The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger

👉 Join https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs to exchange ideas with your peers How are you doing your office meetings? You might be doing them wrong and missing out on great opportunities. If you aren’t doing them at all, then you should consider introducing them ASAP. Meetings are a great way to drive office culture, strategize what every team member should be doing, and review what went...

In this episode, I’m joined by the always insightful and globally-minded Dr. Vas Srinivasan, who recently built one of the most stunning orthodontic spaces in Southeast Queensland—right when the world said “don’t.” From battling banks post-COVID to doubling down on patient experience, Vas shares the inspiring story of why he took the leap, what he learned, and how he’s now positioned to dominate h...

In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I open up about a recent injury—ACL tear, tibial fracture, and torn meniscus—all discovered after I finished competing in a major Brazilian Jiu Jitsu tournament. But this episode isn’t about sympathy. It’s about acceptance. Because just like seasons, hardship is a non-negotiable part of growth—in life, in leadership, and especially in orthodontics. You don’t get...

In this episode of the OrthoPreneur's Podcast, Dr. Melissa Bailey shares her unique journey from a piano performance major to an orthodontist and entrepreneur. She discusses the challenges she faced in her early career, including the decision to sell her practice and the development of her app, Treyminder, designed to improve patient compliance with clear aligners. The conversation also delve...

In this Five Minute Friday, I’m speaking directly to every orthodontist who feels stuck — at $2M in production when you’re aiming for $3M, plateaued after years of growth, or feeling like your practice has lost momentum. Whether you’re an associate, a solo owner, or partnered with an OSO/DSO, this episode will show you why the difference between stagnation and explosive growth often comes down to...

What if I told you your front desk could be replaced—by someone halfway around the world, who does it better, faster, and never calls in sick? That’s not just a bold claim. It’s the new normal for hundreds of practices working with JW Oliver and his global team at ZimWorx and SupportDDS. In this episode, JW returns to the podcast to share the real story behind building a team of 1,600+ remote prof...

What if I told you the biggest threat to your orthodontic practice isn’t GPs doing Invisalign—it’s your silence? In this episode of Five Minute Friday, I take on a controversial and pressing issue in our field: orthodontists enabling GPs to deliver treatment through outsourced setups—and worse, not stepping up to educate them. When screenshots from an Orthopreneurs thread started showing up on a s...

What if I told you your side hustle could teach you more about systems than your main practice ever did? In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Darin Ward, an orthodontist with an unconventional journey—from growing a $2.5M practice in Canada, to downsizing into a lifestyle practice in rural Michigan, to roasting thousands of pounds of organic coffee out of his garage. Darin’s story is a masterclass...

Why Are Orthodontists Earning Less Than They Were in 1985? In this Five Minute Friday, I break down a chart that shocked me—and it should shock you too. Using inflation-adjusted dollars, the average orthodontist took home $906,000 in 1985. Today? That number is down to $357,000. So what happened? While many blame technology, staffing, or insurance, the real reason might be more personal: are we fo...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Sakowitz, an orthodontist, entrepreneur, and—fun fact—former Wheel of Fortune contestant. Scott’s story is a rare blend of bold entrepreneurial thinking and grounded leadership. From launching Florida’s first escape room with his dad while still in dental school, to scaling three ortho practices in a competitive market, Scott is a living case study in how...

What if I told you that how your financial advisor values equity could reveal they don’t actually understand private equity? In this Five Minute Friday, I go straight at one of the most common—and most dangerous—misconceptions I’ve heard hundreds of times: that the equity portion of your DSO/OSO deal should be valued at zero. If that’s what your financial advisor is telling you, you might be takin...

In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Ben Fishbein — founder of Fishbein Orthodontics, multiple-time DeNovo opener, bagel store entrepreneur, and Smile Doctors partner — to break down one of the most misunderstood topics in orthodontics today: DSOs, OSOs, and what it really means to join one. If you’ve ever said, “I’m not ready,” “I could never give up control,” or “I don’t need help,” this episode...

What if I told you you’re turning down $6–10 million for no good reason—and you don’t even know why? This 5 Minute Friday is for every orthodontist who's built something substantial... and still hesitates when private equity comes knocking. I’m not here to sell you on joining a DSO or OSO. I’m here to challenge you to get clear on why you wouldn’t—especially when the math says it’s one of the...

