The Dental CEO Podcast
The Dental CEO Podcast, hosted by Dr. Scott Leune, applies business strategies from top entrepreneurs and CEOs to dental practice ownership. Each episode features candid conversations with leaders from various industries, uncovering strategies and insights relevant to dentists. Topics include scaling operations, maximizing profitability, and achieving sustainable growth. The podcast aims to empower dentists to lead and manage their practices effectively.
Episodes
Your Equity Could Be Worthless: What to Know Before Selling to a DSO
Selling your dental practice to a DSO? Some dentists who took part of their payout in DSO equity may end up with nothing to show for it.In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Kevin Cumbus, founder and president of Tusk Practice Sales, to break down what's really happening in the DSO market today and how to protect yourself before you sell. Kevin's firm has completed about $1.5 billio
The Acquisition Trap: Why This Dentist Skipped Buying a Practice and Opened a Startup
Dr. Divya Patel was two years out of dental school when she made a decision most dentists take a decade to make: open her own startup instead of buying an established practice.In this episode, Scott sits down with Dr. Patel to unpack why she walked away from Toronto's acquisition market and built Pearl Dental Studio from the ground up instead. They break down the real math behind "buying
Direct Mail, ChatGPT Ads & Google: What's Actually Working in Dental Marketing Right Now
ChatGPT just rolled out ads for small businesses, and dentists are already testing it, often with no idea what they're doing.In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Bill Donato, founder of DentalMarketing.com, to break down what's actually working in dental marketing right now: ChatGPT ads, Google Ads, AI-powered SEO, and a channel most dentists have written off as outdated: direct ma
Retire Twice: Why Waiting Until 65 Is the Worst Retirement Plan for Dentists (Part 2)
Last week's episode challenged the traditional path to retirement. This week, Scott Leune gets tactical: what should you actually be doing in dentistry, right now, at your specific age, to make that philosophy real?In Part 2 of this series, Scott walks through the exact practice models that align with the semi-retire-twice framework, breaking down what each decade of a dental career shoul
Retire Twice: Why Waiting Until 65 Is the Worst Retirement Plan for Dentists (Part 1)
What if the traditional retirement plan, work hard for 40 years and finally retire at 65, is actually the reason so many dentists end up burned out, broke on experiences, and full of regret?In Part 1 of this two-part series, Scott Leune revisits a post he wrote 16 years ago that challenged everything he'd been taught about building wealth and retiring. Instead of one big retirement at the
The Dental Supplier You've Probably Never Heard Of, Solving Dentistry's Biggest Problem
Episode 80: There's a good chance you've never heard of DHP. While Schein, Patterson, Darby, and Benco dominate the conversation around dental equipment and supplies, DHP has quietly built a 35-plus-year, privately held, family-owned business that Scott says delivers strong pricing and personal service, without the brand recognition to match.Scott sits down with Dale Roberts, DHP's founde
Mo Shirin Built Europe's Largest Full Arch DSO in 8 Years. Now He's Coming for the U.S.
Episode 79: In 2019, a 22-year-old flew from Dublin to Texas to take three of Scott's courses back-to-back, so eager to learn he came back a second time just to finish the one he missed. Eight years later, that same dentist has built Truly Dental into Europe's largest full arch implant group, 15 locations across Ireland and the UK, on pace to cross $100 million in annual revenue. Now he's
One Procedure, $1.5M+ in Additional Collections at a 90% Margin: The Best-Kept Secret in Dentistry
Episode 78: Scott sits down again with Justin Warcup, a pediatric dentist in Dallas-Fort Worth, to break down the numbers behind pediatric airway dentistry and the system he built to scale it, called the BRĒTH Method. Cases run $4,000 to $9,000, case acceptance sits at 52%, and in just three months of focused marketing, Justin scaled from 4–5 cases a month to averaging $130K+ a month, inc
Is There Ever a "Right Time"? Building a Booked-Out Dental Startup While Raising 3 Kids Under 5
Episode 77: Is there ever really a "right time" to start a practice? In this episode of the Dental CEO Podcast, Scott sits down with Dr. Stamatis Kouniaris and his wife Katarina, a practicing attorney, to talk about one of the boldest timing decisions a young family can make: launching a dental startup in Canada while raising three kids under five, including a newborn just one month old.J
Why Most Dentists Settle for Mediocre
Scott Leune sits down to give young dentists the advice he wishes someone had given him. He breaks down the four numbers every associate should be tracking, why a high-income associateship matters more than a signing bonus, and why waiting to feel "ready" for ownership is usually the exact reason people never get there. It's a blunt, no-fluff take on why so many careers stall out in medio
AI Is Becoming the Operating System of Your Practice
