The Burleson Box: A Podcast from Dustin Burleson, DDS, MBA
Episodes
If You Wouldn’t Start It Today, Why Are You Still Doing It?
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Why This Is the Final Episode The Burleson Box solved the problems it was designed to solve The environment it was built for has changed Waiting u...
Sean Barnard on Intentional Retention: The Essential Guide to Human Resources for Leaders
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Building a great practice requires more than strong clinical skills. It requires leadership that people want to follow. In this encore episode of The ...
Rebecca Hinds on Your Best Meeting Ever
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Rebecca Hinds, PhD, to explore a topic that affects every practice, every busi...
Travis and Dr. Logan Frederickson on Peak Performance
02 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Most healthcare professionals are trained to sprint.Dental school is a sprint. Medical school is a sprint. Residency is a sprint. Early practice owner...
Jimmy Nicholas on AI, AEO, and the Future of Dental & Orthodontic Marketing
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this season-finale episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson is joined by longtime collaborator and digital marketing pioneer Jimmy Nicholas for...
Jeremiah Sturgill on Boutique SEO, Phone Skills, and Turning Clicks into Starts
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Show NotesGuest: Dr. Jeremiah Sturgill — Founder, Sturgill Orthodontics; Co-founder, Go Unicorn Strategy (concierge SEO/SEM for orthodontists).Learn...
Jamie Reynolds on Level the Curve: Data-Driven Practice Management Principles
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Jamie Reynolds—orthodontist, entrepreneur, and co-founder of OrthoFi and...
Adam Witty on The Authority Advantage: Building Thought Leadership Focused on Impact Not Ego
05 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Adam Witty, entrepreneur, publisher, and founder of Advantage Media and Forbes...
Kyle Fagala on Digital Marketing, Creative Growth, and Building a Practice That Stands Out
01 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Kyle Fagala, orthodontist and founder of Neon Canvas, to explore how creat...
Scott Hansen on LeadSigma: AI and the Future of Orthodontic Growth
04 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Scott Hansen joins Dustin Burleson on The Burleson Box to share his journey from growing a family orthodontic practice to building LeadSigma, a CRM an...
Dan Schawbel on Back to Human: How Great Leaders Create Connection in the Age of Isolation
06 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What You’ll Learn:Why technology may be increasing workplace isolation, not solving itHow EQ is overtaking IQ as the most valuable skill in a tech-d...
Rock Dental Brands: How to Choose the Right DSO
02 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin Burleson sits down with the powerhouse leadership team behind Rock Dental Brands to answer one of the most pressing questions ...
Blake Morgan on More is More: How the Best Companies Go Farther and Work Harder to Create Knock-Your-Socks-Off Customer Experiences
04 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Dr. Burleson is joined by Blake Morgan, customer experience futurist and bestselling author of More is More: How the Best ...
Dr. Erinne Kennedy on Managing Burnout, Preventive Care, and Leadership in Dentistry
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson welcomes Dr. Erinne Kennedy, Assistant Dean for Curriculum and Integrated Learning at Kansas ...
Brian McCarthy on The Rising Tide Mindset
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, we’re joined by Brian McCarthy, founder of Rising Tide Consulting and former CEO of a thriving, multi-location ...
Ashley Goodall on The Problem with Change: And the Essential Nature of Human Performance
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this insightful episode, Dustin Burleson interviews Ashley Goodall, author of The Problem with Change and co-author of Nine Lies About Work. They e...
Steve Anderson on The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business Like Amazon
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson speaks with Steve Anderson about his book The Bezos Letters: 14 Principles to Grow Your Business ...
Francesca Sipma on Unblock Your Purpose: Breathwork, Intuition, and Flow State
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dustin Burleson sits down with Francesca Sipma, a breathwork coach, entrepreneur, and creator of Hypno Breathwork...
Dr. Ben Fishbein on Growth, Delegation, and Giving Back
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, we sit down with Dr. Ben Fishbein, a powerhouse in the orthodontic world, founder of Fishbein Orthodontics, and t...
Dr. Rooz Khosravi on Digital Dentistry and Interdisciplinary Treatment Mastery
06 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Burleson Box, Dr. Dustin Burleson sits down with Dr. Rooz Khosravi, a trailblazer in digital orthodontics and interdisciplinary...
