Elevation Association Experience Podcast
Elevation Association Experience Podcast
Podcast Description
The Elevation Association Experience Podcast is the ultimate podcast for dentists who want more than just a thriving practice—they want a fulfilling life. Hosted by Dr. Dan Nelson and Dr. Jared Hill, this podcast explores the intersection of Life, Leadership, and Legacy, helping dentists elevate their businesses while designing a life of purpose and abundance.
Join us as we dive into practice optimization, financial intelligence, adventure-based CE experiences, humanitarian opportunities, and the mindset shifts needed for sustainable success. Through insightful interviews, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, we empower dentists to build profitable, fulfilling, and impact-driven careers.
Whether you're looking to scale your practice, create more freedom, or make a lasting difference, The Elevation Association Experience Podcast is your go-to resource for growth, connection, and inspiration.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of practice optimization, financial intelligence, and leadership, focusing on episodes like From Vision to Victory, which draws parallels between personal health journeys and business success, and Why Data-Driven Dentistry Matters, highlighting the importance of KPIs in practice management. Additional topics include enhancing patient loyalty through in-house membership plans and creating a thriving dental culture.

The Elevation Association Experience Podcast is the ultimate podcast for dentists who want more than just a thriving practice—they want a fulfilling life. Hosted by Dr. Dan Nelson and Dr. Jared Hill, this podcast explores the intersection of Life, Leadership, and Legacy, helping dentists elevate their businesses while designing a life of purpose and abundance.
Join us as we dive into practice optimization, financial intelligence, adventure-based CE experiences, humanitarian opportunities, and the mindset shifts needed for sustainable success. Through insightful interviews, real-world case studies, and actionable strategies, we empower dentists to build profitable, fulfilling, and impact-driven careers.
Whether you’re looking to scale your practice, create more freedom, or make a lasting difference, The Elevation Association Experience Podcast is your go-to resource for growth, connection, and inspiration.
Hiring an associate is one of the most important—and misunderstood—decisions a dental practice owner will ever make.
In this episode of the Elevation Association Experience, Dr. Jared Hill and Dr. Dan Nelson unpack what actually determines whether bringing on an associate creates freedom or financial strain. This isn’t about gut feelings or being “too busy”—it’s about demand, hygiene capacity, systems, leadership readiness, and clear financial reality.
You’ll learn how to evaluate if your practice truly needs an associate, what must be in place before you hire, and how to avoid the most common (and expensive) mistakes owners make during this transition. The episode concludes with a practical readiness checklist you can apply immediately.
If you’re standing at the crossroads of growth, this conversation will help you choose the right path—with clarity and confidence.
🎧 In this episode:
• Signs you’re actually ready for an associate
• Demand vs. perceived busyness
• Hygiene and scheduling capacity
• Financial and overhead considerations
• Leadership and mindset readiness
• Associate-readiness checklist

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