Best Practically Superheroes Podcasts (2025)

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Tap Into Your Allyship Power - with Julie Kratz 34:35

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1d ago34:35

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Lucinda is joined by allyship expert Julie Kratz, who discusses her research on why people with power often disengage from conversations about diversity and inclusion, feeling either "threatened" or "irrelevant." Together they explore her latest book, which outlines a "use fear as fuel" strategy and introduces a framework for building allyship prog…

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How to Host an Open House Event That Will Fill Your Dental Schedule | Part 1 | GMS

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Is your next open house a missed opportunity? Let's learn how to create buzz, build trust, and get your calendar booked solid! In this episode, we reveal how to transform your practice’s open house event into an inviting social gathering that builds trust and enthusiasm among potential patients. Drawing inspiration from “Unreasonable Hospitality,” …

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How Community Marketing Sparked a 200-Patient Waitlist Before Opening | Dr. Joanna Gamble | 575

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What if you could build a 200+ patient waitlist without a single ad before seeing your first patient? In this episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Joanna Gamble, founder of Wildberry Pediatric Dentistry, to uncover the remarkable path from food truck dreams to owning one of Wake Forest’s most eagerly anticipated dental offices. Joanna shares how gra…

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The First Customer - Turning Small-Town Hustle Into Big-Time Software with Founder Joshua Davidson 33:24

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Joshua Davidson, CEO and founder of Chop Dawg. Growing up just outside of Atlantic City during the Great Recession, Josh saw firsthand how fragile traditional industries could be. Watching friends’ families lose homes and his father work multiple jobs gave him a survival instinct and a drive to creat…

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Be a Senior Community Superhero: How to Partner with Senior Groups in Your Area | GMS

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What if your dental practice could swoop in and become the highlight of every senior community’s month—making you the hero residents and staff look forward to seeing? This episode reveals actionable, proven strategies to transform your approach from being “just another dental provider” into an indispensable highlight of the month for senior communi…

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No Drama, All Integrity: Inside a Truly Patient-Driven Practice | Dr. Lance McGavin | 574

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What’s it really like to lead a practice where every decision is rooted in doing the right thing for your patients AND your team, even when it's hard? In this episode, Dr. Lance McGavin takes us on his extraordinary journey from military dentistry to opening White Palm Dental in the heart of Florida’s rapidly expanding Space Coast. Dr. McGavin reve…

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The First Customer - The Hidden Dynamics That Make Communities Thrive with CEO Rob Wenger 27:17

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Rob Wenger, CEO and founder of Higher Logic. Rob shares how Higher Logic evolved from a LinkedIn-style networking idea into a powerful engagement platform serving over 3,000 clients worldwide. With a focus on professional communities—ranging from doctors and accountants to global corporations—Rob exp…

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High Performance HR - Cultural Mapping And Development 27:27

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Lucinda looks at the critical role of organisational culture in driving high performance and compliance, emphasising that culture, often defined as "the way we do things around here," significantly influences employee engagement, behaviour, and decision-making. She also discusses practical tools for mapping and diagnosing culture, such as Cameron a…

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Transform Cold Rejections into Warm Leads with the ARENA Strategy | GMS

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If ground marketing leaves you facing closed doors, it’s time to discover a new path in with the ARENA strategy! In this episode, we unpack the ARENA Framework—an actionable decision-making tool uniquely designed for ground marketers facing objections and rejections in the field. You’ll discover how to Assess the true reason behind a "no," Reframe …

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Inside Year One: Lessons from Launching a Modern Dental Practice | Dr. Jessica Pushee | 573

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Change is never easy, but every bold decision shapes the story of your entrepreneurial journey—just ask Dr. Jessica Pushee, who returns to share the honest highs and lows of her first year running a dental practice in Foxboro, Massachusetts. From the start, Dr. Pushee made gutsy moves, including staying out of network with a major insurance company…

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The First Customer - The Practice of Longevity in Digital Product Work with Mile6 Founder Tim Haak 32:22

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Tim Haak, founder and Vice President of Innovation at Mile6. Tim shares how growing up in a small-town family business shaped his entrepreneurial mindset, and how his curiosity for technology led him to build his first websites as a teenager—before he even had his driver’s license. From those humble …

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Small Budget, Big Results: Leveraging Your Community Outreach as a Dental Leader | GMS

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How do top dental practices fill their chairs without spending thousands on ads? This episode is your practical roadmap for launching an effective ground marketing strategy on a razor-thin budget, leveraging your time in the community instead of spending big. We’ll demystify the process, showing you how to dedicate just 90-120 minutes per week, spl…

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Do You Know Where Your Patients Are Coming From? Ditch the Guesswork and Focus Where It Counts | Amanda Kepshire | 572

