Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
Episodes
How to Choose the Right First Job If Your Goal is Practice Ownership
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What is the best first job if your goal is dental practice ownership? Andrew Clingan breaks down associate options, clinical skill development, financ...
Ask George - Does Practice Ownership Still Make Sense Today?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying a practice? Learn how to avoid the “messy middle,” pick a ready-to-grow opportunity, and decide if you’re built for owners...
Coaches Corner - How Out-Producing Your Problems Can Lead to an Ugly Duckling Phase
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Adding an associate sounds exciting—until everything breaks. Andrew and Caitlin unpack the “ugly duckling” stage: lost cases, team tension, dele...
Ask George - Should Your CPA Be Your Most Trusted Advisor in Dental Practice Ownership?
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ask George on dental CPAs in practice ownership: tax planning, embezzlement prevention, deposit ratios, expense categories, and why operational KPIs m...
Practice Under Water - The Anchor Dentist Plan That Can Unlock a $4–5M Dental Practice - Part 2
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
George finally drops the answer: minority equity + a workhorse anchor doctor. If recruiting is your bottleneck, this episode shows how to expand reach...
Practice Under Water - The Anchor Dentist Plan That Can Unlock a $4–5M Dental Practice - Part 1
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A returning Practice Under Water guest breaks down five associate hires, rapid growth to $3M, and why scaling a dental practice can still trap owners ...
Ask George - Does Practice Ownership Still Make Sense Today?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying a practice? Learn how to avoid the “messy middle,” pick a ready-to-grow opportunity, and decide if you’re built for owners...
Ask George - Leadership in Real Terms
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask George episode, George breaks down leadership for dental practice owners, covering self-leadership, vision, culture, team development, and...
Coaches Corner - Dental Staffing Solutions That Protect Revenue While Allowing for Growth
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re investing in marketing but missing calls, you’re leaking revenue. Learn how dental virtual assistants can boost conversions, improve ver...
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 2
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is rapid growth always worth it? This $8M dental owner reveals the stress, mistakes, and boundary-setting required to grow without sacrificing lifesty...
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 1
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you let your P&L get ugly on purpose? This dentist explains how he scaled to $8M fast—and why profitability became the next bi...
Ask George - When Achieving Your Goals Still Feels Hollow
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask George episode, George breaks down how to set practice ownership goals you’ll actually be happy you hit. He walks through the three stag...
Coaches Corner – Why What’s Next in Dentistry Isn’t Always More Practices: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Timm
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A real-world breakdown of multi-practice ownership, associate management, rural dentistry challenges, and the financial and emotional reality of scali...
Ask George - Dentistry Has Changed — How Private Practices Win by Using Technology
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Private practice feels tougher than ever. George shows how embracing AI, automation, and team-driven tech turns staffing headaches, competition, and i...
Stop Practicing Blind: Embracing the Use of AI Dashboards for Analytics
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, George sits down with Dr. Aditi Agarwal, co-founder of Practice by Numbers and practicing dentist, to...
Ask George - The Secret to Growth: Turn Your Team into Leaders
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your practice? In this powerful Ask George episode, George and Richard unpack exactly how to delegate without lo...
Dentists Hate HR: The System That Actually Works
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Let’s face it—no dentist got into ownership to handle HR headaches. Richard chats with Jill from HR for Health about how to finally stop worrying ...
Coaches Corner - Teachability Wins: Hiring, Training, and Standards of Care that Stick
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tired of choosing between a great personality and plug-and-play experience? Richard and Caitlin show how real-world SOPs let you hire for attitude, tr...
Practice Under Water with George – Thor Part 2
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of Thor’s return to Practice Under Water, George and Thor tackle the complexities of scaling a thriving $2.5M practice. From facility cons...
Practice Under Water with George – Thor Part 1
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practice Under Water, returning guest "Thor" shares how he grew his suburban dental practice from $700K to $2.5M ...
Ask George - The Ownership Reset
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Kick off 2026 with a plan that actually sticks. George walks through choosing your practice vision, pinpointing your #1 bottleneck, and installing a w...
Coaches Corner - Turning Strategic Vision Into Operational Excellence
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Caitlin break down a four-part framework for practice vision—anatomy/scale, philosophy of care, team culture, and life design—and show...
Ask George - Going Beyond the Clinical: Using AI in Practice Management
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join George Hariri and Richard Low as they dive into the real-world applications of AI in dental practice management. From co-diagnosis tools and auto...
Taking the PPO Power Back: Clint Johnson’s Guide to Smarter Contracts
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with low reimbursements and PPO chaos? In this eye-opening episode, Richard Low and Clint Johnson reveal the exact process for climbing the...
