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Group Practice Accelerator
The team at Polaris Healthcare Partners shares education, tactics, and strategies to help you launch and scale your group healthcare practice. We bring decades of experience in working with hundreds of clients to help you accelerate your learning curve while minimizing your chances for mistakes. Learn more at https://www.polarishealthcarepartners.com
Episodes
Group Practice AcceleratorBeyond the Brand: AI and Strategy-Driven Marketing to Accelerate Growth and Enhance Business Value with Sonia Hounsell, CEO AscendPoint Agency
Marketing should do more than build awareness. It should drive business growth and increase your organization’s value. In this week’s episode of the Group…
Group Practice AcceleratorPremium Value Essentials! Connecting the Dots Between Your Numbers and Your Next Move with Andrew Farrell, Founder of Farrell Financial
Your numbers tell you what happened. But do they tell you what to do next? In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, host Jamie West Falasz…
Group Practice AcceleratorThe Doctor Development Playbook, Part I: Observing Common Denominators & Pain Points, with Dr. Vivek Solanki
In the first episode of the Group Practice Accelerator’s new Clinical Coaching & Doctor Development Series, Polaris’ Dr. Vivek Solanki joins host Jamie West…
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From Founder to Seller: Preparing for Pre-LOI Conversations & Buyer Interviews
What changes when you move from being the founder of a successful group practice to becoming a potential seller? Before an LOI arrives, prospective buyers will…
Group Practice AcceleratorStaying Premium in a Shifting Market: The Fed’s Latest Move & What to Do Now
Interest rates and SOFR just moved again, and if you're thinking about growth or selling for top dollar, you’ll want to download this one. In this week's…
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Lead Bigger: Lessons in Growth Strategy from last week’s Dental Leadership Summit
What if the biggest barrier to growing your group practice isn’t perfecting every process, or finding just the right acquisition? What if it’s as simple as…
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Safety at Scale: Managing Efficiency, Risk & Health in Dental Group Practices
As your dental group grows, are your systems and protocols keeping pace...or is growth creating new risks for your patients, your team, and your organization?…
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Clinical Coaching That Works: Inside the Polaris Approach with Dr. Rebeca Zechmann, Founder of River Landing Dentistry
What does effective clinical coaching actually look like in practice - and what happens when you give doctors the support, structure, and feedback they need to…
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The Exit After the Exit: Maximizing Rollover Equity and Your Second Liquidity Event
Selling your group practice can be a significant personal and financial milestone, but for founders who retain rollover equity, there’s another chapter ahead…
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Reimagining Clinical Workflow: What Highly Efficient Group Practices Do Differently, with Zirc's Nichol Schreiber
What separates highly efficient dental group practices from those that simply stay organized? It’s not just having the right people or processes. It’s more…
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300 Episodes, One Big Question: Is Your Group Practice Ready for Exit? Clips from our favorite episodes for forward thinking founders!
We’re celebrating 300 episodes of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast!🎉 To mark this milestone, we’re bringing you clips from some of our favorite recent…
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The Freedom Formula, Part V: Build Doctors, Build Value, Build Freedom with Dr. Vivek Solanki
Doctor development isn’t just a clinical initiative, it’s a growth strategy poised for liftoff. In the fifth and final installment of The Freedom Formula, host…
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The Freedom Formula Part IV: Turning Your Exit into Lasting Wealth, with Walk of Wealth Founder Dr. Jonny Withananchchi
Selling your group practice is a freedom milestone, but it's not the end of the journey. And with a big liquidity event in play, that journey just got a lot…
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The Freedom Formula, Part III: A Simple Checklist for a Rewarding Pre and Post-Sale Transition, with Nan Meehan
Sometimes saying GO is the hardest part. You’ve thought it through; you’ve built a valuable business and a legacy to be proud of …but that next BIG step toward…
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The Freedom Formula, Part II: A How, Who & When Guide to Staying Out of the Weeds, with CEO Cary Smith
As heard in group practices every day... "I'll get to that tomorrow." No. No, you won't. Because tomorrow brings another full schedule of patients and…
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The Freedom Formula, Part I: Building a Healthcare Business That Lets You Live, with CEO Diwakar Sinha
Personal freedom is one of the biggest reasons healthcare entrepreneurs start their own businesses - but for many, it remains just out of reach. What would…
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Rethinking the Operatory & Beyond: How TotalOp is Transforming Equipment Management for Growing Group Practices
For multi-location dental groups, equipment isn't just an expense, it's a strategic asset that directly impacts productivity, patient care, and profitability…
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The Foundation First Collection: Big Ideas & Bite-Sized Wisdom for Group Practice Leaders
Some lessons never go out of style. This week's Best Of episode brings together our favorite clips on the foundations of a thriving healthcare group practice…
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The Partner Premium: 6 Reasons Equity Partners Drive Higher Exit Value
In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, Jamie welcomes founder & CEO, Diwakar Sinha, back to the show for a deep dive into the six…
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More Smiles, Less Chair Time: A Founder's Mission to Transform Patient Experience and Practice Economics with Jay Hogan
How do you build a successful company in one of healthcare's fastest-growing categories? By solving real problems for providers and patients. In this week’s…
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The Outside Perspective: Growth, Scale & Preparing for What's Next
Every growing organization has blind spots. The question is whether you'll discover them before or after they impact profitability, performance and your…
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Founder, CEO or Bottleneck? When Leadership Becomes the Limiting Factor with Adin Bradley
The hard truth? You’re not the CEO if every decision runs through you. And candidly, what gets a practice from one location to several is very different from…
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The Growth Lever Hiding in Plain Sight: How Doctor Development Drives Retention & Profitability with Mark Flock
In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, host Jamie West Falasz sits down with teammate Mark Flock to explore why doctor development has…
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From Triple Net to Landlord Strategy: How Leases Impact Practice Valuation & Sale
When healthcare founders think about valuation, they usually focus on revenue, EBITDA, and patient growth; but one overlooked factor can dramatically impact a…
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Announcing the Launch of Polaris Europe! One Mission. Two Continents.
