Say hello to Dr. Grace! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/grace-yum-7090198/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/grace.yum.71 Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

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    #89 - Vincent Crump - Top Ways Dentists Can Optimize Their Revenue Cycle

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2023 25:20


    Midline Dental Partners founder Vincent Crump joins Gary to talk about how dentists can optimize their revenue cycle management, how your PMS fits into that process, and — if you're starting a new practice — which PMS you should choose. Website: https://www.midlinedentalpartners.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/midline-dental-partners/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MidlineConsultants Say hello to Vincent! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vincent-crump-b6438b58 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/vincent.crump.165 Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #88 - Dr. Jessica MetCalfe - The Issue With Dentists and Perfectionism

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2023 24:50


    Dr. Jessica Metcalfe, CEO of Alchemy Academy, joins Gary to talk about how facing depression and burnout led her to move beyond practicing dentistry into starting her own leadership consulting business, why change can be a cure for stress, and why so many dentists struggle with perfectionism. Website: https://www.drjessicametcalfe.com/ Say hello to Dr. Jessica! LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/dr-jessica-metcalfe-873b671b5 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jessica.metcalfe.56829 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drjessicametcalfe/?hl=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheAlchemistDMD TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drjessicametcalfe Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #87 - Dee Fischer - Learn EXACTLY How to Scale Your Dental Practice

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2023 13:22


    The legendary Dee Fischer returns to talk with Gary about how smart practices integrate operations and marketing, why you need awareness in order to grow — and why you should join them both at the Scaling Your Dental Practice Bootcamp this July at Dykema. Website: https://fischerspro.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FischersProGroup/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fischers_pro/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@fischersprofessionalgroup7805 Say hello to Dee! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dee-fischer-25449245 Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #86 - Jason Haselhuhn - The Current State of Dental Financing

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 11, 2023 26:03


    Jason Haselhuhn, chief revenue officer at PrimaHealth Credit, talks with Gary about how the patient financing side of dental has changed over the last decade, how practices can lower barriers to treatment, and why an in-house payment plan is often more trouble than it's worth. Website: https://primahealthcredit.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/primahealth-credit Say hello to Jason! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jason-haselhuhn-07a41965/ Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #85 - Kevin Tallman - AI Will Change How We Do Business Forever

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 4, 2023 31:18


    Mango Voice CEO Kevin Tallman shares his entrepreneurial journey from the oil fields of North Dakota to running a company that makes managing phone calls simpler for thousands of dental practices, plus how AI and automation are changing business and why solo practice owners need to take phones as seriously as DSOs do. Website: https://mangovoice.com/ LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/company/mangovoice-com/ Say hello to Kevin! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-tallman-b36a1835 Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #84 - Dr. Alan Stern - How Do We Fix The Mental Health Epidemic In Dentistry?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 28, 2023 31:09


    Dr. Alan Stern, a practice owner, coach, and founder of Better Richer Stronger, goes deep on why so many in dental struggle with impossible standards of perfection, how increased competition has forced practice owners to start thinking like entrepreneurs, and what actions dentists can take in order to feel happier. Website: https://alansterndds.com/ Say hello to Dr. Alan! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alan-stern-23139b6/ Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

    #83 - Scott Drucker - Dental Supplies Pricing Needs a Little Transparency

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 21, 2023 34:26


    Supply Clinic founder Scott Drucker, DDS, talks with Gary about why a lack of transparency around dental pricing has led so many dentists to overpay for supplies, how smart dental groups approach procurement, and why his business steers clear of the gray market for dental supplies. Website: https://www.supplyclinic.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/supply-clinic-inc-/ Say hello to Scott! LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-drucker-dmd-ms-88349451/ Visit our events page to discover all our upcoming events that you and your team don't want to miss! https://smcnational.com/events/

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