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The Making Of | Brian Is Back: A Life Update From The Centurion Lounge

In this episode Ashley and Brian record from the Centurion Lounge in Phoenix while waiting for a delayed flight home from a conference in Scottsdale. It is the first time Brian has been on the podcast in months and they cover a lot of ground together. From completing radiation to returning to work part time to the big questions this past year has forced both of them to sit with.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Brian's Health Update
Brian completed radiation at the end of May. Eight to nine weeks post radiation he is returning to work part time and progressing better than his doctors expected. He still has some recovery ahead but the momentum is there.

The Forced Slowdown
This past year gave both Ashley and Brian something they never would have chosen but are genuinely grateful for. Time. Time with the boys. Time at the park. Time to sit with the big questions about purpose, fulfillment, and what they are actually building and why.

Reevaluating What Matters
Brian opens up about the deeper work this year has asked of him and Ashley reflects on the new filter it has given her for everything. What is the true calling? Why did they go through this? And how do they want to spend the energy they have going forward. Brian also talks about the urgent versus important framework and how he has started walking out of meetings that do not move the needle.

The Conference And The Community
Both Ashley and Brian reflect on what they loved most about the conference they just attended. Not the keynotes. The conversations. The connections. And how much it reminded them of why The Making Of retreat is so special and why they cannot wait to get back to it.

The Comeback
Ashley is back in the practice figuring out how to grow leaders so the business can not just run without her but be profitable without her. Brian is going back part time and easing back into life one day at a time. They are both still figuring it out and they are grateful to have this community figuring it out alongside them.

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The Making Of Smile & Co. #2 — Episode SIX: The Tech Behind The Practice

In this episode Ashley and Collin get into all the technology behind Smile & Co. #2. From practice management software to in house milling, scanners, 3D printing, and the music that patients always comment on. This one is packed with real world insight for any startup doc trying to figure out what technology is actually worth investing in and when.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Practice Management Software
Ashley shares why she went back to what was tried and true after exploring a cloud based option for the Roseville location. She also breaks down the pros and cons of cloud versus server based software and why the ability to see both locations in one consolidated view has been a game changer.

IT Support: Local Versus Remote
Ashley makes the case for local IT every single time. When the phones go down or the server goes kaput you want someone who can just come. Not someone you have to troubleshoot with over the phone.

Imaging Software and Sensors
Ashley walks through the imaging software and sensors at Smile & Co. #2 including why she chose to rent sensors instead of buying them and what she has learned from the very expensive lesson of owning sensors at the Folsom location.

AI Radiograph Analysis
Ashley and Collin talk about how AI radiograph analysis has changed the patient education experience at Smile & Co. #2. Patients see shades of gray on a radiograph. AI shows them exactly what is going on in a way that actually makes sense to them.

CBCT
No CBCT at Roseville yet. Ashley explains why and when she would invest in one. Spoiler. It comes down to what you are actually doing clinically.

Scanners: Folsom vs Roseville
Two different locations. Two different workflows. Ashley breaks down the scanners at both offices and why the difference between them is night and day when it comes to restorative cases.

3D Printing
The 3D printer has been at the Folsom location for years. Ashley shares what they use it for now, where 3D printing is headed, and why the latest advancements in printable restorations have her attention.

Cerec and In House Milling
Ashley walks through the entire same day crown workflow at Smile & Co. #2 from the pre-scan to the prep to the design to the mill and fire. Her fastest case? Three crowns in under 25 minutes of milling time. She also shares why she would not recommend in house milling to a startup doc right out of the gate and why she has no plans to bring one into the Folsom location.

The Music
90s and 2000s hip hop and R&B. It is in the core values. Patients love it. And yes there have been assistants sprinting down the hallway to skip a song mid appointment.

Coming Next Episode
Ashley and Collin get into systems. How Smile & Co. #2 got off the ground and everything that went into building the workflows that run the practice today.

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• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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The Making Of Smile & Co. #2 — Episode 5: Operatories, Chairs, and Everything In Between

In this episode Ashley and Collin get into the equipment decisions behind Smile & Co. #2. From how many ops are plumbed versus equipped to why Ashley switched from Sirona to A-dec, this one is packed with real world advice for any startup doc trying to figure out where to spend and where to save.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Operatory Layout
Smile & Co. #2 is plumbed for nine operatories and currently equipped with five. Ashley walks through the layout including her open bay hygiene section with floor to ceiling windows, the restorative rooms, the cosmetic suite, and her plans for the remaining ops including a dedicated sedation room and a potential Botox suite tucked away in the back.

The Sterilization Setup
Ashley and Collin break down the sterilization area from dirty to clean, the gorgeous marble black countertops that patients actually compliment, the slat wall system from Uline that replaced traditional tip-out bins, and the tech cubby that keeps all the scanners and equipment tucked away and out of the patient flow. Sterilization has somehow also become the unofficial team hangout. No complaints.

The Chairs
Ashley went with A-dec for Smile & Co. #2 after her experience with the Sirona Intego chairs in Folsom. She breaks down the difference between the 500 Series in the cosmetic suite and the 400 in the restorative rooms, why she chose continental delivery, and why patient comfort should be the number one deciding factor when choosing a chair.

The Assistant Package
Two high speed suctions on the assistant side. A dedicated workstation. A round table. And garage style drawer doors for the tubs that slide out instead of swing open. Ashley is very extra about her millwork and zero apologies are being made.

Electric Handpieces
Once you go electric you never go back. Ashley makes the case for investing in electric handpieces from day one and shares the full mouth sedation case that reminded her exactly why she would never work without them again.

The Equipment Philosophy
If it improves the patient experience or makes your job more enjoyable, more efficient, and more profitable, it is worth the cost. That is Ashley's filter for every single equipment decision and it is the advice every startup doc needs to hear before they start spending.

Coming Next Episode
Technology, the Cerec, 3D printing, the music in the rooms, and all the little things that make Smile & Co. #2 what it is.

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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In this episode Ashley and Collin dive into the design details behind Smile Design Studio in Roseville. From the Pinterest board that started it all to the $200,000 lighting package that got vetoed, the $45,000 fireplace that never happened, and the cosmetic wing that patients cannot stop raving about.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Design Vision
If Tom Ford met dentistry, what would that look like? Ashley shares the Pinterest board of boutique hotels, restaurants, and resorts that inspired the entire aesthetic of Smile Design Studio. Neutrals, blacks, clean lines, and a vibe that is anything but a dental office. She also shares the one scent detail that had patients asking questions the moment they walked through the door.

The $200,000 Lighting Reality Check
Ashley wanted uplighting, downlighting, chandeliers, and statement fixtures throughout the entire space. The lighting package quote came back at $200,000. She scaled back. Tastefully. And the office still looks stunning.

The Fireplace That Never Was
A see-through fireplace separating the lounge from the consultation room was on the original design. The quote came in at $45,000. It did not make the cut. Neither did the full kitchen in the break room. Sometimes champagne taste has to meet the hotdog budget.

The Design Box
After flying to Denver to meet with the architect for the 3D walkthrough, Ashley received a large box of every material sample for the office. Flooring, tile, millwork, wallpaper, and hardware. She and Collin spent hours going through it and there is an unboxing video to prove it.

Hardware, Furniture, and Finishing Touches
Matte black hardware throughout. Chandeliers from Crate and Barrel, West Elm, and CB2. Sofas and lounge chairs from Rove Concepts. A white sofa in the patient lounge that the team Scotchguards on the regular and would do again in a heartbeat.

The Coffee Bar
A single serve machine that grinds beans fresh for every cup, sparkling waters, flavored syrups, and creamers. Ashley also shares the California ADA accessible counter height detail that catches a lot of practice owners off guard.

The Cosmetic Wing
The crown jewel of Smile Design Studio. A dedicated cosmetic photo studio with a black wall and light boxes, a private patient restroom with river rock flooring, a concierge desk, and Ashley's personal office with a couch and TV for patients during long procedures. It feels like a completely separate business within the practice and it is the single thing patients compliment most.

The Advice Worth Writing Down
Know your long game. Design for who you are and where you are going. And if this is your first location do not go balls to the wall. Save that for when you have already proven the concept.

Resources Mentioned:
Scent diffuser and espresso machine links coming in the show notes and newsletter soon

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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The Making Of Evelina Smiles - SIX

Delays, Profit Sharing, and the Week Before Everything Changes

In this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine for a look at what the final stretch before a soft opening actually feels like. Setbacks, systems, 300 patients on a priority list, and the first peek at how Rich thinks about rewarding his team.

What You'll Hear in This Episode:

The Weeks Leading Up to Opening
Supplies delayed by the Fourth of July holiday. Design Ergonomics trainer flew in but not everything was ready. Certificate of occupancy and zoning permit still pending over a landscaping detail. How Rich is keeping his head right when things do not go as planned. His mantra this week: pressure is a privilege.

Where the Building Stands
Software integrated. Imaging bridged with practice management. Phones hooked up. Wi-Fi working. TVs up. Chandeliers hung. Interior signage still coming. Half the waiting room furniture arrived. Scanner still in transit. Soft open pushed back.

Training and Systems
CareStack boot camps underway. Admin team working through UCR fees, third party financing conversations, patient portals, and building out Q and A for the AI phone system. Say this not that verbiage in place for both front desk and clinical team. Written playbooks and binders being built from scratch before the first patient walks in.

300 Patients on the Priority List
Rich casually drops one of the biggest wins of the episode. How the landing page, social media, QR code signage, and periodic email updates built a pipeline of 300 prospective patients before the doors even open. What he is doing first when the phones go live and why he is keeping ad spend light to start so he can see what is actually working.

Merch, Giveaways, and Branded Everything
The T-shirt rabbit hole. Why Rich wants to do premium branded gear or nothing at all. Printful, Real Thread, BYLT, and Cuts all come up. Ashley makes the case for buying great shirts and just getting them embroidered locally.

Profit Sharing vs Bonus Culture
Rich opens up about how he thinks about rewarding his team. Why he calls it profit sharing and not a bonus. Clear KPIs, collective rewards, and why nobody gets money that is not there. The difference between rewarding people blindly and building a team that understands the numbers. And why you do not own a business if you have to be there for it to run.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles or richconstantinedds@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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Building Ashley's Second Smile & Co. Office: Floor Plans, Architects, and Unexpected Surprises

In this episode, Ashley and Collin go behind the scenes of building Ashley's second Smile & Co. office, diving into the two-year construction timeline and the decisions that shaped the space from day one. Ashley opens up about drawing her own floor plan on taped-together printer paper, why she brought on a dental-specific architect for this build (unlike her first location), and the surprising realities of buying an existing building versus leasing one.

In this episode:

• Ashley's original floor plan: drawing it herself on taped printer paper and comparing it to the final result
• Why Ashley hired an architect for this build (and didn't for her first location)
• Architect vs. GC: cost differences, scope of work, and who actually needs an architect
• The Denver trip: Pinterest boards, a 3D walkthrough, and designing the vision from scratch
• How the architect, GC, and interior designer worked together (and Dave's initial hesitation about "too many cooks")
• Designing a separate cosmetic wing, the "office within an office" concept
• Communication between the build team: walkthroughs, emails, and staying in the loop
• Unexpected surprises: shared Wi-Fi with the building next door, a load-bearing wall that couldn't move, and the "pony wall" fix
• The $71,000 building permit shock, and why budgeting for city fees matters more than people think
• Ashley's advice: architect vs. no architect, and why owning your building changes the equation

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
• Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vsl
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Michelin Star Moves: The Morning Huddle That Changes Everything

In this episode Ashley and Collin break down the morning huddle that has become a non negotiable part of how Smile and Co. runs every single day. From starting with gratitude to identifying VIP patients, this quick episode is full of tactical takeaways you can implement in your own practice starting tomorrow morning.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Starting With Gratitude
Every huddle begins with each team member sharing something they are grateful for in the office. It is fast, it is simple, and it sets the tone for the entire day before a single number gets discussed.

The Numbers Check In
After gratitude, the team reviews new patients for the month, the previous day's collections and production, and where the schedule currently stands so everyone is aligned before the day begins.

The Chart Review Process
Assistants and hygienists go through every patient on the schedule ahead of time, checking for current PAs, treatment accuracy, updated medical history, and any nuances the team needs to know. Ashley shares why catching these details before the patient is in the chair makes all the difference.

Identifying Same Day Treatment Opportunities
The team flags unscheduled treatment and potential no shows in advance so they always have a plan if a gap opens up in the schedule.

The VIP Patient Strategy
One of Ashley's favorite parts of the huddle. Each day a team member identifies one patient they are going to go above and beyond for, which naturally creates the kind of experience that leads to glowing reviews and referrals.

Why Fifteen Minutes Changes The Whole Day
Ashley and Collin explain why this short huddle creates seamless communication between hygiene, assistants, doctors, and front office, and why the investment of fifteen minutes pays off across the entire day.

The End Of Day Huddle They Miss
Ashley shares why she misses doing an end of day huddle in the earlier days of the practice and what made it such a valuable learning tool for the team.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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The Making Of Evelina Smiles | Front Desk, Floors, and Soft Opening Strategy with Dr. Rich Constantine

In this episode Ashley catches up with Dr. Rich Constantine after a few weeks away and gets a full update on everything happening at Evelina Smiles. From hiring the front office team to finally solving the herringbone flooring saga, to insurance decisions and the philosophy that is shaping how Rich is building his team this time around, this episode is packed with real, in the moment startup updates.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Herringbone Floor Update
Remember the flooring drama from a few episodes back? Rich's team found a machine that could finally cut the planks the way they envisioned. The floors look incredible and prove that sometimes the answer really is just more elbow grease.

Building The Front Office Team First
Rich hired two full time front desk administrators right out of the gate, both former assistants, so they can speak clinical language and step in when needed. He explains why splitting check in and check out responsibilities matters so much in a larger office and why he wanted them trained up together before adding the clinical team.

Slow Is Smooth, Smooth Is Fast
Rich shares an update on his favorite phrase from training. This time he is intentionally building in time to coach his team, role play patient conversations, and make sure everyone is on the same page before opening the doors. He breaks down why confused patients do not commit to treatment and why getting the team aligned matters more than speed.

Construction And Equipment Status
Six operatories are fully equipped. Chairs, sterilization, cabinetry, and CBCT are all in. Scanners and the handheld x-ray unit are still on the way. The parking lot needed an unexpected redo and furniture is being timed around construction completion.

Schedule And Sedation Plans
Rich shares his initial hours, Monday through Thursday from 8 to 5, and his plan to reserve Fridays for longer procedures and sedation cases once he is solo. He also talks about why he works with a CRNA group for sedation rather than managing it himself.

Dropping Delta Dental
Rich shares his reasoning for stepping away from being in network with a major insurance plan and how comparing the membership plan cost to typical payroll deductions made the decision clear.

The Membership Plan Breakdown
Rich walks through how his membership plan works through Clerri, including the 20% discount structure, how clear aligners are included, and why tracking a membership plan is the real challenge, not setting one up.

Hiring Challenges In This Job Market
Ashley and Rich get honest about no shows, ghosting, and how different hiring feels compared to his their startup. He also shares how leaning on a consultant's team member helped streamline some of the interview process.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles or richconstantinedds@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
• Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vsl
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The Making Of Evelina Smiles | Branding, Marketing, and Building Something That Lasts with Josh Scott of Studio 8E8

In this episode Ashley sits down with Dr. Rich Constantine and Josh Scott, founder of Studio 8E8. They talk about everything from the story behind the Evelina Smiles name and logo to ad spend strategy, grand opening timing, and what actually makes a startup marketing campaign work, this one is packed with real talk from people who have been through it all.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Story Behind Evelina Smiles Rich shares the deeply personal story behind the name. Evelina was his grandmother, someone who never seemed stressed, always gathered people together, and made everyone feel at home. The practice is named in her honor with a nod to his other grandmother Jane tucked into the waiting room as Jane's Coffee Bar. A name is not just a name when there is a story behind it.

The Branding Process With Studio 8E8 Rich walks through what it was actually like to go through the Studio 8E8 onboarding process from the questionnaire to the first logo iteration to multiple rounds of revisions and ultimately landing back on the very first design. Josh breaks down why logos have to work in every format from a ChapStick to a billboard and why the Evelina sunflower was designed with that versatility in mind.

Ad Spend: What Actually Works Josh breaks down the real numbers behind dental marketing. New patient Google campaigns run between $275 and $350 per acquisition. Implant campaigns need a minimum of $5,000 a month to be effective. Full mouth surgical campaigns start at $10,000. And none of it works if your team does not have the systems in place to handle the leads coming in.

Why Rich Scaled Back His Marketing Package Rich made the intentional decision to step back from a more aggressive ad spend package before opening. His reason was simple. Slow is steady and steady is fast. Get the team trained, get the systems dialed in, and then turn up the volume. Throwing money at marketing before your infrastructure is ready is just money out the window.

Building The Right Team Before You Open Rich is bringing his front desk team member on a full month before seeing the first patient. The goal is to get her trained on the practice management software, the phone systems, the membership plan, the financial conversations, and everything in between before a single patient walks through the door.

Grand Opening Strategy Rich is planning to soft open in July and push the grand opening to September or October once the space is settled and the team is comfortable. Josh and Ashley both agree this is the smarter play. Let the kinks work themselves out first and then use the grand opening as a second wave of momentum when the initial buzz starts to settle.

Connect With Our Guests:

Josh Scott of Studio 8E8: @joshuascott

Dr. Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Dr. Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles or richconstantinedds@gmail.com

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
• Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vsl
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How To Build A Team That Actually Fits Your Culture

In this episode Ashley and Collin sit down for a quick but packed conversation on one of the most important and most overlooked parts of building a dental practice. Hiring. Ashley has spent eight years building the culture at Smile and Co. and she shares everything she has learned along the way. From personality tests to working interviews, from the questions she asks that nobody else does, to the exact words she uses when it is time to let someone go.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

Define The Avatar Of Each Position Before you post a single job listing know exactly who you are looking for in that specific role. Not just skills. Energy, personality, and how they will show up for your patients every single day. Ashley shares why she has hired from Starbucks and restaurants and why it works.

Hire For Where You Want To Go Ashley learned this the hard way. She once passed on her office manager Judy because she was out of budget. She hired someone cheaper with almost no experience. That person lasted a week. Judy started the day after they opened. The lesson? Do not let salary deter you from hiring the right fit. They will be worth their weight in gold.

The Enneagram Test If you are not using personality assessments in your hiring process start now. Ashley's personal favorite is the Enneagram. It will tell you more about a person than any resume ever could. Get started here: enneagraminstitute.com

The First Two Positions Every Startup Doc Needs A dental assistant who knows the basics and a front office admin with experience. Ashley breaks down why for your very first hires experience matters more than you might think and why cross-trained employees are worth their weight in gold.

The Unconventional Interview Questions What is the last book you read? What is your favorite ice cream flavor? Ashley shares the questions she asks that nobody else does and why getting candidates disarmed and real tells her everything she needs to know.

Green Flags And Red Flags During A Working Interview Ashley watches everything. Curiosity. How they treat the space. Whether they pick something up off the floor without being asked. The small moments always tell the biggest story.

How To Compete With DSOs You cannot out-benefit a DSO so stop trying. Lead with culture. The right people will choose you because of how it feels to work with you, not because of the signing bonus.

How To Fire Fast And Clean Firing never gets easier but it does get cleaner. Ashley shares the exact words she uses, why you always need a witness, why you never give a laundry list of reasons, and why doing it fast is actually the kindest thing you can do for everyone involved.

Always Have An Ad Out For every position. At all times. The best people are not always looking but they are always findable. Ashley shares how she has found some of her best hires through social media, Facebook groups, restaurants, and her own patient base.

Resources Mentioned: Enneagram Test: enneagraminstitute.com

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
• Studio 8E8 — Dentistry's story-driven growth agency for startups. s8e8.com/vsl
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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 Hear in This Episode:

05:00 – Practice Management Software Cloud-based vs server-based and why Rich made the choice he did. What to look for in a startup package. Why the software you choose is one of the hardest decisions to ever walk back.

12:00 – Phones, Payments, and Patient Communication How Rich is handling incoming calls, patient messaging, and merchant services. Why transparent pricing at checkout eliminates awkward counter conversations. And how he is handling insurance credentialing without doing it alone.

20:00 – Insurance Delta Dental, teachers, veterans, and the employers driving his in-network decisions. Why being in-network is marketing in disguise. How Rich thinks about PPOs without turning the practice into a dental mill.

28:00 – Equipment: CT, Chairs, and Cabinetry Why Rich visited vendor showrooms in person before committing to anything. DCI chairs over his previous brand for quality at a lower price point. How Design Ergonomics shaped the entire clinical floor plan and why rear delivery and a tub system beat side cabinetry every time.

38:00 – AI Tools Worth Knowing About AI-assisted radiograph analysis that patients actually get excited about. Instant chairside smile simulations without sending anything to a lab. After hours and overflow call answering so no patient ever hits a voicemail. And the implant robot neither of them are buying yet but cannot stop talking about.

46:00 – Supply Ordering and Equipment Timing Why Rich has not touched his FF&E loan yet. What he ordered early and why. The master supply list mistake that costs new practices money fast. Startup regrets from location one including lab space and cabinetry overspending.

52:00 – Construction Update Power is on. Parking lot paved. Landscaping finalized. Custom cabinetry going in this week. Equipment install weeks scheduled for June. Oh and there is a peanut butter conversation that you did not know you needed.

Coming Next Episode: More from the build as Evelina Smiles gets closer to opening day.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles or richconstantinedds@gmail.com

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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. locations. From the come to Jesus meeting that almost stopped the second location from happening, to getting out of network at the worst possible time, to the financial side of owning two buildings, this one is packed with real lessons from someone who has lived through all of it.

What You'll Hear In This Episode:

The Come To Jesus Meeting Before Ashley signed on the second location, Brian called a meeting with Ashley, Collin, and Judy to look at the numbers. The data was clear. The path forward was not. Ashley shares what was on the table and why she did it anyway.

Getting Out Of Network At The Worst Possible Time Opening a second location and dropping a major insurance plan at the same time was not the plan. It just happened that way. Ashley breaks down what went wrong, what she would do differently, and why she eventually got back in network.

In Network Versus Out Of Network Now running one of each Ashley shares the real difference between the two models, the vibe, the profitability, and what she wishes she had known before making the switch.

The Financial Side Of Owning The Building SBA loan, practice loan, 10% down, 30 year terms, and a 2.95% interest rate. Ashley walks through the financial structure of Smile Design Studio and why she shopped multiple banks before landing on Bank of America.

Build Your Advisory Team Early A great attorney and a great CPA are not optional. Ashley shares what she would do differently and why getting the right professionals in your corner from day one changes everything.

Thank You to Our Partners

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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 Name Comes From Evelina is named after his grandmother Evelyn. Why he chose a name with meaning that is not tied to him personally. And the little coffee corner called Cup of Jane, honoring his other grandma, that will live in the waiting room.

12:00 – The Logo, the Sunflower, and the Black and Gold How a bag of sunflower seeds his grandfather planted for his grandmother became the logo. Why black and gold made perfect sense for a Pittsburgh kid. And how AI got him started but Studio 8e8 brought it to life.

20:00 – Trademarking, Websites, and Getting Your Brand Ready Before You Open Why Rich engaged his marketing team right after purchasing the lot. The priority list landing page he has been sending monthly construction updates from. And Ashley's two-year trademark lawsuit cautionary tale.

28:00 – The Vision for Evelina Smiles 12 ops on the first floor plus two dedicated surgery suites. A full kitchen and team gathering space upstairs. A teaching center. And a 20 by 20 turf area out back for the team to decompress at lunch.

35:00 – Hiring and Culture Why Rich is starting with a hygienist from day one and exactly why that matters. How he thinks about cross-training assistants into front desk roles. And the quote that says it all: culture is not something you write on the wall, it is how your team feels on a Sunday night before a Monday morning.