Scott De Rossi on The Essence of Effective Leadership
02 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I speak with Dr. Scott De Rossi about the questions that shape our personal and professional journeys. Our guest opens up about the r...
Oliver Gelles on Level the Curve: Data-Driven Practice Management Principles to Compete in Today's Changing Orthodontic Landscape
05 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Drawing from the largest data set of consumer buying habits in orthodontics, Reynolds and Gelles reveal a statistical approach to running a successful...
Mike Wysocki on Careers By the People: Candid Career Advice from 101 Experienced Professionals
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have the pleasure of speaking with Mike Wysocki, a seasoned author and sociologist who has spent years delving into the real-life e...
Ryan Hawk on The Score That Matters: Growing Excellence in Yourself and Those You Lead
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Hawk discusses the impact of external scoreboards on our sense of self-worth and the importance of distinguishing between external validation and...
Bob Sutton on The Friction Project: How Smart Leaders Make the Right Things Easier and the Wrong Things Harder
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Every organization is plagued by destructive friction—the forces that make it harder, more complicated, or downright impossible to get anything done...
Karyn Gordon on The Three Chairs: How Great Leaders Drive Communication, Performance, and Engagement
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all want to be great leaders who are confident, productive, and highly energized. But if you don’t learn foundational leadership skills, research...
Coach Brook Cupps on Surrender the Outcome: The Path to an Impactful Life of Coaching, Leading, and Living
02 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Surrender The Outcome is a leadership fable that follows the progress of a longtime basketball coach, Mick, through his traditional, transactional app...
John Bowe on I Have Something to Say: Mastering the Art of Public Speaking in an Age of Disconnection
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Public speaking is difficult because you’ve never been taught the proper techniques.Fascinated by the possibility that speech training could foster ...
Karen Eber on The Perfect Story: How to Tell Stories that Inform, Influence, and Inspire
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What makes a story perfect?How do you tell the perfect story for any occasion?Stories are a memorable and engaging way to differentiate yourself and b...
Christina Wallace on The Portfolio Life: How to Future-Proof Your Career, Avoid Burnout, and Build a Life Bigger Than Your Business Card
03 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Pouring yourself into a single full-time job is the riskiest move you can make. Your parents’ advice to focus on one career path? It doesn’t work ...
Brad Stulberg on Master of Change: How to Excel When Everything Is Changing – Including You
06 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From social disruptions like economic recessions, pandemics and new technologies, to individual disruptions like getting married, career transitions a...
Henry Roediger on Make It Stick: The Science of Successful Learning
01 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
To most of us, learning something "the hard way" implies wasted time and effort. Good teaching, we believe, should be creatively tailored to the diffe...
Emily Miller on Breakfast: The Cookbook and OffLimits
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone loves breakfast, but if you stop to consider the cereal aisle hasn't changed in 60 years. Today on the program, we welcome Emily Miller, CEO ...
Sally Susman on Breaking Through: Communicating to Open Minds, Move Hearts, and Change the World
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In March of 2020, Sally Susman, the chief corporate affairs officer at Pfizer, found herself at the helm of one of the most urgent high stakes public ...
Wendy Smith on Both/And Thinking: Embracing Creative Tensions to Solve Your Toughest Problems
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Life is full of paradoxes. How can we each express our individuality while also being a team player? How do we balance work and life? How can we impro...
Amy Gallo on Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People)
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Amy Gallo about her book, Getting Along: How to Work with Anyone (Even Difficult People).Amy shares the 9 principle...
Ozan Varol on Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity and Become Extraordinary
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Ozan Varol about his latest book, Awaken Your Genius: Escape Conformity, Ignite Creativity and Become Extraordinary...
Allen Campbell on The Game of Eating Smart: Nourishing Recipes for Peak Performance Inspired by MLB™ Superstars
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Inside the world of peak performance, the transition to eating healthy food has become more than a movement; it’s a revolution.On this episode of Th...
Christine Porath on Mastering Community: The Surprising Ways Coming Together Moves Us from Surviving to Thriving
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Despite our deep desire to feel a sense of belonging, many of us feel isolated. The rise of technology and modern workplace practices have led people ...
Gabriele Oettingen on Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation
06 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Gabriele Oettingen about her book, Rethinking Positive Thinking: Inside the New Science of Motivation.You'll discov...
