Category: Full Episodes.

What Every Dentist Needs to Know Before Buying a Practice

SMC June 10, 2025

Thinking about buying a dental practice? In this episode, Gary Bird and Josh Gwinn break down the seven costly mistakes dentists make when acquiring a practice, from overpaying and ignoring financial health to poor transition planning and culture missteps. Learn how to evaluate patient retention, staff dynamics, marketing systems, and what really drives long-term profitability before you sign the deal.

From Burnout to Breakthrough: Dr. Kyle Stanley’s Path to Mental Clarity in Dentistry

SMC June 3, 2025

Discover how Dr. Kyle Stanley helps dentists overcome burnout and mental fatigue to regain clarity, purpose, and professional satisfaction. In this episode, we dive into the mental health challenges facing dental professionals and share proven mindset strategies to reduce stress, build resilience, and thrive in your career. If you’re a dentist struggling with feeling overwhelmed or looking to lead a more fulfilling practice, this is the episode you can’t afford to miss.

How to Drop PPOs Without Losing Your Practice

SMC May 27, 2025

Thinking about going out of network with PPOs, but don’t know where to start? Gary Bird sits down with Susan Leckowicz to discuss how to drop dental insurance plans without losing patients, improve case acceptance, and boost profitability using a proven 5-step strategy. Discover the right timing, team training tips, and marketing shifts that make transitioning to fee-for-service dentistry successful.

Associate Hiring & Retention: The Reason So Many Offices Can’t Grow

SMC May 20, 2025

Struggling to hire and retain associate dentists? In this video, Gary Bird sits down with Josey Sewell and Dr. Eric J. Roman to reveal a proven framework to attract, onboard, and empower associate dentists so they stay, thrive, and help your practice grow. Learn how to build systems that support long-term success, boost productivity, and create a winning culture from day one.

7-Figure Systems that Run Your Practice on Autopilot

SMC May 13, 2025

Before outsourcing 100% of your dental marketing, you need to understand what’s at stake. In this video, Gary Bird and Ben Friberg break down why dentists must be involved in guiding their marketing, how to define your ideal patient avatar, and what makes your practice truly unique. Learn how in-house direction can drive better results, improve ROI, and help you avoid costly missteps.

Busting the Myths About Heartland Dental

SMC May 6, 2025

Gary Bird sits down with Dr. Jacob Berger to debunk the biggest myths about Heartland Dental and DSOs. From production quotas and business pressures to dentist autonomy and mentorship, Dr. Berger shares his real-world experience inside a DSO. Learn how Heartland supports entrepreneurship, career growth, and leadership while giving dentists the freedom to practice on their own terms. If you’re curious about the truth behind corporate dentistry, this episode breaks it all down.

How to Pay Off $300K in Student Loans STEP BY STEP

SMC April 29, 2025

Struggling with massive dental school debt? Gary Bird sits down with Dr. Bill Piskorowski to break down a step-by-step strategy for paying off $300K+ in student loans while building a successful dental career. Learn how to maximize income, explore loan forgiveness programs, and leverage DSOs, public health, and private practice models to accelerate debt repayment.

How to Build a Successful Dental Brand in 2025

SMC April 22, 2025

What does it take to create a powerful, recognizable dental brand that stands out in 2025?
Gary Bird sits down with Joshua Scott, CEO of Studio EightyEight, to break down the essential strategies for brand growth and patient trust.

How to Start Buying Dental Practices With No Experience

SMC April 15, 2025

How does someone with a sports management degree and no background in dentistry become a key player in the DSO space? In this episode, Brian Mans shares his unexpected path from sales to leading major DSO acquisitions and launching his own company, Sell to a DSO.

7 Signs of Gaslighter in Your Dental Staff

SMC April 8, 2025

Gaslighting in dental offices can create toxic work environments, leading to mistrust, division, and high-performing team members deflecting responsibility. In this video, Gary Bird, with Dr. Sten Ericson and Jennifer Paxton of Pathway Dental Solutions, exposes common gaslighting behaviors, how they disrupt team dynamics, and strategies for identifying and addressing manipulation in your practice. Learn how to build a healthy dental office culture, hold employees accountable, and stop toxic team dynamics before they impact patient care and workplace morale.

Category: Full Episodes.

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