Radiologic AI was just the beginning. In this episode, Scott sits down with Ophir Tanz, founder and CEO of Pearl, to unpack how AI has evolved from a single feature into an entire layer running underneath the modern dental practice, handling everything from CBCT analysis and ambient charting to claims, insurance verification, and scheduling. They get into where this is headed next: a worl
$4M in Debt and His Partner Left. You Won't Believe What Dr. Omar Virani Did Next
$4 million in debt. A business partner who walked away. That's the position Dr. Omar Virani was in, and it would have ended most people's dental careers right there. Instead, he turned it into a thriving two-location practice in Vancouver, Canada, one with 19 operatories, associates who actually want to work there, and the kind of balanced schedule most owners only dream about. In this ep
The AI-Enabled Virtual Team: How Copilots Are Transforming Dental Practice Support
Virtual administrative teams are already helping thousands of dental practices handle insurance verification, billing, claims, and phones, and now AI copilots are layering on top of that support to speed up claim resubmissions, improve call conversion, and lift overall work quality without adding any burden to your onsite team. This episode breaks down how task-specific AI copilots rewrit
Why Your Associate Isn't Producing (And How to Fix It)
Why do some associate dentists produce five times more than others seeing the exact same number of patients? In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down the four numbers that actually drive associate production, exam volume, diagnostic percentage, treatment plan size, and case acceptance, and shares the national averages versus top-performer benchmarks for each. He
Where Your Profit Is Hiding: Scott Analyzes Actual P&Ls
In this solo episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune reads three real profit and loss statements line by line and shows you exactly where practice profit hides. Watch a "respectable" 1.8-million-dollar practice find roughly 160,000 dollars in EBITDA and nearly a million in sale value, and a two-practice owner uncover about 650,000 dollars a year in cash flow and 4.2 million in equi
How Selling to a DSO Costs Dentists Millions (Scott Breaks Down a Real Offer)
A dentist got an unsolicited $9.8M offer to sell his practice — and on paper it looked incredible. So why is walking away the smarter move? Scott Leune breaks down the real offer line by line and runs the actual math, exposing the traps most dentists never see: the cash up front, the "rollover equity," the multi-year stay requirement that quietly erases years of owner profit, and the "hop
The Husband-and-Wife Dentists Reinventing Themselves at 61
After 33 years of marriage and 33 years practicing side by side in 700 square feet, Dr. Elisa Mello and Dr. Ramin Tabib could have coasted to the finish line. Instead, at 61, they bet on themselves again and moved into a 2,500 square foot space built around a brand they just trademarked: The Smile Code. Scott Leune sits down with the New York City couple to talk about holding the line on
Don't Take Startup Advice from a Lucky Dentist
There is a lot of bad location advice in dentistry. A dentist goes on a podcast, says demographics do not matter because they opened in a weak market and made it work, and suddenly "build it and they'll come" sounds like a strategy. It is not. It is luck, and as Scott Leune puts it, a blind man can hit a home run, but that does not mean the rest of us should swing blindfolded. On this epi
222 Patients in Month One: Inside a Dental Startup That's Booked Out Two Months
Two married dentists. One startup. 222 new patients in their first full month. On this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Drs. Alex Hill and Kristina Slavik of Hill Dental Studio to break down exactly how they built the demand, why they're already booked out two months, and what Scott says they need to do right now to handle the success before it crushes the
Dental CEO Podcast #66 - Your Website Is No Longer Your Biggest Marketing Asset
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune is joined by Bill Donato, Founder of DentalMarketing.com, to break down why your website is no longer the biggest driver of new patient calls. As patient search habits change, Google My Business, local search visibility, reviews, hyperlocal content, and real-time search queries are becoming more important than ever. Scott and Bill exp
Dental CEO Podcast #65 - The Instagram Post Heard Round the World...of Dentistry
A single Instagram post from Dr. Scott Leune sparked major conversation across the dental world, raising a question many dentists are thinking but few are saying out loud: is becoming a dentist still financially worth it? In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott breaks down the post, the backlash, and the numbers behind the debate, including income, debt, delayed earning years, an
Dental CEO Podcast #64 - The Future of Dentistry
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down how dentistry is moving toward a new practice model built around automation, simplified staffing, patient hosts, presentation stations, and more efficient systems. He explains why traditional front office roles may become less necessary, how clinical team members could take on a more complete patient experience role, a
Dental CEO Podcast #63 - PPO Fees Are Killing Private Dentistry
PPO plans are putting intense financial pressure on private dental practices through low reimbursements, high write-offs, stagnant fees, and rising operating costs. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Natalie Soda of PPO Profits to expose how shared networks and hidden fee schedules can force dentists to produce more while collecting less. They also discu
Dental CEO Podcast #62 - What It’s Like Building a Startup Right Out of Dental School
What does it actually look like to go straight from dental school into building your own practice? In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Emily Magee just five weeks into opening her startup to walk through her journey from associate to owner. She shares how she made the decision to start early, secured financing, built out her office, and what the first few weeks of ownership re
Dental CEO Podcast #61 - How to Make Your "Old" Dental Office Look Modern Without Breaking the Bank
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Kathryn Gaysinski, founder of DeStyle Design, to break down what it really takes to design a modern dental practice. From material selection and layout to balancing cost, function, and aesthetics, they explore how smart design decisions directly impact patient experience and long-term profitability. If you are planning
Dental CEO Podcast #60 - How Dr. Kye Williams Built a Fee for Service Powerhouse
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Kye Williams, founder of Dental House, to break down how he built a fee for service startup from scratch to over $3 million in annual collections in under three years. Kye shares the real drivers behind his success, from relentless marketing and phone conversion systems to delivering an elite patient experience
Dental CEO Podcast #59 - Stop Doing Dentistry for Free
Redo dentistry is one of the most overlooked, and expensive problems in private practice. In this episode, Scott breaks down the uncomfortable reality most dentists face: when treatment fails, we absorb the cost, strain the patient relationship, and create unnecessary tension within the team, yet none of it is clearly tracked or accounted for. From failed implants and broken crowns to pat
Dental CEO Podcast #58 - How One Procedure Changed Dr. Justin Warcup's Life
What if the key to working less and making more as a dentist isn’t opening more practices but focusing on the right procedure? In this episode, Dr. Justin Warcup shares how scaling too quickly nearly hurt his business, how he eliminated $300,000 in annual waste, and how focusing on one high value treatment increased cases from one per month to more than 13 a month while reducing his clini
Dental CEO Podcast #57 - The Age-Old Question: What Are Banks Thinking?
In this episode of the Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Tom Angeloni, National Sales Director at Bank of America, to discuss the current state of dental lending. They break down startup loan amounts, what banks evaluate when approving funding, and why quality acquisition opportunities are becoming harder to find. The conversation also explores how production history, cas
Dental CEO Podcast #56 - "Dentist" Math: Why Your Numbers Aren't Adding Up
Dentists talk about overhead, EBITDA, and take-home pay all the time—but most aren’t actually calculating them the same way. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down what these numbers really mean, how to calculate them correctly, and the benchmarks healthy practices should aim for. He explains the difference between true overhead and discretionary spending, how
Dental CEO Podcast #55 - How to Grow a Dental Practice in 90 Days
What would happen if you treated your practice like you just bought it? In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down a practical 90-day strategy to rapidly grow collections and profitability. He explains the key drivers of new patient flow, diagnosis, case acceptance, fees, and expenses and the specific actions that can quickly move the needle, from improving marketi
Dental CEO Podcast #54 - Why Buying an Existing Practice is No Longer the Safest Option
Is buying a dental practice really the safer move, or has the equation changed? In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune revisits the buy versus startup debate and explains why his thinking has shifted in today’s market. He defines what a modern well executed startup actually looks like, including lower build costs, smart lease negotiations, optimized footprints, advance
Dental CEO Podcast #53 - Startups, Acquisitions, or Mergers: What's the Smartest Way to Scale
Should your next move be a startup, an acquisition, or even a merger? In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune explains why repeating the same growth strategy over and over can stall momentum and how a blended approach creates smarter expansion, easier funding, healthier cash flow, and stronger long term equity. He breaks down how bank underwriting changes after your fir
Dental CEO Podcast #52 - The Decisions That Make or Break a Dental Startup
Most dental startups struggle not because of location or marketing, but because the weeks leading up to opening are rushed, unstructured, and poorly planned. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down exactly how to open a startup practice cleanly and confidently by focusing on hiring the right team, training with intention, building systems before day one, and cho