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Still relying on “How did you hear about us?” as your only source of patient insights? It’s time for a smarter way to track! In this episode, we dive deep into the world of marketing with Amanda Kepshire, a senior vertical marketing manager at CallRail, who reveals how industry-specific insights can revolutionize the dental marketing game. Amanda b…

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The First Customer - Turning Wearable Noise Into Boardroom Gold with ROOK Founder Marco Benitez 27:19

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Marco Benitez, CEO and founder of ROOK, a company revolutionizing how wearable health data is integrated and used. Marco opens up about his entrepreneurial journey, from growing up in Mexico to moving his family to the U.S. to pursue bigger opportunities. He reflects on how his first startup shaped h…

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Attracting Health-Minded Patients by Partnering with Local Fitness Studios | GMS

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How can you connect your dental services to a community already obsessed with personal wellness? In this episode, we explore how fitness centers are filled with community-focused, wellness-driven members, and can become your office’s most fruitful referral partner. We break down the deep psychological and behavioral alignment between gym-goers and …

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High Performance HR - Talent Development 28:32

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Lucinda examines talent retention and development, building on the previous discussion about attracting talent, and emphasising the importance of creating a high-performance culture that not only draws in great people but also keeps them engaged and motivated. Lucinda explores the evolving definition of talent, highlighting the need for inclusivity…

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The Power of Early Learning: Why Dentists Shouldn't Wait to Take CE | Dr. Chad Johnson | 571

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Want to stand out in a crowded dental landscape? It might all come down to when you start learning. In today's episode, Dr. Chad Johnson opens up about the bold decisions and defining moments that set his dental career apart from day one. With an unwavering commitment to learning, Chad jumped straight into post-grad education, quickly making his ma…

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The First Customer - Redesigning Work to Break the Hiring Game with CEO and Founder Umair Khan 26:12

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Umair Khan, CEO and founder of Techamana. Umair explains that Techamana is a vetted talent marketplace designed to stand apart from traditional freelance platforms. Techamana ensures quality by rigorously evaluating technical skills, communication, and cultural fit before admitting freelancers to the…

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Why Ground Marketing Still Wins for Local Dental Practices | Dr. Kapil Kella | GMS

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What if the secret to filling your practice with loyal patients isn’t online; it’s waiting right in your neighborhood? In today's episode, Michael sits down with Dr. Kapil Kella of Lakeshore Dental Studio to uncover the often-overlooked art of ground marketing. Dr. Kella takes us behind the scenes of his thriving practice’s journey, sharing the ste…

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Losing 50 Years of Autism Progress, Revisionist History & Conspiracy Theories , RFK Jr, MAHA & more 1:09:53

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on on the growing reaction to HHS Sec RFK, Jr's and President Trump's comments on Autism at the recent cabinet meetin. Reporter Eric Garcia, who usually joins us to talk his coverage of congress joins to talk about the danger of losing 50 years of progress in advocating and understanding Autism …

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How to Avoid Burnout as a New Practice Owner: The Path to a Balanced Leader | Dr. Simone Ellis | 570

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If you've ever felt the weight of ambition pull you away from personal fulfillment, this episode is your honest roadmap back to balance! Dr. Simone Ellis opens up about her early years as a practice owner: navigating the pressures of rapid growth, leadership, and the unspoken toll of relentless hustle. In this conversation, Dr. Ellis reveals how sh…

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The First Customer - Building The Business of Invisible Chemistry with Founding CEO Melissa Sherman 24:07

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Melissa Sherman, founding CEO of MOBILion Systems, Inc. Melissa shares how her Midwestern upbringing and early career at DuPont shaped her blend of science and business acumen, transforming her from a researcher into a CEO. She talks about discovering her passion for building businesses around comple…

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The Non-Annoying Referral Approach Every Dental Specialist Needs | Part 2 | GMS

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If your referral requests have ever felt forced or unfruitful, it may be time to switch gears! In this part 2 episode on the Ground Marketing series, we reveal exactly how to transform referral relationships from awkward cold calls into genuine professional alliances through proven, effective scripts tailored for every type of specialist. You'll di…

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The Political Issues and Cultural Controversies Fracturing the United Kingdom with guest Oliver Dean 36:50

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we're back "across the pond" to check in on our United Kingdom friends with Oliver Dean joining us from the UK. What's going on in UK politics with a two-party system that for the first time in hundreds of years faces a real third threat in Reform, the flailing Labour government under PM Keir Starmer, and how there is…

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From Patient Volume to Patient Value: Growing an Efficient Practice Without Team Burnout | Dr. Ahad Ahmed | 569

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What happens when a dentist swaps the race for patient volume for a practice built on quality care and real satisfaction? In this episode, Dr. Ahad Ahmed unveils his unique approach to running a general dental practice: from launching his first office in 2023 to opening a second, all while navigating the hidden challenges of patient volume and admi…

