Student Entrepreneurs in Dentistry Podcast

27 - Systems for Success with Dr. Mark Costes 28 - Living and Epic, Relentless, and Purposeful Life with Dr. David Maloley 30 - Finding Your Niche and Using Your Strengths with Dr. Uday Reebeye

Removing barriers to treatment is the main obstacle all dentists face when trying to get patients into their doors. On this episode of the SEID Podcast we talk with the Vice President of Sales of LocalMed, Tom Brown. LocalMed is company that implements a scheduling tool into practice management software that allows patients to select exactly when they want their appointment. By doing this it makes it easy for patients and simple for the practice. During this episode we talk about how the software is able to integrate into practice management software, the main problems most practices have with scheduling, and how the internet and mobile devices is changing the way practices interact with patients. Episode Resources: SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

53 - How To Take Your Clinical Skills To The Next Level With The Dental Guys by SEID

Michael and Christian catchup the audience on the recent busyness of their schedule as it relates to clinical requirements, external rotations, continuing education, and how to take advantage of all of the above while in dental school. Episode Resources: Christian's personal email and Insta - ckhart03@gmail.com, @christianhartdds SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

24 - The Entrepreneurial Hustle Gene With Tiger Safarov 25 - The Steps to a Great Associate Contract With Shane Wingler 26 - Building Your Social Media Influence With Pat The Dentist Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=322

During this episode we interview Dr. Danny Domingue. Dr Domingue is a Diplomate of the American Board of Oral Implantology and is the youngest ever to do so. He has even placed auricular implants for an ear replacement and talks about other awesome cases he's done is his career. During this episode we talk about how young dentists can get great at implants and the level of education necessary, whether to get your foundational education through residency or CE, and how digital dentistry and the technology that comes with it is making it easier and cheaper to do dentistry. Episode resources: Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=322 Dr. Danny Domingue - @implantdiplomate on Instagram SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In this episode of the SEID podcast we are joined by the founder and CEO of ImplantCompare, Blake McClellan. ImplantCompare is a live streaming video app and website where anyone can go and view live and previously streamed videos of dental procedures and surgeries. Blake's vision is to make ImplantCompare the Peloton of dentistry where people can view live procedures any time to interact and learn from experienced doctors. During this episode we talk about the kind of content that is being distributed on the platform, the role of dental influencers and instagram on educational video content, and the potential of video content for dentistry in the near future. Episode Resources: Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=322 Blake McClellan - blake@implantcompare.com SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Another recent grad joins the SEID Podcast, and that is Dr. Preston Ford, 2018 graduate of UNC Chapel Hill. In this episode we talk about how preston was able to jump start his career by taking high level CE in implant dentistry, then we touch on what his transition was like from school to private practice and the biggest learning curves, and lastly what things he might have done differently and things that he did well. Episode Resources : Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=322 SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode 21 - Interview with The Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast Episode 22 - The Dentist's Guide to Accounting with Mr. Gary Haile Episode 23 - Dental Marketing New and Old Tricks with Michael Arias Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.cezoom.com/events/?conf=322

The SEID Podcast is joined by the dynamic duo from the Dental Proof Dental Practice Podcast, Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak. In this episode these doctors give advice and insights on how to get your mindset and habits congruent with top performers in dentistry and in life. On this episode we touch on how they’ve implemented these success habits to get them to where they are today, how to find synergy and fuel in great friendships and partnerships, and key insights they’ve picked up over the years that has changed they way they lead, practice, and live. Episode resources: The Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast - https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/bulletproof-dental-practice/id1167571343?mt=2 Dr. Peter Boulden (Atlanta Dental Spa) - https://atlantadentalspa.com/ Dr. Craig Spodak (Spodak Dental Group) - https://www.spodakdental.com/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

