DEO's Growth Secrets for Dental Organizations

Jake Puhl, CEO of The Dentist Entrepreneur Organization, hosts Dr. Scott Sayre, Founder & Instructor at the Vesper Institute, and Dr. Chris Martin, Co-Founder & CEO of Village Dental, as they delve into the world of sedation dentistry. Learn how Dr. Sayre's Cincinnati-based practices excel using advanced IV sedation techniques, and how Dr. Martin scaled similar models to achieve impressive revenue...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice, to discuss innovative dental communication systems. They delve into how cutting-edge technology can streamline practice communication, enhance patient experience, and improve operational efficiency. They also share practical tips for seamlessly integrating new communication systems, real-life success stories from dental entrepreneurs...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Max Baybak, Co-Founder and Chief Growth Officer, Influx Marketing, to discuss valuable insights on maximizing digital marketing strategies for dental practices. They delve into the nuances of crafting a strong web presence, the power of consistent content creation, and why every dental entrepreneur needs to think of themselves as specialists. Max also shares expert tip...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Jessie Stamp, Marketing Consultant, and Judy Webster, VP Sales & Service, both of PatientNEWS. They take a deep dive into modern dental marketing, both traditional methods like direct mail and digital strategies, covering how strategically planning your marketing efforts can help mitigate the impact of rising inflation and increase revenue. Emmet, Jessie, and Judy expl...

In this episode, Emmett hosts the world's most famous cosmetic dentist and New York Times Bestselling Author, Dr. Bill Dorfman. He shares his incredible career story and entrepreneurship journey offering advice for new and experienced dental entrepreneurs alike. Emmet and Dr. Dorfman discuss mindsets and frameworks for success including: making your opportunities; when you get a great opportunity...

In this episode, Emmet hosts JW Oliver, Managing Partner, SupportDDS and Tanner Applegate, Founder, Unify, taking a deep dive into a universal dental entrepreneur struggle: financial clarity and why grasping your business's financial health is crucial to reaching your growth goals. They cover the importance of leveling up your financial acumen from understanding profit and loss, EBITDA, forecastin...

Jake Puhl, CEO of the Dentist Entrepreneur Organization, guest hosts this episode, a discussion with Verne Harnish, Founder of Entrepreneurs' Organization/Founder & CEO of Scaling Up, who is a keynote speaker at DEO Summit 2024, June 13th-15th in Orlando. Verne and Jake explore how to scale a successful business amidst economic uncertainties, focusing on pricing, compensation, and gamification str...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Brannon Moncrief, CEO & Principal of McLerran & Associates to discuss shifts in the dental industry market, particularly in light of recent macroeconomic changes like inflation and interest rate increases. They take a deep dive into the intricacies of building and sustaining successful dental organizations,  in particular focusing on strategies for eventual sale or lon...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Nick Noda, Group Account Executive at Kleer, to discuss the changing insurance reimbursement landscape. Emmet and Nick overview and diagnose why insurance reimbursements are not keeping up with the increasing expenses of running a practice, whether it is a crisis, and how/whether dental owners and entrepreneurs can operate more efficiently/employ other strategies to mi...

In this episode DEO Coach Amber Nish hosts Dr. Lori Noga, founder and CEO of Tranquility Dental Wellness Center with 4 locations in Washington state; Dr. Maja Martin, co-owner and chief dental officer of Village Dental with 4 locations in North Carolina; and Camie Worley, DEO Operations Coach. They each share their career journeys highlighting their successes and lessons learned. Dr. Noga, Dr. Mar...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Patrick Arnold, Manager, and Mark Rudolph, Shareholder, both from Elliot Davis, discussing accounting and finance for dental entrepreneurs on everything from benchmarking, partnerships, associate equity, compensation, margins, financial acumen, and more. They cover the accounting specialties of tax accounting, tax strategy, and managerial accounting, emphasizing the ne...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Chip Fichtner, Co-founder and Principal, Large Practice Sales. They discuss what's happening in the marketplace right now; partnerships; if you're thinking about a transaction; what constitutes a  "large practice sale"; ways deals are being structured currently, the difference between a DSO and an "IDSO"; and much more. Chip shares what numbers to look out for and any...

