The Shared Practices Podcast - Archives

"Tapatío" joins Tyler and George today. He and his fiancée are both dentists and they think they've found gold in a broker's listing of two practices--that share an office building and staff. This could be the ultimately acquisition for a husband-wife dentist team. George sees the practice has high collections, but it's sort of an unusual opportunity that could be scaring away buyers. George and T...

The season of Leadership, Culture, and Change takes an interesting turn as Richard, Tyler, and Payton start a book club. These three self help junkies share what parts of what books impacted them the most. Interested in more Book Club segments? Want us to never do this again? Either way, let us know on the Facebook group!

After Covid interrupted her 7-month-old startup, Katie has to make a decision: stay overly cautious, or reach her $80k/month production goals so she can take home around $400k. She's been safely hoarding cash for a while, and Matt opens her eyes to the new possibilities ahead.   Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Email george@sharedpractices.com or matt@sharedpractices.com. Tell us about yourself, you...

Recent graduate "Michael Scarn" joins us today for this reference-ridden episode of The Pursuit of Ownership: Threat Level Midnight. He has the drive and passion to buy a practice. But hasn't touched a handpiece since the beginning of Covid. Should he focus his resources on getting an associateship, or getting a practice?

Stress--we can use it to enhance our lives. Instead of falling apart about it, Richard and Murray teach us to use our breaking points to trigger us into healthy growth. How do you respond to stress? Download: Richard's method for keeping email stress free

After interviewing female dentists with more domineering styles, George and Matt put out a clarion call for female guests that have more of a gentle touch. Our real doc/fake name "Katie" responded. Having found Shared Practices early on in her associateship, she's now seven months into a "mostly good" startup! Now having been through the COVID scare, she's proceeding cautiously. *Too* cautiously?

Having first reached out to today's guest personally back in 2017, Tyler finally has Travis Hornsby on the air. Travis started Student Loan Planner in October 2016 after helping his wife and her friends figure out their six figure student loans. He builds models for how to save money paying back student debt. So listen up, students! 📝

Our anonymous guest Dr. Jack was dreading a conversation with a team member. Leadership coach to executives around the world, Murray Low, joins us today. He and Richard offer a sobering and powerful 360º Review of Dr. Jack's practice, team, and leadership style.

Having bought a practice right out of school, "Mike" is basically the solo version of George, but he needs more confidence diagnosing big cases (which is a very Matt thing to do). Can George sprinkle on a bit of Matt's diagnosis special sauce in this interview? Listen as he and Mike explore more baggage and benefits of buying right out of school.   Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Email george@share...

Our guest Patrick has done a lot of clinical groundwork. Big picture: he and his wife are both dentists and they want a life that leaves room for spending ample time with their growing kids. He knows who he is, what he wants, and what he's capable of. But he needs guidance on two really nice options for practice acquisition. Tyler and George leave no stone unturned as they check his strategy for h...

The purpose of your practice--the Why of your practice--can't be overstated. We're happy to have Jayme Amos join us again as we discuss opportunities vs opportunism, the danger of pursuing cost savings, and sticking to your guns during a crisis.

Having bought a practice right out of school, did our guest "Mike" miss out on developing a strong clinical base? While he's still in the honeymoon phase, Mike and George commiserate on the baggage and benefits that come with buying right out of school.  Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Email george@sharedpractices.com or matt@sharedpractices.com. Tell us about yourself, your business goals, where y...

That you don't think your future practice will be embezzled from doesn't mean it won't be embezzled from. Our guest David Harris has become the world's leading expert on dental office embezzlement. Learn amazing, shocking statistics behind it. Most importantly, learn to spot it.

Richard's international interview 2 of 2. Dr. Meredith Gay joins us from New South Wales, Australia. After graduating in 2011, she went into an associateship which contractually locked her out of owning nearby. After using our podcast and courses as a guide, she's now in successful practice ownership. She shares her nuanced approach to making it all work out. ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lende...

Our guest Kevin had never heard of our podcast. With his interest now piqued after Part I, He continues absorbing George's guidance. After shooting down Kevin's associate idea, George keeps digging to find the real source of Kevin's pain.   ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor  Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Email george@sharedpractices.com or matt@sharedpractices.com. Tell us about yourself...

A faithful (and anonymous) listener "Don Quixote" has accelerated his pursuit of ownership because of the show. Currently an associate, Don has his eyes on two potential acquisitions. With his desires of retiring early from clinical dentistry, which practice fits best--or is he way off entirely? ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor

Today, Richard dives into interview 1 of 2. Each is with a doctor who started their practice ownership journey outside the U.S.--each with COVID hitting in their first year of ownership! The resilient Dr. Scott Kollen joins us today and shares how he established his startup in a booming neighborhood. We also talk leadership and challenges, and opportunities for growth in his beautiful British Colu...

Our guest "Kevin" says yes to an inordinate percentage of the ideas that come to his attention. He wants to make more calculated decisions, with more vacation time to boot. Will hiring an associate make his dreams come true, or is that just another impulsive decision? Find out what George has to say to our "nice guy" doc Kevin. ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor  Interested in 1-on-1 coach...

Currently serving at a clinic for the US Navy in Hawaii, Tyler's anonymous guest "Ironman" is planning a move back to mainland. Ironman found a potential acquisition in the Pacific Northwest--with 11 operatories! Will Tyler and Matt encourage the acquisition, or are they going to tear his plan to shreds?

Our anonymous guests Dr. "Christy" and Dr. "Sara" have enough on their plate managing their new, growing group practice. What's more is a passive-aggressive employee we'll call "Anne". Christy and Sara have been dreading a crucial conversation with her. Past guest Murray Low--consultant and coach for executives across the world--joins us to offer expert guidance, helping Christy and Sara through e...

Having accepted the fact that suddenly hiring 3 new associates at this time may not be the best idea, our special guest Ashley moves forward. She and George give us details about her practice, including exactly what's going on with her new team, why she worked so much when she didn't have patients, and how each of them structure agreements with associates. PLUS, George's bonus structures and why t...

Dr. Matt Guarino joins us today; and brags about Tyler's impressive student resume. Together, the two unbox their new group coaching offerings for our audience. Students and pre-owners now have the opportunity to work with Matt and Tyler. ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor

Jayme Amos joins the show today. Jayme helps dentists best care for their practice so their practice can best take care of the patients. We learn how you "hire for culture", how you attract employees who fit, and why all of this will be impossible if you don't know who you are in the first place. ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor

George interviews the one-and-only Dr. Ashley Joves, founder of Smile & Co. George briefly puts aside his famous disdain for startups to get the lowdown on our non-anonymous guest, whether her practice is hurting, and huge revelations about her own career goals. ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor  Interested in 1-on-1 coaching? Email george@sharedpractices.com or matt@sharedpractices.com....

Our new Director of Coaching at Shared Practices, Suzanne Rassy, joins Tyler today. Suzanne shares her expertise on pre-ownership, her observations having vetted practices on-site on behalf of buyers, and the importance of proper due diligence. Reach out to suzanne@sharedpractices.com ** http://go.sharedpractices.com/lendeavor