Dental CEO Podcast #51 - The End of Legacy Dental IT
Legacy dental IT systems were built for a different era—and continuing to rely on them is becoming more expensive, more disruptive, and more limiting every year. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down why server-based setups, patchwork software integrations, and outdated infrastructure are no longer sustainable in modern dentistry. The conversation explores how
Dental CEO Podcast #50 - Dentistry’s Imaging Infrastructure Is Broken
Dental imaging was never designed for today’s reality of AI, multi-location practices, cloud workflows, virtual teams, and data-driven decision-making—and it’s starting to show. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dustin Johnson, Co-Founder and CTO of SOTA Cloud, to explain why server-based, siloed imaging systems are quietly costing practices time, money
Dental CEO Podcast #49 - How Bad Design Is Driving Up Dental Startup Costs
Rising construction costs have made dental office design one of the biggest financial risk factors in a startup. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Chris Raba, owner of Lean Dental Design, to explain how poor space planning, bloated layouts, and inefficient design decisions quietly drive up construction costs and leave dentists over budget before they ev
Dental CEO Podcast #48 - Avoiding Legal Landmines in Dentistry: Leases, Partnerships, and Costly Mistakes
Eric Masson, Partner at Eskow Law Group, joins Scott Leune on The Dental CEO Podcast to break down the legal strategies dentists need when starting, buying, or growing a practice. Drawing from years of experience in healthcare transactions, Eric explains why lease agreements are often landlord-friendly, why legal counsel should be involved before signing a Letter of Intent, and how to pro
Dental CEO Podcast #47 - People Problems, Lawsuits, & Liability
Most lawsuits in dentistry don’t start with patients—they start with employees. This episode breaks down how common HR missteps like unclear policies, poor documentation, and bad advice turn everyday staff issues into legal problems. A direct conversation on what actually puts dental practices at risk and how to avoid it.
Dental CEO Podcast #46 - Clear Aligner Therapy and the Future of Orthodontic Care
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune speaks with orthodontist and entrepreneur Dr. Ingrid Murra about the current state of clear aligner therapy, examining how incentive structures, training gaps, and rapid adoption have influenced patient outcomes and provider profitability. They discuss collaboration between general dentists and orthodontists, the role of virtual monit
Dental CEO Podcast #45 - Automate the Junk Work and Run Your Practice Like a CEO
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Aditi Agarwal, founder of Practice By Numbers, to challenge dentists to rethink how their practices operate. The conversation explores how automation and data-driven systems can replace time-consuming “junk work” like insurance verification, scheduling, collections, phone management, and reporting—freeing teams to f
Dental CEO Podcast #44 - Reinventing the Patient Experience: Build the Practice Patients Can’t Stop Talking About
In this episode, Scott breaks down how to reinvent the patient experience so thoroughly that patients can’t stop talking about your practice. From modern design and comfort-focused amenities to digital workflows, high-tech diagnostics, and frictionless communication, he outlines the systems and touches that build trust, increase case acceptance, and elevate your brand. Whether you're laun
Dental CEO Podcast #43 - What Leadership Looks Like for Women in Dentistry—And What We Can All Learn
Leadership looks different for female dentists—and it often comes with unfair labels, blurred boundaries, and added pressure at home and in the practice. In this episode, Scott Leune sits down with Curve Dental President Jana Macon to discuss the real challenges women navigate in leadership and how they can set healthier boundaries, communicate clearly, build a strong results-driven cultu
Dental CEO Podcast #42 - The #1 Financial Blind Spot in Dentistry: Your Real Estate Strategy
Real estate is one of the highest-stakes—and most overlooked—financial decisions in dentistry, and in this episode Scott sits down with Colin Carr, CEO of CARR, to reveal how lease renewals, poorly negotiated terms, missed concessions, and uninformed decisions routinely cost dentists hundreds of thousands of dollars over their careers. From TI allowances and free rent to assignability cla
Dental CEO Podcast #41 - AI Receptionists and the Future of Dental Phone Systems
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice, to discuss how AI-powered phone systems are transforming dental practices. Drawing on data from more than 12,000 practices, they reveal how much revenue is lost through missed calls and how AI receptionists are already improving patient interactions and operational efficiency. This con
Dental CEO Podcast #40 - The Apple Store Approach to Case Acceptance
In this episode, Scott Leune and Dr. Christian Coachman break down how to use technology, storytelling, and a differentiated “Apple Store” patient experience to dramatically increase case acceptance. Learn how mastering planning, guided execution, and emotional dentistry can elevate your reputation, attract better cases, and transform your career.
