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The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #22 - Building a Life That Feels as Good as It LooksThis week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Erin Stafford—author of The Type A Trap, social psychologist, and former head of marketing for a $11B healthcare company—for a candid conversation about high achievement, burnout, and how to reclaim your life without sacrificing success. Erin shares her own journey from burnout to balance and offers practical tools to help dentists stay productive, fulfilled, and emotionally healthy—even under pressure. If you’ve ever felt “miserably successful,” this one’s for you.2025-07-2833 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #21 - Wired for Survival, Built for BurnoutThis week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss—biologist, stress expert, and author of Instinct—to explore why so many dental professionals feel stuck in survival mode. They dive into how our evolutionary wiring impacts decision-making, leadership, and burnout—and what you can do to break the cycle. From fear-based habits to building intentional routines, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and calm.2025-07-2140 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #20 - The AI-Powered Dental PracticeIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune talks with Jana Macon, President of Curve Dental, about how AI and cloud-based technology are rapidly transforming the way dental practices operate. From automating insurance verification and scheduling to streamlining clinical notes and claims processing, Jana shares what’s coming—and what’s already here. They also dive into why outdated systems are driving away top talent, how digital expectations are reshaping patient behavior, and what practice owners must do now to stay competitive in an AI-enabled world.2025-07-1444 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #19 - Retaining Great PeopleIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down the single most effective tool he’s used to retain high-performing associates and team leaders—profits interests. He explains how this strategy allows owners to share in profits without giving up equity or control, all while incentivizing long-term loyalty and performance. Whether you're looking to reward your best people or create a growth-aligned culture, this episode offers a practical roadmap to retaining talent without breaking the bank.2025-07-0716 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #18 - Human-Centered Leadership: Leading People, Growing PracticesIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Ryan Estis—keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of Prepare for Impact—to discuss the shift from command-and-control management to human-centered leadership. They explore how building trust, investing in employee growth, and leading with empathy can help dental practice owners improve team engagement, reduce turnover, and increase patient loyalty. Packed with actionable insights, this conversation is a must-listen for dentists ready to lead more effectively and scale their business through people-first leadership.2025-06-3034 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #17 - Are You Happy?In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune asks a question most dentists overlook: Are you happy? He explores the disconnect many practice owners feel between outward success and inner fulfillment—and why achieving more isn’t always the answer. If your practice is thriving but something still feels off, this episode is for you.2025-06-2321 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #16 - Made to Matter: Building Dental Practices That Inspire LoyaltySeth Mattison joins Dr. Scott Leune to explore how leading with love can transform your dental practice—from patient experience to team culture. They discuss how intentionality and human connection can drive loyalty, retention, and long-term growth. If you're tired of the grind and ready to build something meaningful, this episode offers a bold new perspective.2025-06-1647 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #15 - The Path: A Smarter Way to Scale Your Practice and Reclaim Your LifeIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune unveils The Path—a strategic, margin-first approach to scaling your dental practice without sacrificing your freedom, profits, or peace of mind. From dropping low-paying insurance plans and mastering case acceptance to building a low-overhead “micro practice” within your existing operation, Scott shares how to create a business that funds your growth, protects your time, and ultimately gives you the option to expand on your terms.2025-06-0936 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #14 - Redefining Success: Building a $3M Practice—and a Life—with Dr. Jordan SandersIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Jordan Sanders, founder of Knox Mountain Dentistry and Ascend Dental Education, to explore what it really takes to build a thriving dental practice—and an even more fulfilling life. From launching a startup during COVID to hitting $3 million in collections, Dr. Sanders shares how he broke free from burnout by offloading operations, prioritizing mental health, and pursuing his passion for teaching and 3D printing. This is a powerful conversation about leadership, boundaries, and redefining what success in dentistry can truly look like.2025-06-0243 minThe Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #13 - Becoming an Effective Dental CEOIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down a simple yet powerful framework for becoming a more effective CEO in your dental practice. If you’re overwhelmed, distracted, or constantly putting out fires, this system will help you regain control. Scott shares how to organize your day using a pocket-sized to-do list, delegate tasks with real accountability, protect your personal time, and create space for focused leadership—even during clinical hours. Whether you’re running one office or managing a growing team, this episode will help you lead with more clarity, productivity, and peace of min2025-05-2625 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #12 - One More Thing, One More Time: Lessons in Resilience with Josh SundquistThis week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune welcomes Josh Sundquist—Paralympian, bestselling author, Emmy-winning producer, and viral content creator—for an unforgettable conversation about resilience, humor, and perspective. From losing his leg to cancer at age nine to racing for Team USA and producing his own Apple TV+ show, Josh shares the mindset shifts that helped him turn adversity into opportunity. You’ll hear why his mantra “one more thing, one more time” has inspired thousands, how failure is really about how fast you get back up, and why trying to go it alone may be holding you back...2025-05-1948 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #11 - Dentistry's Dirty Little SecretIn this hard-hitting episode of The Dental CEO® Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune exposes a harsh reality many dentists don't realize until it's too late: how thousands have unknowingly given away their practices for free. Scott breaks down the flawed financial models behind DSO deals, explains why staying on after selling can quietly wipe out your true value, and challenges the assumptions that trap owners into losing millions. If you’re thinking about selling — or just want to truly understand the math behind your practice’s worth — this is the episode you can't afford to miss.2025-05-1237 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #10 - How Anthony Price Built a Cosmetic Dentistry Empire in MemphisDr. Scott Leune talks with Dr. Anthony Price about how he built a cosmetic dentistry brand that attracts local celebrities, delivers 40+ virtual consults a month, and aligns completely with his personal passion and lifestyle. They discuss branding, social media, and how to create a practice that supports your life instead of consuming it. This episode is a blueprint for any dentist looking to find freedom through focus.2025-05-0537 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #9 - Maximizing Your Practice's ValuationIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune explores a rarely discussed but crucial topic: how to maximize the value of a dental practice group, especially with multiple locations. Using a three-location scenario, he breaks down strategic decisions around growth, structure, operations, and financial management that can significantly impact long-term value—whether you're looking to sell, scale, or transition into a lifestyle-focused model. Scott emphasizes making every decision with end value in mind.2025-04-2835 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #8 - Bridging the Dentist-Hygienist Divide with Brittany GlauzIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Brittany Glauz—known as @BrushWithBritt and one of Incisal Edge’s 32 Most Influential People in Dentistry—to explore the evolving relationship between dentists and hygienists. Together, they tackle the rising cost of hygiene, staff culture challenges, the impact of temping, and how to build a happy, high-performing hygiene department through communication, autonomy, technology, and shared growth.2025-04-2142 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #7 - The Path to SuccessIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune breaks down the biggest mistakes dentists make when expanding from one practice to many—and why traditional growth strategies often lead to burnout, debt, and eroded profits. He shares a smarter path to scale, focused on building high-margin operations, reclaiming your time, and setting the stage for multi-location success without sacrificing your sanity.2025-04-1437 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #6 - Travelocity to Kayak: Terry Jones on Creating Category-Defining CompaniesTerry Jones, founder of Travelocity and co-founder of Kayak, joins Dr. Scott Leune to discuss innovation, AI, and the mindset shifts needed to lead and grow in a rapidly changing world. From team building and overcoming blockers to leveraging technology for smarter practice management, this episode is packed with insights every dental CEO needs to hear.2025-04-0754 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #5 - The Balance of CapacityIn this powerful episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune challenges the traditional grind of dental practice ownership and lays out a bold, unapologetic blueprint for building a high-profit, low-stress practice. From understanding the hidden costs of PPOs to rethinking your schedule, fees, and growth strategy, this episode is a wake-up call for every dentist stuck in the cycle of mediocrity.2025-03-3133 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #4 - Alli Webb on Scaling Drybar from 1 to 150 LocationsOn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune sits down with Alli Webb, founder of Drybar, to discuss her journey from a single-location startup to a 150-location, $255 million exit. Alli shares how she built a standout brand by focusing on customer experience, branding, and operational consistency, drawing powerful parallels to how dentists can scale their practices. From the challenges of expansion, franchising, and leadership to the mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurial success, this conversation is packed with valuable insights.2025-03-2449 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #3 - Why This Is the Golden Age of Building a Dental StartupIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune explores why right now is the golden age of building and owning dental startups. He breaks down the key advantages of the post-COVID era, from lower marketing costs and better real estate deals to higher case acceptance rates and more profitable treatment opportunities. With financing at its most accessible and startup profitability at an all-time high, Dr. Leune shares why there has never been a better time to launch a successful dental practice. Tune in to discover how today’s market conditions are shaping the future of dental st...2025-03-1735 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #2 - Josh Linkner Delivers a Masterclass in EntrepreneurshipIn this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, host Scott Leune sits down with entrepreneur, venture capitalist, and jazz musician Josh Linkner to explore the intersections of creativity, business, and dentistry. Linkner, founder of five tech companies and an investor behind over a billion dollars in returns, shares insights on innovation, leadership, and breaking through mediocrity. He challenges dentists to embrace an entrepreneurial mindset, emphasizing the importance of "starting before you're ready" and reframing failure as a learning opportunity. Drawing parallels between business and jazz improvisation, he highlights the need for adaptability and creative confidence in navigating the evolving...2025-03-1053 min
The Dental CEO PodcastDental CEO Podcast #1 - Daymond JohnThe Dental CEO Podcast launches with an exciting first episode featuring renowned entrepreneur and business strategist, Daymond John. Hosted by Scott Leune, this podcast is dedicated to helping dentists think bigger, lead more effectively, and build thriving businesses. In this premiere episode, Scott and Daymond discuss the mindset, branding, and leadership strategies that drive success—both inside and outside of dentistry. Whether you're looking to scale your practice, strengthen your leadership, or gain insights from top business leaders, this podcast is designed to bring actionable strategies straight to you. Tune in March 3rd and subscribe now.2025-03-0346 min
Provide: The Path to Owning ItTransform your business: how to implement effective change management, with Dr. Scott Leune, DDSWhether it's the launch of a second location or a new budgeting system, implementing change in any small business can feel daunting.Institutional inertia is real, and not everyone might be on board with your vision at first.So, it's absolutely imperative that business owners rely on tried-and-true techniques in planning, communicating, and implementing change.In this episode, we're talking to Dr. Scott Leune, the founder of scottleune.com. He's a trailblazer in the field of dentistry, with a remarkable career in opening, building, and selling numerous dental practices and businesses....2025-02-1940 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipSelling to a DSO - When Would It Make Sense?Selling your practice to a DSO can be tempting, but is it the right move? In this episode, Dr. Scott Leune joins us for part two of our deep dive into practice sales, exploring when it actually makes financial sense to sell and how to avoid the biggest pitfalls. We break down net multiples, walkaway options, and the long-term impact of your decision—so you don’t trade one set of problems for another. If you're considering selling, this episode is a must-listen!2025-02-1036 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipShould I Sell to a DSO?Are you thinking about selling your practice to a DSO? In this episode, Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Scott Leune uncover the financial and emotional realities of selling, why it’s often not the right move, and how to maximize your practice’s potential instead.2025-01-2736 min
Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird#178 2025 Guide to Building & Growing a SUSTAINABLE Dental PracticeIn this episode, Gary Bird welcomes Scott Leune for a masterclass on building your dream dental practice. Whether you're just starting or already own multiple practices, Scott provides transformative insights that will shift how you approach growth. Tune in to gain a fresh perspective on how to strategically develop your practice for long-term success!Connect with our Guest Here ⤵️Dr. Scott LeuneFounder and CEO at Scott Leune EducationWebsite: https://scottleune.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.scott.leune/📧 Visit ➡...2025-01-2346 min
The Dental CEO PodcastComing Soon: The Dental CEO Podcast® with Dr. Scott LeuneGet ready for The Dental CEO Podcast®! Launching soon, this game-changing podcast from Dr. Scott Leune will deliver bold strategies, real-world insights, and inspiring stories from top entrepreneurs and CEOs. Learn how to lead your practice, scale your success, and build the career you deserve. Stay tuned—new episodes drop March 3rd!2025-01-2302 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipOvercoming $500k+ in Student Loan DebtIn this episode of The Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune and Richard Low tackle one of the biggest financial obstacles for dentists—student loan debt. They break down the three critical phases of managing student loans, why paying them off too early can be a mistake, and how owning a practice is the fastest path to financial success. If you're feeling trapped by debt and unsure of your next steps, this episode will reframe your mindset and provide a clear roadmap to long-term wealth and freedom.2025-01-1333 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipThe Struggle is Real - Dealing with BurnoutIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Scott Leune tackle the realities of burnout in dentistry, exploring its causes, from scheduling stress to personal sacrifices. They share actionable strategies to overcome burnout, emphasizing the importance of coaching, personal resets, and using burnout as a signal to create a healthier, more fulfilling path forward.2024-12-3034 min
Growth in Dentistry: A Dental Intelligence Podcast120. Improving Treatment Plan Communication with Scott LeuneThe dental industry trend shows increased diagnosis amounts per exam but decreased case acceptance rates. Join us as we chat with Scott Leune about the art of case acceptance. Listen in to hear:The two main components of case acceptance - Clinical (doctor-driven) and Financial (team-driven)The keys to improve case acceptance in your practiceScott’s framework for presenting treatmentThe things to invest in, training and communication strategies to follow, metrics to monitor, and more!Scott Leune has been coaching and educating in dentistry for 18-19 years, focusing on data-driven practice management and effective case pr...2024-12-2044 min
Growth In Dentistry: A Dental Intelligence Podcast120. Improving Treatment Plan Communication with Scott LeuneThe dental industry trend shows increased diagnosis amounts per exam but decreased case acceptance rates. Join us as we chat with Scott Leune about the art of case acceptance. Listen in to hear:The two main components of case acceptance - Clinical (doctor-driven) and Financial (team-driven)The keys to improve case acceptance in your practiceScott’s framework for presenting treatmentThe things to invest in, training and communication strategies to follow, metrics to monitor, and more!Scott Leune has been coaching and educating in dentistry for 18-19 years, focusing on data-driven practice management and effective case pr...2024-12-2044 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipStartup vs. Acquisition - Choosing the Right PathIn this episode of Shared Practices, co-hosts Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Scott Leune wrap up their multi-part series by diving into the key factors dentists should consider when deciding between starting a practice from scratch or acquiring an existing one. They discuss the challenges, opportunities, and critical details to evaluate in each path, providing valuable insights to help dentists make informed decisions about their careers. Don’t miss this engaging and practical discussion on choosing the right path for your dental practice journey.2024-12-1642 minShared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipAsk George - Metrics Driven Growth AvatarsIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Dr. Richard Low is joined by longtime co-host Dr. George Hariri to explore the metrics-driven growth pathways for dental practices. Building on prior discussions, they revisit the foundational concept of practice "avatars" and unveil an updated framework shaped by insights from Dr. Scott Leune. This new approach offers dentists greater clarity and tailored options for growth at every stage of their career.Richard and George discuss the transitions between solo, productive solo, smart solo, and group practices, while diving into the critical metrics that drive growth, such as patient...2024-12-0942 min
Revolution DentistryHow Ronny Rodriguez Built a $4.5 Million Dental Practice in 18 MonthsHow does a dentist go from a brand-new dental startup to $4.5 million in revenue in just 18 months? Dr. Ronny Rodriguez shares his incredible journey and breaks down the key strategies that turned his Montana implant center into a thriving success. This episode isn’t just about numbers—it’s a masterclass in business, leadership, and the power of hard work.Dr. Rodriguez reveals why he chose a startup over buying an existing practice and how that decision gave him full control to build a winning culture from day one. He dives deep into the role of full-arch dentis...2024-12-0939 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipThe Daily Habits of a High Performing Dental CEOIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Richard Low and Scott Leune conclude their series on becoming an effective dental CEO. They discuss practical frameworks and daily, weekly, and monthly checklists to help dentists build accountability, efficiency, and control in their practices.Scott shares his "Lego block" system for creating lasting habits, while Richard explores how these tools can transform your business and mindset. Discover how to prioritize tasks, foster accountability, and thrive under pressure.Don’t miss this conclusion to the series that challenges you to think differently, lead effectively, and truly embrace yo...2024-12-0246 min
Dentistry Unmasked: A Roundtable PodcastYoung dentists: Do you build it, buy it, or stay an associate?With a half million in debt (or more) DSO's and so many Facebook dentists complaining about their dental life ... what's the best path to success and happiness? This week on Dentistry Unmasked, Pam and David spend some QT with Dr. Scott Leune and unpack exactly how one's fastest path to dental, financial, and general freedom in life is NOT building anyone's dream but your own!
