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Bulletproof Dental Practice
A dental podcast about the business of dentistry, with practical advice on what it actually takes to grow a successful practice: marketing, patient enrollment, systems, team leadership, retention and referrals, and how to build wealth that doesn't depend on your clinical days. But a great practice is only half of it. This show is also about finding fulfillment in dentistry again, and having the honest conversations most dentists only have behind closed doors: burnout, money, partnerships gone…
Episodes
Bulletproof Dental PracticeYou Don't Need Marketing, You Need To Check Your P&L
Most practice owners look at an empty chair and immediately assume they have a marketing problem, but the real issue is usually hiding in a profit and loss…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeThe Math of Going Multi-Location
There is a valid belief that a dentist collecting millions from just a few chairs means they've reached an elite solo production level, and finally won the…
Bulletproof Dental Practice$1M EBITDA: Mega Practice or Multiple Locations?
The natural impulse for a practice owner sitting on strong cash flow is to assume the next logical step is planting flags across town. But expanding your…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeFeeling Lost With AI? Start Here
We continue to see dentists treating AI like a smarter search bar. They type in a question, get an answer, and move on, never realizing that the same…
Bulletproof Dental Practice350,000 Surveys: What Drives Five-Star Reviews?
What really earns a five-star review? Opencare CEO Cameron Howieson brings data from 350,000 patient surveys, and the answer isn't your equipment or the cookie…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeRent or Own Your Practice Building?
Many dental practice owners suffer from a dangerous financial misconception: that signing a 10-year lease is the low-risk choice, without realizing it carries…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeSelling Your Practice: What the Math Really Says
Dentistry has sold practice owners a seductive dream: grind it out for a decade, build up a million-dollar practice, sell out to a broker or DSO, and ride off…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeWhy a $15M Dental Group Owner Isn't Selling (And Why You Shouldn't Either)
When Dr. Zachary Kingsberg first called the hotline (Episode 450), he said he'd only sell his five-practice group for a "stupid multiple" of 13x to 15x EBITDA…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeBuild a Practice You Don't Need to Escape | Dr. Richard Low
Dr. Richard Low started a podcast in his closet. Eight years later he was the CEO of 35 dental offices and the most miserable he had ever been. He walked away…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeAssociate to Owner: Burn the Boats
We got an email titled "Is Everything Going to Be Okay?" A Navy veteran producing over $1M a year as an associate is three months from opening a $2.9M startup…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeThe 5-Point Fix for Unscheduled Treatment
More than half of diagnosed dental treatment walks out the door unscheduled. Most practices respond to low case acceptance by buying more new patients instead…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeZombie DSOs and the Fear Merchants
Dentistry has become a target. From Hormozi-style marketers to practice brokers charging six figures for "scaling retreats," everyone suddenly wants a piece of…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeBulletproof Summit: "The Best One Yet"
Fresh off a sold-out Bulletproof Summit at The Phoenician in Scottsdale, Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Craig Spodak, and Ian de Jongh sit down to relive three days…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeIf You're the Smartest in the Room, Leave
The fastest way to stall your growth is to be the most accomplished person in your circle. Peter and Craig are living the opposite this summer. Craig is…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeLeaving the Chair Without Quitting
Dr. Todd Christensen calls in from Minnesota with 20 operatories across two locations, a big remodel behind him, and a question he can't shake: at 45, how does…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeHotline Calls: When Is the Right Time to Sell?
"I'd only sell for a stupid multiple. Thirteen, fifteen X." A five-practice owner from Dallas calls the hotline with the question every group owner is quietly…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeYou Don't Have to Do This Alone [Special Episode]
This episode is different. We asked members of our mastermind community to send in voice notes answering one question: what has this actually meant to you?…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeCialdini's 7 Principles, Ranked for Dentists
A year training under Dr. Robert Cialdini, the godfather of influence, changed Dr. Chris Phelps' entire business. In this episode, he shares why it can change…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeHotline Call: The Hygienist Shortage Is Real
One caller. One problem almost every dentist is dealing with. Jesse is a new practice owner in a rural market. One hygienist is out on maternity leave, another…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeLet AI Do the Front Desk Job Nobody Wants
NEW Bulletproof All-in AI Summit - 9 August, 2026 Why are humans still doing work that computers can do better? In this episode, Ian sits down with Dr. Peter…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeThe 39% DSO Tipping Point?