In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Brian Doyle from Rectangle Health to explore the crucial topic of profitability in dental practices. Together, they navigate the landscape of Rectangle Health's innovative solutions, including post-adjudication balance collection, virtual insurance card processing, and waitlist management with patient self-scheduling. Discover how these tools simplify pa...

In this episode of "DEO Growth Secrets," Emmett unravels the key to scaling your dental group business. Instead of traditional growth strategies like capital or team expansion, he unveils the often overlooked secret: the power of organizing and prioritizing your ideas. Emmett introduces the IDOPE process (all ideas documented, organized, prioritized, then executed), a simple yet highly effective m...

In this special episode of DEO Growth Secrets Podcast, host Emmet Scott and CEO of the DEO Jake Puhl dive into student loan repayments and its potential impact on the dental industry and  answer questions from DEO members in real time. Join us for essential insights into navigating the evolving dental landscape.  

Have you ever wondered about the right staffing and costs for essential departments like RCM, HR, marketing, and finance? It's a common concern, but the first right question, "How are you defining your department?" often remains unasked. In today's episode, Emmet unravels the significance of clear definitions in leadership, paving the way for success. Step into the world of dental practice growth...

In this episode, Emmet speaks with Kyle Henderson, Head of Acquisitions, Withco about "all things" real estate investment. In particular, Kyle discusses a real estate investment strategy that emphasizes properties crucial for a business's income generation, often referred to as "mission critical locations." He explains why dental facilities are a prime example of such essential locations. Kyle sha...

In this episode, Emmet hosts J.W. Oliver Jr., Managing Partner; Brenda McNulty, Dental Group Director; and Victoria Johnson, Chief Growth Officer of RCM Solutions; all of SupportDDS to discuss and explore how inflation is affecting the dental industry, forcing dental entrepreneurs to rethink their strategies, especially with growing labor and patient acquisition costs. They cover unique solutions...

In this episode, Emmet hosts Adam McDaniel, Segment Manager, Henry Schein One, and Florian Hillen, Founder & CEO, VideaHealth, to discuss AI and how it can boost dental company growth. They discuss AI's capabilities, the opportunities it offers, and contingencies to be aware of. Emmet, Adam, and Florian break down whether AI can really leverage value between the team and the patient and likewise f...

In this episode, Emmet reflects on what successful dental organizations have in common. He discusses the DEO Growth 30 (the 30 foundational things that you need in order to grow a thriving dental group) and highlights 3 of them. 1: Prioritization is key to moving from entrepreneur to executive. 2. Having a well-defined org chart is key for a cohesive team, healthy culture, defining responsibilitie...

In this episode, Emmet breaks down the 4 stages of high-achieving leaders. He gives this framework so you can benchmark yourself or a team member and forge a path to get to the next level. He explains the qualities and work approach for each level: 1. reactive stars, 2. superstars, 3. universe (or galaxy), and 4. creator. Emmet offers insight into how entrepreneurs can use this framework to level...

 In this episode, Emmet hosts Shirley Misiak, VP of National Accounts for Dental for CareCredit, to discuss why offering ease of payment/financing options is a simple way to take better care of your patients, is a win-win for your dental company, and can increase your profitability. Shirley and Emmet overview the integral part patient financing can play any successful dental practice for case acce...

In this episode Emmet hosts Liz Nies, RDH, DSO Liaison and Team Trainer, Perio Protect to discuss perio opportunities to provide more care and value to patients while offering additional revenue streams. Additionally, they cover ways to mitigate rising labor costs; perio disease, and its issues, with an overview of products to help; how innovative products can help hygienists collaborate with pati...

In this episode, Emmett hosts Jay Hogan, Founder, PerfectFitOrtho, and Dr. Ilan Abramowitz, Founder, PerfectFitOrtho. They discuss innovative ways to increase revenue and drive down costs in today's dental practices as well as the inherent challenges of being an entrepreneur, the economy, and much more. The main focus of their conversation is on orthodontics and innovation, specifically how incorp...