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Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipThe Dental CEO - Managing PeopleIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, hosts Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Richard Low tackle one of the biggest challenges in dental practice management—managing and leading people. They discuss effective strategies for building strong teams, enhancing communication, and fostering accountability in the workplace. Whether you’re managing a small office or multiple locations, this episode provides practical advice on creating a positive culture that drives performance and long-term success. Tune in to learn how to lead like a CEO and empower your team to achieve their highest potential.2024-11-1846 min
The Happy Dentist PodcastDr. Scott Leune on the #1 Way to Drive Explosive Growth in Dental Practices📩 Grab our new Dentist Playbook built from the TOP 50 learnings from our Happy Dentist guests. Simply prompt a question & you'll receive advise directly from our episodes: https://bit.ly/TheDentistPlaybook➡️ Keep 100% of ortho patients in-house with a dedicated virtual ortho team: Apply Now🎟️ Sign up for our next Live Workshop: Register Here🤝Access instant Invisalign savings by becoming a Friend of Two Front. Save thousands of dollars a year here.This episode is brought to you by Two Front.Two Front dentists start 10-50 Invisalign patients a month with an all-in-one v...2024-11-111h 11
The Dental MarketerDentist to CEO: Secrets to Balancing Clinical Work and Business Mastery | Dr. Rehan Shahid | MMEHow can a dedicated CEO day skyrocket your practice growth? In this episode, Dr. Rehan Shahid shares his wisdom on transitioning from merely being a dentist to embracing the role of a CEO. Discover how to "work less and earn more" by implementing efficient systems that streamline operations and enhance patient care. Dive into the nuances of building a robust practice, where patient feedback is the compass guiding success and training your staff is the keystone to maintaining excellence.Dr. Rehan opens up about his personal journey, taking you through the trials and triumphs of managing...2024-11-1100 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipThe Dental CEO - Managing FinancesIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, hosts Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Richard Low dive into the essential financial strategies every dental practice owner needs to master. From managing cash flow and budgeting for growth to building financial resilience, they share actionable advice to help you take control of your practice’s finances and ensure long-term profitability. Whether you’re a seasoned practice owner or just starting out, this episode offers practical insights to help you think like a CEO and make sound financial decisions that align with your practice goals.2024-11-0442 minShared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipOperations in ActionIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Richard Low and Scott Leune explore how to implement operations in a dental practice. They discuss real-world strategies for optimizing patient flow, managing key financial metrics, and building a culture of accountability within the team. This episode offers actionable insights for dentists ready to take their operations to the next level. Key Highlights: Optimizing Patient Flow: Discover how streamlined patient scheduling and flow are critical to practice efficiency and profitability.Tracking Financial Metrics: Richard and Scott discuss the importance of monitoring key financial indicators to align operations with practice goals.B...2024-10-2837 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipDental CEO - Managing OperationsIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Richard Low and Scott Leune explore the critical role of managing operations in a dental practice. They break down practical strategies for streamlining daily tasks, creating efficient systems, and developing leadership skills that allow you to run a more effective and profitable practice. Key Highlights: Creating Efficient Systems: Richard and Scott discuss how building consistent systems can reduce inefficiency, improve productivity, and ensure your practice runs smoothly, even when you're not directly involved.Delegation and Accountability: Learn the importance of delegating tasks and holding your team accountable. Scott shares insights o...2024-10-1456 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipDental CEO - Building the Operations DashboardIn this episode of the Shared Practices Podcast, Richard Low and Scott Leune dive into the essential task of building operations for dental practices. As a Dental CEO, mastering operations is key to running a smooth and profitable practice. Learn the strategies and systems that make a big difference in daily practice management. Key Highlights: Creating Efficient Systems: Richard and Scott discuss how building effective systems within your practice can streamline daily tasks, improve productivity, and free up your time for leadership responsibilities.Managing Operations for Growth: Learn the importance of scaling your operations to handle growth without l...2024-09-3035 