Purchasing a dental practice is a complicated process full of potential landmines. In this episode, we interview Joanne Tanner, a 30-year veteran of practice management consulting and dental buyer support services. Joanne and Wes discuss what “due diligence” actually mean when purchasing a dental practice. What reports should be reviewed. What are the indicators of potential opportunities or challenges. What is the difference between financial and clinical due diligence. Whether or not to...

We welcome back Bob Spiel, coach and practice management consultant. Bob brings his background as an MBA and operations director at fortune 500 companies to help dental practice owner learn how to be exceptional leaders. In his book, “Flip Your Focus: Igniting People, Profits, and Performance through Upside down Leadership,” Bob opens up insights into behaviors of the best leaders. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the key points in his book. Dentists will take away specific principles to...

We welcome back Bob Spiel, coach and practice management consultant. Bob brings his background as an MBA and operations director at fortune 500 companies to help dental practice owner learn how to be exceptional leaders. In his book, “Flip Your Focus: Igniting People, Profits, and Performance through Upside down Leadership,” Bob opens up insights into behaviors of the best leaders. In this podcast, we’ll discuss the key points in his book. Dentists will take away specific principles to...

Join us for yet another podcast on changing landscape of student loans. In this podcast, we interview Dan Rooker, CFP, CSLP. Dan specializes in student loan planning for dentists. He works for Student Loan Planner as a leading consultant. Listen in as we talk about the rapidly changing landscape of dental loans this year and we expect for next year. This episode is a follow up from our recent Podcast where Wes discussed various student loan issues. This episode clarifies a few points from...

In today’s show, we interview Dr. Nick Marongiu. Nick owns and operates a very large, single-location multi-specialty practice in La Jolla California called Scripps Center for Dental Care. We learn about Nick’s journey from Loma Linda, where he graduated in 2010 to stepping into a strong practice in 2013 as a partner and then doubling it by the time he purchased the remaining equity in 2019. With 11 operatories and 10 providers, many of who are specialists, it truly is run as a...

Stay current with critical changes to the student loan rules in this episode. In it, we discuss how the government is addressing miscounts of payments made toward student loan forgiveness and also ways they’re trying to give you more months counted toward your forgiveness under the IDR and PSFL programs. We also discuss the massive shakeup in those companies servicing your student loans. 

One increasing trend in both private and group practices is centralized or outsourced, billing. In this episode, we talk with Alex Gallup ([email protected]), Phil Bridges ([email protected]), and Krysten Garduno ([email protected]) with Cosentus Business Services. Cosentus provides full outsourced billing services for dental practices. In this episode, we explain what is dental “Revenue Cycle Management” and the inefficiencies found in dental office billing practices. We explore...

Being a great mom can be challenging. Being a great mom while practicing dentistry can be downright overwhelming. How can a dentist who is also a mother manage success in both? In this podcast we interview Dr. Grace Yum, founder of the Mommy Dentist in Business (MDIB) community, a rapidly growing group of moms in dentistry addressing the unique challenges they face. We cover what does “work-life balance” mean for them, where and how are boundaries created between dentistry and family, and we...

We have Dr. Beth Bowen on this week's episode of the Associates on Fire Podcast. Beth has the unique experience of starting a dental practice from scratch, something we don't see as much of anymore. Beth gives us her first-hand account of what it took to build her dream practice one brick at a time. 

In this week's episode, we have Dr. Mathew Delgadillo, co-owner of Golden Grove Dental on the show. Mat, is one of the youngest practice owners to be on the show. At just 29 years of age, he is running a successful dental operation with his partner Dr. Alice Chun. During the show, Mat covers key points that he and Alice focused on during their search for a dental practice as well as the lessons they've learned during their first year of ownership. 

With another quarter in the books, it's time for another episode with PracticeCFO's investment director, Brandon Hobson. In our quarterly investment podcasts, our goal is to bring you our take on the latest economic trends, discuss monetary policy updates, provide our outlook on the markets, and everything else in-between as it relates to investment management. 