Practice Under Water with George – Scuba Steve Part 2
27 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of this Practice Under Water interview, George helps Scuba Steve unpack the deeper reasons he doesn’t love walking into his practice—des...
Practice Under Water with George – Scuba Steve Part 1
20 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Practice Under Water, George speaks with “Scuba Steve,” a dentist who purchased a struggling fee-for-service practice and quick...
Coaches Corner - Chart Merger
13 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coaches Corner, Richard and Caitlin break down everything you need to know about chart acquisitions—how to negotiate the deal, analyze if it...
Ask George - Mastering New Patient Growth
06 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Join Richard and George as they dive into a real-world fee-for-service case study, uncovering the secrets to boosting new patient flow, overcoming hyg...
Never Miss a Call Again: AI Solutions for Dental Practices
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
AI isn’t just coming—it’s already answering your phones. Richard Low sits down with Mango Voice’s Richard May to uncover how practices are usi...
Practice Under Water with George - Tom Part 2
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Tom’s back—and he’s ready to take control of his schedule. George helps him ditch the dreaded Fridays, streamline his hours, and plan a smart pa...
Practice Under Water with George - Tom Part 1
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Practice Under Water episode, George sits down with Tom, a Canadian dentist navigating the challenges of ownership, financial pressure, and wo...
Ask George - Making the Right Call: Tough Decisions in Practice Ownership
08 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Ask George, Richard and George discuss the difficult decisions that come with dental practice ownership. They cover real-life examp...
Coaches Corner – How to Handle Cancellations and No Shows in Your Dental Practice
01 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling with last-minute cancellations and no-shows in your dental practice? In this Shared Practices Coaches Corner episode, Richard Low and Caitl...
From Overhead to Opportunity: The Virtual Team Revolution in Dentistry
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Discover how international virtual team members are transforming the dental industry. Richard Low sits down with Cory Pinegar, founder of Reach, to ex...
Ask George - The True Definition of the Dental CEO
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Low and George Hariri explore the mindset and strategic responsibilities of a dental CEO. From defining management versus lea...
Is Hygiene-Led Growth Still Viable
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Low and Alex Sharp dive deep into the role of hygiene in modern dental practices, asking whether hygiene-led growth is still ...
Practice Under Water with George – Alejandro Part 2
04 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this impactful second part, George guides "Alejandro" through a real-time blueprint for sustainable growth in a fee-for-service practice. Learn how...
Practice Under Water with George – Alejandro Part 1
28 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. "Alejandro", a seasoned fee-for-service solo dentist, joins George to discuss the business evolution of his 20+ year-old practice. They unpack the...
Ask George - Creating a True Team Led Environment
21 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Ask George episode, George Hariri and Richard Low explore what it truly means to empower your team through effective leadership. Learn the cra...
Ask George - Your Practice - Your Primary Financial Asset
14 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Think the fastest path to wealth is selling your practice or hustling outside of dentistry? Think again. In this powerful Ask George episode, George H...
From Dental School to CEO: A New Owner's Journey
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens when you buy a dental practice straight out of school? Richard and Andrew get real about the wins, the painful lessons, and the strategie...
Ask George - Ready to Grow Practice
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking about buying your first dental practice? In this episode, George Hariri and Richard Low revisit Shared Practices' evolved approach: acquiring...
How One Decision Can Change Your Trajectory
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Thinking of buying a practice? Hear how Dr. Brian Belsterling used Shared Practices’ tools to go from associate to thriving owner—without the stre...
Practice Under Water with George – Nesto Part 2
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Remember Nesto’s wild story from last week? This time he’s on the mic, and he’s sharing what it’s really like to manage two totally different ...
Practice Under Water with George – Nesto Part 1
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo Practice Under Water episode, George Hariri narrates the gritty and inspiring ownership journey of “Nesto,” a dentist navigating the ...
Ask George - How to Achieve Sustainable Income Early On
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and George explore the financial journey of a dentist’s career through three key phases: income generation, wealth accumulation, and eventua...
Building Culture that Persists - Is it Possible in Dentistry?
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Richard Low and Alex Sharp in a deep dive on culture as a foundational driver of practice success. From turnover and team expect...
Thinking About Practice Ownership? Financing Secrets Every Aspiring Owner Should Know
19 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Explore the essential steps to securing financing for your dental practice with Richard Low, Steve Steinbrunner, and Brian Carroll from Provide. From ...
Coaches Corner - Avoiding Information Overload: Filtering the Noise and Taking Action
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Richard and Caitlin dive into the challenges of analysis paralysis—that overwhelming feeling of having too many...
