Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
Medical
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.
Location:
United States
Description:
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.
Language:
English
Episodes
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 2
2/9/2026
Is rapid growth always worth it? This $8M dental owner reveals the stress, mistakes, and boundary-setting required to grow without sacrificing lifestyle.
Duration:00:33:48
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 1
2/2/2026
What happens when you let your P&L get ugly on purpose? This dentist explains how he scaled to $8M fast—and why profitability became the next big challenge.
Duration:00:33:31
Ask George - When Achieving Your Goals Still Feels Hollow
1/26/2026
In this Ask George episode, George breaks down how to set practice ownership goals you’ll actually be happy you hit. He walks through the three stages of a dental career, how to align qualitative lifestyle goals with quantitative income targets, and why bottlenecks and “surface area of luck” matter more than arbitrary production numbers. If you’re a dentist who wants to grow your income without hating Mondays, this episode gives you a practical roadmap from today to your ideal Point B.
Duration:00:37:29
Coaches Corner – Why What’s Next in Dentistry Isn’t Always More Practices: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Timm
1/19/2026
A real-world breakdown of multi-practice ownership, associate management, rural dentistry challenges, and the financial and emotional reality of scaling back to a profitable solo dental practice.
Duration:00:44:25
Ask George - Dentistry Has Changed — How Private Practices Win by Using Technology
1/12/2026
Private practice feels tougher than ever. George shows how embracing AI, automation, and team-driven tech turns staffing headaches, competition, and insurance frustrations into growth and better patient care.
Duration:00:37:50
Stop Practicing Blind: Embracing the Use of AI Dashboards for Analytics
1/5/2026
On this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, George sits down with Dr. Aditi Agarwal, co-founder of Practice by Numbers and practicing dentist, to unpack how AI and data are transforming private practice ownership. Aditi shares the origin story of PBN, practical examples of Operations AI, revenue finding, and call analytics, and why embracing technology is becoming essential for private practices competing with DSOs. They close with a candid look at team-led tech adoption and how to reduce stress for your front office while increasing performance.
Duration:00:45:08
Ask George - The Secret to Growth: Turn Your Team into Leaders
12/29/2025
Ready to stop being the bottleneck in your practice? In this powerful Ask George episode, George and Richard unpack exactly how to delegate without losing control—and why building leaders is the key to exponential growth. From patient ownership metrics to hiring the right office manager, you’ll learn how to reclaim your time, energize your team, and scale with confidence.
Duration:00:38:44
Dentists Hate HR: The System That Actually Works
12/22/2025
Let’s face it—no dentist got into ownership to handle HR headaches. Richard chats with Jill from HR for Health about how to finally stop worrying about HR. They cover everything from time-off tracking and employee handbooks to preventing team drama before it starts. Turns out, “compliance is caring”—and HR doesn’t have to suck.
Duration:00:48:17
Coaches Corner - Teachability Wins: Hiring, Training, and Standards of Care that Stick
12/15/2025
Tired of choosing between a great personality and plug-and-play experience? Richard and Caitlin show how real-world SOPs let you hire for attitude, train the skills, and stop feeling held hostage by turnover. Plus: easy ways to draft manuals with AI and keep a steady pipeline of candidates.
Duration:00:36:08
Practice Under Water with George – Thor Part 2
12/8/2025
In Part 2 of Thor’s return to Practice Under Water, George and Thor tackle the complexities of scaling a thriving $2.5M practice. From facility constraints to associate performance and insurance strategy, this episode offers a real-time masterclass in transitioning from hustle-based growth to systems-driven sustainability.
Duration:00:42:35
Practice Under Water with George – Thor Part 1
12/1/2025
In this episode of Practice Under Water, returning guest "Thor" shares how he grew his suburban dental practice from $700K to $2.5M in just four years. George helps him evaluate the next strategic step—moving, expanding, or embracing a pseudo-specialist role—all while preserving income and quality of life.
Duration:00:40:52
Ask George - The Ownership Reset
11/24/2025
Kick off 2026 with a plan that actually sticks. George walks through choosing your practice vision, pinpointing your #1 bottleneck, and installing a weekly operating rhythm so growth stops being random. Pick your avatar, align your team, and make the calendar turn count.
Duration:00:42:27
Coaches Corner - Turning Strategic Vision Into Operational Excellence
11/17/2025
Richard and Caitlin break down a four-part framework for practice vision—anatomy/scale, philosophy of care, team culture, and life design—and show how to use it to drive buy-in, staffing math, and bottleneck-based prioritization. Learn cadence tips for communicating vision, preventing change fatigue, and creating clear pivot points that reduce burnout.
Duration:00:38:02
Ask George - Going Beyond the Clinical: Using AI in Practice Management
11/10/2025
Join George Hariri and Richard Low as they dive into the real-world applications of AI in dental practice management. From co-diagnosis tools and automated SOP creation to marketing insights and team performance reviews, they explore how dentists can harness AI today—and what’s just around the corner.
Duration:00:35:53
Taking the PPO Power Back: Clint Johnson’s Guide to Smarter Contracts
11/3/2025
Struggling with low reimbursements and PPO chaos? In this eye-opening episode, Richard Low and Clint Johnson reveal the exact process for climbing the “PPO Profit Ladder,” negotiating higher fees, and simplifying your practice’s insurance landscape—while boosting your bottom line and your peace of mind.
Duration:00:39:06
Practice Under Water with George – Scuba Steve Part 2
10/27/2025
In Part 2 of this Practice Under Water interview, George helps Scuba Steve unpack the deeper reasons he doesn’t love walking into his practice—despite impressive growth and income. Together, they explore team alignment, systems, environment, and the foundational role of pride in private practice ownership. A candid and tactical conversation for any dentist seeking fulfillment in ownership.
Duration:00:41:19
Practice Under Water with George – Scuba Steve Part 1
10/20/2025
In this episode of Practice Under Water, George speaks with “Scuba Steve,” a dentist who purchased a struggling fee-for-service practice and quickly doubled production. They explore Steve’s unconventional ownership journey, his challenges with infrastructure, hiring, and practice culture, and preview key decisions about whether to stay solo or expand. A must-listen for anyone navigating the early years of ownership.
Duration:00:43:49
Coaches Corner - Chart Merger
10/13/2025
In this Coaches Corner, Richard and Caitlin break down everything you need to know about chart acquisitions—how to negotiate the deal, analyze if it's the right move for your practice, and operationally prepare your team for the incoming patient load. Whether you're eyeing growth or simply curious about creative acquisition models, this episode provides clarity on a complex topic.
Duration:00:31:21
Ask George - Mastering New Patient Growth
10/6/2025
Join Richard and George as they dive into a real-world fee-for-service case study, uncovering the secrets to boosting new patient flow, overcoming hygiene bottlenecks, and scaling without sacrificing patient relationships. If you want to transform efficiency, retention, and profitability in your practice, this is an episode you won’t want to miss!
Duration:00:34:03
Never Miss a Call Again: AI Solutions for Dental Practices
9/29/2025
AI isn’t just coming—it’s already answering your phones. Richard Low sits down with Mango Voice’s Richard May to uncover how practices are using AI to transcribe, summarize, and even respond to patient calls. From never missing a lead to smarter call audits, this episode reveals the AI tools changing the dental front desk forever.
Duration:00:33:04