A fresh take on Baltimore sports and lifestyle coverage, brought to you by Barstool Sports bloggers Banks & RDT, Maryland Terrapins social media manager Taylor Smyth, as well as Jake Louque and Spencer Schultz.
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The Exit 52 Podcast
DEO’S Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations is for dental leaders who are seeking to build thriving dental organizations and have more profit, time, and impact. DEO Partner Emmet Scott hosts successful dental entrepreneurs, DSO leaders, and subject matter experts, from across the dental industry. Though the industry has more opportunities than ever, organizations and leaders have more questions than ever. DEO’S Growth Secrets Podcast is a space where dental industry leaders discuss ...
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We are the COO coaches to help you successfully scale in this new world where efficiency is as important as growth. Remember when valuations were 3-10x ARR and money wasn’t free? We do. Each week we share our experiences and bring in scale up experts and operational leaders to help you navigate both the burning operational issues and the larger existential challenges. Beth Ayers is the former COO of Peak AI, NewVoiceMedia and Codilty and has helped raise over $200m from top funds - Softbank, ...
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The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) enjoys vast deposits of precious minerals and metals. Diamonds are found in the south and center of the country and the land holds 80% of the world’s Coltan, needed in all our mobile phones. It should be one of the richest countries on Earth, but it is not. This Podcast explores why, from the very beginning. A new podcast will be released each Monday every two weeks, the website is https://www.thehistoryofthecongo.com Starting in prehistoric times, ...
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"Made It" is a podcast hosted by Connor Tomkies that delves into the journeys of successful entrepreneurs who have not only built and exited their companies, but who are writing the next chapter of their journeys. The show focuses on the unique challenges and lessons learned while moving beyond the exit, offering insights and strategies for listeners aiming to grow their own businesses. Through engaging conversations with various guests, the podcast provides a blend of motivational stories, ...
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The Campaign Trail is a Dungeons and Dragons podcast where the quest is to win a general election! Join our team of fantastical adventurers as they head to marginal constituencies and face puzzles, monsters, intrigue and maybe even a dungeon and a dragon. Exit polls. Sorcery. Economic policy. Ancient curses. It's like no other D&D game you've ever heard.
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On the Mortgages Made Easy Podcast, host Dave Steinberg interviews real estate agents, financial planners, attorneys, investors and entrepreneurs about successes, failures, and hard-earned lessons. The Mortgages Made Easy Podcast gives you information from a variety of mortgage and real estate experts with hands-on knowledge to help you through the home loan process process. The Mortgages Made Easy Podcast shares tips, tricks, hacks, and knowledge to help you buy a home, refinance, or invest ...
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Ravens Lose to Rams, Enter Bye Week at 1-5
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57:50The Ravens season rolls on, and it rolls on in misery as they've lost yet another game, and enter the bye week at 1-5. Jake and Spenny go over the first game in several weeks where Baltimore showed some legitimate fight on defense and in the running game, the continued blunders with turnovers that killed their chances at winning, and take stock on …
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245: How Dental Practices Answered 100% More After-Hours Calls With AI
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34:22What if AI didn’t replace your team but made them better? In this episode, host Kendall Hussein talks with Laura Nelson, VP of AI, Training, and Development at Mango Voice, about how dental teams can stop being busy and start being effective. Laura shares how Mango Notes automatically writes call notes directly into your PMS so your front desk can …
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In this episode we discuss: Resilience in Organisations. We are joined by Aušrinė Keršanskaitė, Co-founder of Operations Nation. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Aušrinė Keršanskaitė: How can leaders tell the difference between true resilience and simply powering through b…
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The podcast is back for another week, and Jake and Spenny are here to preview yet another game that looks like it could be tough sledding for the Ravens. The guys get into how this defense can try and stop Matthew Stafford and Puke Nacua's connection (especially after losing a key piece in Odafe Oweh), how this offense led by Cooper Rush could fina…
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In this episode we discuss: The intentional organization. We are joined by Mathias Meyer, The Startup CTO Coach, and Sara Hicks, Product Leader and Founder. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following: How should leadership roles evolve as a company shifts from startup to scale-up? What’s…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 65: Oweh Trade + Houston Game Fallout
