Growing Your Dental Business Show

In this inspiring episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley sits down with Miranda Beeson, MS, BSDH, Director of Education and Lead Practice Coach at ACT Dental. With over two decades of experience in clinical care, administration, and leadership coaching, Miranda shares how dental practices can create true alignment, develop smart habits, and foster a culture that leads to bo...

In this episode of the Growing Your Dental Business Podcast, host Jacquelyn Hurley talks with Andrés Romero, ChFC®, CFP®, founder of E2E Financial, about what it really means for your net worth to reflect your hard work. Andrés shares how he helps dentists escape the financial malaise, that feeling of working harder but not getting ahead, by aligning personal financial goals with practice performa...

Even the best systems can crumble if the team behind them isn’t functioning at its best. In this episode, host Jacquelyn Hurley talks with Jonathan Bonanno, organizational psychologist and CEO of ZIA, about how to fix the people problems that hold practices back, including communication breakdowns, unclear roles, and high turnover. Jonathan shares how psychology-driven leadership and emotionally i...

Running a dental practice today comes with more challenges than ever—staffing shortages, regulatory compliance, patient expectations, and the pressure to maintain financial stability. But what if efficiency could be the key to reducing stress and building stronger teams? In this episode of the Growing Your Dental Business Podcast, host Jacquelyn Hurley sits down with Mary Govoni, an internationall...

Running a dental practice means balancing patient care with the demands of business—and sometimes the systems and workflows behind the scenes just don’t keep up. In this episode of the Growing Your Dental Business Podcast, host Jacquelyn Hurley sits down with Sadie Stewart, President of Office Swell, to talk about how practices can overcome bottlenecks, adopt the right technology, and build confid...

Running an oral and maxillofacial surgery (OMS) practice is no small feat. Between managing workflows, training staff, and ensuring consistent patient care, things can quickly shift from organized to overwhelming. In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley sits down with Scott E. Graham, MHA, FACMPE, FAADOM, a nationally recognized OMS practice management expert and fou...

In this insightful episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes Rusty Curtis, CEO of Lumn and author of The Book on Dental Marketing.  Rusty shares why so many practices fall short of their marketing goals, the difference between strategy and tactics, and how to avoid “whack-a-mole” marketing. He explains why culture, patient experience, and authentic branding form the t...

Are you ready to take the mystery out of medical credentialing in your dental practice? In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes Dondra Edwards, founder of Transition Acceleration Group, to break down the credentialing process and why it’s the key to unlocking successful medical billing. With over 15 years in the healthcare industry, Dondra has helped dental...

In this episode, Kristie Boltz shares how dental practices can attract high-value patients by building a “first class cabin” - where marketing is something you do, not something you buy. She breaks down practical strategies to identify and cultivate your ideal patients, improve marketing ROI, and create a team culture that supports long-term growth. Kristie challenges the idea of marketing as a on...

Welcome back to another episode of Growing Your Dental Business! In today’s episode, host Jacquelyn Hurley is joined by Sophia Dunkley, a trailblazer in dental practice coaching with over 25 years of experience. Sophia is known for her innovative strategies that transform dental office dynamics and increase profitability through improved case acceptance, leadership, and patient engagement. Sophia...

If communication is a “soft skill,” it’s also the hard truth behind great leadership and patient trust. In this powerful episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes international speaker and author Dana Watson, creator of Married to Dentistry, for a heart-to-heart about what your dental team says, how they say it, and why it matters more than ever. With over 20 years of...

Most dentists think ROI starts with a Google click and ends when the phone rings, but what if the real return comes months (or even years) later? In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley sits down with Xana Winans, founder of Golden Proportions Marketing and creator of the SMART ROI method, to challenge the way dental practices approach marketing. From uncovering the...

Is your dental practice busy, but not as profitable as it should be? Are you constantly putting out fires and feeling like everything falls on your shoulders? You’re not alone, and today’s guest has the clarity and solutions you’ve been looking for. In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes dental business strategist and coach Melinda Heryford, founder of The...