43:00 – Insurance, Membership Plans, and Talking to Patients About Money Starting in-network and why that does not mean becoming a dental mill. How to have honest financial conversations without making it weird. And the membership platform he is launching with before the doors even open.

47:00 – Construction Update Gutters going up. Parking lot paved. Trim going in. IT running data drops. Soft opening target after the 4th of July.

Coming Next Episode: Practice management software, equipment ordering, and all the systems that have to be in place before you see your first patient.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles

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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 Smile & Co. In this episode, she breaks down exactly what she does so you and your team can start doing it too.

The best part? None of this requires a renovation, a bigger budget, or a complete rebrand. It just requires intention.

"The way you make people feel is what they will remember, long after they've forgotten what you did or what you said." — Will Guidara

Tactical Takeaways

• The "Stand and Greet" Rule: Why the physical act of standing up is the most important "unreasonable" move your team can make at the threshold.
• The Human-to-Human Exam: Leading with "Personalized Recognition" and genuine connection before ever looking at a chart.
• Eye-Level Connection: The physical requirement of removing the "patient napkin" and sitting eye-level to remove the power dynamic.
• The "Same Side" Hand-off: Implementing the "Seamless Handoff" at checkout to ensure patients feel like partners, not transactions.
• The Extended End: Using handwritten thank-you cards to "stick the landing" long after the patient has left your office.

The "One-Inch Lead" Challenge

Will Guidara says you don't have to be 100% better than the competition; you just need a "one-inch lead" in a hundred different directions. Pick one physical shift from this episode to implement with your team tomorrow morning at 8:00 AM.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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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 officially opening "The Vault" to finally tell the story of Smile & Co. Roseville.

This isn't a new series—it’s a long-overdue documentation of the "Making Of" Ashley’s own second location, tucked into the feed as they sift through years of footage, "come to Jesus" meetings, and the reality of scaling a brand.

Inside This Episode:

1. The "Wired and Tired" Reality [00:07:18] Ashley shares how a "go big or go home" mentality impacted her health and how she’s using data from her Garmin, Oura ring, and "AI doctors" to find a sustainable baseline.

2. The 3,800 Sq. Ft. Vision [00:24:52] Ashley reflects on moving from the "claustrophobic" Folsom office to the expansive Roseville flagship, prioritizing ceilings, flow, and a boutique hotel brand.

3. The Birthday Offer [00:28:32] Smile & Co. 2 started with a "pocket listing" and a gut feeling. Ashley recounts her 2021 birthday offer on a building everyone said she wasn't ready for.

4. Philosophy Over Data [00:38:33] Why Ashley skipped the demographics report despite four competitors in the same lot, choosing a "blue ocean" approach for the Roseville luxury market.

5. Archiving the Chaos [00:43:14] The duo plans to sprinkle in raw footage from the build-out, covering construction, financial fears, and lessons learned while scaling a brand.

Featured Quotes:

• "I could envision what the office was going to look like... something legitimately called to me."
• "Your space creates so much of the brand."

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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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 – Location and Site Selection How Rich found his first lot on a downtown walk. How his non-compete shaped the search for lot number two. What to look for in a real estate partner.

11:00 – Demographics: How to Read the Market Without a Fancy Report Look for Starbucks, new grocery stores, hospital expansions, and high school additions. Where big companies put money, growth follows.

15:00 – Financing: Two Loans, No SBA, and the Power of a Local Bank Real estate loan plus FFE loan. First 24 months interest only. Less than 10% down on real estate. Nothing down on the build out. Why liquidity matters more than most startup docs realize.

28:00 – Parking: The Unsexy Detail That Can Make or Break You Rich worked backwards from parking before deciding on building size. Ashley shares her cautionary tale of losing half her lot to a not so friendly neighbor. Two and a half spots per operatory is the formula to remember.

35:00 – Signage, HOA, and the Hidden Costs Nobody Warns You About HOA fees from $75 to $1,100 a month. Historic district restrictions. The things you don't know until you know.

40:00 – Construction Update Drywall up. Building painted. Sidewalk framing started. Soft opening projected end of June.

Coming Next Episode: Branding, interior design, and the full story behind the Evelina Smiles aesthetic.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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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 we have ever had on this podcast. From building a brand before you have a lease to finding your story when you think you don't have one, this episode is the conversation every startup doc needs before they open their doors.

What You'll Learn:

Your Story Is Already There: Josh breaks down why every doctor has a story worth telling and how Studio 8E8's process pulls it out of you even when you think you are just a normal dentist with nothing special to say.

Brand Versus Business: Should your practice be able to exist without you? Ashley, Toni, and Josh explore why building around your values instead of just your face is one of the most important decisions you will make as a founder.

Start Before You're Ready: Dr. Toni reached out to Studio 8E8 before she had a location, a loan, or a lease signed. Her first community marketing event happened before she even broke ground and patients are still walking in a year later because of it.

Marketing Is Momentum: Josh explains why startup docs should be leaning into hustle and energy right now and exactly when to start building that momentum before you ever open your doors.

Story Driven Creative Meets Performance Marketing: Josh shares how Studio 8E8 has evolved from a pure creative agency into a full branding and marketing partner and why combining storytelling with SEO, digital ads, and social media is the most predictable way to grow a practice.

The Discovery Call Decoded: Josh walks through exactly what to expect when you reach out to Studio 8E8, from the first 45 minute discovery call to the packages available and how they customize everything around where you are in your startup journey.

Connect with our guests:

Joshua Scott: @joshuascott

Studio 8E8: @studio8e8 www.s8e8.com

Dr. Toni Torres: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co

Dr. Ashley Joves: @ashleyjovesdds

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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 most raw and relatable we've ever heard.

What You'll Learn:

From Chaos to Clarity: Dr. Brian's first practice ended with a locked-out office, the police, and a former employer later arrested as the "rolled sleeve bandit." That wake-up call shaped everything that followed.

Building 323 Dentistry: After years in corporate and associate roles, Dr. Brian merged two struggling practices, survived COVID, and rebranded around a prevention-first philosophy — where gum pocket measurements of 3-2-3 represent the standard of care, not the exception.

Going Out of Network: He walks through dropping insurance contracts, simplifying his fee schedule, and creating a monthly membership model where patients know exactly what they'll pay — no surprises, no confusion.

GBT & Salivary Diagnostics: Dr. Brian breaks down Guided Biofilm Therapy, salivary diagnostics, and perio protect trays — and why investing in these tools transformed patient outcomes and hygiene team morale.

Hiring & Culture: From 80+ hires over 10 years to a culture-led approach, Dr. Brian gets honest about what he'd do differently — and why clearly defined expectations matter more than finding the "perfect" employee.

The Next Chapter: After four years navigating city permits, oak trees, and hillside access, Dr. Brian finally has approval to build a 4,000 sq ft ground-up dental office — with a 3,200 sq ft event and CE space on top.

Books Mentioned:

📖 Buy Back Your Time — Dan Martell

📖 The E-Myth Revisited — Michael E. Gerber

Connect with Dr. Brian: Instagram: @threetwothreedentistry

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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 seen him go from a high-level Associate to launching his first successful Startup, navigating the complexities of Selling that practice, and now, returning to the arena to build a second startup from the ground up.

The Evolution of the Vision

This isn't a "how-to" on clinical dentistry; it’s a study of Life Lessons earned in the trenches. Rich discusses how his first practice taught him the mechanics of business, but his second practice is about the soul of the patient experience.

What to expect in this episode:

• The Full Circle Journey: A deep dive into the "Associate to Owner to Seller" pipeline and why Rich chose to do it all over again.
• The "Second Startup" Advantage: How having a "clean slate" allows you to apply years of trial and error to build something more aligned with your personal values.
• Wisdom Over Hype: Rich shares the hard truths about what he would do differently this time around—from staffing culture to financial boundaries.
• Building for Legacy: Why "Evelina Smiles" represents more than just a business; it’s the culmination of every win and loss from his first decade in ownership.

If you’ve ever wondered if the grass is greener on the other side of a sale, or if you’re an associate looking for the roadmap to a long-term legacy, this intro episode is your foundation for the rest of the series.

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Rich: Instagram @dr.c_smiles

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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"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" in her hometown after realizing the standard associate track couldn't contain her vision.

Her story is a masterclass in the "Shell-Start"—buying an existing facility with equipment but zero patients. This allowed her to skip the "dirt floor" construction phase while still having a total blank slate to build the culture, brand, and patient experience she dreamed of.

Key highlights from our conversation:

• The Patient’s Perspective: How growing up missing 14+ teeth gave Dr. Megan a level of empathy that most clinicians never experience.
• The "Unmanageable" Founder: Why she walked away from a potential buy-in to start fresh just 3 minutes from her front door.
• Integrated Care: Her mission to bridge the gap between dentistry, lactation support, and airway health after her own journey as a mother.
• The Hybrid Grind: The reality of DIY renovations, hiring a lean team, and the "Founder Shift" required to lead a practice while still working as an associate.

If you’ve ever felt like you were "too much" for an associate role, or if you’re curious about how to find a "middle ground" between a cold start and an acquisition, Dr. Megan’s story is for you.

Connect with Dr. Megan:

• Instagram: @MegTheDentist & @SoleilDentalCo
• Website: https://www.soleildentalco.com/

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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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 tax refund due to startup investment losses—a crucial "cash cushion" as she navigates not yet taking a personal salary.

2. Anatomy of a "Wedding-Style" Grand Opening

• The Results: Beyond the 100+ guests and taco truck, the event was a massive ROI win, with lead assistant Ari scheduling 8-9 new patients on the spot.
• Toni’s Advice: "Go all out. You only grand-open once. Spend the money to make it exactly what you want."

3. Hyper-Local Marketing & The Power of the "Ask"

• 50+ Five-Star Reviews: Bloom reached this milestone in under six months. Toni’s secret? Being human. She asks patients for detailed reviews to help a small business grow, specifically targeting keywords like "anxiety."
• Community Roots: From a cover feature in Inspirada Living magazine to raffling gift cards from local med-spas and BBQ joints, Toni is proving that deep neighborhood roots outperform broad digital ads.

4. Scaling the Team & Identity

• The Extern Advantage: Toni is currently cross-training a dental assisting extern to handle both back-office and front-desk duties.
• The Hygiene Hurdle: Planning to hire a part-time hygienist by May. Collin and Toni discuss the "3x Production" gold standard and the challenge of $60+/hr wages versus insurance denials.

Toni's Question: > "If you are in-network, but an insurance provider doesn't cover a specific benefit (like adult sealants), are you contractually obligated to honor the insurance fee schedule, or can you charge your full UCR fee for that non-covered service?"

Connect with Toni: Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

Thank You to Our Partners

• Net 32: The dental marketplace that helps practice owners stop overpaying for supplies. Compare and save at net32.com/themakingof.
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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 her father’s private practice footsteps.
• [08:15] Military Life: The elite training and the "dual military" commute struggle.
• [14:30] The Turning Point: Why she chose a startup over an acquisition.
• [18:45] Pearl and Pine: The meaning behind the brand and using AI for logo design.
• [22:10] The Numbers: A deep dive into conventional loans, interest rates, and down payments.
• [28:30] Construction: Converting a concrete "bomb shelter" into a modern studio.
• [34:15] The Floor Plan: Designing for 9 ops and a unique "kids' flex space."
• [39:50] Decision Fatigue: Learning to make $20k choices on the fly.
• [44:20] Wellness: Running as "unplugged therapy" for the startup grind.
• [48:05] Advice for Moms & Veterans: "If you aren't building your dream, you're building someone else’s."

Dr. Dixie is looking for your advice on:

1. Sound Systems: Sonos vs. Flush-mount ceiling speakers?
2. Signage: Recommendations for national or local sign companies for her interior logo wall.

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• Instagram: @dr_dixielynnmobley
• Practice IG: @pearlandpinedentalstudio

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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 scan results to a surprise marathon challenge and the role of AI in personal wellness, this episode explores the grit required to navigate the "messy middle" of both dentistry and life.

Key Discussion Points

• The Miraculous Update: Brian shares the incredible news that his tumor has responded to chemo and immunotherapy beyond expectations—showing no current evidence of existence on his latest PET scan.
• The Decision to Act: Despite the clear scan, the team discusses why surgery remains the necessary next step to ensure "dysplastic cells" don't create a monster down the road.
• The CIM Marathon Challenge: Brian officially puts the "nail in the coffin" by challenging Ashley and Collin to run the California International Marathon (CIM) this December. It’s a 9-month journey from recovery to the finish line.
• Mindset & Control: Brian reflects on the struggle of losing his identity as an athlete during chemo and how this marathon represents taking back control of his body and health.
• AI in Wellness: Collin explains how she’s been using Gemini AI as a digital personal trainer and nutritionist to bridge the gap between setting goals and executing them.
• Plant-Forward Living: The trio discusses the realities of a whole-food, plant-based diet, the struggle for protein, and Ashley’s latest kitchen experiment: a sourdough starter made from macerated grapes.
• The Power of Prayer: Ashley shares her mindset heading into Brian’s major surgery, leaning on faith and the strength of the community to get through the "rabbit hole" of anxiety.

A Special Request for Our Tribe 🙏

Brian is heading into major surgery this week, followed by a stay in the ICU. We are asking our community to rally around the Joves family. Please keep them in your prayers and thoughts for a successful procedure and a steady recovery. No one goes through the "messy middle" alone.

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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 shift in nutrition, this is a deep dive into what it means to "make" a life when the foundation is shaken.

🎙️ In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Miracle of the Scans: Brian shares the incredible news from his recent MRI and PET scans—showing a near-total response to chemo and immunotherapy.
• The Military Mindset vs. Medical Reality: How Brian’s history as an athlete and physician led to "stupidly optimistic" expectations for chemo, and the humble reality of the "full-body rash" that stopped him in his tracks.
• Phase 0 of Nutrition: Why they pivoted from a strict Keto diet to a plant-centric, whole-foods approach (and the science of the "Warburg Effect").
• Fasting through Chemo: Brian explains his experience with "fasted infusions" to mitigate nausea and the "permanent hangover" feeling.
• The Power Couple Stress-Test: Ashley opens up about the "non-caretaker" side of being a companion—the fights, the frustration, and the grace required to survive a trauma season.
• Community as Medicine: How a random connection with a doctor in Maine led to a vital "buddy system" with another patient going through the exact same diagnosis.
• The Road to UCSF: What the upcoming surgery looks like and why "giving up control" was the hardest lesson of all.

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• Website: www.themakingofpodcast.com
• Ashley: @ashleyjovesdds

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Episode Overview: We are re-releasing one of our most popular and impactful conversations! In this episode, Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the legendary Dr. Rob Ritter for a masterclass in dental practice longevity, leadership, and the art of the high-end consult.

Dr. Ritter shares the hard-won wisdom from his 30+ years in practice, diving into the "benevolent dictatorship" model of leadership, the truth about dropping PPOs, and why valuing your time is the ultimate key to success. Whether you’re a startup owner or a seasoned veteran, Dr. Ritter’s "Apple Store of Dentistry" philosophy will challenge you to elevate every aspect of your practice.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The "Benevolent Dictatorship" [06:15]: Why clear leadership and boundaries are essential for a thriving team and practice culture.
• Dropping PPOs the Right Way [18:15]: How to transition out of network without losing your patient base (and why you should never send a "breakup" letter).
• The Art of the High-End Consult [26:45]: Dr. Ritter’s step-by-step process for presenting complex, $30k+ cases with confidence.
• Valuing Your Time [36:38]: Why charging for consultations is the ultimate filter for attracting your ideal patients.
• Artist vs. Entrepreneur [52:01]: Defining what success looks like for you—whether it’s mastering your craft or building a business empire.

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Connect with Dr. Rob Ritter: @drrobritter

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• Instagram: @themaking.of
• Website: www.themakingofpodcast.com
• Ashley: @ashleyjovesdds

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In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Physicality of Dentistry: Toni discusses how she combats the postural strain and why ergonomic loupes have been a game-changer for her migraines and neck pain.
• The $17,000 "Happy Accident": Toni recounts her first All-on-4 restoration case.
• Relinquishing the Vine: Dr. Ashley Joves reflects on the "forced delegation" of her business, realizing that building a team-led practice has allowed her the freedom to be present for her family during a crisis.
• The CBCT & AI Debate: Following up on a community question, the duo explores how to maximize technology. Ashley shares the legal importance of "reviewing" vs. "reading" scans to avoid liability.
• Scrappy Grand Opening Marketing: With the grand opening just two weeks away, Toni shares her masterclass in bartering and community networking:
  • Tacos & Tours: How she convinced a local food truck to park at her office for free.
  • The Trader Joe’s Hack: Ordering bulk flowers in advance to create a "Bloom Bar" for guests.
  • Sponsorships: Landing a specialist to cover the "fancy lavender lemonade" and charcuterie cups.
• The Power of the Schedule: Toni has officially mapped out her entire year and realized the ultimate goal of ownership: Freedom.

Episode Timestamps:

• [00:10:15] – The "Actionable Ick": When patients grab your hand during surgery.
• [00:15:30] – CBCT Discussion: Do you charge for the scan, and how do you read it?
• [00:25:20] – Scaling & Freedom: Ashley on why she's finally ready to "let go of the vine."
• [00:40:00] – Milestone: Bloom Dental Co. hits its first profitable month.
• [00:44:30] – The All-on-4 Win: A $17,000 lesson in quoting and specialist partnerships.
• [00:51:30] – "Tacos and Tours": Leveraging local vendors for zero-cost event traffic.
• [01:01:10] – The "March Schedule": Why Toni is moving to a 4-day week and owning her calendar.

Connect with Toni: Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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In this raw "trifecta" episode, Ashley, Brian, and Collin sit down for a candid update on Brian’s battle with Stage 4 tongue cancer. Recorded just weeks before a life-altering surgery, the team discusses the physical toll of chemo, the overwhelming weight of "decision fatigue," and how the dental community has rallied to support them. This is an unfiltered look at resilience and the reality of navigating a healthcare system in crisis.

1. Life in the "Messy Middle"

• Family Strength: Brian shares the emotional (and humorous) reality of home life, from their sons shaving their heads in solidarity to a breakthrough moment of faith and empathy with their middle son, Brady.
• The "Messy Years": Brian reflects on a quote by Chris Dixon: "The messy years make the obvious years possible." He views this grueling season as the "mess" that will eventually become a message of hope.

2. Clinical & Dietary Pivots

• Metabolic Support: Brian details his 72-hour fast leading into his third round of chemo to improve treatment tolerance and "starve" the metabolic pathways of the tumor.
• The 180-Degree Shift: After seeing rapid growth on high protein, the couple pivoted to a 95% plant-based, whole-food diet inspired by Dr. Valter Longo. Ashley discusses the shift to juicing and "clean" plant proteins like lentils and tofu.
• Favorable Momentum: Recent imaging shows that while the journey is far from over, the tumor growth has slowed, and the lymph node architecture is improving.

3. The Mental Burden: Decision Fatigue

• The Surgical Plan: Brian explains the upcoming Hemi-Glossectomy (removing half the tongue) and reconstruction using a thigh graft.
• The Weight of Choice: After researching alternative trials (like Chef Shirley’s non-surgical path in Chicago), Brian speaks candidly about "decision fatigue." When every choice feels like life or death, he has reached a point of mental exhaustion. He finds a strange peace in surgery because it shifts his role from "decision-maker" to "rehab worker."

4. Advocacy & A Broken System

• Access Challenges: Despite being a physician, Brian reveals the "mind-boggling" difficulty of scheduling scans, with major institutions booked out for months.
• The Power of the Tribe: Ashley discusses her "bulldog" approach to advocacy—leveraging her network to get a patient liaison at MD Anderson in Houston within 30 minutes of a single text.

This episode is made possible by:
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In this week’s episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the sudden "panic" of realizing your practice is growing faster than your team can handle, Toni pulls back the curtain on the emotional and operational roller coaster of being four months into a startup.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• [07:05] – Home Life Update
• [09:40] – The Grand Opening Logistics
• [16:45] – The Residency Debate
• [23:05] – The "Imposter" Mindset
• [27:30] – Clinical Boundaries
• [33:30] – Hiring Hacks & "Server" Stories
• [38:40] – The Six-Month Panic
• [41:45] – Systems for Scale
• [45:15] – Tech Regrets & Future-Proofing
• [54:10] – The Sign Miracle

Community Question:

Toni is looking to maximize her CBCT production. How are you utilizing your CBCT beyond just surgical guides? Are you doing airway/sleep screenings for every new patient? Do you charge for the initial scan? Let us know in the Facebook group

Connect with Toni: Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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Life in the Making — An Update from Dr. Ashley JovesAfter a brief hiatus, Dr. Ashley Joves is back in the booth with Collin Al-Samarrie. While The Making Of usually focuses on the grit of dental startups, this episode takes a deeply personal turn as Ashley shares the "life" part of the journey—specifically, the challenging season her family has walked through since December.

In this transparent and heart-wrenching episode, Ashley opens up about her husband Brian’s battle with oral cancer recurrence, the reality of navigating a Stage 3 diagnosis, and the critical clinical lessons every healthcare provider needs to hear.

In This Episode, We Discuss:

• The Return to the Mic: Ashley and Collin share a "This or That" icebreaker to settle back into their rhythm before diving into the "meat and potatoes" of life lately.
• The "Action Potential" Mindset: Why Brian’s "all or nothing" approach to health and life has been both a blessing and a challenge during treatment.
• The Healthy Patient Paradox: Brian is the "poster child" for health—a non-smoker, fitness enthusiast, and physician who never gets sick. Ashley discusses the shock of finding oral cancer in the one place she never expected: her own home.
• A Shift in Staging: How a Stage 1 diagnosis in July rapidly evolved into an aggressive Stage 3 recurrence by December, and the emotional toll of receiving that news just days before Christmas.
• The Power of Clinical Advocacy: Ashley shares a vital lesson on trusting your gut. After an initial biopsy came back negative, her intuition led to a second biopsy that eventually confirmed the cancer.
• The Treatment Path: A deep dive into the "Kitchen Sink" approach—choosing a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) to fight the tumor’s progression before opting for invasive surgery.
• The Reality of the "Messy Middle": From the physical toll of chemo rashes and weight loss to the emotional weight of telling their children, Ashley and Collin discuss the raw reality of being a "soldier" through trauma.

A Note of Gratitude: Ashley and the entire team want to thank this community for the overwhelming outpouring of prayers, messages, and support. This community truly is our extended family.

This episode is made possible by:

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EPISODE 12 “The Business of Branding, Banned Words, and Burst Water Heaters”

In this week’s episode Dr. Ashley Joves, Dr. Toni Torres, and Collin dive deep into the "messy middle" of the startup journey—moving from the dry world of legal paperwork into the high-stakes world of branding and insurance.

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the "invisible" work of being an owner, this episode is a must-listen. Toni and Ashley pull back the curtain on the mistakes that cost six figures and the aggressive credit strategies you need to secure a massive cash runway before your loan even hits the bank.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

08:15 – The Paperwork Foundation: PLLC vs. DBA • Why Toni filed for a PLLC • The crucial step of filing a DBA so the bank can actually accept your checks • Why your legal name and your brand name don’t have to be the same

16:40 – Credit Card Hacks: Why you should ask for an $80k limit • Toni’s advice on overestimated monthly spend to avoid a cash flow crunch • Ashley’s "ego bruise": The $100 credit limit increase story

25:30 – The Soul of the Brand: Working with Studio 8E8 • Moving away from the "toothbrush and tooth" logo for a boutique aesthetic

34:15 – Trademark Wars: The $$$$ mistake • Ashley’s horror story of a LegalZoom • Why you have to "defend your mark" once you own it

45:10 – Insurance & Scheduling Hacks • The "Banned Words List" • How Bloom Dental Co. handles no-shows with the "Final Attempt" text

55:00 – What saved Toni’s life this week? • Winning the insurance appeal and finally finishing that Nevada State Board inspection

Toni is hitting a technical wall with Open Dental and needs the community’s help! Since Bloom Dental Co. takes so many prepayments, her 'unearned income' reports are showing a negative value for the month once the procedures are completed.