On this episode of the SEID podcast we’re joined by the creators of The Tooth Bank, Monil Mehta, Eric Bender, and Raul Molina. They are all dental students at the University of Pittsburgh and had a helping hand in the organization's foundation and growth. The Tooth Bank is a non-profit that both collects teeth for dental students to use during their dental school curriculum, and is providing resources to help dental students achieve success both in and out of the classroom. In this episode we talk about what The Tooth Bank is and how it got started, what kinds of resources are available to students to use now and in the future, and the struggles of dental students and what we can do about it. Episode Resources: The Tooth Bank email - info@thetoothbank.org The Tooth Bank website - www.thetoothbank.org SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Michael and Christian are back from the winter hiatus. Join them as they touch on the feelings of moving into last semester of dental school, completing requirements, getting past the license exam, and the next steps in their career after dental school. SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Being a parent can be a big stress on its own. Being a parent and business, however, can be enough to put you over the edge without the right mindset and strategies. Dr. Grace Yum joins the SEID podcast to talk about that subject and more. Dr. Yum is a pediatric dentist and the host of the Mommy Dentist in Business Podcast. During this episode we talk about the biggest challenges for young doctors who want to have kids, what mothers and families can expect in their professional career when they start a family, some strategies and tips to achieve work life balance for you. Episode Resources: Dr. Grace Yum - mommydentistsinbusiness@gmail.com SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Answering phone calls can and managing phone protocols can be a huge bottleneck in practice growth and acquiring new patients. There is often a huge missed opportunity in many practices and many phone calls go missed and unanswered. In this episode of the SEID Podcast we are joined by a dental entrepreneur who has sought to solve that problem. Dr. Christopher Phelps is a practicing dentist in Charlotte NC and founder of Call Tracker ROI and Golden Goose Scheduling. In this episode we talk about how the phone can be a huge bottleneck to practice growth and new patients and how to correct that, the most important things to know about converting a new caller into a new patient, and ways that dental students and new grads can improve their patient communication in order to close treatment plans. Episode Resources: Dr. Christopher Phelps - drchrisdmd@gmail.com http://www.drphelpshelps.com/seminars/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode 18 - Practice Overhead with Dr. Daniel Crossen Episode 19 - Everything Front Office with Kiera Dent Episode 20 - Leadership in your Career and Practice with Dr Jeremy Fry

In this episode of the SEID podcast we're joined by a return guest and a recent 2018 graduate from UNC School of Dentistry Dr. Shane Wingler. Shane is now an associate in the western part of North Carolina and has taken advantage of a great opportunity to hit the ground running right out of school. In this episode you will get some insight into how Shane found this opportunity and the strategies you can use to find a good opportunity for you, what the transition has been like as a new graduate and some of the really important lessons and principles he's learned so far, and what he's learned from his experience thus far in general in terms of his clinical growth and growth as a leader. Episode Resources: Dr. Shane WIngler - shane.winglerk91@gmail.com SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

42 - The State of Practice Transitions with Dr. Paul Goodman by SEID

Episode 15 - Making Money After Dental School with Dallin Gomez Episode 16 - The Keys to Dental Business with Dental Entrepreneur Dr. Hunter Smith Episode 17 - Legal Entities in Dentistry with Mr. Stuart Oberman