Chris Bailey on How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times
02 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Chris Bailey about his latest book, How to Calm Your Mind: Finding Presence and Productivity in Anxious Times.You'l...
Linda Ginzel on Choosing Leadership: How to Create a Better Future by Building Your Courage, Capacity, and Wisdom
04 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Dr. Linda Ginzel about her latest book, Choosing Leadership: Revised and Expanded: How to Create a Better Future by...
Dorie Clark on The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World
07 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Doris Clark about her book, The Long Game: How to Be a Long-Term Thinker in a Short-Term World.You'll discover how ...
Gabriella Braun on All That We Are: Uncovering the Hidden Truths Behind Our Behavior at Work
02 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Gabriella Braun about her book, All That We Are: The Hidden Truths Behind Our Behavior at Work.We examine how work ...
Benjamin Spall on My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired
05 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Benjamin Spall about his book, My Morning Routine: How Successful People Start Every Day Inspired.You'll discover t...
James White on Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World
01 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with James White about his book, Anti-Racist Leadership: How to Transform Corporate Culture in a Race-Conscious World.Yo...
Ayelet Fishbach on Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Ayelet Fishbach about her book, Get it Done: Surprising Lessons from the Science of Motivation. You'll discover how...
Brad Federman on Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less
06 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Brad Federman about his book, Cultivating Culture: 101 Ways to Foster Engagement in 15 Minutes or Less.You'll disco...
Roger Martin on A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness
01 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Roger Martin about his book, A New Way to Think: Your Guide to Superior Management Effectiveness.You'll discover ho...
Jon Gordon on The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Jon Gordon about his book, The Energy Bus: 10 Rules to Fuel Your Life, Work, and Team with Positive Energy.You'll d...
Ethan Kross on Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It
04 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Ethan Kross about his book, Chatter: The Voice in Our Head, Why It Matters, and How to Harness It.You'll discover h...
Michael Bungay Stanier on The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever
07 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Michael Bungay Stanier about his book, The Coaching Habit: Say Less, Ask More & Change the Way You Lead Forever. Y...
Seth Godin on This is Marketing: Why You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to See
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Seth Godin about his book, This is Marketing: You Can't Be Seen Until You Learn to SeeYou'll discover how digital m...
Dan Heath on Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Dan Heath about his book, Upstream: The Quest to Solve Problems Before They Happen.You'll discover why we get stuck...
Leidy Klotz on Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Leidy Klotz about his book, Subtract: The Untapped Science of Less.You'll discover why it's easy to mistake less fo...
Hubert Joly on The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Hubert Joly about his book, The Heart of Business: Leadership Principles for the Next Era of Capitalism.You'll disc...
Roger Martin on When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Roger Martin about his book, When More Is Not Better: Overcoming America's Obsession with Economic Efficiency.You'l...
Ashley Whillans on Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life
02 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Ashley Whillans about her book, Ashley Whillans on Time Smart: How to Reclaim Your Time and Live a Happier Life.You...
Julia Galef on The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't
04 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Julia Galef about her book, The Scout Mindset: Why Some People See Things Clearly and Others Don't.You'll learn abo...
Jan-Benedict Steenkamp on Time to Lead and Lessons for Today's Leaders from Bold Decisions that Changed History
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Jan-Benedict Steenkamp about his book, Time to Lead, and how historical leadership examples might help us improve o...
Scott Anthony on Eat, Sleep, Innovate: How to Make Creativity an Everyday Habit Inside Your Organization
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Scott Anthony about his book, Eat, Sleep, Innovate, and how to use the power of habit to build a culture of innovat...
Jacinta Jiménez on The Burnout Fix and Core Resilience Practices to Help Navigate the Complex World of Work.
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dustin talks with Dr. Jacinta Jiménez about her book, The Burnout Fix, and core resilience practices to help you operate from the "i...
Ryan Holiday on Ego is the Enemy and Placing Higher Goals Above Your Desire for Recognition.
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ryan Holiday opens his book, Ego is the Enemy, with a quote from Richard Feynman, who said, "The first principle is that you must not fool yourself an...
Paul Carroll on Billion Dollar Lessons, the Pitfalls of Consolidation and the Error of Staying the Misguided Course.
05 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, we look at Paul Carroll's research for Billion Dollar Lessons, key takeaways from the 750 most profound business failures of all time...