Ask George - Buying Right vs. Buying Regret: How to Spot the Wrong Practice
05 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
One decision can change everything. In this episode of Ask George, we reveal why buyer’s representation isn’t optional—it’s essential. George ...
Bold Moves, Light Laughs: How One Dentist Found His Calling
28 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Brady Smith joins Dr. Richard Low for a raw, hilarious, and insightful conversation about the wild turns his dental career has taken—from owning...
The Entrepreneurial Dentist: Balancing Wealth, Risk, and Fulfillment
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Alex Sharp tackle an important question: Once you’ve built a thriving pract...
Coaches Corner - Beyond Bonuses: How to Build a Culture of Buy-In
14 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this Coach’s Corner episode, Richard and Caitlin dive into one of the most common challenges for practice owners—getting their team to truly bu...
Ask George - What to Expect When You're Expanding
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Expanding a dental practice is an exciting but high-stakes challenge. In this episode of Ask George, Richard and George take a deep dive into the oper...
Dr. Simon Wu: How He Doubled His Practice in 18 Months
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low interviews Dr. Simon Wu about his journey from associate to successful practice owner...
Achieving Financial Escape Velocity as a Dentist
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Alex Sharp dive into the personal financial strategies that dentists need to achieve financial escape velocity. They discuss h...
Ask George - Should You Start or Acquire Practice #2 and Beyond?
17 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Expanding from one practice to multiple locations is a whole different ballgame—are you ready for it? In this episode of Ask George, Dr. Richard Low...
From A Dinosaur Practice to Digital Success with Dr. Mohiuddin Ifaz
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Richard Low sits down with Dr. Mohiuddin Ifaz and Lori Williams to discuss an incredible practice transformation journey. Dr. Ifaz sh...
Practice Under Water with George - Part 2
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2 of our deep dive with Gregorio, we lay out the step-by-step blueprint to scale his $1.9M, 7-op practice into a $3.5M mega-group practice—a...
Practice Under Water with George - Part 1
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of 'Practice Underwater', George Hariri sits down with "Gregorio," a real dentist with a fake name but real numbers. After a four-year...
Growing a Fee for Service Group Practice with Dr. Jesspreet Parmar
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Jesspreet Parmar shares his incredible journey from solo doctor to scaling a thriving fee-for-service group practice—but it wasn’t all smooth ...
Selling to a DSO - When Would It Make Sense?
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Selling your practice to a DSO can be tempting, but is it the right move? In this episode, Dr. Scott Leune joins us for part two of our deep dive into...
Ask George - A New Mastermind with George
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This episode unveils the launch of the Ask George Mastermind, a unique opportunity for growth-minded dentists to collaborate, learn, and gain direct a...
The Path from a Solo Doctor Practice to a Multi-Doctor Practice
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low chats with Dr. Austin about his journey from military dentistry to owning and scaling...
Ask George - THE BEST Startup vs Acquisition Episode Shared Practices Has Ever Done
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low and George Hariri dive into the debate of startup versus acquisition for dental pract...
Coaches Corner - Creating Self-Managed Teams
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low and Caitlin Embree discuss the importance of checklists for creating self-managed den...
Ask George - Metrics Driven Growth Avatars
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low is joined by longtime co-host Dr. George Hariri to explore the metrics-driven growth ...
The Multi-Doctor Practice - Year One
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Shared Practices, Dr. Jeff Casebier joins Coach Lori to share his journey through his first year as owner of a multi-doctor practic...
"Ask George" - Precision Growth - Pathways to Profitability
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Shared Practices Podcast dives into the intricacies of dental practice growth and management with co-hosts Dr. Richard Low and Dr. George Hariri. ...
Operations in Action
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Richard Low and Scott Leune explore how to implement operations in a dental practice. They discuss re...
Bought the Right Practice with Dr. Jim Simpson
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Jim Simpson shares his journey of buying the right dental practice. From his decision-making proc...
Hygiene Led Growth vs Hygiene Led Profit - Ask George
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, George discusses the difference between hygiene-led growth and hygiene-led profit. He explores how to...
Coaches Corner: Metric Blindness
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Richard and Caitlin dive into "metric blindness" in dental practices, focusing on how to understand and manage Accounts Receivable (AR) for financial ...
Maximizing for Profit or Growth - Ask George - The Shared Practices Podcast
09 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, George discusses every dental practice owner's crucial decision: Should you prioritize profit or focus on growth? He breaks down the ...
When Luck Meets Strategy: Doubling a Practice in a Year w/ Dr. Andrew Clingan
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Andrew Clingan shares his rollercoaster journey of purchasing a dental practice right out of school and transforming it into a million-dollar busi...