Group Practice Accelerator

Jamie welcomes group practice leader and Polaris Clinical Coach, Dr. Steve Giannoutsos, behind the mic for a frank conversation about the often arduous transition from clinician to CEO. Tune in to hear Dr. Giannoutsos' roller-coaster ride through the fear, self-doubt and what-not-to-do's that ultimately led him to the powerful success he chose to create.

Polaris Founder and CEO, Diwakar Sinha, joins Jamie behind the mic to talk CASH. Whether it's company-wide equipment needs, building a DeNovo or your next acquisition, tune in to hear our resident banking expert give growth capital guidance on preparation and lending in 2025.

Join today's episode as Polaris Transaction Advisory Executive, Kyle Webster, joins Jamie behind the mic for a timely Market Update plus a "back to basics" conversation on Rollover Equity considerations.

It's finally here...The official launch of Polaris Clinical Coaching! Get a peek behind the curtain as Jamie and Polaris founder and CEO, Diwakar Sinha, welcome Dr. Steve Giannoutsos and Dr. Vivek Solanki as they embark on a truly impactful endeavor into hands-on clinical coaching for Polaris clients. Draw from their journeys through growing pains and juggling the many hats of personal and profess...

What separates the über-successful groups from those who simply maintain, or worse, stagnate? Join Jamie and Polaris Fractional COO and Executive Consultant, Adin Bradley, as they explore factors for driving operational efficiency and committed leadership. Don't miss Adin's  "3P Formula" for achieving alignment and success!

Back by popular demand, Polaris' own Mark Flock answers some of our listeners' most burning questions in response to his Buy-in versus Earn-in podcast with Perrin back in November. You won't want to miss his expertise or the BIG ANNOUNCEMENT we can't wait to share on January 16th!

Polaris Transaction Advisory Executive, Kyle Webster, walks Jamie and Perrin through EBITDA and valuation optimization in this last episode of 2024. Tune in to find out if you're truly ready to move toward a sale, and how NOT to leave money on the table!

What are the biggest mistakes the Polaris team sees in Strategic Planning? Tune in to find out, and learn why these common errors can wreak havoc on the growth of your business! Gain noteworthy insights as Perrin and Jamie discuss how best to plan, prepare and grow, while avoiding roadblocks that can cost you and your team time and money.

Pop Quiz: Banking is banking, right? False! Jamie and Perrin guide growth minded listeners on considerations for avoiding costly capital raise mistakes, and how the Polaris team can help steer the ship toward realizing those goals.

Jamie and Perrin examine optimistic economic trends with an eye toward the coming year for healthcare and your practices. A conversation on 2025 projections gives a sneak peek into anticipated performance and how outlook, choices and action can help mold those upward trends for you!

Jamie taps into Perrin's depth of knowledge on building your group in the next five years. Listeners get full access to advice on making big decisions, preparing for growth, and avoiding the most common pitfalls in choosing a path toward building a group practice.

Jamie steals the mic for candid interview of our favorite co-host, Perrin DesPortes, on the current and upcoming M&A landscape. Perrin shares his expertise and insights in light of recent changes in the economy, as well as sage advice on preparing for your desired next steps. Tune in to find out what his crystal ball reveals!

We have some Polaris company news to share with our audience of loyal listeners and followers. One of our Co-Founders, Perrin DesPortes, is going to be exiting his role as an owner in the company. Hear directly from Diwakar and Perrin on the Next Level Executive Spinoff and Perrin's future plans.

Last week, I brought Mark Flock behind the mic to tackle questions around "timing" of an equity solution. this week, he's back again to tackle the "which one and why" aspect of determining the right solution. Want a PDF copy of our "Grid" to do your own compare and contrast analysis? Reach out to Mark directly at: Mark@PolarisHealthcarePartners.com

Mark Flock joins us behind the mic for a deep dive into questions we get constantly as it relates to "the right time" for an Associate Equity solution. As you would imagine, the question of timing has several different tangents, so we share a bunch of insights into "the whats and the whens" of equity. Reach out to Mark directly at: Mark@PolarisHealthcarePartners.com

We welcome to the show our newest team member, Jamie Falasz! She shares her 30+ years of experience in the dental industry and an outlook on what's to come.

We've been in the field on client visits lately and have seen some pretty dramatic changes in quite a few operations teams. Is yours equipped to deliver what you're going to ask them to do in 2025? If not or if you're unsure, you might want to think through a few things that we'll share. And if you're going to lead your own strategic planning session in the coming weeks, do you need an outside set...

I was recently asked to be part of a virtual study club of 3rd and 4th year dental students and got the common question of: "What advice would you give someone entering the workforce?" I was actually prepared for it, so I shared 5 key aspects to keep in mind. And if they're going to be asking for them, it's good for you to be thinking about the same 5 key aspects as you're on the recruiting trail!...

This is an epic story that needs to be told! Dr. Eric Forte and Dr. Jonathan Hill of Lake View Dental Care take us along as Adin Bradley lends his consulting guidance and Kyle Webster executes a successful exit strategy to an incredible outcome. Buckle up and enjoy the ride!

Hurricane Helene did a massive amount of damage to our state, and many weren’t prepared for it. Perrin walks through his own thought process about a concept called “Red Teaming” and relates it to his family and business. The time to deploy it is “hopefully never.” The time to think about it is “NOW”.

Many of you enter the world of entrepreneurism by becoming a healthcare services provider first, but do you ever slow down to think about the greatest gift you've given yourself as an entrepreneur? Well, I recently had the opportunity to share my personal journey out of Corporate America and into the world of becoming an entrepreneur, so I thought I'd share some thoughts with you as well! I hope y...

Don't you mean 2025?! NO. Why 18 months from now? Tune in to find out my prognostication for the next 18 months regardless of whether you want to sell or expand your business, and for tactical guidance if you want to maximize valuation. And if you're looking to improve your knowledge to become a better, more confident business owner, join us for our Q4 installment of the Ascendant Executive: https...

Many of you are making the transition from clinician to CEO, so you're constantly asking, "What does the CEO of a group practice actually do?" It's a great question in terms of time allocation and making an impact on your business. We created a session around this very topic for our Ascendant Executive program and asked our friend, Mick Janness (CEO of Oakpoint), to share his personal journey alon...

Dr. Jason Tanoory has been a longtime client and friend of Polaris, and now he’s launched his own podcast. Jason runs a highly successful group practice in the Finger Lakes area of NY and is always getting asked about his Associate Equity model. So, he invited me on the show to dive deep into the most common questions he gets. If people are asking him, you’re probably wondering the same things. Ge...

We were honored to be asked to speak at the First Annual Dentist Advisors' "Money Summit" back in June. their CEO, Matt Mulcock, joins me on the show today to talk about what makes them unique in the space and share some wisdom on how you should approach financial planning. you can learn more about Dentist Advisors at: https://dentistadvisors.com/