{"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":"Don't Quit Your Day Job! The Reality, Month-by-month in a Dental Practice Startup (2 Minute Drill)","slug":"don-t-quit-your-day-job-the-reality-month-by-month-in-a-dental-practice-startup-2-minute-drill","published_at":"2026-03-09T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/don-t-quit-your-day-job-the-reality-month-by-month-in-a-dental-practice-startup-2-minute-drill","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/dont-quit-your-day-job-the-reality-month-by-month-in-a-dental-practice-startup-2-minute-drill","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/8d6d2f7d/d07dd5ce.mp3","summary":"Dental Startup Financials | Dental Practice Income | Don't Quit Your Associate Job Year one of a dental startup pays $80K–$100K in profit. Mike Dinsio of NX Level Consultants breaks down why keeping your associate job is the cheat code most dentists ignore. Mike Dinsio breaks down the real financial picture of a dental startup's first year, and why the numbers might surprise everyone. This episode breaks down exactly what to expect month by month, why most dentists make a costly income mistake in the first 90 days, and how to protect your household income while your startup builds momentum. Get the Startup eBook here: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Starting-Up-E-Book.pdf What we cover: • Why dental startups realistically generate $80K–$100K profit in year one, and why that's actually workable • The associate income strategy that bridges the gap between startup profit and your current salary • What your patient schedule actually looks like in months one through six (hint: it's not what you're used to) • Why the hygiene cycle is the real turning point, and what changes when it kicks in at month six • The month-by-month emotional arc of a startup and how to stop month three from breaking you • Why quitting your associate job early is the #1 mistake new startup owners make • How to manage income expectations without sacrificing your family's financial stability Key Takeaway: Most dentists think startup ownership means an immediate income drop they can't survive. It doesn't — if you keep working while you build. Your associate income is the bridge. Your startup is the investment. Run both, and year one becomes a lot less scary. Working with Michael Dinsio and NEXT LEVEL CONSULTANTS: https://nxlevelconsultants.com/dental-practice-ownership/starting…","meta_description":"Dental Startup Financials | Dental Practice Income | Don't Quit Your Associate Job Year one of a dental startup pays $80K–$100K in profit. 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