Dr. Ashley DeMarco, owner of Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Bridge City, TX, shares the twists and turns of her journey with MB2—from a unique job interview for an associate position to becoming an owner of multiple practices. As one of MB2's OG doctors, she talks about growing a practice in an unexpected market, the early days of MB2's expansion, and even how she met her husband through MB2. Plus, she shares the story behind their unexpected business venture outside of dentistry. Tune in for an inside look at persistence, partnership, and the entrepreneurial mindset that fuels success.

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MB2's Chief Revenue Officer Clint Ellenberg is back for another round to discuss what's happening with insurance right now and how dentists can ensure they're actually getting paid what they deserve.

Clint shares what he's seeing across the dental space, from reimbursement challenges to shifting views on in-network participation. We discuss how insurance affects practice profitability, why some dentists are reconsidering their approach, and practical steps to make more informed decisions.

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Ken Luce, Founding Partner and President of LDWW, a Dallas-based award-winning marketing and communications agency, built a marketing empire on the idea that good people—and good work—matter most. From launching brands to managing crises, his firm has handled it all, including high-stakes situations like an FBI hostage negotiation. In this episode, he shares how he built a people-first agency, why data-driven marketing wins, and what brands get wrong about messaging in today's digital landscape.

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The path for Logan Jack, Regional Vice President of Operations at MB2 Dental, to MB2, wasn't a straight line—from consulting to running practices to stepping into operations, he's tackled just about every challenge in the dental world. In this episode, we get into the unexpected connection that brought him to MB2, the lessons he's learned leading teams across multiple states, and what it takes to keep practices running smoothly. Outside of work, Logan shares what it's like building his own house from the ground up, why he's fully committed to a carnivore diet, and how a major lifestyle shift improved his health.

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Paul Keel, CEO of Envista, joins the MB2 Underground podcast to talk about his unexpected journey from consulting and private equity to leading one of the biggest names in dental technology. With a background that spans 3M, Smiths Group, and global business leadership, Paul shares insights on navigating acquisitions, scaling companies, and the ever-evolving dental industry. He also dives into his love for cycling, what it's like running a public company, and the surprising stats behind global oral health.

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Tammy Noah, MB2 Dental's Senior Director of Central Services, didn't plan on a career in dental, but nearly 10 years later, she's played a major role in shaping MB2's central services. In this episode, she talks about leading several growing teams, such as Billing, Revenue Cycle, Credentialing, and more, as well as partnering on tech innovations like InsideDesk, and how the right mindset (and a little creativity) can take you further than you ever expected.

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Dr. Greg Greenberg is an orthodontist with a fascinating journey in the dental field. Starting his career at age 31, he opened his first practice in Dallas, TX, and later expanded to Frisco, TX, strategically positioning himself in a rapidly growing area near the Dallas Cowboys' Star development. Inspired by his own orthodontist and influenced by his father's solo medical practice, Dr. Greenberg always wanted to be his own boss. Beyond his professional life, he's known for his impressive home bar collection, which began with single malts and expanded to include bourbons and tequilas, getting in on the bourbon trend before it became widely popular. Dr. Greenberg is also the official orthodontic sponsor for the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders. With a great sense of humor and a knack for storytelling, Dr. Greenberg has built not just a successful orthodontic practice but also a memorable personal brand.

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Dr. Kelly Tombs, an orthodontist and avid race car driver, shares his journey from rebuilding a 1964 MGB at 15 to competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He discusses his passion for dentistry, the importance of embracing new technologies like Invisalign, and his founding of Smiles Change Lives, a non-profit providing orthodontic care to underprivileged families. Dr. Tombs emphasizes the importance of genuine patient care and producing excellent results.

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Nick Mahalec's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability. After finding success in the solar industry, he pivoted to e-commerce enablement, navigating the challenges of choosing the right capital partners. Now, with Pulse Equity, Nick is applying his problem-solving skills to the healthcare sector, developing tools that empower clinicians to maximize their economic potential within their practices. From his international upbringing to his family's role in supporting his entrepreneurial endeavors, Nick's story is a captivating glimpse into the life of a serial entrepreneur driven to create innovative solutions.

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Florian Hillen, the CEO of Videa Health, initially pursued a career in medicine but ultimately decided to leave medical school after assisting in a neurosurgery procedure that made him realize the monotony of the job. He then founded a digital pregnancy app called Neenu and later became interested in applying AI to dentistry, leading him to pursue a master's degree in computer science at MIT. Hillen then started Videa Health, which has developed FDA-cleared AI algorithms to assist dentists in diagnosis and treatment planning, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and automating administrative tasks. Videa Health now processes over 50 million patient records and Hillen envisions a future where dentists play a greater role in primary care by identifying early signs of systemic health issues.

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