Reese Harper joins us on this episode of the SEID Podcast to talk about the importance of choosing the right financial planner for your financial success. Reese is a certified financial planner, the founder and CEO of The Dentist Advisors, and host of the The Dentist Money Podcast. In this episode we discuss how to go about choosing the right financial planner especially when it comes to how they are paid, the simple and easy things a dental student can start doing right now for them to begin getting organized with their financial plan, and also what the important financial bench marks are for someone to be ready to buy a practice. Episode Resources: Reese Harper - reese@dentistadvisors.com The Dentist Advisors - https://dentistadvisors.com/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Personal finance and student loans are likely just as important to a dental student as learning about dentistry. However, we are not taught much of that if at all in dental school. A knowledge base on these topics can make or break the beginning of your career. In this episode of the SEID Podcast we have a dental student and classmate who has taken it upon himself to gain a wealth of knowledge in both of these subjects, and now Hubbell Smith will share that knowledge with our listeners. Hubbell is a D4 dental student at UNC Chapel Hill and recently gave a Keynote presentation at the school about these topics. In this episode we discuss the importance of personal finance and where you can start in order to get control of your financial life, Hubbell breaks down the important parts and details of student loans and what you should understand about your situation to limit your loan expenses, and we talk about the pros and cons of the different federal repayment plans and private refinancing companies and how to use each to our best advantage. Episode Resources: Hubbell Smith: hjsmith@email.unc.edu SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In today's episode of the SEID Podcast we had the chance to talk with one of the legends in the dental industry and that is Mr. Gary Takacs. Gary is a renowned, speaker, educator, and practice owner, as well as the host of the first dental podcasting show in existence The Thriving Dentist Show Podcast. In this episode we talk about the most important areas of impact you can have as a business owner as opposed to just being and operator in your practice, the strategies that Gary has learned over the years when it comes to hiring and training all star team members and team culture, and what you need to know about transitioning to a fee for service practice and limiting your dependence on insurance companies. Episode Resources: Gary Takacs - gary@takacslearningcenter.com Thriving Dentist Show Podcast - http://thrivingdentist.com/category/thriving-dentist-show/ Mouth Guard Video 1 - http://bit.ly/MouthGuardIntro Mouth Guard Video 2 - http://bit.ly/MouthGuardHowTo SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode 11 - The 4th year and the Future with Zack Mohorn Episode 13 - Differentiating yourself as a Dental Entrepreneur with Dr. Scott Dudley Episode 14 - Practice Membership Plans and the Future of Insurance with Jordon Comstock

On this episode of the SEID Podcast we're joined by the host of the Millennial Dentist Podcast, Dr. Sully Sullivan. Sully practices in Nashville Tennessee with his father and has developed a unique niche not only in his community but in the podcasting world as well. In this episode we talk about the main concerns and priorities of students coming out of school today and older doctors hiring dentists out of school, what Sully thinks should be the main priorities of dental students going into private practice and how to add value as an associate dentist, how to handle the tricky dynamic between senior doctors and younger doctors, and how to get ahead of the game when it comes to taking CE for the right cost. Episode Resources: Dr. Sully Sullivan - millennialdentist@gmail.com SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Startup dental practices can be an intimidating idea. Many think you have to have the perfect conditions to reach any level of success or make no mistakes in order to become profitable. Jayme Amos joins the SEID Podcast to bust some of those myths and give us the truth about startup practices. Jayme is the CEO of Ideal Practices Consulting and author of the best selling book Choosing the Right Practice Location. In this episode Jayme speaks on some of the common myths associated with startup practices, the steps you need to take to understand how to create a successful startup, and how to reach ultimate fulfillment as a practice owner in your career. Episode resources: Ideal Practices - https://idealpractices.com/home SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In order to achieve extraordinary results you have to take extraordinary amounts of action, which is exactly what our guest on this episode of the SEID podcast has done. Dr. Peyman Raissi (aka Dr. Peyray) is a 2014 graduate of The University of Tennessee Dental school. Directly after graduation he took over a dental practice at Affordable Dentures and Implants which started a snowball effect for his career. You'll hear how Dr. Peyray took that practice to the #1 producing practice in the country, the unique things he did in dental school to go above and beyond what was expected of him, and how Dr. Peyray has gained such a large following on social media in the dental community. Episode Resources: Dr. Peyman Raissi Instagram: @drpeyray SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