Dental CEO Podcast #39 - Understanding Your Financials: The Path to Lower Overhead & Higher Profit
This episode of The Dental CEO Podcast offers a clear, practical breakdown of how dentists can finally take control of their financials. Dr. Scott Leune explains the key numbers every practice owner must track, the overhead targets that separate average practices from highly profitable ones, and why messy financial statements lead to years of lost income. You’ll learn how to spot overspen
Dental CEO Podcast #38 - Quieting the Noise: Finding Focus and Your Zone of Genius
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune talks with Jesse Israel — keynote speaker, mindfulness teacher, and founder of The Big Quiet — about how leaders can cut through the constant noise of modern life to regain clarity, purpose, and control. Jesse shares his “Four S’s” framework—Stillness, Solo Time, Slow Technology, and Saying No Thank You—to help reduce stress, shar
Dental CEO Podcast #37 - Turning Setbacks into Momentum
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune shares powerful insights on turning setbacks into momentum and embracing the process of reinvention. He explores how decisive action, adaptability, and consistent effort—not perfection—drive lasting growth. Through real-world examples and lessons drawn from leadership and business, Dr. Leune challenges listeners to stop overanalyz
Dental CEO Podcast #36 - The Staffing Formula Every Dental Practice Should Follow
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down how to staff a dental practice efficiently at every stage—from the early days of a startup with one assistant and a single front office team member to a mature, high-performing practice with multiple hygienists, assistants, and virtual support. He explains when to expand, how to balance roles across the front and back
Dental CEO Podcast #35 - The Truth About Supply and Lab Pricing in Dentistry
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune exposes the hidden pricing structures that leave private dentists paying more for supplies and labs than the largest DSOs. He breaks down how corporate distributors and traditional buying groups have quietly maintained inflated costs through exclusive contracts, nondisclosure agreements, and overlapping ownership—keeping independe
Dental CEO Podcast #34 - You Need to Pay Your Team More
Dental teams want—and deserve—to be paid more. The challenge is that practices are also facing higher costs across the board, from supplies and labs to rent and debt. In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune explains how practices can afford to pay top salaries without sacrificing profitability. He shares how maintaining healthy ratios, maximizing hygiene production, imp
Dental CEO Podcast #33 - Building the Virtual Assistant–Supported Dental Practice
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune explores how virtual assistants are reshaping the modern dental practice. He breaks down why overburdened front desks, rising staffing costs, and hiring challenges make the VA-supported model so powerful. From insurance verification and patient recalls to answering missed calls and streamlining workflows, listeners will learn how
Dental CEO Podcast #32 = Dentistry Outside the US: Lessons from Global Markets
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune explores how dentistry is evolving around the world—and why the U.S. remains years ahead when it comes to the business side of practice ownership. From the rise of DSOs in Australia and Canada to untapped opportunities across Europe and beyond, Scott explains what non-U.S. dentists can learn from the American model to accelerate growt
Dental CEO Podcast #31 - Hygienist Owned Dental Practices: Redefining What’s Possible
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune talks with Irene Janku—hygienist, educator, and practice owner in Toronto—about one of the most unconventional but thought-provoking models in dentistry: hygienist-owned practices. Together, they explore how this model works legally and financially, what it means for dentists and hygienists working side by side, and why it could resha
Dental CEO Podcast #30 - Does Dentistry Still Make Sense as a Career?
