Perrin DesPortes

Next Level Executive

For dentists ready to grow from practice owner to business leader. You built a successful dental practice. You show up, you produce, and by every visible measure you have made it. But somewhere between your second hire and your hundredth patient, a new question started forming: what am I actually building toward? Maybe you are wondering whether to bring on an associate, add a second location, or finally have the partnership conversation you have been putting off. Maybe the practice runs well, but only because you are in it every single day, and that realization is starting to feel less like su...

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Perrin DesPortes

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Entrepreneurship

Latest episode

Oct 22, 2026

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Episodes

Surviving Your First Acquisition with Dr. David Laurino and Dr. Joshua Conway 11.03.2025

We all love the podcasts where we hear from someone who has 50 to 100 locations, but has anyone ever bothered to tell you how nerve-racking and outright scary it can be to go from one to two locations?! It's arguably the hardest step you'll ever take, so I asked two friends of the program, Dr. David Laurino and Dr. Joshua Conway, to share their personal experience. You're going to love this episod...

My Industry Opinions 06.03.2025

I've been asked on podcasts, industry stages and exploratory calls numerous questions that start with: "Hey Perrin, what do you think about the industry trend of..." Well, here are several that I get most often and a deeper dive into why I think what I think. Enrollment is open for Q2 of the Next Level Executive program around the theme of "Leadership." You can find out more at: www. TheNextLevelE...

Maxing Out Your Current Space with Dr. Duc Tang, Dr. Matt O'Shea and Dr. Travis Watson 04.03.2025

Why do so many people let their ego get in the way and convince themselves that they should buy another practice when they have a LOT of upside left in their current practice?! Dr. Duc Tang, Dr. Matt O'Shea and Dr. Travis Watson are all master clinicians who own tremendously productive solo practices that are the equivalent of 2 or 3 practices under one roof. Twice the production with half the cha...

Critical Questions Every Business Owner Must Answer 27.02.2025

A colleague recently asked me if I had a "Decision Tree" for those in the early stages of a new venture. While I do not, and I think it would be close to impossible to create a decision tree for all circumstances, I do believe there are a handful of key questions every business founder must contemplate in advance of having to make a decision on each one. Curious as to what those questions are? Tun...

Freshly Brewed: SomeTHING to Believe in? Or SomeONE Who Believes in US? 25.02.2025

The mark of an effective executive is the ability to create greater results through others than he or she could create on their own. The quest begins and ends with instilling belief and confidence in others that they don't currently have in themselves. This episode is a reading of the Freshly Brewed blog I recently wrote on that very topic. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please be sure to subscri...

Becoming an Effective Executive 20.02.2025

I use the phrase "effective executive" quite often, but what does it exactly mean? This episode is a DEEP dive into mindsets; self-perception; belief and motivation; cycles and energy; communication; and people. This one is big and it's heavy...and you're going to love it! Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com You can find out more about me...

This IS the Next Level... 18.02.2025

I have gotten quite a few emails and texts about the upcoming hands on workshops we'll be doing on the role of Chief Clinical Officer and the role of Chief Executive Officer, so I decided to share greater details around these two impactful weekends as well as the overall evolution of what the Next Level Executive is going to become. I guess you could say, this is the next level of The Next Level E...

Are you searching for tools? Or are you building your own Tool Factory? 13.02.2025

When we start out, we're all looking for "what works" in terms of checklists, playbooks, quick fixes and processes. As we grow into greater leadership positions and our business evolves, we realize that becoming an effective executive is critically important to the ongoing success of the business. Our mindset changes from operational in nature to leadership. What about when we take the next step a...

Dr. Jason Tanoory's Interview with me from his Podcast, Dental Lighthouse 11.02.2025

Dr. Jason Tanoory is an incredibly successful dentist and the founder of Finger Lakes Dental Group. He is a fellow business coach, longtime friend and podcast host, so he had me on his show last month. This is a great conversation that covers a wide range of topics, so I figured you'd enjoy it as well! You can learn more about Dr. Tanoory at: https://thedentallighthouse.com/ Got questions? I've go...

