In this episode of Off The Record w/ Ali, Ali Oromchian sits down with Ralf Tomandl, COO of HR for Health, to discuss the evolution of the DSO Leadership Summit into the newly reimagined Dental Leadership Summit.

Ralf explains why the event is moving away from traditional large-room presentations and toward smaller, hands-on workshops designed to give dental leaders practical strategies they can take back to their practices. He and Ali also discuss why the summit is expanding its focus beyond DSOs to include practice owners, office managers, administrators, and other leaders throughout the dental industry.

The conversation also previews several of this year’s workshop topics and speakers, including workforce and staffing challenges, associate development and retention, implementing new clinical technologies, practice growth, marketing, and leadership. Ali and Ralf also share what attendees can expect from this year’s Dental Leadership Summit, taking place September 16–18 in Austin, Texas.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• The shift from DSO Leadership Summit to Dental Leadership Summit
• Why smaller workshops can create a more valuable learning experience
• The biggest workforce and staffing challenges facing dental practices
• How to develop and retain associate dentists
• Why some staffing problems may actually be production or operational problems
• How leading dental organizations implement new technologies and processes
• Strategies for practice growth and expanding service lines
• What smaller practices can learn from some of dentistry’s largest organizations
• What to expect from this year’s Dental Leadership Summit in Austin

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ℹ️ If you are a practice owner thinking about selling, planning your transition, or want guidance on legal, HR, or strategic considerations, you can schedule a complimentary consultation with Ali:👉 https://www.dmcounsel.com/contact

In this episode of Off The Record w/ Ali, Ali sits down with Dr. Mick Kling, an optometrist, practice growth expert, and leader in helping eye care professionals build scalable, profitable businesses.Drawing from his journey transitioning from clinical practice to business management, Dr. Kling shares the systems, leadership strategies, and business principles that allow optometrists to grow beyond the limitations of owner dependence.

Together, they discuss the importance of delegation, building strong teams, understanding financial metrics, and creating a practice designed for long-term success and a profitable transition.Whether you're an optometrist looking to break through a growth plateau, improve your practice operations, or prepare for a future exit, this episode provides practical insights on leadership, scalability, ownership, and building a business that works for you.

In this episode, you'll learn:

• Why systems and delegation are essential for scalable practice growth
• How to develop stronger leadership skills and build a high-performing team
• The key financial metrics every practice owner should understand
• How to identify opportunities for growth and overcome revenue plateaus
• Why business ownership requires more than clinical expertise
• How to create a practice that can thrive without constant owner involvement
• Strategies for preparing your practice for a successful transition or sale
• Career and ownership opportunities for the next generation of optometrists

Have questions about practice growth, ownership, or transitioning your healthcare practice? Contact our team through the contact form at Dental & Medical Counsel.Follow Off The Record w/ Ali for more conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts helping doctors build stronger practices and navigate the business and legal challenges of ownership.

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In this episode of Off The Record w/ Ali, Ali sits down with Perrin DesPortes, Founder of Next Level Executive and one of dentistry's most experienced advisors on practice growth, leadership, and entrepreneurship.

Drawing on decades of experience in dental distribution, consulting, M&A advisory, and executive coaching, Perrin shares what it takes to build a practice that can grow beyond the owner. Together, they discuss the realities of scaling a practice, the difference between coaching and consulting, when it makes sense to open a second location, and the common mistakes dentists make when pursuing growth.

Whether you're a solo practice owner looking for what's next or an entrepreneur building a multi-location organization, this episode provides practical insights on leadership, growth strategy, and creating a business that supports your lifestyle rather than controlling it.

In this episode, you'll learn:

✅ The difference between a coach, consultant, and fractional executive
✅ Why many dentists expand too soon
✅ How to know when you're ready for a second location
✅ The key metrics every owner should track before growing
✅ How to build a practice that isn't dependent on you
✅ Common leadership mistakes that hold practices back
✅ Ways independent practices can compete in today's market
✅ How to create long-term growth without unnecessary risk

Have questions about practice growth, ownership, or leadership? Contact our team through the contact form at Dental & Medical Counsel.

Follow Off The Record w/ Ali for more conversations with industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and experts helping doctors build stronger practices and avoid common business and legal pitfalls.

#DentalPracticeOwner #DentalLeadership #PracticeGrowth #DentalEntrepreneur #PracticeOwnership #DentalPracticeManagement #Dentistry #DentalBusiness #AliOffTheRecord #PerrinDesPortes #NextLevelExecutive #HealthcareLeadership