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40:28By RDT, Banks, and Taylor Smyth
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244: Why Outdated Financial Advice Is Failing Dental Practice Owners
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Ravens hit Rock Bottom, with 44-10 Home Loss
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1:00:28In an already fragile situation, the Ravens have appeared to cave all the way in as their 44-10 home loss to the Texans drops them to 1-4. With over $100 million dollars of their salaried players (including Lamar Jackson) missing this game due to injury, the hope was John Harbaugh and company would rise above their circumstances and show some fight…
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80. Navigating Through an Uncertain World
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45:14In this episode we discuss: Navigating through an uncertain world. We are joined by Jillian Reilly, Author, Global change facilitator, Keynote speaker, and International aid veteran. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Jillian Reilly: What does it really take to be an effecti…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 64: Panic Button Time w/ Cole Jackson
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42:53After another very difficult loss in which they looked overmatched despite high expectations on them, the Ravens find themselves at a very dangerous crossroads with a 1-3 record. Jake is joined by Cole Jackson to discuss all the fallout of the loss in Kansas City, including a very long injury report, Lamar Jackson being on it (potentially for this …
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243: Leadership Lessons Every Dental Practice Owner Must Learn
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43:15What if the hardest part of scaling your dental practice wasn’t growth itself, but leading the people who make it possible? In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Dr. Laxmi Reddy and Dr. Vaibhav Rai, owners of Smile Loft Dental. From starting with one practice to now running ten, with 15 associates and 130 team members, they share the lessons …
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KITCHEN SINK GAME // Ravens @ Chiefs Preview
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24:03It's Week 4, and another preview show is upon us as the Ravens travel to Kansas City, where they'll have to throw the kitchen sink at the Chiefs to avoid a 1-3 start to the year. This week's preview show will be a bit different than usual, as most of the guys were unavailable, so Jake threw together a quick written preview to cover all that will go…
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In this episode we discuss: From red flags to green lights, making legal work for your scale-up. We are joined by Helen Goldberg, Co-Founder & COO, Fractional General Counsel, Startup & Scaleup Adviser, and Mentor. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Helen Goldberg: How can f…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 63: Dissecting Detroit w/ Kevin Oestreicher
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50:42The Jumbo Set is back for another week to break down one of the more demoralizing losses in recent Ravens memory, and assess where the team goes from here. Jake is joined by Locked on Ravens Kevin Oestreicher (@koestreicher34) to look back a bit at the Lions game, talk through a concerning Wednesday injury report for the Ravens, and look ahead a bi…
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242: Increase Treatment Acceptance by 30% With This AI Tool in Your Dental Practice
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25:23What if one tweak in treatment consultations increased case acceptance 30%? In this episode, Kendall sits down with Patrick Johnson, Head of Customer Experience at Rilla, to unpack the hidden moments that decide whether patients say yes to treatment. Patrick shares how one dental group saw treatment acceptance increase 48% in just three months, why…
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Ravens Bullied by Lions in 38-30 Loss
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1:05:59It's September 22nd, and the Baltimore Ravens are 1-2. In a back and forth affair with the Detroit Lions, they were ultimately outclassed on both sides of the ball, surrendering 224 yards rushing on defense, and allowing seven sacks on Lamar Jackson. The guys break down all that went wrong in this game, the tenuous position the Ravens find themselv…
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MOTOR CITY SHOWDOWN - Ravens vs. Lions MNF Preview
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1:13:45The preview show is back for another week as Jake and Spenny hop in the studio to break down this coming installment of Monday Night Football. Two 1-1 squads square off as the Ravens welcome the Detroit Lions to town in what will be a pivotal game for both teams. How can the Ravens keep their foot on the gas offensively after putting up 30+ in both…
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241: Why 52 Countries Say Hope Is Your #1 Dental Leadership Tool