What if the success you’re striving for in your practice isn’t about working harder, but about uncovering what’s holding you back? In this powerful episode of the Growing Your Dental Business podcast, host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes Sandy Baird, MBA, dental practice advisor and industry veteran with over 40 years of real-world experience. Sandy shares practical strategies for overcoming the ineffic...

Hiring an associate should make your life easier, not harder. Yet, a staggering 75% of associate hires in dentistry fail, often within the first year. In this eye-opening and solution-driven episode, Bryton Nield joins us to unpack why that number is so high - and what private practice owners can do to get it right. As the CEO of Dentist Partner Pros, Bryton brings a proven system for hiring, onbo...

In this episode, Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes Tiffany Wuebben, RDH, a powerhouse hygienist, entrepreneur, speaker, and founder of The Hygienepreneur, who’s on a mission to bring sparkle, strategy, and sustainability to dental hygiene departments across the country. From her Ritz-Carlton-inspired approach to patient experience to the systems she’s developed for boosting hygiene production without burn...

Are patient past-due accounts slowing down your dental practice? In this episode, we sit down with Ron Cash of Transworld Systems Inc. (TSI) to explore how automation can help your practice recover more from your patients, faster, and at the lowest possible cost. Discover proven methods to: ✅ Resolve past-due patient accounts efficiently ✅ Improve cash flow & reduce bad debt ✅ Seamlessly in...

Hiring and training the right dental team members is one of the biggest challenges dental practices face. Host Jacquelyn Hurley welcomes Jennifer Paxton and Dr. Sten Ericson of Pathway Dental Solutions to share their innovative approach to building efficient, high-performing teams. Jennifer, a dental industry leader with over 25 years of experience, and Dr. Ericson, co-founder of Pathway Dental Gr...

Managing a dental practice is more than delivering excellent patient care, it's about building and maintaining a strong, engaged team. However, with changing employment laws, high turnover, and workplace culture challenges, HR can quickly become overwhelming for dentists and office managers. In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, I sit down with Alan Twigg, co-owner of Bent Erickson &amp...

In this episode of Growing Your Dental Business, we explore how Virtual Assistants (VAs) can lighten the load for dental teams, improve efficiency, and help practices run more smoothly, without hiring more in-office staff. Join us as we chat with Rebecca Herring, a seasoned dental coach and expert in practice optimization, who shares how Virtual Assistants can reduce burnout, improve patient exper...

Welcome to another inspiring episode of the Growing Your Dental Business podcast! Join host Jacquelyn Hurley as she sits down with Laci Philips Newland, a dynamic speaker, coach, and founding partner of Practice Dynamics. From her early days as a chairside assistant to becoming a sought-after consultant, Laci has mastered the art of helping dental teams thrive. Laci shares her journey in this epis...

In today's episode, we're thrilled to welcome Kay Hickey, a seasoned dental industry expert with over 30 years of experience as a licensed dental assistant, educator, and clinical efficiency consultant. Her expertise spans the critical areas of organization, inventory management, and team productivity—all of which contribute to a more profitable and less stressful practice. Kay offers actionable s...

Are you seeking to improve your patients' experiences and streamline your practice? Join us for a conversation with Jessica Martin, a specialist in patient experience and operational efficiency. This episode explores the psychology behind patient care, tips for designing smooth workflows, impactful design insights, and strategies for handling insurance challenges to enhance profitability. Full of...

Are you seeking to improve your patients' experiences and streamline your practice? Join us for a conversation with Jessica Martin, a specialist in patient experience and operational efficiency. This episode explores the psychology behind patient care, tips for designing smooth workflows, impactful design insights, and strategies for handling insurance challenges to enhance profitability. Full of...

In this episode, we’re joined by Adrian Lefler, CEO of My Social Practice, a leading dental marketing company. Adrian dives into how AI is transforming the way dental practices engage with patients and grow their businesses. He breaks down the key ways AI is shaping dental marketing, the trends practices need to stay ahead of, and shares real-life examples of AI’s impact on dentistry today. Adrian...