In this episode, I had Mike Gordon from 3DNA Dental to discuss the revolutionary impact of 3D printing technology in orthodontics. With a background deeply rooted in IT, he sheds light on how 3D printing is transforming dental practices and shares insights on the latest advancements, particularly with direct print clear aligners. Departing from traditional in-house aligners that involve multiple s...

What if I told you that keeping one toxic team member could be quietly killing your culture—and your revenue? In this 5 Minute Friday, I’m not talking about technology, marketing, or new systems. I’m talking about people—and how the wrong ones can undermine everything you’ve built. In a tough hiring market, it's tempting to overlook red flags. But if someone consistently violates your core va...

Dr. Rebecca Bockow is a highly skilled clinician who has achieved dual board certification as both a Periodontist and Orthodontist. Her exceptional expertise and dedication have allowed her to build a thriving practice, even in a challenging market. Dr. Bockow's success can be attributed to her ability to seamlessly integrate scientifically-based airway orthodontics into her practice, as well...

What if I told you your accountant could be quietly costing you $150K or more every single year? In this 5 Minute Friday , I’m getting straight to the point: making money is one thing— keeping it is another. If your CPA’s idea of “doing a great job” is just filing on time and avoiding an audit, you might be missing out on tens (or hundreds) of thousands of dollars in legally entitled savings. And...

In this episode, I am joined by one of the POWERHOUSES of the orthodontic practice, Dr. Bob Skopek. He has practiced orthodontics for over 20 years in North Barrington, Illinois. His practice focuses on customer experience, exceptional clinical care, and business efficiency. Talking of efficiency, he transitioned from a practice of 15 team members and 11 chairs to 3 team members and 3 chairs. And...

What if I told you that not understanding occlusion is quietly sabotaging your treatment outcomes—and your confidence? In this week’s 5 Minute Friday , I’m revisiting a topic that too many orthodontists dismiss: occlusion. After a recent conversation with Bruce McFarlane (and reflections on chats with legends like Tom Pitts and Ron Roncone), I felt compelled to spotlight how deeply impactful under...

The Truth About Aligners, Airway & Occlusion—From a Guy Who Practices in Two Countries In this episode, I sit down with my good friend, Dr. Bruce McFarlane—one of the most respected names in digital orthodontics and someone who’s mastered the art of practicing seamlessly in two different countries . We dive deep into clear aligners, digital efficiencies, occlusion philosophy, and why airway aw...

What if I told you that you might be the one holding your practice back from its full potential? In this week’s Five Minute Friday, I’m taking a hard—but necessary—look at how we as orthodontists resist the very things that could help us most. Whether it’s adopting AI, implementing stress-reducing systems, or even saying “yes” to a meeting that could reshape your future, too many of us fall into t...

👉 Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit (2025): https://opsummit2025.com Traditional orthodontics has primarily focused on aligning teeth, often overlooking the broader impact on facial and airway development. But this is quickly changing, with more and more orthodontists embracing their rightful roles as gatekeepers for sleep-disordered breathing. In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Ilya Lipkin...

What if I told you your team is capable of solving your biggest practice problems—but you’ve never trained them to think that way? In this 5 Minute Friday, I’m diving into a leadership shift that changed everything for my practice. After facing major team turnover, I had to rebuild—and I realized I’d spent years teaching people what to do, but not how to think. So I re-engaged with EOS tools, revi...

If there’s a topic that you are not likely to find any consensus about in the orthodontic world, it’s which clear aligner to use in your practice. Perhaps the reason for this is because, as clinicians, we want to be the best at what we do and what we use, and in the process, we get very attached to one aligner over the other.  In this episode, I am joined by Dr. Bill Dischinger and Dr. Trevor Nich...

Feeling like corporate ortho is closing in? Think again. In this brutally honest and motivational 5-Minute Friday episode, I get real about the fear-mongering flooding our industry—especially when it comes to OSOs and DSOs. If you’ve been told that you have to hire a consultant, or that you can’t compete with corporate money, this episode is your wake-up call. The truth? You’re not under attack. Y...