Best Michael Dinsio Podcasts (2025)

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Dental Hygiene Hustle - Maximize Hygiene Chair Efforts 46:43

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19d ago46:43

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Join Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn as they dive into navigating tough conversations to elevate patient care and revenue from the HYGIENE CHAIR in your practice. Discover how dentists can effectively communicate with hygienists to set clear expectations, gain support, and prioritize periodontal disease diagnosis—critical as 50% of adults over 30 fa…

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Allocation Schedule - When Buying or Selling a Practice 45:04

2M ago45:04

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In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Michael Dinsio is joined by dental CPA and advisor Morgan Hamon to unpack the often-overlooked—but critically important—topic of allocation schedules in dental practice transitions. Whether you're buying your first practice, preparing to sell, or just want to understand how purchase prices are split between ass…

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Is Cloud Software Cheaper? Oryx Founder Dr Selah Breaks Down Why She Thinks Cloud Is Best. 29:29

2M ago29:29

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From Dr Rania Saleh's personal challenges to a revolutionary new software solution! Join us as we interview Oryx founder Dr. Selah, who shares her inspiring story and the vision behind Oryx Practice Management Software. Dr. Rania explains how her own experience needing bed rest during her pregnancy led to developing a system that allows dentists to…

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Why Do 50% of Patients SAY NO to Treatment? HINT💲💲💲 Cost and Payment Options 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Why does patient financing matter? The team uncovers eye-opening stats: 15-20% of patients walk in unprepared to pay. A practice producing $1.6 million often sit on $2-2.4 million in unscheduled treatment. Michael Clark, a former CareCredit insider, explains how offering payment options bridges the gap, especially for bigger treatment plans like cr…

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Increase Case Acceptance Rates using Patient Finance Options MYTHS BUSTED 40:31

3M ago40:31

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Step into Dental Unscripted replacing Acquisition Unscripted. Hosts Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn, alongside industry experts like executive coach Michael Clark with Next Level Consultants. Our NEW CHANNEL breaks down the dental practice ownership journey with raw, real, and actionable insights. From startups to acquisitions to running a successfu…

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Increase Profits & Patient Case Acceptance w/ Patient Financing MYTHS BUSTED 40:31

3M ago40:31

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In this episode, Mike and Paula are joined by executive coach Michael Clark with Next Level Consultants—to dive deep into Patient Financing. They discuss how patient financing boosts case acceptance practice profitability, they tackle the challenges and opportunities that define modern day practices. They dish out practical tips, compelling stats, …

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Dental Teams - Creating a Culture - 'TAMING THE WILD!' Build an Effective Team & with Accountability 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Ever walked into your dental practice and felt more like a referee than a leader inspiring a team? Let's face it, managing a dental team can be like navigating a minefield of personalities, competing priorities, and unexpected challenges. But it doesn't have to be a constant struggle! In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quin…

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Taming the Wild - Developing Healthy 'Culture' in Your Dental Practice! 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Ever walked into your dental practice and felt more like a referee than a leader inspiring a team? Let's face it, managing a dental team can be like navigating a minefield of personalities, competing priorities, and unexpected challenges. But it doesn't have to be a constant struggle! In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quin…

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Dental Teams "Taming the Wild" Get Your Team Members to Buy-In and Create a Positive Team Culture. 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Feeling like you're herding cats instead of leading a team? Managing a dental practice is challenging enough without the added stress of dealing with difficult employees, personality clashes, and performance issues. But what if there was a way to transform your team from a source of frustration into a powerful engine for growth? In this episode of …

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Hiring a Dental Consultant - Pros and Cons? 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Thinking about hiring a dental consultant but not sure if it's the right move? 🤔 Mike and Paula break it down in a very candid and practical way. This episode of Dental Unscripted tackles a somewhat controversial topic of dental consultants - are they worth it, or are they just overhyped? Join in on the Conversation Debunk the Myths: We expose comm…

