Conversations with business-minded people in the dental space.
Operatory Empires
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30 episodes
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Conversations with business-minded people in the dental space.
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12/9/2025
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July 12, 2026
030: What You Should Know Before Owning a Dental Practice | Joe Persichetti
<p><a href="https://www.usbank.com/business-banking/banking-products/business-lending/business-loans/practice-financing/dental-loans.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Contact U.S. Bank for your loan here!</a></p><p><br></p><p>This episode explores the ins and outs of starting or acquiring a dental practice, with a focus on financing options, macroeconomic trends, and strategic advice for new dentists. Our guest, Joe Persichetti, the head of healthcare banking at US Bank, shares insights on loan qualification, real estate decisions, and the future outlook of the dental industry.</p><p>About Joe: In July 2023, Joe Persichetti was named head of healthcare business banking at U.S. Bank, overseeing a team that works with small-to-midsized healthcare practices and practice owners. Persichetti has almost 20 years of experience in the healthcare field, previously serving as the head of sales practice finance at Huntington National Bank and holding senior positions at Henry Schein Financial Services and at Bank of America. He lives in Columbus, Ohio, with his wife and four children.</p><p><strong>Main Topics:</strong></p><ul><li>How student loan debt impacts financing for new dentists</li><li>Key criteria for qualifying for practice startup and acquisition loans</li><li>The importance of building a strong advisory team (CPA, attorney, industry-specific consultants)</li><li>Differences between leasing and owning dental practice real estate</li><li>Trends in practice ownership, including startups versus acquisitions and quick starts</li><li>Geographic growth hotspots and underserved communities</li><li>The changing landscape of DSO versus independent practices</li><li>Strategies for practice growth and patient base development</li></ul><ul><li>Student loans can be a significant factor; federal programs offer income-based repayment options that can help.</li><li>Practice loans are cash flow-based; longer repayment terms (10-15 years) provide more flexibility.</li><li>Building a reliable team of industry-aware professionals saves money and sets a solid foundation.</li><li>Real estate ownership is feasible with 20% down, but consider long-term location stability.</li><li>Growing regions like Columbus and Austin continue to attract dentists due to population growth and infrastructure investments.</li><li>Both DSO and independent models can be successful if patient care remains the priority.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com</p>
July 5, 2026
029: How To Build Brand Like the Top 1% of Dentists | Zac from PASTED
<p><a href="https://practicenumbers.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check out Practice By Numbers!</a></p><p><br></p><p>In this episode, Zach Orinder, a branding expert for aesthetic dentists, shares how authentic content, consistent messaging, and strong patient relationships can elevate a dental practice beyond traditional marketing. You’ll hear practical guidance on case acceptance, systems, soft skills, and defining success in a way that actually fits the life you want.Key Topics:</p><ul><li>Why authenticity matters more than viral content</li><li>How top dentists think about consultations and case acceptance</li><li>Building a brand through consistency and patient experience</li><li>The difference between necessity-based and elective dentistry</li><li>Why systems should improve both efficiency and the patient journey</li><li>Overcoming limiting beliefs that hold dentists back</li><li>The role of soft skills and emotional intelligence in growth</li><li>How to define success on your own terms</li><li>When office aesthetics and equipment should actually matter</li></ul><p>Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com<br></p>
June 28, 2026
028: How to Build a Practice that Runs Without You | Drs. Craig Spodak and Peter Boulden
<p><a href="https://www.bulletproofsummit.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">"BPEMPIRE" for $100 off the Summit!</a></p><p><a href="https://practicenumbers.com/compare/practice-by-numbers-vs-dental-intel/?gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23770998693&gbraid=0AAAAADRUOM6Uwhgn0RIEyKNKndpvS18J8&gclid=Cj0KCQjwjIPSBhCCARIsABGyK7sLCohr_kEGgNPxLPcp7kSyBeBKJVPwGmGUbKX6m8dEkY8T92036vQaAjhEEALw_wcB" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">Check Out Practice By Numbers! </a></p><p><br></p><p>Dr. Craig Spodak and Dr. Peter Boulden are dentists with over 50 years of combined experience in dentistry and building and scaling practices. They started Bulletproof Dental Practice, a company that helps dental practice owners grow their practice by marketing, and scale to have the ability to make money without being in the chair. </p><p><br></p><p>Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com</p>
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