In this episode, we unpack the consolidation of private practices and the growing influence of Dental Support Organizations. While many independent dentists…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeWhy Your Team Ignores You (And It's Not Their Fault)
You've said it out loud more than once. My team knows exactly what we're trying to build. Then a few weeks go by and you realize they don't. Not because…
Bulletproof Dental PracticeThe AI Wake-Up Call for Dentists
We explore what may be the fastest-moving technological shift dentistry has faced in decades and why most practice owners are still underestimating how quickly…
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Hotline Calls: Team Buy-In and Your Non-Clinical Days
Two callers, two problems every practice owner runs into. The first is a self-described systems guy whose team keeps reverting to old habits two weeks after…
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"I Hate Dentists" Is a Cry for Help
"No offense, but I hate dentists." Most providers hear it, laugh it off, and lean the chair back. Craig and Peter make the case that it's actually a cry for…
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If We're All Gonna Eat, Someone Has to Sell
We have heard so many dentists say they hate selling. What they really hate is rejection. In this episode, Peter and Craig tackle one of the most misunderstood…
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Raise Your Fees: The Math, The Fear, The Fix
Most dentists haven't touched their fee schedule in years. In this episode, Craig and Peter break down why a simple 10% fee increase doesn't just add 10% to…
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You Can't Produce Your Way Out
Think you can outwork your problems? Many dentists default to seeing more patients and chasing higher production when things feel off. And it works... until it…
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Dr. Brian Harris: What Five Practices Taught Him
Dr. Brian Harris built five dental practices, filled his garage with a Lamborghini, a Ferrari, a GT3, and a G-Wagon, and still wasn't any happier than when he…
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MyStory: $6M, 35 Employees, and a Leadership Problem
Dr. Tommy Dooley bought a low-reimbursement practice in 2017 doing $1.3M with $600 crowns. Eight years later, he's at $6.1M across two locations with three…
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8 Pressures You Don't Talk About as a Dentist
Dr. Craig Spodak has coached thousands of dentists and seen the same patterns show up again and again. Dentists are trained to be precise, perfectionistic, and…
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MyStory: The Father-Son Practice Problem
Dr. X graduated two years ago and joined his father's practice with the understanding that one day it would be his. But right now, he's paid a daily rate…
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You are not Alone: Mental Health in Dentistry
Craig and Peter reflect on the early days of Bulletproof and the personal challenges that led to its creation, sharing raw insights into burnout, leadership…
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MyStory: Dr. Donnie's First 6 Months in Ownership
Dr. Donnie bought his dental practice just 6 months ago, and he's already facing the challenges every new owner hits. In this raw and honest "MyStory" episode…
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Hotline Calls #1: Ownership Mindset and Protecting Team Culture
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 431 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Craig Spodak and Ian de Jongh DESCRIPTION Welcome to the first episode of Bulletproof…
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What Makes a New Patient Choose You? (Part 2)
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 430 (Part 2). HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Ian de Jongh DESCRIPTION Ian de Jongh, CEO of Bulletproof, joins Peter…
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What Makes a New Patient Choose You? (Part 1)
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 430 (Part 1) HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Ian de Jongh DESCRIPTION Ian de Jongh, CEO of Bulletproof, joins Peter Boulden…
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Can Membership Plans Replace Insurance?
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 429 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Jim Higgins DESCRIPTION Jim Higgins, CEO of Clerri, shares…
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MyStory #1: Dr. Brown's Reappointment Fix
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 428 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dr. Cary Brown DESCRIPTION "MyStory" is a new Bulletproof…
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What The Wealthy Know That We Don't
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 427 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Randy Smith DESCRIPTION In this episode, Craig, Peter and Randy…
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The Outsourced Team Member
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 426 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden, Dr. Craig Spodak and Ian de Jongh GUEST: Cory Pinegar DESCRIPTION This episode explores…
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The Surprising Sign Your Practice Is Winning
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 425 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this engaging conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig…
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What if Elon ran your practice?
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 424 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice…
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5 reasons your associate isn't producing enough
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 423 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this engaging conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig…
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New Year Reflections and Goals
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 422 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice…
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5 Things We've Learned in 45 years of Dental Marketing
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 421 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss the…
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Local Search Ranking Factors report for 2026 with Darren Shaw
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 420 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Darren Shaw DESCRIPTION In this episode, Peter Boulden and Dr…
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3 Skills a Dental Entrepreneur Needs
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 419 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss the…
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Would We Want Our Kids to Become Dentists?
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 418 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice…
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Getting Out of the Chair
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 417 HOSTS: Kyle Bergman and Colin Ambler GUEST: Dr. Peter Boulden DESCRIPTION In this episode of The Extraction podcast…
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The Truth About Dental Entrepreneurship
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 416 HOSTS: Matthew Brown and Andrew Vallo GUESTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this…
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Don't start planning your exit too late!
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 415 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss the…
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Creating A Strategic / Autonomous Team!
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 414 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss the…
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Is SEO over? SEO vs GEO (age of AI)
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 413 TITLE: Is SEO over? SEO vs GEO (age of AI) HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this…
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The Future of Dental Training: Digital SOPs
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 412 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden GUEST: Cassie Kellner DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Cassie Kellner…
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EOS + BULLETPROOF PATHWAY
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 411 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice Podcast, Dr. Peter Boulden…
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Revolutionizing Dental Care
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 410 HOSTS: Dr. Craig Spodak GUEST: Dave Monahan DESCRIPTION In this episode, Craig and Dave Monahan discuss the…
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Packard's Law
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 409 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this conversation, Peter Boulden and Craig discuss the…
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I'd Love To… But I Don't Have Time
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 408 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION Join Craig and Pete as they discuss the common struggle of…
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If I Had The Right Team I Would Do…..
The Bulletproof Dental Podcast Episode 407 HOSTS: Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak DESCRIPTION In this episode of the Bulletproof Dental Practice…