This week, Financial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with host Ross Brannon sends warm wishes for a happy, healthy Thanksgiving Holiday. Ross thanks all the listeners for their positive reviews supporting and sharing the episodes. To all the guests, thank you for giving your time, your valuable advice, and sharing your information so our listeners can get in touch with you for additional information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eric Swarvar is a tenacious dental industry professional that is customer-centric and goal-driven, specializing in dental practice start-ups and build-outs. With 20 years of experience in the dental space, Eric has worked on projects assisting clients in starting, updating, modernizing, transitioning, and purchasing dental practices.The 2 Hour Dental Start-up is a seminar laying out the sequential process of opening a successful dental practice. You will gain knowledge from industry professionals such as; lenders, CPAs, realtors, attorneys, designers, and contractors walking you through their role in a dental start-up.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode and learn more about The 2 Hour Dental Start-up ●     Why Eric developed this seminar program, the benefits, and who should attend.●     The importance of measuring your progress.●     What to consider when you are looking for the idea location for your practice.●     Being clear on what equipment your practice will need and why.●     The concept of rotating mentors and why you should consider this method.Reach out to Eric:Phone 817-808-5568Email: [email protected]: https://the2hourdentalstartup.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-swarvar/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shanta is the founder of Add Media NYC, which helps dental practice owners develop profitable customer acquisition channels using direct response advertising & remote sales teams.Add Media NYC is a one-of-a-kind advertising agency based in New York City. We help dental practice owners scale their practices through dental implant treatments using direct-response advertising and highly skilled call agents. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode discussing the challenges of filling dental chairs with patients who need implants. Fascinating story on how Shanta started Add Media NYCUnderstanding how Add Media NYC can help find implant patients. Expectation management when looking at an ad service for bookings.How the show-up ratio for patients is determined. When starting a campaign, the importance of having good front office staff.   Connect with Shanta:https://addmedia.nyc/https://www.linkedin.com/in/shantaka/ Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 3664 Coolidge Ct.,Tallahassee, FL 32311, 850-562-9075. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA,SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PASis a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. North Florida Financial is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CAinsurance lic. #0L10073, AR Insurance lic. # 16139032.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Perrin is a Co-Founder of Polaris Healthcare Partners.Polaris Healthcare Partners helps healthcare entrepreneurs build successful group practices. We create clarity, confidence, and results through education, strategic consulting, growth capital sourcing, and equity. They help healthcare entrepreneurs build and exit successful group practices. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode discussing the challenges of building a group practice.What is the biggest challenge that prevents growth?Are you scaling yourself out of the clinician role?Why you should reconsider building a group or DSO.Pros and cons for a fee for service practice. Learn basic growth strategies.  Website: http://www.polarishealthcarepartners.comFacebook:  https://www.facebook.com/PolarisHealthcarePartners/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/perrin-desportes-7428067/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/polaris-healthcare-partners/YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMINy8AfUJRQ1xHogiMicUg Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 3664 Coolidge Ct.,Tallahassee, FL 32311, 850-562-9075. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA,SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PASis a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. North Florida Financial is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CAinsurance lic. #0L10073, AR Insurance lic. # 16139032.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Emmanuel C. Ngoh has served the dental needs of patients in the greater Augusta area and other pockets of the world through his mission outreach for over 20 years. Between his dental school years and returning to academia to earn his Endodontic Specialty Certification, Dr. Ngoh was in private practice as a General Dentist for four years. As the founder of Augusta Endodontic Center, he feels blessed by the opportunity to care for the Endodontic needs of patients in the greater Augusta area.Through his faith, Dr. Ngoh is moved to serve and give back to those less fortunate through short-term mission trips worldwide. He has taken and led trips to Haiti, Trinidad, Honduras, Nicaragua, Cameroon, Peru, and Ecuador. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The secret sauce for Dr. Ngoh is his team; learn how he built a unique teamwork cultureThe benefits of serving your community. Why dental missions are a passion for Dr. Ngoh.What makes Augusta Endo Center different.Advice for new dental graduates. Website: https://www.augustaendo.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/augustaendoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/manny-ngoh-aa835915/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Starting in his hometown in Maine 32 years ago, Dr. Richard Huot built a practice from scratch and averaged 50 new patients per month. After nine years, Rick sold his practice, moved to Vero Beach, and successfully bought and merged four existing practices into one. He produced in the top 20 percent nationwide on a 150-day work year. Dentistry is hard work - let Rick show you how to work smarter, not harder while enjoying one of the most rewarding professions. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why you should think twice before starting from [email protected] spending the money to purchase an existing practice. Planning to move out of state? Hear Dr. Huot’s shares advice. Ensure you receive sound financial advice, especially during times of high inflation.Understanding the selling process when EBITDA formula is used. Website: https://www.militarydentist.com/[email protected] more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Ulin brings over 14 years of experience in commercial real estate and a proven track record of providing optimal solutions for his clients. With previous experience at JLL, Michael gained diverse real estate experience, including site analysis, lease negotiations, acquisitions, and investment sales.  Additionally, Michael leverages his financial background, including accounting and corporate advisory experience at PwC. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:●     Location: What you think you need versus what you really need●     Consider what your referral pattern is.●     Is owning your location suitable for you?●     Learn where you can mitigate risk.●     When does it make sense to go from leasing to owning? Website: https://www.rg-re.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/rg-real-estate/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/Rg1Re Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Colton Flake grew up in Snowflake, Arizona. He loved his childhood in a small town where he enjoyed playing football, basketball, and golf. After high school, he served a two-year mission in Mexico for the LDS church. He learned to speak Spanish fluently and greatly loved the people there.While attending Arizona State University, he met and married his best friend and lovely wife, Ashley. Dr. Flake loves business but has always wanted to be a dentist. After earning a business degree at ASU, he and Ashley moved to Colorado, where he attended the University of Colorado School of Dental Medicine.In 2010, Dr. Flake graduated as a Doctor of Dental Surgery and began a two-year specialty program at the University of Nevada Las Vegas to treat children. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:●     Challenges of leaving a franchise and starting on your own.●     Challenge and rewards of being a Pediatric Dentist.●     The importance of educating your patients.●     Why you should consistently invest in your team.  Website: https://grinpediatricdentistry.com/about/doctors/dr-colton-flake/LinkedIn: https://www.facebook.com/comfortdentalkidslakewood/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/GRiN-Pediatric-Dentistry-Orthodontics-of-Lakewood-102203112563220 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Green obtained his Doctor of Dental Medicine degree from Temple University School of Dentistry, where he earned the graduating status of Magna Cum Laude.Dr. Green values individualized patient care and developed a solid ethical foundation at an early age by following the example of his father and grandfather, well-respected dentists in the Chicago area for more than 60 years.Providing quality, cutting-edge dentistry is a priority to Dr. Green as he far exceeds the state’s continuing education requirements annually and keeps his patients and staff up-to-date on the latest trends in dentistry.Dynamic Dental Ascension a small private coaching group led by Dr. Chris Green and Dr. Tom Reed. They are focused on helping owners scale and grow their practice.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and the importance of being an entrepreneur and running your practice like a business. Here is what to expect on this week’s show:●     Why it’s essential to leverage leadership and escape the "dental chair."●     Learn what holds Dentists back●     The most significant mistake dentists make in their business.●     How do you invest in yourself so the dividends will pay off in the future?●     Addressing the issue of staffing. Website: https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/ThePracticeLaunchpadLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-practice-launchpadYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFH-5OPQivQm62qaoaJEjtQLink to purchase book: https://www.amazon.com/Practice-Launchpad-Unraveling-Complexities-Ownership/dp/B08MSQT5LB/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3EBENOAZ5G3CY&dchild=1&keywords=the+practice+launchpad&qid=1606994045&sprefix=The+Practice+Launchpad%2Caps%2C410&sr=8-1 Registered Representative and Financial Advisor of Park Avenue Securities LLC (PAS). OSJ: 3664 Coolidge Ct.,Tallahassee, FL 32311, 850-562-9075. Securities products and advisory services offered through PAS, member FINRA,SIPC. Financial Representative of The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian), New York, NY. PASis a wholly owned subsidiary of Guardian. North Florida Financial is not an affiliate or subsidiary of PAS or Guardian. CAinsurance lic. #0L10073, AR Insurance lic. # 16139032.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Hatcher dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients by providing exceptional smiles. He has created a patient-centered practice with an emphasis on personalized attention. Dr. Hatcher knows that good oral health requires a lifetime commitment to diligent care. He develops lasting relationships to help patients maintain long-term oral wellness. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:●      How Dr. Hatcher turned his military service into a career in dentistry●      The philosophy of comprehensive dentistry●      Why sales skills are important, no matter the line of work●      Why investing in yourself is the best ROI there is  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices