{"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":"Sometimes It Pays To Listen To Your Better Half with Dr Mike Crockett Part 1","slug":"sometimes-it-pays-to-listen-to-your-better-half-with-dr-mike-crockett-part-1","published_at":"2026-05-01T20:02:55+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053/sometimes-it-pays-to-listen-to-your-better-half-with-dr-mike-crockett-part-1","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/just-say-no-to-the-dso-6593053","url":"https://www.spreaker.com/episode/sometimes-it-pays-to-listen-to-your-better-half-with-dr-mike-crockett-part-1--71819868","audio_url":"https://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/71819868/4_3_26_interview_final_part_1.mp3","summary":"Starting a dental practice can be daunting, but with the right insights and support, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Mike and Christy Crockett, who have navigated the complex world of dentistry together, share their journey—from Mike’s schooling to their eventual ownership of a successful dental practice. In this post, you'll discover key lessons on building a practice, the importance of relationships in business, and how to make informed decisions including when to Say No to a DSO. Enjoy meeting the Crocketts with Nate in this awesome 2 part series.","meta_description":"Starting a dental practice can be daunting, but with the right insights and support, it can also be incredibly rewarding. Mike and Christy Crockett, who h…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2709,"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/sometimes-it-pays-to-listen-to-your-better-half-with-dr-mike-crockett-part-1/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/sometimes-it-pays-to-listen-to-your-better-half-with-dr-mike-crockett-part-1.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}