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Can you protect both your marriage and your margins while building a dental practice from scratch?

In this episode, Eva Baughman of Clearwater Dentistry in Greeley, Colorado, shares the behind-the-scenes story of launching a practice with her husband just before the pandemic hit and how she transitioned from a non-dental background to becoming the financial strategist their office needed. Eva unpacks the path her husband took from serving as a military dentist in Germany to stepping into ownership for the freedom to care for patients on his own terms. This journey demanded Eva step in, shoulder-to-shoulder, to shape the practice into a sustainable, patient-focused team.

Central to this conversation is Eva’s candid look at managing insurance-heavy operations in a brand-new community. She walks us through her step-by-step approach to mastering local demographics, mapping employer insurance plans, and using those insights to negotiate stronger PPO contracts, sidestepping third-party headaches wherever possible. Eva also details her hands-on methods for tracking expenses, building airtight claims systems, and empowering her team (all while protecting work-life boundaries as both a spouse and business partner.) Whether you’re a dental entrepreneur, office manager, or anyone seeking better insurance and cash flow management, Eva’s real-life experiences offer practical takeaways for turning your practice from stressful to sustainable.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How to objectively assess your local market and maximize insurance contracting power.
• Ways to prevent insurance from controlling the patient conversation and keep care patient-centered.
• Smart strategies for tracking practice expenses and improving cash flow predictability.
• How to build a claims system that minimizes rejections and supports faster payments.
• The benefits of negotiating direct PPO contracts and periodically reassessing terms.
• Why understanding insurer requirements leads to better documentation and estimates.
• Tips for hiring and team-building in a startup practice.
• Navigating the unique dynamics of running a spouse-owned office.
• Setting boundaries to protect your family time while still growing your practice.

Tune in now to hear Eva’s story on building a practice from scratch with her husband and the ins and outs of everyday operations!

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Guest: Eva Baughman

Practice Name: Clearwater Dentistry

Check out Eva’s Media:

Practice: https://clearwaterdentistry.net/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eva_baughman14/

Email: evabrigitte14@gmail.com

Dental Spouses in Business Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/17Tw64FJiu/

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