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33:06💥 What’s the one thing your team needs from you more than anything right now? Spoiler: it’s not higher pay, better tech, or even more training. In this episode, futurist and researcher Seth Mattison joins us to unpack the universal leadership principles that matter most in times of disruption—hope, agency, and vision. We dive into how entrepreneurs…
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In this episode, we discuss: The pitfalls on the path to exit. We are joined by Dirk Sahlmer, Head of Origination at saas.group. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Dirk Sahlmer: How should leaders balance ambitious growth metrics with the realities of current team capacity? …
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 62: Browns Breakdown + MNF Look Ahead
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1:07:10The Jumbo Set is back for NFL Week 3, and Jake and Spenny are pleased to have a win to breakdown after washing the bitter taste of Week 1 out of their mouths. The guys get into the offense having to pivot on the fly vs. Cleveland's strong defense, a nearly complete game by Roquan Smith and Co. on the other side of the ball, and much more - includin…
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INSTANT ANALYSIS: Ravens Beat Browns 41-17 in Home Opener
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1:03:40The podcast is back to recap Week 2 in Ravens action as Baltimore welcomed the Cleveland Browns for their home opening effort. It looked a bit dicey at first as the Ravens couldn't get much going offensively, but the defense held strong throughout, and allowed for a late breakthrough by Lamar Jackson. Four touchdown passes (and 2 turnovers by Cleve…
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MUST WIN? Ravens vs. Browns Week 2 Preview
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51:45The preview show is back for Week 2 as the guys hop into the studio to discuss the Ravens home opener on Sunday vs. the Cleveland Browns. Jake and Spenny are here to discuss the Ravens offense trying to keep things rolling, their defense trying to redeem themselves against the Browns offense and Joe Flacco in his homecoming game, and just how much …
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240: The Exit Mistakes Costing Dentists Millions in Value
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31:05Are you making choices today that could quietly cost you millions when it’s time to sell? In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Brannon Moncrief, CEO of McLerran & Associates, to unpack the biggest exit mistakes owners make. Brannon shares why doctor turnover can sink a deal, how quick tech stack changes or PPO exits backfire, and why private…
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77. How does AI change the approach to professional development?
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33:44In this episode we discuss: How does AI change the approach to professional development? We are joined by Anna Tavis, Clinical Professor and Chair of the Human Capital Management Department at NYU’s School of Professional Studies. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Anna Tavi…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 61: Bills Breakdown + Week 2 lookahead
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1:46:32The Jumbo Set is back as we enter Week 2 of the 2025 NFL season. As always, there's plenty to break down from the previous week, maybe more so than any game we've covered in the history of this podcast. The guys look into all that went right, the few crucial things that went very wrong leading to the loss, and what the Ravens can do to re-inspire c…
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Instant Analysis: Ravens lose Heartbreaker in Buffalo
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1:09:51Instant Analysis is back for the 2025 season, as the guys hop in the studio to break down one of the wilder regular season losses in recent memory. This game had just about everything except competent defense, and it was the Ravens who finally gave way on that side of the ball to lose a Week 1 stunner. We discuss an amazing night from this offense,…
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The time has come! NFL Week 1 is here, the offseason is officially in the rearview, and all the digital ink and takes that were blasted into the sports media landscape over the last half year or so are about to become null and void. Jake and Spenny are here to put that to the test for themselves, as fresh off of their full NFL season predictions po…
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In this episode we discuss: Authenticity in Leadership. We are joined by Matthew Stone, from ME Consulting and Creating Liberating Working Cultures. Love The Operations Room? Please support us by rating and reviewing it here. We chat about the following with Matthew Stone: What message are you sending when you cancel a one-on-one — and is it the on…
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Happy Hour Live: NFL Week 1 Edition
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1:47:02Football is back in Charm City and the guys are here to shoot the breeze for this season's first Happy Hour Live. Tune in for some chatter on a recent Orioles sweep, some of what we're seeing out of Ravens practice in the run up to Sunday Night Football, and more! Thanks as always for listening, and we'll be back at you very soon!Hosts: Jake Louque…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 60: Full 2025 NFL Season Preview
