
DEO's Growth Secrets Podcast for Dental Organizations
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.
Latest episodes

Mar 16, 2023 • 37min
164: 3 Key IT Shortcuts To Help You Build A Successful DSO
In this episode, Ken Kaufman hosts Jacob Irving, Founder & President of InTech Together to discuss these three key IT shortcuts to help you run and grow a thriving dental business. Technology when “done right” can help make difficult tasks simple, save you time and energy, and free up your budget to take on complex things. Jacob and Ken review shortcuts that will help you evaluate when and how to add new technologies to your business including: start with the end in mind; speak the same language; and plan for the run or you'll crawl forever. They also cover many more tips and strategies you can use to leverage technology to grow your dental practice. Don't miss the DEO Growth Summit 2023, June 8-10 in San Diego. Use code DEOKEN to save $300. Register here: http://deosummit.com/

Mar 13, 2023 • 36min
163: Unique Solutions for the Labor Shortage
In this episode, Emmet hosts J.W. Oliver Jr., Managing Partner, SupportDDS, and Brenda McNulty, Dental Director, SupportDDS, to discuss growing labor costs, patient acquisition, the challenging financial landscape, and more. They cover unique solutions for the impacts US demographic trends are having on the workforce such as baby boomers retiring. J.W. and Brenda highlight how technology can help mitigate the effects of an inflationary rollercoaster economy, including how it can help centralize and offshore workload with remote teams. They define in-sourcing vs out-sourcing, dispel misnomers, discuss financial implications, the great resignation, workplace culture, hiring, retention, and much more. Learn more about SupportDDS here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDSSupport Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-mcnulty-91653072/ Download "Tips for Success" Guide: https://supportdds.com/tips

Feb 28, 2023 • 14min
162: Testing ChatGPT’s Explanation of How To Convert from Cash to Accrual Basis Accounting
In this episode, Ken Kaufman tests ChatGPT to see if it understands the difference between cash basis and accrual accounting. He takes it one step further to see if it can explain the steps a dental practice should take to convert from cash basis to accrual accounting. Take a listen to hear the surprising results! Don't miss the DEO Growth Summit 2023, June 8-10 in San Diego. Register here: http://deosummit.com/

Feb 17, 2023 • 35min
161: Missteps To Avoid When Exiting/Selling Your Dental Practice
In this episode, Ken Kaufman hosts Shawn Terrell, Founder & Financial Advisor, Dentist Exit Planning. They discuss “all things” exiting and selling a dental business including top considerations for getting your personal finances prepared for the adjustment in income. Shawn suggests having the longest runway possible - amount of time - to start thinking about selling your practice - ideally four years. Ken and Shawn discuss how to prepare for exiting including honestly assessing your lifestyle and the amount of income you need; determining a strategy for how to grow and distribute wealth post-clinical; proactive tax planning and much, much more.

Feb 10, 2023 • 37min
160: How To Go Viral & Lower Patient Acquisition Cost - an Interview with "The Bentist"
In this special episode, Emmet hosts Dr. Ben Winters, AKA “The Bentist,” DDS, MS, who is the keynote speaker for DEO Growth Summit 2023 in June. Dr. Winters shares his incredible story with Emmet and how he rose to fame on TikTok. He offers tips for dentists who want to leverage social media to gain a following and increase patient flow to their practice. Dr. Winters also gives a sneak peek into what he’ll share at Summit - a formula for going viral on social media to drive more patients and business. Emmet and Dr. Winters cover how social media can help dental entrepreneurs connect with patients, cut costs in patient acquisition, build trust, make a positive impact, and much more. To hear Ben and many more stellar group dentistry speakers, don't miss the DEO Growth Summit 2023, June 8-10 in San Diego. Register here: http://deosummit.com/

Jan 31, 2023 • 1h 1min
159: Amazing Women Leaders in Group Dentistry
In this episode DEO Partner Josey Sewell hosts Amy Lee, Director of Clinical Operations, Burch Dental; Amber Nish, Chief Marketing Officer, Community Dental Partners; Jenny Britt, Director of Operations, Harvey Family Dentistry; Dr. Whitney Weiner, CEO & Founder, Whole Dental Wellness; and Dr. Jill Jenkins, Owner, Jenkins Dentistry for Kids. They discuss “all things” women in leadership in the group dentistry industry. Topics include the benefits of having women in ownership and leadership positions; the difference between how a woman leads vs. how a man leads; “Mom guilt“; the imposter syndrome, and much, much more. Tune in for this special episode of DSO Secrets for words of wisdom and insight from some of the most amazing women leaders in the industry.

Dec 21, 2022 • 24min
158: DEO’s Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organizations
In this episode, Emmet hosts Ken Kaufman, President & CFO of Nuvia Dental Implant Center / DEO Partner to discuss his newly released BOOK “DEO’s Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organizations: The 9 Required Clarity Tools” that he co-authored with Ashley Kaufman. They review why - if you are in any way involved in dental company financials - this book is a must-read! Highlighting passages from the book, they give an overview of the strategies you’ll find within - the financial clarity tools needed for every growing dental company. Ken and Emmet also discuss how dental entrepreneurs can use this timely book to face the current challenging economic climate and much more.

Nov 16, 2022 • 40min
157: Gaining an "IT Mindset": See Tech's Value Add, Not the Cost
In this episode, Ken Kaufman hosts Jacob Irving, Founder & President, InTech Together to discuss “all things tech”. In particular, Jacob and Ken cover what opportunities there are for smaller emerging DSOs in upgrading their technology and what tech components are “must-haves”. This episode will help DSO leaders take on an “IT mindset” and think about how IT can be not a cost, but a value add to your dental company.

Nov 2, 2022 • 29min
156: The Culture of Convenience: Why Healthcare is Last in Line
In this episode, Emmett hosts Dr. Hungate, orthodontist and founder of Simplefeye to discuss how inflation and the culture of convenience are coming to a crossroads in group dentistry. Implementing technology that offers convenience to patients has gone from a nice-to-have to a must-have. Technology can help mitigate staffing shortage issues and cause less friction for consumers. Dr. Hungate and Emmet discuss patient satisfaction, technology options, innovation, the current financial landscape, and much more. Learn more about Simplifeye here: Website: Simplifeye.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/simplifeye Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SimplifeyeCo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifeyeco/?hl=en

Oct 26, 2022 • 36min
155: Merging Technology with Remote Teams
Emmet hosts Brenda McNulty, Dental Group Director, SupportDDS, and Callie Ward Senior Account Executive, SupportDDS, to discuss creative ways dental practices can overcome inflation. They discuss how technology can help mitigate the effects of inflation, including how it can help centralize and offshore workload with remote teams. Brenda and Callie define in-sourcing vs out-sourcing, dispel the misnomers, and discuss what technology can and can not do. Other topics discussed include the inflationary environment’s current state, financial implications, the great resignation, workplace culture, hiring, retention, and much more. Learn more about SupportDDS here: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DDSSupport Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brenda-mcnulty-91653072/ Download "Tips for Success" Guide: https://supportdds.com/tips