{"podcast":{"title":"Just Say No To The DSO","slug":"just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053","podcast_index_feed_id":6593053,"rss_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/show/5937897/episodes/feed","website_url":"https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso--5937897","image_url":"https://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/f23d1bc52233b152b941c8fb68fc3548.jpg","author":"The Pod Mill","episode_count":59,"summary":"Dentistry is experiencing an attack by well-funded corporations who want to own the work of each dentist’s hands. While the promises of wealth and ease DSO’s present to owner-dentists appear enticing, experience shows the reality is very different. Just Say No to the DSO is a deep dive podcast for dentists in all stages of their career. It is especially for those who are looking at whether or not the option to sell to a DSO is the right choice. Our expert hosts, Bob Spiel, MBA and Nate Williams, CPA, CFP take listeners on a step by step journey through Season One laying out the realities of selling a practice to a DSO and why this isn't as good as it sounds, or the only option for successful dentists to have a thriving practice. Come and listen for the years of experience inside dentistry, as well as medicine, that have led to their logical arguments and stay for additional audience and listener feedback. Questions you’d like addressed live in future episodes can be sent to: questions@justsaynotothedso.com Let's start the discussion on how to save the future of the Dental Industry.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053"},"episode":{"title":"Right Up to the Edge and Back with Dr. Joe Feller","slug":"right-up-to-the-edge-and-back-with-dr-joe-feller","published_at":"2026-02-28T18:10:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053/right-up-to-the-edge-and-back-with-dr-joe-feller","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/right-up-to-the-edge-and-back-with-dr-joe-feller--70363219","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/70363219/2_13.mp3","summary":"In this conversation, Nate and Dr. Joe Feller discuss the complexities and challenges faced by orthodontists when considering selling their practices to DSOs. Dr. Feller shares his personal journey in orthodontics, his experiences with DSOs, and the reasons he ultimately decided against selling his practice. The discussion highlights the emotional and financial stakes involved in such decisions, the misleading nature of DSO promises, and the consequences faced by colleagues who chose to sell. The conversation serves as a cautionary tale for practitioners contemplating similar paths. In this conversation, Nate and Dr Feller discuss the implications of private equity in dental practices, particularly focusing on the challenges and stressors faced by orthodontists who sell their practices to DSOs. They explore the false promises of wealth and ease, the reality of corporate meddling, and the importance of maintaining ownership and control over one's practice. Dr. Feller shares insights on the emotional toll of selling a practice and the value of community and support among private practitioners. The discussion culminates in a call to prioritize patient care and ethical practices over financial gain.","meta_description":"In this conversation, Nate and Dr. Joe Feller discuss the complexities and challenges faced by orthodontists when considering selling their practices to D…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":4752,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053/episodes/right-up-to-the-edge-and-back-with-dr-joe-feller/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053/right-up-to-the-edge-and-back-with-dr-joe-feller.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}