Dentist to De Novo
Dentist to De Novo
Podcast Description
Ready to take the leap into dental practice ownership but not sure where to start? From Dentist to De Novo guides you through the journey of starting or acquiring your first practice, with insights from someone who's helped hundreds of dentists in your shoes. Host Jonathan Miller brings almost two decades of experience helping dentists navigate their first practice purchase from how to find the right location and financing to opening the doors and building the dream team to see it grow from the start! .
Whether you're dreaming of building from the ground up or buying an existing practice, this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver practical, actionable guidance. Jonathan focuses on real strategies over empty motivation, helping you minimize risk and confidently tackle the unknowns of practice ownership. Join him as he shares how to grow your practice, build your brand, and preserve the private practice model—one doctor at a time.
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Content Themes
The podcast focuses on dental practice ownership, offering insights on various topics including starting a practice from scratch, financial challenges, and common mistakes made by new practice owners. Specific episode themes include strategies for minimizing risk, personal stories from successful dentists such as Dr. Kayla who built her own practice, and actionable advice on team building and budgeting.
Ready to take the leap into dental practice ownership but not sure where to start? From Dentist to De Novo guides you through the journey of starting or acquiring your first practice, with insights from someone who’s helped hundreds of dentists in your shoes. Host Jonathan Miller brings almost two decades of experience helping dentists navigate their first practice purchase from how to find the right location and financing to opening the doors and building the dream team to see it grow from the start! .
Whether you’re dreaming of building from the ground up or buying an existing practice, this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver practical, actionable guidance. Jonathan focuses on real strategies over empty motivation, helping you minimize risk and confidently tackle the unknowns of practice ownership. Join him as he shares how to grow your practice, build your brand, and preserve the private practice model—one doctor at a time.
In this episode of Dentist to De Novo, host Jonathan Miller talks with Dr. Kayla Klingensmith about her bold decision to create a practice from scratch. After adapting herself to fit various associate positions for years, Dr. Kayla explains what pushed her to build something uniquely hers. The discussion explores financial concerns, decision-making challenges, and unexpected discoveries throughout her startup process. Dr. Kayla questions common beliefs about needing specialized dental architects and contractors, while Jonathan explains how proper timing is the real key to cost savings. Listeners will appreciate Dr. Kayla’s practical advice for future practice owners: select one trusted advisor and tune out conflicting opinions that could blur your vision. This straightforward conversation shows what happens when a dentist finally declares, “I want to do it the way I want to do it.”
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