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Hiring a Dental Consultant, Brilliant! or Bust! - Find Out Here... 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Dental consultants: Are they worth the investment, or just a bunch of hype? 🤔 On this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the truth about dental consultants and help you decide if one is right for YOUR practice. We cover: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly: We explore the potential benefits AND drawbacks of hiring a co…

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Dental Consultants: Secrets to Success? or Non-Essential Expense? 35:12

4M ago35:12

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Are dental consultants worth it? 🤔 This episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn explore the first person perspective of dental consulting, helping docs see key factors the benefits and also the challenges that come with working with a consultant! We explore: The REAL value of a consultant: Do they actually bring expertise and fres…

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Challenges After Buying A Dental Practice: DAY ONE - You Don't Know What You Don't Know! 38:53

4M ago38:53

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Taking the leap into dental practice ownership? 😱 This episode of Dental Unscripted is a MUST-LISTEN for aspiring owners! Whether starting up or buying Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn walk you through the journey as they touch on crucial aspects of starting up and running a DENTAL PRACTICE - Because, "You Don't Know What You Don't Know" about transitio…

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Avoid Disaster Day One: New Dental Practice Owner Roadmap! 38:53

4M ago38:53

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Ever wondered what day one of owning a dental practice really looks like? In this candid episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn reveal what often gets overlooked in the excitement of becoming a practice owner and realities of transitioning into practice ownership. Paula, draws from her experience as a new owners, and togeth…

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Day One: The Real Truth About Taking Over a Dental Practice, You Don't Know What You Don't Know! 38:53

4M ago38:53

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Ever wondered what day one of owning a dental practice really looks like? In this candid episode of Dental Unscripted, hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn reveal what often gets overlooked in the excitement of becoming a practice owner and realities of transitioning into practice ownership. Paula, draws from her experience as a new owners, and togeth…

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Credentialing Crash Course, A Dentist's Complete Guide to Successful Credentialing 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentaling Service CALL: (253) 234-5288 EMAIL: admin@n…

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Credentialing Crash Course, A Dentist's Complete Guide to Successful Credentialing 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentaling Service CALL: (253) 234-5288 EMAIL: admin@n…

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Credentialing Crash Course, A Dentist's Complete Guide to Successful Credentialing 45:11

5M ago45:11

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Join us for this Episode of Dental Unscripted with host Mike Dinsio, co-host Paula Quinn, and special guest Stefani Sandoval as they dive deep into the complex world of dental credentialing during practice acquisitions. Connect with Next Level Consultants Team to learn more about their Dental Credentialing Service Common credentialing pitfalls to a…

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Revolutionizing Dental Practices w/ Clear Aligners & Cutting-Edge Tech 48:18

5M ago48:18

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Joining us on this Podcast Episode are some incredible guests who are shaping the future of dental practices. We have Nicole Yount, an executive coach and ortho specialist at Next Level Consultants, sharing her expertise on integrating orthodontics into general practice. Also joining us is Nick Greenfield, the CEO of Candid, introduces us to Candid…

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Unlocking Clear Aligner Success: The Tech-Driven Game Changer for GPs! 48:18

5M ago48:18

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Joining us on this Podcast Episode are some incredible guests who are shaping the future of dental practices. We have Nicole Yount, an executive coach and ortho specialist at Next Level Consultants, sharing her expertise on integrating orthodontics into general practice. Also joining us is Nick Greenfield, the CEO of Candid, introduces us to Candid…

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Mastering Clear Aligners CandidPro and The Digital Advantage for GP Dentists! 48:18

5M ago48:18

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Joining us on this Podcast Episode are some incredible guests who are shaping the future of dental practices. We have Nicole Yount, an executive coach and ortho specialist at Next Level Consultants, sharing her expertise on integrating orthodontics into general practice. Also joining us is Nick Greenfield, the CEO of Candid, introduces us to Candid…

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How to Find a Dental Practice to Buy w/ Menlo Transitions 52:23