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1:53:38The Jumbo Set is back for Week 1 of the NFL season, kicking things off (as is tradition) with our full 2025 NFL season preview. Jake and Spenny get into all their predictions for this year having picked each game on the schedule, including playoffs, according to how they think things will play out. This of course includes the Ravens, whom the guys …
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239: How One Dentist Brought Care to 7,000 Patients with Mobile Dentistry
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37:47What happens when the traditional dental model can’t reach the patients who need care most? That’s the problem Dr. Kwane Watson set out to solve. In this episode, he shares how his pivot to mobile dentistry brought care to over 7,000 patients last year across Kentucky and Georgia. You’ll hear how he turned a failed app into a thriving model, manage…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 59: Ravens Roster Breakdown
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1:08:21First Jumbo Set of 2025-2026? Baltimore Maganize's Best of Baltimore 2025? Thanks to all the listeners, we have a little gift for all you Charmers out there. Jake and Spencer break down the Ravens 53-man roster heading into the season opener against Buffalo, recent extensions and #extensionculture in 2025, as well as general vibes headed into the R…
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SAMUEL BASALLO EXTENDED FOR 8 YEARS, $67 MILLION
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35:08THEY FINALLY DID IT! The Orioles have locked up a member of their young core, and it's an unlikely candidate indeed. Samuel Basallo has received an 8 year, $67 million extension less than a week after being called up to the O's, as first reported by the Baltimore Sun's Andy Kostka. Jake and RDT are live to react to the first major extension of the …
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238: How Dental Membership Plans Double Visits and Cut No Shows by 50%
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34:39What if you could cut no-shows in half and turn uninsured patients into your most loyal ones? In this episode, Dave, CEO of Clerri (Formerly Kleer + Membersy), shares how membership plans are changing the way practices grow. Patients come back more often, accept more treatment, and spend more with confidence. You’ll hear the simple steps to set it …
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237: How One Dentist Saved $1.8M with Smarter Tax Planning
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27:31Are you earning seven figures but still feel financially uncertain about retirement? You've built a successful practice and accumulated wealth, but you're not sure when you can actually step back. In this episode, Laurie Ingwersen from Allworth Financial breaks down the "Seven-Figure Dilemma" that many high-earning dentists face. She walks us throu…
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SERIES RECAP: Discussing Philly Series + Grayson Surgery
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42:33The podcast is back for another week, as the Orioles are officially post fire-sale, and post another series (one they lost to the Phillies up I-95). Jake and Eric hop on the mic to briefly go over that three game inter-conference set, and also break down the news that Grayson Rodriguez will be shut down for the remainder of 2025 after undergoing el…
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236: How Dentists Use IV Sedation to Close More Treatment Plans
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37:22Are your patients saying no because they’re scared, not because they can’t afford it? For so many people, the thought of sitting through a long, painful appointment is enough to put their health on hold. In this episode, Kendall Hussein talks with Leah Zipperstein (Head of Strategy) and Clay Griffith (Head of Growth) from Vesper Institute about the…
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Reacting to Orioles FIRE SALE at Trade Deadline LIVE
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1:06:14The guys are back for another Orioles-centric episode, this time to break down all things MLB trade deadline. In a development that probably would've shocked everyone as recently as March, Baltimore officially sold big time at the deadline, moving on from hired arms, and beloved homegrown pieces alike. We react to the trades, the return the front o…
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235: Why Being the Top Producer in Your Growing Dental Practice Is a Red Flag
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45:38What happens when you’re producing $4.5M a year… but still feel stuck? In this episode, Dr. Ben Oppenheimer shares the real cost of being the top producer in a growing dental organization. From hiring associates and scaling to 7 practices, to the challenge of letting go and learning to lead, Ben opens up about the hard lessons that come with growth…
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SERIES RECAP: O's Stumble out of the Blocks vs. Rays
