The SPG Podcast

In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp explores what it really means to build a strong culture at SPG, using an unexpected example from his children's new school. He reflects on how choice, focus, and a shared sense of purpose shape the way people show up and work together. Alex also connects these ideas to SPG's focused model and the deeper impact that comes from doing meaningful work with the right people.

Key Highlights: 💡 Culture Starts With Choice – Why people perform differently when they genuinely choose where they are and believe in the environment they're part of.

💡 Focus Creates Freedom – How being intentional about what SPG does—and what it chooses not to do—allows the team to go deeper and become exceptional at serving patients.

💡 Impact Makes Work Meaningful – Why the goal isn't simply to complete tasks, but to create meaningful outcomes for patients, teammates, and the communities SPG serves.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is a guest on the Dental Unfiltered Podcast, where he shares the journey behind Shared Practices Group and the principles that have shaped its growth. From narrowing focus and building implant-centered practices to recruiting the right people and scaling through simplicity, Alex explains why exceptional results require deliberate commitment. It's a wide-ranging conversation on leadership, specialization, and what it takes to build something meaningful in modern dentistry.

Key Highlights: 💡 Focus Creates Excellence – Why dentists who fully commit to a path often achieve greater results than those who try to keep every option open.

💡 The Team You Build Is the Company You Build – How hiring the right people and creating clear expectations can become the biggest driver of long-term growth.

💡 Simplicity Scales – Why narrowing your focus, identifying bottlenecks, and solving the right problems can unlock sustainable growth across an organization.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Danny Bessonov, CEO of Avora, to explore how technology, AI, and voice tools are reshaping the future of dentistry. Coming from outside the dental industry, Danny brings a builder's mindset and first-principles thinking to uncover inefficiencies and create smarter systems. It's a forward-looking conversation on innovation, problem-solving, and how SPG is embracing new tools to drive efficiency and impact.

Key Highlights: 💡 Builders See Problems Differently – Approaching dentistry from the outside allows for clearer thinking, better questions, and solutions that challenge the status quo.

💡 Technology as Leverage – AI and voice tools act as force multipliers, helping teams streamline workflows and increase productivity across the practice.

💡 Voice Is the Future Interface – Speaking naturally is becoming the new way we interact with technology, reducing friction and improving speed and accuracy.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Dr. Matt Ford to preview the upcoming SPG Leadership Retreat and what makes this year's gathering different from anything the company has done before. They discuss the importance of bringing the entire team together in person, the impact of role-specific training, and how collaboration between doctors, Smile Consultants, and POMs drives real practice performance. It's a behind-the-scenes look at how SPG is investing in people, systems, and shared learning to elevate the entire organization.

Key Highlights: 💡 The Power of In-Person Learning – Leadership retreats create opportunities for deeper connection, faster learning, and real collaboration that simply can't happen in isolation.

💡 The Trio That Drives Practice Success – Doctors, Smile Consultants, and POMs each play a critical role, and understanding how these roles work together unlocks stronger performance across practices.

💡 From Knowledge to Monday Implementation – The goal of the retreat isn't inspiration alone. It's practical insights that teams can bring back and apply immediately in their offices.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp unpacks a powerful three-part framework for evaluating how we spend our time: Is it hard? Is it valuable? Is it fun? Inspired by a business turnaround story, he connects these principles directly to leadership, growth, and the culture we're building at SPG. It's a reflective conversation on challenge, contribution, and why meaningful work should stretch you while still being deeply rewarding.

Key Highlights: 💡 Hard Signals Growth – The space between comfort and capability is where real development happens. If it's challenging in the right way, you're likely expanding into your next level.

💡 Value Must Be Measurable – Whether in lives changed, performance improved, or impact delivered, meaningful work is never a commodity. It creates tangible and lasting results.

💡 Hard + Valuable = Fun – When your work stretches you and truly matters, fulfillment becomes the natural byproduct of a job well done.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Dr. Matt Ford to break down what truly drives profitability in denture and implant dentistry. They explain why this model scales differently than general dentistry, how urgency impacts both patient care and revenue, and where practices quietly lose margin through expense creep. It's a practical conversation on aligning operations, decision-making, and preparation to protect profit as SPG continues to grow.

💡 How Profit Scales – Why fixed costs flatten as revenue grows in denture and implant models. 💡 Urgency Drives Outcomes – How timely decisions improve case acceptance and patient experience. 💡 Expense Creep – Where small ordering habits quietly erode margins if left unchecked.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Dr. Matt Ford to preview what leadership at Shared Practices Group will require in 2025. Drawing from the recent SPG Central Team retreat, they discuss preparation, alignment, and ownership—and why leaders must show up ready before growth demands it. The conversation sets clear expectations for how teams, doctors, and leaders can get the most out of upcoming retreats and the year ahead.

💡 Preparation Matters – Why leaders must come ready, aligned, and intentional before big moments. 💡 Leadership Expectations – How ownership and clarity set the tone for teams in 2025. 💡 Alignment Before Growth – Why shared direction is critical as SPG brings teams together at scale.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp joins The Podcast for Doctors by Doctors to talk about the realities of practice ownership, patient advocacy, and building a healthcare business with intention. Alex shares why ownership isn't the right path for everyone, how insurance shapes decision-making in dentistry, and where true fulfillment comes from when service and impact lead the way. It's a grounded conversation on choosing the right lane—and committing fully to it.

💡 Ownership with Eyes Wide Open – Why practice ownership requires a different mindset, skill set, and level of responsibility. 💡 Insurance vs. Value – How service mix and differentiation determine how much control insurance really has. 💡 Advocacy Matters – Why dentistry can't be treated as optional and how clearer guidance helps patients act sooner.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp joins The Dental Truth Project to discuss the evolving landscape of dentistry and the growing divide between high-volume practices and focused, impact-driven care. Alex shares why simplifying systems, narrowing scope, and prioritizing service can reduce burnout and improve both patient and provider experience. It's a clear look at how intentional practice design leads to better outcomes for everyone.

💡 Two Paths in Dentistry – Why practices are splitting between volume-driven care and focused, niche excellence. 💡 Burnout vs. Impact – How doing everything for everyone creates complexity, stress, and diminished fulfillment. 💡 Simplicity Wins – Why narrowing your scope improves systems, consistency, and patient experience.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp unpacks the idea of "Speed to Belief" — how quickly patients move from curiosity to confidence. Through real stories from the LRDI team, Alex explains why every moment of connection matters and how simple, thoughtful touches can turn interest into trust. When teams master the balance between consistency and customization, they don't just deliver great dentistry — they create believers.

Speed to Belief – Turning curiosity into confidence through clarity, empathy, and persistence. The +1 Touch – How small, personal gestures make the patient experience unforgettable. 80/20 Personalization – Why the best teams standardize 80% and personalize the last 20% for impact.

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