5M ago52:23

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This latest episode with hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn, along with guest Dave Dahler from Menlo Transitions, discuss the nuances of finding the right practice to buy. We deep dive into the complexities of partnerships with brokers and the importance of networking. This episode is packed with insights for current and aspiring dental practice own…

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How to Find a Dental Practice to Buy w/ Menlo Transitions 52:23

5M ago52:23

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This latest episode with hosts Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn, along with guest Dave Dahler from Menlo Transitions, discuss the nuances of finding the right practice to buy. We deep dive into the complexities of partnerships with brokers and the importance of networking. This episode is packed with insights for current and aspiring dental practice own…

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Loan Structure vs Interest Rate: What Dentists Need to Know About Lending Options 54:23

6M ago54:23

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🏦 Huntington Bank is a regional bank based in Columbus, Ohio, with a history dating back to the post-Civil War era.1 In 2017, former employees from Mike and Luke's previous employer joined Huntington to develop a unique dental lending program. Luke has been working in dental lending for over 15 years. He describes the dental industry as resilient a…

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What You Need To Know Partnering w/ A Banker, for a Dental Acquisition 54:23

6M ago54:23

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Huntington Bank 🏦 is a regional bank based in Columbus, Ohio, with a history dating back to the post-Civil War era.1 In 2017, former employees from Mike and Luke's previous employer joined Huntington to develop a unique dental lending program. Luke has been working in dental lending for over 15 years. He describes the dental industry as resilient a…

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Get New Dental Patients Quickly! On a Budget w/ Ground Marketing Michael Arias 47:23

6M ago47:23

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Welcome to Dental Unscripted, a podcast hosted by Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn. This episode focuses on ground marketing, a strategy for building strong community connections and attracting new patients. Michael Arias, a guest expert, defines ground marketing as a sophisticated approach to building trust and relationships before focusing on profits.…

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Get New Patients Quickly & With a Budget w/ Ground Marketing for a Dental Practice Startup 47:23

6M ago47:23

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Welcome to Dental Unscripted, a podcast hosted by Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn. This episode focuses on ground marketing, a strategy for building strong community connections and attracting new patients. Michael Arias, a guest expert, defines ground marketing as a sophisticated approach to building trust and relationships before focusing on profits.…

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HR Resources & Systems When Starting a Dental Practice 42:21

7M ago42:21

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Scott Mueller represents HR for Health an online platform that was developed to help dental practice owners with every aspect of their HR needs. Learn more aboutHR for Health and reach out to Scotto Mueller, tell him you saw him on the show! New Practice Owner Checklist: How does HR play a role in new practices? https://hrfh.hrforhealth.com/new-pra…

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Scheduling NEW PATIENTS With EASE SmileSuite Founded by Dr. Bonavoglia 35:39

7M ago35:39

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We had a great show with Dr. Anthony Bonavoglia founder of SmileSuite! We discusses the challenges faced during the early stages of the practice and the inspiration behind creating SmileSuite. He developed it out of the need from owning new dental practices. The impact of missed calls... and poor follow-ups... can be extremely costly to new docs st…

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What's The Deal w/ Equipment? For Dental Startups... Territory Rep EXPLAINS ALL! 48:23

8M ago48:23

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Michael Dinsio with Quentin Flores, A-dec Territory Manager discuss how equipment costs can eat up a dental practice's startup budget. Manufacturers like A-dec are now offering smart solutions for dentists. Specifically for dentist who are starting up a practice from scratch! This is an engaging and informative episode that covers - How many chairs…

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The Start of a New Era - Episode 01 of Dental Unscripted w/ CO-HOST Paula Quinn !!! 21:18

8M ago21:18

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Dental Unscripted started out in 2019 with the idea of starting a podcast to help dentists learn about starting a dental practice from scratch. It was called Start Up Unscripted. After a year of walking dentists through the startup process, Michael Dinsio then started another podcast called Dental Acquisition Unscripted. Now after 4 years of podcas…