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The First Customer - How a 350-Year-Old Chocolate Brand Still Breaks the Rules with Dan Abel Jr. 33:23

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Dan Abel Jr., the Chief Chocolate Officer of Bissinger’s Chocolate. Dan shares how his family grew up immersed in the candy business—starting from a small family-run operation in 1981 to acquiring and leading the iconic Bissinger’s brand today. Dan walks us through their unique family dynamic, how ea…

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The Non-Annoying Referral Approach Every Dental Specialist Needs | Part 1 | GMS

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How do top dental specialists quietly become the go-to experts without splashy ads or endless networking events? In this episode, we peel back the curtain on ground marketing strategies crafted specifically for dental specialists. Think orthodontists, prosthetists, periodontists, and more, who rely on referrals rather than foot traffic. We dig into…

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How Ohana Dental Implant Centers Make Every Patient Feel at Home | Tom Gonzalez | 568

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Every dental practice claims to put patients first, but what does it mean to build a business where every interaction truly feels like family? In this episode, Michael sits down with Tom Gonzalez, Business Facilitator at Ohana Dental Implant Centers, to reveal how a behind-the-scenes leader can shape both daily operations and the very culture of pa…

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The First Customer - Mastering the Zero Harm Baby Formula with President and CEO Adam Dakin 28:42

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Adam Dakin, President and CEO of Keriton. Adam’s entrepreneurial journey starts with selling hats and t-shirts in college before building multiple venture-backed startups and leading health tech investments at DreamIt Ventures. When Keriton’s investors seek new leadership, Adam steps in with a plan t…

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Anatomy of a political rally: Bernie Sanders in West Virginia w/ local reporter Justice Hudson 1:12:05

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on US Senator Bernie Sanders visiting West Virginia as part of his current tour with reporter and founder of Wheeling Free Press Justice Hudson who was in the room and working the crowds during the Wheeling rally. Since Justice reports on local issues from city council meetings and homeless ordi…

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From Local Events to Google’s Top Spot: SEO Strategies For the Community-Focused Dentist | GMS

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Are your local marketing efforts working as hard online as they do in person? In this episode, we break down exactly how dental practices can harness the combined power of ground marketing and local SEO to dominate their local market. From hosting engaging community events that foster genuine trust and visibility, to ensuring every handshake and co…

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Practical Explainers to Economic Headlines w/ economist Dr Stephen Popick 34:29

2M ago34:29

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we turn down the noise on economic headlines and the interwebs and talking head reaction to them, by asking our economist friend Dr. Stephen Popick to explain them so well even host Andrew can understand it. Why wages are what they are including the living wage and minimum wage debates, rent vs mortgage debate, why th…

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From Clinician to CEO: How to Work ON Your Practice Instead of IN It | Lisa Grogan | 567

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Are you trapped in the daily grind, or are you steering your practice towards real growth? In this episode, we explore the heart and mind of dental practice success with Lisa Grogan, a respected dental coach whose journey began by chance and evolved into a passion for transforming practices. Lisa pulls back the curtain on what it takes to elevate a…

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The First Customer - Turning Broken Systems into a Thriving Software Business with Paul Byrne 23:11

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Paul Byrne, President of Razoyo, a Texas-based custom software development company. Paul shared how growing up in an entrepreneurial family in Wichita, Kansas—where his mom ran a fabric shop and his dad tinkered with tech ventures—planted the seeds for his own journey. We discussed how the concept of…

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What We Need To Know About The Black Sea Region w/ Antonia-Laura Pup 54:47

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On this episode of Heard Tell, we focus on one of the most strategically important and geopolitically challenging areas of the world: The Black Sea Region. Joining us from Romania is Antonia-Laura Pup, policy fellow with Young Voices Europe and a Fulbright Student at Georgetown focusing on China’s increasing influence on the economy and security of…

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Fire Up Your Team! Creating a Lasting Motivation Machine for Marketing | GMS

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How do you keep your team fired up for the daily grind of marketing when every door knocked or flyer handed out feels like a small battle? This episode dives into the motivations that fuel ground marketing success, not just today, but for the long haul. Michael offers strategies that blend the science of internal drive with the enticing pull of ext…

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Canada vs America tariff tussle, Trump vs Carney, economics of travel, politics of housing crisis 57:52

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with Sabine Benoit, the Canadian Policy Associate at the Consumer Choice Center about the current state of affairs on both sides of the US-Canada border. Why tariffs are the overriding issue in relations, how Canadians really feel about their southern neighbors and President Donald Trump, and what's …

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Protecting Tiny Teeth: What Your Practice Can Do to Help Feeding, Sleep, and Jaw Development in Infants and Toddlers | Joy Lantz | 566

