Next Level Executive

Is your business a point of constant stress that makes you suffer from "the fear of missing out?" Or is it a vehicle that compliments what you want out of life? Being an entrepreneur means that you get to decide - and there are is a lot of freedom that comes from choosing wisely! In today's episode, I share some firsthand revelations that have changed my own trajectory over the last few years. Got...

As we roll into 2026, I will be sharing some interviews with a few curated company relationships. These are companies I know and trust, and people whose opinions I value. My intention is to share these collaborations with my audience of subscribers and members in hopes that they are equally beneficial to each of you. My interview on today's spotlight is with Jon Fidler, Founder of Fidler & Associa...

Are you chasing your dream? Or someone else's? Successful entrepreneurs don't suffer from "FOMO" because they're building a business that's congruent with their life. I'm living proof of that and I share some valuable insights I've learned over the last decade in hopes that you do, too. Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out...

Everyone loves setting new goals every year. We also love assigning deliverables and holding people accountable. That being said, do you ever wonder if you're truly focused on the correct variables? "Lead measures" are the critical components of a business operation that directly impact the outcomes we desire to achieve. I'll unpack several for you in this episode. Get ready to revise your "rocks"...

Reinventing yourself in front of your own team is arguably the most difficult part of any leadership journey. That being said, it's critical to your success. In this episode, I unpack several key aspects of becoming a better leader and taking your team to greater heights. Those content with experiencing "Groundhog Day" need not listen... Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly a...

Did you spend a lot of time over the Holidays planning out your goals, objectives and "rocks" for 2026? I bet you did...and I bet you overlooked the one key component that influences all of them. Tune in to find out the most often overlooked "rock" you should be focused on! Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about m...

As we roll into 2026, I will be sharing some interviews with a few curated company relationships. These are companies I know and trust, and people whose opinions I value. My intention is to share these collaborations with my audience of subscribers in members in hopes that they are equally beneficial to each of you. My interview on today's spotlight is with Don Watson and Scott Haberman of the Eid...

WOW...has the Next Level Executive program evolved quickly over the last 12 months! What began as a four-quarter curriculum now has an entire second tract of "Entrepreneurial Leadership" as well as TWO live Working Group sessions. I've gotten a ton of interest in the growth of the program with a common question: "Is this the right next step for me?" Your answer is in this episode... Got questions?...

For the first episode of 2026, this one is a sledgehammer! You're going to love this conversation I have with Dr. Andrew Matta. We talk through several coordinated topics that all point back to one common theme: creating greater results through your leadership of your clinical team. 2026 is upon us, so if the lift in your business is going to come from your leadership of your clinical team, then c...

This was "Year One" of the new business...and what a year it has been. I recently took some time to reflect on all of it, so I figured there might be a few "teaching moments" in there that could benefit you as well. I hope you enjoy listening to my journey as much as I have enjoyed living it. And I'm grateful to all of you for being part of it! Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me dir...

This episode is taken from the Freshly Brewed essay I recently wrote on that very topic. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please be sure to subscribe to Freshly Brewed at: https://thenextlevelexecutive.com/blog/ Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www.TheNextLevelExecu...

This episode is taken from the Freshly Brewed essay I recently wrote on that very topic. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please be sure to subscribe to Freshly Brewed at: https://thenextlevelexecutive.com/blog/ Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www.TheNextLevelExecu...

For many general dentistry practices and emerging groups, the Hygiene Department is typically an area of untapped potential. It's also a department where a little focus and some moderate change management can yield outsized returns. Rachel Wall, Founder of Inspired Hygiene, is someone I've known for over 25 years and I've been fortunate to see her work up close and personal. And now I'm thrilled t...

I've had quite a few "one-on-one sessions" with the members of the Executive program and I'm hearing a familiar refrain: "WOW, these are great businesses to own." Yes, they are! And these businesses can be a massive compliment to what we aspire to become as entrepreneurs. Curious? Tune in to hear a few pieces of advice that you should be considering as you round into 2026. Enrollment for Q1 is OPE...

We've all been living in an echo chamber of "DSO Conference of the Month" sessions lately. I recently attended the Freedom Founders "Real Wealth Conference" in Dallas and it was beyond enlightening. Dr. David Phelps joins me behind the mic today to dive deep into things like: his personal journey; what "freedom" really means; concepts like counter-party risk; what a full economic cycle is; and dif...

As we roll into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I wanted to take a few minutes and reflect on things I'm grateful for and, more importantly, people to whom I'm grateful. This has been an epic first year for my new business, and there are so many who have made it possible far more than I could've done on my own.

Dr. Tarun Agarwal is probably a known name to many of you - and for good reason. He has literally done it all in the world of dentistry. He's also a good friend of mine, so he was gracious enough to grab a microphone and dive deep with me into some very important topics. You're going to love this episode. To learn more about Dr. Agarwal: Follow his "Dentistry Made Simple" podcast: https://podcasts...

When someone asks me why they should join the Next Level Executive program, I frequently tell them that "I already know the top 10 to 12 mistakes you're going to make, so why would you want to start at number one?!" Well, what exactly are those "top 10 to 12" mistakes people make? Upon reflection, there are a LOT more than 10 to 12. I stopped my list at 20 that I see with alarming regularity, so I...

As we roll into 2026, I will be sharing some interviews with a few curated company relationships. These are companies I know and trust, and people whose opinions I value. My intention is to share these collaborations with my audience of subscribers in members in hopes that they are equally beneficial to each of you. My interview on today's spotlight is with Ali Oromchian, Esq., CEO & Founder of HR...

When someone asks me why they should join the Next Level Executive program, I frequently tell them that "I already know the top 10 to 12 mistakes you're going to make, so why would you want to start at number one?!" Well, what exactly are those "top 10 to 12" mistakes people make? Upon reflection, there are a LOT more than 10 to 12. I stopped my list at 20 that I see with alarming regularity, so I...

Many of you will be considering bringing in a partner at some point. I find that too many tend to focus on the mechanics of the structure when they should be more focused on the alignment of the candidate. In this episode, I give you six major points to consider as well as one more to contemplate on your own. If 2026 is going to be the year you bring in a partner, listen to this episode well in ad...

Josh Scott is an industry colleague and CEO of of the marketing firm, Studio 88. They don't just make websites; they make art. And their artistry tells your story. This was a fun, engaging interview for me to do with someone I admire. If you want to learn more about Josh and the magic that he and his team create, check out: www.S8E8.com Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at...

The guys behind Simplify Dentistry (Dr. Rick Offutt, Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan and Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan) are neighbors of mine, and they're building a great following around, well...simplifying dentistry! I was honored to be on their podcast recently. We covered a ton of ground, so I figured it was worth sharing. Learn more about the impact they're making at: www.simplifydds.com Got questions? I've g...

A few weeks ago, I shared a presentation at the Patterson DSO Summit in L.A. Inevitably there were a few questions from the audience as well as some conversations in between sessions that centered around acquisitions and growth strategy. I decided to take some of that "raw material" and craft it into a podcast episode. Here are 4 ways you should approach "preparing for growth" and 4 ways to think...

Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. As a Business Executive, your success depends on your ability to lead through key Inflection Points in the life of your business. As an Entrepreneurial Leader, you must also know how to draw on the hard-won wisdom of Advisors to break through Ceilings of Complexity. In this episode, I unpack the differences between the two and...