Polaris Healthcare Partners is officially launching in Europe …and this episode is all about what’s next! Join host Jamie West Falasz as she and CEO Diwakar…
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The Results Are In: Practice Owners Reveal What Really Holds Them Back from Taking the Next Step
Survey results are in…and practice owners share what’s really holding them back from taking the confident next step of selling their locations. In this week's…
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Ink to Income: Turning Your LOI into a Closed Deal with Rob Montgomery, Founder of Your Dental Lawyer
You and a buyer have agreed to terms and the Letter of Intent is signed …congrats! But the journey to closing your dental practice sale is far from over. In…
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Better Decisions, Higher Value: Healthcare Real Estate Done Right, with Ryan Gillespie of CARR
Healthcare real estate isn’t just a checkbox, it’s a series of high-stakes decisions. In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, host…
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Value Erosion & The Hidden Costs of Waiting to Sell, with Diwakar Sinha
In reality, companies often lose value long before a deal is ever on the table. From messy financials and customer concentration risks to unclear growth…
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Clarity & Clicks: Marketing Must-Haves for Your Healthcare Group with Travis Marshall, MOD Marketing
In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, Travis Marshall, President of MOD Marketing joins Jamie behind the mic for a look into the…
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Culture Cost: How “Soft” Vibes Kill Performance with Adin Bradley
Inconsistent results across locations? Burned-out managers? Frustrated top performers? The root cause is often a culture in shambles. In this Thursday's…
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Expansion Without Chaos: Systems, Partners, and Smart Design with Andrew Medina and Blue Frog
Building your healthcare empire sounds exciting…until the process starts to spiral. This week on the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast, host Jamie West Falasz…
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Rethinking Accounting: A Human-First Financial Architecture with Benchmarks CEO, Joelle Klovanish
What if accounting wasn’t just about numbers, but about people, behavior, and smarter decision-making? In this episode, host Jamie West Falasz sits down with…
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Before You Give Up Equity: 5 Questions Every Founder Should Ask, with Mark Flock
Partnership isn't just a division of equity, it’s a defining strategic move. But what do ambitious founders do before offering equity? What's the recipe for…
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The Hidden Asset Quality Buyers Look For (It’s Not What You Think!) with Nan Meehan
When it comes to selling your group practice, most owners assume buyers are focused purely on revenue and profit. But sophisticated buyers look deeper. In this…
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From Offer to Outcome: Evaluating Buyer QUALITY Before Your Sale
The biggest offer isn’t always the smartest deal. And accepting the wrong offer? That can undo years of your diligent effort to create a legacy with lasting…
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Recruit Smarter, Retain Longer: Winning the Dentist Talent War with Morgan Pace, ETS Recruit and Mark Flock
Dentist recruiting is more competitive than ever, and a higher paycheck alone won’t cut it. In this week’s episode, host Jamie West Falasz talks with Morgan…
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Before You Sell: 5 Things Owners Wish They’d Known with Justin Marti, Marti Law Group
Selling your group practice is one of the biggest financial and emotional decisions you’ll make as an owner, and it’s rarely as simple as it looks from the…
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Making Tough Calls That Grow Your Business: Tales of Accountability with Adin Bradley
Accountability is one of the most important - and most avoided - skills in group practice leadership, and it can directly impact business value. In this…
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Inside Multisite Mastery: The Event Powering Group Practice Leaders This March
In this special episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, host Jamie West Falasz sits down with Polaris CEO Diwakar Sinha and Midmark’s Ted Kehagias…
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From Growth to Exit: How the Right Executive Team Creates Stability and Enterprise Value with Jon Fidler
On this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, host Jamie Falasz sits down with Jon Fidler, Founder and CEO of Fidler & Associates, to talk about…
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Built to Last: Partnerships & Equity Moves That Actually Increase Value with Mark Flock
If you’re running multiple locations, growth alone isn’t the flex anymore - value is. In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast, Jamie…