The Question: If you take prepayments, is this normal? Are you seeing negative values on your aging reports, or is there a 'secret click' in Open Dental to post these prepayments more cleanly? If you're an OD PRO, let us know!

Connect with Toni: Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

This episode is made possible by:

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About the Guest: Dr. Hiral Patel is the owner of Solid Smiles in Lewisville, Texas. As an "OG" member of The Making Of community, she transitioned from searching for acquisitions to building her own startup from the ground up in 2019.

Episode Summary: Collin and Dr. Patel discuss the full evolution of a startup—from the first "silent" months in 2019 to a thriving, five-op practice seven years later. Hiral gets transparent about the financial struggles of the early years, the importance of "boots on the ground" marketing, and the deeply personal motivation behind her practice: her father’s battle with and victory over oral cancer. She also shares her simplified hiring philosophy and why she wouldn't trade ownership for an associate role for anything.

Key Takeaways:

• A Personal Mission: Hiral opens up about her father’s oral cancer journey (diagnosed in 2014).
• The Marketing Myth: Hiral shares how she used baskets of cards at local businesses and handwritten thank-you notes to build a patient base when the phone wasn't ringing.
• Attitude Over Resume: Why Hiral looks for people who are presentable and willing to learn rather than "experienced" staff who might be jaded or stuck in their ways.
• The Power of Coaching: Hiral utilizes a coach to role-play handoffs and case presentations monthly.
• Financial Reality: Hiral breaks down her personal pay structure from Year 1 ($23k) to Year 7.

Time Stamps:

• [00:00] Intro: Meeting an OG member of the 14,500+ Facebook community.
• [05:30] The "Anti-Startup" mindset and opening in August 2019.
• [12:45] Bootstrapped Marketing: 7-Eleven flyers and Chipotle baskets.
• [18:20] The "Secret Sauce": Why Hiral’s team still sends 50 handwritten cards a month.
• [23:40] Outfitting rooms: Why Hiral wishes she did more than 2 ops at the start.
• [28:15] The Paycheck: From $23,000 in Year 1 to owner-level income.
• [34:50] Hiring & Firing: The first termination and hiring for attitude.
• [42:15] The Heart of the Practice: Hiral’s father’s oral cancer story and 10-year recovery.
• [53:10] Advice for the Grind: "The days are hard, but the years are good."

Connect with Dr. Hiral Patel:

• Instagram: @solidsmiles
• Practice: Solid Smiles (Lewisville, TX)

This episode is made possible by:

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The Money Deep Dive: Loans, Leverage, and the Cost of Day ZeroEpisode Summary: Happy New Year! We are officially in 2026, and we are kicking off the year with a masterclass in startup finance. To celebrate our recent win as Course Karma’s 2025 Best Facebook Group for Business Management, we are diving straight into the "Day Zero" realities of Dr. Toni Torres and Bloom Dental Co.In this episode, Toni pulls back the curtain on the phase before the lease is signed. We explore the terrifying transition from being an associate to asking a bank for nearly a million dollars. If you have ever wondered how to negotiate with lenders, what insurance you actually need, or how to survive the first 90 days of "insurance lag," this episode is your tactical manual.Time-Stamped Highlights[11:20] – Dental School Doesn't Prepare You for This [12:30] – The First Phone Call: The Rep Connection [14:10] – Approval Before the Search The golden rule of startups: Do not look for a location until you know your budget. Toni explains why she prioritized the loan approval process to understand her square footage limits and avoid "exhausting" herself looking at locations she couldn't afford.[15:45] – Interviewing the Banks: How to Negotiate Terms Toni interviewed four different banks. She breaks down the "vibe check" of lenders and how she used a competing 14-year loan proposal to negotiate her preferred lender's monthly payments in half.[18:30] – Specialized Lenders vs. Big Banks A look at the difference between general banks and medical/dental specific lenders. Why specialized lenders understand the "insane" overhead of dentistry (plumbing, compressors, $130k CAD/CAM setups) that general business lenders might not.[20:10] – The Collateral and the Spouse’s Role The weight of the "Personal Guarantee." Toni discusses signing for the loan with her husband, putting their home and investments on the line, and the emotional pressure of having a partner who fully believes in your vision.Connect with Toni:
Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

This episode is made possible by:

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"Thank you for tuning in to the very last episode of The Making of Podcast 2025. I can't believe we're here! We are doing a rewind this week, going back to Episode 2 with Dr. Ashley Joves and Michael Arias.

There has been so much going on behind the scenes. From Dr. Toni Torres’ daughter’s 5th birthday to Ashley and Brian’s anniversary. It was also my birthday yesterday! I’ve been hosting eight Australians in my house for the last week (my husband’s family from down under), so life has been crazy.

I’ve been thinking a lot about our talk last week regarding finding your 'Why.' For me, I like to set 2026 intentions. I like to audit what happened in 2025—identifying what filled my cup and what drained me—so I can minimize the noise and prioritize what matters. I want to build a life I don’t necessarily need a vacation from.

We’re entrepreneurs; we grind. But I hope you find joy in that grind by setting boundaries. I also believe in finding tangible ways to reach your goals. Years ago, I wanted to get healthy for my kids, so I invested in a Peloton. That one small step—removing the friction of going to a gym—launched me into becoming healthier.

Surround yourself at tables with people doing the things you want to do. This community is a huge pool of those people for me. Don’t let the negativity in; look for the people who fill your cup."

The 2026 Tangible:

• Identify the Drains vs. Fills: What pulled you away from your mission in 2025? What gave you energy?
• Remove Friction: What is your 'Peloton'? Find the one tool or change that makes your goal easier to start.
• Audit Your Table: Surround yourself with builders and cut out the negativity.
• Intentional Priority: Prioritize your mental health over the 'day-to-day BS.'

Highlights from this Episode:

• Networking: Connecting with the Folsom Chamber of Commerce to build community roots.
• The Build: Moving through trenching, framing, and the vision for frosted glass walls.
• The Reality Check: An impromptu call from Ashley’s contractor, Dave, as they navigate on-site hurdles.
• The Cost of Design: Managing the expensive reality of hiding wires and piping in a high-design space.
• Construction Errors: Dealing with the frustration of incorrect wall placements and late-stage changes.
• Budget Hacks: Creative solutions, including using IKEA cabinets for the build-out.

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🎙️ The Pivot: Finding Your "Why" & The Origin of Smile & Co. (Rewind)

"We are not promised tomorrow, so don't get stuck in the day-to-day stupid stuff. Go for your dreams."

In the spirit of our favorite word here at The Making Of—PIVOT—Collin takes the mic for a solo intro to reflect on an emotional and transformative 2025. Between the rush of the holidays and the heavy reality of personal loss and health battles within our circle, this year has forced us all to pause and ask the big question: What is your "Why"?

In this episode, Collin shares a vulnerable update on why this community means so much to her and why it’s vital to set intentions before 2026 arrives. Then, we are taking it back to the very beginning. We are re-releasing Dr. Ashley Joves’ very first interview with Michael Arias of The Dental Marketer Podcast. Hear the raw, early story of the Smile & Co. build-out—a reminder that every expert was once a beginner.

In this episode, we cover:

• The Reality of 2025: Collin opens up about a year riddled with family loss and health scares, and how those moments shift your perspective.
• The Power of Community: why the heart of The Making Of isn't clinical—it’s the retreats, the connections, and the like-minded "go-getters" who have each other's backs.
• The Origin Story: A look back at Ashley’s first startup journey—the construction, the fears, and the vision before Smile & Co. was a reality.
• Setting Intentions: Why we need to evaluate our "Why" before 2026 kicks off to stay focused on what actually matters.

Quotes from the Intro:

"I’ve been doing this for a very long time. But the thing I love most about being in dental is not clinical. I love this community." — Collin
"Evaluate your why... it can get so easy to get caught up in the runaround and lose focus. Remind yourself what matters before 2026 starts."

Connect with us:

• Listen to the Bloom Dental Co. Season: If you haven't heard Dr. Toni Torres' journey yet, go back and catch up!
• Reach Out: We are here for you. Email us, DM us, or reach out to a peer. You aren't in this alone.

As you head into the holidays, hug your loved ones, ignore the "day-to-day stupid stuff," and remember why you started. Happy Holidays!

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EPISODE 10 — “AMA Part 2: Real Startup Questions, Real Answers”

Collin steps in for Ashley and sits down with Dr. Toni Torres to finish the AMA questions doctors have been sending in after following Bloom Dental Co’s startup journey. This episode is packed with practical build-out advice (ops, cabinetry, sterile flow, signage), plus the very real frustrations of insurance denials—and how community helps you keep going.

⏱️ Timestamps
00:00 – Welcome + why community makes you braver
05:40 – Winter festival recap: 7 new patients booked + whitening promo
10:40 – This or That + Toni’s mom book club + gift idea chat
18:55 – Ops: how many to plumb vs. equip (Toni’s “3-op sweet spot”)
24:40 – Sterile setup: what she’d change + why assistants must review plans
32:35 – Where she invested in custom cabinetry + where she saved (Amazon wins)
37:40 – Sign timing: “coming soon” vs “now open” and what actually worked
43:15 – Mango Voice: forwarding your office line to your cell before opening
48:20 – Marketing struggles: aligners + Botox/facial aesthetics (how to share without overwhelming)
54:40 – Insurance denial rant: crown narrative got denied over ONE word
1:01:10 – Wrap-up + what’s “saving her life” (building + organizing on a budget)

🔑 Key Takeaways
• Nobody feels ready—start anyway and lean on community.
• For a 1-doc/1-assistant startup: 3 equipped ops is ideal (2 is doable but tight).
• Have your assistant review sterile/op flow BEFORE cabinets are cut.
• Mix custom cabinets where it matters (ops/sterile/front) + Amazon storage to save thousands.
• If your sign goes up early, add a bold “NOW OPEN” banner so people know you’re live.
• Insurance narratives are a game—one word can trigger a denial and delay cash flow.

💬 Toni’s Question to the Audience

1. How are you marketing clear aligners and Botox/facial aesthetics without overwhelming patients? (forms, promos, signage, scripts—what works?)
2. Do you have “winning” insurance narrative templates/keywords to reduce denials?

Connect with Toni:
Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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In this week’s episode of The Making Of Bloom Dental Co., Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres switch things up and dive into a full AMA-style conversation, answering the real questions doctors have been sending Toni as they follow her startup journey.

If you’ve ever wondered about social media, associateship hours, pre-opening tasks, or what actually happens behind the scenes of those early startup days—this episode is your roadmap.

From the truth about showing up on Instagram, to the unexpected challenges of balancing an associateship while building a practice, to Toni’s clever scheduling hacks that have kept Bloom Dental Co. fully booked—this one is full of practical gems for any doctor dreaming of (or already starting) their own practice.

💬 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:
00:00 – Welcome back + why this week is an AMA
04:30 – Ashley’s wild Maui travel story (8 hours in an airport with 3 kids!)

10:15 – AMA #1: How important is social media, really?
• Why Toni sees 1 in 4 patients coming from social media
• How she builds trust before a patient ever steps into the office
• Training the algorithm + finding your own style of content
• Why posting “cringe” is sometimes the best thing you can do

20:50 – AMA #2: How many days should you still work as an associate before opening?
• Toni’s “2 days associateship / 3 days startup” approach
• Why the month before opening is the busiest of your life
• What Ashley wishes more startup doctors understood about momentum

28:30 – AMA #3: How do you balance clinical days with business days once you’re open?
• Why Toni protects Tuesdays & Thursdays as admin days
• Why most dentists thrive with a 3-day clinical schedule
• The unexpected mental load of being the CEO

34:10 – AMA #4: How Bloom Dental Co. stays fully booked (even with cancellations)
• Toni’s secret weapon: The ASAP List
• How her front office creates urgency that actually works

42:20 – Toni’s community events + how she’s showing up locally
• Winter festival prep (3,000 people!)
• Her favorite grassroots strategies that cost almost nothing

Connect with Toni:
Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist • @bloomdental.co
Connect with Ashley:
Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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In this festive and refreshingly honest episode of The Making Of Podcast, Dr. Ashley and Collin take a step back from startup playbooks to talk life, business, and the chaos in between. What starts as a lighthearted holiday check-in quickly turns into an episode full of laughter, vulnerability, and lessons for every practice owner—especially as the year winds down.

From decluttering your closets to decluttering your team, Ashley and Collin cover what it really looks like to simplify, to set boundaries, and to stay focused on what matters most. Whether you’re running a lean startup team or managing the emotional weight of leadership, this episode is for you.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

00:00 – Kicking off with a “This or That”
14:00 – Minimalism, Materialism, and the Bonus Room Dilemma
20:00 – Decluttering the Home…and the Office
25:00 – How Letting Go Can Be a Business Strategy
28:00 – Why You Need to Show Up Before Your Practice Opens
34:00 – Ashley’s OG grassroots marketing
39:00 – Creating a VIP Patient List Before Your Startup Launches
42:00 – Why In-Person Visibility Still Matters
46:00 – Building Practice Culture Without Losing Yourself
52:00 – Navigating Team Transitions Without Guilt
57:00 – “Give yourself permission to be brutal in business”
1:02:00 – Boundaries, Burnout, and Letting Go of the Fairytale
1:08:00 – People are replaceable—but your business isn’t
1:12:00 – Personality tests, People Analyzers, and Leadership Books Worth Reading

Quote of the Episode:
“You have to give yourself permission to be brutal in business. That doesn’t mean you’re not a good person. It just means you’re the owner. And nobody else is going to lose sleep over this like you will.”

Ashley’s Reflection:
This episode is full of the things we don’t talk about enough—team transitions, misplaced loyalty, letting go, boundaries, leadership decisions, and the reality that not every relationship in business lasts forever. If you’re wrestling with any of that right now, let this episode remind you: you’re not alone.

Ask to the Audience:
What are the unspoken truths of practice ownership that you wish more people talked about? Drop them in the comments—we’re all ears.

Connect with Ashley:
@ashleyjovesdds | @themaking.of

Sponsors:
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Thanks for listening to The Making Of Podcast. We’re closing out 2025 with intention, honesty, and a whole lot of gratitude.

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Grand Openings, Team Dynamics, and Holiday Fun

In this episode of The Making Of, Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin are joined by Dr. Toni Torres to discuss the latest updates and challenges at Bloom Dental Co. They discuss team dynamics, holiday plans, temp staffing solutions, and Dr. Torres’ upcoming grand opening event. The trio also dives into engaging topics such as personalized patient experiences, the importance of proper documentation and inspections, and fun group chat about Thanksgiving traditions. Join them for an exciting and informative conversation filled with insights and laughter.

00:00 Introduction and Special Guest Announcement

00:51 Casual Conversations and Catching Up

02:19 Recap of Last Week's Highlights

03:26 Fun This or That Game

08:09 Sleep Hygiene and Digital Detox

14:01 Bloom Dental Co. Updates

15:08 Patient Experience Enhancements

21:12 Insurance and Claims Challenges

26:57 Scheduling and Operational Efficiencies

34:06 Surprise Inspection: Radiology Control Program

37:22 Navigating CE Audits and Requirements

40:48 HR and Payroll Setup for a New Practice

47:09 Handling Employee Time Off and Sickness

55:13 Planning the Grand Opening Party

01:03:01 Thanksgiving Plans and Gratitude

Toni’s Ask to the Audience:
What are offices doing for temp employees if someone calls out sick? Are there apps or angencies?

Connect with Ashley @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Toni:
Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist @bloomdental.co
Website: www.bloomdentalco.co

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EPISODE 7 — “Full-Time, Fired Up, and Figuring It Out”

In this episode of The Making Of Bloom Dental Co., Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres dig deep into what it really means to go all-in on your startup.

Toni drops a major update. From fine-tuning her team’s daily flow to balancing growing pains and unexpected wins, she walks us through exactly what it feels like to be three weeks in.

This one covers it all: new schedules, pre-payments, comfort menus, marketing strategies that are actually working, and the mental load of being the boss.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 00:00 – This or That
• 08:00 – Thanksgiving plans, Turkey tips, and Ashley’s kitchen fire horror story
• 15:00 – Major update: Toni quits her associateship to go all-in on Bloom
• 18:00 – Building a three-day workweek: overlapping patients and protecting the hospitality vibe
• 24:00 – Creating a schedule that supports practice growth and your life
• 30:00 – Toni’s practice production: how Bloom is generating $2–3K/day in patient payments just three weeks in
• 34:00 – How pre-payments before scheduling treatment is working
• 37:00 – Deciding when to hire a second assistant vs. a hygienist
• 43:00 – The front office’s crash course in insurance, finance, and problem-solving
• 50:00 – Using Open Dental + DentalXChange, and where Toni needs help from the community
• 52:00 – Studio 8E8 + mailers: what’s working in real-time (and how much it costs)
• 56:00 – A breakdown of Toni’s ideal patient avatar and how she’s marketing to attract them
• 58:00 – Building goodwill with Bloom’s comfort menu, tote bags, whitening giveaways, and personal touches
• 1:02:00 – The mental load of ownership: 4am wakeups, to-do list stress, and remembering to ask for help
• 1:10:00 – Ashley’s retreat recap: why what happens behind closed doors matters most

Episode Quote:
“Being the owner of a brand new business feels like having a newborn. I’m exhausted. And I’m so grateful for the people around me who show up to help.”

Connect with Ashley @ashleyjovesdds

Connect with Toni:
Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist @bloomdental.co
Website: www.bloomdentalco.co

This episode is made possible by:

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🦷 EPISODE 6 — “Marketing, Mishaps, and Making It Happen”

In this episode of The Making of Podcast, Dr. Ashley and Dr. Toni Torres dive deep into what it’s really like to get new patients through the door in the early days of practice ownership.

Dr. Toni opens up about her third week of seeing patients at Bloom Dental Co., the tech hiccups she’s troubleshooting behind the scenes, and the (sometimes hilarious) reality of being alone at the office late at night. From unexpected visitors to AI integration issues, this week’s episode covers all the highs, lows, and laugh-out-loud lessons of building a business from the ground up.

🎯 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

• 00:00 – Lighthearted This-or-That: Hamburgers or hot dogs? Gym or at-home workout?
• 04:00 – Recap of Toni’s first patient days and the importance of a friends-and-family soft launch
• 06:00 – Instapot fails and crockpot wins 🍲
• 08:00 – A late-night office visitor… and why Toni’s husband says: never open the door again
• 10:00 – Reflecting on the first real patient week — with real procedures and systems tested in real time
• 14:00 – Tech frustrations: AI software that doesn’t integrate, X-ray workflow issues, and Open Dental hacks
• 17:30 – Toni’s game-changing choice of a dry heat sterilizer: CPAC’s RH11
• 22:00 – Loving Flex and Open Dental for seamless integration and support
• 27:00 – Bloom Dental Co. is officially open — and booking into next year!
• 30:00 – Now Open signage and Toni’s plan for more local visibility
• 31:00 – Marketing overview: Studio 8E8, Google ads, mailers, tracking ROI by zip code, and Chamber mixers
• 37:00 – A throwback to Toni’s branding website and the snowball of social media success
• 42:00 – Mailer specials: $89 NP offer, whitening product giveaway, and free clear aligner consultations
• 45:00 – Budget hacks: Whitening freebies on a startup budget
• 48:00 – Bloom Dental Co. merch with MerchLoop.com 🎁
• 50:00 – Tracking reviews
• 52:00 – How local chambers and old-school marketing still move the needle
• 54:00 – What’s next? A growing schedule, growing buzz, and growing team

Instagram: @the.joyful.dentist @bloomdental.com

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On this episode of 'The Making Of' Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres sit down to discuss the exciting first day of Bloom Dental Co. Listen along to the ladies talk about the highs and the lessons learned.

First Day Insights and Hurdles at Bloom Dental Co.

In this episode of the Making of Podcast, co-host Ashley Joves discusses with Toni the journey leading up to and including her first day seeing patients at Bloom Dental Co. Key topics include overcoming OSHA compliance hurdles, setting up office procedures, experiencing first-day patient interactions, and navigating technical difficulties. Toni also shares her marketing strategies at a local fall festival that generated new patient appointments. The episode highlights the importance of meticulous planning, trial runs, and adaptability when opening a new dental practice.

00:00 Introduction and Recap of Episode Four

01:38 This or That: Fun Icebreaker Questions

04:37 Toni's First Day at Bloom Dental Co.

05:36 OSHA Compliance and Office Setup

12:51 Final Preparations and First Patients

15:39 Patient Experience and Office Tour

28:35 Old School Debit Card Dilemma

29:18 Choosing Payment Solutions

30:27 Technical Glitches and Fixes

31:17 Office Equipment Challenges

32:43 Software Decisions: Open Dental vs. Cloud-Based

33:25 Hydration and Humor

37:22 Team Training and Fall Festival

45:28 Marketing Strategies and Patient Engagement

50:24 Setting Office Fees and Final Thoughts

Find Dr. Ashley Joves on Instagram @ashleyjovesdds

Find Dr. Toni Torres on Instagram @the.joyful.dentist and @bloomdental.co

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Building Bloom Dental Co: From Concept to Certification with Dr. Toni Torres

In this episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' host welcomes Dr. Toni Torres to discuss the real-time progress of her new practice, Bloom Dental Co. Dr. Torres shares updates on passing building and fire inspections, securing a certificate of occupancy, and navigating construction challenges. Key topics include tenant improvement allowances, contractor communications, and the importance of daily onsite visits. The episode also explores the intricacies of logo design, interior choices, and selecting appropriate floor materials. New dentists and those planning startups will benefit from Dr. Torres's experiences with budgeting, custom cabinetry, and signage requirements. Toni also poses questions to the audience about personalized patient welcome screens to gather further insights.

00:00 Introduction and Recap
00:58 Meet Dr. Toni Torres
01:34 Fun Icebreaker Questions
02:38 Apple TV Favorites
04:09 Bloom Dental Co Updates
05:19 Navigating City Hall and Business Licensing
12:08 Office Furniture and Design Tips
15:28 Construction Journey Begins
36:25 Setting Up the Operatories
37:11 Imaging and Consultation Room
37:47 Cosmetic Dentistry and Aligners
38:47 Botox and Sleep Courses
39:48 Construction Challenges and Change Orders
42:48 Cabinetry and Room Setup
45:04 Flooring and Paint Choices
52:25 Signage and Logo Design
01:05:19 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

This episode is made possible by:

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The Making of a Dental Startup: Life Updates, Community Support, and Future Plans

In this episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' co-host Ashley Joves reunites with her right-hand woman, Collin, after more than a year. Ashley recaps Collin's journey from being her dental assistant to playing a crucial role in her various ventures, including in-person retreats and the 'Little Black Dress' podcast. They discuss Collin's transition to working remotely, the importance of community support during personal hardships, and upcoming plans for retreats and a potential mini-meetup. The episode is filled with personal stories, business updates, and insights into their dynamic working relationship.

