In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Dr. Derek Williams to reflect on SPG’s evolving vision of community—not just as a support system, but as a strategic driver of growth. Together, they explore how SPG fosters a culture of connection, vulnerability, and performance among high-impact leaders across locations.

Key Highlights 🔹 Connection Over Comparison – How SPG creates safe, honest spaces for leaders to share challenges and learn from one another 🔹 Community Drives Performance – Why proximity to high performers helps raise the collective bar across practices 🔹 Leadership Through Vulnerability – The power of transparency, shared values, and mutual support in a scaling organization

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp shares his top 5 takeaways from the All-In Summit in California - a gathering of elite business minds, founders, investors, and leaders. Through stories from influential speakers like the CEO of Robinhood, a PayPal mafia legend, and a real estate tycoon, Alex reflects on how SPG can continue to grow with clarity, agility, and purpose. This episode is a powerful reminder of the mindset, culture, and leadership it takes to build something special.

Key Highlights 🔹 Vision Beyond Limits – Why SPG must stay bold and build what doesn’t yet exist 🔹 Start-Up Energy at Scale – How to grow big while staying fast, focused, and nimble 🔹 Culture is Destiny – The small daily decisions that shape SPG’s long-term future

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp is joined by Dr. Dave Salciccioli to discuss how SPG approaches new location growth with clarity, culture, and long-term thinking. They dive into the leadership habits behind successful onboarding, the importance of mindset, and how to recognize and replace “broken soundtracks” that limit growth across the organization.

Key Highlights 🔹 Broken Soundtracks – How limiting beliefs sneak into leadership—and how to replace them with clarity and ownership 🔹 Launching with Intent – Lessons from SPG’s newest locations on onboarding doctors and building a winning culture 🔹 The Role of Leadership – Why growth isn’t just about numbers—it’s about the people who lead the way

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After a sudden accident lands his son Adam in the hospital, host Dr. Alex Sharp shares an emotional and deeply personal reflection on gratitude, resilience, and the power of perspective. In this raw and heartfelt episode, father and son open up about what happened, how it changed them, and what it revealed about the human spirit—and SPG’s mission.

Key Highlights

🔹 Lessons from the Burn Unit – Dr. Sharp and Adam recount a frightening accident that led to a hospital stay, and how it reframed their view on life and leadership. 🔹 Gratitude as a Core Value – Why being grateful for everyday routines—and for the chance to serve others—is central to how SPG operates. 🔹 Rescuing People from Hopelessness – A parallel between what happened in the hospital and how SPG gives patients a second chance to smile, live fully, and reclaim their confidence.

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp sits down with Dr. Max Jensen to talk about his journey from startup life to implant mastery and full-arch growth at SPG. Dr. Jensen shares lessons from early clinical challenges, why he’s passionate about patient connection, and how focusing on systems and storytelling has helped him build a high-impact, high-trust practice.

Key Highlights 🔹 Startup Struggles to Surgical Confidence – How Dr. Jensen navigated the early days of practice ownership and evolved into a confident surgical leader 🔹 Connection Over Perfection – Why earning trust through listening and education is more powerful than leading with clinical complexity 🔹 Building a Story-Driven Practice – How messaging, mindset, and mission aligned to support full-arch success

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp and Dr. Dave Salciccioli draw parallels between great restaurants and great practices. From team alignment and consult pacing to the small touches that create loyalty, they explore how hospitality principles can elevate the patient experience and drive long-term growth at SPG.

Key Highlights 🔹 Restaurant Lessons for Dentistry – What SPG can learn from fast, thoughtful, and customer-focused service 🔹 Consult Flow and Conversion – How pacing, expectation-setting, and presence create better outcomes 🔹 The Role of Energy – Why the feel of a practice is just as important as the clinical delivery

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In this crossover episode, Dr. Alex Sharp joins The Dental Economist Show to discuss what makes SPG’s model different in today’s crowded DSO landscape. From clinical alignment and doctor leadership to the secret power of transparency and humility, Alex offers an inside look at how SPG is scaling with intention and why culture, clarity, and mission still win.

Key Highlights 🔹 Leading with Alignment -  Why clinical unity and mentorship are foundational to SPG’s growth 🔹 Scaling Without Losing Soul - How values, clear direction, and doctor-first leadership keep culture intact 🔹 Beyond Dentistry - What healthcare, tech, and Wall Street can learn from SPG’s people-centered approach

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp explores what makes SPG different and why being “weird” is actually our greatest strength. From honoring biology and streamlining treatment to offering free consults with no judgment, Alex breaks down how SPG’s unique culture and patient-first mindset set us apart in a world of dental commoditization.

Key Highlights 🔹 Compete by Being Different - Why racing to the bottom in dentistry doesn’t serve patients or teams 🔹 One Doctor, One Result - How SPG ensures accountability and quality by having a single provider oversee the full treatment 🔹 Celebrate the Weird - From free consults to radical empathy, the things that make us stand out are the very things patients remember

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp shares a personal reflection on what truly fuels the SPG mission: democratizing the fixed arch and creating life-changing impact for patients who often feel overlooked by traditional dentistry. Drawing inspiration from a Stanford talk on purpose, Alex explores why bold goals, personal connection, and over-delivering at every step drive sustainable success across the organization.

Key Highlights:  🔹 Purpose That Fuels - Why shooting for something audacious stirs motivation and unites the SPG team 🔹 Stories That Matter - Powerful patient stories from Greenville, Sarasota, and Orlando that remind us what impact looks like 🔹 The Flywheel of Trust - How exceeding expectations builds patient confidence, reputation, and long-term growth

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In this episode, Dr. Alex Sharp and Dr. Dave Salciccioli reflect on SPG’s explosive start to 2025 and set the tone for the second half of the year. They dive into what’s driving momentum, how profitability is becoming a key focus, and why sharpening leadership across roles is essential for sustained success.

Key Highlights 🔹 Sprint to Stability – SPG’s fast first half has created the foundation for long-term operational excellence 🔹 Profitability is the Next Frontier – Why understanding your numbers is crucial to building a thriving, sustainable practice 🔹 Leveling Up with Avora – How reviewing consult performance is creating breakthroughs across the organization

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