The Savvy Dentist

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Jesse is joined by Lachie Smart - entrepreneur, adventurer, medtech CEO, and record-breaking pilot - to explore the mindset behind navigating complexity and leading through chaos. At just 18 years old, Lachie became the youngest person to fly solo around the world in a single-engine aircraft. Since then, he’s led a globally distributed medtech company,...

In this episode, Jesse Green is joined by Rob Markey, co-creator of the world-renowned Net Promoter Score (NPS) and co-author of The Ultimate Question 2.0 . Together, they explore how dental practices can harness the power of customer loyalty to drive sustainable growth. Rob unpacks the differences between satisfaction, loyalty, and advocacy, and explains why emotional commitment, not just repeat...

What does it take to not only survive extreme trauma, but to thrive and lead with purpose on the other side of it? In this episode, Jesse chats with Noliza, a mother of five, award-winning keynote speaker, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and survivor of unspeakable adversity. From childhood abuse and homelessness to near-death experiences and systemic injustice, Noliza’s story is not defined by trau...

In this episode, Jesse shares a powerful four-part framework to help dental practice owners not just survive, but thrive during economic downturns. Drawing inspiration from the medieval concept of a castle and its protective moat, Jesse introduces the MOAT strategy as a robust defence mechanism for your business. Whether you're facing turbulent financial conditions or simply want to future-proof y...

In this powerful conversation, entrepreneur, speaker, and stress coach Luke Mathers shares transformative insights on why stress isn't the real problem - it's how we recover from it that matters. Drawing from his business journey, Luke unpacks how stress, when harnessed correctly, can sharpen our focus, build resilience, and actually lead to better outcomes. But without the right recovery habits,...

In this inspiring episode, Jesse chats to world champion surfer, Paralympian, and business leader Matt Formston. Matt Formston stands as a powerful example of how resilience and determination can shatter boundaries and redefine what’s possible. Despite having less than 3% vision, he has excelled in the athletic, corporate, and community worlds, inspiring others with his story of courage and grit....

This episode is a real-world case study of two of Jesse's clients who transformed their modest two-chair dental practice into a thriving multi-chair operation generating millions in revenue. Starting from a place of financial frustration and limited clinical capacity, Jesse unpacks the strategies that helped them boost profitability and reclaim time freedom. It highlights the pivotal mindset shift...

In this episode, Jesse tackles one of the biggest profit leaks in dental practices - poor patient retention. Drawing on decades of experience and his book Retention: How to Plug the #1 Profit Leak in Your Dental Practice , Jesse breaks down the real cost of patient attrition, and why throwing more money at marketing won't solve the problem. You'll learn how to build a retention-focused practice th...

Running a dental practice can often feel like a tug-of-war between time and money. In this solo episode, Dr Jesse Green shares a personal story that sparked a pivotal shift in how he approached business - moving from being time-poor to building a practice that supports both financial success and personal freedom. Jesse breaks down the three critical pillars every dental practice owner must master...

If you’ve ever wondered why some dental practices thrive while others tread water, this episode is for you. Jesse shares the three critical gaps that often prevent practice owners from growing and scaling effectively - and how to close them. These aren’t just theoretical ideas - they’re practical, real-world insights drawn from years of working with high-performing practices. Whether you're lookin...

In this solo episode, Jesse unpacks what it really means to lead a dental practice during a time of massive technological upheaval. With AI evolving at a breakneck pace, and the future of dentistry changing before our eyes, Jesse explores how to position yourself in the age of disruption - not as the disrupted, but as the disruptor. He reflects on key moments of disruption in the past, from the GF...

If you're a practice owner who's always wondered, “how do I build a business so that I can create time freedom in my life”? Then this is an episode you're going to really love. In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr. Jesse Green is speaking to Dr. Michael Filosi from Fullarton Park Dental in Adelaide.  Michael has been on quite the journey over the last eight years. He bought a...