00:00 Welcome to the Making of a Dental Startup

00:30 Catching Up After a Long Break

01:08 Collin's Journey with Ashley

04:14 The Impact of Community

06:40 Navigating Personal Challenges

13:14 Updates on the Dental Practice

16:38 Embracing Change and New Roles

20:26 Adjusting to Remote Work

23:04 Trust Issues with Leaving Valuables

24:01 Implementing Block Scheduling for Productivity

24:53 Podcast Production and Weekly Workflow

27:01 Excitement for Upcoming Retreat

31:40 Planning for Future Events and Meetups

37:46 Weekend Plans and Family Activities

40:06 Concluding Remarks and Farewell

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Building a Dental Practice: Navigating Challenges and Triumphs with Dr. Toni Torres

In this insightful episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' the journey of Bloom Dental Co. continues with Dr. Toni Torres sharing her latest experiences. The episode begins with a series of light-hearted 'this or that' questions before diving into the serious business of setting up a dental practice. Key highlights include Dr. Torres's progress on passing a fire inspection, the importance of tenant improvement allowances, the complexities of contractor communications, and the need for early start on insurance negotiations. Dr. Torres also discusses her team dynamics, training, and the value of consulting professionals for various aspects of the startup process. The episode wraps up with a look at what Dr. Torres has been loving this week and a call to the audience for advice on OSHA compliance. It's a must-listen for anyone interested in the intricate details of setting up a successful dental practice.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Recap

00:23 Fun 'This or That' Game

03:28 Toni's Weekly Update

04:32 Fire Inspection Challenges

06:39 Final Building Inspection and TI Allowance

10:23 Construction Delays and Vendor Coordination

24:19 Team Training and New Hires

27:24 Team Training and Seminar Insights

27:53 Choosing Office Software

28:17 Merchant Services and Payment Options

29:09 AI and Other Services

31:49 Insurance and Credentialing

32:40 Training and Learning Process

41:34 Membership Plans and Financing

46:23 Future Plans and Goals

49:40 Sleep Issues and Stress Relief

51:05 OSHA Compliance and Audience Questions

53:23 Final Thoughts and Key Takeaways

This episode is made possible by:

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Navigating Dental Practice Setup: Equipment, Budgeting, and Consulting Insights

This episode, Dr. Toni Torres details their journey of setting up a dental practice, focusing on the selection of operatory chairs, custom cabinetry, and other essential equipment. They discuss their decision-making process, including advice from mentors like Scott Leune. The challenges of managing a tight budget, securing a substantial loan, and dealing with construction and equipment delays are highlighted. The episode also touches on the support received from a consultant, the importance of decisiveness, and practical tips on ordering dental supplies and leveraging buying groups. This comprehensive guide serves as a blueprint for new practitioners aiming to establish their dental offices efficiently.

00:00 Choosing Equipment for Operatories

00:11 The Stress of Cabinetry Decisions

00:24 Trusting Your Instincts and Making Decisions

01:29 Custom Cabinets vs. Pre-Made Options

01:54 Selecting Dental Chairs and Equipment

02:53 Budgeting for Cabinets and Chairs

05:54 Navigating Financial Constraints

08:10 Lease Negotiations and Space Acquisition

10:13 Construction Challenges and Budgeting

12:10 Ordering Supplies and Equipment

20:22 Consulting and Mentorship

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Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at https://s8e8.com/vsl

Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at net32.com/themakingof

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In this exciting episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' co-host Ashley Joves returns from a hiatus to introduce Dr. Toni Torres, who shares her journey of creating Bloom Dental Co. in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Torres talks about her background, the inspiration behind starting her own practice, and the challenges she has faced. She also discusses her experiences with social media, highlighting how it has helped her connect with her community and attract patients. The conversation touches on the retreat where Ashley and Toni first met and the importance of community and support in the dental startup world. Dr. Torres offers insight into her practice's branding, design, and logistics, including choosing the perfect location and working with design and demographic experts to bring her vision to life.

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00:00 Welcome Back to the Dental Startup Journey

01:13 Meet Dr. Toni Torres

01:44 Quick Fire Fun: This or That

02:30 Dr. Toni's Background and Family Life

04:49 The Path to Dentistry

07:24 The Making of Bloom Dental Co.

10:04 The Power of Community and Retreats

12:57 Social Media Success and Strategies

19:23 Meet Joseph: The Supportive Dental Assistant

19:40 Overcoming Social Media Challenges

20:48 Balancing Work and Building a Startup

22:25 Choosing a Startup Over Acquisition

24:44 The Inspiration Behind Bloom Dental Co.

25:54 Creating a Feminine and Nurturing Dental Practice

27:00 Branding and Design with Studio 8E8

28:29 Finding the Perfect Location

32:24 Designing the Office Layout

35:40 Final Thoughts and Full Circle Moments

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THE MAKING OF SOCIALS:

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DR. TONI TORRES + BLOOM DENTAL CO. SOCIALS:

www.bloomdentalcompany.com

@THE.JOYFUL.DENTIST on Instagram & TikTok

@BLOOM.DENTAL.CO on TikTok

@BLOOMDENTAL.CO on Instagram

TTORRESDMD@GMAIL.COM

@josephfabellaa - Dr. Toni's amazing assistant

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In this deeply personal episode, Dr. Ashley Joves is joined by her husband, Dr. Brian Joves, just six days after his surgery for oral squamous cell carcinoma. Together, they share the emotional rollercoaster of the past month—from Ashley’s gut instinct and relentless advocacy to the medical whirlwind that followed.

Brian bravely walks listeners through his diagnosis, surgery, and the critical importance of early detection, while Ashley reflects on the weight of being a caregiver, mother, and dental professional during the most frightening chapter of their lives.

This is more than a cancer story. It’s a lesson in listening to your instincts, advocating fiercely, loving deeply, and the strength of community when everything feels uncertain.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:* How a dentist’s eye and a wife’s intuition saved a life * The emotional toll and resilience required during a health crisis * Why oral cancer screenings matter—every patient, every time * How vulnerability can deepen connection and unlock purpose * The importance of being your own advocate in a system that doesn't always move fast enough * The value of community in medicine and entrepreneurship

Notable Quotes:

"You have to be your own advocate. I don’t care who you are or how you think the system works—sometimes it doesn’t work for you." – Dr. Ashley Joves"You can do all the right things… and still get cancer. That’s why we have to screen. Every patient. Every time." – Dr. Brian Joves"Fear is not a stop sign—it’s an invitation to act." – Dr. Ashley Joves

A Personal Note from Ashley & Brian:

To our incredible community—thank you. Your messages, prayers, and support have carried us through the hardest month of our lives. We hope this episode empowers you to listen to your gut, screen with intention, and hold your loved ones close.

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It’s the call you never expect: a loved one’s routine complaint turns your world upside down.

In this raw, emotional episode, Dr. Ashley Joves invites you into her family’s recent journey: a journey that began with her husband Brian’s returning tongue pain and unraveled into weeks filled with anxiety, countless medical appointments, and a heart-stopping cancer scare. As a dentist, Ashley never imagined the warning signs could hide in her own home, or that she’d be racing to get her own husband the care he needed, all while grappling with layers of fear and hope.

Dr. Joves shares the rollercoaster of emotions she and Brian faced as they navigated initial diagnoses, uncertain biopsy results, and the lingering possibility of cancer. Leaning on their faith, a generous circle of friends, and her colleagues in the dental and medical fields, she opens up about the power of community, the agony of waiting, and the critical importance of vigilance when it comes to oral health. Her poignant story is both a cautionary tale and a rallying cry: prioritize preventative screenings, never ignore the subtle signs, and hold your loved ones close. Through it all, Ashley’s voice rings with gratitude, hope, and a deep reminder that none of us are alone in our darkest moments.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:* The importance of early oral cancer screenings (even for those with no risk factors) * How to recognize warning signs that may otherwise go unnoticed * The emotional reality of supporting a loved one through a health scare * Why trusting your instincts matters, even when initial results seem reassuring * The value of advocating for timely medical attention and second opinions * Ways to lean on faith, friends, and professional networks during crisis * The impact of gratitude and vulnerability in times of uncertainty

Let this story be your reminder to regularly screen your loved ones for oral health and lean on your community in times of need.

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In this power-packed episode, Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the one and only Dr. Anthony Price, also known as @memphisdentist, to talk all things branding, marketing, cosmetic dentistry, and redefining success on your own terms.

From his early days working alongside his father to building one of the most recognizable brands in Memphis dentistry, Dr. Price shares his unfiltered journey—the lessons, the hustle, the burnout, and the boundaries he’s learned to set in the name of health, happiness, and impact.

Key Takeaways:

• The evolution of Dr. Price’s brand—from general dentistry to cosmetic dentistry powerhouse
• Why Instagram still matters—and how he organically built an audience of over 90K followers
• How he pivoted to virtual consults and now averages 40+ a month
• Why composite veneers are having a moment—and how he’s teaching others to master them
• The reality of burnout and the life-threatening wake-up call that changed everything

Featured Quote:

“Everybody has so many problems… until their health is at risk. Then they only have one.”

Resources + Mentions:

• Dr. Price’s website (https://www.smilemorestressless.com/)
• @memphisdentist on IG (https://www.instagram.com/memphisdentist)
• Veneer Mastery Course (https://www.veneermastery.org/) – Learn composite veneers from Dr. Price himself, in a hands-on small group format.
• Studio 8E8 (https://www.s8e8.com/) for website design and branding

Let us know what resonated with you most in this episode—and tag @ashleyjovesdds and @memphisdentist with your favorite takeaways!

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In this episode of The Making Of, Drs. Ashley Joves and Brian Joves dives into the art and strategy of branding your dental practice. Drawing from her journey creating the Smile & Co. brand, Dr. Ashley shares the thought process, challenges, and lessons learned in building a practice that stands out.

Branding isn’t just about choosing colors or designing a logo—it’s about creating a feeling, an experience, and a story that resonates with patients and your team. Whether you’re starting from scratch or refreshing an existing brand, this episode will give you actionable insights and inspiration to define your practice’s unique identity.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why branding is more than just aesthetics—it’s about authenticity and connection.
• The role of storytelling in building a memorable patient experience.
• How to align your brand with your core values and mission.
• Key lessons and tips for creating a standout brand in a competitive market.

Resources & Mentions:

• Smile & Co. Website
• Recommended Reading: Building a StoryBrand by Donald Miller

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What does your practice’s brand say about you? Share your branding story with us on social media by tagging The Making Of and using #TheMakingOfPodcast!

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Welcome to another cozy episode of "The Making Of," hosted by Ashley and Brian Joves. This episode is quite special as it’s a laid-back session recorded post-retreat, right from the comfort of their own couch! Dive into their casual yet deeply insightful conversation as they reflect on the recent retreat, discuss the nuances of community building, and the unique experiences that set this year's event apart.

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Episode Highlights: - Introduction to Home-Style Podcasting: Inspired by a Netflix show featuring sisters podcasting from their couch, Ashley and Brian decide to bring that intimate, relaxed vibe to this episode.

• Reflections on The Retreat: Two weeks post-retreat, Ashley and Brian share their personal takeaways and the event's transformative impact. Ashley admits this year might have been her favorite, attributing it to the unique setting and experiences in Vail, which were a departure from the usual Wine Country backdrop.

• The Shift from Wine Country to the Rockies: Transitioning from the vineyards of Napa and Sonoma to the Rocky Mountains brought a fresh perspective and new challenges, including adjusting to the altitude which became a talking point among attendees.

• Speaker Insights and Audience Engagement: The episode delves into the powerful speeches and workshops that resonated with the audience, emphasizing growth and personal development. Highlights include the sessions' ability to weave together personal stories with professional insights, fostering both reflection and actionable outcomes.

• Looking Ahead: As they wrap up, Ashley and Brian tease the future of "The Making Of" retreats and hint at what's to come, inviting listeners to stay tuned and join their growing community. Join Ashley and Brian for this intimate and revealing episode that captures the essence of their retreat and offers a glimpse into the power of community and personal growth within the dental industry. Whether you're a dental professional or just someone interested in the dynamics of hosting impactful events, this episode offers valuable insights and inspiring stories.

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In this powerhouse episode of "The Making Of," Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the incredible Dr. Paul Etchison, a renowned dentist, coach, author, and podcast host. They dive deep into the realities of practice ownership, from building a $6 million dental practice to achieving work-life balance and everything in between. Paul shares his journey, the challenges he faced, and the lessons learned along the way. Whether you're a dentist, entrepreneur, or just someone looking for inspiration, this episode is packed with valuable insights and candid conversations.

What You’ll Learn:

• Building a High-Performing Practice* Paul shares his experience in growing his practice from a five-op startup to an 11-op powerhouse, bringing in $6 million annually.

• New Patient Acquisition Strategies: Learn about the importance of SEO, Google reviews, and strategic marketing to consistently attract new patients and maintain growth.

• Optimizing Operations: Discover how Paul maximized efficiency through block scheduling, smart use of assistants, and maintaining a high standard of care.

• Leadership and Team Management: Paul talks about building a strong leadership team, the importance of training and calibration, and how to handle staff turnover effectively.

• Life After Selling the Practice: Paul reflects on his transition out of daily practice ownership, focusing on his passion for coaching and how he's found fulfillment beyond the dental chair.

• Real Talk on the Challenges of Practice Ownership: Both Ashley and Paul get real about the emotional and psychological toll of being a business owner and the importance of finding balance and joy in the journey.

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- "Growth isn't just about hitting numbers; it's about finding what lights you up and focusing on what truly brings you joy."

• "You can maximize your practice by keeping as much in-house as possible, but you also have to recognize when it's time to let go of the tasks that don't fulfill you."

• "Building a great team isn't just about hiring; it's about consistently training, calibrating, and creating a culture where people feel valued and supported."

Connect with Dr. Paul Etchison:

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• Website: www.dentalpracticeheroes.com - Discover more about Paul’s coaching services, books, and resources for dentists.

• Podcast: Dental Practice Heroes Podcast - Tune in for more insights and tips on growing a successful dental practice.

• Facebook: Paul Etchison - Reach out to Paul for more personal connections and updates.

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• Books: Check out Paul's books, Dental Practice Hero and Dental Practice Hero 2, available on Amazon.

• Voices of Dentistry* Reflect on Paul's impactful presentation at this renowned dental conference.

• Upcoming Retreats: Hear about the possibility of Paul speaking at future dental retreats hosted by Ashley—stay tuned!

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Episode Summary: In this lively and personal episode of "The Making Of," Dr. Ashley Joves is joined by her husband, Brian Joves, as they dive into the latest happenings at Smile & Co., their recent family adventures, and the exciting upcoming retreat in Vail, Colorado. From discussing the growth of their dental practice to navigating the challenges of family vacations, this episode offers a blend of professional insights and relatable life moments. Plus, get all the details on this year’s incredible retreat lineup and why you don’t want to miss it!

What You’ll Learn:

• Growth at Smile & Co.: Ashley shares updates on the practice's expansion, including the addition of a new hygienist and the search for another motivated dentist to join the team.
• Retreat 2024 Preview: Get an inside look at the upcoming retreat in Vail, Colorado, featuring top-notch speakers like Dr. Scott Luna, Dr. Chris Ramsey, Dr. Rob Ritter, and more. Learn how you can attend for free with a golden ticket from the retreat's sponsors.
• Family Vacation Tales: Hear about the Joves family’s recent cruise and Disney World adventure, including the highs, lows, and a tropical storm named Debbie.
• The Balance of Work and Life: Brian and Ashley discuss the challenges of balancing a busy dental practice, family life, and planning a major retreat, all while trying to squeeze in some much-needed vacation time.
• Growth Mindset and Leadership: Reflect on the importance of a growth mindset in both personal and professional life, inspired by recent podcast guests like Dr. Adamo Notarantonio.

Key Quotes:

• "Growth isn’t just about numbers and profitability; it’s about evolving as a human, a dentist, and striving to be 1% better every day."
• "The retreat isn’t just about learning; it’s about creating lasting relationships and unforgettable experiences with like-minded professionals."
• "People don’t just attend our retreat for the content—they come for the connections and the unique experiences we offer."

Connect with Dr. Ashley Joves:

• Instagram: AshleyJovesDDS
• Smile & Co.: www.smileandcompany.com

Retreat Information:

• Retreat Website: TheMakingOfPodcast.com/Retreat
• Golden Ticket Sponsors: Find out how you can attend this year’s retreat for free by signing up with one of our amazing sponsors!

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Welcome to another episode of "The Making Of" podcast! Today, we have a very special guest, the GOAT of cosmetic dentistry, Dr. Adamo Notarantonio. Join Dr. Ashley Joves as she delves into Dr. Adamo's incredible journey, from his humble beginnings to becoming a world-renowned cosmetic dentist and educator. Learn about his passion for photography, the secrets behind his successful practice, and the story of how he co-founded Impress Courses with Dr. Amanda Seay. This episode is packed with inspiration, practical advice, and a whole lot of fun!

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What You’ll Learn:

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Dr. Adamo's Backstory: Discover how Dr. Adamo's Italian roots and early experiences shaped his career in dentistry.

Cosmetic Dentistry Mastery: Insights into Dr. Adamo's approach to cosmetic dentistry, including patient consultations, handling difficult cases, and maintaining high standards.

Partnership Dynamics: Learn about the secrets to a successful partnership and how Dr. Adamo navigated his partnership in private practice.

Education and Mentorship: The importance of continuous learning and mentorship in Dr. Adamo's career, including his journey through the AACD accreditation process.

Impress Courses: The origin story of Impress Courses, how Dr. Adamo and Dr. Amanda Seay came together, and what makes their courses stand out in the dental education field.

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Key Quotes:

"You have to leave your ego at the door to make a partnership work. Respect and trust are key."

"Every process in education should be about growth and bettering yourself for your patients."

"The hardest lesson I learned was not saying no fast enough to the wrong patients."

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Connect with Dr. Adamo Notarantonio:

Instagram: @AdamoElvis

Impress Courses: @ImpressCourses https://imprescourses.com/

Connect with Dr. Ashley Joves:

Instagram: @AshleyJovesDDS

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Facebook: The Making Of a Dental Startup Join us for The Retreat in Vail www.TheMakingOfPodcast.com/Retreat

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In this episode of "The Making Of," Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the esteemed Dr. Rob Ritter, a veteran in the dental field with over 31 years of experience. Dr. Ritter shares invaluable insights on navigating the complexities of dental practice management, overcoming team challenges, and the importance of continuous learning. Tune in to discover how Dr. Ritter's long-term decision-making approach and commitment to excellence have shaped his successful career.

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What You’ll Learn: ‍

Revisiting Challenges: Dr. Ritter reflects on lessons learned from his 31 years in dentistry, including the importance of making strategic long-term decisions and not holding on to underperforming team members.

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Practice Management: Gain insights into managing team dynamics, patient billing practices, and implementing changes that enhance the efficiency and profitability of your practice.

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Feedback and Adaptation: Learn from the feedback of previous guest Ramsey, addressing common issues like burnout and frustration among dentists, and how to maintain control in your practice.

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Continuous Improvement: Dr. Ritter emphasizes the value of attending courses and engaging with other professionals to inspire new ideas and keep your practice evolving.

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Upcoming Events: Get excited for Dr. Ritter’s upcoming protocol course in August and his speaking engagements including The Making Of Retreat in Vail!, where he’ll share even more of his expertise.

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Key Quotes:

"Every decision I make was not always the right one, but I always try to do the long-term decision making, not the short term."

"It's your practice, your name on the door, your reputation. Make it happen."

"We are not here to save the patient money; we are here to provide the best care and save their teeth for a lifetime."

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Connect with Dr. Rob Ritter:

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Instagram: DrRobRitter

Protocol Course Information: www.theprotocollive.com/

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Connect with Ashley Joves:

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Instagram: AshleyJovesDDS

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Facebook: The Making Of a Dental Startup

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In this episode of The Making Of, Dr. Ashley Joves was joined by Dr. Scott Leune on this LIVE episode to our Facebook group.

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From Startups to Multi-Practice Success: Dr. Scott Leune discusses his innovative course on growing dental practices from a single location to multiple locations, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and effective management.

Breaking New Ground with ScottLeune.com: Dr. Leune announces his new brand, ScottLeune.com, detailing his departure from Breakaway and Dental Whale, and introducing fresh, updated content and seminars aimed at dental professionals.

Team Management & Accountability: Insightful discussion on the importance of structured communication, regular audits, and effective team training to maintain a cohesive and productive work environment across multiple locations.

Exciting Future Plans & Retreat Announcement: Dr. Leune reveals his plans for new companies and his upcoming role as a keynote speaker at The Retreat in Vail, emphasizing the value of immersive, interactive learning experiences for dental professionals.

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Connect with Dr. Scott Leune:

Instagram: @Dr.Scott.Leune

Website: ScottLeune.com

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Join Us in Vail: Don’t miss out on The Retreat, where you can learn from top dental experts, including Dr. Scott Leune, in a unique and engaging environment. www.TheMakingOfPodcast.com/Retreat

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Are you ready to dive into a story of courage, transformation, and groundbreaking success in the world of dentistry? In this episode, I’m sitting down with the incredible Dr. Connie Wang, a dentist who’s redefining the norms and making waves with her journey from pharmacy to dentistry. Trust me, you don’t want to miss this one!

Dr. Connie Wang’s story is not just about changing careers; it’s about following your passion, embracing vulnerability, and the power of communication in healthcare. Whether you’re a budding professional or simply seeking inspiration, this episode is packed with insights that will motivate you to chase your dreams and create meaningful connections in your field.

Here’s What You’ll Learn:1. From Pharmacy to Dentistry: A Journey of Self-Discovery * Dr. Connie Wang shares her unconventional path, switching from a pharmacy career to finding her true calling in dentistry. Hear how she navigated this major shift and the pivotal moments that shaped her journey. It’s a tale of resilience, persistence, and discovering what truly lights you up! 2. Building an Engaged Online Community * Discover how Dr. Wang grew her Instagram following and launched her podcast, “Just a Quick Pinch.” She reveals the secrets behind her storytelling techniques and how sharing her authentic experiences helped her connect deeply with young women in healthcare. 3. Mastering the Art of Communication in Dentistry * Dr. Wang dives into the essential yet often overlooked skill of effective communication with patients. She recounts a challenging patient case that tested her skills and shares valuable lessons on handling difficult interactions with grace and empathy. 4. The Importance of Self-Care and Therapy * Openly discussing her journey with therapy, Dr. Wang highlights the significance of mental health support for healthcare professionals. Learn why prioritizing your emotional well-being is crucial for providing the best care to your patients. 5. Networking and Mentorship: The Power of Community * Reflecting on her experiences at the Making of a Retreat, Dr. Wang talks about the transformative power of connecting with like-minded professionals. Get insights into how these relationships have fueled her growth and how you can benefit from similar opportunities. 6. Looking Ahead: Aspirations and Future Goals * What’s next for Dr. Connie Wang? She shares her aspirations to continue impacting the dental field through public speaking and mentoring. Be inspired by her vision and learn how to set and pursue your own ambitious goals.

Fun and Personal Moments: Rapid-Fire Fun: Dr. Wang and I play a quick round of “This or That,” sharing our takes on Instagram vs. TikTok, manicures vs. pedicures, and our favorite pop stars. Spoiler alert: We’re both Beliebers! * Party Trick Revelation: Dr. Wang’s unique party trick isn’t what you’d expect—she has a knack for finding herself in deep, meaningful conversations at social gatherings. * Cultural Reflections*: We delve into Dr. Wang’s background as an Asian-American and how her family’s support played a pivotal role in her career decisions and personal growth.

Episode Highlights: Career Pivot Inspiration: Dr. Wang’s transition from pharmacy to dentistry is a testament to following your heart and not being afraid to start over. If you’re considering a career change, her story will resonate deeply. * Authentic Storytelling: Learn how Dr. Wang’s genuine approach to sharing her journey has created a strong, engaged community online. * Handling Tough Situations with Patients: Gain insights into the art of communication in dentistry and how to manage challenging patient interactions with empathy and professionalism. * The Role of Therapy in Professional Success: Dr. Wang’s openness about her experience with therapy sheds light on the importance of mental health in achieving career fulfillment. * The Magic of Dental Retreats*: Hear about Dr. Wang’s experiences at dental retreats and the lasting impact of connecting with peers in a supportive, enriching environment.

Join the Conversation: Connect with Dr. Connie Wang: Follow her on Instagram at @drconnie_wang and tune in to her podcast "Just a Quick Pinch" on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. * Explore the Making of a Retreat*: Interested in attending the next retreat? Reach out to Ashley Joves or Dr. Connie Wang for details on special offers for new grads and how to join the upcoming retreat in Vail.

