DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations
Emmet Scott - CEO, Growth Leader
DEO'S Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations is for dental leaders who are seeking to build thriving dental organizations and have more profit, time, and impact. DEO Partner Emmet Scott hosts successful dental entrepreneurs, DSO leaders, and subject matter experts, from across the dental industry. Though the industry has more opportunities than ever, organizations and leaders have more questions than ever. DEO'S Growth Secrets Podcast is a space where dental industry leaders discuss tough problems and share solutions for how to make a positive impact and achieve success.
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Jul 21, 2020 • 43min
82: Focus on Value Creation Not Multiples with CFO Jake Lewis
Ken Kaufman interviews CFO Jake Lewis to discuss the pitfalls of focusing too much on EBITDA multiples and not enough on actually building a value-add DSO that supports its affiliated clinicians in unique and empowering ways. Adding value as a DSO will always put you on a faster track to building a great company than focusing on multiples. Jake shares other insights from selling a 26-location DSO as well as tips, tricks, and mistakes along the way.
Jul 16, 2020 • 48min
81: Acquisition Tips with Ken Kaufman and CFO Tom Nelson of Atlas Dentistry
Tom Nelson talks with guest host, Ken Kaufman, on today's episode where he discusses the commercial banking and acquisition expertise that he brings to his CFO role at Atlas Dentistry. Listen in and learn from how they are growing and scaling under his financial leadership. This episode is part of the CFO and Finance Leader series of episodes that Ken Kaufman will be hosting.
Jul 14, 2020 • 25min
80: Gain a "Making the Request" Mindset and Transform Your Business with Holly Anne Mitchell, Chief Empathy Officer, Leadwell Network
Emmet hosts Holly Anne Mitchell, Chief Empathy Officer, of The LeadWell Network, discussing her entrepreneurial journey and why "making the request" was transformational to her success. To take your business to a whole other level, Emmet and Holly discuss how DSO leaders can gain this mindset and uncover new resources, networks, and opportunities. They also discuss resilience and adversity — and the creativity, capabilities, and lessons — discovered during the pandemic and more.
Jul 10, 2020 • 47min
79: Dental Practice Embezzlement: The Threat You Don't See Coming — An Interview with David Harris, CEO of Prosperident, a Dental Embezzlement Investigation Firm
In this episode Ken Kaufman, CFO of Community Dental Partners, guests hosts for Emmet, and interviews David Harris, CEO of Prosperident, the world's largest Dental Embezzlement Investigation Firm. They discuss how DSOs can shield their businesses from embezzlement and fraud plus the risks to be aware of. David shares the fascinating story of how he started his career in this field, insight into the mind of the embezzler, and more. Learn how to keep your DSO safe from the threat you may not see coming and listen to this podcast!
Jun 25, 2020 • 34min
78: Creating Leaders: The 5 Disciplines of an Entrepreneur Team
In this episode, the tables are turned — Jake Puhl, CEO of The DEO, interviews Emmet about "The 5 Disciplines of an Entrepreneur Team". They discuss how to use these leadership development tools, crafted by Emmet, to empower your team with an entrepreneurial mindset to effect change in your organization. The goal is for your staff to have the right framework to make decisions as you would. You don't want to miss this one!
Jun 24, 2020 • 27min
77: Dr. Abe Abdul, Founder of Dental Cupid: Dentists Are Still Critical to the COVID-19 Response
Emmet invites Dr. Abe Abdul, Chief Innovation Officer of Dental Cupid Inc. to discuss it's formation in response to COVID-19. Dental Cupid helps alleviate the stress of patient overflow by diverting dental related emergencies to dental practices. The network started with 20 dentists and now has 12,000+ dentists signed up worldwide. Emmet and Dr. Abdul also discuss how the best innovations are borne out of emergencies and more.
Jun 17, 2020 • 40min
76: The Black Lives Matter Movement: An Opportunity for Positive Change in Your Business
Emmet invites Shauntesa Russell, Human Resources Manage and Andrea Rice, Facilities Director, of Community Dental Partners on the podcast to discuss the Black Lives Matter movement. They address why it's important — even if it's uncomfortable — to discuss the issues that sparked the movement, recent events, and why this is an opportunity for change and unity within your business.
Jun 15, 2020 • 43min
75: Leading Your Dental Group, Your Team, and Yourself Through Crisis with Steve Bilt
Emmet Scott gives exclusive access to The DEO Summer Summit by sharing one of the keynote speakers sessions. Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands addresses the attendees in the first ever virtual Summit discussing: Lessons learned to help you become your best potential leader during these chaotic times Maintaining integrity and focus while planning for the future Communication lessons to keep morale high The importance of matching your values with actions and why integrity matters more than ever
Jun 4, 2020 • 47min
74: CEO of a DSO with Dr. AJ Acierno of DecisionOne Dental
In part 2 of the "CEOs of DSOs" series, Emmet Scott talks with AJ Acierno, Co-Founder and CEO of DecisionOne Dental Partners. AJ and Emmet talk what it means to be a leader, getting out of your comfort zone and realizing that you need to surround yourself with really good people that know more than you in areas where you're deficient.
May 20, 2020 • 37min
73: CEO of a DSO with Josh Gwinn of Hero Practice Services
In the first installment of the special series, CEOs of DSOs, Emmet Scott interviews Josh Gwinn, CEO of Hero Practice Services. Josh talks all things leadership including "quality leadership," strategies that smaller groups can use at little to no cost and leadership and communication principles.
