In this week's episode of How I Built My Tribe, we have a fantastic guest, Dr. Kartik Antani, the CEO of Bergen Street Dental Management. Based in New Mexico, Dr. Antani and his team have successfully built a Dental Service Organization (DSO) that provides essential services to dental practices. Dr. Kartik, who has years of experience in the dental industry, shares his journey and insights into how he built his tribe and created a thriving business in the world of dentistry throughout today's conversation.

[00:52] Overcoming the Odds - Dr.Kartik's journey and learnings.

[08:27] Managing Partnership Growth - Partners in a business may have different risk tolerance levels. Given these varying risk profiles, it is vital to determine the appropriate pace for business growth.

[12:20] Buying a Practice - Dr.Kartik emphasizes the importance of getting an independent analysis done before making a purchase

[16:20] Core Values - The role of a person's core values in shaping the culture

[20:34] Profitability Mindset - Profitability of the dental profession and the mindset of dentists towards growth.

[25:41] Partner Evolution - How to navigate the changing dynamics of a partnership?

[28:00] Alignment – We cover why alignment is preferable to retention as we explore the essential elements of a successful business partnership.

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Connect with Dr. Kartik:

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/kartikantani/