Dental Practice Heroes

Interview - A GREAT Phone Call is a Great ROI with Nicole Vane

19 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we dive into, "Selling the Sizzle, and not the Steak" with Dr. Nicole Vane in how to create value for our patients at pivotal areas al...

DBM - Is Multipractice Ownership Dead?

15 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Sign up for www.dentalbusinessmentor.com for just $179/month!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while mak...

Solo - Take More Vacations!

12 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We often find it hard and feel guilty to take time off, but we need to.  Learn how to take more vacations with these simple tricks and hacks. Take C...

Clinical - To Super GP or Not to Super GP? With Colorado Surgical Institute

08 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use the code HEROES10 to recieve 10 percent of courses at Colorado Surgical InstituteUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo wit...

Interview - Financial Freedom in Just 5 Years with Real Estate with Roshan Kalra

05 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

You can make a lot of money in Dentistry, but do you use that money to achieve financial freedom?   Dr. Roshan Kalra shares how he was able to quickl...

DBM - The Hygiene Dilemma

01 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Where have all the Hygienist gone?  And what can we do about it?Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while...

Solo - My Best Advice

29 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch Shares his top 3 pieces of advice for dentists at any stage of practice. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take m...

Clinical - PRF? F Yeah! With Colorado Surgical Institute

25 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use Code HEROES10 for 10 percent of courses at Colorado Surgical InstituteTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time ...

Interview - Closing a Chapter in a Young Career with Derek Williams

22 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Derek Williams at the age of 35 has decided to sell his practice and take his family on a yearlong RV adventure.  Today, he discusses the difficu...

DBM - How Going Out of Network Affects Production

18 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss our experiences with going Out of Network InsuranceTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while ma...

Solo - Top Offices do these 6 Things

15 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

6 Things that are easy to do and every successful office does them. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off w...

Clinical - How to Reduce Your Post-Ops in Surgery

11 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use the code "HEROES" to get 10% off at www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo wit...

Interview - AR Perfection with Travis Campbell

08 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Recievables doesn't have to be a dark side of your practice. It's actually one of the easiest to fix.  In this episode, Dr. Campbell shares...

DBM - Zero to $110k/Month Startup In just 6 Months

04 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss what makes or breaks a startup practice.Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more m...

Solo - Some Employees Just Work Harder

01 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Not all things at the practice are going to equitable for everyone, so what can we do to minimize resentment and get our team to work as a team?Take C...

Clinical - Top 3 Things to Do When Tx Planning Large Cases

27 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Use the code "HEROES" to get 10% off at www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take...

Interview - Using ChatGPT in Your Practice

24 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

ChatGPT is an amazing free tool that can be utilized for all sorts of things at your practice. Today, we interview Michael Arias about that and so muc...

DBM - 480k in Added Production with One Simple Trick

20 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss what one change added 480k annually in one of Justin's practices. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take m...

Solo - Little Touch Points, Big Experience

17 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What are the little things that must happen as the patient moves through the office?  Can we utilize these opportunites to guide how the patient feel...

Clinical - Random Pearls with Colorado Surgical Institute

13 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 10% off CSI Courses use the promo code HERO10 www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comTake Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take m...

Interview - Your Practice, Your Way, Today with Nicole Vane

10 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. Nicole Vane shares her Practice Journey, from PPO's to FFS, dialing in her patient experience and systems along the way.  Use the sam...

DBM - How to get More New Patients if you Already Marketing a Ton?

06 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If we are already marketing a lot, how can we generate more new patients without throwing more money at Ad Spend?www.dentalbusinessmentor.com Just $17...

Solo - Backstops for Systems Accountability

03 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Why do systems we create fail? Why doesn't the team follow the protocols?  We address this in todays episode. Take Control of Your Practice and...

Clinical - Removing Implants with Colorado Surgical Institute

30 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

for 10% off CSI Courses use the promo code HERO10 www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with ...

Interview - Are We In PPO Hell? With Tom Orent

27 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

What is PPO Hell and is your practice in it?   What to do if you are and tips on giving a new patient exam that keeps more of your patients in your o...

DBM - What are your Favorite Metrics to Track?

