
Dental Unfiltered Episode 142 - The Truth About Dental Entrepreneurship with Bulletproof Dental
Nov 18, 2025
Craig Spodak is a dental entrepreneur and practice owner known for his large flagship practice in Delray Beach, while Peter Boulden leads Bulletproof Dental and has extensive real estate experience. They tackle the myths of dental entrepreneurship, revealing the stark contrast between social media portrayals and real-life challenges. The duo emphasizes the importance of personal clarity over comparisons, shares insights on avoiding burnout, and discusses the transition from clinician to business owner. Their candid advice is a must-listen for aspiring dental entrepreneurs.
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Injury Exposed A Non-Scalable Practice
- Peter broke his collarbone racing motocross and couldn't take six to eight weeks off due to lack of income.
- That injury revealed he didn't have a scalable business and sparked his focus on building one.
Plan The Clinical-To-CEO Transition
- Before buying or scaling practices, plan to transition away from full-time clinical work.
- Track KPIs and budgets; don't assume clinical skill scales into CEO competence without deliberate change.
Choose Your Hard And Its Tradeoffs
- You can do clinical work and run a business, but your personal life and hobbies will suffer unless you choose differently.
- Choose which 'hard' you want and accept its life cost.





