

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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May 16, 2018 • 16min
22: Results in ASTRO
In today's episode of DSO Secrets we focus on the R in ASTRO; RESULTS. There are 3 items that must be understood when building a results-oriented team. 1) The result must be clear, 2) Help your team understand that results aren't achieved until the ROI is achieved, 3) Failure is a step towards results. Follow these steps to attain the results you desire.

Apr 18, 2018 • 15min
21: Transparency in ASTRO
Transparency can be defined as sharing where you feel uncomfortable. As a leader and an entrepreneur, you must align persons to the right jobs, support their decisions and allow them the opportunity to voice their opinions and ideas. On today's episode of DSO Secrets, we look at the third pillar in ASTRO; Transparency.

Apr 11, 2018 • 19min
20: Support in ASTRO
In the last episode of DSO Secrets, we focused on the Alignment in ASTRO. Today, we look at how you get the right Support in place. The number 1 reason most entrepreneurs say their ideas fail is because they are unable to find a talented team. Learn how to set realistic timelines and build the right support for your business on this episode of DSO Secrets.

Mar 21, 2018 • 16min
19: Alignment in ASTRO
Having the flexibility to do what we want, when we want, can cause misalignment in our organizations. Alignment takes consistent effort and does not happen overnight. In this episode of DSO Secrets, I introduce you to the business pillars used in our executive team in our organization; ASTRO (Alignment, Support, Transparency, Results and Ownership). We start with the 'A' in ASTRO - Alignment.

Mar 14, 2018 • 28min
18: For Boards, Executives and Investors of DSOs
This episode of DSO Secrets is geared towards non-clinical investors and executives in the DSO space and persons coming into the area for the first time. Developing clinicians with the right mindset and providing them with the right resources are important factors that make their DSOs successful. We encourage synergy between yourself and your specialist that will benefit you as the investor, the clinician and their clients in the long run.

Feb 1, 2018 • 13min
17: Adding Specialty Services
Integrating a specialty service can add value to your practice. However, there are some factors that you must consider before making the next step. Is the value added incremental or exponential? Why are you adding a specialty service? Will the services require training? We reflect on these questions and more on this episode of DSO Secrets.

Jan 25, 2018 • 17min
16: Patient Experience
The decisions we make are emotionally driven; whether we believe it or not. This is why the "Patient Experience" is important, as it captures the value patients feel when they are provided with superior service. Learn how to step up your value and increase your customer base on this episode of DSO Secrets.

Dec 14, 2017 • 14min
15: Tools For Ambitious People
It's amazing to be ambitious, driven and committed to achieving goals. You make things happen and don't just sit and allow time to pass you by. However, ambitions sometimes slow you down in other aspects of life. You must put aside time to enjoy life, look at the past and compare your progression. How can you balance being ambitious without being too ambitious? Ambitious secrets are shared on this episode of DSO Secrets.

Dec 6, 2017 • 13min
14: JV DSO's
It's important to consider the DSO structure when creating an entity that maximizes your financial success and gives you the ability to support your DSO mindset. Tune in as we go deeper into financing options when forming a DSO by looking at the pros and cons of partnering with dentists versus non-dentists. Feel free to join the discussion by leaving your comments on our DSO Secrets community page on Facebook. Looking forward to hearing from you!

Nov 30, 2017 • 20min
13: Financing Options in a Consolidating Market
The most important thing to consider, once you've decided that it's time to start or to grow your own DSO practice, is the capital and how it will be financed. In this episode of DSO Secrets, we look at the 2 main financing options - Debt and Equity. The option chosen can mean paying interest on a loan or selling shares of your business. However, the preferred option all boils down to what you see as the most successful route. Tune in and share your insight on the types of investors and when and how to invest.


