
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
A bootcamp in small business ownership and practice management for dentists, giving the new graduate a roadmap to successful practice ownership. We interview the best dentists, experts, consultants and more on our weekly show. Here's the topics we will be covering in our 8 Seasons: 1. First Years as a Dentist 2. Think Like a Business Owner 3. Money and Numbers 4. Startups, Acquisitions, and Partnerships 5. Internal Systems 6. Marketing & Growth 7. Leadership, Vision and Culture 8. Beyond Dentistry Go to SharedPractices.com to download the 8 Season Roadmap.
Show episodes
Remember Nesto’s wild story from last week? This time he’s on the mic, and he’s sharing what it’s really like to manage two totally different dental practices while building a team, coaching his associate, and chasing a dual-group-practice dream.
In this solo Practice Under Water episode, George Hariri narrates the gritty and inspiring ownership journey of “Nesto,” a dentist navigating the challenges of two practices—one thriving, one bleeding cash. George details Nesto’s path from a promising acquisition to hard financial lessons, culminating in a pivotal deci
Richard and George explore the financial journey of a dentist’s career through three key phases: income generation, wealth accumulation, and eventual stagnation. They discuss critical decisions around practice ownership vs. DSOs, income benchmarks, and strategies for building generational wealth. This episode offers pr
This episode features Richard Low and Alex Sharp in a deep dive on culture as a foundational driver of practice success. From turnover and team expectations to measurable metrics and mission-driven leadership, they outline how to build a culture that’s both intentional and resilient. Whether you’re just starting out or

Thinking About Practice Ownership? Financing Secrets Every Aspiring Owner Should Know
Explore the essential steps to securing financing for your dental practice with Richard Low, Steve Steinbrunner, and Brian Carroll from Provide. From liquidity requirements to real estate expansion, this episode outlines best practices for both startups and acquisitions—plus details on the July Pathway to Practice Owne

Coaches Corner - Avoiding Information Overload: Filtering the Noise and Taking Action
In this episode of Coach’s Corner, Richard and Caitlin dive into the challenges of analysis paralysis—that overwhelming feeling of having too many options and struggling to take action as a practice owner. They discuss decision-making frameworks, managing attention and focus, and avoiding the trap of endless learning w