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Real Estate Bites Back: Why Dental Offices Can’t Afford $50 Per Square Foot

Dalton Albertson, Marketing & Business Development at LAD Dental Group, and Brad Lenos, the company’s COO, take you behind the scenes of an 11-location Indiana network that began as a single Kokomo practice in 1978 and grew into a dental powerhouse—almost derailed by one bad lease. In Wabash they under-priced a brand-new build by $200,000, a cautionary tale for anyone who thinks location costs are just another line item. They confront the brutal truth of today’s “dollar milkshake” economy, where… Read More »Real Estate Bites Back: Why Dental Offices Can’t Afford $50 Per Square Foot

What Makes Your Dental Practice Undeniably Different?

If your dental practice blends in, you’re already losing. Patients overlook you. Talent walks past you. Investors hesitate. In this episode, I talk with Alex Sharp, CEO of Shared Practices Group – a powerhouse that’s launched 36 de novo practices across 23 states. We unpack what it really takes to build a practice that stands out in a saturated market. We cover:→ How to use grocery anchor data and competition overlays to find winning locations→ The systems that drive fast… Read More »What Makes Your Dental Practice Undeniably Different?

The Truth About Your Investment Returns: What Wall Street Isn’t Telling You

Your financial future isn't what you've been promised. The startling revelation at the heart of our conversation with Mark Willis, owner of Lake Growth Financial Services and bestselling author, is that average investment returns are functionally meaningless. While Wall Street touts 9% returns, actual investor results hover around 3.6% according to research from Dalbar—a discrepancy that could derail healthcare professionals' retirement plans. Mark shares a powerful explanation of how volatility destroys compound growth with a clear example: if your investment… Read More »The Truth About Your Investment Returns: What Wall Street Isn’t Telling You

Beyond the Dental Darling Days

Keith Miller, president of Partnerships for Dental (P4D), returns to the podcast to share how his organization has grown from 20 to 40 locations since 2017 while many competitors have faltered under challenging market conditions. With refreshing candor, Miller reveals the financial discipline that has kept P4D profitable despite rising interest rates and inflated practice valuations across the dental industry. At the heart of P4D's success lies a disciplined approach to acquisitions and operations. While competitors chased growth by paying… Read More »Beyond the Dental Darling Days

Real Estate vs. Public Markets: Finding Your Investment Balance

Ever been told that real estate is truly passive income? Think again. In this eye-opening discussion with David Phelps, founder of Freedom Founders, we pull back the curtain on the myths surrounding “passive” investing and explore why traditional approaches like the 60-40 portfolio may no longer serve investors in today's economic landscape. David shares why business owners and entrepreneurs who build successful companies should apply that same hands-on approach to their investments. We explore how real estate provides stability that… Read More »Real Estate vs. Public Markets: Finding Your Investment Balance

The Canadian-American Economic Dance: Tariffs, Debt, and Real Estate Implications

The intersection of geopolitics and real estate creates both challenges and opportunities for savvy investors. Canadian investor and real estate coach Terrie Schauer joins us to dissect the potential impact of proposed US-Canada tariffs on real estate investments across North America. Terrie provides fascinating contrasts between the US and Canadian economies that challenge common stereotypes. While Americans are often portrayed as debt-happy consumers, Canadians actually carry significantly more debt—$1.74 for every dollar earned compared to America's $0.82. This disparity stems… Read More »The Canadian-American Economic Dance: Tariffs, Debt, and Real Estate Implications

When Less Is More: How Consolidating Practices Boosted This Dental Group’s Bottom Line

The path to scaling a successful dental group isn't always smooth, as Dr. Bradley Dykstra candidly reveals in our raw conversation about overcoming critical staffing challenges. When unexpected provider departures left his practices struggling, he turned to temporary dentists—a decision that spiraled into financial strain and team burnout. “They just want to come and collect their paycheck,” Dr. Dykstra shares about the locum tenens experience that cost his practice dearly. Through this painful journey, he learned crucial lessons about vetting… Read More »When Less Is More: How Consolidating Practices Boosted This Dental Group’s Bottom Line

Beyond Burnout: Transforming Healthcare Practices into Thriving Businesses

Dr. Kevin Kremer reveals his powerful “Three C's” framework—Customer, Culture, and Company—that drives success in healthcare practices. As the visionary behind Kremer Dental Care, New Smile Now, and the Kremer Leadership Institute, and author of “Quantum Accountability,” Dr. Kremer shares proven strategies that have turned struggling practices into thriving businesses. The customer experience hinges on seemingly small but crucial details – like the 10-foot rule of acknowledgment, proper handoffs between team members, and ensuring patients are never left unattended during… Read More »Beyond Burnout: Transforming Healthcare Practices into Thriving Businesses

Find Your Perfect Healthcare Property with Data-Driven Insights

A Guest Episode from Break of Day Capital | Dive into the transformative world of healthcare real estate with Austin Hair as we explore how data analysis can elevate your investment strategies. From understanding patient demographics to leveraging grocery anchor data, this episode is packed with insights that promise to change your approach to site selection in healthcare.  Austin, a seasoned investor with a fascinating background, shares how he transitioned from professional wakeboarding to investing in healthcare properties. Learn about… Read More »Find Your Perfect Healthcare Property with Data-Driven Insights

From Grunt Work to Growth: Leadership Lessons in Healthcare with Jeremy Wright

Are you curious about what it takes to scale a healthcare business effectively? This episode features Jeremy Wright, the CEO of Princeton MedSpa Partners, who shares invaluable insights into his journey from management consulting to running a growing medspa network.  Wright dives into the intricacies of building a strong organizational culture, emphasizing the importance of aligning a diverse team under a unified mission. He believes that the core of any successful healthcare organization is ensuring that employees feel valued and… Read More »From Grunt Work to Growth: Leadership Lessons in Healthcare with Jeremy Wright