• Episode 32- Maintaining Culture Through Growth
    Jul 24 2024

    In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo focus on the challenge of maintaining culture in the practice amidst growth. They emphasize the importance of strong leadership, establishing core values, and recognizing team members who embody those values. Creating a culture of positivity and unity across multi-location practices is key, achieved through communication, team bonding, and listening to feedback for continuous improvement in the workplace environment.

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    18 mins
  • Episode 31 - Employee Turnover: Opportunity in Disguise
    Jul 17 2024

    Join Matt and Dr. Andrew Vallo in this episode as they dive into the world of dental practice employee turnover. Discover how challenges can spark growth and improvement, leading to a better work environment, finding the right fit, and enhancing operational systems. Learn how overcoming these hurdles can foster personal growth and leadership development. Tune in for expert insights and practical strategies on managing employee turnover in dental practices.

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    19 mins
  • Episode 30 - Associate Dentists: Hiring & Onboarding
    Jul 10 2024

    In this episode, Matt and Dr. Vallo discuss the challenges of hiring and onboarding associate dentists, focusing on cultural fit, sourcing strategies, and effective onboarding practices for associate success and retention.

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    31 mins
  • Episode 29: Understanding Patient Goals w/ Chris Bowman
    Jul 3 2024

    In this episode, Matt and Andrew are joined by Chris Bowman. They delve into the crucial aspects of effective case presentation and communication within dental practices. They shed light on the lack of training in this area and its detrimental impact on practices without a structured approach. Discover why dentists often overlook case presentation, the resistance to role-playing, and the importance of reframing sales in dentistry as a consultative process to enhance patient care and treatment planning.

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    59 mins
  • Episode 28 - Paul Goodman: Finding the Right Fit for Your Team
    Jun 26 2024

    In this episode, Matt and Andrew are joined by Dr. Paul Goodman. Dr. Goodman shares insights on hiring and onboarding associate dentists. He talks about finding the right team fit, avoiding the pitfalls of working interviews, and proposes better ways to assess dentists. He emphasizes investing in onboarding for a seamless transition and cultural alignment. The discussion also touches on dental school challenges, mentorship, collaboration, networking, and attending live CE events.

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    57 mins
  • Episode 27 - Debunking the Idea of an Ideal Patient
    Jun 20 2024

    In this episode, Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallo challenge the ideal patient concept in dentistry, emphasizing a patient-centric approach. They discuss flaws in the concept and stress the importance of mindset in attracting and treating patients.

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    30 mins
  • Episode 26 - Avoiding the Pitfalls of DIY Negotiations w/ Colin Carr
    Jun 12 2024

    On this episode of Dental Unfiltered, Matt and Andrew chat with Colin Carr, a commercial real estate pro for medical folks, about the dos and don'ts of securing space. They stress the value of hiring an expert, not rushing negotiations, and understanding the financial side. Colin shares insights on dentist slip-ups, like getting too attached and not negotiating on multiple options. He also warns against landlord loyalty, stresses the timing of lease talks, and suggests looking beyond demographics when picking a practice spot.

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    57 mins
  • Bonus Episode - State of the Startups - Q1
    Jun 5 2024

    Dr. Andrew Vallo offers insights into his dental startups in this episode. He delves into the Q1 performance of his new offices, noting collection challenges in the former and immediate profitability in the latter. Dr. Vallo explores hurdles like construction delays and staffing issues, highlighting the value of quality personnel.

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    24 mins