23 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We dive into metrics that we feel important to any practice owner. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off wh...

Solo - Why Experience Doesn't Mean Shit

20 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch explains one of the most powerful things you can do to give your team "real experience" in the dental industry. Take Control of Yo...

Clinical - Why Sleep Dentistry? with Colorado Surgical Institute

16 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

for 10% off CSI Courses use the promo code HERO10Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more mon...

Interview - The $400k Hygienist with Brittany Simon

13 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today we learn how a single hygienist can produce over $400k/year by doing what is ethical and provides maximum value for our patients.  We discuss w...

DBM - Start ups or Aquisitions in this Market

09 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Etch and Justin discuss the classic Start Up vs. Aquisition pending to current market conditions.  www.dentalbusinessmentor.com Just $179/month Take...

Solo - We're Going FFS!

06 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The office is going Out of Network.  In this episode, Dr. Etch explains how his team is going through the transition. Take Control of Your Practice ...

Clinical - Pre-Surgical Pearls with Colorado Surgical Institute

02 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For 10% off CSI Courses, use the code HERO10Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money th...

Interview - Less Clinical Days, More QUALITY Days with Jordan Rigsby

27 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Dr. Jordan Rigsby shares his transition from 4-2 days a week of clinical, the why behind it, how it feels, and how he did it. Use the same mar...

DBM - What's Your Practice's Big Focus for 2023

23 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Justin and Dr. Etch both share similiar goals for dropping insurance in 2023 as well as some other goals, they share their plans and execution thi...

Solo - Strategies to Increase New Patients

20 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch shares 5 ways to easily increase your new patients without spending a single dollar. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help den...

Clinical - IV Sedation with Colorado Surgical Institute

16 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Colorado Surgical Institute  www.ColoradoSurgicalInstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance ...

Interview - The SECRET is in the Training with Winston Feng

13 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Winston Feng took over his fathers practice and learned many lessons over his 5 years of ownership.  He shares what he learned, as well as his schedu...

DBM - How to Create More Profit

09 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

www.DentalBusinessMentor.com now just $179/month.   Sign up and start enjoying the success you deserve!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We...

SOLO - Practice Pain Points with Paul Etchison

06 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

If you are wondering what you could improve next at your practice, this episode is for you.  Dr. Etch explains his process for shadowing, asking ques...

Clinical - Oral Conscious Sedation with Colorado Surgical Institute

02 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Check out Colorado Surgical Institute  www.ColoradoSurgicalInstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance ...

Interview - MegaPractice Wisdom with Craig Spodak

30 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

An episode full of wisdom, Craig Spodak shares some hard lessons learned as well as how to reach our goals without hesitation and procrastination. Us...

DBM - How to Create Accountable Leads

26 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

www.DentalBusinessMentor.com now just $179/month.   Sign up and start enjoying the success you deserve!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We...

Solo - My Little System for Productivity

23 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch shares his actual system for organizing lists, pertinent info, and discussions he needs to have with his team so that everything gets done an...

Clinical - TMJ Issues with Colorado Surgical Institute

19 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit www.ColoradoSurgicalInstitute.com Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing ...

Interview - Moving the Practice: New Practice, Better Results with Chase Kelly

16 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

After feeling some stagnation in practice growth, Dr. Chase Kelly made a bold move: HE MOVED HIS PRACTICE!  He shares the lessons learned and what it...

DBM - Tips to Stay on Track with Your Goals

12 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

www.DentalBusinessMentor.com now just $179/month.   Sign up and start enjoying the success you deserve!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We...

Solo - Real Estate and Dying Soon with Paul Etchison

09 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Etch talks about his recent 8 unit apartment he just bought, goals for 2023, and the idea of dying soon and how we can live bette...

Clinical - Tooth Sensitivity with Colorado Surgical Institute

05 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

For more information, visit www.ColoradoSurgicalInstitute.com Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing ...

Interview - Fulfillment at any Stage of Practice with Ellen Broen

02 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

We welcome the lovely Ellen Broen back again to get us motivated and excited to set goals for the upcoming year.  In this episode, she shares her uni...