minDental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird#159 How Dr. Scott Leune Built and Scaled 200+ Dental Practices NationwideIn this episode, Gary talks with Dr. Scott Leune, a prominent figure in the dental industry known for his remarkable journey and contributions. Dr. Leune shares his inspiring story of overcoming significant challenges early in his dental career, including a severe back injury that forced him to rethink his approach to practice management. Despite the odds, he built multiple successful dental practices and launched numerous other ventures, eventually helping to create over 200 practices nationwide. Dr. Leune also discusses his insights on the future of dentistry, emphasizing the importance of sustainable practice models and ethical business practices....2024-09-1050 min
Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice OwnershipThe Million Dollar Dentist Part 4: Multi-PracticeWe continue our journey toward building a million-dollar practice, and we focus on one of the the final phases—scaling your business without sacrificing your well-being. Dr. Scott Leune and I discuss how to grow your practice responsibly, avoid all-too-common pitfalls, and get financial freedom, but also a balanced life.Watch the video version here.2024-09-0645 min
The Making of a Dental StartupThe Making of - Transitions and Scaling with Dr. Scott LeuneIn this episode of The Making Of, Dr. Ashley Joves was joined by Dr. Scott Leune on this LIVE episode to our Facebook group.Episode Highlights: From Startups to Multi-Practice Success: Dr. Scott Leune discusses his innovative course on growing dental practices from a single location to multiple locations, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and effective management. Breaking New Ground with ScottLeune.com: Dr. Leune announces his new brand, ScottLeune.com, detailing his departure from Breakaway and Dental Whale, and introducing fresh, updated content and seminars aimed at dental...2024-07-1700 minThe Making of a Dental StartupThe Making of - Transitions and Scaling with Dr. Scott LeuneIn this episode of The Making Of, Dr. Ashley Joves was joined by Dr. Scott Leune on this LIVE episode to our Facebook group.Episode Highlights: From Startups to Multi-Practice Success: Dr. Scott Leune discusses his innovative course on growing dental practices from a single location to multiple locations, emphasizing the importance of strategic planning and effective management. Breaking New Ground with ScottLeune.com: Dr. Leune announces his new brand, ScottLeune.com, detailing his departure from Breakaway and Dental Whale, and introducing fresh, updated content and seminars aimed...2024-07-1700 min
The Dental Economist ShowScott Leune on Transforming Dentists' Careers Through CoachingIn this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is joined by Scott Leune, the founder and CEO of scottleune.com.Join them as they discuss: How Scott and his company have helped over 20,000 dentists enhance their dental business operations through purchasing, marketing, and consultingCoaching programmesAccountabilityStaying ahead in the industryProfit maximization frameworksAnd much more!Scott Leune is the founder and CEO of scottleune.com, which simplifies the process of growing a dental business and brings an increasing level of profitability through seminars and de novo consulting programs. He also offers three seminars via h...2024-07-1141 minThe Making of a Dental StartupThe Retreat: Becoming a Dental CEO with Ashley Joves, DDS and Scott Leune, DDS(This episode originally aired 7/04/2022 - Dr. Scott Leune will be speaking again at our Sonoma Retreat 2023!)Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour:- To do a #startup in this economy?- Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups- Finding the right team- Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy... And more!Dr. Scott Leune links:https://summit.dentalwhale.com Join...2023-10-2900 minThe Making of a Dental StartupThe Retreat: Becoming a Dental CEO with Ashley Joves, DDS and Scott Leune, DDS(This episode originally aired 7/04/2022 - Dr. Scott Leune will be speaking again at our Sonoma Retreat 2023!)Things Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour:- To do a #startup in this economy?- Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups- Finding the right team- Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy... And more!Dr. Scott Leune links:https://summit.dentalwhale.com Join...2023-10-2900 min
Dentists, Puns, and MoneyReaching $1 Million in Annual Take-Home Pay, with Dr. Scott LeuneIn this episode Dentists, Puns, & Money, we talk with Dr. Scott Leune.Dr. Leune suffered a back injury early in his clinical career. It left him in and out of a wheelchair, and forced him to pivot to a CEO role within his dental practices. That experience also taught him how to grow and scale multiple dental practices quickly. Dr. Leune now helps other dentists looking to start, grow, and scale their practices by hosting multiple Breakaway Seminars each year. He also co-founded Dental Whale, which is a Dental Group Purchasing...2022-11-2338 min
