In this lively episode of The Billion Dollar Podcast, hosts Matt Guarino and Matt Ford step in while George celebrates the arrival of his new baby. The Matts cover a range of topics, from cutting-edge health tips to managing multiple dental practices. Dive deep into their personal stories and expert insights to learn how to elevate your dental career and well-being.

Key Highlights:

• Health Tips and Trends: The Matts discuss the latest revelations in personal health, including the importance of sunlight, probiotics, and reducing refined sugars and grains.
• Insights on Dental Practice Management: From navigating the challenges of owning multiple practices to the importance of training and culture, this episode provides practical advice for dental professionals.
• Personal Stories and Anecdotes: Hear about Matt Ford's recent championship win and experiences at the Scott Luna Education Course.

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Join hosts George Hariri, Matt Guarino, and Matt Ford as they revisit the origins of The Billion Dollar Podcast, diving into the core principles that have guided its journey. This episode explores the evolution of dental support organizations (DSOs), the importance of staying authentic, and valuable lessons for dental professionals aiming to grow their practices.

Key Highlights:

• Returning to our podcast roots and what that means for our listeners.

• Insightful discussions on the changing landscape of DSOs.

• Authenticity and trust-building in the dental industry.

• Answering listener questions about practice management and growth.

Whether you're a dentist, consultant, or just interested in the business of dentistry, this episode provides actionable insights and inspiration.

Have a question or topic you want us to cover?

Reach out to us on social media or leave a comment on our website at www.sharedpractices.com. Don’t forget to subscribe and leave a review if you enjoyed this episode!

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

[00:02] - Welcome Back to BDP

[00:38] - Rating the Hosts

[01:05] - Alex’s Concentric Circles

[02:13] - Matt G’s Dentures and Implants

[03:15] - Rumor Mill: Breaking News

[06:20] - SPG: Platform vs. Practice Ownership

[09:45] - Listener Questions

[16:29] - Political Debate

[30:38] - Marketing and Growth

[38:50] - Scottsdale and Sedona Recommendations

[43:10] - Wrapping Up: Final Thoughts and Meeting Announcement

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

Chapters: 00:00:00 - New Recording Setup 00:00:17 - Matt's Reddit Misadventures 00:01:20 - Welcome Dr. Alex Sharp 00:01:58 - George's Travel Habits 00:04:01 - Dykema DSO Conference in Denver 00:04:48 - Vendor Relationships and Company Growth 00:06:35 - Strategic Vendor Evaluations 00:08:30 - Restructuring the Organizational Chart 00:10:22 - Why Slogans Are Cool 00:14:23 - Doctor Feedback and Company Direction 00:18:25 - Making Doctor Experience Paramount 00:22:59 - Simple Model of Success 00:24:53 - BDP After Hours: Questions (+ Travel Tips) 00:26:29 - Failures, Challenges, and Resilience 00:30:49 - Pros and Cons of Splitting Business Entities 00:35:07 - Political Debate Reactions 00:42:55 - Airport Design (+ Travel Woes) 00:52:55 - Our Olympic Predictions

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/

Chapters

00:00 Introducing the Video Format and Podcast Updates 09:55 Navigating the Sale of Dental Practices to DSOs 13:33 The Future of Solo Practices and Challenges of Partnerships 20:45 The Impact of Joining a DSO on Tax Write-Offs and Autonomy 21:27 The Importance of Discipline and Waiting for the Right Opportunity 21:49 Insights on Marketing Strategies and Strategic Core Values 22:41 The Minimum Budget for Effective Marketing 23:59 Challenges of Working with Outside Marketing Firms 26:14 Staying Competitive in a Crowded Market 31:26 The Value of SPG Stock 35:19 Navigating the Ban on Non-Competes for Associate Doctors 45:44 Thoughts on the NBA Draft and LeBron James

The Billion Dollar Podcast is weekly business insight by Dr. George Hariri and Dr. Matt Guarino. These business partners look through the REAL lens of business development, realities of the world and their personal / professional lives. We talk facts, and we talk candidly, so you've been warned! Outside of The Billion Dollar Podcast, George is the CEO of Shared Practices, Matt is the COO and together, co-host the Shared Practices podcast.

 http://bdppod.com/