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31:52We're back from a short break as All-Star week has come and gone, and the Orioles unfortunately picked up right about where they left off for the first series of the 2nd half. Their two losses to Tampa Bay to start the weekend looked like more of the same, and today's win to end it is just another tantalizing reminder of what could have (and maybe …
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The Orioles first half has wrapped up in......depressing fashion. Bryan Baker shipped out of town in a trade to Tampa, Ryan O'Hearn speaks to the media about the ASG, and the draft happened! A bunch of new little baby birds have entered the nest... there's a lot to get to, and we hope you enjoy us trying to make sense of it all. Thanks as always fo…
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We're back with a special episode today, as Eric got a chance to sit down with Orioles outfielder (and 2025 All-Star), Ryan O'Hearn. The guys discuss Ryan's winding career path leading him to Baltimore and All-Stardom, the ups and downs of a tough 2025 season for the team, the growth of younger players like Jackson Holliday, and much more. Thanks a…
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234: Why $1M–$3M EBITDA Dental Practices Get the Highest Valuations
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45:04Did you know practices with $1M–$3M in EBITDA see the highest demand and valuations in today’s market? In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Brannon Moncrief, CEO & Principal of McLerran & Associates to unpack what actually drives practice value—and what silently holds it back. They talk owner-dependence, key man risk, and why growing same-st…
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SERIES RECAP: Orioles Fading After lost Series vs. Texas
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39:52The guys are back with another midweek show, this time breaking down the action between the Orioles and Rangers at Camden Yards. Jake and Eric get into all the hype of the first game in which Trevor Rogers threw one of the most unexpected gems of an eight inning start in recent memory, which was then squashed by an equally maddening game 2 and 3. T…
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233: How One Dental Practice Recovered $400K by Fixing Collections
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30:53Is $800,000 in unpaid claims sitting in your practice—and you don’t even know it? In this episode, we sit down with Shreyas Parab, CEO of Daydream, who shares the powerful story of running his mom’s dental practice—and uncovering a revenue nightmare. From growing up answering phones to battling $800K in outstanding claims, Shreyas breaks down how D…
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SERIES RECAP: O's Drop Competitive Series to the Yankees, Fall to 33-44
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41:02The podcast is back for an early Sunday recording, as Jake and Eric have plenty of thoughts on the 3-4 week of Orioles baseball we just saw, including a disappointing effort against New York in today's loss. Do the O's stack up well against the AL East after a few blown leads in several days? Can they continue their winning pace under Tony Mansolin…
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232: Save 30% on Dental Supplies Without Changing Vendors
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30:36Are you overspending on dental supplies without even realizing it? In this episode, we sit down with Brad Freeman, Founder & CEO of SourceClub, to uncover how most practices are silently bleeding money through outdated procurement habits. Brad shares the real math behind supply costs, the hidden fees most GPOs don’t talk about, and why SourceClub's…
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Jumbo Set Podcast, Episode 59: Jaire to the Ravens, OTA and Mini-Camp Catchup
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42:21The Jumbo Set is back as we approach the Summer Solstice, and Jake and Spenny are here to break down all the latest and greatest in Ravens news that we've gotten in the last month or so. Today was a big one in the news department, as the Ravens officially inked cornerback Jaire Alexander to a 1 year, $4 million dollar deal, worth up to $6 million i…
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SERIES RECAP: O's Sweep the Halos on Father's Day
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56:57The show is back on this Father's Day Sunday, as the Orioles rebounded from a disappointing Detroit series by sweeping the Angels at Camden Yards. Jake and Eric are here to discuss a promising effort from an offense that appears to be on the rebound, some extremely encouraging returns to the lineup from guys like Jordan Westburg and Gary Sanchez, a…
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231: How Top Dentists Cut Financial Management Time in Half
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23:39Are you still using paper checks to run your dental business? In this episode, we sit down with Ashley Valdivia, Account Executive at BILL, to talk about what’s really slowing down growth behind the scenes—manual payments, lost invoices, and late fees. Ashley shares real stories from practices who’ve reclaimed their time by streamlining finance wor…
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