The Dear Doc Podcast™Scott Leune My Journey to Extreme SuccessScott talks about his journey as an entrepreneur from dental student to CEO of Breakaway Practice, Co-Founder at Dental Whale, Dental Industry Key Opinion Leader, and International Speaker2022-10-1045 min
The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth ManagementSmall Changes That Lead to More ProfitsBuilding a practice is not easy. You worry about billing services, insurance management, overhead, business consulting, marketing, collections, human resources, and more. One entrepreneur wants to help you solve it all. On this Dentist Money™ Show Ryan interviews Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway Seminar whose vision has guided thousands of practices to greater profitability. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a full-service wealth manager? Check out our new Dentist Money Membership program.Are you ready to fully outsource your financial planning and investment management to a financial advisor who specializes in...2022-09-1449 min
The Nifty Thrifty DentistsGrow your Dental Practice with Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Glenn VoNotes:
In this episode, Dr. Glenn Vo interviews Breakaway Seminars founder, Dr. Scott Leune. Breakaway Seminars is the highest value seminar experience in dentistry. Graduates of the seminars have gone on to build wealth, they have built consulting companies, they have become.world-followed on podcasts, they have created private practice groups, they have enjoyed large liquidity events, and they have become admired and successful solo dentists.Dr. Vo and Dr. Leune also discuss the Dental Whale Business Immersion Summit. Dental Whale is proud to host hundreds of dentistry professionals at the prestigious Business Immersion Summit. Attendees...2022-08-3135 min
Helping Healthcare Scale1,650 square feet, $2 million in collections. Part oneDr. Scott Leune is the founder of Break Away Seminar and Dental Whale, was named one of the 30 most influential people in dentistry, has built and sold and helped others build and sell hundreds of practices. This is part one of a two part series.Dr. Leune’s story has four partsWheel chair bound, building three dental locations, and sellingReinvesting the profits to grow a seven location practice and sellingConsulting for a group to help grow to 150 locationsSupporting 20,000 locations with his systemsAustin and Dr. Leune talk about th...2022-08-261h 03The Making of a Dental StartupBecoming a Dental CEO with Ashley Joves, DDS and Scott Leune, DDSThings Dr. Ashley Joves & Dr. Scott Leune discuss in this action packed hour:- To do a #startup in this economy?- Common mistakes #doctors make while building their startups- Finding the right team- Auditing versus micromanaging Why your team should want you to be wealthy... And more!Dr. Scott Leune links:https://summit.dentalwhale.com Register for their September 22nd Breakaway Business Masters Seminar Pre-Summit Event,and you will receive a 10% Discount, PLUS a FR...2022-07-0400 min
The Raving Patients PodcastMake $1,000,000/ Year With These Practice Growth StrategiesWhat is the secret to growing a million-dollar practice? Scott Leune, founder of Breakaway Practice Seminars, joins me today to share his tips on increasing case acceptance, reducing expenses, improving your marketing, and ultimately building a million-dollar practice. Breakaway Practice is a dental practice management company that has helped over 500 practice owners scale their business by implementing growth-boosting changes, predictable management systems, and innovative profit maximizers. We also discuss the best third-party financing companies, budget management strategies, and Scott's quick little habit that helped him become incredibly successful. Tune in to find out...2022-05-2743 min
AADOM Radio-THE Podcast For Dental ManagersEpisode 94-AADOM Radio-Advanced Case Acceptance Strategies w/Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway SeminarsAADOM Radio & Dental Whale Presents:Dr. Scott LeuneLearning Objectives:- Understand the ideal location for presenting finances.- Learn which new payment options promote case acceptance.- Find out how the payment option form design can be changed to drive up acceptance.- Understand strategies around phasing of treatment.More About Dr. Leune:Through his great impact and teachings, Scott Leune has been named one of the top 30 most influential people in dentistry. After graduating Dental School in 2005, Dr. Leune has opened...2022-03-2433 min
The Stress-Free Dentist ShowDr. Scott Leune: Developing CEO-like Habits and Breaking Away From the Traditional Assumptions of DentistryTune into this episode to listen to Dr. Scott Leune discuss developing CEO-like habits and breaking away from the traditional assumptions of dentistry!2022-03-2230 minThe Nifty Thrifty DentistsDr. Scott Leune- Breakaway SeminarsDr. Scott Leune is from Breakaway Seminars. All of your seminars are based on being prepared. Did you ever see this coming? No, but there are lots of things we can do to prepare for the next wave of opportunities. While we are concerned about what is happening, we can be excited about the new plans for entrepreneurship.
In many ways, we are opening like a startup again. It's a good time to look at your business from a business owner’s point of view. It’s a good time to cut extra expenses.