DBM - Top Mistakes Dentist Make

29 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

www.DentalBusinessMentor.com now just $179/month.   Sign up and start enjoying the success you deserve!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We...

Solo - What I Would have Done Differently with Paul Etchison

26 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch shares what in retrospect, he would have done differently looking back over his almost 14 year career. Take Control of Your Practice and You...

Clinical - Managing Extraction Complications Part II with Colorado Surgical Institute

22 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For More Information go to www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing by ...

Interview - Creating your Dream Practice with Brett Francis

19 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we interview Dr. Brett Francis about his aquisition, his multiple offices, and the eventual move of his office into a new building.   He share...

DBM - How do I fix Stressful Schedules?

15 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Are you tired of running around all day?  Fix your stressful schedule with these tips!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists ta...

Special - When Enough is Enough from the Dentalpreneur Podcast

12 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch is interviewed about his new book, his practice sale, investing in Real Estate, and life work balance on the Dentalpreneuer Podcast with Mark...

Clinical - Managing Extraction Complications Part I with Colorado Surgical Institute

08 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

For more information go to www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance Marketing by ...

Interview - There's Opportunity in Everything with Sean O'Grady

05 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we hear about Dr. Sean O'Grady's start up success, and how he looked for areas of opportunity to differentiate his practice, and henc...

DBM - How do I do more Invisalign?

01 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you want to close more invisalign, this is the episode for you!Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off whil...

Solo - Change your Culture with These 3 Hacks

28 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

If you feel like you need a culture change, try these 3 simple tricks to get your team working together and loving every moment of it. Take Control o...

Clinical - Getting More Experience with Dr. Will Burghardt

24 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are joined by a CSI alum, who shares his experience learning all on X treatment and implementing the new workflows from CSI into his practice...

Interview - Creating Front Desk All-Stars with Kiera Dent

21 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How can we train our front desk to be the absolute best they can be.  In this episode, Kiera Dent explains what FD team members need to know, and the...

DBM - How can I Recruit Staff in this Environment?

17 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We need people!  How do we find them and enlist them on our teams?Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off whi...

Solo - The Financial Sense of DSO Partnership

14 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Why would anyone sell to a DSO? Because of it's investment potential.  In this episode, Dr. Etch uses an example from a recent post made on the ...

Clinical - Vertical Sinus Lifts with Colorado Surgical Institute

10 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go to www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com for more information on courses.Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance M...

Interview - Making the Practice Yours with Cyrous Ardalan

07 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we interview Endodontis Cyrous Ardalan about his aquisition and how he took the practice in a new direction in terms of efficiency and patient ...

DBM - How do I know I'm at Capacity and What do I do about it?

03 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Often, we wait to long to take the next steps in our practice's growth. Today we discuss how to know when it's the right time and what to do...

Solo - Finding the Ambition and Confidence to Grow with Paul Etchison

31 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Successful people are confident and ambitious.  How do we cultivate these traits in ourselves so that we can become more successful?Take Control of Y...

Clinical - Block Grafts: Yes you Can with Colorado Surgical Institute

27 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Go to www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com for more information on courses.Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get your free demo with Relevance M...

Interview - Divorcing your Marriage with Dentistry with Laura Brenner

24 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

At some time in our careers, we may have questioned whether we made the right decision or not.  In this episode, we interview someone who left clinic...

DBM - How do I Close Higher Value Cases?

20 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss how to close larger dollar cases.  Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while ...

Solo - Discipline and Willpower with Paul Etchison

17 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How do we increase our ability to stay true to our goals and not let tempation steal our success.   In this episode, Dr. Etch shares 4 life hacks he ...

Clinical - Implant Complications Part II with Colorado Surgical Institute

13 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and get a discount on courses.www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same...

Interview - Real Estate: Securing your Financial Freedom with David Phelps

10 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all know that real estate investing plays a large role in developing weatlth, but we rarely know where to start or where to invest.  In this episo...

DBM - Should I Open Another Office?

06 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What to think about when you are thinking about expanding to an additional location.Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take ...

Solo - What's Your Excuse? With Paul Etchison

03 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We have no issue identifying problems, but about solutions?  What do we do with the gray areas in our understanding of things?Take Control of Your Pr...

