Technology, Equipment, and the Nuts and Bolts of Building Evelina Smiles In this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine for a deep dive into every system, tool, and piece of equipment going into Evelina Smiles before the doors open. The decisions nobody tells you about until you are already making them. What You’ll…
The Making Of Smile and Co. #2 — Smile Design Studio | The Come To Jesus Moment, Insurance, and Financing In this episode Ashley and Collin sit down inside Smile Design Studio, the very office they are talking about building, for a raw and honest conversation about the decisions that shaped both Smile and Co….
Branding, Culture, and the Vision Behind Evelina Smiles In this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine to go behind the brand. From the story behind the name to the team he is building from scratch, this one is equal parts heart and strategy. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 05:00 – Where the…
The Hospitality Standard There is a reason Michelin-star restaurants have people coming back again and again. It is not just the food. It is the way they make you feel from the moment you walk in the door to the moment you leave. Ashley Joves has spent years applying that same philosophy to dentistry at…
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”…