When we r...2020-04-011h 03
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #266: Scott Leune - Leadership and Making The Tough DecisionsScott Leune is the co-founder of Dental Whale, an innovative dental company that is carving a new category of group private practice ownership and management. Listed as the most subscribed-to person on the largest social media platform for dentists, Scott has built approximately 90 start-up practices nationwide. Today he joins the show to help me discuss where we should be focusing while the world around us is panicking. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2wsAwWw 2020-03-2733 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #266: Scott Leune - Leadership and Making The Tough DecisionsScott Leune is the co-founder of Dental Whale, an innovative dental company that is carving a new category of group private practice ownership and management. Listed as the most subscribed-to person on the largest social media platform for dentists, Scott has built approximately 90 start-up practices nationwide. Today he joins the show to help me discuss where we should be focusing while the world around us is panicking. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: https://bit.ly/2wsAwWw 2020-03-2733 min
Dental Practice HeroesStop Being Average with Systematization with Scott LeuneA practice without systems is a practice with stress! In this episode, Dr. Scott Leune and Dr. Etch discuss best practices to make your practice the best it can be. http://DentalPracticeHeroes.comText us your feedback! (please note: we cannot respond through this channel))Sign up for the life changing Hero Collective 12 month program 2025 starting in September. Go Here Take Control of Your Practice and Your Life We help dentists take more time off while making more money through systematization, team empowerment, and creating le...2020-02-2451 min
The Nifty Thrifty DentistsEpisode 66: Nifty Deals: Dr. Scott Leune- Founder of Breakaway SeminarShow Notes Scott Leune is the founder of Breakaway seminars The landscape of dentistry is changing from what we used to know. There are Super DSOs, mid sized groups to about 100 practices, private multiple practice owners of 5-30 practices, direct to consumer offices, and even dental insurance companies owning practices. Solo practice dentistry is changing. We have to learn how to better run our businesses. One of the most stressful jobs we can have as a dentist is owning a job. The DSOs run a business, but private practice dentists are so focused on the clinical that they don’t...2019-08-241h 04
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #227: Scott Leune - The Business of Dentistry - Making the Tough DecisionsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Leune will be discussing the forecast of the future of dentistry and what it means to you. Scott is an expert in profitability and scalability of practices and has a lot of experience with helping practice owners connect and scale in a way that is practical and maintainable. This interview comes bearing a ton of valuable knowledge on the important decisions you need to make now and how you can make those decisions in the best way for you and your practice. You can find show notes and more information by clicking...2019-06-2828 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #227: Scott Leune - The Business of Dentistry - Making the Tough DecisionsIn this episode, Dr. Scott Leune will be discussing the forecast of the future of dentistry and what it means to you. Scott is an expert in profitability and scalability of practices and has a lot of experience with helping practice owners connect and scale in a way that is practical and maintainable. This interview comes bearing a ton of valuable knowledge on the important decisions you need to make now and how you can make those decisions in the best way for you and your practice. You can find show notes and more information by clicking...2019-06-2828 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #196: Dr. Scott Leune - The Dental Whale Today's guest is a true innovator in the field and has trailblazed through the industry to become the most subscribed-to person on Dentaltown. Dr. Scott Leune is the founder of the practice management company Breakaway Practice, and the co-founder of Dental Whale, a groundbreaking company that is carving a new category of group private practice ownership and management. Scott has been featured in numerous dental publications and has spoken to thousands of dental professionals and executives over the last nine years, lecturing on data-driven decision-making in dentistry and creating scalable systems and infrastructure. In this episode, Scott...2018-11-2330 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #196: Dr. Scott Leune - The Dental Whale Today's guest is a true innovator in the field and has trailblazed through the industry to become the most subscribed-to person on Dentaltown. Dr. Scott Leune is the founder of the practice management company Breakaway Practice, and the co-founder of Dental Whale, a groundbreaking company that is carving a new category of group private practice ownership and management. Scott has been featured in numerous dental publications and has spoken to thousands of dental professionals and executives over the last nine years, lecturing on data-driven decision-making in dentistry and creating scalable systems and infrastructure. In this episode, Scott...2018-11-2330 min
The Shared Practices Podcast - Archives4-6 Scott Leune - Stacking Your Case Acceptance SystemsEpisode 6 of Case Acceptance season features an interview with Scott Leune. For the last 8 years, Dr. Leune has lectured to thousands of dental professionals & executives sharing his proven systems, marketing and practice design, leading to consistently sold-out seminars. He has been featured in numerous dental publications and listed as the ‘most-subscribed-to-person’ on DentalTown (the premier online dental community). In this episode Richard picks Scott’s brain on various topics related to case acceptance, everything from mitigating pushback from treatment coordinators to unpacking the benefits of in-house financing. Scott draws upon his extensive experience as a dental entrepreneur to bri...2018-11-151h 11
The Shared Practices Podcast - ArchivesPOF-12 Intelligent Outsourcing with Dr. Scott LeuneWelcome to back to the Shared Practices Podcast! This week our guest is Dr. Scott Leune. In today’s episode George interviews Scott about how to intelligently outsourcing in your dental office. Scott discusses the services that Dental Whale provides for the private practice owner. Scott talks about what he looks for financially in a great practice to acquire and how outsourcing can help to actually lower costs. Scott and George dive into more things that dentists should look for when buying a practice. Thanks for listening to this week’s episode of the Shared Practices Podcast! F...2018-10-051h 06
