{"podcast":{"title":"Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights","slug":"dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","podcast_index_feed_id":7069719,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dental-unscripted-76568f68-9f66-456b-a730-5d4f27447c67","website_url":"http://www.dentalunscripted.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E_HP5hfvbSdm89iNR8aECGrbRSHawQ7BlkFmY7chhxs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRj/NmI2ZjY5YmQ0YTE4/MzFlNzk3YzE5NzJm/N2Q2Zi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn","episode_count":54,"summary":"The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from \"Startup Unscripted\" and \"Dental Acquisition Unscripted\" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to \"the business of dentistry.\" Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T04:18:37.860796+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719"},"episode":{"title":"Debunking the Scary Dental Practice Startup | Here's How to Survive the First 6 Months","slug":"debunking-the-scary-dental-practice-startup-here-s-how-to-survive-the-first-6-months","published_at":"2026-02-27T11:30:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/debunking-the-scary-dental-practice-startup-here-s-how-to-survive-the-first-6-months","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/debunking-the-scary-dental-practice-startup-heres-how-to-survive-the-first-6-months","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/c5751c86/b92621c4.mp3","summary":"Dental Startup | Starting a Dental Practice | Dental Practice Ownership Startups aren't scary! Business ownership is scary. The SECRET to making it even scarier... pick the wrong location, hire the wrong team size, get the wrong lending strategy. Mike Dinsio & Paula Quinn dismantle the #1 myth killing dentists' ownership dreams. Michael Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSRDH of Next Level Consultants break down exactly why dental startups fail and how their clients have launched million-dollar practices in a year. From location strategy and payroll traps to lease negotiation and lending, this episode gives you a proven 5-step framework for dental practice startup success without gambling your financial future. What You'll Find Out: • Why your startup location is worth more than your marketing budget combined • The $40K/month payroll mistake 90% of startup dentists make before month 3 • How to clear $80K–$100K in profit your very first year (and what kills it) • Why keeping your associate job is the most underrated startup strategy • The lease and lending structures top 1% startup dentists use to stay cash-flow positive • What months 1–6 really look like and how to survive the \"Valley of Death\" • The exact staffing model Paula recommends for day-one operations Perfect for: Dentists considering a startup, dental associates ready for ownership, practice management consultants, and anyone focused on dental practice profitability, dental startup tips, and growing a dental practice without financial ruin. Key Takeaway: The scary part of a dental startup isn't the risk — it's not knowing the rules. Mike and Paula hand you the playbook that transforms \"terrifying\" into \"totally doable,\" giving you the confidence to stop waiting and start owning. Hosts of the Show: 🔗 Work with…","meta_description":"Dental Startup | Starting a Dental Practice | Dental Practice Ownership Startups aren't scary! Business ownership is scary. 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