Dental Startup Podcast 
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Chatting with Jill Allen, the “Ortho Queen”
April 22, 2023
Listen to this Episode Here.
Jill Allen began her career in orthodontics over 27 years ago, and since then, she’s had the opportunity to master virtually every position in the orthodontic office—and now, she’s thrilled to be able to impart her wisdom to new orthodontists chasing their dream! She joins host Mike Dinsio of Next Level Consultants to talk shop and share some useful industry tips she’s picked up over the years. Continue reading below to learn more about Jill and what she does, or feel free to hear what she and Mike have to talk about on the latest episode of Start Up Unscripted.
Starting a Dental Practice: Helpful Financing Tips & Options
April 22, 2022
Did you know that roughly 77% of dentists own their own practice? Starting and running your own dental practice can be quite exciting; after all, this is something you’ve been working towards for several years! However, you might have a few questions about financing a practice. Keep reading to learn more about some tips and options for supporting your new practice to ensure that you’re set up for long-term success.
Updating or Building a New Dental Practice, 12 Questions to Ask Your Contractor
June 11, 2021
After you make the decision to become a practice owner, there are a million questions to answer. One of the biggest questions is, “Am I going to buy an existing practice or build a new dental practice?” Regardless of which option you choose, you will most likely find yourself speaking to a contractor in the near future, maybe to do a renovation, expansion, or a dental practice startup.
Here are the 12 questions you definitely need to ask contractors before deciding to work with them when exploring your options as a new dental practice owner.
Startup Unscripted Podcast Episode 02 w/ David James
April 20, 2021
Using Demographics Reports to Find a Dental Start Up Location
Using Demographics Reports to Find a Dental Start Up Location
You’ve probably heard the word “demographics” before, but how does it apply to dentistry, and better yet, how can you leverage it to help your start-up get off the ground as successfully as possible? That’s what Mike Dinsino and John Bertagni discuss today with David James, the CEO and founder of Realscore™. You’ll find a few notable quotes from the podcast below, but to squeeze all the great information out of the show, you’ll definitely need to listen to the whole thing!
Dental Startup Unscripted Podcast Episode 01 with Dr. Joanna Valentine
March 11, 2021
On the first episode of Start-Up Uncensored, Michael Dinsio and John Bertagni sit down with Dr. Joanna Valentine of the Icon Dental Center. Michael and Joanna discuss how she and her business partner basically decided to start their practice on a whim.
In this candid 49-minute interview, Dr. Valentine discusses every step of getting her practice off the ground, from finding the right facility to working out agreements with her business partner, and proving everyone wrong who said they would fail in a partnership.
You’ll find a very brief transcript of the interview below that previews a few highlights from this episode, or watch the entire show here!