On this episode of the SEID podcast, Michael and Christian discuss their growth in clinical experience along with the impact of clinical rotations, the gravity of transitioning to year 4 in dental school, and a surprising and informative dental statistic from the ADA. Episode Resources: ADA Article - https://jada.ada.org/article/S0002-8177(15)00347-5/pdf SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Student loans are unquestionably one of the biggest worries for any dental student or recent graduate. In order to succeed early in our career we need a solid strategy to paying down our student loans in an efficient and effective way. Our guest on this episode of the SEID Podcast is an expert in formulating those strategies. Travis Hornsby is the founder of StudentLoanPlanner.com and helps dental students and other health professionals establish the best plan for their specific student loan situation. In this episode you'll hear about the simple mistakes people are making every day that have simple fixes if you just know what to do, the consequences you need to be aware of when it comes to having a large, medium, or small debt load and how you can deal with that the best way possible, as well as the perfect strategy if your looking to specialize that will save you tens of thousands of dollars. Episode Resources: Travis Hornsby - travis@studentloanplanner.com Student Loan Personalization Quiz - https://www.studentloanplanner.com/refi-quiz SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In any industry, there are very few pioneers who blaze the trail and set the standard for so many who come afterwards. We get a chance to talk to one of those original trail blazers in Dr. Bruce Baird. Dr. Baird is the co-founder of Productive Dentist Academy, founder of Comprehensive Finance, world renowned speaker and lecturer, and still a practicing dentist in Granbury Texas. In this interview Dr. Baird shares with us some insight into how he got started in the dental field and how that lead to a lot of his success. We touch on the most important areas a dentist needs to focus on to maximize their productivity, the secrets behind his entrepreneurial spirit and what it really takes to build a successful company, and Dr. Baird teaches us how to communicate with patients in a way that reveals their values and allows you to present treatment that they will say yes to. Episode Resources: https://productivedentist.com/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode 8 - The Practice Analysis Spreadsheet with George Hariri Episode 9 - Securing your Financial Future with Jacob Tolley Episode 10 - Life, Entrepreneurship, and Dentistry with the Doctors from the Life and Dentistry Podcast.

We all know there's only so much time to learn everything there is to know while in dental school. But there is one topic in particular that is wildly neglected and that is Sleep Apnea. In this episode of the SEID podcast, Dr. Jamison Spencer joins us to tell us his journey in how he became a specialist when is comes to treating these kinds of issues. Dr. Spencer is the director for sleep medicine for 27 practices in North Carolina and has served as the President of the American academy of Craniofacial Pain. In this episode Dr. Spencer explains how he went from completely oblivious to sleep apnea care in dentistry to starting a career specializing in sleep apnea and TMD right out of school; the ways these kinds of treatments and procedures can be incorporated into a general dentistry practice to serve patients and increase production. Also the layup cases you could start treating right away with the right training. And you're going to want to listen all the way through this episode because Dr. Spencer presents a tremendous opportunity to anyone wanting to take advantage of sleep apnea CE early in their career. Episode Resources: jamison@jamisonspencer.com http://www.jamisonspencer.com/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

It takes a certain set of skills to reach the upper echelon of performance when it comes to private practice dentistry, luckily those skills can be learned and improved. Our guest on this episode of the SEID Podcast is Dr. Mark Hyman, former graduate of UNC School of Dentistry and renowned key note speaker and lecturer. Dr. Hyman had an extremely successful career in private practice and shares some of his tips to reaching that upper echelon. In this episode you'll hear how Dr. Hyman almost went from dropping out of dental school to becoming a top 1% private practice in the country, the most important steps to take and questions to ask to get patients to say yes to treatment, and the key to creating a 5 star practice culture and lead your team to success. Episode Resources: Dr. Mark Hyman Phone - (336)456-6728 Dr. Mark Hyman email - drmark@drmarkspeaks.com hymanme@unc.edu SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In this episode of the SEID Podcast we have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Uday Reebye, Oral Surgeon and multiple practice owner of Triangle Implant Center. Dr. Reebye has had a unique journey through dentistry which has allowed him to find the perfect niche for him to exploit all of his strengths as a doctor and leader of a successful group. During this episode we talk about the impact that dental implants has had on private practice, both at the general dentistry level and the specialty level, a sneak peek into some cutting edge technology with robotically placed implants, and the similarities and challenges of expanding his specialty practice into a multiple practice group. Episode Resources: Dr. Uday Reebye - http://www.triangleimplantcenter.com/meet-us/meet-dr-reebye/ SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Join Michael and Christian for a fun round table episode of reflection and rants on some current topics in dentistry and dental school. Taking chances, showing confidence, taking responsibility, and owning up to your student loan debt are all topics we share on this episode of the SEID podcast. Episode resources: Wall Street Journal Article - https://www.wsj.com/articles/mike-meru-has-1-million-in-student-loans-how-did-that-happen-1527252975 SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

