The ROI Obsession That's Costing You Growth
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Show Notes
Dentists are trained to think in formulas. Spend X. Get Y. Measure it. Optimize it.
So when marketing doesn’t deliver immediate, perfectly trackable ROI, the reaction is often the same: turn it off.
In this episode of Dental Drill Bits, Dana and Sandy are joined by Grace Rizza, CEO of Identity Dental Marketing, to challenge that mindset.
Grace breaks down the three buckets of marketing every practice must understand: foundational credibility, lead generation for high-intent patients, and brand recognition that builds long-term authority. Each bucket has a different purpose, a different timeline, and a different way to measure success.
The conversation also gets real about what happens inside the practice. Sometimes marketing is working — but phone skills, internal tracking, and team accountability determine whether those leads ever convert.
Grace shares key questions every dentist should ask their marketing agency, including transparency in ad spend, keyword strategy, ownership of digital assets, and how AI search is reshaping visibility.
If you’ve been chasing ROI month-to-month, this episode may help you see growth through a different lens.
Connect with Grace at identitydental.com
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