Clinical - Implant Complications Part I with Colorado Surgical Institute

29 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and get a discount on courses.www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same...

Interview - So You Think you Want an Associate? With Addison Killeen

26 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome back Dr. Addison Killeen and discuss the benefits, challenges, and how to find your next associate.Use the same marketing ...

DBM - How to use Performance Reviews

22 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Justin and Etch talk about how they use performance reviews at their offices. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help de...

Solo - Game-Changing Quarterly Meetings with Paul Etchison

19 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch discusses the format of their quarterly meetings and why you should be doing these.Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentis...

Clinical - Demystifying Digital Restorative Part II with Colorado Surgical Institute

15 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and get a discount on courses. Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!...

Interview - Utilizing the Team to Grow your Practice with Kapil Kella

12 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We only have the bandwidth for so much as the owner.  In this episode, Dr. Kapil Kella shares how he has cut his clinical schedule all while growing ...

DBM - How do you Mentor your Associates?

08 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Justin and Paul discuss how to mentor your associates.Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while mak...

Solo - Turning Problems into the Next Thing with Paul Etchison

05 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Etch shares an update at the practice and some reasons behind their best month ever.Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists t...

Clinical - Demystifying Digital Restorative Part I with Colorado Surgical Institute

01 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and get a discount on courses. Use the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!...

Interview - Resilience and the Grind with Jeff Buske

29 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk about what society teaches us about discomfort, success, and masculinity.   Dr. Jeff Buske shares some life lessons and practical solut...

DBM - Top 3 tips for Scheduling Productively

25 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Justin and Paul share their top 3 tips to increase the level of your scheduling. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists ...

Solo - Onboarding with Intentionality with Paul Etchison

22 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Etch shares his new onboarding system and how it has worked for the practice over the past 3 months. Take Control of Your Practi...

SPECIAL - What You Didn't Know About Your School Loans with David Eshom

18 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to Dr. David Eshom, who has recently researched options for school loans and how to repay them most effectively.  Today, he joins us to...

Interview - Growing and Selling a Profitable Practice with Henry Ernst

15 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we interview a dentist, who took his start up from open to sale in just 5 years.  He shares what he has learned, what led to his decision, and ...

DBM - How do you use Chart Audits to Increase Productivity?

11 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Justin and Paul discuss how to take chart audits, and turn it into a very productive task for the office. Take Control of Your Practice and Yo...

Solo - Criticism is NOT Shiticism

08 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Dr. Etch discusses how to handle complaints and criticism with tact, and how to approach each situation so that leading our practices...

DPH Clinical - Full Arch Surgery with Colorado Surgical Institute

04 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and to be entered into a raffle to win a observer's ticket to an upcom...

Interview - Abundance and Flexibility with Raymond Jone

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today we talk to Raymond Jone, a practice owner in San Fransisco area who shares the lessons he has learned over his 8 years of practice ownership.  ...

DBM - How do you Manage the Stress of Practice Ownership?

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, Justin and Paul discuss how they manage the stress of being an owner of a dental practice. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help...

Solo - You are Your Biggest Critic with Paul Etchison

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever find that people around you don't meet your expectations?In this episode we explore grace.   The way in which we offer it to others ...

DPH Clinical - Surgical Overdentures with Colorado Surgical Institute

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Text "hero" to (970) 546-7766 to recieve a free guide to surgery and to be entered into a raffle to win a observer's ticket to an upcom...

Interview - Dropping Networks, There's NEVER Been a Better Time with Gary Takacs

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever considered you may be able to thrive better as a practice if you weren't in network with so many insurance carriers?  In this epis...

DBM - The Top 3 Marketing Modalities

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

What do Justin and Paul think the top 3 current marketing modalities availible today. Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists ta...

Solo - 3 Patient Experience Nuggets with Paul Etchison

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we discuss the new drinking game called "Garlic and Oil", and 3 useful policies to implement to improve your patient experi...

DPH Clinical - Single Tooth Implants with Taher Dhoon and Dan Briskie

07 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Use Promo Code "HERO10" to save 10 percent on courses at www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.comUse the same marketing company as Dr. Etch!Get you...