If you have ever wanted to live a larger, more purposeful and fulfilled life than what you are used to, this episode will put you over the edge. On this episode of the SEID Podcast we are joined by Dr. David Maloley, dental coach and host of The Relentless Dentist Podcast. Dr. Maloley has had his fair share of trails, tribulations, ups, and downs, and in this episode he talks about not only how to overcome all of that but how to obtain peak performance in order to live your epic life. During the interview we talk about the tools and skills dental students can start building now in order to build the characteristics that will serve them well as dental entrepreneurs, how to set goals and reach for targets that allow you to move towards peak performance, and the key influences and resources Dr. Maloley has used in his career in order to reach success. Episode Resources: Dr. David Maloley - dr.dave@relentlessdentist.com SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode 5 - Preparing You for Practice Financing with Brian Cogan Episode 6 - Maximizing our Associateship with Dr. Kyle Roth Episode 7 - From Dental Student to Dental Entrepreneur with George Hariri

When it boils down to it, the success of any business can be directly contirbuted to the systems that allow it to run efficiently. Dentistry is no different and our guest on this episode of the SEID Podcast is a master at systemization. Dr. Mark Costes joins us to talk about how to identify, implement, and execute systems for a top notch dental practice. Dr. Costes is the founder and owner of Horizon Dental Group, Dental Success Institute, a best selling author, a world renowned speaker, and host of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. During this episode you'll hear what are the most important systems to have in a dental practice and how to implement them step by step, how to hold your team accountable when executing those systems, and the keys to developing a fool proof operations manual to serve as a foundation for the dental practice. Episode Resources: The Dentalpreneur Podcast and Dental success institute - http://www.truedentalsuccess.com/index.html SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

The internet and social media have dominated the attention of the young and old alike. But how can we use social media to impact our professional lives? Our guest on this episode of the SEID Podcast will tell us how to do just that. Patrick Anghel, aka Pat The Dentist, is a third year dental student and has developed a significant social media influence over a short period of time. Pat has been using Facebook, Youtube, and especially Instagram to develop a brand for himself and his future dental practice. In this episode you'll hear specific strategies we can begin using right now to help build our own unique brand, how social media influence can open up opportunities for your career in the future, and great examples of some mega-influencers who we can look to as examples of doing it right and doing it effectively. Episode Resources: Patrick Anghel Instagram: pat.the.dentist Patrick Anghel youtube: Pat The Dentist Patrick Anghel facebook: The Dental Student SEiD Email - seidpodcast@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Episode #2: Dr. Jordan Thomas - The Dental Entrepreneurial Spirit Episode #3: Brent Cooley - Your Crucial Team of Advisors Episode #4: Dominic Totman - The Blueprint to Associate Contracts

For many dental students and soon to be graduates, the steps and process of finding a job can be somewhat intimidating and confusing. There isn't one specific way to go about it, but when done correctly, it can have a lasting effect on your early growth as a dentist. On this episode of the SEID Podcast we are joined by our friend and fellow dental student (soon to be Doctor) Shane Wingler, who not only has just completed the rigor and stress of 4 years of dental school, but he has also found an exceptional opportunity in private practice. Shane was able to maneuver through the job search, associate contract, and negotiation phase successfully and shares some of that wisdom on the podcast. During the episode you'll hear about the important steps during the contract stages that are key to reducing the stress and pressure of finding the right opportunity, how to involve other professionals such as lawyers , and important items to have in any associate contract. Episode Resources: Shane Wingler - kwingler@email.unc.edu SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