Turning the worst day of your life into your best is no easy feat, but sometimes there is simply no other option. In Brett Connellan’s case, this day included the moment every surfer’s worst nightmare became his reality when he was attacked by a Great White Shark. In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast Dr. Jesse Green introduces you to Brett Connellan. The events that saved Brett’s life were...

In this solo episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Jesse Green dives deep into a topic that’s rarely discussed but absolutely crucial to practice growth - identity. As dentists and practice owners, how we see ourselves directly shapes how we behave, the decisions we make, and the results we create. Jesse explores why shifting your identity is the key to moving from clinician to business owner, and...

In this episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Jesse Green sits down with Shep Hyken, a world-renowned expert on customer experience and service. Shep is an award-winning keynote speaker, researcher, and New York Times and Wall Street Journal bestselling author of eight books, including I’ll Be Back: How to Get Customers to Come Back Again and Again . Shep has worked with some of the world’s most i...

In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr Jesse Green unpacks a crucial but often overlooked topic for practice owners - how to create, grow, and maximise business value in your dental business. Whether you plan to sell your practice one day or simply want to secure long-term wealth and resilience, building business value goes beyond day-to-day revenue. Jesse explores how to strengthen...

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr Jesse Green sits down with Andrea Waltz, co-founder of Courage Crafters Inc. and co-author of the best-selling book Go for No! Yes is the Destination, No is How You Get There . For two decades, Andrea has been teaching people in virtually every business and industry how to think and feel differently about failure, rejection, and the word, “no” to ac...

Is your practice always hunting for that next ‘perfect hire’? If so, you might be stuck in the Talent Trap and over-relying on unicorn employees instead of building systems that create consistent, scalable success. In this solo episode, Dr Jesse Green unpacks why capability, not talent, is the real key to sustainable growth. He explores the hidden costs of talent dependency, the symptoms of an uns...

If you’ve ever felt like there’s simply not enough time in the day, this episode is going to change your thinking. Productivity expert, business coach, and author Ari Meisel joins Dr. Jesse Green to explore how entrepreneurs and executives can optimise, automate, and outsource their way to greater efficiency and impact. Ari is the founder of Less Doing and the author of books like The Replaceable...

In this solo episode, Jesse Green unpacks what truly separates the top 1% of dental practice owners from the rest. Drawing on decades of coaching, conversations, and lived experience, he reveals the six internal traits that drive external results. If you’ve been chasing better KPIs, more profit, or faster growth, this is your reminder that the real breakthroughs start within.   In this episod...

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast, we’re diving into an incredibly inspiring and practical conversation about how to build the practice of your dreams . Whether you’re just starting or you're looking to take your practice to the next level, today's episode is packed with insights you won’t want to miss. Joining Dr Jesse is returning special guest, Keith Abraham . Keith is a globally rec...

Setbacks are inevitable in business, but staying stuck in them doesn’t have to be. In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast , Dr. Jesse Green shares how to master the art of bouncing back quickly, with resilience and clarity. Drawing on lessons from experience and a surprising insight from Ted Lasso , Jesse unpacks why forgetting strategically can be a competitive advantage for practice o...

In this episode of The Savvy Dentist Podcast , Dr Jesse Green welcomes a special guest, Max Ganhewa, for a fascinating and future-focused conversation. Known for pushing boundaries in clinical practice and innovation, Max brings a unique perspective on how technology, particularly artificial intelligence, is rapidly reshaping the dental industry. Together, they explore the new possibilities, chall...

Effective leadership is built on the foundation of meaningful communication. In this solo episode of the Savvy Dentist Podcast, Dr Jesse Green unpacks the three critical conversations every dental practice owner and leader must master to lead a team and grow a thriving business successfully. Drawing from years of experience and practical wisdom, Jesse breaks down these conversations into simple, a...

In this episode, Dr Jesse Green is joined by Dr Wendy Peng and Dr Gilbert Ko, owners of Dana Street Dental in Ballarat. Their journey from starting a small, three-chair dental practice to building a thriving, eight-chair business is filled with lessons on leadership, team culture, systems, and scale. Wendy and Gilbert share candidly about the realities of business ownership—the wins, the missteps,...