Key Insights into Acquiring Your Next (or First!) Practice 06.02.2025

Buying a practice brings with it a ton of challenges and most of these businesses have very thin margins. The frequent result is an acquisition that creates negative free cash flow for the buyer. I'll give you some entry-level math to hammer home the concern around cash flow, then I'll share what I've learned from working through numerous acquisitions. This episode is very tactical, so get ready!...

Mistakes People Make Immediately on Their Growth Journey 30.01.2025

It never ceases to amaze me at how seemingly everyone makes the same common mistakes as they start to add practices to their business. Want to know the landmines to avoid? Tune in as I share the "top 5" I've seen most often through my years of working with group practices. And if you've got questions, then connect with me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com Quarter 2 of The Next Level Ex...

Is Yours an Execution Business? 23.01.2025

As leaders and business owners, we get paid to deliver results. That much is obvious. What's less obvious are the actual levels that create the results and how to go about making a positive impact on them. Owning a successful business that executes at a high level is the ultimate ambition of every entrepreneur, so let this episode be your guide for you to determine if you're on the right track! An...

Sprint Series on Leadership: Delivering Results 17.01.2025

In this new format I'm calling a Sprint Series, I'll take a major topic ("Leadership") and break it down into the key components to execute on in a shorter, mini-episode. Today's topic of "Delivering Results" is, at the end of the day, how every leader is judged. If you want to become a more effective executive, it ends with your ability to deliver results. And if you've got questions, then connec...

Sprint Series on Leadership: Revenue Generation 16.01.2025

In this new format I'm calling a Sprint Series, I'll take a major topic ("Leadership") and break it down into the key components to execute on in a shorter, mini-episode. Today's topic of "Revenue Generation" is critical for every business, yet it's something that misleads far too many early-stage leaders. If you want to become a more effective executive, it starts with your ability to drive organ...

Sprint Series on Leadership: Business Development 15.01.2025

In this new format I'm calling a Sprint Series, I'll take a major topic ("Leadership") and break it down into the key components to execute on in a shorter, mini-episode. Today's topic of "Business Development" is one of the most important disciplines of any effective leader, yet it's something that far too leave to chance. If you want to become a more effective executive and grow your footprint,...

Sprint Series on Leadership: Recruiting 14.01.2025

In this new format I'm calling a Sprint Series, I'll take a major topic ("Leadership") and break it down into the key components to execute on in a shorter, mini-episode. Today's topic of "Recruiting" is one of the most important skillsets of any effective leader, yet it's something that far too many people only think about when they have an opening to fill. If you want to become a more effective...

Sprint Series on Leadership: Communicating Effectively 13.01.2025

In this new format I'm calling a Sprint Series, I'll take a major topic ("Leadership") and break it down into the key components to execute on in a shorter, mini-episode. Today's topic of "Communication" is arguably the most important skillset of any effective leader, yet it's something that far too many early-stage leaders never focus on. If you want to become a more effective executive, it start...

Can You Do 14.4? 09.01.2025

What the heck is 14.4?! Today's episode unpacks marginal gains, Atomic Habits, evolving identities, and commitments versus declarations in an effort to uncover the answer. Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach me directly at: Perrin@TheNextLevelExecutive.com And you can find out more about me and the Next Level Executive program at: www. TheNextLevelExecutive.com

Frames of Reference and the Merits of the Model 01.01.2025

Being a solo-preneur and business owner is incredibly challenging in today's healthcare services environment. I've worked with far too many of you who say that you often feel "isolated" and "alone." To make matters worse, you often feel like you're making it all up as you go along. Add all of that into the challenges we've all faced since the return from the pandemic and you get a general "malaise...

Today's Clinicians are Tomorrow's Executives 26.12.2024

Are you a Clinician who owns a Practice? Or an Entrepreneur who owns a Business?! There's a difference - and it's more than just a mindset. Join me on the first episode of my new podcast as I unpack thoughts around modelling leadership behaviors; the importance of breaking free of Groundhog Day; and how to consider forming your own Board of Advisors. Got questions? I've got answers! You can reach...

Trailer - The Next Level Executive 16.12.2024

If you’re a dentist, physician, veterinarian or any type of healthcare practice owner, then you’ve found your new favorite podcast! Let this become your primary resource for educational content, wit, wisdom and a little guidance to becoming a more confident business owner and entrepreneur. This podcast will share the experience and wisdom I’ve gained over the last 3 decades leading award-winning b...

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