The Life and Dentistry Podcast063: Learn how to Breakaway to the next level as a practicing dentist with Dr. Scott Leune!On today's episode we sat down with Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway Practice! Dr. Leune is the founder of Breakaway Practice, which he started in 2007. He has many years experience in startups and trusted systems that have lead to his success in dentistry. His company offers a wide variety of services, that are helping so many dentists around the country succeed in their own practices. During the episode, Dr. Leune explains what the philosophy behind breakaway practice is and why he founded the company in the first place. He then dives into what he has d...2018-06-0459 min
Bulletproof Dental PracticeA New Model of DSO with Dr. Scott LeuneText ‘bulletproof’ to 345345 to stay in the know about our upcoming book release and the Bulletproof Summit on October 12-13th 2018 in Atlanta! Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 65 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Dr. Scott Leune, Founder & CEO of Breakaway Practice & Dental Whale Watch full video of the interview by clicking here! Key Takeaways: Most DSO’s don’t allow for the dentist to work with them to continue growing their business. Breakaway Practice provides DSO infrastructure to provide partnership and...2018-05-241h 01Bulletproof Dental PracticeA New Model of DSO with Dr. Scott LeuneText ‘bulletproof’ to 345345 to stay in the know about our upcoming book release and the Bulletproof Summit on October 12-13th 2018 in Atlanta! Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast Episode 65 Hosts: Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak Guest: Dr. Scott Leune, Founder & CEO of Breakaway Practice & Dental Whale Watch full video of the interview by clicking here! Key Takeaways: Most DSO’s don’t allow for the dentist to work with them to continue growing their business. Breakaway Practice provides DSO infrastructure to provide partnership and...2018-05-241h 01
Disorganized DentistryThrilled to announce Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway Practice for this week's interview!Episode 10: Thrilled to share the newest episode of Disorganized Dentistry featuring Dr. Scott Leune, founder of Breakaway Practice. As an early follower of Scott’s philosophies, it was an honor for me to have him on the show to talk about his professional evolution, the growth of Breakaway, and the future of his business. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!2018-05-2144 min
Disorganized DentistryEpisode 10: Thrilled to announce Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway Practice for this week's interview!Episode 10: Thrilled to share the newest episode of Disorganized Dentistry featuring Dr. Scott Leune, founder of Breakaway Practice. As an early follower of Scott’s philosophies, it was an honor for me to have him on the show to talk about his professional evolution, the growth of Breakaway, and the future of his business. Give it a listen and let me know what you think!2018-05-2144 min
Business of DentistryPractice Made (Almost) Perfect: Why Making Sure You Create a Great Culture MattersThis week I am joined by Dr. Paul Etchison, host of The Dental Practice Heroes Podcast, and author of Dental Practice Hero: From Ordinary Practice to Extraordinary Experience. Paul comes from Illinois, and studied in Chicago. After finishing dental school, he worked for a specialist who owned several practices. There he got the chance to learn a ton of things, and after about two and a half years, he started thinking about creating his own business. The next step for him was taking Dr. Scott Leune’s Breakaway Practice Seminars and gathering as much information as...2018-04-1744 min
The Shared Practices Podcast - Archives2-35 Transitions with Sandy PardueIn season 2 episode 35, George interviews Sandy Pardue, a seasoned practice consultant from Classic Practice Resources, who gives an energetic, information packed episode. Sandy has worked with a few of the dental legends, including Scott Leune, and her experience goes back for more than 25 years. She gives many pearls for practice transitions. The range of topics go from how important systems are, setting clear expectations for new team members, and tips to maximizing the front desk - from telephone tips, to recall management, a patient reactivation project, and broken appointments. Sit back for this one -- it’s a good one...2018-01-051h 03The Shared Practices Podcast - Archives2-1 Dialing in Your Systems with Dr. Scott LeuneWelcome to Season 2! In today's episode with Dr. Scott Leune we dive into what it means to implement clinical and business systems in your dental practice. Visit BreakawayPractice.com to sign up for Dr. Leune's course in San Antonio or learn about their other services. Dental Intel was the resource Breakaway uses for automatically monitoring key indicators from practice software. Dr. Leune graduated from UT Health Science Center School of Dentistry in 2005. His dental career began with three startup practices in San Antonio which grew to 80 staff, 10 dentists, and a call center in a...2017-01-0834 min
The Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #93: Taking on Corporate Competition and Managed Care Insurance with Dr. Scott LeuneDr. Scott Leune is the CEO of Breakaway Practice, a dental consulting firm that specializes in creating growth for dental practices and creating the efficiencies that increase profits. Scott shares how private dentists can best position themselves to leverage the opportunities available while competing against corporate dentistry conglomerates. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2gdx3hp 2016-11-3032 minThe Freedom Founders Podcast - Investing and Financial Freedom for DentistsEp #93: Taking on Corporate Competition and Managed Care Insurance with Dr. Scott LeuneDr. Scott Leune is the CEO of Breakaway Practice, a dental consulting firm that specializes in creating growth for dental practices and creating the efficiencies that increase profits. Scott shares how private dentists can best position themselves to leverage the opportunities available while competing against corporate dentistry conglomerates. You can find show notes and more information by clicking here: http://bit.ly/2gdx3hp 2016-11-3032 minThe Shared Practices Podcast - Archives1-1 Breakaway Your Dental Career with Dr. Scott LeuneWelcome to the Shared Practices podcast! This podcast is for dentists who want to own their own practice but don't have the business knowledge or a clear pathway to ownership. Today we interview Dr. Scott Leune, founder and CEO of Breakaway Practice about his recommendations for new grads to move towards ownership. Dr. Leune brings a wealth of experience and recommendations for anyone considering practice ownership and part two of this interview will be broadcast in our second season. Download the 8 Season Roadmap to Practice Ownership at SharedPractices.com Visit BreakawayPractice.com to sign up for...2016-08-2241 min
Relentless DentistDr. Scott Leune's Bold Biography (Ep. 56)Send us a textDr. Scott Leune has started 10 practices from scratch. In doing so, he has developed a skill for making business and clinical systems easy to understand and implement. His company, Breakaway Practice, has helped thousands of dentists throughout the world realize practice and financial success. Dr. Leune beleives that owning a practice "just doesn't have to be that complicated." He demystifies and simplies dentistry with a no B.S. approach. Find out more about Dr. Leune, and how his company is helping dentists here: http://www.breakawaypractice.com/2015-04-2429 min