Everyday Practices Dental Podcast

What if peace, not productivity, was the real measure of success? Brandi Marzolino joins Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson to explore how courage, contentment, and self-awareness can transform leadership and life in dentistry.  

High achievers don't need a sabbatical to reset. In this conversation, Dr. Eric Recker gives dentists tiny, repeatable "micro moments" that lower stress, restore clarity, and help you keep showing up strong.

When the suction stopped and the power went out, Dr. Maggie Augustyn could have panicked. Instead, she found herself in the basement of her 1886 dental office facing a literal life-or-death decision to flip the breaker and restore power. What happened next wasn't just a fix to a technical problem, it was a moment that revealed what true leadership looks like under pressure.

Sometimes the biggest shifts start with the smallest decisions. In this candid episode, Regan Robertson and Dr. Chad Johnson challenge you to make one change today that points your life in a positive direction.

Dr. Crystal Martin shares how transforming her website turned from a dreaded task into a breakthrough that revitalized her practice, inspired her team, and made patients feel truly seen.  

Periodontal disease is the silent epidemic. Dr. Tanya Dunlap, Vice President of Perio Protect, joins us to discuss how gum health affects overall health and why a simple score can alter patients' understanding of their risk.

Dr. Maggie Augustyn and Dr. Chad Johnson get real about the tough conversations every dentist faces; when patients push back on fees, question your expertise, or try to make their problems yours.

Discover how storytelling transforms dental marketing from stiff and generic into authentic, compelling messages that patients trust.

Dr. Gary Sanchez reveals how finding your WHY unlocks authentic marketing, stronger patient connections, and lasting fulfillment in dentistry and beyond. Dentists often invest in technology, training, and teams, yet still feel invisible in a crowded marketplace. Dr. Gary Sanchez knows that pain firsthand. After reaching the peak of clinical excellence but blending in with "just another dentist," h...

In-house membership plans can transform your dental practice but managing them manually can turn into a nightmare. Ryan Corby, CEO of Smile Advantage, joins Dr. Chad Johnson and Regan Robertson to show how to scale membership plans effortlessly while creating predictable revenue and stronger patient loyalty.  

Even the best dental practices hit breaking points. In this candid episode of the Everyday Practices Dental Podcast, Dr. Devin Giron shares the story of his "week from hell." From empty schedules to team miscommunication and rising stress, he faced the kind of week that makes every owner want to walk away. Joined by Dr. Chad Johnson, Dr. Maggie Augustyn, and Regan Robertson, he shares how he pushe...

Sara Hansen reveals how re-engagement campaigns unlock hidden revenue, align your team, and empower you to complete the dentistry you diagnose, without overloading your staff.

Ken Kaufman reveals how accrual accounting gives dentists the same financial clarity and growth advantage as big DSOs and how AccruDent makes it accessible to every practice.

Allison Lacoursiere joins Maggie Augustyn, Chad Johnson, and Regan Robertson to unpack how money beliefs shape leadership and practice growth. Learn how reframing money as a neutral tool unlocks confidence and freedom in this powerful episode.

Dr. Michael Sonick joins Chad Johnson, Maggie Augustyn, and Regan Robertson to share how emotional presence and trust—not treatment plans—drive real case acceptance.

Are you leading, or are they just surviving you? In this episode, Jake Brown unpacks what happens when good people turn into bad bosses and how to build something better. Based on his new book Leadershit, this one's hilarious, honest, and painfully necessary.

What's your plan for walking away from dentistry, and will it actually work? Angela Golden shares what most dentists get wrong about exit planning and why waiting could cost you your legacy.

Tired of asking for reviews and getting crickets? In this episode, Sara Hansen reveals why most practices struggle to earn referrals and how to change that—starting from the inside out.

What if your marketing had six-pack abs? In this episode, discover how to build a lean, powerful dental brand that does the heavy lifting, attracting the right patients, converting with confidence, and creating momentum that doesn't wear out.

Inspired by The Diary of a CEO's viral episode with CIA officer Andrew Bustamante, this powerful conversation explores how deep presence and ethical influence can transform your leadership. Dr. Maggie Augustyn, Dr. Chad Johnson, and Regan Robertson share personal reflections and real practice applications for using emotional intelligence to lead with integrity.

Dr. Bryan Laskin joins hosts Dr. Maggie Augustyn, Dr. Chad Johnson, and Regan Robertson to expose the truth about dental data. From HIPAA misunderstandings to unethical software vendors, Bryan breaks down what every dentist must know about protecting their practice, empowering patients, and staying compliant in a post-CURES Act world.

Aleisia Gibson Wright, founder of GW Health Public Relations, joins Regan Robertson for a candid conversation on how AI and storytelling are reshaping the future of healthcare. Together, they explore what it takes to build technology that doesn't leave humanity behind—and share insights from the industry's most influential marketing event, POSSIBLE 2025 in Miami.

Forget what you think you know about same-day crowns. In this episode, real dentists share how Glidewell io didn't just improve their workflows—it reignited their clinical passion and restored joy in their practice.

If your CPA only talks to you once a year, you're not building wealth—you're playing financial whack-a-mole. Chris Sands of Pro-Fi 20/20 joins Everyday Practices to expose the biggest blind spots in dental accounting, from surprise tax bills to missed strategy.

Dr. JJ Peterson joins Everyday Practices to unpack how today's best brands cut through the noise with story. If your practice marketing isn't converting, this episode explains why—and what to do about it. From empathy to testimonials, websites to front desk scripts, learn what great brands get right.