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Welcome to the Hidden Pulse with Ciissy On this episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy , we welcome Heather Lodge , a revenue growth strategist and healthcare marketing expert who helps health tech companies transform from founder-led sales organizations into scalable, predictable revenue engines. Heather specializes in partnering with Series A health tech companies that have achieved early succes...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy, where we bring you the stories, insights, and voices shaping the future of the dental and medical industry. Today we welcome our guest, Marissa Gonzales. The Hidden Pulse brings people from all walks of the healthcare industry together. We have guests ranging from individuals on the front line, including front office and clinical teams, Operations, RCM, Fina...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy, where we bring you the stories, insights, and voices shaping the future of the dental and medical industry.  The Hidden Pulse brings people from all walks of the healthcare industry together. We have guests ranging from individuals on the front line, including front office and clinical teams, Operations, RCM, Finance, Leaders, Doctors, and C-Suite.  Every vo...

🎙️ Welcome back to The Hidden Pulse —where we share the stories, insights, and voices shaping the future of the dental and medical industry. At The Hidden Pulse , we bring together professionals from across the healthcare landscape. Our guests range from front-line team members, both clinical and administrative, to leaders in clinical operations, revenue cycle management (RCM), and the C-suite. Ev...

Shawntea "Taya" Goardan is a dynamic educator, author, keynote speaker, and healthcare innovator dedicated to disrupting the status quo in healthcare to create positive, meaningful change.  With more than two decades of industry experience, she blends expert healthcare policy knowledge with a passion for collaboration and continuous improvement, inspiring leaders to elevate patient care, operation...

Welcome to the Hidden Pulse with Cissy. I am thrilled to spotlight Tina Patterson, whose career in dentistry spans more than a decade and bridges both clinical excellence and business expertise!   Tina began her journey as a registered dental assistant in private practice before joining the University of Tennessee College of Dentistry.  There, she supported oral and maxillofacial surgery residents...

Welcome to the Hidden Pulse with Cissy and My Guest, Max Alsgaard-Miller.  Max is the founder of Alsgaard Miller Consulting, where he is a healthcare technology consultant, helping health-tech companies build, integrate, and scale products within the athenahealth ecosystem and other EMR systems across the healthcare space.   With more than a decade of experience in product development, implementat...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy, the podcast where we uncover the driving forces behind bold leadership, real growth, and authentic impact.  I'm your host, and today we're diving into the wonderful world of Marketing, Growth, Collaboration, and Networking with someone who's not just watching change happen; she's creating it. In today's episode, we take the journey with Sarah Ruberg, who is...

In this episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy , I have the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Brad Hughes, CEO and founder of Vision Dental Partners. Dr. Hughes is not just a dentist; he's a visionary leader who is reimagining what it means to build and lead a thriving dental practice. A third-generation dentist and entrepreneurial trailblazer, Dr. Hughes has been practicing dentistry for over 17...

In this inspiring episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy , I sit down with an extraordinary guest whose career journey is anything but ordinary.  Starting in bioengineering at MIT to become a Doctor, then becoming the Chief Commercial Officer at CareDX (NASDAQ: CDNA), and now the CEO of one of the fastest-growing technology companies, focusing on solving the payment process through a high-tech Loc...

In this inspiring episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy , I sit down with an extraordinary guest whose career journey is anything but ordinary.  From launching his career in technology, to taking the leap into the restaurant industry, to starting a dental practice, and finally leading one of the fastest-growing tech companies, BPK Tech, His story is a masterclass on resilience, adaptability, and...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy, I am excited to share this week's episode with you!  Today I welcome Jeff Cole, CEO and Founder of Pearly. I had an amazing conversation with Jeff about how he built Pearly, his experience at his first Dental Conference, and many more fascinating stories about Pearly's growth, practice, and patient impact.   Pearly is a cutting-edge revenue cycle management...

In this episode of The Hidden Pulse with w/Ciss y , I'm excited to welcome Eileen Day, CEO of DVIN and Fractional CMO for dental practices and DSOs.  Eileen's journey is anything but traditional; she didn't grow up in the dental industry, that is exactly why she's been able to disrupt it.  With a background in engineering and experience in the automotive industry, she brings a fresh perspective an...

In this episode of The Hidden Pulse with w/Cissy , Cissy sits down with Ken Kaufman , a seasoned CFO, bestselling author, and thought leader in the dental industry and DSO space.   Ken shares his transformative journey from entering the world of dentistry to becoming a key financial strategist for multiple high-growth organizations.   Ken dives into how financial planning drives success in the DSO...

🎙️ The Hidden Pulse with Cissy and Guest Cassie Tallon In this episode of The Hidden Pulse , Cissy sits down with Cassie Tallon, a powerhouse marketing and operations leader with over 20 years of experience driving strategic growth in the Dental and Hospitality industries. Cassie shares how her data-driven mindset and visionary leadership have helped brands sharpen their identity, expand their rea...

I am excited to introduce you to Arna Meyer, a true force in Dental and Healthcare Technology, a recovering physicist turned innovation leader.  As the Principal of Albion Dental Technology Consulting and Chair of the Dental Workshop for WEDI, she brings a rare mix of scientific rigor, creative problem-solving, and policy expertise to the table. With a foundation in medical physics and a passion f...

Unlocking the Power of Procurement with Dr. Cindie Burkett, PMP In this episode of The Hidden Pulse with Cissy, we're diving into the often overlooked world of procurement with the incredible Dr. Cindi Burkett, PMP.  With deep expertise in healthcare procurement, Dr. Burkett shares how relationships are the core of procurement and life. From demystifying the role of procurement to sharing real-wor...

Welcome to  The Hidden Pulse with Cissy and my special guest, Mike Huffaker.   I'm thrilled to welcome Mike Huffaker, Chief Revenue Officer at Planet DDS and host of The Dental Economist Show, one of the top podcasts in the dental industry, as today's guest . In this episode, we'll explore Mike's journey from his early days in shoe sales to leading revenue growth at PlantDDS, one of the largest de...

Welcome to T he Hidden Pulse with Cissy and my special guest, Debbie Cabalo .  In this episode, we will discuss Debbie's journey in healthcare and dentistry.  She has had a fascinating path from chiropractic care to oncology and now to dentistry, most recently in rural dentistry.   I want to introduce you to Debbie Cabalo, one of the top operations managers at Hero Practice Services, which service...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy and special guest Steve Craig . In this episode, we discuss leadership, growth, football, and water! We hope you enjoy the conversations as much as we did. Join us for an insightful and entertaining time. I want to introduce you to Steve Craig, a multiple award-winning people-centric leader.   He is currently the Solmetex Director of Special Markets, having w...

Welcome to The Hidden Pulse with Cissy and special guest Richard May !  In this episode, we dive into the ups and downs of traveling for work, the lessons learned through growth, and so much more.   From deep discussions to moments to laughter, we cover it all.   We hope you enjoy the conversations as much as we did. Come join us for this insightful and entertaining session! I 'd like to introduce...

Welcome to the Hidden Pulse with Cissy - Thank you for joining me.  As we prepare to dive into our conversations, take a deep breath and let the stories of our extraordinary guests immerse you.  Together, let's discover the power of resilience, the beauty of genuine connection, and the unyielding spirit that drives the heart of the dental and medical community.  This is the Hidden Pulse with Cissy...