Quote of the Episode:"Once you have the drive, you can really achieve anything. People always say, ‘How did you do that? It sounds so hard.’ I had no choice; you just wake up and do it. Before you know it, you get through it." - Dr. Connie Wang

Dive into this episode and get ready to be inspired by Dr. Connie Wang’s incredible journey. Whether you’re in healthcare or any other field, her story is a powerful reminder that it’s never too late to pursue your dreams and make a meaningful impact.

Resources and Links: Follow Dr. Connie Wang on Instagram: @drconnie_wang * Listen to "Just a Quick Pinch" Podcast: Available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify * Learn More About the Making of a Retreat*: Connect with Ashley Joves or Dr. Connie Wang for special offers and details.

Keep chasing those dreams, Start Up Crew, and remember to prioritize your passion and well-being along the way!

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Introduction:

• Dr. Ashley and Brian discuss the reason behind recording the episode, emphasizing Ashley's tendency to avoid discussing events in the moment.

The Grand Opening Party Recap:

• The grand opening of Smiling Co Roseville took place, a significant event delayed by 9 months from the actual opening.
• This marked the first major post-COVID event and the first event where Ashley didn't manage every detail personally, highlighting the trust placed in her team, especially new team members Kelly and Judy.

Team Contributions:

• Kelly and Judy receive special recognition for their pivotal roles in organizing the event. Kelly, despite being new to the dental field, took the lead on organizing, which included handling swag, catering, and coordination with local businesses for donations and services.

Community Engagement:

• The event saw a great turnout, including many from the local Roseville community and the Chamber of Commerce. Ashley reflects on the strong community support that Smiling Co events typically receive.

Reflections on Leadership and Delegation:

• Ashley discusses the challenges and rewards of delegating responsibilities. This approach allowed the event to be successful without her direct involvement in every detail.
• The importance of trusting her team and letting go of control is emphasized as a growth point for Ashley.

Event Highlights:

• The episode details a humorous moment involving a large banner threatening to fall during Ashley’s speech, which was saved by Brian and another attendee.

Emotional Impact and Personal Growth:

• Ashley shares her emotional journey, discussing the balance between her professional responsibilities and personal growth. The grand opening acted as a moment of reflection on her journey and the impact of her work.

Entrepreneurial Insights:

• The conversation shifts to a broader discussion on entrepreneurship, including the risks and rewards. They reflect on the quote by Alex Horsi about the known costs for unknown payoffs in entrepreneurship.
• Ashley and Brian delve into the importance of understanding one’s true motivations beyond monetary goals, emphasizing impact and community engagement.

Closing Thoughts:

• The episode concludes with a candid discussion about personal challenges, including imposter syndrome and the pressures of maintaining a public persona.
• They reaffirm the value of community and support in entrepreneurship, and the personal satisfaction derived from meaningful work.

Next Steps:

• They hint at upcoming events and encourage listeners to continue engaging with the community and supporting each other in their entrepreneurial journeys.

Conclusion:

• A heartfelt thank you to listeners for their ongoing support and a reminder of the importance of community in both personal and professional growth.

This episode provides a deep dive into the challenges and triumphs of running a business, the importance of community support, and the personal growth that comes from entrepreneurship.

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Welcome to "The Making of Retreat 2024" at the luxurious Four Seasons in Vail, Colorado!
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Dr. Ashley Joves and co-host Collin Al-Samarrie dive deep into the exciting preparations for the most anticipated event of the year—The Making of Retreat 2024. Join them for an insider's look at the meticulous planning behind the scenes, and discover what makes this retreat a must-attend event.

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Planning in Action: Ashley and Colin share a casual morning discussion from Ashley’s home, buzzing with excitement and laughter as they plan the Retreat scheduled for less than six months away.

Venue Spotlight - Four Seasons, Vail: Known for its opulence and charm, the venue promises an unforgettable experience. Neither Ashley nor Colin has visited Vail before, but its reputation precedes it as a haven for the affluent, guaranteeing a 'bougie' retreat atmosphere.

Logistical Challenges: From organizing how to transport retreat materials to navigating the intricacies of hosting an out-of-state event, the duo shares their strategies and humorous anecdotes about overcoming these hurdles.

Why Vail?: This retreat marks their first venture out of California, bringing fresh excitement and a bit of nervous anticipation. The choice of Vail aligns with their standard of luxury and community, ensuring attendees experience the best of what the retreat has to offer.

Sneak Peek into Retreat Activities: Listen as they hint at some of the planned activities, including exclusive excursions and networking opportunities that blend professional growth with adventurous leisure.

Join us this September in Vail for all the fun, growth, and inspiration you need!

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Whether you're a seasoned retreat veteran or a first-timer curious about combining professional development with luxurious relaxation, 'The Making of Retreat 2024' is tailored to offer something special for everyone. Join Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin Al-Samarrie for what promises to be more than just a conference—it's an experience designed to inspire, connect, and rejuvenate.

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In this episode of "The Making of a Dental Startup," host Dr. Ashley Joves is thrilled to welcome Dr. Brice Gilliam, an orthodontist and a real-life TV star from the hit home renovation show "Making Modern with Brook and Brice" on the Magnolia Network. Dr. Gilliam shares his journey from being a first-generation dentist to opening his solo practice, Elevation Orthodontics, in Nashville, Tennessee, and how he balances his orthodontic career with his passion for design alongside his wife, Brooke, through their construction company, Deep South Modern.Key Highlights:Introduction to Dr. Brice Gilliam:First-generation dentist, graduated from Meharry Medical College School of Dentistry, specialized in orthodontics at Howard University.Opened Elevation Orthodontics in 2019, focusing exclusively on adult orthodontic care.Co-stars with his wife, Brooke, in "Making Modern with Brook and Brice," showcasing their home renovation projects.

Elevation Orthodontics: A Unique Concept:

Dr. Gilliam discusses the inspiration behind creating an orthodontic practice catering exclusively to adults, emphasizing the need for a space where adults feel comfortable receiving orthodontic care.

The Intersection of Dentistry and Design:

A look into how Dr. Gilliam's passion for design influences his approach to orthodontics and the aesthetically pleasing environment he has created at Elevation Orthodontics.

Challenges and Triumphs:

Dr. Gilliam shares the challenges he faced opening his practice right before the COVID-19 pandemic and how resilience and creativity helped him navigate through the early days of his startup.

Deep South Modern and "Making Modern with Brook and Brice":

The story behind Deep South Modern, their construction company, and how they landed their TV show on the Magnolia Network. Dr. Gilliam provides insight into balancing filming, design work, and orthodontics.

Advice for Aspiring Dental Entrepreneurs:

Dr. Gilliam offers advice to dental professionals considering starting their practices, emphasizing the importance of cash flow, community building, and staying true to one's vision.

Looking Ahead:

Future projects for both Elevation Orthodontics and Deep South Modern, including their ongoing commitment to innovative design and providing exceptional orthodontic care.
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Connect with Dr. Brice Gilliam:

Instagram: @DrBrice_ and @BrookAndBrice for more on their dental and design adventures.

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Dr. Brice Gilliam's journey is a testament to the power of merging professional expertise with personal passions to create a fulfilling and impactful career. Whether it's designing smiles at Elevation Orthodontics or dream renovations on Magnolia Network, Dr. Gilliam and his wife Brooke continue to inspire and innovate in both the dental and design worlds.

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This week on "The Making of Smile & Co.," join Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin Al-Sammarie for a special 15-minute power session that's both insightful and packed with laughs. Listen in as they dive into the nitty-gritty of what's been cooking at Smile & Co. Get ready for a deep dive into our newly minted organizational chart and a sneak peek into an upcoming project that's got us both buzzing with excitement! 📈

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Organizational Mastery: Ever wondered how practices keeps everything running smoothly, especially with two locations? We're peeling back the curtain to reveal the creation of our very first organizational chart. Discover how defining roles and responsibilities is revolutionizing our workflow and setting us up for success. 🎥

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Behind The Scenes of an Upcoming Project: Hold onto your seats because Smile & Co is about to be part of a full-blown production! We're talking 11 crew members, cameras rolling, and perhaps... a national commercial in the making? This segment is all about the whirlwind preparation and the excitement bubbling up at our practice. Remember, we're not just creating smiles; we're making memories, tackling challenges, and building a community. And we'd love for you to be part of it. Drop us a comment or send a message; let's keep the dialogue going. Here's to making more than just smiles, together. See you next week for more updates and adventures from Smile & Co! 🎉💕

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In this week's episode of The Making of Smile & CO, Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin Al-Samarrie give you the insider's look and dive into the nitty-gritty of business operations, challenges, and triumphs. We're tackling the tough stuff. Reflecting on the implementation of new systems in the office and the rollercoaster week that followed. From staffing snafus to strategic shifts, Ashley and Colin open up about the realities of running a multi-faceted business.

Highlights:

Monday Madness: The team faced unexpected challenges with staff illnesses, leading to Colin stepping into unfamiliar roles. The authenticity and understanding from clients shine through as a beacon of community support.

Strategic Pivots: A heartfelt departure of a key team member post-maternity leave triggers a cascade of adjustments. Plus, the tough decisions around staff restructuring and navigating the complexities of insurance affiliations.
Leadership Decisions: In-depth discussions on operational shifts, focusing on streamlining services and enhancing client experiences. Ashley and Colin share their decision-making process, aiming for sustainability and growth.

Future Focus: The commitment to a three-month intensive focus on Smile & Co., prioritizing internal training, marketing, and customer service excellence. A candid look at the challenges of balancing multiple ventures and the strategic decision to concentrate efforts where it matters most.

Until Next Time: Keep dreaming, keep pivoting, and let's make the magic happen. See you in the next episode!

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In this special episode, guest host Dr. Brian fills in for Dr. Ashley, joined by Dr. Nick to dive deep into the six-month progress of Limitless Dental. Despite facing challenges such as staffing and balancing clinical duties with business management, Dr. Nick shares the impressive growth and successes of his practice. From expanding office days to hitting remarkable production numbers, and the strategic moves in marketing and patient care, this episode offers a candid look into the realities of dental practice management and growth.

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Key Points Discussed:

• Introduction of Dr. Nick: Dr. Nick steps in to share his journey, offering well wishes to Dr. Ashley.
• Six-Month Milestone: Dr. Nick discusses hitting the six-month mark in the practice, detailing the expansion of office days, construction of new surgical suites, and the challenges and successes faced.
• Impressive Growth: With an average of 125k a month in production, Dr. Nick outlines the strategies leading to the practice's success, highlighting the importance of marketing and the struggle with staffing issues.
• Expansion and Future Plans: The conversation covers the rapid pace of expansion, including building out new operatories and planning for future growth, emphasizing the unexpected speed at which the practice is advancing.
• Marketing Strategies: Dr. Nick dives into the specifics of his marketing approach, including social media influence, targeted mailers, and specialized campaigns for dental implants, sharing insights on reaching different demographics.
• Staffing Solutions: The challenges of hiring and retaining staff in a competitive environment are discussed, alongside innovative solutions to keep the practice running smoothly.
• The Vision for Limitless Dental: Dr. Nick shares his ambition to avoid becoming a "drill and fill" office, focusing instead on life-changing dental services and the importance of continuous learning and improvement.
• Limitless Coaching Initiative: The episode introduces the upcoming coaching and mentoring initiative aimed at helping new dentists and students navigate the complexities of dental practice ownership and growth.

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Memorable Quotes:

• "The hardest thing has just been the staff at this point, honestly, but everything else is great." - Dr. Nick
• "It's not just about doing cleanings and fillings; it's about changing lives with the work we do." - Dr. Nick

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• Visit the Limitless Dental website for more information and updates.
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In this week's episode of "The Making of Smile & Co," Ashley Joves welcomes back Collin Al-Samarrie, who oversees clinical operations for Smile & Co.

They delve into operational aspects of Smile & Co, discussing inefficiencies in meetings across offices and the switch to in-person huddles for better productivity. The discussion covers the daily routine of preparing route slips, which facilitate patient appointments and financial transactions, enhancing communication and efficiency within the team.

They then explore the use of technology and process improvements in the practice, such as introducing walkie-talkies for better communication among staff, and implementing a project management software for streamlined operations. Challenges like equipment failures and the importance of having a solid team to manage the larger Roseville office are highlighted.

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Join us in this revealing episode of "The Making of Podcast" as your co-host Dr. Ashley Joves and special guest, the co-host of Little Black Dress Pod and Smile & Co.’s clinical lead, Collin, delve into the latest developments at Smile & Co. From strategic shifts back to network with Delta Dental to expanding operational insights, this episode is a deep dive into the complexities of running and evolving a dental practice in today's dynamic landscape.

Key Points Discussed:

Back to Delta Dental Network: Dr. Joves and Collin discuss the strategic decision to rejoin the Delta Dental Network at Smile & Co.'s first location, reflecting on the impacts of initially going out of network and the motivations behind their return.

Operational Challenges and Solutions: Insights into overcoming operational hurdles, including team turnover, culture shifts, and the importance of redefining systems for efficiency and cohesion across multiple locations.

Patient Care and Practice Growth: The duo shares their approach to patient care, the introduction of new scheduling strategies, and how they balance between high-quality service and the realities of insurance-driven patient decisions.

2024 Retreat Planning: Exciting details about the upcoming 2024 Retreat in Vail, Colorado, at the Four Seasons, promising an unforgettable experience of learning, networking, and adventure for dental professionals.

The Power of Mastermind Groups: A conversation on the value of mastermind groups for dental professionals seeking deep, meaningful connections and real-world advice on practice management and growth.

Notable Quotes:

‍"It's not just about being in or out of network; it's about finding the right balance that allows us to provide exceptional care while navigating the business realities of dentistry." - Dr. Ashley Joves

"Every challenge is an opportunity to learn and improve. Whether it's adjusting our operational strategies or how we communicate with patients, it's all part of the journey." - Collin

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(This episode originally aired 7/04/2022 - Dr. Scott Leune will be speaking again at our Sonoma Retreat 2023!)

Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour:

• To do a #startup in this economy?

• Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups

• Finding the right team

• Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy

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The Retreat 2023 is coming this November! Dr. Ashley would like you to get to know our speakers. Allow us to introduce Dr. Kyle Stanley!

Dr. Kyle Stanley, an international speaker and prominent figure in dentistry, has shifted his focus to addressing critical topics related to mental health, burnout, depression, and anxiety among dental professionals. He was once at the pinnacle of his clinical career but experienced extreme stress, even considering quitting dentistry. However, he embarked on a journey of self-discovery and explored positive psychology and the psychology of overachievers, which led him to prioritize his mental well-being.

Dr. Stanley founded the Light Side Academy in response to the need for mental health support within the dental profession. The academy offers an online course, bi-monthly support groups, Mastermind groups, and live courses, aiming to help dental professionals with their mental and relational health.

In an upcoming event called "The Retreat," Dr. Stanley will be a keynote speaker, addressing various misconceptions in dentistry and the importance of leadership. He emphasizes the need for dentists to appreciate and support their employees better. The event promises a deep and meaningful discussion on these crucial issues, and it's an opportunity for attendees to connect with like-minded colleagues.

If you love the show, please like, share, and leave reviews for the podcast, as Ashley and Brian continue to share their unique insights and experiences with the dental community. Stay tuned for more episodes of "The Making of Smile & Co" as they navigate the world of dentistry with passion, resilience, and authenticity.

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Welcome, welcome, welcome, my lovelies! Buckle up, because this episode is a true treat for all of us. We've got none other than the amazing Dr. Andi-Jean Miro gracing us with her presence. If you've somehow missed the magic of Dr. Miro's work, you've probably been living under a rock! Trust me, she's a cosmetic genius who's setting the aesthetics world on fire.

Highlights:

• Dr. Miro's awe-inspiring attention to detail in her photography and cosmetic cases.
• The incredible legacy she's carving out after starting with Drs. Larry Rosenthal and Michael Apa, and the inspiring story of how she's blazing her own trail and making her mark in the industry.
• Picture this: Dr. Andi-Jean Miro and I having an absolute blast, delving into her journey, her inspirations, and her challenges. We reminisce about our Insta-connection and our first meeting at an event. And guess what? I've had a secret girl crush on her for ages! (Oops, the secret's out now.)
• Dr. Miro shares some deeply personal moments of loss—her mother, her brother, a close friend. It's truly humbling to see how she's channeled her strength into her journey. She's the epitome of resilience, and it's a reminder that behind every smile, there's often an untold story.
• We chat about how Dr. Miro handles her patients' sky-high expectations. We've all been there, right? Those patients with mechanical pencils, sketching their dream smiles on paper. Dr. Miro's insights on patient consultations and setting the stage for success are pure gold.
• Dr. Miro drops knowledge bombs on effective communication. From prepping patients for possible outcomes to nurturing mutual understanding, her approach is like a symphony of smiles. It's all about creating a harmonious journey from the very beginning.

As many of you may know, Dr. Miro is going to be one of the keynote speakers at the upcomine The Making of a Dental Startup Retreat in Novemeber. Dr. Miro and I are excited about the upcoming retreat—where real talk, real emotions, and real connections thrive. It's a safe space to share, reflect, and support each other. Can't wait for you to join us!

Thank you all for listening and watching this episode with Dr. Andi-Jean Miro is a symphony of authenticity and inspiration. Remember, we're all on unique journeys, and sometimes, the most dazzling smiles come from the deepest battles. Stay strong, keep smiling, and catch you in the next episode of "The Making Of" and "Little Black Dress Pod"!

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In this episode of "The Making of Smile & Co" podcast, co-hosts Ashley Joves DDS and Brian Joves MD take listeners on a journey through the highs and lows of their endeavor to open a new dental practice, Smile & Co Number Two.

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1. Introduction: Ashley and Brian discuss the recent progress and updates since their previous recording. They hint at the exciting developments in store.‍
2. Upcoming Retreat: The hosts announce the eagerly awaited "Making of a Retreat Part Two," set to take place in Sonoma. They emphasize the intimate setting and the focus on mental health, wellness, and building strong relationships within the dental community.‍
3. Dream Office Unveiled: Listeners get an inside look at the roller-coaster ride that was the process of opening the dream office. From meticulous planning to the mad rush of construction, Ashley and Brian share their experience of turning their vision into a stunning reality.‍
4. Pressure and Self-Doubt: Amidst the excitement, Ashley candidly reveals the emotional toll the journey has taken. She shares personal struggles with stress, panic attacks, and the pressure to succeed. The hosts emphasize the importance of well-being, both personally and professionally.‍
5. Lessons Learned: The episode concludes on a reflective note. Ashley and Brian remind listeners that success is a journey, and the office, while a remarkable achievement, is just one part of their story. They encourage the audience to celebrate wins, learn from losses, and support each other.
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If you love the show, please like, share, and leave reviews for the podcast, as Ashley and Brian continue to share their unique insights and experiences with the dental community. Stay tuned for more episodes of "The Making of Smile & Co" as they navigate the world of dentistry with passion, resilience, and authenticity.

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In this week's episode, Dr. Ashley is joined by Forrest Wiederman, Vice President of dental financing for Bank of America to discuss all things related to financing your startup!

This is a LIVE webinar that they did to a group of northern CA doctors that are considering making the plunge into practice ownership. If you are interested in being a part of conversations like this, make sure to joint the Facebook Group: The Making of a Dental Startup!!

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In this episode of The Making of Limitless Dental… Dr. Nick and Dr. Ashley catch up on all the happenings over in Jersey City!

Listen in as they discuss:

Construction Updates and where is Limitless right now?

Why has there been a 6 week stand still?

Technology, Technology, Technology

Growth Mindset

and much more!!!

Stay tuned until the end for a very special announcement that Dr. Nick and Dr. Ashley have about The Retreat in Sonoma this November

The best place to find Dr. Nick is on Instagram @dr.nickc and @limitlessdentaljc

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In this episode of The Making of Smile & Co… Dr. Ashley and Collin answer questions LIVE in the Facebook group!

Listen in as they discuss:

Construction updates on the Roseville office

Accepting the realities of going out of network/ fee for service in a competitive market

The things that Dr. Ashley would do differently if she were starting Smile & Co Folsom all over again

and so much more!

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iPad

Una Pizza

Dominos

TDM Ground Marketing Course

Sandy Pardue

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Aetna

Unlock the PPO

Kasper

The Bar Method

Darien Moms Facebook Group

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi just opened up her practice in February 2023!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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In this episode of The Making Of... Dr. Ashley welcomes Dr. Rob Ritter!

Dr. Ashley has not stopped talking about Dr. Ritter, Dr. Chris Ramsey and The Protocol since she took their course this past winter, so of course she had to have them on the show!

In this episode, listen for an amazing discussion on:

Mindset

Branding

Marketing

Closing bigger cases!

and making NO COMPROMISES!!

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The Protocol, per their website is "The course we have developed after a combined 46 years of dentistry, completing continuums from Strupp, Dawson, Pankey, Spear and Kois. Putting it all together and making it work in your practice is the goal. We cover internet marketing, social media engagement, digital photography, the all important consult, digital chairside scanning, digital design with the lab, preparations, core buildups, Bis-Acryl temps, PMMA’s, color selection thru try in, final cementation. It’s all here in a concise, focused, interactive and open atmosphere in gorgeous Jupiter-Palm Beach Gardens. Please join us for the the course and leave with the knowledge and ability that you always wanted to provide to your patients."

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In this episode of The Making of Smile & Co… Dr. Ashley and her husband Brian take us on a whirlwind journey of the last few weeks. They cover everything from updates on the new office to Dr. Ashley’s experience with Tony Robbins’ Unleash the Power Within, and back to planning the second retreat for our amazing group!

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In this week's episode of The Making of Smile & Co, Dr. Ashley and Brian discuss all the updates regarding the Folsom location and the construction site that will be the Roseville location.

They discuss continuing education, finding rest, and Dr. Ashley continues to look for her health.

GO HERE to see a tour of the current construction site https://youtu.be/Pa4yHcLKlRU

DISCLAIMER: Dr. Ashley is not at her peak self in this one, thank you for your patience 😜

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EPISODE TEN: FIRST DAY

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Milton and king wallpaper

Kasper‍

Unlock the PPO

Josh Hampson - website creator

Michael & Minal Sampat's Pediatric Dental Marketing course

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

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Remember that Naomi's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Naomi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nks7499

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Naomi's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.naomisedani/

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Naomi's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lildentesmiles/

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p.s. Some links are affiliate links, which means that if you choose to make a purchase, I will earn a commission. This commission comes at no additional cost to you. Please understand that we have experience with these products/ company, and I recommend them because they are helpful and useful, not because of the small commissions we make if you decide to buy something. Please do not spend any money unless you feel you need them or that they will help you with your start-up.

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EPISODE NINE: SYSTEMS

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

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Message us through our website here.

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Remember that Naomi's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Naomi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nks7499

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Michael: What's up Naomi? How's it going? Good. How are you doing? Doing pretty good. T today a snowstorm. Snowstorm hit you, right?

Naomi: Yeah, unfortunately, supposedly the biggest one, New York has gotten ak. The only one New York has gotten. Are you serious? Yeah. That's the first snowstorm in the area, basically.

It's crazy. It's like in March.

Michael: Was it, was it like a legit one or were you like, uh,

Naomi: I feel like they were making it out to be like something really bad. Um mm-hmm. . I mean, it definitely snowed and there was freezing rain last night, but it was like all the schools canceled. Everyone was two hour breaks.

Businesses were closing and then we drove, or like we came in by train just so we didn't have to deal with the highway, and it's totally fine. ,

Michael: is it real? So there's nothing No. Is it, has

Naomi: it passed? Uh, yeah. It's not even snowing. Like The snow has stayed and it's definitely there and it's like slushy icy status.

now, but. Nothing wild like New York, it was fine. I don't think Connecticut knows what a snowplow is, but that's all good. Does the snow in Connecticut? No, it definitely does. It's just like the roads here are way worse off than New York roads.

Michael: Oh, I get you. I get you. You don't, they don't, they don't know how to like, to plow in people get, just get stuck.

Gotcha. You. That makes sense. Yeah. So has that set you back today or what has it done?

