Hey Ambitious Dentists, I hope you're having a great week and continuing to navigate these challenging times.  Today I'm excited to share my conversation with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Callforce, who dives deep into the art of answering the phone and how to develop the right phone system for your practice. Having talked to many dentists over the years, I know that one of the most difficult things to "get right" is how you handle your phones, especially when you're starting out.  Here's just...

Hey there Ambitious Dentists, I hope you and your loved ones continue to stay healthy and safe. I know that for some, the last thing you might want to do is listen to a dental podcast, but if you're looking for a quick break from the chaos of the last few months, I think you'll really enjoy today's episode. Today I sit down with previous SYDP guest, Jordon Comstock, CEO of BoomCloud, a dental membership plan software that has helped hundreds of dentists successfully implement membership...

Hey Ambitious Dentists, On behalf of the entire Tooth & Coin team, I hope you and your loved ones are doing well in these incredibly difficult times and are staying safe and sound.  While many are struggling around the world, I know it’s an especially challenging time for dentists specifically.  I originally recorded this interview with Dan Delmain a few weeks ago, but given the recent events with the Coronavirus I believe you’ll find today’s interview especially relevant.  While the...

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Jonathan here. Apologies for it being so quiet on the podcasting front, as my team and I were heads down rebranding DentistMetrics into what is now Tooth and Coin.  It was a ton of hard work, and I couldn’t be more happy with how things have turned out. Thanks to my amazing team and all the support from the SYDP community.  Today I’m incredibly excited to get back into the swing of things by welcoming back a previous SYDP guest Alex Nottingham CEO and founder of All...

Hey Ambitious Dentists, One of the most common questions I get in talking with dentist practice owners all over the country is how to acquire a dental practice successfully. As you likely know, there's a massive difference between thinking about acquiring a practice and actually taking action on your plan. Today I'm incredibly excited to sit down with Paul Sletten founder of the Sletten group. Paul has been in business for over forty years and is, without a doubt, one of the most...

Hey Ambitious Dentists, Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week. Whether you’re fresh out of dental school or have been running your general dental practice for years, you’ve likely at one time considered adding ortho to your practice. Is it worth it? How do you even go about getting started? Maybe you’re an orthodontist now, who is looking to get more out of your offering. Today I’m incredibly excited to sit down with today’s guest Dr. Amanda Wilson, founder of Straight Smile...

Hey ambitious dentists, We have a special treat for you today with a guest interview covering a topic I know is on a lot of our SYDP listener's minds. Saving for your kids higher education. With college tuition rising with no signs of slowing down, and the US having over a trillion dollars in student loan debt,  it can be a challenge knowing not only how much you should invest in the future of your children, but the most effective way to do so according to your situation. Today I’m...

Today we have another exciting treat for you, as I sit down with Jeff Gladnick, CEO of GreatDentalWebsites. Jeff was one of the first guests we had on the SYDP podcast when we launched just a few years ago, and I’m excited to have him back on the show to share the latest best practices for your dental website and marketing efforts. Jeff is one of the very first people I really connected with in the dental industry, and he’s genuinely one of the most stand up guys in the dental space. ...

Hey Ambitious Dentists, When my team and I launched the SYDP podcast over three years ago, we had no idea that we would be able to build such an amazing SYDP community. Since launch, we’ve had over 100+ guests on the show, each of which shared their unique take on how to build a thriving and profitable dental practice. Today I’m incredibly excited to share that I recently sat down with our very first SYDP guest Jayme Amos.  Jayme is an incredibly successful dental practice consultant and...

Hey Ambitious Dentists!   Happy Wednesday! I have a special treat for you today. Recently I had the honor of being interviewed by the incredible Dr. Paul Goodman and attorney Rob Montgomery on The Dental Amigos Podcast.   It’s always fun being on the other side of the mic for a change, and Dr. Paul and Rob are really great guys doing amazing things in the dental industry.   Dr. Paul also runs the incredibly popular Dental Nachos online community and brand which I know many of you are a...

Hey Ambitious Dentists!   Today I’m incredibly excited to share an interview on a topic that I believe isn’t talked about enough in the dental space.   The topic?   Financial planning and retirement, specifically for dentists.   Now, for those of you who are ready to close out your browser or shut down your podcast app because you’re just getting started as a dentist, it’s never too early to start planning for your financial future and retirement.   I know this topic can be...

Hey Ambitious Dentists Do you always feel like you’re playing catchup on learning the latest best practices for running a successful dental practice?   Whether it’s taking yet another training, or listening to the top rated dental podcasts, it can often be a challenge to keep up.   While putting in the work daily is part of running a thriving practice, knowing the “big wins” for getting the best results can help take your practice to the next level.   Which is why I'm very excited to...