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Show Me The Money: The One Market Indicator That Can Make or Break Your Deal
If you’ve ever wondered why DSO and MSO valuations exploded, stalled, and now look ready to move again, the answer is hiding in plain sight: SOFR. In this 2026…
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Eyes on the Horizon: Year-End Reflections & Building Momentum for 2026
As the year comes to a close, we’re taking a step back …and looking ahead. In this episode, Eyes on the Horizon, we reflect on the key lessons, challenges, and…
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Legal Strategy: Building the Dental Group Practice You Want with Sara Stock, Stock Legal
What does it really take to set up a Dental Group Practice the right way? In this week’s episode, host Jamie West Falasz is joined by Sara Stock, founder of…
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From Bottlenecks to Better Care: The Intersection of Practice Design & Efficiency with Midmark’s Jennie Vanderpool
Practice inefficiency doesn’t just waste time - it impacts revenue, patient outcomes and staff productivity. In this week’s episode, Jamie sits down with…
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Trust, Transparency, Takeoff! Inside Dr. Ben Tolley's Growth & Partnership Model
Tune in for this week’s episode as Jamie invites Polaris’ Mark Flock and Dr. Ben Tolley, founder & CEO of Tolley Dental behind the mic as this group practice…
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Multisite Mastery: Direct Access to Your Expansion Playbook (Coming this March)
Get ready - your roadmap to confident, strategic multisite expansion is almost here. In this special episode, host Jamie West Falasz chats with CEO Diwakar…
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Solid Footing, Smarter Growth: Building an Unshakable Foundation with Adin Bradley
Growth is exciting, but in healthcare scaling too fast without pressure-tested operational systems can lead to disappointing outcomes including decreased…
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Sharpening Your Edge: Masterclass Sessions for Your Next Level of Practice with Dr. Vivek Solanki
Behind every successful, high-value dental practice are doctors committed to constant growth. Join Jamie as she welcomes back Polaris Clinical Coach, Dr. Vivek…
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Beyond the Broker: What Every Practice Owner Should Know
Selling a your practice isn’t just a transaction, it’s a transformation; one that deserves careful planning and an approach that fortifies and protects every…
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Cary Smith LIVE! A Must-Attend Masterclass Session on Repeatable & Predictable Processes
In this special episode ahead of January's Masterclass in Charlotte, The Leadership Advantage, host Jamie Falasz sits down with returning guest Cary Smith, CEO…
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Passion & Problem-Solving: The Blueprint Behind Barbaro's Multi-Location Success
Dr. Colin Barbaro didn’t build a 10-location dental practice to chase numbers - he did it because he loves what he does. Tune in to this week's episode as…
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Calm at Scale: Inside Dr. Vince Monticciolo's Path to a Group Practice with Purpose
What if the key to scaling a successful dental group was less about numbers, and more about streamlining to facilitate calm? In this episode, Jamie welcomes…
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Polaris Masterclass Series: The Leadership Advantage - Redefining How You Lead, Scale & Succeed
Ready for the what's next in the Polaris Masterclass Series? In this week's episode, host Jamie West Falasz and Polaris CEO, Diwakar Sinha, speak directly to…
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Breaking the Bubble: Why Even Great Groups Need Outside Perspective
Is your dental group's leadership team too close to the problem? In this episode, Jamie brings Adin Bradley, Fractional COO and Strategic Consulting Executive…
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Not Just a Paycheck: Leveraging Practice Growth with Win-Win Partnerships
Tune in to this week's episode as Jamie welcomes colleague and Equity Solutions Executive, Mark Flock, back to the show to explore how associates and owners…
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The Big News We've Been Dying to Share...Multisite Mastery is Coming!
In this special episode, Polaris and Midmark spotlight their upcoming Multisite Mastery event designed for owners ready to scale through purposeful, efficient…
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From Rookie to Rockstar: Empowering Dentists Through Drills, Dialogue & Deep Mentorship
In this episode, Jamie and Polaris Clinical Coach, Dr. Vivek Solanki, dive into what it truly takes to build confident, capable highly productive dentists…
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Equity, Control & Growth: Making Ownership Decisions That Pay Off
In this week's episode of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast, Jamie welcomes Polaris Founder & CEO, Diwakar Sinha, back to the show for a foundational…