Are you a new dentist feeling overwhelmed and unsure about your career path? Dr. Cole Herzik's journey might be just the inspiration you need. Dr. Herzik, a recent dental school graduate, is already making waves in our industry. As the CEO of the Private Dentist Alliance and founder of the MAN nonprofit, Cole shares his unique approach to finding purpose in dentistry beyond clinical practice. Dr. Herzik's proactive approach to learning and networking led him to perform advanced procedures and speak at conferences within a year of graduation. For Dr. Herzik, mentorship has been a cornerstone of his professional development. He firmly believes that by learning from those who have walked the path before him, he can avoid pitfalls and accelerate his growth. "I want to pick all those people's brains so that I don't have to make as many mistakes or fall into those pitfalls or have those negative things happen to me along the path," he says. He reveals how it all started with a single Facebook friend request and how mentorship and continuous education have shaped his career so far. Dr. Herzik also discusses his ambitious vision for improving dental education as well as the importance of understanding the business side of dentistry. Don't miss this conversation that encourages you to find your "why" in dentistry. Tune in now! — Key Takeaways: Dr. Herzik's journey from dental student to CEO (00:00) Importance of mentorship in dentistry (06:52) Finding your "why" in dentistry (12:55) His extensive CE journey post-graduation (16:43) The Private Dentist Alliance and improving dental education (20:40) Importance of business knowledge for dentists (26:31) Lightning round Q&A with Cole (28:46) — Connect with Dr. Cole Herzik: Instagram Private Dental Alliance The M.A.N Podcast — Learn about the upcoming Supercharge Your Dental Practice 2-day event in September here.   Use code RAVING to save $100 on registration. — Learn proven dental marketing strategies and online reputation management techniques with Dr. Len Tau.  This podcast is sponsored by Dental Intelligence. This podcast is sponsored by The Doc Sites, the leading provider of websites and online marketing for dentists.  Raving Patients Podcast is your go-to place for the latest and best dental marketing strategies that will help you skyrocket your practice. Follow us for more!