Dental Unscripted
Dental Unscripted
Podcast Description
Dental Unscripted started off as "Dental Startup Unscripted" and walked dentists through the startup process. We then started a 2nd podcast "Dental Acquisitions Unscripted." NOW host Michael Dinsio, MBA joins forces with Paula Quinn, BSDH to combine both shows together into this one channel 🫶 - Dental Unscripted - This is where we educate and entertain docs with unscripted, unbiased, first hand experience on how to get into ownership and run a successful dental practice.
Together Mike & Paula bring a modern approach & perspective after serving the dental industry these past 30+ years. Together they invite guests onto the show and discuss their personal or professional experiences with everyone. We hope you will follow along on your dental practice ownership journey with Dental Unscripted!
On top of that we will be splashing in some FRESH NEW CONTENT about dental practice management - hacks, tips, and tricks. Discussing "How-To Run a Successful Dental Practice!" Maybe you've been following along on the other channels all these years... Maybe now you're a practice owner! Now you can get more great insights from Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn here on Dental Unscripted.
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We hope to continue to build a great community of listeners like you who have followed since Start Up Unscripted and Acquisition Unscripted. Go 👉 watch 👀 on YouTube, join in on the LIVE streams to ask questions direct on the show! Hope to see you all there.❤️
Visit Next Level Consultants at www.nxlevelconsultants.com/podcast for more information.
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Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers a wide range of themes vital to dental practice ownership, including startup advice, practice acquisitions, management hacks, and career advice. Episodes feature topics like navigating the credentialing process, implementing clear aligner systems, and exploring ground marketing strategies, providing practical tips and firsthand experiences from industry experts.
The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business.
Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from “Startup Unscripted” and “Dental Acquisition Unscripted” into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to “the business of dentistry.”
Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you’re new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we’ve got you covered.
CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE:
✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch
✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know
✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks
✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work
✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners
✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams
✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry
Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula’s consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are tailored to your unique market, team, and goals—no cookie-cutter packages. Visit: www.nxlevelconsultants.com/resources/podcast
Join our growing community of dental practice owners and entrepreneurs. Watch LIVE on YouTube & ask questions directly. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. New episodes weekly. No scripts. Just real talk about running a successful dental practice.
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Dental Startup Financials | Dental Practice Income | Don’t Quit Your Associate Job
Year one of a dental startup pays $80K–$100K in profit. Mike D’Inzio of NX Level Consultants breaks down why keeping your associate job is the cheat code most dentists ignore.
Mike Dinsio breaks down the real financial picture of a dental startup’s first year, and why the numbers might surprise everyone. This episode breaks down exactly what to expect month by month, why most dentists make a costly income mistake in the first 90 days, and how to protect your household income while your startup builds momentum.
Get the Startup eBook here:
https://nxlevelconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Starting-Up-E-Book.pdf
What we cover:
• Why dental startups realistically generate $80K–$100K profit in year one, and why that’s actually workable
• The associate income strategy that bridges the gap between startup profit and your current salary
• What your patient schedule actually looks like in months one through six (hint: it’s not what you’re used to)
• Why the hygiene cycle is the real turning point, and what changes when it kicks in at month six
• The month-by-month emotional arc of a startup and how to stop month three from breaking you
• Why quitting your associate job early is the #1 mistake new startup owners make
• How to manage income expectations without sacrificing your family’s financial stability
Key Takeaway:
Most dentists think startup ownership means an immediate income drop they can’t survive. It doesn’t — if you keep working while you build. Your associate income is the bridge. Your startup is the investment. Run both, and year one becomes a lot less scary.
Working with Michael Dinsio and NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTS:
https://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-practice-ownership/starting-a-dental-practice/
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