# 72 ::: Kim Mack › The Dreamer's Journey: From Hygienist to Multi-Practice Owner

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Podcast: [Wholehearted with Shawn Zajas](https://stenobird.com/podcast/wholehearted-with-shawn-zajas-6410588)
Published: 2024-11-20T10:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://shawn-zajas-show.captivate.fm/episode/72-the-dreamers-journey-from-hygienist-to-multi-practice-owner-with-kim-mack
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## Resource

In this inspiring conversation, Kim Mack shares her remarkable journey from dental hygienist to multi-practice owner and founder of Practice Strategies. Starting as a dental assistant before becoming a hygienist, Kim pursued an MBA while still practicing, driven by her vision of being more involved in the business side of dentistry. Together with her husband Ken, she built a successful dental practice management company focused on preserving private practice dentistry. Kim's approach combines risk-taking with practical business sense, emphasizing culture-building and leadership development. She discusses the importance of mentorship, the value of complementary partnerships, and her mission to help dentists maintain their autonomy while achieving both clinical and financial success. Throughout the interview, Kim emphasizes the importance of finding joy in one's work and living with intention.

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