
Relentless Dentist
Elevating confidence, culture, and cash flow for single-location dental practice owners. Dr. Dave utilizes over a decade of practice ownership and consulting experience to help dentists grow their take-home pay while spending less time at the office. He’s the author of “Dentist on a Mission” and speaks at many of dentistry's top meetings.
Latest episodes

Apr 13, 2022 • 15min
Lead Like A Mother
Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss why you should Lead Like A Mother and how to enthuse your clients to refer. If you want to combat the transactional tendencies in dentistry, operate less like the medical industry and more like the hospitality industry, and develop a culture of generosity and giving so your practice will grow in any economy … Tune in now. And as I always say, take charge and lead — like a mother! You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/lead-like-a-mother Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Apr 6, 2022 • 30min
Is There An Enemy In Your Midst?
Send us a textThis week’s theme is enhancing culture. In this episode, I discuss keeping underperforming employees from undermining your culture. So if you want to: have a deliberate process that helps team members understand that part of their job is always to be getting better at their job; know when to clarify, connect, coach, correct, and collide; and understand what makes an employee a subtractor and what makes one a divider so that you can enhance your culture … you need to tune in now! You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/enemy-in-your-midst Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Mar 30, 2022 • 21min
Discover Why Most Dentists Have Careers of Quiet Desperation
Send us a textIn this episode, I discuss why the masses are asses. So if you want to: elevate your practice owner confidence, avoid the pain of being a dabbler, obsessive, and hacker, be the most sought-after dentist in town, know how to prioritize your skill stack for fun and profit, Listen now! This episode is for you. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/careers-of-quiet-desperation. Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Mar 23, 2022 • 20min
The Owner's Mantra: Grow or Die!
Send us a textSince we're about to usher in Q2, we have a heavily-packed episode today in line with our week-four theme, enjoying cash flow. Today's podcast will discuss the six questions you need to ask yourself every quarter. We'll look into the five machines that create the macro system in your business. And lastly, we'll dig deeper into three different angles to distill down your growth. So that's a lot to chew on as you grow or die in Q2 of 2022. Let's get started! You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/grow-or-die Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Mar 16, 2022 • 20min
The Six Reasons Why Patients Buy
Send us a textIn today’s episode, our topic is about enthusing clients. We’ll talk about how you can humanize yourself so that your patients understand that you’re just not a lady or a gentleman in a white coat. We will have a thoughtful discussion on the six emotional cues on why patients buy — or don’t. I will also share insights on how you and your team can authentically connect with your patients and sell them a solution, not the product. So relax, press that play button, and get ready to enthuse more clients! You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/why-patients-buy Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Mar 9, 2022 • 20min
Who Else Wants A Self-Managing Team?
Send us a textThis week’s topic is enhancing culture, notably establishing a self-managing team. So the problem that we’re going to be addressing today is this outdated industrial age carrot and stick management and determining the appropriate management style that best suits your team. Why? Because if you want a healthy, stable growth trajectory over the next five, ten years in your practice, making it a priority to build a self-managing team is good for you, your paycheck, your patients, and your team. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/self-managing-team Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Mar 2, 2022 • 18min
Conquering Imposter Syndrome
Send us a textThis week’s episode is about elevating your confidence. I’ll talk about imposter syndrome as defined in different schools of thought and demystify this phenomenon. I will also share tips on how to conquer this with a simple trick. So grab a seat, listen in, and take charge! You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/conquering-imposter-syndrome. Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Feb 25, 2022 • 20min
The Power of Productive Paranoia
Send us a textIn today’s episode, I’ll talk about that 10% defensive mechanism and the steps into productive paranoia that will help you create something that’s not susceptible to market and economic shifts. I will discuss some essentials to ensure that you’re a good steward of that cash flow and that you’re preventing a downside. As you listen in and enjoy the podcast, I hope you put it into action, implement some ideas from today, take notes and get a little more prepared through productive paranoia. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/productive-paranoia. Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Feb 16, 2022 • 16min
Will You Accept the Evangelist Challenge?
Send us a textToday’s podcast is about enthusing your clients. We’re going to be addressing the problem that many practices have become overly reliant on digital platforms. We’re going to infuse some enthusiasm into your routine. We’re going to create a surge of surprise and delight, and I’m going to throw out what I call the Evangelist challenge. Are you curious now? Stay tuned and find out. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/Evangelist-Challenge. Relentless Dentist is a dental podcast by Dr. Dave Maloley.

Feb 9, 2022 • 17min
4 Questions You Should Ask About Every Employee
Send us a textThis week’s podcast topic is about enhancing culture — I’ll be discussing four questions you should ask yourself about every single employee. I’ll cover the most valuable skill a dental practice owner can develop far more valuable than any procedure you can learn or add to your procedure mix. So, if you want a framework that unleashes the genius of your team, a way to diagnose the dysfunctions in your culture, and a method to avoid all that counterproductive advice that inhibits team immunity and holds your practice back, then stay tuned. You can find show notes and more information by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/questions-about-employee