This one’s a little different… and a lot more fun.

For the first time ever, The Dentists Show is coming to you LIVE (well, sort of). We sat down in front of a room full of incredible team members and fellow dentists to answer real, unscripted questions about practice ownership, partnerships, leadership, fee-for-service dentistry, and everything in between.

From the unexpected benefits of buying a “run-down” practice… to navigating associate relationships… to how we really feel about scaling too fast—this episode pulls back the curtain on what it takes to build a thriving dental business without losing your mind (or your passion).

If you’re growing a practice, leading a team, or just wondering if this dental thing is supposed to feel this hard… this one’s for you.

🧠 You’ll hear:

• Why fee-for-service isn’t about better margins—it’s about better relationships
• The hard truths about team fit, culture, and letting people go
• What makes a partnership work (and what causes them to crash)
• Why more offices ≠ more happiness (trust us)
• And how to find your passion again—even if it’s not clinical work

🎧 Hit play to listen now—and don’t forget to share it with another dentist who could use some clarity.

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Welcome to our first live audience episode
• 01:30 – Why we started the show + Spokane love
• 03:00 – What the show is really about: clarity, ownership, impact
• 05:00 – First audience Q: Fee-for-service fears and skillset doubts
• 08:00 – Why building patient relationships is the real secret
• 10:00 – Associates who do less and make more (and how)
• 12:00 – Is it a mindset or a system problem?
• 14:00 – How our partnership started + our failed verbal contract 😂
• 17:00 – Why most partnerships don’t work
• 19:00 – Ryan’s reflections on choosing the right partner
• 21:00 – What we wish we knew: team misalignment and firing too late
• 24:00 – The compounding cost of keeping the wrong person
• 26:00 – Clinical growth + finding your lane
• 27:00 – What brings you passion? It's not always more money
• 29:00 – How we choose new practices (and mistakes we’ve made)
• 33:00 – Why you shouldn’t scale until your first office is maxed out
• 36:00 – Multi-practice mistakes to avoid
• 38:00 – The truth about money, stuff, and happiness
• 39:30 – Wrap-up: Let us know if you liked this format!

In this heartfelt and hilarious episode, Chase and Ryan reflect on the lessons they’ve learned from a humble old-school veterinarian whose simple advice left a lasting impression. The guys explore what it means to lead a values-driven dental practice in a world obsessed with upsells and upgrades. From nostalgic stories about their early days in dentistry to bold commentary on modern business models, this episode is a call back to service, simplicity, and genuine patient care.

They unpack why the best practices might not always be the biggest, why culture still beats convenience, and what it looks like to “make smiles about more than teeth.” Whether you’re growing a multi-location practice or dreaming of a chill one-chair setup with a dog by your side (no cats allowed, sorry), this one is for you.

👉 You’ll hear:

• The hilarious origin story of The Dentist Show
• Why the “vet mindset” might be the future of great dentistry
• Thoughts on nickel-and-dime businesses and how to avoid becoming one
• How growing a practice doesn’t have to mean losing your heart
• A passionate debate on dogs, cats, and why wet noses might make or break your practice 😂

If you’re ready to rethink what success in dentistry really looks like, hit play now—and then forward it to your team lead, your ops manager, or that front desk MVP who’s ready to level up. Or better yet, send it to another dentist who needs to hear it.

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 – Welcome back to The Dentist Show
• 1:30 – The show almost had a way worse name
• 3:15 – Chase’s dog Boxer and a testicle story you didn’t expect
• 6:00 – Life during dental school + poor pet parenting
• 8:00 – The OG vet who inspired this episode
• 10:00 – Hamburger + rice and the power of simple care
• 12:15 – Why today's businesses always want more money
• 14:20 – Could the one-man-show model still work today?
• 16:10 – Overhead, profits, and what we owe our team
• 17:40 – Efficiency vs. Connection: Striking a balance
• 19:00 – Painting walls after long days and loving the grind
• 21:30 – “If this all ends, I want a dog in the office”
• 23:00 – Dogs = cool, Cats =...internal resorption?! 😅
• 25:00 – Cat herpes, cat people, and accidental science
• 27:15 – The real message: Be the good. Be like the vet.
• 28:30 – Why memories and experiences matter more than money
• 29:00 – Wrap up: Share the episode, especially if you love dogs 🐶

Quarter 1 is officially in the books, and let’s just say—it didn’t go how we thought it would… but maybe it went how we needed it to.

In this episode, we sit down to unpack the highs, the lows, and the surprising leadership lessons that showed up over the past few months. From celebrating major wins across multiple offices to facing hard truths about our own leadership gaps, we’re pulling back the curtain and giving you the real, unfiltered story.

We’re sharing the moments where we got it right, the moments we hesitated too long, and the conversations that changed everything. Plus, why stepping into leadership—even when it's uncomfortable—is the difference between flatlining and real growth.

This isn’t just a Q1 recap—it’s a blueprint for anyone trying to lead a dental practice (or any business) with more clarity, more courage, and a heck of a lot more intentionality.

You'll hear:

✅ Why strong culture without strong performance isn't enough
✅ The hard but freeing conversations that moved our team forward
✅ How hiring—and firing—with clarity changes everything
✅ Ryan’s breakthrough in leadership (and why he's blocking off every future school break 😂)
✅ And our plan to build the highest-performing, highest-paid dental teams possible

If you’re growing a practice—or thinking about it—this is your sign to tighten up your culture, step into stronger leadership, and get your team rowing in the same direction.

🎧 Hit play now and let's dive into everything Q1 taught us (the good, the bad, and the hilarious).

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Welcome back + rollerblading jokes and bull skull tattoos 😂
• 02:30 – Spring break chaos and chasing family time
• 04:00 – How Q1 stacked up vs. the end of 2024
• 06:00 – Getting every office profitable (and why that's rare)
• 07:30 – Spokane office turnaround + associate wins
• 09:00 – The power of founder energy in new locations
• 10:00 – Leadership mistakes: waiting too long for hard conversations
• 12:00 – When you know someone’s not a fit—and what to do about it
• 14:30 – Firing the "nicest" people and what it teaches you
• 16:00 – Building leaders who lead better than us 🙌
• 17:00 – Why culture is strong—but performance is the next frontier
• 19:00 – How to balance high culture AND high performance
• 20:30 – Recruiting sixes and sevens—and leveling up fours and fives
• 22:00 – The real goal: building the highest-paid, highest-performing teams
• 24:00 – KPI talk: leading indicators vs. lagging indicators
• 25:00 – Wrapping it up: new patients don't fix everything—systems do