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune tackles one of the most important questions in the profession: does dentistry still make sense as a career? With record-high student debt, stagnant associate pay, and rising stress, many young dentists feel stuck in roles that limit income, autonomy, and fulfillment. Scott contrasts the challenges of associateships with the opportunit
Dental CEO Podcast #29 - AI-Powered Diagnostics and Automation in the Dental Office
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott sits down with Ophir Tanz, founder and CEO of Pearl, to explore how AI is transforming dental practices—from radiology that detects more disease to automated charting, treatment planning, and real-time claims. These tools reduce inefficiencies, minimize errors, and build greater patient trust. They also look ahead to 3D imaging, ambient not
Dental CEO Podcast #28 - Rethinking Exams: A New Protocol to Drive Production
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune explains why most dental exams are inconsistent and miss valuable treatment opportunities. He introduces a structured assessment protocol for the hygiene chair that standardizes preventive, Perio, Ortho, Implant, Sleep, and Cosmetic evaluations. By following this “recipe” for thorough exams, practices can improve patient care, cap
Dental CEO Podcast #27 - Structuring Associate Agreements That Protect Your Practice
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune tackles one of the toughest challenges in private practice ownership: building fair and effective associate agreements. Drawing from years of experience, he breaks down the 10 most important elements to include—tiered compensation, lab fee adjustments, guarantees, notice clauses, CE commitments, referral expectations, column load
Dental CEO Podcast #26 - Building Community and Finding Purpose Through Adversity
In this inspiring episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with comedian, author, and motivational speaker Zach Anner to explore how resilience, humor, and community can transform life’s toughest challenges into opportunities. Born with cerebral palsy, Zach shares his journey from winning Oprah’s reality show and creating viral YouTube content to writing for television
Dental CEO Podcast #25 - The Three Buckets Every Dental Career Needs
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with top motivational speaker Laura Gassner Otting to share how practice owners can reset their goals, strengthen leadership, and retain top talent. Drawing from decades of experience interviewing high-performing executives, Laura explains how to align your “three buckets” of money, freedom, and passion, and create a cul
Dental CEO Podcast #24 - The First Domino: How 10 Extra Minutes Can Change Your Practice
Scott talks with Rob Bay, co-founder of Dental Intelligence and current chairman of Alta.Ai, about how practices can save time, improve hygiene production, and reduce burnout without adding staff. They explore the systems and strategies that are reshaping clinical efficiency and giving doctors and teams more time to focus on what matters most—patients.
Dental CEO Podcast #23 - Handling Conflict Without Losing Control
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with conflict resolution expert Gabe Karp—TEDx speaker, author of Don’t Get Mad at Penguins, and former trial lawyer—for a powerful conversation about confronting conflict in dental practices. Together, they explore why ignoring issues fuels burnout, how to reframe tough conversations, and the simple weekly meeting that could tran
Dental CEO Podcast #22 - Building a Life That Feels as Good as It Looks
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Erin Stafford—author of The Type A Trap, social psychologist, and former head of marketing for a $11B healthcare company—for a candid conversation about high achievement, burnout, and how to reclaim your life without sacrificing success. Erin shares her own journey from burnout to balance and offers practical tools to help de
Dental CEO Podcast #21 - Wired for Survival, Built for Burnout
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss—biologist, stress expert, and author of Instinct—to explore why so many dental professionals feel stuck in survival mode. They dive into how our evolutionary wiring impacts decision-making, leadership, and burnout—and what you can do to break the cycle. From fear-based habits to building intentional routines
Dental CEO Podcast #20 - The AI-Powered Dental Practice
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune talks with Jana Macon, President of Curve Dental, about how AI and cloud-based technology are rapidly transforming the way dental practices operate. From automating insurance verification and scheduling to streamlining clinical notes and claims processing, Jana shares what’s coming—and what’s already here. They also dive into why outd
Dental CEO Podcast #19 - Retaining Great People
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down the single most effective tool he’s used to retain high-performing associates and team leaders—profits interests. He explains how this strategy allows owners to share in profits without giving up equity or control, all while incentivizing long-term loyalty and performance. Whether you're looking to reward your best people
Dental CEO Podcast #18 - Human-Centered Leadership: Leading People, Growing Practices
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Ryan Estis—keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of Prepare for Impact—to discuss the shift from command-and-control management to human-centered leadership. They explore how building trust, investing in employee growth, and leading with empathy can help dental practice owners improve team engagement, reduce turn
Dental CEO Podcast #17 - Are You Happy?