Naomi: Yeah, um, I had four or five patients on like the calendar today. And three of 'em canceled, yesterday just because of like the snowstorm and snow days and they were gonna have to be home with the kids, blah, blah, blah.

And then we had, I had an op this morning, like a nitrous op and then her brother was gonna be getting a new patient exam and we kept trying to contact them to see if they wanted to reschedule, but she was insistent on coming in, so we opened up the office to be able to see them.

Michael: Were you trying to reschedule people today

Naomi: or.

I mean, I was just asking them, I didn't wanna force the appointment or anything. I know some people just don't feel comfortable driving in snow and mm-hmm. right now. My schedule has a lot of flexibility in open spots, so I didn't mind like being like, Hey, if you're not comfortable, I totally get it.

Yeah.

Michael: So then were they all able to reschedule or were they like, oh, I'll get it back to you, or,

Naomi: um, one of them's getting back to me, she tends to only come here because right across the hall is like that pediatric therapy group. Mm-hmm. and their therapist is supposed to come in on my dental visit with him, so she has to re coordinate that whole thing.

And then the other one is my cousin and her kids . So you better come, we rescheduled her. I was like, you better be coming. Yeah. Yeah. And then the other ones were just the op and the sibling and they definitely came and it was actually good because I got to spend more time with them and. . It was like easier for sure, and I, it turned out to be a good visit, so it's all good.

Now. I'm just here doing admin work.

Michael: Oh, that's good. How long is normally like that new patient or that patient visitation that just happened?

Naomi: I mean, I think if it was like recalls and then more frequently, I wouldn't say it would be take more than 20 minutes, but just because you're trying to get to know the families, you're talking, you're trying to understand what they're coming from.

I would say it takes 30 to 40 minutes and I did some like same day like sealants and all that stuff on him, so.

Michael: Hmm. Yeah. Are you asking for like reviews and referrals already or No.

Naomi: So the mom today, she on her own says she's gonna refer a family friend to us, which was like really sweet. But like I'm starting to ask Beatrice to.

say at the front like, Hey, if you had a great experience, which it sounds like you did, we really love a review, I'll be happy to send you a link once you're home. so we're starting that dialogue here. Mm-hmm. , no one has done it like in our face quite yet. And then 24 hours after the appointment we always send like a follow-up text Hey, we're hoping blah, blah, blah.

Did. Well as you know, we're a brand new business and readings and reviews mean a lot to us. if you enjoyed your experience, we'd love to hear about it and here's a link. Gotcha. So you're doing that now? Yeah. Yeah. We started like those texts. So I have to work with Casper on like if it can be automatic because right now Yeah.

I'm the one that's going in 24 hours after the appointment and sending that text

Michael: message manually all the time.

Naomi: Yeah. Right now. But I think there has to be a way to do it through Casper. Yeah, I was

Michael: gonna say there has to be. Yeah. I would assume,

Naomi: I dunno, they're very good at automation, so

Michael: that's good.

That's good. So far out of all the, I guess, software that you have, has any of 'em been like, I didn't really need this, or, eh, I expected more from you or kind of thing or No?

Naomi: Mm-hmm. , Casper truthfully has been like my, I don't wanna call it saving grace, but I think it's the one that's like showing like a lot of great feedback.

Beatrice, my front desk slash assistant, she loves it. she loves the patient communication, like she loves, like the ease of being able to see everything. the forms are something I'm just still trying to get a little bit more used to, but everything has been like really seamless so far in terms of like, at least the communication side, being able to do whatever I want.

And so I'm, I'm extremely happy, but I love the fact that I don't have like Mango Flex. I don't know what else. Swell.

Michael: I dunno what's like in those Ed Dental, all

Naomi: that stuff. Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Next health, whatever. I'm very happy and as a minimalist myself, I just really appreciate it's a one all be all and one program.

I don't have to like contact all these different people. it's just there. And what's also great on Casper, if none of you guys have like ever demoed it, they have like a little chat button, like on the main desktop page itself. So it's kind of nice that while I'm dealing with an issue or a question comes up, I can still have a chat text with them and they'll be able to fix things.

While my day is going and it's up on a web browser, it's not like a software program that's integrated onto your desktop so I can access it from anywhere. Hmm.

Michael: When it comes to the forms you mentioned, you're still getting used to that. .

Naomi: So theirs is definitely more set up for gps, I think just PS just has a little bit of a different need.

So like the extraction form, ? Mm-hmm. . Um, it's saying please don't smoke after the extraction. . I don't think my , my little seven year old today is gonna be having a cigarette afterwards. Yeah, yeah.

Michael: Yeah.

Naomi: I keep telling the parents, I was like, I'm so sorry. This is an adult form.

I'm still working on the kids form. . Please ignore this part when you're signing the paperwork. .

Michael: Yeah. They're like, oh no, he does. He does. They're like,

Naomi: I, I, I assume Luna is not like smoking. Right? And she's like, no. I was like, okay. Just making sure ,

Michael: uh, that's funny. Okay. So just stuff like that you have to adjust.

Naomi: Yeah. Yeah. Okay. That's good. I'm learning. I'm learning as we go. So far it's been Okay. .

Michael: And then you also started your work, huh? Or your associateship.

Naomi: Yeah. Yeah, so that's, I'm actually gonna be there for three days this week. Um, my boss that's usually there three times a week. He just got married last weekend, so he's kind of escaping for a couple weeks.

So I opted to cover him cuz I haven't had a job since December. The bills are gonna be coming, so I figured might as well work the next three days and I'll just consolidate everyone as much as I can.

Michael: Okay. That's cool. You're working what, three days?

Naomi: typically I'm there Wednesdays and Thursdays, but this week I'll be there Wednesday, Thursdays, Friday.

Michael: Gotcha. Okay. Have you done any marketing since last week?

Naomi: So I'm trying to reach out to one of the most local schools. right now, the daycares, we had dropped them off cupcakes and like tote bags for the employees. So I've been trying to contact the director. like about doing a presentation for the little kids.

turns out like a few days after we went, some other pediatric dental office went and dropped off toothbrushes. So the director was getting us confused with them and blah, blah, blah. But basically he just said send him over an email. What we'd like to do, he's gonna forward it to the teachers and see which teachers wouldn't mind us

Michael: Did you

Naomi: forward the email? No, I literally just found this out last night, so, okay. That was part of my plan today to send an email, but I also don't wanna just send like a little text, email with like, bullet points. I think it would be a good idea for me to have maybe a small presentation or p d f like thing about this is like what I usually do, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

just so I can have it for like future daycares or school presentations.

Michael: Do you have something like a presentation already, or No?

Naomi: I have an idea of what I would wanna do, but it really depends on the age of the kids. , like I think for more of a daycare sort of developmental thing, like having them, for example, you can do a happy tooth and like a sad tooth and kind of put foods mm-hmm.

that like go towards a happy tooth or the small sad tooth. Another one would just be taking like a toothbrush and they can dip it in white paint and paint the tooth with the toothbrush. There's like little things like that just kind of just depends on what the teacher is up to.

But I wanna be able to have, marketing materials also available as well. So outside of like the toothbrushes, I wanna be able to have like a small little, not just business card, but like a little detailed sort of like, I don't know what you call postcard. Yeah. Mm-hmm. , I guess a postcard.

Mm-hmm. like some more bullet points that are a little bit more, um, catchy and stuff like that. So I'm just trying to make sure I have all the right stuff. Like available too. Yeah. And then the other marketing thing is we're having like a five day local business giveaway. starting next week. Mm-hmm.

So I've been in contact with a few of the businesses in the Darien area. Um, three or four of them have offered to donate some product or services, and we're just gonna be matching each other on the days of the giveaway. Uh, so some like local people can get some swag two of them have been like really, really sweet and like totally on board to help promote me, like both internally as well as like on their social media. Mm-hmm. . So one of them is a local soccer league that just opened up in the past like six months.

So we obviously definitely have the same age groups, like two to eight. they have currently like 50 people in the, 50 kids in the area that are part of their. Soccer league thing. And then in April they're gonna be doing spring registration, which is definitely gonna be even more people at that time.

So they said that I could come in with swag bags and they would be giving it to all the parents for me, which is like really nice of them. So I'm trying to create like marketing materials dedicated to that. Like I'm trying to go the trauma route if your kid has this, here's a few bullet points.

Don't forget to call us. We're also here. You know, stuff like that. And then, um, there's another business, it's like a stretching sort of thing. It's called Limber. Mm-hmm. . But, uh, they have a lot of middle school and high school students, so it's a little bit of a different age group than the soccer one, but they have a lot of like sport athletes as well who come and like, get their services.

Um, a lot of the families like come into their thing and she was like, yeah, just drop off your business cards or whatever else you want. And I'd be happy to give it to anyone who I know who's a family. So. Nice. That's gonna be good.

Michael: Yeah. we literally just came out with an article on the dental marketer.org website about how to do a presentation and get into schools.

I'm reading it right now. There's a sample email reaching out to school administrators if you ever wanted to use it. Um, it's kinda like a good outline, you know what I mean? On saying like, the presentation will be approximately like, you know, this long and we'll cover topics such as the importance of brushing and flossing.

Then you can kind of ensure what you're gonna do, the role of diet, oral health, blah, blah, blah. I don't know.

Naomi: Wait, that sounds like right up my alley. I know that in the marketing course you guys have really awesomely covered, like this thing. So that was my goal tonight, which was like, part of why I also didn't wanna send anything out like quite yet.

I wanna be able to go in like sounding like a little bit more professional. Yeah. I was gonna re-listen to that part of the course and like, well

Michael: read this, read this article about you. Like this one is a little bit more like up to which I'm gonna, we're gonna add it to the. Of course here pretty soon.

But if you want to, um, look into this one, cause I think that would be cool. Also, at the same time I wanted to ask you social media-wise, what are you doing?

Naomi: So I have, uh, someone who's doing graphics for me, she's putting out 12 graphics like a month. Um, I don't know if you can even get access to it, like right now while we're talking, but,

Michael: it Instagram or

Naomi: what?

My, my Instagram. it's a little Denti Smiles, but basically I just sent her my branding stuff. I sent her some like pinpoints of like things I wanna cover for the month. So we just actually had a call like yesterday. My goal is obviously this giveaway for the next, like for next week we're gonna start promoting it.

I'm starting to try to promote educational content through reels, um, and then. . I also have just, one of the things I keep getting a lot of questions from parents, just because it's on my website quite yet, is what insurances am I in network with? And that's something A, I'm working on the website side, but B, I wanna now start like publicizing through social media.

I was waiting to get in network with few more before I started putting the word about it out there. And I also created an in-house membership plan, so I just sent her all those details. So that's gonna be starting to get pushed out during the month of March.

Michael: Gotcha. So do you guys have like a specific day where you're like, this is the day we're gonna create a ton of content for Instagram?

Or is Instagram your main, I guess what's gonna be your main. .

Naomi: Yeah. And anything that's going from Instagram is going straight to like our Facebook page at the moment. And I'm still playing with Facebook ads like a little bit, but what I, I haven't created any specific ad just for Facebook. I've just been boosting some of the posts that are a little bit more engaging, more educational or more about come to little DTI for X, Y, Z.

And I'm just kind of seeing right now like what is biting and what's not biting so that then I can kind of know where do I want my efforts to go into a little bit more. Am I getting more engagement on reels and cool, I'll make a reel. Um, am I getting more from some of the stuff that I spent more time on artistically fine.

Then I'll try to come up with a little bit more creative posts. I just don't wanna keep bleeding money out into something that's not actually gonna be working for the sake of saying it's a Facebook ad. Mm-hmm. . Mm-hmm. . So I'm just trying things out right now with

Michael: the little things that you've been trying out.

Mm-hmm. , I mean, not the little things, a lot of things that you've been trying out, but the little time that you've, I guess, been trying it out. Mm-hmm. , what have you seen where you're like, This looks like it's moving the needle

Naomi: Interestingly, um, one is like my business card logo.

I don't have it with me right now, but it's, I had done like a specialized like photo shoot months ago that I'm gonna plan on be putting out on like social media. Um, they're just like basically taking everyday objects and it's gonna be the way I speak about like dental education mm-hmm. . But in that photo shoot, one of the images was specifically for my business cards and like any sort of related content.

when I posted that on Facebook as like we are opening up February, that one just blew up. Like the amount of dms I was getting about like, oh, I love the creativity, I love this. It got a lot of engagement, I think just like from maybe the way it looked. and then secondly was anything that's been involving my.

which I wasn't expecting. . ,

Michael: you're like my face, which I wasn't

Naomi: expecting. . like, that's a good thing though, I guess, right? No, it's great. Like, thanks guys, like for liking, but I kind thought uh, initially Little DTI was the office and I'm kind of like an actor for a little enti.

Hmm. So I wasn't planning on like promoting me solely as this is Dr. Naomi's office, this is Little Denti. So as a provider I started showing the staff a K, me, and Beatrice. So when I start putting my face out there like a little bit oh, this is Dr. Naomi, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

Those have been getting a lot of more engagement than I was like expecting. So I think I'm just gonna start trying to promote things like of me doing stuff around the office or whatever, not specifically for Dr. Naomi, but just. little dentists, providers, or whatever you wanna call it. Mm-hmm.

Mm-hmm. .

Michael: So, yeah. Are you, are you also taking pictures of you going to these places, where your ground marketing or doing events and stuff like that? Like, that'd be good, I think.

Naomi: Yeah. That was, uh, a mistake I made when we went around and I didn't do that. Mm-hmm. , but, as a small, like refresh, I'm in a medical building and there's seven other businesses in my particular building, but we have a neighborhood build, literally right next door to me is another medical building full of 10 businesses.

they're all owned by the same like landlord. And he gave me all their information so I could connect with them. So I'm gonna be doing stuff with them and I think through them I'm gonna. Showing that like, I'm coming to these businesses, going to the pediatrician's office, blah, blah, blah. The hardest part that I'm actually finding, and maybe it's just because I'm in a suburb and I'm coming from like a city in the city, pretty much every single location and company has a social media page.

Like it's probably one of the most widely used ways to connect with like customers in New York City here. Like not so much, if they do have an Instagram, I would say 60% of them are actually active. There's been some that are just, haven't even been touched since 20 20, 20 21. And then at least like 15% of them just simply do not have Instagrams.

So for example, the pediatrician here, there's two of 'em, Stanford Pediatrics and Healthy Child. Neither of them have Instagrams and I don't know how to show, Hey, I went to blah, blah, blah, and have them possibly repost it or something like that. Just because they don't have an account. .

Michael: Yeah, I wouldn't, try to be a collaborator with them.

I'd just more just take it for the content, you know what I mean? Like, hey, like we're here. And people would be like, oh my God, my kid goes there. Mm-hmm. , you know, and then that's it really. And then you can like, do the hashtags of their, the community. Not so much like, cuz they have one. That's

Naomi: actually funny you were saying that because I'm trying to figure out now now that I'm getting my groove and I'm kind of understanding things a little bit more, I wanna do something silly for St.

Patty's Day. Get a little bucket and fill it up with like gold Hershey kisses, even though I'm a dentist, whatever. I like to give out candy . Yeah. Just like little things like that. Easter is coming. So like, the fun of these holidays that are coming up my way along with delivering them to like other kids, kid-friendly places like around here, e pediatricians, um, maybe like even nursing places, lactation places, doulas, like, all of that sort of stuff.

I wanna try to find these businesses and just start connecting just like have some fun with it.

Michael: Yeah, I think it'll be nice. I think you'll, you will, but yeah, I'm looking at your Instagram right now. It's pretty good. Like as far as like the colors and everything, you know? Yeah. And then the, the content, I think last time it was at in the hundreds and now we're looking at it and it's in the two hundreds. So, .

Naomi: Yeah. It's slowly like getting built out, like a little bit more. It's kind of fun, like seeing it grow. I remember, last, I think you and I spoke last, like Wednesday maybe and mm-hmm.

when I saw Beatrice on Friday, I was like, Beatrice, we're at 1 99. I can't wait till we get 200. And then at the end of the day, we had 2 0 2 or something. And I like high-fived her. I was like, yo, ,

Michael: this is, this is fame bro. This is fame. . Yeah, .

Naomi: I was like, do we get our blue check? Mark

Michael: a message Instagram right now.

Be like, I'm ready for it. Like

Naomi: this. You right. I'm ready to be

Michael: verified. . No, but it's gonna be good. It's gonna be cool. I think that's the key though. You have to, um, everybody I talk with who, you know what I mean, obviously has a lot of followings where they do have the blue check mark. They kind of do say that.

They're like, yeah, even though it's your business, you gotta somehow make it your own kind of thing. Right? Unless you're like a big brand like Nike, you don't see the c e o posting his face or anything like that, right?

Naomi: I'm taking all, like the little wins, like when Charlie, my dog comes and visits, I'm constantly showing him, like throughout the day we had the photographer come in yesterday for the giveaway, so we kind of showed him sitting in like the midst of all of this.

People are like, oh my God, he's so cute. it's nice to get those like little engagement stuff. today before we walked into the office, Beatrice and I took a picture in like the snow for example, the snow day. And it's just like little silly things. And now I'm starting to get a little bit more patient, um, content.

So like today I extracted a tooth. she took a picture with her tooth fairy certificate that I give for any kid that whose teeth I take out. Um, and so she looks like miserable cuz she was like hardcore like standing, but it's still a cute picture Nonetheless. ? Yeah, . She's like wearing a mask and like her eyes just look like she.

So intensely .

Michael: So I'm like,

Naomi: who's the sweetest person? Um, oh, just not in front

Michael: of the camera. . Maybe like if, if you could, but that you make people, the parents sign a consent

Naomi: or? We, I have been like having them just sign something. But through Casper, again, I need to actually create like a real social media form because I'm not loving like what I do currently have right now.

What are you doing right now? so when I hired Beatrice, there's like a thing that says like, oh, you'll be allowed to be on like the social media, blah, blah, blah. I just kind of took that blurb and I like send it to them and I'm like, Hey, just like acknowledging this. Yeah. So yeah.

Worst case scenario, they yell at me to take it down. That I take it down,

Michael: but yeah. Yeah, that's true. That's like the worst case I think. Yeah. Wanna say. But that'd be cool, like to post that up and make it like a caption contest. , what is she thinking? Like best, funniest one wins or whatever Right.

Kind of thing. That would be, that would've to be really funny.

Naomi: Yeah. Yeah. Like I swear that Luna really had a great visit, but what do you think she's actually thinking? .

Michael: Yeah. Yeah. Yeah. Funniest catch wins. Yes, exactly. . Think about that. Think about that. Awesome. Okay, so this episode we're gonna talk a little bit about systems that will be implemented and ones that you implemented already.

Okay. What have you implemented already? And what I mean by systems is like, it can be anything from not software related, right? But like anything from like morning huddles, downtime, protocol, patient experience, new patient experience, uh, recalls, things like that.

Naomi: I guess first I'll start with uh, we had Jean, my consultant come in for two days before opening, and she kind of went through the idea of systems, like with us a little bit.

some of the systems that she's pretty rigid on is obviously she's a consultant, so she's always thinking like financially. Mm-hmm. , she. Was very big about making sure that you don't lose track of your patients. Um, so she set up if a patient like requires treatment, say, I don't know, an extraction of a tooth, she has like paper forms that we have to fill out that stays in a binder right by the front desk that we constantly have to refer to.

So on down days, like when Beatrice is like here at the office, when I'm at my associate job, she has like a stack of papers that she can go through and make sure there's no unscheduled treatment. She also has like in that same binder, kind of like a follow up schedule of every seven day, seven days you contact this next batch.

And so she put in a lot of paperwork systems, if that makes sense. Um, she just believes that like electronically, like things are really great. . There also needs to be a paper trail as well. Mm-hmm. tracking patients. so that's been like one thing we've been trying to work on.

It's a little bit weird doing it. It seems kind of excessive only because it's just me and Beatrice right now. We don't, we only have 20 patients, like in our roster, . Mm-hmm. . But I'm pretty sure once we add on like more staff, more front desk and all of that, it's probably gonna be a system that's good to implement just so that anyone and everyone who's involved in the office knows where to find unscheduled treatment.

now in terms of morning huddles, that's not something we're doing per se officially, mostly because Beatrice and I traveled together. When we come to the office, um, we either take the train together or we're both in the car. That's kind of when we connect and we sort of talk about like our day. Hey, we have X, Y, Z coming up.

Hey, we have these tasks. we're just constantly checking in with each other. So we haven't exactly done that. properly in the office itself, but we do have the talks that we expect. So for instance, what I usually bring up whenever I'm talking with Beatrice is like, okay, what patients do we have for the day?

Anything special that we need to know about them? I would like you to do X, Y, Z. Mm-hmm . Then she'll bring up, Hey, I've been following up on this claim. I haven't done this. I need to do this with Open Dental doc. You have to also like call this person, like she also does like her check-ins, and then we just kind of talk about other things that.

Kind of feeling need to be adjusted and stuff like that. So that's just a daily conversation that me and Beatrice always have together. when we do plan on like adding on a third person, I am probably gonna make it more of an official morning huddle, but right now it's just working for us because of the way that we travel together.

Michael: Yeah. That's kind of like your morning huddle right there you know

Naomi: what I mean? Yeah. . Yeah, exactly. But I do think it's actually vital. I remember in my associate jobs, they kept trying to push like morning huddles on us, and we had like treatment coordinators that we worked with individually, and it just always felt like a waste of time.

Maybe it was just the way that the office was set up or something, but I'm finding personally a lot of value in them and just having those check-ins. And God, I feel like I'm promoting Casper, like hardcore in this, in this. But, um, Casper also has like a task list that I can assign Beatrice. So it'll be like, Hey Beatrice, I need you to do like this, this, this, this.

And I can even put due dates on it. Mm-hmm. . And then I can see when she's checking it off and if she needs something from me, she can also task me. And it's just like really nice that I can go back home and she like put in something like, yo, you need a, I don't know, email Mike about like changing the podcast.

Mm-hmm. Yeah. Or something like that. It's nice to have that system there as well and that all of us have access to so we can kind of see what we all need to do. , patient experience. That's actually funny that you bring this up. Um, this is something that me and her have been having more conversations as of late.

I think the past like couple weeks, I've only been open 20 days. Wow. So it feels like

Michael: longer. Have you been open 20 days? 20 days Wait, 20 working days or like 20 days? In

Naomi: just 20 days in total. I open up. It's still a lot. That's a lot. That's a, that's a lot. Yeah. It feels kinda weird though when you say that.

Yeah. Yeah, yeah. It's good though. Out loud. I think the past couple of weeks though, have been a lot about like just us getting our footing in like our own space and like just trying to figure out we're both friendly people. We're nice people. So I think just naturally we're like, Hey, how are you?

Blah, blah, blah. But everything I'm doing right now really needs to have a foundation so that when my team grows, all those people are acting in the same boundaries that I want for my brand to have. does that mean like for example, when someone walks in, do you stand up or walk around the desk?

Do you give 'em a tour of the office? Do you go by first name? What are all of those like little minute like patient experiences and interactions that are part of your brand and also part of the patient experience that you want? So now that we're having a little bit more downtime on like during the day, Beatrice, I am trying to make our focus on stuff that has nothing to do with me on the days I'm not here.

But yesterday we were having like a pretty good dialogue about like patient experience and what we really want and what does that mean. those are systems that we're just trying to create like a little bit more and whenever we decide on something, I'm having her create like a manual in a way that, so when someone, or, yeah, hopefully soon, but like whenever someone does join the team, they have the words that we're using, the dialogues that we expect and blah, blah, blah.

Michael: What? How would it work if, when someone comes in, right? Mm-hmm. and then they're, they come in from a practice that, you know what I mean? Like another practice. they come in how would you know if you're like, Hey, no, use what we have, but what if they're like, but this works better.

