Is UK Dentistry a Preview of Where The US is Headed? The pressures facing independent practices in the U.S. aren’t unique. The UK has been living with the same structural problems for longer, and the trajectory is worth paying attention to. Shrinking reimbursements, staffing shortages, rising overhead, tightening margins. American dentists know this story. So…
Your doctor’s schedule is full. So why doesn’t the practice feel like it’s growing? This is one of the most common and most frustrating places a practice can get stuck. Everything looks fine on the surface. Phones are ringing, the chair is busy, patients are coming in. But underneath that, hygiene is quietly struggling. Growth…
Is dental insurance slowly draining your profit and your passion for dentistry? Many dentists today are working harder, seeing more patients, and yet taking home less. In this episode, Ian is joined by Sandi Hudson of Unlock the PPO, one of the most respected voices helping dentists understand, renegotiate, and reduce insurance dependence with confidence….
PART 2 – It’s not enough to be seen online—you must tell a story. Generic SEO tactics like “dentist in [city]” or saying you’ll treat your patients like family don’t cut it anymore. Google has become smarter, and so have your potential patients. That’s where Story-E-O comes in. At Pain-Free Dental Marketing, we don’t create…
What’s really driving dentist burnout—and how can you build a practice that actually gives you freedom? It’s not just insurance. It’s not just staffing. And it’s not just marketing. Eric is joined by Dr. Craig Spodak of the Bulletproof Dental Practice to talk about the real struggles dentists face, from one-size-fits-all consulting to the pressure…
Marissa Krugov is a culture and leadership expert who helps dentists turn struggling teams into thriving practices. With decades of experience spanning every role in dentistry—from hygiene coordinator to regional manager for a large DSO—she’s seen it all. What sets Marissa apart is her unique blend of dental expertise and life coaching as a Tony…
Dr. Christopher Phelps isn’t just a dentist—he’s a practice-growth expert who turned behavioral science into chairside results. A CMCT (Cialdini Method Certified Trainer), serial entrepreneur, Amazon best-selling author, and founder of The Phelps Institute, he grew from one to four locations and 10X revenue early in his career. He now teaches dentists the hard lessons…
Dr. Leonard “Len” Tau isn’t just The Reviews Doctor; he helped write the playbook for turning Google stars into scheduled new patients. A former practice owner who finished with 2,000+ reviews at a 4.7★ rating, Len founded iSocial Reviews (acquired by Birdeye in 2014) and now leads Birdeye’s dental division, advising 11,000+ practices. He’s a…
It’s not enough to just be seen online… You must tell a story. Generic SEO tactics like “dentist in [city]” or saying you “treat patients like family” just don’t cut it anymore. Google has become smarter, and so have your potential patients. That’s where “Story-E-O” comes in. You need to market what makes your practice…
Gary Takacs is one of the most respected voices in the dental coaching profession. For over 40 years, he’s been helping dentists create practices they truly love- ones that are financially successful, clinically exceptional, and deeply patient-focused. He’s known as the Godfather of dental podcasting and the founder of the Thriving Dentist Show, the world’s…