{"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":56,"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":"2026-07-29T12:18:48.059363+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719"},"episode":{"title":"Dental Practice Startups vs Acquisitions: Why Chasing Cash Flow Can Be a Deal w/ the Devil","slug":"dental-practice-startups-vs-acquisitions-why-chasing-cash-flow-can-be-a-deal-w-the-devil","published_at":"2026-07-24T02:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/dental-practice-startups-vs-acquisitions-why-chasing-cash-flow-can-be-a-deal-w-the-devil","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/dental-startup-vs-acquisition-why-chasing-cash-flow-can-be-a-deal-w-the-devil","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/6a50b7ff/754597f2.mp3","summary":"Think a dental startup means no income? The real financial trap is chasing acquisition cash flow. Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the real math behind dental startups and why the financial fear is almost always worse than the reality. What you'll discover: clients break even timeline - industry average is 6-8 months The 2-employee, 3-day lean model that controls overhead without sacrificing patient experience How $80-100K first-year income + your associate pay matches what most dentists are already earning The \"startup inside an acquisition\" trap – Visionary dentists keep falling into this trap Why startup owners learn every piece of their business and scale faster Perfect for associate dentists considering ownership, startup-curious dentists stuck on the financial fear, and anyone debating acquisition vs building from scratch. Chasing cash flow is doing a deal with the devil. If you know what kind of practice you want to build, a startup isn't the risky path, it's the only one that doesn't compromise your vision. Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DentalUnscripted Website: https://dentalunscripted.com 🌟 Love the show? Rate and review on Apple or Spotify - it helps other dentists find us! 🫶 TOPICS WE COVER ON THIS SHOW: dental startup, starting a dental practice, dental practice startup, buying a dental practice, dental startup tips, dental practice ownership, owning a dental practice, practice ownership journey, dental entrepreneurship, dental business, dental practice management, dental consulting, dental startup advice, practice management, dental practice challenges Production by © Dental Unscripted 2026. The content provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal, financial, or tax advice. Always consult with a qualifie…","meta_description":"Think a dental startup means no income? The real financial trap is chasing acquisition cash flow. 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