{"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":"First 3 Steps to Getting REAL Dental Practice GROWTH (2 Minute Drill)","slug":"first-3-steps-to-getting-real-dental-practice-growth-2-minute-drill","published_at":"2026-04-17T15:42:52+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/first-3-steps-to-getting-real-dental-practice-growth-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/first-3-steps-to-getting-real-dental-practice-growth","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/2c20a278/d54b78ca.mp3","summary":"3 Steps to Getting REAL Dental Practice Growth Are you tired of stalled revenue, team turnover, and managing your clinic based purely on a \"feeling\"? Discover how to transform your clinic into a highly profitable, self-managing business. In this episode of Dental Unscripted, Mike Dinsio and Paula Quinn break down the exact leadership framework required for real dental practice growth. Practice owners can no longer rely on the outdated model of simply clocking in and treating patients; today, you must establish a structured business foundation to succeed. In this episode, we break down the three critical steps to stopping revenue leaks and empowering your team: Step 1: Team Agreements. Establish clear behavioral and cultural expectations first, so your entire team commits to a unified practice vision and a positive attitude. Step 2: Job Descriptions. Stop the \"we all do it\" mindset that leads to forgotten tasks. Assign single-point accountability for specific tasks—like schedule auditing or insurance verification, to ensure one exact employee owns the outcome. Step 3: Systems. An assigned task without dedicated time is not a system. Learn how to provide the specific tools and proactive time blocks required for your team to execute their jobs properly. Only after you have these three elements in place can you successfully hold employees accountable, close the 20% operational gap that costs practices thousands, and objectively determine if you need to get a toxic employee off your \"energy bus\". Ready to take the next step? Reach out to Next Level Consultants for a no-obligation, low-pressure call that delivers a practice review/analysis. It's a fresh perspective on your practice's metrics and performance! Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn hosts of Dental Unscripted founded…","meta_description":"3 Steps to Getting REAL Dental Practice Growth Are you tired of stalled revenue, team turnover, and managing your clinic based purely on a \"feeling\"? 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