DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations 243: Leadership Lessons Every Dental Practice Owner Must Learn
Sep 30, 2025
Dr. Laxmi Reddy and Dr. Vaibhav Rai, co-owners of Smile Loft Dental, share their journey from one to ten dental practices. They delve into the importance of fostering company culture and adapting leadership as a team grows. The duo highlights the pitfalls of promoting loyalty over skill and the need for specialized training in leadership. They also discuss the role of AI in enhancing diagnostics and patient engagement, emphasizing that human change management is essential for successful technology adoption.
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People Are The Business
- People are not part of the business; they are the business.
- Culture must be the foundation, not an afterthought.
Associate Hired On Indeed Became Partner
- Laxmi found Vaibhav on Indeed and joined him as an associate, which led to partnership.
- Shared clinical philosophy and business drive made the partnership scale into multiple practices.
Promote For Skill, Not Loyalty
- Avoid promoting solely for loyalty; hire for required skills instead.
- If a role needs HR expertise, recruit a trained HR professional rather than assuming an internal loyal employee can execute it.