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321. From $800K a Year to Bankrupt: What Went Wrong
August 17, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Raheel Haider breaks down the exact red flags that turned an $800K practice into a bankruptcy — sky-high rent eating into profit margins, $10,000/month in marketing that wasn’t converting, a saturated market with brutal competition, and a seller he didn’t trust. This is a real case study in dental practice acquisition,...
Ep. 257: What Does AI Say About YOUR Dental Practice?
August 17, 2026
When a patient searches for your practice through AI, the answer can be shaped by everything from your reviews to your social media and videos. In this week’s episode, Jeff and Dan explain how to take control of your digital presence before AI does it for you. https://blumbergdigital.com/ Dan’s email – Da*@*************al.com
913. Entropy is Coming For Your Practice
August 17, 2026
Dr. Killeen explores the law of entropy and what it can teach us about running a great dental practice. Just like a garage gets messier when nobody maintains it, practice systems naturally drift over time. Scheduling protocols get skipped, standards slip, and good habits slowly disappear unless someone actively puts energy back into them. The...
How to Build a Dental Dynasty with Dr Kaival Patel [CPD Available]
August 17, 2026
Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout.Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ———————————————————————UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ———————————————————————Buying a dental practice can feel like the finish line, until you realise it is the start of a much harder game: building a team, shaping...
DIGRN Presents: The Independent Dental Practice Podcast – Guest: Dr. Nathan Ideus
August 16, 2026
Episode TitleDr. Nathan Ideus: Building and Growing a Private Dental Practice in Topeka DescriptionDr. Sonny Spera talks with Dr. Nathan Ideus about going from associate to independent practice owner, learning the business side of dentistry, growing his practice, and building a strong, flexible dental team. HighlightsDr. Ideus shares lessons from purchasing his practice, expanding from...
E325: The boys talk IPOs plus another bet which Guarino will lose
Episode 253: Dr. Eric Block – Dr. Block’s Journey Building Flomo
August 16, 2026
In this special episode, Dr. Scott Drucker and Jinesh Patel sit down with Dr. Eric Block – a full-time practicing dentist, author, wellness advocate, podcast host, and co-founder of Flomo. Eric traces an unusual path into dentistry that began when a beer bottle broke his front tooth during college. After dental school and an implant...
Employee Productivity in Healthcare: Why Your Team Isn’t the Problem w/ Dr. Gireesh and Dr. Nikhil // Season 6 – Ep. #02
August 15, 2026
Employee productivity in healthcare isn’t simply about how many hours your team works. It is about KPIs, accountability, leadership, delegation, systems, and understanding exactly what each person is responsible for. In this episode of The Underdog Dentist Show, Dr. Gireesh Likhyani and Dr. Nikhil Malhotra discuss why clinics, hospitals, pharmaceutical businesses, and other founder led...
Two Side of the Issue with Dr. Whitney Weiner
August 15, 2026
In this episode, Dr. Whitney Weiner shares her journey from private practice to joining ICON Dental Partners, discussing the motivations, challenges, and industry insights related to group dentistry and private equity involvement. We explore the nuances of practice ownership, valuation, and the impact of DSO models on dentists and the profession.
How Membership Plans Help Dentists Drop PPOs
August 15, 2026
Got questions? Send Ericka a Text! Insurance paperwork is eating the front office alive, reimbursements keep tightening, and expenses keep climbing, yet many practices still feel stuck on the PPO treadmill. I sit down with Jordan Comstock, founder and CEO of Boom Cloud, to talk about a strategy that gives dentists real breathing room: building...