Naomi: I think better is different for each person, right?

but I think that's also on me to be open and receptive to hearing what they say. Cuz it could be true, it could be better, right? Mm-hmm. , I, I might not know. I don't know everything, and I might be like, oh, whoa, wait, that's actually like a really good thing to use.

Yeah, let's like implement that and let's like all try it out. , but better to them might just be that they don't understand little density quite yet. And like what I want out of the patient experience and maybe hopefully through conversation or seeing the way that we interact, they'll actually be like, oh, this actually works for you guys.

But I'm always open to hearing what someone thinks is better. it's kind of nice for someone else to be thinking about it instead of me . Um, but it doesn't mean that it will

Michael: work. . Yeah, no, a hundred percent. Yeah. Because I know sometimes people want to come in and you know what I mean?

Depending on Yeah. I've felt like it's depending on a couple things, like their experience and also like age, if that makes sense. Yes. You know what I mean? Like you hire like a old like, no, I don't wanna say older, but like a really, really older right person. And then they're like, no, older than you, is what I mean, right?

Naomi: Oh, no, totally. Totally. it's amusing to see even like for example, gene Gina is older than both me and Beatrice. , she's fantastic with communication. She's dealt with it on multiple different levels throughout her career, but the way that we even would go about something, what she views as like a great patient experience, I'm like, we could do one step better.

I'm valuing like these minute details while she is like, well, I'm valuing this part. So it's like funny to kind of like see the differences, like right

Michael: there. What minor details or minor details are you battling then?

Naomi: I think what makes your practice stand out besides like maybe your demographic reporter and blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

All that's fun stuff is really like when a patient, the moment that they contact your office, right? Mm-hmm. , even if something as simple as like how many rings before your front desk picks up the phone. Is it two or is it. . all of those like tiny, tiny little details make such a big difference. for a patient experience when they're placed on hold, how long do you keep on, on hold for?

How do you communicate with them? when they walk through the door are you saying, hi Michael, it's really great to see you and what's your name? And things like that. Do you stand up at the desk? Do you offer them a water? Do you do all those things? Those little details I think is what's gonna make your office stand out versus the office, like down the street if they have the exact same thing.

So those are the experiences like I value, I might, I do think I'm a good clinician, but like I think dentistry, like the actual clinical dentistry is maybe 10% and eighth of what it is that you're actually doing on a day-to-day. Mm-hmm. , you really need to make sure that a patient, and in my case, the parents are really getting care and value and like trust within our office.

and the way I might interact with a new patient would be different than maybe a recall patient. I haven't reached a recall phase. , I've only been open 20 days. Right? Uhhuh? . But , maybe the time that I'm taking with a new patient and just like discovering who they are. Like those interactions, those little details, like what is a kid's favorite color right now, for example, it's gonna be different than a recall patient, which I've already built up that rapport with a little bit more.

So all of those, like I think details really, really do make a big difference. And I would hope that when I bring on an associate, that's the stuff that I have written down of what I expect of them to be doing as

Michael: well. Okay. Okay. Interesting. Do you have a protocol or like system for like the end of day, like this is what everybody, Beatrice is what you need to do At the end of the day, Naomi, this is what I need to do at the end of the day kind

Naomi: of.

Yeah. So I think we just naturally fell into the roles versus like it being listed. But since I'm the one in the back, like kind of dealing with the kids and like more of the op stuff, I'm the one that's basically cleaning up the rooms. I run the autoclave, I run, I do all of that behind the scene stuff.

Beatrice is like confirming everything was checked out. Okay. She'll run the production reports, she'll make sure like the phones are being forwarded to my cell phone. Um, there's no pat last minute patient communication stuff. Um, any admin related things, that's what Beatrice is taken care of at the end of the day.

So I'm definitely the one who's in charge of making sure all the sections are off, all of this is off, blah, blah, blah. Um, and it's just, it's been working for us so far. Um, but we'll see. I'm open to it changing, but it hasn't been too drastic right now. Yeah.

Michael: I think when you get like an assistant and stuff like that, it's, it is gonna, you know what I mean?

Hmm. Change the Oh, yeah.

Naomi: Yeah. Oh yeah. Yeah, definitely.

Michael: What's the like. Have you guys, or did Jean ever give you guys like a weekly maintenance, monthly maintenance kind

Naomi: of thing? Yeah. So that's actually funny that you're saying that because me and her name Beatrice have been talking about like how we wanna implement this.

Jean gave us like just through her training manual, kind of like what you should be doing weekly, what you should be doing monthly. And me and Beatrice have been trying to figure out what's gonna work for our office. So for example, I don't even think this is written Gene Sing, but I have AAC chairs.

when the guy came, he was like, you have to make sure that you maintain them a certain way during the week. Definitely cabby, wipe them down, do whatever it is you need to do, but you need to actually like, rinse off the cabby, wipe residue with some simple soap water and a microfiber cloth, but one time a week.

It doesn't have to be anything more than that, but you have to do that to maintain the longevity of your chair. So now like, When do we do that? ? Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah. Could be every Friday. Cuz Fridays, I'm trying to close a little bit early just so we can use like the last hour to do those little catchup things.

It's right before the weekend. Mm-hmm. , maybe every Friday is when we do all the cabby wipes up. That's when we do anything autoclavable and like blah, blah blah. So we're now approaching that one month mark where we have to like kind of run through the stuff with my chairs, my autoclave, all that stuff.

I just haven't figured out what day of the month I want that on. so T B d .

Michael: Okay. That's good. Wait, the chairs are a weekly maintenance thing or a monthly? Yeah,

Naomi: so definitely he told me just like once a week, just wipe down the cavi, wipe residue. That's all you need to do and it's going to expand the length of your chair.

Michael: Yeah. I wonder if that's every chair or, cause I don't, I don't remember Never doing, I mean the CBI wipes here all the time. Right. after every patient, but. The sofa. Yeah,

Naomi: I know. I never, I personally haven't seen that myself, but like I haven't worked in an office that had eight x chairs, so I don't know if it's because like their leather is like a little bit softer and like more malleable.

Like I think I've used Peloton and cranes chairs and I've used uh, forest chairs and you can definitely feel the difference in the leather. It's like way more like firm, so Yeah. As porous. Yeah. Yeah. So I dunno if that has anything to do with it, but I'm listening to the guy right now. best

Michael: you do? Yeah.

Listening to the guy. Yeah. Okay. That's good. So you're gonna have, now are you writing all this stuff out, Naomi? Like the weekly maintenance, are you thinking about it throughout the month or how Yeah,

Naomi: so just because I'm running the OP stuff, like the backroom stuff, like at the end of the day, I'm the one that's like remembering it.

But I think what I might do is. Uh, calendar, in the back, and then just like for the entire year, like right on the Fridays with the checkbox, like next to it. I, I don't know what system to really implement right now. Honestly, if anyone has one for like, how to handle that, that would be great.

But I can easily, assign tasks, I can do all that stuff. But I think it's important that it's written somewhere, almost like a monthly, like repetitive thing. We have a Google calendar that Beatrice and I share for like the office. office. I don't know if I should put it on there, but I have room in my sterilization to put up a calendar, so I was like tempted to kind of just put it up on there.

Michael: Hmm. you, you and Beatrice have your own separate Google

Naomi: calendar? Yeah, we both use like Gmail, so I just, Before we physically were coming into the office so that we could like kind of, she knew like when I wasn't gonna be available, um, what I was expecting when I was expecting her to be in the office.

We have a shared Google calendar on there and also through Dark Horse. All of my email platforms are through Gmail. So even though it's like hello little denti.com, it's a Gmail workspace. Mm-hmm. . So everything is done through Drive and the calendar.

Michael: Okay. That's nice. So that's like a little, or not a little, but like a whole system in itself kind of thing, right?

Yeah,

Naomi: exactly. Exactly.

Michael: Are you gonna add more of your team members on that calendar or no?

Naomi: I think so. I think especially who whomever's third, I'm assuming it would be an assistant, but, whomever is on there. I think they need to be on there as well, because just because your assistant doesn't mean you wouldn't be doing admin and all that stuff, so,

Michael: mm-hmm.

when it comes to admin work and your systems for that, how do you know what to do? .

Naomi: so Jean did kind of like guide us like a little bit about what your expectations should be like in terms of the insurances, blah, blah, blah. I think just an understanding from working as an associate in other offices, I've been able to get a grasp of what needs to be done, but quite frankly, if I'm really honest, I'm still learning.

for example, yesterday was the first time I got an insurance check like ever to the office. it's just like a fuzzy feeling. I finally got paid . I haven't put Beatrice on like my checking account yet for the office.

So I'm the one that has to go and deposit it at Chase. I'm trying to figure out like that system for it. Am I comfortable yet with her doing it? Am I not? Even in putting in the check number into open dental, having her like input the things like properly, are we scanning every single e o b in the check?

all of that stuff. I'm just trying to figure out the systems, like as it comes and I'm hoping to make a proper protocol as it's like kind of

Michael: echoing right now. You're doing all that though,

Naomi: kind of slash I'm telling her to do it. So . Okay. . Like for example, the checks came yesterday. Me and her were driving in my car, so she was opening it up.

We got it like right before we left. , I kind of thought they were gonna be claim denials just because I've been dealing with issues with Delta Dental. Mm-hmm. . Yeah. Then we thought they were checks, and I was like, okay, great. I took the checks home with me, and then when I brought them in today, I was like, all right, let's like get this scanned into each patient's chart because it has the EOBs on there.

I was like, let's make sure that all the insurance checks are like put into like their accounts. So I kind of tell her, but then she actually does it and then, I mean, one of her best qualities is her problem solving, so we we're having some issues like understanding some like minute things with like payments on open dental.

She immediately gets on the chat with them and like, we'll figure it out. and then she'll update me. She'll be like, yo, by the way, this is like how you do this. I'm not doing it per se, but I'm letting her know what to do.

Michael: Makes sense. do you trust her already to be like, go to the bank?

Make this deposit?

Naomi: I think so. Um, I have Chase for my bank account. Um, it's literally right across the street. Mm-hmm. , so I don't think I care so much if she deposits and stuff, but I'm just trying to figure out the system of am I, do I want the, we're gonna be doing EF fts soon, it's not gonna be these personal checks.

So will she have access to a checking account of any sorts? will I give her access to electronically deposit all the checks, or is that something I should be doing? I'm trying to figure out where my comfortability is when I research online or just see what others are doing. It seems to be a 50 50 split.

I just have to figure out where my personal I think one of the hardest things for me, and at least anyone else I'm talking to is that it's hard to give up control. But there's gonna be a time that I just don't have the bandwidth to be doing this. There's a reason I'm paying someone to take care of like, ,, all this stuff.

Mm-hmm. . But it's just, I think right now it's a little bit hard to kind of give up that control because then I know exactly what checks are coming in. I know exactly what this and this is, but I do know I need to let someone do it and start to learn to kind of let go control a little bit while keeping an eye on it.

Michael: Yeah, no, makes sense. Makes sense. Awesome. Okay, so then monthly performance reviews. are you gonna have those or not really? Are they gonna be quarterly, weekly? I don't know. What are you thinking? or yearly.

Naomi: Definitely quarterly. I think that's really important. Quarterly, it allows me to do the three and six month checkup, which I think is really good.

Mm-hmm. , um, once again, Jean, she had created like an employee review sort of thing about are you up to standards on X, Y, z I just have a personal angst against objective criticism of someone. And I mean that in the sense of giving someone a, say for example, a score of four out of five that just.

Sounds awful to me. I don't know why. I'm just, I don't know. Like maybe it's because I've been in school for too long, so like numerical grades or like anything on this sort, yeah. Just doesn't really like work for me. I do think it's important though, to always like, highlight someone's positive traits and what they're really, really doing great on.

and then things I would like for them to work on. But I think those are so individually based versus even like somewhat agree, agree, strongly disagree, like all of those sort of like things, I don't know. I, I'm just trying to figure out like what works for me on that front. But I think would, like for example, bhs just because I have her, I think probably sometime in May, I do wanna catch up with her and be like, Hey, I'm noticing you're doing a really great job with like, communication, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah.

I would like for your role to start including, more responsibility with the back. So I've noticed like we haven't really like done that before, so now I want you to do this. Mm-hmm. and let go of like X, Y, Z I think it just needs to be like almost like a dynamic dialogue

Michael: a little bit.

That's interesting. Yeah. in Jean's performance review, I guess outliner template, is it like, hey, number them from one to one to five, one to six, and you're not comfortable with that. You're not like, I don't wanna number, but you kind of have to see it. Like maybe you don't have to do it that way, but You know what I mean? Kind of like how good are you doing?

Naomi: I know I. . I think if I had an office manager underneath me, for example, and she was the one that was like doing these, I would want her to probably do it. But I think with just such an intimate team, I feel uncomfortable doing that at this moment in time.

I do think it's important to like let someone know where they need to improve. Because for example, these quarterly reviews are also to see if and when they get a raise, right? Mm-hmm. , if I'm constantly just only giving positive feedback and then suddenly I'm like, yo, you're not getting a raise.

That's not gonna make any sense. . Yeah. Yeah. but if I'm, for example, say in three months, I'm like, Hey, I need you to be on time a little bit more. I'm just noticing we're having some, a lot of discussion around like your, timeliness. Mm-hmm. . And then in six months I am still noticing it. At least that's documented even though they're doing a great job and everything else.

And then when it comes time to the raise, then I have it the ability to be like, you know, this is just a common theme that we've been like bringing up. So I just need to figure out how I actually wanna do it. I, I guess I'm just taking it how I personally am, and I would hate to be graded out of score of five or even 10.

I think I would prefer like more specific bullet points that are just related to me, but maybe I'm just being like sensitive and

Michael: need I agree. But at the same time, I think, if I were to like, okay, yeah, you're a Naomi, I'm sorry, but when it comes to like interpersonal skills or personal or whatever, I don't know.

Right. Like Picking up the phone, timeliness, timing, let's just talk about that timing year or two, but here's why. Right. Kind of thing. Here's the thing, there's two ways I think you can do this. Have you heard of the sandwich compliment?

Naomi: Oh, like start with a compliment about them.

Yeah.

Michael: Yeah. I've heard of that. And then do you know who, um, Irene Iku.

Naomi: Sounds very familiar. I feel like you've brought her up

Michael: before. she's been on the, on the podcast. She's, um, on Instagram, tooth life, Irene. Mm-hmm. Yeah. That's what, yeah, she's, I think she has a practice in Canada or something like that.

She thinks that's, she hates that sandwich compliment. She, on the, she says, she's like, I think if you're giving enough good appreciation to your team, then you won't have a hard time saying what the heck? You're late. Right. Kind of thing. Um, but obviously in a better terminology, right. You're not gonna be like, what the heck?

You're late. You know? You're gonna be like, Hey man like, is everything okay? Like, You're, you're, you're late, you know, again, this time. But I've gotten enough good feedback and appreciation from you to be like, okay, all she does is tell me negative stuff, which is not true. I don't know. Which one do you prefer to those two?

Naomi: The latter. I think Irene's for sure, I think you really need to motivate your staff and I think sometimes motivation comes in positivity. I don't think it always needs to just come in what? What they need to work on. So let me just use Beatrice for example again.

Mm-hmm. , she has been getting actually a lot of compliments from parents about her communication through text. people who haven't even seen us yet, they're like, Beatrice, you've been, you're so great at like your job. Thank you for communicating. This is like the first time I've ever gotten like such good communication before.

And she's feeling very proud of that. Mm-hmm. . And it makes me happy that she's feeling proud. And that's one of my biggest pillars, like in this office, is like transparency and communication with my patients. So the fact that she's doing it, I couldn't be more thrilled. I constantly motivate that side of her by letting her know, I see this and I appreciate a hundred percent that you're doing a good job.

At the end of the day. If she handled, for example, an insurance claim that. Has been one of our biggest pain in the butts. Mm-hmm. all I have no problem. And think it should be said like, good job, like high five, like you're doing really, really great at this. It did make it easier when I did have an issue, with her, it was a miscommunication between us.

I wanted her here at the office not working from home and she like misunderstood what I had said and landed up like working from home. It was a quick fix, not a big deal. Yeah. However, when I was able to tell her, hey, let me just like restate like kind of what I expect from you, blah, blah, blah.

This, these are the days I expect you to be in the office. It made it very easy for me to talk to her about it. And she knew I wasn't coming from like a bad place. She was receptive to it cuz she was like, oh, normally, like Dr. Naomi would never say this. Mm-hmm. . So, and it was received well and so. , would it also work in that manner as well?

If someone was constantly critiquing me, I'm just gonna be like, let down and would wanna distance myself. So

Michael: yeah. I think sometimes people feel, or back then, I feel like it used to be like that where it's like you can't always compliment them or else, you know, when they, you do give them a compliment, they're gonna be like numb to it and it's, I don't think that works like that.

You know what I mean? I don't think it's like that. I think you, it it's building blocks. You're getting built, built, built.

Naomi: Yeah. But you also have to be confident to actually let someone know, like when they're not doing a good job. I think that's like where a lot of this stems from. It's like that anxiety about letting someone know that they're doing something wrong.

I think that one of the reasons I don't love the sandwich technique is o oftentimes when people implement it, they use that word, but. instantly negates any of the positivity that's been said either before or after. Mm-hmm. . Cause you just send me, you focus on like the meat of the sandwich, , you're just like, Ugh, they're mad at me and this butt, it doesn't even matter.

It's Hey Naomi, you're nice, but . Yeah, yeah, yeah. I'm like, okay. And you can say all these different things, but I still know the technique enough to know that you're just trying to soften the blow. Yeah,

Michael: I agree with you. I feel like it does that, or I've noticed what I do is I'm like, Naomi, man, like I appreciate you coming on the podcast.

You know, you're a fantastic person, but you need to say more things, right? Blah, blah, blah, blah, blah, blah. But then I'm like, but you know, other than that, you're really great. So don't even worry. You know? Don't even worry about then now I just like the one thing, the negative thing. Yeah. I like even undermine that myself even more.

I'm like, don't worry about that. You know? So, It's kind of um, that's weird.

Naomi: It, it does undermine it. And then honestly, like if you would've just told me that right now, then I think I leave confused. I'm like, but isn't really that big of a thing cuz you just complimented me too. So . Yeah, yeah, yeah,

Michael: yeah, yeah.

I'm like, uh, . So it's better to just do the other thing than how what I, yeah. Yeah. What new idea. Okay. That's good. That's good to know. I also

Naomi: think, I don't know if this has been something that's been talked about like with Irene, maybe I should look into it, but I think intentionality behind someone's mistake also is a big thing too.

I don't know, just I'll even use dating or relationships or whatever. Mm-hmm. sometimes when like our partners like do something that irritates us, it doesn't mean that they came from a bad place. They might have no idea. They might not. They might just be going about their day and they're like, oh, I like this person, but I'm still acting as me.

And then you're like, Ugh, what you just did is so annoying. Um, it doesn't mean that they did it to annoy you, it's just whatever they did was just like the wrong thing. I think that kind of goes the same in business. for example, if Beatrice like misunderstood me or did something that I don't really love, I don't think that she came from a bad place.

She's not purposely like, I wanna screw you over Dr. Naomi. why would I go after her with like such judgment?

Michael: No, yeah, I agree. But then let me ask you, how much of that would you tolerate where you're like, you know, that's not her intention, you know, but she keeps not maybe the same thing but different things.

It's like you're just misinterpreting, or I'm misinterpreting your actions and we're not hitting the ball

Naomi: here. . Well, I think it's like dating. Then you gotta break up. It's like, I love you, but our communication sucks and no matter what we're doing, it's not working. So , I just think maybe we're not suited for one another.

Michael: Do you have a system for that firing

Naomi: policy? Yeah, through HR for health, but I don't remember it. .

Michael: Wait. HR for health

Naomi 9 DRAFT: fires?

Naomi: People for you or if I remember when I made the employee handbook, there was like a section about if you don't do X, Y, Z, there's like the right to it or termination or something.

So they wouldn't do it for me, but they have all the paperwork and all the stuff that I would. Need to kind of go about it. But yeah, I would probably have to just be like, this is not working. It's like breaking up with a patient. They don't believe in what I'm doing. Audios.

Michael: Yeah, that's true. Yeah.

There has to be systems for that too. You know what I mean? Yeah.

Naomi: But you know about the firing. I'm hoping it doesn't come anytime soon. never

Michael: happening is open . I know, but would, would you prefer having to fire someone or someone just ghosting you? Fire you

Naomi: prefer firing? Yes, 100%. I don't do well with no communication.

Michael: Was it me? What happened? What's going on?

Naomi: Oh my gosh. I would be questioning it like all the time. I'd be like, what did I do? What was wrong? Yeah. I'm totally the girl that like needs answers.

Michael: closure. You're like, I need this closure right

Naomi: now. Yes,

Michael: closure. There we go. Got you. . Gotcha. Gotcha. Awesome. Okay. Uh, so then what's.

Naomi: so definitely, and I think marketing is just gonna be a really big push for the next four weeks. So we're starting off March strong with like our five day local giveaway. I'm trying to get more personal, um, relationships going with gps, orthodontists, oral surgeons, pediatricians, like just in the area.

I just really wanna start developing, ties with the community and that's just something I w really wanna dedicate, like my admin time and like time off to. So that's kind of like the goals for the next, next month. Yeah. Nice.

Michael: Take as many like videos and pictures as you can with all that stuff.

That's the key. That's gonna be it right there, you know what I mean? I think

Naomi: the content is just something I'm I need to like remind myself that I have to do it. I'm also. Beatrice has also gotten to the point. She's like, I'm taking out my phone doc. I'm like, thank you, . Or I'll be like, Beatrice get out your phone.

Cuz her camera's better for some reason on hers, even though we have the same iPhone, it makes no sense. But ,

Michael: I know the consistency with iPhones is weird, man.

Naomi: But yeah, it's so annoying. Like mine is always hazy and I'm constantly having to wipe it down. Hers is like clean as a button, every single time and I'm like, what the heck?

But do you

Michael: think you got in the lens dirt and stuff or? No,

Naomi: I, I have a gut feeling there's something wrong, but quite frankly I really wanna update my phone anyway. So maybe I'll just write it off as a business expense sometime soon.

Michael: Yeah. , which one do, which one do you

Naomi: have? the 11 Promax.

Michael: Oh. Oh, that camera's good.

I don't know why you, I know, that's

Naomi: but like hers is like awesome. So I don't know. But yeah, like I think getting content's gonna be the other thing.

Um, I'm just trying to really push out reels now. Someone messaged me saying I should really try to go on TikTok. She was like, it just allows you to branch out like further than just your community. So that's something I'm gonna consider. I don't know if I really want to, I had one viral video go on TikTok, and it had nothing to do with dentistry and then I got freaked out that it went viral.

So I made my account private. .

Michael: What was it about? It was

Naomi: something so dumb. It was like about, um, there was like different sounds. It was like, uh, ambulance, gunshots, like all that stuff. Then there was like a sound of no more fan going in the background. And what it was, was just basically like New Yorkers can sleep through all these noises, but the moment the AC turns off, we all get up out of our bed.

And it was just solely because I just wanted to see what TikTok was about. Yeah. I think I did it in like 2021 or something, and all of a sudden it just blew up. I think it got like a million views and then I was like, oh shoot. And then Oh yeah.

Michael: Can you share it with us? Yeah. Yeah. I'll send play

That'll be, yeah, yeah. Share it with us. So I was on the, literally right before this, uh, recording I was with, do you know who Dr. Simon Chart is? I don't think so. Okay. He's, um, he was telling me a little bit about, if you want, you can look him up on Instagram right now if you want, while I'm letting you know.

But, um, he was telling me how he grew his, following and his patience and everything through Instagram. . But he said if he had to do it again, it'd be through TikTok. And he's like, and I know I would instantly kill on TikTok. Like, it would be, it'd be amazing. But, um, it's a whole different reach, a whole different, ballgame, like a machine.

