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Most dentists think new patient growth is their biggest problem. It’s not. The real bottleneck is hiring and retaining great staff fast enough to support growth. In this episode, Gary Bird and Blake Peay break down why elite candidates disappear within 48 hours, how bad hiring systems quietly kill practice momentum, and the exact recruiting strategies top practices use to build a destination culture.

You’ll learn the 30-day Indeed refresh strategy, the scorecard system that replaces gut-feeling hiring, and the onboarding fixes that prevent losing staff during the critical first 90 days. If your practice struggles with hiring, retention, culture, or scaling operations, this episode gives you the tactical framework to fix it.

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✨ Timestamps ✨
00:00 The Challenge of Dental Growth
03:50 Hiring Hacks for Dental Talent
05:28 Speed and Efficiency in Hiring
10:02 Building a Scorecard for Interviews
12:20 Attracting Quality Candidates
14:38 Creating a Destination Practice

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Website: https://unityleadershipgroup.com/
Email: blake@unityleadershipgroup.com

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SMC: https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T
Personal: https://bit.ly/3SCEQZy

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Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast.

🚀 Want to see how SMC can help you grow?
📱 Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T

🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/
📅 Upcoming Events ➡️https://smcnational.com/events

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Five years of Dental Marketing Theory, a Podcast by Gary Bird. Hundreds of episodes. And a few conversations that actually changed how people think about building a practice.

This anniversary episode goes back into the archive and pulls the moments that mattered most. Not tips or tactics, shifts. The kind of clarity that hits you and you think, now I see it differently.

In this episode you will hear from Dr. Richard Low on what it really costs to build something you never wanted to own. Josey Sewell and Dr. Eric Roman on why the associate revolving door is not what most dentists think it is. Nate Williams and Elijah Desmond on the DSO question that every practice owner is asking right now. Dr. Mark Costes on what happens when practices scale before their systems and leadership are ready. Dr. Scott Leune on what building a dream practice actually requires. Dr. Saam Zarrabi on the brand move that most practices are not even considering. Eddie Coleman on what AI is already doing for practices that are paying attention. And Dr. Sidak Singh on what it looks like to build something from scratch, with intention, and do it again.

If you have ever felt like your practice owns you instead of the other way around, this one is for you.

✨ Timestamps ✨
00:00 Introduction & Part 1 - The Real Problems Dentists Face But Rarely Name Out Loud
01:39 Dr. Richard Low
02:32 Josey Sewell & Dr. Eric Roman
07:26 Dr. Nate Williams & Elijah Desmond
09:11 Part 2 - How the Best Operators in This Industry Are Responding
10:09 Dr. Mark Costes
16:36 Dr. Scott Leune
22:32 Dr. Saam Zarrabi
24:33 Dr. Eddie Coleman
27:44 Dr. Sidak Singh
29:30 Closing remarks

Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️
Website: https://nextlevelfathers.com/
Website: https://www.joyfullgrowth.com/
Website: https://dentalpitchbrokerage.com/
Website: https://practicefinancialgroup.com/
Website: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/
Website: https://scottleune.com/
Website: https://www.rodeodental.com/
Website: https://vault.dental/
Website: https://columbusparkdental.com/

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Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast.

🚀 Want to see how SMC can help you grow?
📱 Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T

🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/
📅 Upcoming Events ➡️https://smcnational.com/events

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AI is transforming dentistry, but most practices are adopting new tools without understanding the compliance risks. Gary Bird sits down with Linda Harvey, CEO of the Dental Compliance Institute, and Dee Fischer to explain how to evaluate AI vendors, protect patient data, and build safeguards before AI creates costly legal problems. You'll learn the questions every practice should ask about HIPAA, SOC 2 security, vendor risk, and AI implementation so your technology supports growth instead of exposing your practice. If you're investing in AI, practice management, or DSO growth, this conversation could save you thousands.

Subscribe for more Dental Marketing Theory episodes covering AI, dental marketing, practice management, compliance, new technology, and strategies that help dentists grow smarter.

✨ Timestamps ✨
00:00 Introduction to the event and its focus on dental risk management
02:06 Common AI risks: data security and regulatory fines
04:23 The importance of vetting AI vendors and understanding security measures
05:36 How to identify and vet AI vendors effectively
06:52 The toolbox for implementing AI safely and legally
08:50 Beyond OSHA: A broader view of enterprise risk management
09:56 Legal considerations and the role of legal experts at the event
11:29 Why attending the event is crucial for practice protection
12:00 Cost-effective strategies: workshops vs. legal fees
12:49 Event details and registration information

Connect with our Guests Here ⤵️
Website: https://www.fischerspro.com/
Website: https://dentalcomplianceinstitute.com/

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Dental Marketing Theory gives dentists real strategies to grow smarter and scale faster. Hosted by Gary Bird, founder of SMC — recently recognized as the best dental marketing company — the show features candid conversations with top dental leaders about marketing, operations, and what’s actually working in today’s practices. If you want predictable, profitable growth, this is your podcast.

🚀 Want to see how SMC can help you grow?
📱 Book a call here:➡️ https://bit.ly/4jFhb5T

🎙️ Check out our 3 Dental Podcasts ➡️ https://smcnational.com/podcasts/
📅 Upcoming Events ➡️https://smcnational.com/events