Hey Ambitious Dentists! One of the most requested topics I receive from the SYDP community to cover on the podcast is the nitty gritty in and outs of buying a dental practice. Whether you’re looking to buy your very first practice or eyeing practice #2 or #3, it always seems there’s plenty to improve throughout the process to help ensure you walk away with a great deal. Today, I’m incredibly excited to have Dr. Paul Goodman, of Dental Nachos fame, on the show. It turns, Dr. Paul knows a...

Hey Ambitious Dentists!   Happy New Year! I hope you a wonderful 2018 and even better 2019!   First off, I want to say thank you to all of you who reached out about our latest SYDP podcast episode with Kiera Dent. I always enjoy hearing about the key takeaways our listeners gain from the show.   After the  minor SYDP hiatus in 2018, it’s great to be back behind the mic and getting to share my conversations with our incredible guests.   One of the best parts about running the SYDP...

Hey Ambitious dentists! I hope you had a wonderful holiday! Can you believe there's only a week left of 2018? We have a really great SYDP episode for you today, with our previous star guest Kiera Dent rejoining the show sharing how to optimize your dental practice. But first, to address the elephant in the room. You may have noticed it's been relatively quiet on the podcast front this year. I've received dozens of emails asking about the pause of the show, and I couldn't be more grateful...

When starting your dental practice, the list of things you “need to do” is virtually endless. You need to hire your first employee. You need to setup your website. You need to find the perfect office location. And in all the chaos of getting things up and running, many dentists neglect one of the most important components of successful dental practice. Human Resources. Which is a huge mistake. While HR can often be complicated and overwhelming, the truth is, not having the right...

Hello ambitious dentists, Have you ever been to a conference or event and have just one speaker blow you away? Not just because of their knowledge of the subject, but their stage presence as well? While recently attending a course by my friend Jayme Amos, I had the pleasure of hearing Teresa Duncan take the stage and share everything she knew about dental insurance. And she was that one “amazing” speaker for me. As a dental CPA, I’m certainly not an expert when it comes to dental...

Hello, ambitious dentists, Whether you’re just starting your dental practice career, or have been growing your practice for a while, you probably have experienced the many ups and downs that come with being a practice owner. And the truth is, it’s not easy. As we’ve said many times here on SYDP, there are some things dental school just doesn’t teach you… which is why I’m excited to have today’s guest Dr. Shakila Angadi on the show. Right out of dental school, Dr. Shakila quickly realized...

Happy New Years ambitious dentists! I hope you were able to finish 2017 on a strong note, and are ready for a great new year! To kick off the show in 2018, I’m excited to welcome two-time guest DR. Graham Dersley back on SYDP. He’s seen some incredible success since he was last on the show and continues to build the ever popular Practice on Fire community. I think you’ll find his approach on how to build a successful dental practice perfect for starting the new year strong. Here are a few...

Ambitious dentists, Hey ambitious dentists, Jonathan VanHorn here, I hope you have some exciting plans lined up for the holidays and get to enjoy some much-needed rest and relaxation. I recently had the pleasure of being interviewed by the man, the myth, the legend Dr. Mark Costes himself on the Dentalpreneur Podcast and had a ton of fun. If you have some spare time while you’re preparing meals or out and about shopping, give the interview a listen. The episode is reposted with Dr. Costes...

Can we get an encore? Today I am very excited to have dental consultant Kiera Dent back on the SYDP podcast for episode 101. You may remember when we had Kiera on the show for episode 92 where she shared how to choose the right dental consultant for your practice. And since we last talked a few months ago, it’s safe to say she’s done more than most people do in years.  She’s currently involved in a handful of really cool projects, as well as continuing to run her own business, dental...

Ambitious dentists, Today I am very excited to share with you episode 100 of the Start Your Dental Practice podcast. What an incredible journey it has been. When I started the SYDP podcast just a few years ago, I had no idea what to expect, and I couldn’t be more happy with the community we have built. I’m incredibly grateful for the support of the DentistMetrics team, my friends and family, the amazing guests, and all those who have tuned into SYDP. I’ve learned a lot over the last...

Hello ambitious dentists, Today I’m very excited to share with you my conversation with Dr. Mike Dolby, founder of Practice in Your Pocket which helps you clearly understand the areas in which your dental practice is underperforming through leveraging technology. A practicing dentist himself, Dr. Dolby has an incredibly unique take on what it takes to build a successful practice in the year 2017, and he holds nothing back into today’s interview. Here are a few things you'll discover in...

Hello ambitious dentists, Today I have a fantastic interview with Samantha Leonard co-founder of Stream Dental which provides services to help dentists solve the age-old problem of HR. For most dentists, HR remains an unsolved mystery and if we’re being honest, is very often an afterthought in the endless list of todos throughout your day. Heck, despite being so important, even simply defining HR can be a struggle for many dentists. But it’s no secret, human resources are important, and...