It turns out you don't have to be a dentist to be a Dental Entrepreneur, and our guest in this episode of the SEID Podcast fits that exception. Tiger Safarov, serial entrepreneur and founder of Zen Supplies, joins us to talk about his entrepreneurial journey. Tiger grew up in Russia and migrated to the United States, where he found his entrepreneurial hustle gene and hasn't stopped hustling since. During this episode you'll here about how tiger has turned both success and failure into his friends in helping him grow as a business owner, the real job of an entrepreneur and how dentists can use that mindset in their practice and with their patients, and the ins and outs of Zen Supplies and how the company is affecting dental practices at a micro and macro level. Episode Resources: Tiger Safarov - team@zensupplies.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Marketing can be hard to get right. There are always new strategies coming into play and different demographics are more susceptible to different methods. But, the tried and true will always be effective! The Dental Marketer, Michael Arias, joins the SEiD Podcast to shed some light on what we should consider when marketing our dental practice in the future. Michael specializes in ground marketing, meeting people face to face and building brand awareness through personal relationships and meet-ups. Not only that, but he has a huge knowledge base when it comes to digital marketing and social media. In todays episode we talk about how ground marketing can be effective in any market and the ways to implement it immediately, how to navigate the digital marketing and social media world to optimize our marketing dollars and efforts, and the one key mindset you need to have as a business owner in order to build a niche of raving fans for your practice. Episode Resources: The Dental Marketer - http://thedentalmarketer.site/ SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Accounting and finance can be tough for the average person to get a grip on. But, for the business owner and especially for dental practice owners, it can be one of the most important bases of knowledge to comprehend and take advantage of. Mr. Gary Haile joins the SEID Podcast to help direct us down the right path to begin to understand how accounting and financial statements are so important to practice owners. During the episode we talk about the most important financial statements you should be getting from your CPA in order to know how your practice is performing, how controlling revenue can be more important than controlling expenses the huge tax benefits of ownership and various principles we can use to take advantage of that, and big mistakes young dentists make that can cost them countless dollars. Episode Resources: Mr. Gary Haile - garyhaile@ppmgt.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

On this episode of the SEiD Podcast Christian and Michael were interviewed on The Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast, hosted by Jordon Comstock and Ben Tuinei. Insurance is undoubtedly a large influence on many dental practices, and even dental schools, and Ben and Jordon are some of the most knowledgeable individuals in that space. You will hear about some very insightful and interesting ideas behind what can be done about dental school's relationship with insurance companies, how insurance is affecting private practice dentistry and how it has changed over the years, and some big changes that could be on the horizon that could affect the way patients receive benefits. Episode Resources: Jordon Comstock - boomcloudapps@gmail.com Ben Tuinei - ben.tuinei@gmail.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Leadership is one of the most underrated skills in dentistry and business, and will play a crucial role in the success of any practice owner. In this episode we are joined by Dr. Jeremy Fry from Fry Orthodontics in Kansas City who has spent his career mastering leadership to help build 16 Orthodontic practices. During our discussion Dr. Fry tells us the story behind how he built this group, specific keys to leadership and ways to use that in a dental setting, and how teaching is closely related to leadership Episode Resources: Dr. Jeremy Fry - jeremyfryortho@gmail.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

The front office can be an area of ambiguity for any dentist. Not much time or education is spent on understanding the jobs and responsibilities of an office manager, treatment coordinator, scheduler, and so many other roles for the front office. In this episode of the SEID Podcast Kiera Dent helps us understand exactly what we need to know about the front office to prepare us to lead a dental practice. Kiera Dent has spent her career operating in, owning, and consulting dental practices and with her expertise, the future dental entrepreneurs are set to learn the ins and outs of the front office with this episode. You'll hear about the typical roles each team member plays, specific front office KPI's you should track, and keys to getting the best out of each team member. Episode resources: Kiera Dent - kierasdentalconsulting@gmail.com Dental Placement Pros - www.dentalplacementpros.com Dental Masters Now - www.dentalmastersnow.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

Practice overhead can be the make or break for any dental practice. Its crucial that any current or future practice owner understand what its made up of and how to control it. Dr. Daniel Crossen helps us with that process in this episode of the SEID Podcast. Dr. Crossen has a unique perspective on private practice being that he is a current Endodontic resident who in his previous dental life did a scratch startup which was very successful. In this episode, Dr. Crossen touches on the key distinct expenses that go into overhead, the best ways to control overhead, and a few crucial hacks to make sure we are using all of our time and space efficiently to decrease our overhead. Episode Reources: Dr. Daniel Crossen - crossen@email.unc.edu SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

