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Management · Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn | Dental industry coaches & Education leaders

Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights

by Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn | Dental industry coaches & Education leaders

The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from "Startup Unscripted" and "Dental Acquisition Unscripted" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to "the business of dentistry." Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are tailored to your unique market, team, and goals—no cookie-cutter packages. Visit: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/resources/digital-downloads/ To get our FREE resources and don't hesitate subscribing to the show! Join our growing community of dental practice owners and entrepreneurs. Watch LIVE on YouTube & ask questions directly. Subscribe on Apple or Spotify. New episodes weekly. No scripts. Just real talk about running a successful dental practice. Rate the show 5 stars and help other dentists discover us! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Latest episodes

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2 Minute Drill 🦷 How Owning a Dental Practice Fixed Her Retirement Timeline in 3 Years!

Earning 30% as an associate means zero equity. Practice ownership is the retirement move that changes everything when done the right way of course. Michael Dinsio and Pau

Sep 11
1 min

Why Your Associate Paycheck Is the Most Expensive Money You'll Ever Make

You're taking on a lot as an associate, the clinical liability, production quotas, the team drama, the no-shows, AND you're only keeping 30% of production. The other 10–2

Sep 4
42 min

A Dental Practice's Profitability Starts Before You Sign a Purchase Agreement

Your broker pulled the reports and your CPA checked the financials but neither of them dig into the practice operationally at the ground level, you know where the reality

Aug 21
44 min

2-Minute Drill 🦷 Owning a Dental Practice? You Need These 2 Policies First

Most dentists close on a practice, lock in the business overhead policy, and assume they're fully covered. But that policy pays your staff, your lease, your equipment loa

Aug 14
1 min

The 3 Insurance Policies Every Dental Practice Owner Needs: Disability, Business Overhead & Life Insurance EXPLAINED

Your lender may not require insurance for disability or life anymore, but skipping them could cost you your practice, your estate, and your family's financial security. M

Aug 7
38 min

2 Minute Drill 🦷 Starting a Dental Practice, The Financial Fear Is Worse Than the Reality

Starting a dental practice sounds expensive, until you see the actual numbers. The real financial trap isn't the startup. It's chasing acquisition cash flow. Mike Dinsio

Jul 29
2 min

Dental Practice Startups vs Acquisitions: Why Chasing Cash Flow Can Be a Deal w/ the Devil

Think a dental startup means no income? The real financial trap is chasing acquisition cash flow. Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the real math behind dental star

Jul 24
32 min

Growing a Dental Practice Starts Inside Out | Marketing Episode PART3

Most dental practices blame marketing for low patient flow, but the real problem is an internal one - "How to audit and fix your front office conversion leakage!"  Mike D

Jul 16
28 min

2 Minute Drill 🦷 PPO vs. Fee-for-Service: A Practice Ownership Journey Decision

Should you drop PPO insurance or negotiate harder for fee-for-service rates? The 60% rule tells you when a write-off crosses into insulting territory. But it only makes s

Jul 6
1 min

The Real Cost of Marketing for New Dental Patients in a Practice Startup (Most Get it Wrong)

Most dental startups guess at their marketing budget and end up either starving for patients or wasting money. Guido Tebano of Market My Market breaks down real numbers f

Jun 19
30 min

Should You Drop Dental Insurance and Go FFS? Our Answer Might Surprise You!

In this episode, Michael Dinsio and Paula Quinn sit down with Stafani Sandoval, billing and credentialing expert at Next Level Consultants, to tackle the biggest question

Jun 12
32 min

What Your Dental Marketing Company Isn't Telling You About Demographics

Most dental practice owners eventually hit a breaking point and ask the exact same question: "Should I drop my insurance?" But jumping straight out of network without a b

Jun 4
28 min

Dental Practice Finances: The SBA Express Loan That Funds $350K in 2 Weeks

Dental practice finances just got a serious upgrade. Bert Smith, SVP of Healthcare Lending at Live Oak Bank - the #1 SBA lender in America,  reveals the brand-new SBA Exp

May 27
32 min

Setting Up a Dental Practice Entity: LLC/PLC, S-Corp & Tax Election Explained!

Choosing the wrong entity structure before buying or starting a dental practice can cost you valuable time. Most dentists don't find out until it's crunch time on a deal

May 1
35 min

Does Your Team Thinks You’re Rich! Sharing the Practice's Numbers with Your Team

Dental Practice Management | Dental Practice Growth | Running a Dental Practice Stop hiding the scoreboard and wondering why your team isn't winning. Learn how to transi

Apr 20
38 min

2 Minute Drill 🦷 First 3 Steps in Getting REAL Dental Practice Growth

3 Steps to Getting REAL Dental Practice Growth Are you tired of stalled revenue, team turnover, and managing your clinic based purely on a "feeling"? Discover how to tra

Apr 17
2 min

Dental Practice Management: The 3-Step Leadership Framework

Practice Management | Leadership in Dentistry | Dental Team Optimization Stop team frustration and master accountability with Mike and Paula. Michael Dinsio and Paula Qu

Apr 6
42 min

Dental Practice Finances: The 401(k) Strategy Every Owner Needs to Know

Dental practice finances investment hack using 401 (k) – Shelter up to $83K/year in taxes while building real wealth as a dental practice owner. Most dental practice owne

Mar 23
41 min

Why 80% of Dental Marketing Fails & How to Avoid Spending More on Google Ads Than Necessary

Dental Marketing | Practice Management | Practice Ownership Journey Stop wasting money on dental marketing that doesn't convert. Cisco Adler from Digital Rain reveals th

Mar 10
49 min

2 Minute Drill 🦷 The Reality of Doing A Dental Practice Startup, Don't Quite Your Day Job!

Dental Startup Financials | Dental Practice Income | Don't Quit Your Associate Job  Year one of a dental startup pays $80K–$100K in profit. Mike Dinsio of NX Level Consul

Mar 9
2 min

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