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Protect Your Life Investment & Greatest Assets! Insurance for a Dental Practice Acquisition 42:31

9M ago42:31

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Buying insurance is not an EXCITING or SEXY, sorry folks... But we have to cover it. We want to give you content that makes a difference in your life. We want to help make you become a better business owner and ultimately help you make great decisions for your future. We do this because we love the dental industry and how dentists fearlessly take o…

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New Pediatric Dental Practice Owners w/ Dr Mark Van Duker 47:41

9M ago47:41

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Dr. Mark Van Duker and his wife Evelyn are starting off on the venture of a lifetime together. Michael Dinsio talks to them about trials and tribulations. The upcoming challenges when first opening the doors. He also asks the questions that are important when leading up to the Grand Opening. The Van Dukers nailed this episode and were super open an…

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Kid's Teeth Week w/ Dr. Jarod Johnson, Board Certified Pediatric Practice Owner 36:22

9M ago36:22

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Dr. Jarod W. Johnson is Board Certified by The American Board of Pediatric Dentistry. The ABPD defines a diplomate as, “a pediatric dentist whose credentials have been verified, who has successfully completed voluntary examinations, and who demonstrates specialized knowledge and skill. A Diplomate is dedicated to providing exceptional patient care …

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Kid's Teeth Week w/ Dr. Casey Goetz, Pediatric Practice Owner & Podcast Host 41:48

9M ago41:48

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Dr CASEY knew for years that his ultimate professional goal was to start his own pediatric dental office. Casey wanted to have that autonomy and be in control of his career so that he could deliver his own dentistry in a way that he believed to be superior. Casey briefly associated with another office for eight months after residency, and then COVI…

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Kid's Teeth Week - with Dr. Kasey Hall - Diving In & Starting a Dental Practice 30:42

9M ago30:42

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Kid's Teeth Week is Sponsored by SuperMouth! Join the Pro Partnership: http://www.supermouthpro.com/nxlevelconsultants Dr. Kasey Hall attended Portland State University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a degree in General Science. Dr. Hall then attended Oregon Health Science University School of Dentistry where he developed a strong desire t…

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Kid's Teeth Week - Dental Unscripted w/ Dr. Kami Hoss and SuperMouth! 40:05

9M ago40:05

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SuperMouth is a revolutionary oral health care system for kids of all ages. Dr Kami Hoss and SuperMouth is leading the charge towards a safer, more effective, and personalized approach to mouth care. Develop a WorldClass partnership opportunity with SuperMouth. It's a system that elevates your dental practice adding a lifetime of exclusivity and pa…

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Dr. Josh Raiffe, DMD - Path to Dental Practice Ownership 48:15

11M ago48:15

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Path to Ownership: Dr. Josh Raiffe's background in dentistry, growing up in a dental family, and early exposure to the business. The Decision to Buy: After being unexpectedly fired from his associate position, Dr. Josh Raiffe considered starting up his own practice but ultimately decided to acquire an existing one. Importance of a Buyer's Represent…

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Getting Set Up with VOIP Phones for Your Dental StartUp w/ Mango Voice 47:11

11M ago47:11

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VOIP Phones. What the heck is VOIP? Not the SEXIEST topic to discuss on a podcast... but Michael Dinsio and Richard May have a good time. They discuss in detail all the things that go into consideration when setting up a phone system in your dental practice. Mango Voice is a preferred partner with Next Level Consultants and has developed a SWEET DE…

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Dental Startup Practices Installing IT Software, Sensors, and Servers, Oh My!!! 41:42

1y ago41:42

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Tech Solutions for New Dental Practices! We explore the two main server options: cloud-based vs on-premise servers. We discuss the pros and cons of each in terms of cost, security, and technical support needs. Learn how to find cost-effective solutions for your dental practice when starting up. We talk about strategies to keep your IT running smoot…

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Getting Google Reviews for Your Dental Practice w/ Swell 21:48

