In this episode, Collin and Ashley take a moment to pause the regular schedule and check in. Between navigating personal health journeys and managing a growing business, the duo realizes they’ve been sitting on a treasure trove of history. While the podcast continues to spotlight new dental startups across the country, Ash and Col are…
Location, Demographics, and Financing Your Dream Build In this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine for a deep dive into the decisions that happen long before a single wall goes up. Real numbers, real mistakes, and real talk for anyone thinking about a ground up build. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 05:00…
The Marketing Truth Every Startup Doc Needs to Hear | Josh Scott of Studio 8E8 and Dr. Toni of Bloom Dental Co. In this episode, Ashley sits down with Josh Scott, founder of Studio 8E8, and Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. for one of the most practical and inspiring branding and marketing conversations…
The Making Of 323 Dentistry with Dr. Brian In this episode, Collin sits down with Dr. Brian, founder of 323 Dentistry in Newhall, CA — a practice built on prevention-first care, fee transparency, and hard-earned pivots. From a bank-robbing former employer to a ground-up build finally breaking ground, Dr. Brian’s journey is one of the…
This episode serves as the ultimate “Intro” to a brand-new chapter of The Making Of. We aren’t just talking about a new office; we’re documenting the evolution of Dr. Rich Constantine as he embarks on his most intentional project yet: Evelina Smiles. Rich pulls back the curtain on his entire career arc—a journey that has…
“You can’t have beauty without that foundation of health and function.” In this episode of The Making Of…, Collin sits down with Dr. Megan of Soleil Dental Co. to pull back the curtain on a truly unique path to ownership. Dr. Megan didn’t just decide to open a practice; she decided to build a “village”…
Collin sits down with Dr. Toni Torres to see how Bloom Dental Co. is flourishing five months post-launch. 1. Clinical & Financial Milestones The Profit Pivot: Bloom hit profitability in Month 3 and doubled it in Month 4, fueled by a successful All-on-X case. The $30k Tax Surprise: Toni shares the relief of a $30,000…
In this episode, Collin Al-Samarrie talks with Dr. Dixie Mobley, an Air Force veteran and founder of Pearl and Pine Dental Studio. They discuss her rapid transition from military dentistry to building a “bomb-shelter” startup in the Florida Panhandle. Episode Timestamps [00:00] Intro & “This or That” with Dr. Dixie. [05:42] The Origin Story: Following…
Life, Wellness, and the “Marathon Mindset” In this raw and intimate “living room session,” Ashley, Collin, and Brian sit down to pass a single mic and share a major life update. This isn’t your typical clinical podcast; it’s a deep dive into the “Not Alone” mission that defines The Making Of. From Brian’s miraculous PET…
In this raw, “on-the-go” episode, Brian and Ashley take you on a Thursday afternoon walk in California to discuss the most intense season of their lives. Recorded just after receiving life-changing medical imaging results, this conversation bridges the gap between the clinical “battle” and the human “journey.” From the “hangover” of chemotherapy to a radical…