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Many infants and toddlers struggle with feeding, sleep, or jaw development, and your practice could offer the help they need! In this episode, Michael sits down with Joy Lantz, an expert in myofunctional therapy and pediatric oral health, to reveal how early dental care can unlock happier, healthier outcomes for children long before their first per…

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The First Customer - Resilience, Niches, and the Long Game in Fintech with Founder Nicky Senyard 21:36

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Nicky Senyard, CEO and founder of Fintel Connect. Nicky shared the journey behind Fintel Connect—a digital acquisition platform that helps financial institutions across North America grow their customer base through affiliate marketing. She explained how the platform acts like the “plumbing” between …

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Hulk Hogan's Life and Scandals, Superhero Summer at Box Office, Movie Prices & more w/ Luis Mendez 1:17:54

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks and our film critic friend Luis Mendez of the Mendez Movie Report break out their lifelong wrestling fandom to talk the passing of Hulk Hogan from worldwide superstar, to reality tv star, to viral video infamy of sex tape and racist comments, to Gawker lawsuit, returning to wrestling, and more that l…

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Five Signs Your In-Person Marketing Needs an Immediate Pivot! | GMS

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Have you ever felt like your practice’s ground marketing efforts are falling flat, no matter how many times you show up in your community? This episode uncovers exactly when (and why) it’s vital to make adjustments to your on-the-ground outreach before wasted time and resources start piling up. We’ll break down the five telltale signs your ground m…

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Recruiting and Onboarding Talent 30:48

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Lucinda examines the critical topic of recruiting and onboarding talent as part of the high-performance series, stressing the fact that attracting and retaining the right people is not merely an HR task but a strategic business priority that requires clarity and collaboration KEY TAKEAWAYS Before starting the recruitment process, it's essential to …

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GOP Congress Taps Out, Epstein Files, Redistricting, Midterms, JD Vance, & RIP Ozzy w/Eric Garcia 1:24:09

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On this episode of Heard Tell, host Andrew talks with our friend and congressional reporter Eric Garcia who takes us beyond the headlines and inside the halls of Congress. Eric breaks down what Speaker Johnson shutting down the House for August recess really means, how much the "Epstein Files" is really affecting Washington, and how passing the One…

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17X Your Pediatric Practice: Behind-The-Scenes Staffing, Strategy, and Tech | Evelyn Lahiji | 565

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From hiring hundreds of top performers to opening 17 practice sites, here’s how one dental leader maintains cohesion, culture, and continuous growth. Today we have Evelyn Lahiji, a veteran consultant and manager behind a pediatric orthopedic dental empire with 17 carefully-positioned offices around Los Angeles. Evelyn pulls back the curtain on the …

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The First Customer - Matchmaking in the Age of Neural Nets with Co-Founder Eric McHugh 20:29

3M ago20:29

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview serial entrepreneur Eric McHugh once again! Eric dives into his latest venture, dataing.io, an AI-powered matchmaking app built to challenge the typical swipe-based dating model. He shares how the Web3 space supports his builder mindset and leads to the creation of Hold On Labs, a platform that launc…

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Beyond the Holidays: Innovative Seasonal Campaigns for Local Growth | GMS

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Stop waiting for the next big holiday—learn how summer camps, back-to-school buzz, and even heat waves can spark growth for your practice! This episode unpacks the secret sauce behind high-impact seasonal ground marketing—going way beyond just holiday-focused promotions. Michael breaks down the psychology behind why these timely campaigns work so w…

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Growth Is Expensive! Navigating Construction, Finances, and Hiring in Your Startup | Dr. Katie Mathis | 564

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If building your own dental startup sounds overwhelming and expensive, here's a real-world look behind the curtain on tough decisions and smart spending as a practice owner! In this episode, Dr. Katie Mathis shares her rollercoaster journey from ambitious associate to proud owner of Prairie Creek Dental, revealing what it really takes to bring a si…

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The First Customer – Bootstrapped, Burned Out, and Building Back Smarter with Keilian & Prags 27:54

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In this episode, I was lucky enough to interview Keilian Knudsen and Prags Mugunthan, co-founders of Pangea.ai. Keilian and Prags explored their journey from university roommates in Scotland to building a global tech talent platform. Keilian described how growing up in Switzerland with an American mother and Norwegian father gave him a multicultura…

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How Pediatric Dentists Win Families with Smart Ground Marketing | GMS

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Why do some pediatric practices become local favorites while others fade into the background? In this episode, Michael delves into the psychology of ground marketing tailored for pediatric dental practices, revealing why trust is the foundation for building lasting relationships with local families. He unpacks the dual priorities facing dentists: w…

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High Performance - Building A Learning Culture 28:58

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Lucinda discusses the importance of cultivating a learning culture within organisations, emphasising that learning should be embedded in every aspect of organisational life rather than limited to traditional training courses. Drawing on insights from industry experts, the episode explores the concept of psychological safety and its role in fosterin…