1y ago21:48

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When you're starting out as a new owner or during a transition, it is CRITICAL to get good reviews. You need to carry the good will forward ASAP with all your existing patients. Swell ensures patients know it's business as usual and maybe even better than before! Creed Walker explains how Swell can support you getting those reviews easily and makin…

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Answering New Patient Phone Calls for Dental StartUp - 3rd Party Call Services 42:41

1y ago42:41

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Cory Pinegar founder of Reach, a groundbreaking dental start up service that helps dental practices increase patient engagement and revenue. In 2016, at the age of 22, Cory purchased the company from software giant Weave for just one dollar —then named it Recall Solutions— Since then, Cory has grown Reach to a workforce of close to 300 employees. R…

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Construction and Working w/ Contractors on Your Dental Practice StartUp 32:12

1+ y ago32:12

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Steve Anderson literally wrote the book on how to build a dental practice. He has been doing this a long time with over 1,000 dental offices built. Denco Dental Construction works out of Arizona and has an impeccable reputation in the industry. Michael Dinsio and Steve talk about the cost of doing a dental start up. We want you to know where the mo…

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Merchant Services Agreements - Credit Card Processing Rates w/ Alex Sadusky 43:43

1+ y ago43:43

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Michael Dinsio and Alex Sadusky Decode Credit Card Processing.There are a lot of bad actors in this space. You may have to listen to this episode a couple of times to wrap your head around it. Or just call and talk with Alex. You can see he is passionate and wants to help doctors like you save money. Alex will tell you it doesn't have to be so comp…

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Hiring an Architect For a Dental StartUp w/ JOE ARCHITECT 45:42

1+ y ago45:42

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We had a conversation with Eric White, a project manager at Joe Architect. He has been associated with the company since 2011. Eric and Michael discussed the advantages of hiring an architect for a project. They mainly focused on how an architect can help keep the project's schedule on track, obtain permits, avoid change orders, and ensure that the…

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The Ownership Option for Dental Students | Onni Franco host of "Dental Student Podcast" 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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Special Guest and Podcaster Onni Franco talks with Michael Dinsio about his experience he had acquiring am ortho practice and getting started as a brand new practice owner. The Dental Student Podcast It's the Dental Student Podcast! Tune in to join Onni Franco as he takes you behind the scenes of real dental school/residency experiences, gives out …

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Dental Practice StartUp Lease Negotiations w/ Cohen Property Law Group 49:08

1+ y ago49:08

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In this episode, Michael Dinsio sits down with David Cohen, founder of Cohen Property Law Group, and Liam Craig, the managing director, to unpack the critical role of commercial leases in dental practice startups. Topics Include Navigating Letters of Intent (LOIs) to Avoiding deal-breaking clauses like relocation provisions and profit-sharing traps…

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Dental Transitions & 401k Plans [The Breakdown] w/ Brian Mohoric at Vinoble Advisors 47:35

1+ y ago47:35

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We geeked out on 401k Options and Planning. But this is such an important step in setting up a successful business for yourself and should not be overlooked. We discussed the value in it for you as a business owner and helping retain employees. We touched on the fact that dentists in general do not plan enough and rely too much on the sale of their…

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Healthcare Real Estate Finding a Space For a Dental Practice w/ Colin Carr 40:07

1+ y ago40:07

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This episode is so good. Colin shares his experience of years seeing deals and knowing how the real estate game works. It was such a pleasure learning from him and talking about how to attack the market as a startup dentist. One main point in this episode is, if you got knowledgeable partners helping you through this process, you can't miss. You mi…

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Starting Up a Dental Practice from Scratch Using Automatization w/ special guest Camille Kinne 42:28

1+ y ago42:28

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You can probably tell very quickly how big or a fan we are of Dental Intel if you've been listening to our shows. We had dental intelligence on before with Zach McKinney check that episode out. This time we are talk about Dental Intel's latest and greatest integrations using Modento. Camille Kinne is a product specialist and talks to Michael Dinsio…