Doc Secret: Building the Best Practice

In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Chase Butala, Licensed Professional Counselor and Founder of Undefeated Healthcare. With more than two decades of experience across residential treatment centers, hospitals, and prison systems,Chase shares how early exposure to trauma-informed care shaped his mission to help individuals, couples, and families build real emotional strength. He reflects on...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Dan Singley , Licensed Psychologist and Founder of the Center for Men’s Excellence in San Diego, California. A leading voice in men’s mental health and perinatal psychology, Dr. Singley shares his journey from graduate research on identity and race to pioneering the study of fatherhood and masculinity. Inspired by his own early experiences as a new...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Adam Hill , Licensed Social Worker and Clinical Psychotherapist at CFC Therapy Group in Chicago. Adam traces his path from national musical-theater tours—including The Sound of Music —to the therapy room, where the craft of storytelling, vulnerability, and presence now shape his clinical work. He opens up about burnout after life on the road, the intent...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. R. Christopher Miyamoto , Pediatric Otolaryngologist at Peyton Manning Children’s Hospital at Ascension St. Vincent in Indianapolis. Chris traces a path from liberal-arts foundations and rigorous surgical training to a patient-first practice where humanism and meticulous technique go hand in hand. He shares on-call moments that affirmed his calling,...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Shadi Ireifej, Founder of VetTriage and board-certified small animal surgeon. Born to immigrant parents in Yonkers, New York, Shadi’s path took him from SUNY Binghamton to Cornell’s elite veterinary program, where he discovered a passion for surgery. After years as a staff surgeon, hospital owner, and chief medical officer, he made a bold career shi...

Think you can't get into Vet School? Think again. In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Grace Chen, Director of Coaching and Mentorship at Sploot Veterinary Care in Chicago. Grace shares her inspiring journey from an uncertain undergraduate path to becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine through relentless grit and perseverance. After earning her undergraduate degree at UCLA, Grace...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Rozann Stay , Founder of Iowa Equine . From growing up in rural Minnesota with a lifelong passion for horses to launching her own equine veterinary practice, Dr. Stay shares how she turned persistence and creativity into a career. She reflects on her accidental entry into veterinary school, the leap into entrepreneurship, and the evolution from solo...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Marlon Rollins , Chief Clinical Officer at Recovery Dynamics and Hollywood Detox . With over two decades of experience in behavioral health and addiction treatment, Dr. Rollins shares his powerful journey shaped by the personal loss of his sister to suicide and his rise into leadership roles as CEO and COO of psychiatric institutions. From school co...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Joy Delisle , CEO of Buckhorn Therapeutic Care . With over 25 years of leadership across behavioral health, addiction recovery, and trauma-informed care, Joy shares her journey from upstate New York to the rural heart of Appalachia, where she now leads a century-old organization through strategic rebranding and program expansion. Her career has spanned...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Perrin DesPortes , founder of The Next Level Executive . A fourth-generation dental industry professional, Perrin shares a compelling journey from his early days in the family dental supply business to becoming a respected leader in M&A advisory and strategic consulting for group dental practices. After a formative 15-year tenure at Patterson Dental...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Andrew Koenigsberg , Co-Owner of Gallery 57 Dental and Founder of CAD/CAM Excellence . Based in Midtown Manhattan, Andrew shares how a single moment of inspiration with CEREC technology reshaped the course of his career—from solo practice to pioneering same-day, tech-driven prosthodontics. He reflects on building a practice around advanced CAD/CAM w...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Marjorie Kreppel , Founder of the Counseling Center Group . After a 20-year career in marketing, Marjorie made the leap into mental health, applying her business expertise to build a 60-person therapy practice spanning seven states. She shares how loneliness became both a societal concern and personal catalyst, leading her to create a community-based ca...

In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is Ella Laniado, Training Director at Brookline Adult and Child Counseling. After being diagnosed with OCD herself, Ella's path into therapy was deeply personal—fueled by her own healing, a passion for human connection, and transformative experiences in social work. From her first steps as a therapist battling imposter syndrome, to becoming a licensed c...

In this episode of Doc Secret, our guest is David Harris, Founder and CEO of Prosperident. With a background that spans military service, banking, and forensic accounting, David shares his extraordinary journey to becoming dentistry’s foremost expert on fraud and embezzlement. His career was sparked by a single phone call from a friend who suspected theft in his dental practice—and what followed w...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Rachael Jones , Co-Founder and Therapist at Trailhead Therapy PLLC in Arlington Heights, Illinois, and co-creator of the Nurturing Balance framework. Rachael shares her journey from graduate school, where she forged lifelong partnerships, to launching a private practice and becoming a therapist specializing in perinatal mental health. With deep insight...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Devish Patel , Founder and CEO of Enamel Dentistry , a growing group practice with 10 locations across Austin and McKinney, Texas. Dr. Patel shares how a passion for hospitality, transparency, and cutting-edge technology shaped his path from a single startup clinic to a tech-forward group practice. He dives deep into how his team integrates Artifici...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Varuna Trivedi , Clinical Director at Cedar Plaza and Martha Lake Veterinary Clinics in Seattle. Originally trained as a dentist in Mumbai, Varuna shares her unconventional journey from clinical dentistry to operations leadership across dental and veterinary medicine. After immigrating to Canada and pivoting through a Master’s in Health Administration,...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Ken Kaufman , CFO, author, and seasoned leader in the dental support organization (DSO) space. With decades of experience scaling multi-location practices and guiding private equity-backed groups, Ken shares how financial clarity—through tools like accrual accounting, cash flow insights, and ROI-based decision-making—can transform dental businesses. Dra...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Danny Abraham , serial entrepreneur and founder of Orca Dental AI . Drawing inspiration from his father’s orthodontic practice and a passion for technology, Danny shares how he built CephX —an AI-powered dental imaging platform now FDA-cleared and used globally. He explains how AI is transforming orthodontic workflows, reducing time and enhancing clinic...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Jaime Estrella , prosthodontist and co-founder of True Smile Dental Implant Center in Chula Vista, California. Rooted in a family legacy of dentistry, Dr. Estrella shares how he and his brother built a thriving, full-scope implant practice by combining clinical precision, business training, and cultural connection with their community. Doc Secret is...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Stephen Lim , DDS, founder of SLimDental - a thriving three-location dental practice in the heart of New York City. With humility, vision, and deep-rooted values, Dr. Lim shares how he built his practice from scratch, navigated the unique challenges of NYC, and grew a team aligned with values of honesty, care, and hard work. Doc Secret is sponsored...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Bill Dischinger , a leading orthodontist and early adopter of AI-powered remote patient monitoring, shares how he transformed his practice through cutting-edge technology, radically increasing efficiency, improving patient outcomes, and reducing in-office visits—without sacrificing care. Doc Secret is sponsored by Quantics Marketing, LLC. ⁠⁠https://...

In this episode of Doc Secret , our guest is Dr. Sarika Shah , Clinical Director of Platinum Dental Care in Canary Wharf, London. A visionary leader, coach, and fourth-generation East African Indian entrepreneur, Dr. Shah shares how she transformed her clinic into a fully digital, multidisciplinary practice rooted in values, trust, and self-leadership. From scaling through technology and AI to men...