Welcome to another episode of the Private Practice Playbook with Jay Geier. In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Dr. Anna Berik, an acclaimed Boston-based dentist and practice owner, to explore her remarkable journey from ambitious associate to the leader of a thriving multi-location dental organization. Through candid stories and hard-won lessons, Dr. Berik shares the realities behind building her empire, including struggles with work-life balance as a single mom, navigating challenging team transitions, and overcoming the chaos of a faltering practice.

Along the way, she discusses the power of perseverance, continuous learning, and the importance of evolving both as a clinician and a business owner. Whether you’re looking to improve your practice, learn how to scale successfully, or simply need a reminder that growth comes with its share of bumps and breakthroughs, this episode is packed with practical wisdom and authentic encouragement for every dentist on their own journey.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Shifting from biology to dental school

05:41 Growing Beyond a $3 Million Practice

07:33 Pursuing Excellence in Cosmetic Dentistry

10:35 Buying into the dental practice

14:51 Breaking up the medical team

17:09 Dealing with anti-growth personalities

22:14 Managing and improving the practice

23:40 Buying the right dental practice

26:28 Redesigning the reception area

29:39 Maintaining a professional office space

34:56 Designing a child-friendly therapy space

37:38 Growing into a leadership role

39:19 Advice on hands-on leadership

44:27 The challenges of growing a business

46:06 Importance of marketing visibility

49:21 Reflections on lifelong learning