{"podcast":{"title":"Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership","slug":"shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035","podcast_index_feed_id":577035,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/shared-practices-2-0-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership","website_url":"https://sharedpractices.com/podcast/","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/uFpOzUrlItOPkM36uVnQWAd-s6IBOvGBDje64p5d9so/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9hODRk/ZjNlMmZhYTg3MGNl/ZmJkMDI3MGJlMDIz/Yjc1Ni5wbmc.jpg","author":"Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network","episode_count":84,"summary":"A bootcamp in small business ownership and practice management for dentists, giving the new graduate a roadmap to successful practice ownership. We interview the best dentists, experts, consultants and more on our weekly show. Here's the topics we will be covering in our 8 Seasons: 1. First Years as a Dentist 2. Think Like a Business Owner 3. Money and Numbers 4. Startups, Acquisitions, and Partnerships 5. Internal Systems 6. Marketing & Growth 7. Leadership, Vision and Culture 8. Beyond Dentistry Go to SharedPractices.com to download the 8 Season Roadmap.","last_synced_at":"2026-06-08T22:20:43.067092+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035"},"episode":{"title":"Ask George – How Aspiring Dental Practice Owners Can Build a Real Business, Not Just a Job","slug":"ask-george-how-aspiring-dental-practice-owners-can-build-a-real-business-not-just-a-job","published_at":"2026-04-27T09:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035/ask-george-how-aspiring-dental-practice-owners-can-build-a-real-business-not-just-a-job","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035","url":"https://share.transistor.fm/s/884d7499","audio_url":"https://media.transistor.fm/884d7499/935d36f1.mp3","summary":"Welcome back to the Shared Practices podcast. In this episode of Ask George, we’re diving into a question we hear all the time from aspiring owners: H ow do you build a real business instead of just buying yourself a job? Whether you’re preparing to purchase your first practice or thinking about expanding into your second or third location, this conversation will give you a clearer, more honest picture of what ownership really looks like today. Dentistry has changed a lot over the years. With more options like DSOs, choosing private practice is no longer the default—it’s a decision. And for many, that decision means stepping into the role of an entrepreneur. That comes with real challenges: managing rising staff costs, dealing with insurance reimbursements, and navigating tighter margins, especially in a post-COVID landscape. But at the same time, it creates an opportunity to build something that can grow beyond your own clinical work. So what’s the difference between a job and a business? If everything depends on you being in the chair day in and day out, it’s still a job—no matter how successful it looks on paper. A true business is built to operate and generate income even when you’re not there. That shift in mindset is what separates operators from owners. George breaks down a practical path to get there, including how to build around multiple providers, improve efficiency, and create systems that support long-term growth. From bringing on associates to optimizing your space and team, it’s all about creating a structure that doesn’t rely solely on you. Ready to take the next step in your dental practice journey? Visit https://sharedpractices.com to learn more about our Buyer Representation and Coaching services, designed to help dentists buy, grow, and optimize pro…","meta_description":"Welcome back to the Shared Practices podcast. In this episode of Ask George, we’re diving into a question we hear all the time from aspiring owners: H ow…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1805,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035/episodes/ask-george-how-aspiring-dental-practice-owners-can-build-a-real-business-not-just-a-job/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/shared-practices-your-dental-roadmap-through-practice-ownership-577035/ask-george-how-aspiring-dental-practice-owners-can-build-a-real-business-not-just-a-job.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}