Lazy Leverage Building an Efficient DSO Through Global Talent with Dr. Dave Ensley | Lazy Leverage #42
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Jan 17, 2025 Dr. Dave Ensley, a dentist and founder of a successful doctor-owned DSO group, shares his innovative approach to tackling the dental industry's labor shortage. He discusses how his DSO reached $70M by leveraging global talent and automation, with teams across Mexico, Pakistan, and the Philippines. Dave reveals common pitfalls in global hiring and emphasizes the surprising power of investing more in recruitment. He also explores the future of AI in dentistry and the significance of collaboration for building effective teams.
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DSO Structure
- DSOs accommodate licensing issues, enabling enterprise value growth.
- They handle non-licensed tasks, letting dentists focus on medical practice.
Dentist Labor Specialization
- Jon Matzner uses dentists as an example of labor specialization.
- They delegate tasks like booking, cleaning, and note-taking to other staff.
Labor Specialization & Wealth
- Specialized labor is essential for wealth creation, as seen in dentistry.
- Non-specialized labor limits wealth, like on a resource-rich island.