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune asks a question most dentists overlook: Are you happy? He explores the disconnect many practice owners feel between outward success and inner fulfillment—and why achieving more isn’t always the answer. If your practice is thriving but something still feels off, this episode is for you.
Dental CEO Podcast #16 - Made to Matter: Building Dental Practices That Inspire Loyalty
Seth Mattison joins Dr. Scott Leune to explore how leading with love can transform your dental practice—from patient experience to team culture. They discuss how intentionality and human connection can drive loyalty, retention, and long-term growth. If you're tired of the grind and ready to build something meaningful, this episode offers a bold new perspective.
Dental CEO Podcast #15 - The Path: A Smarter Way to Scale Your Practice and Reclaim Your Life
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune unveils The Path—a strategic, margin-first approach to scaling your dental practice without sacrificing your freedom, profits, or peace of mind. From dropping low-paying insurance plans and mastering case acceptance to building a low-overhead “micro practice” within your existing operation, Scott shares how to create a business th
Dental CEO Podcast #14 - Redefining Success: Building a $3M Practice—and a Life—with Dr. Jordan Sanders
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Jordan Sanders, founder of Knox Mountain Dentistry and Ascend Dental Education, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving dental practice—and an even more fulfilling life. From launching a startup during COVID to hitting $3 million in collections, Dr. Sanders shares how he broke free from burnout by of
Dental CEO Podcast #13 - Becoming an Effective Dental CEO
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down a simple yet powerful framework for becoming a more effective CEO in your dental practice. If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly putting out fires, this system will help you regain control. Scott shares how to organize your day using a pocket-sized to-do list, delegate tasks with real accountability, protect
Dental CEO Podcast #12 - One More Thing, One More Time: Lessons in Resilience with Josh Sundquist
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune welcomes Josh Sundquist—Paralympian, bestselling author, Emmy-winning producer, and viral content creator—for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, humor, and perspective. From losing his leg to cancer at age nine to racing for Team USA and producing his own Apple TV+ show, Josh shares the mindset shifts that helped him turn adver
Dental CEO Podcast #11 - Dentistry's Dirty Little Secret
In this hard-hitting episode of The Dental CEO® Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune exposes a harsh reality many dentists don't realize until it's too late: how thousands have unknowingly given away their practices for free. Scott breaks down the flawed financial models behind DSO deals, explains why staying on after selling can quietly wipe out your true value, and challenges the assumptions that t
Dental CEO Podcast #10 - How Anthony Price Built a Cosmetic Dentistry Empire in Memphis
Dr. Scott Leune talks with Dr. Anthony Price about how he built a cosmetic dentistry brand that attracts local celebrities, delivers 40+ virtual consults a month, and aligns completely with his personal passion and lifestyle. They discuss branding, social media, and how to create a practice that supports your life instead of consuming it. This episode is a blueprint for any dentist lookin
Dental CEO Podcast #9 - Maximizing Your Practice's Valuation
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune explores a rarely discussed but crucial topic: how to maximize the value of a dental practice group, especially with multiple locations. Using a three-location scenario, he breaks down strategic decisions around growth, structure, operations, and financial management that can significantly impact long-term value—whether you're looking
Dental CEO Podcast #8 - Bridging the Dentist-Hygienist Divide with Brittany Glauz
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Brittany Glauz—known as @BrushWithBritt and one of Incisal Edge’s 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry—to explore the evolving relationship between dentists and hygienists. Together, they tackle the rising cost of hygiene, staff culture challenges, the impact of temping, and how to build a happy, high-performing
Dental CEO Podcast #7 - The Path to Success
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down the biggest mistakes dentists make when expanding from one practice to many—and why traditional growth strategies often lead to burnout, debt, and eroded profits. He shares a smarter path to scale, focused on building high-margin operations, reclaiming your time, and setting the stage for multi-location success without
Dental CEO Podcast #6 - Travelocity to Kayak: Terry Jones on Creating Category-Defining Companies
Terry Jones, founder of Travelocity and co-founder of Kayak, joins Dr. Scott Leune to discuss innovation, AI, and the mindset shifts needed to lead and grow in a rapidly changing world. From team building and overcoming blockers to leveraging technology for smarter practice management, this episode is packed with insights every dental CEO needs to hear.
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