On this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Dr. Brad Hughes, a third-generation dentist and CEO of Vision Dental Partners. From inheriting his father’s practice to leading an eight-location dental group, Dr. Hughes shares the entrepreneurial lessons that shaped his success.

Key topics include:

• The importance of culture, team alignment, and core values in business growth.
• How Dr. Hughes’ focus on mentorship has helped foster feedback and leadership development within his team.
• Building a scalable dental practice while maintaining community relationships.
• The mindset shift that accelerated his growth journey.
• Strategies for balancing patient care with operational excellence.

Dr. Hughes shares candid stories and actionable advice for dental entrepreneurs looking to align their teams, embrace feedback, and drive value through a culture-first approach.

Episode Highlights:

03:47 - 05:56 "Entrepreneurial Passion"

06:22 - 08:36 "Scaling with a Foundation" 

13:29 - 15:16 "Hard Work and Purpose"

25:28 - 28:12 "Mindset is Everything"

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