So if you want,

Naomi: Well, dental, I just feel it's taking over and it's actually kind of fun because I think Instagram is all about like professionalism, making things look good. And I think Instagram is trying to make it toy with the reels. Yeah. I think the fun part about TikTok, at least when I'm enjoying like other creators, is like, , you can just go on like TikTok and you can mimic a kid just like acting up and like how you feel about it.

But everyone finds humor in it because they expect TikTok to be lighthearted and mm-hmm. , I kind of wanna take advantage of that because like with kids it can be like funny, it could be horrible. It could be like, you could just like kind of make fun at it and parents could enjoy it. So my might as well, it's just like putting yourself out there is so hard sometimes and I just don't wanna be like, talked about or teased.

So I, I just have to suck it up and do it. But I think you're right. Oh yeah,

Michael: yeah. Him, him, yeah. Yeah. So he, he doesn't have TikTok, but he's like, if I did, if I did have to do it again, it would be on TikTok and he gave us like the reasons why. So, I don't know. It's something to think about. Something to think about.

If you wanted

Naomi: to go, why doesn't he go for it though? Like did he say anything about why he wouldn't just start right now? Even with a large Instagram following because he

Michael: knows it will take time. . So he, he has like a family. He has some kids and then he has a wife and he has a practice. He has that business.

He's running the toothpaste, right. Company. Yeah, yeah. All this other stuff. Um, and so he's like literally . Yeah. Yeah. He's like my pa Literally, I knew I would have to take some time out in order to make content for that. Right. And so that's the only reason he, I mean, he hasn't yet, I don't know if you will, but it was interesting to know like, oh, he would shoot for TikTok, you know?

Yeah.

Naomi: Well it's, I think like the other talk is just like, how much longer will TikTok be around for? Yeah. So I've been like hearing those little whispers and stuff, but might as well take advantage of it while you can. And I think the good part about TikTok, cause I can translate it to reels.

Michael: I hear that.

I hear also, I think it was Manal who told us or something, but like, if they know, if, if Instagram's algorithm can detect or figure out that it's from TikTok, it won't try to boost it cuz they're competitors, right? They'll just be like, Hey, you gotta make your own stuff. Maybe you can just use the same video.

I don't, I don't know. I

Naomi: don't know, you know. Okay. Well, I'll keep you posted. Maybe I'll go public , make it, make it, I'll, I'll reopen up

Michael: my page. Real. If I were you, I would do it for like, just this month in March. Do it. Mm-hmm. , like open it up, give it all you got. And then after that you'd be like, let's see what happened.

Really. You know what I mean? And then,

Naomi: yeah. Okay. I'll do that. That will be a challenge for me. Yeah. I I'll take it. I'll do it. I'll do it just for you, .

Michael: Okay. Yeah. Do it just for . Check blue, check mark, get everything out end of March. Exactly. Um, but send us the link of, uh, so we can put in the show notes.

Yeah. No, no, no. I definitely will. . Awesome. Awesome. Alrighty, ma'am. So sign us out.

Naomi: All right. Well, as you know, I'm Dr. Naomi. Uh, you can find me on Instagram personally at Dr. Naomi Sudani, but then my. offices, pages, little Dent Smiles. also another thank you for everyone's that been sending like those little, cute cabinets and all that stuff for like the way that you guys have been storing stuff in your, sterilization.

Thank you. Um, you know who you are. I appreciate all of our conversations, . Um, but if anyone has some like good systems in place for following up with pediatricians and general dentists and anyone that you've reached out to in the community, please let me know as well. I would love to share what I'm doing, but to get some ideas would be really, really helpful.

Obviously, I'm already talking to the Pro, but would love to also talk to some dentists who have been doing this for a while. But other than that, this is the making a lil' Dente. Go

Michael: follow her on TikTok guys. Oh yeah, .

Naomi: Find me on TikTok. I don't even know my handle yet. .

Michael: Go in show and check it out. All right, we'll talk to you guys later.

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EPISODE EIGHT: MARKETING & BRANDING

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Mentions:

Anagrama Branding Agency

Casey Geotz Podcast

CocoFloss

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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EPISODE SEVEN: HIRING & ONBOARDING TEAM

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Mentions:

Patterson Dental

Gene St. Louis Consultant

Open dental

Kasper

UnlockThePPO

Myer Briggs Test

Cedr Solutions

HR for Health

The Pediatric Dental Marketing course

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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EPISODE FIVE: TECHNOLOGY & SOFTWARE

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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EPISODE FIVE: SUPPLIES & EQUIPMENT

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Some supplies mentioned in this episode:

Highlighters

Paperclips

Sticky notes

Bleach

Toilet cleaner

Plunger

Broom

Mop

TVs

Shredder

Printers

Binders

Roku

Profit First Book by Mike Michalowicz

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Message us through our website here.

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Remember that Naomi's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Naomi's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nks7499

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Naomi's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.naomisedani/

‍

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Dr. Ashley and Vanessa talk about the liabilities and making sure you're covered (and so is your patient)!

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Dental Warranty partners with practices to provide a 6 year, no-fault, nationwide Protection Plan on dental treatment. If a "life happens" moment occurs, the patient can come back into the practice, get the treatment they need at no cost, and Dental Warranty will compensate the practice for the treatment. And in order to keep the Protection Plan active, patients are required to come into the practice for their routine hygiene.

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EPISODE FOUR: FLOORPLAN

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Message us through our website here.

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EPISODE THREE: LOCATION

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

‍

Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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EPISODE ONE: FINANCIALS

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Message us through our website here.

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EPISODE ONE: VISION

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

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Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Message us through our website here.

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Remember that Naomi's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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We're getting into Dr. Naomi Sedani's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Lil' Dente

‍

Naomi is scheduled to open up her practice in February 2023... that's only a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Naomi may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

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Message us through our website here.

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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These are Rania Saleh's Instagram and Facebook handles:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/rania.saleh.566

Website: https://www.oryxdentalsoftware.com/

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Dr. To sat down with us to discuss how she runs her practice, the scripts and verbiage she uses to retain patients, attract new patients, and motivate her team, and we discuss her talk at the retreat which was "Digital Smile Design - Fee For Service Future is Here"... then listen up!

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These are Katie To's Instagram and Facebook handles:

@DrKatieTo

@KTDentalSeminars

@KatieToCenter

KT Dental Seminars Information: https://www.ktdentalseminars.com/

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Dr. Phelps sat down with us to discuss an incredible marketing strategy that helped build his practice! If you ever wanted to visit senior citizen homes/ independent living homes and specifically market to them... then listen up!

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Dr. Christopher Phelps links

Phelps Institute: https://www.thephelpsinstitute.com/

The Complete Book on Dental Marketing: https://www.edrapublishing.com/home/596/the-complete-book-on-dental-marketing.html?fbclid=IwAR1bYwP1EAzObmKgBfOuvDC7BulUPPhQAV5mi16owGOJ6teeXhYhjpUlUQw

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Dr. Katie To joins Dr. Ashley to discuss how different is better than better.

She discusses how Digital Smile Design and Test Drive the Smile transformed her practice to the next level of FFS and concierge dentistry.

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"Relevance - Effectiveness - Value"

Karen Galley from Patient News and Practice Zebra joins Dr. Ashley to discuss ways to increase your practice numbers.

Karen brings incredible insight into the world of Intelligent Direct Mail.

Learn from the best on how you can REV up your practice.

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Dr. Rania Saleh of Oryx joins Dr. Ashley to discuss all the things, including how she took her practice to profitability by month 3!

Dr. Saleh is an entrepreneur who keeps her plate full! She talks to us about how to get profitability by month 3, hit a million the first year, pay all your debts in 2 years and add a 2nd location - things she did all while being a woman with multiple pregnancies, bedrest, income loss...

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SHOW NOTES:

Year 1 Start up complete!

What have we done in year one?

1. Opened our Start-Up with no business experience

2. Got married.

3. Had a baby

4. Moved out of apartment and into a house

5. And a whole lot more!

Why am I saying this? Because it CAN be done. Kasey and I made a decision to do a start-up in 2020. We first looked into buying into the office she was associating at but after looking at the costs, we felt like we could start our own that fit our lifestyle better. Boy did we have our hands full!

We told ourselves our goal for year 1 was to be a million dollar office. When we started this journey we had no idea what was in store for us.

From Covid 2 months after signing up with our consultant to getting our office broken in on New Year’s Eve and delays because of our land lord for 6 extra months (on top of covid delays)… with all our equipment in our unit and no windows in place for months… let’s just say we experienced some tough circumstances but we pushed through one day at a time.

I wanted to give a very generic overview on what we did. This by no means is a suggestion for anyone but more so ideas for those in a similar position.

Bank

• Huntington bank for loan

Equipment

• Benco for big equipment Chairs, Motors, CBCT, Etc

• Net 32 and Henry Shine for small supplies

Consultant

• Ideal Practices

Lease/ Building

• Carr realty helped with location

• 2500 square ft location

• 10 year lease w/ two 5 year extensions

• 12 months free rent (got extended to 18+ months because of landlord problems)

• 150k roughly in TI

Computers / IT

• Legend Networking (their support and IT services are top notch. I would recommend 10000 percent.)

• Itero Scanner

Website

• Wonderist (1st website)

• Modern Doc (2nd website)

Marketing

• Lots of hard work. Ground marketing and using the power of social media.

Marketing Material

• local photographer 1st

• Studio S8E

• Ourselves for the rest

Opening Day

Schedule

• 4 days a week

Initial Build out

• 3 ops fully built out and one consult room ( 7 ops total layout)

• Mobile nitrous

Team on day 1

• 1 front desk

• 1 assistant

• 1 hygienist

• Myself and Kasey

Systems on Day 1

• Open Dental

• Flex

• Mango voice

• FlexPay

• Eassist for Insurance Billing

• Legend Networking (IT Company)

Today

• Team of 9 with 3 front admin, 4 assistants, 2 hygienists

• All 7 ops built out

Year 2 goal

• 2 million+ collections

• Hire Associate Dentist

• Hire 3rd hygienist

• Open second office

• More family time (while continuing to expand)

• Oh and get on Shark Tank!

Biggest takeaways to save others from frustration…

1. Use a software you already know. Do not change with your startup because it’s “cheaper”

2. Don’t get complacent when you’re comfortable.

3. Plan for 12-16 hour days for the first 6-12 months

End note

My wife Kasey and I had no business experience jumping into this. We knew it was going to be tough but never in a million years thought it would be this tough. No matter what you do, you’re going to have problems with a start up.

Learning how to handle those problems quickly and efficiently is what will make your practice successful.

Your mindset needs to match what your realistic goals are. The team around you makes you. The harder they see you push, the harder they will push for you (pay accordingly with bonuses).

Always be ready to pivot your business plan or ideas to match what is working and not working.

This group has helped us out a ton! I try to help those who ask as much as I can.

Please feel free to reach out with any questions you may have! I’m an open book.

Again, these aren’t really suggestions but more so ideas for you to consider!

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Kiera Staples Dent, CEO of The Dental A Team, joins Dr. Ashley to discuss:

1. No shows - what to do? Collecting deposits?Thoughts on charging and risking negative reviews? Why she says “change” vs. “cancel” and how she she makes it difficult for patients to break up with us.

2. Presenting treatment plans: Assume the yes, asking open ended questions, the perfect handoffs: NDTR

And so much more! Lots of verbiage, role playing and actionable information.

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

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Message us through our website here.

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Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

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Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

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Today's discussion with Danny Laneri and Dr. Ashley focuses on reviews, specifically Google reviews.

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Listen in as they discuss why reviews are stagnant, getting flagged and even getting deleted?

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• What we can do to jumpstart them again.

• How to respond to negative reviews using the "AAA" method.

• And Danny shares a special tip about keywords that Dr. Ashley never thought about!

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Watch or listen until the end to receive an exclusive promotion code for our startup community!

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Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Forrest Wiederman discuss in this action packed hour:

• Ashley's personal decision to switch banks

• COVID

• Associateship vs. Ownership

• Creating a business plan

• What banks look for to qualify for a startup loan

• Startup in a recession??

And so much more…

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Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour:

• To do a #startup in this economy?

• Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups

• Finding the right team

• Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy

... And more!

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Dr. Scott Leune links:

https://summit.dentalwhale.com

Register for their September 22nd Breakaway Business Masters Seminar Pre-Summit Event,

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Case acceptance, treatment planning, and guiding patients to making the best choices for their oral health are challenges many dentists face.

Ashley Joves, DDS and Dr. Christopher Phelps engage In a thought provoking conversation that includes...

The Six Principles of Persuasion

Reactive vs. Proactive mindsets

The Reasons why people say no to treatment

And more!

We have the honor of Introducing Christopher Phelps as the first speaker at our Napa Retreat!

Nov 16-20, 2022

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We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Contact information for Ashley from Flex is: ashley@flexdental.co

‍

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

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Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

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Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Contact information for Ashley from Flex is: ashley@flexdental.co

‍

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

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Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

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Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Contact information for Ashley from Flex is: ashley@flexdental.co

‍

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

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Message us through our website here.

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

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Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

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Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

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Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More

Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Contact information for Ashley from Flex is: ashley@flexdental.co

‍

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

View Details

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
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You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

‍

‍

‍

View Details

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

‍

‍

View Details

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

‍

View Details

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

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Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

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Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

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Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

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Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

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Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

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You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

View Details

We're getting into Dr. Jacqueline Pierre's world!

‍

Follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Smile Oasis

‍

Jacqueline is scheduled to open up her practice ion February 1st 2022... that's literally a couple of weeks away!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Jacqueline may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Smile Oasis" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Jackie's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Jackie's Website: www.yoursmileoasis.com

‍

Jackie's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yoursmileoasis

‍

Jackie's Personal Instagram: www.Instagram.com/dr._Jackie

‍

Jackie's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/yoursmileoasis/

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

‍

View Details

Thank you all for always tuning in! Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes!

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to The Making of Smile & Co. podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More

Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

View Details

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of Dawson Modern Dentistry" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

‍

Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

‍

Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

‍

Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

‍

Ashley's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dawsonmoderndentistry/

View Details

FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

SWELL is giving all the listeners 30 days for FREE to try them out... AND if you are interested in SWELL, they will also give you an exclusive price!Check it out here: https://www.swellcx.com/partners/the-making-of-a-dental-startup‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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FLEX is giving all the listeners who are interested, a FREE demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Brennon (the CEO of Flex) is giving all the listeners who are interested in Flex a free demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.

‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

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Brennon (the CEO of Flex) is giving all the listeners who are interested in Flex a free demo and you can get started with no contract and no initiation fee. Check it out here: https://go.flex.dental/startup.

‍

Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

‍

Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Remember that Ashley's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her here:

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Ashley's Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dawsonmoderndentistry

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Ashley's Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashley-dawson-2b990462/

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Ashley's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ashley_dds/

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

‍

Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Get into the world of Dr. Ashley Dawson and follow her journey, week by week, as she creates her start-up: Dawson Modern Dentistry

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Ashley is scheduled to open up her practice in early July 2021... that's in a couple of weeks!

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Listen each week to hear the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that not many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles she is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips she discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies she decides to go with and why, her vision to grow in the community, all her financials, how all of this is affecting her personal life, and everything in between!

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Ashley may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

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Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

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Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

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Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

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We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

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Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

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Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

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Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

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Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

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Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

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Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

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Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

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Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

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The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

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Message us through our website here.

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‍

Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

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Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of SMYL" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
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You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of SMYL" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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‍

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‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of SMYL" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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POINTS WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

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• Marketing Campaign: PHOTO SHOOT FOR PRACTICE

-Using the app called Preview to see the GRID for Instagram.

-Mitchell wants every photo to mesh with the 5 colors of his practice.

-Should I have a personal/ doctor's Instagram page along with my practice Instagram page.

-What is Mitchell sick of seeing on Social Media that some practices are currently doing?

-Encourage anyone to post anything with teeth. Somethings will hit and some will not, just post creativity!

-When posting, think: how will the patient connect with this?

-The Budget Breakdown Overview!

-One thing he didn’t realize was so expensive was Dean mechanical compressor.

-Always "overbudget" when you create a budget.

-He went with 311 Adec Chairs and one big 511 chair, what was the total cost for this?

-Do not buy all the Adec cabinets or the sterilization center, it’s really expensive!

-His technology budget break down

-Initial supplies is with Patterson

-Whose his rep for Patterson... do I order a small order at the beginning and then go big or order a 6 month supply and then evaluate from there?

-Why he decided to go with "Oneway Solutions" for his IT

-What expenses have snuck up on him?

-Who did Mitchell go with for insurance verification & negotiation and why?

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Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of SMYL" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

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POINTS WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

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-Framing is all done.

-Mitchell had to adjust his coffee bar height and added outlets.

-When will it be too late to make any adjustments or add ons your your framing?

-Who are his neighbors in his building and will they cause a headache in the future?

-Going to the local businesses around his practice and introducing himself, how effective is this method?

-He is starting to pick all the finishes (woods, accent pieces, tile, art, etc.)

-How much are his finishes costing?

-Buccees Gas Station Philosophy

-Mitchell’s biggest concern and how is it making you feel?

-What they wrote all over the walls?

-Where does he see his practice in the next 5-10 years?

-Online scheduling up will be up and running next Friday. Which 3rd party software did he pick and why?

-Which practices do you look up to around the country?

-You have a million decisions and you have to make it fast.

-The most difficult thing this week was a difficult Molar-Endo case.

-What does Mitchell recommend to be hung up on and be tedious with?

-Don’t decide all the finishes all at once?

-Stay tuned for the breakdown on his construction budget next week!

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Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
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POINTS WE DISCUSSED IN THIS EPISODE:

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• Which banks did he apply too?

• Business Plan Template: values and mission statement. Projections, etc.

• Bank loan terms and interest rate

• What was the company he went with for demographic? Xcite Real Estate

• Who did Mitchell have to negotiate his lease?

• What were the LOI terms and which attorney did he use?

• Which architect did he go with and how much did it cost?

• How do you negotiate a higher TI (Tenant Allowance)?

• When does free rent start?

• How much is his overhead per month?

• His Construction company was Epic Construction.

• Tax issue with construction, sales tax when you do a remodel and no sales tax when you do a new construction.

• Keep all your landlord emails and LOI terms.

• How he booked his first 5 patients this week

• How he burned himself out two weekends ago.

• Katie was the biggest help this week

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Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

View Details

Get into the world of Dr. Mitchell Mactier and follow his journey, week by week, as he creates his start-up: SMYL Dentistry

‍

Mitchell is scheduled to open up his practice in 3 months in Houston, TX.

‍

Listen each week to see the raw truth and the "behind the scenes" details that hardly many talk about publicly when it comes to starting up a practice!

‍

We uncover unexpected struggles he is facing, what "life-saving" practice tips he discovered, how much everything is costing, what equipment/ companies he decides to go with and why, his plans to skyrocket his growth in the community, how all of this is affecting his personal life, and everything in between!

‍

Mitchell may need your help and advice, so please feel free to engage with each episode, share your feedback, and ask questions here:

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1511481045554890

‍

The Making of a Dental Start-Up Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/

‍

Message us through our website here.

‍

Find Out More
Thank you for listening to this series "The Making of SMYL" on The Making of a Dental Start-Up. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!
‍

You can also find us on Spotify now, just type in the search bar "The Making of a Dental Start-Up".

‍
Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Making of a Dental Start-Up on the website.

‍

Remember that Mitchell's dental practice is being built in real time. Follow his incredible journey and message him here:

Mitchell's Practice Website: https://www.smyldentistry.com/

‍

Mitchell's Practice Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

‍

Mitchell's Personal Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smyl_dentistry

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Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
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Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

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Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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Get inside the mind of Dr. Cassandre Joseph and witness her journey, week by week, as she creates her ground-up start-up!

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We will be documenting her every week to see what unexpected struggles she is facing, what practice saving tips she discovered, what road bumps come her way, how owning a practice effects her personal life, and everything in between.

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Her story starts off different because she is actually going to own the land and the building her practice is in!

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Is the struggle worth it? Tune in to see how it all plays out

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Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

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This "What The Wednesday" episode is all about: what it's like being 1 YEAR & 4 MONTHS INTO A START-UP PRACTICE for Ted who is the owner of Blooming Family Dental.

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Remember these episodes are recorded LIVE (on Wednesday) in our Facebook Group: The Making of A Dental Start-Up

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If you want to participate, be on a segment of "What The Wednesday" or just listen in in real time, feel free to join the group!

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This "What The Wednesday" episode is all about: what it's like being 3 WEEKS INTO A START-UP PRACTICE for Brandon who is the owner of 100 West Dental.

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Remember these episodes are recorded LIVE (on Wednesday) in our Facebook Group: The Making of A Dental Start-Up

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If you want to participate, be on a segment of "What The Wednesday" or just listen in in real time, feel free to join the group!

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This "What The Wednesday" episode is all about: what it's like being 8 MONTHS IN for Katrina whose is the owner of Red Oak Family Dental

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Remember these episodes are recorded LIVE in our Facebook Group: The Making of A Dental Start-Up

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If you want to participate, be on a segment of "What The Wednesday" or just listen in in real time, feel free to join the group!

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Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

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This "What The Wednesday" episode is all about "coming back from COVID-19".

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Cheryl Cornelius, her husband and herself own Nautical Dental, talk to us about their struggle to come back from months of loss revenue, furloughing employees, getting back on track, and managing a workflow/ system with new protocols.

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Remember these episodes are recorded LIVE in our Facebook Group: The Making of A Dental Start-Up

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Dr. Drew Byrnes of The Fee For Service Podcast talks to us all about how he is planning to recover from months of lost revenue, what he is doing to market his in-house membership plan, PPE complications and his big picture vision!

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Ashley and Michael did a Facebook LIVE series on what we need to do during this pandemic.

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This episode is about perfecting your case acceptance.

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Ashley and Michael did a Facebook LIVE series on what we need to do during this pandemic.

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This episode is about Human Resources during the pandemic and how to handle employees/ staff.

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Listen in as we ask them hard hitting questions, questions that YOU have asked in the Facebook Group.

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Ashley and Michael did a Facebook LIVE series on what we need to do during this pandemic.

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This episode is about business and legal considerations during the pandemic.

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Listen in as we ask them hard hitting questions, questions that YOU have asked in the Facebook Group.

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Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More

Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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Ashley and Michael did a Facebook LIVE series on what we need to do during this pandemic.

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This episode is about what systems we need to start building during this time we have due to the pandemic.

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Listen in as we ask them hard hitting questions, questions that YOU have asked in the Facebook Group.

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You can find the video interview to this in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group

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Ashley and Michael did a Facebook LIVE series on what we need to do during this pandemic.

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This episode is about the financial impact COVID-19 is having on your practice and what you can do to recover.

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Listen in as we ask them hard hitting questions, questions that YOU have asked in the Facebook Group.

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You can find the video interview to this in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group

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Thank you all for always tuning in! Please don't forget to share with us on Instagram when you are listening to the podcast AND if you are really wanting to show us love, then please leave a 5 star review on iTunes!

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Find Out More
Thank you for listening to The Making of Smile & Co. podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.

Also, please consider leaving an honest review on iTunes. It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.

Questions or comments? Feel free to contact me here.

Follow me on Instagram or Facebook and improve your dental practice every day!

Have you subscribed? Don't miss a single episode!

Subscribe: iTunes | Android | Email | RSS | More

Listen to podcasts and learn more about The Dental Marketer on the website.

Remember that Ashley's revolutionary dental practice is being built in real time. Follow her incredible journey and message her through Facebook or Instagram to say hi or to ask questions about her experience. Email her at drashley@smileandcompany.com.

Want your questions to be answered on the podcast?
Join The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group to ask us absolutely any questions! Join the group, interact and ask your questions here! See you in The Making of a Dental Startup Facebook Group.

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Get inside the mind of Dr. Cassandre Joseph and witness her journey, week by week, as she creates her ground-up start-up!

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We will be documenting her every week to see what unexpected struggles she is facing, what practice saving tips she discovered, what road bumps come her way, how owning a practice effects her personal life, and everything in between.

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Her story starts off different because she is actually going to own the land and the building her practice is in!

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