Private Practice Playbook

Welcome to the Private Practice Playbook with Jay Geier, where we dive deep into the real challenges and triumphs of life in private dental practice. In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Mark and Shayne Fixari, co-founders of Fixari Family Dental in Columbus, Ohio — a thriving family business built over four decades. From humble beginnings with little more than vision and determination, Mark and S...

Welcome to another episode of the Private Practice Playbook. Today´s conversation with Jaclyn Dunn focuses on a hard truth facing private dental practice owners: the perfect hygiene team isn't coming. Instead of waiting for the "right" team before making improvements, practices should prioritize building intentional systems that ensure consistency, accountability, and quality patient care — regard...

Welcome to another episode of the Private Practice Playbook with Jay Geier. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Anna Berik, an acclaimed Boston-based dentist and practice owner, to explore her remarkable journey from ambitious associate to the leader of a thriving multi-location dental organization. Through candid stories and hard-won lessons, Dr. Berik shares the realities behind buil...

Everyone wants the next piece of technology. But after working inside hundreds of private practices, we've learned that the practices growing the fastest have one thing in common, and it isn't their equipment.   In this episode, Jamie sits down with Jaclyn Dunn, Clinical Team Lead at Practice Growth Institute, to discuss what truly separates high-performing practices. You'll learn why some teams o...

Welcome to this episode of the Private Practice Playbook with Jay Geier, where we sit down with Dr. Paul Keelan, a dentist whose journey from clinician to business leader offers powerful lessons for anyone in the healthcare profession. Practicing since 1989, Dr. Paul Keelan shares how his early focus on clinical excellence alone didn’t bring the professional growth or community impact he craved. I...

Welcome to another episode of the Private Practice Playbook, where we dive into the real stories behind successful dental practices. This week, we sit down with Dr. Lance Panarello, a dentist whose journey took him from working alongside his father in a small practice to scaling up to over $20 million in annual revenue and managing multiple locations. In this candid conversation, Dr. Panarello ref...

Welcome back to the Private Practice Playbook podcast! In today's episode, host Jay Geier sits down with power couple Dr. Mary John Lalor and Dr. Robert Lalor, who share the remarkable journey of building their thriving dental practice from humble beginnings in small-town New York. With a candid look at their personal and professional partnership, Dr. Mary John Lalor and Dr. Robert Lalor reveal th...

Welcome to this episode of the Private Practice Playbook with Jay Geier. Today, we dive into the remarkable journey of Dr. Todd Sala, a dentist whose story spans four generations and over a century of family practice. From buying into his father’s practice and continuing to build alongside his family to expanding from a modest eight-operatory clinic to a bustling 34-chair practice, Dr. Todd Sala r...

In this episode, Jay talks with Dr. Steven Pilipovich about building a practice with long-term vision and intentional leadership. From solo practitioner to multi-practice owner, Dr. Pilipovich shares what it takes to grow sustainably, invest in people, and create a practice designed to last.

In this episode, Jay talks with Dr. Steven Pilipovich about building a practice with long-term vision and intentional leadership. From solo practitioner to multi-practice owner, Dr. Pilipovich shares what it takes to grow sustainably, invest in people, and create a practice designed to last.

What does it really mean to lead—and how does leadership set the ceiling on everything you build?  In this special episode of The Private Practice Playbook, PGI founder Jay Geier sits down with Coach Deion Sanders for a live conversation at the Practice Growth Summit. Coach Prime shares powerful insights on discipline, confidence, preparation, and setting the standard as a leader.  Motivating, cha...

In today’s episode, Jay opens with a simple — but confronting — question: “If I say I’m going to do it… does it actually happen?” From giving yourself real grace, to breaking old patterns, to stepping fully into leadership, this conversation pulls you out of default mode and into intentional growth. If you want clarity, confidence, and momentum heading into 2026, this is the reset you didn’t even...

In today’s episode, Jay opens with a simple — but confronting — question: “If I say I’m going to do it… does it actually happen?” From giving yourself real grace, to breaking old patterns, to stepping fully into leadership, this conversation pulls you out of default mode and into intentional growth. If you want clarity, confidence, and momentum heading into 2026, this is the reset you didn’t even...

The holidays are here — and for most people, that means slowing down. But for top-performing practice owners, this is the time to finish strong. In this week’s Private Practice Playbook, Jay shares how to turn year-end fatigue into fuel for growth — with three actionable steps every doctor should take before December 31.

If you’re constantly frustrated with your team, you’re not alone. Most doctors face the same cycle of stress, unmet expectations, and daily firefighting — but it doesn’t have to stay that way. In this episode, Jay Geier unpacks five key barriers to growth that stem from your “human capital” — the people who make your practice run. From mindset shifts to accountability and compensation, Jay shares...

Ten years from now, you’ll be older — that’s guaranteed. The question is: will you be further ahead? In this episode, Jay Geier challenges you to stop living on autopilot and start designing the next decade on purpose. One simple mindset shift today can completely change where you end up.

How do you make every year your best year ever—not by accident, but by design? In this episode, Jay breaks down the formulas, priorities, and mindset shifts that allow practice owners to finish strong and set up next year for growth.   You’ll learn why the fourth quarter is the most critical time of year, the traps that keep doctors stuck, and the system that can help you make 2026—and every year...

What would it take to 5X your practice — and your life? In this live recording, Jay Geier shares why most practices hit plateaus, why cutting corners never fuels real growth, and how to adopt the mindset of a continuously advancing person. Learn how to apply the concept of 5X to revenue, team engagement, and personal growth so you can break through limits and unlock exponential growth.    APPLY FO...

On this episode of the Private Practice Playbook, host Jay Geier sits down with Dr. Goldberg about the mindset shifts that come with practice ownership. From defining moments in his personal life to professional turning points, Dr. Goldberg offers wisdom for doctors looking to step into leadership and scale their success.  Apply for Coaching Visit our Website

You don’t have a “money problem.” You have a cash flow discipline problem. In this no-fluff episode, Jay breaks down the emotional traps, bad habits, and blind spots that keep high earners broke and stressed—and the simple systems that will flip you from reactive spender to strategic steward. You’ll learn how to think like a student of cash flow, make smarter choices about debt, and spend on what...

Are you making enough money? Jay tackles the pervasive issue of under earning in professional practices. From student loans to practice overhead, he dissects the factors that hinder wealth creation and outlines the path to greater financial freedom and fulfillment.    Visit our Website Apply For Coaching

This isn't just theory – it's real insights straight from future dentists. Discover what they expect for their first-year salaries, how they prefer compensation structured, and their views on practice culture and technology. Jay reveals the red flags that turn them away and practical ways private practices can stand out from the competition. Tune in to understand how to build a team that thrives....

In this episode, Jay sits down with two veteran trainers who’ve been inside over 1,800 practices. They’ve seen the difference between teams that perform and teams that just show up. They unpack the real reasons your team isn’t hitting the mark — from lack of clarity to weak leadership — and how to fix it without hiring new people. You’ll hear what actually works to activate potential, drive referr...

In Part 2, two longtime friends and business partners open up about the gritty realities of growing a successful private practice. They share how doing everything themselves led to burnout—and how things started to change once they got serious about boundaries, leadership, and investing in the right coaching. Discover the key decisions that helped them scale without sacrificing their sanity, the m...

In this 2-part series, we delve into the remarkable story of Dr. Marvelli and Dr. Kamodia, two friends who turned their dental school bond into a thriving practice. They share their experiences of starting a business, the challenges they faced (including opening just before the pandemic!), and the strategies that fueled their rapid growth to a multi-million dollar practice. You'll also hear their...