What makes for a happy “business marriage” between two or three dentists? Why do dental partnerships fail at frequently? Will a dental partnership help me compete more effectively in the dental market? In this episode of the Associates on Fire Podcast, we interview Bob Spiel and Bryton Nield, founders of Dentist Partner Pros (formerly Dentist Hiring Pros). Bob and Bryton spend most of their time helping a single doctor practice owner find, vet, and onboard a partner. They outline the process...

Today's guest has a reputation in insurance and billing that precedes him; you may know him as the dental insurance guy or, more simply, as Dr. Travis Campbell. Travis quite literally wrote the book on dental insurance, and you can find a copy of "Understanding Dental Insurance" on Apple's iBooks platform. During our episode, Travis goes into rich detail about common misconceptions in the dental insurance and billing space and provides a number of helpful tips and tricks to get your practices...

We're excited to introduce the first episode of our new series "The Stories of Thriving Practice Owners". In this new series, our listeners will get first-hand accounts from practice owners that have dedicated their lives to both clinical excellence and best business practices.   Our first episode is a family affair. We have a trio of dentists that are more than co-practice owners, they're a thriving family. I'm excited to introduce you all to the Dankworth family.  We have Drs. Stephen,...

In this week's episode of the Associates on Fire Podcast, we have Brandon Hobson, the Investment Director of PracticeCFO, on the show. Brandon takes our listeners through the challenges investors face in the modern world and what investment strategies are best suited to navigate our new investment landscape. It's an episode you won't want to miss, and there's something for everyone regardless of your investment knowledge and experience.  

As current or future business owner, it’s critical you understand the laws around employment. If not, you run the significant risk of litigation from a current or previous employee. Even the nicest of employees can become legal opponents down the road. In this podcast, we speak with Anita York, an employment law attorney that has worked extensively with dentists. We discuss the traps dentists unknowingly fall into that can cost them hundreds of thousands. We dive deep into wage and hour law,...

In this episode we interview Dr. Brian Harris, founder of Virtual Smile, a software platform and doctor-education group that enables dentists to introduce cosmetic dentistry into their practice on an entirely new scale. Additionally, we have Dr. Weston Spencer on the program. Dr. Spencer is a user of Smile Virtual and member of the Smile Virtual community of dentists. He shares his experience adopting the technology and his path to doubling his collections by redefining his market and brand....

In this episode of the Associates on Fire podcast we have the wizard of dental insurance and everything that is dental billing, Mr. Ben Tuinei on the show to discuss the secrets that dental insurance companies don't want you to know. Ben's in-depth knowledge is sure to challenge your thoughts on dental insurance, and provide new and refreshing insights that can help your dental practice significantly.    

In this week's episode of the Associates on Fire podcast, our founder and CEO, Wes Read, goes over everything you need to know when purchasing a dental practice. It's a must-listen for any associates and future practice owners out there that want to avoid costly missteps and set themselves up for great success. 

In this weeks episode of the Associates on Fire podcast we have two very special guests on the show, Dr. Howard Feffer, and his all-star daughter, Stacy Feffer. The topic today is such a fascinating one, and it's also one that has the power to create the practice and life you've likely been dreaming of for years, and one that drives real, sustainable profitability. I'm talking about case acceptance, but not in the boring or unproductive way you've likely heard it before. Right now, if you all...

Are you interested in building a cosmetic dental practice? If so, tune in to this episode. Dr. Todd Snyder started his practice with the sole focus of building a preeminent cosmetic practice.  He’s learned so many great lessons along the way and shares...

In this week's episode of the Associates on Fire Podcast, we have the author of DentalEase and CEO and founder of Denco Construction, Steve Anderson. Steve began his construction career in 1984 and founded Denco Construction in 1997. During his career,...

In this week's episode of the Associates on Fire Podcast, we have dental attorney and CEO of Acquire Dental Law, Matthew Odgers, on the show to walk our aspiring dental practice owners through the legal aspects of purchasing a practice. Matt also gives...

In this weeks episode of the Associates on Fire podcast, Dr. Jungman walks us through the experience of buying into his parent’s dental practice and then dropping Delta Dental In-Network PPOs. Today his practice is more profitable and enjoyable than...

President Trump signed into law on December 27, 2020 the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021. This law revised certain provisions in the CARES Act and allocated funds for a new round of PPP funding. In this podcast we'll discuss some of the key...