In this episode of the SEiD Podcast we are joined by attorney Mr. Stuart Oberman of Oberman Law Firm. A dental practice, as we all know, is also a structured business, and with that comes choosing the right entity that suits our profession. Mr. Oberman breaks down the most important things we need to know before we form our own legal entity to own a practice. In our discussion you'll hear what entities are and what they allow us to do as business owners, the best legal entity options for dentists, and the major mistakes we can avoid that have cost dentists hundreds of thousands of dollars. Episode Resources: Mr. Stuart Oberman - stuart@obermanlaw.com https://obermanlaw.com/ SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc Life and Dentistry Conference - https://www.eventbrite.com/e/life-and-dentistry-conference-tickets-39219559759 Terms and Definitions: Limited Liability Company (LLC) - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/llc.asp Professional Corporation - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/c/corporation.asp Sole proprietorship - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/soleproprietorship.asp Subchapter-S Corporation - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/s/subchapters.asp Non-Disclosure Agreement - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/n/nda.asp Letter of Intent - https://www.investopedia.com/terms/l/letterofintent.asp

On this episode of the SEiD Podcast Dr. Hunter Smith joins the show to depart some priceless wisdom to all of the aspiring practice owners. Dr. Smith is the co-founder of Southern Dental Group out of Arkansas and has grown from zero to ten dental practices since graduating in 2014. In this episode you'll hear about the key indicators that a practice will be a great ownership opportunity, and the common red flags that make it look like it will be great when in reality it won't, the truth about multiple practice ownership and what it really entails for the owners, and the most actionable steps to take right now for us to get into practice ownership. Episode Resources: Dr. Hunter Smith - hsmith@sdgdentistry.com Entrepreneurial Finance (book) - https://www.amazon.com/Entrepreneurial-Finance-Third-Strategies-Entrepreneur/dp/0071825398 Life and Dentistry Summit - lifeanddentistry@gmail.com SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

On this episode of the SEiD Podcast we talk with Dallin Gomez, 3rd year dental student from the University of Utah. Dallin started the highly popular Facebook group entitled Making Money After Dental School Mastermind, where dental students, dentists, and other dental professionals share knowledge and insight on the business side of dentistry. During the episode you'll hear about the great content and information that has been shared on the Facebook group, how we can get the most value out of our education as dentists and business owners while in dental school, and the power of personal development and investing in yourself. Episode Resources: Dallin Gomez - (801)472-3105 Facebook Group - Making Money After Dental School Mastermind SEiD Email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

On this episode of the SEiD Podcast we had a chance to talk with Jordon Comstock, the founder and CEO of BoomCloud. BoomCloud is a digital platform which helps practices create In-House Membership Plans. PPO's have become more and more common place in todays era of dentistry, while fee for service is being squeezed out. That is where BoomCloud steps in to provide a helpful service to dental practices. During the episode you'll hear how membership plans can be a great solution to discounting your fees with a PPO, the perfect situations to presents plans to patients, and the future of dental insurance as we know it. Episode Resources: Jordon Comstock - boomcloudapps@gmail.com BoomCloud - http://boomcloudapps.com/ SEiD email - uncseid@gmail.com SEiD Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/SEiDUNC/ SEiD Instagram - seid_unc

It may be true that not everyone has the same goals or aspirations in their dental career. But there is no doubt that many can benefit from having an entrepreneurial mindset when pursuing their vision. In this episode of the SEiD Podcast, Dr. Scott Dudley from Elite Dental Center in Arlington Virginia joins us to talk about his unique perspective on entrepreneurship in dentistry and how each of us can use that mindset to achieve career success. We touch on how, as dentists, we can mitigate the lack of business knowledge with a few key strategies to succeed, the main challenges to overcome early in our career in order to excel, and a few interesting projects and businesses Dr. Dudley has started to benefit young dentists. Episode Resources: Dr. Scott Dudley - dudleysb@yahoo.com SEiD - Facebook - Student Entrepreneurs in Dentistry SEiD Intragram - seid_unc SEiD email - uncseid@gmail.com