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MB2 Underground
MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry's leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.
Episodes
MB2 UndergroundEp. 67 | New Altitudes for Dental Labs | Charbel Louis Karam
Charbel Louis Karam didn't follow a traditional path to the dental world. A lifelong pilot with a background in aerospace manufacturing and private equity, he…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 66 | Nacho Average Dental Career | Dr. Paul Goodman
On this episode of MB2 Underground, we sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, a dentist, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, and passionate advocate for…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 65 | How NexHealth Became the Nexus of Healthcare | Alamin Uddin
This one's for the ambitious. Alamin Uddin, CEO of NexHealth, joins Sarah and JT to talk about building a healthcare tech company that's doing what the…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 64 | A Wild Ride Through 40 Years of Dentistry | Dr. Mark Davis
Buckle up for one of our wildest episodes yet. Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile in Tulsa, OK, has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years, and he's…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 63 | Married to the Mission (and a Doctor) | Will Gill
Will Gill, Regional Vice President of Operations, joined MB2 Dental in 2011 with no dental background, aside from being married to a doctor partner, Dr. Jody…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 62 | Having a Good Time in the Bad Times | Dr. Steve Luccarelli
Dr. Steve Luccarelli has been through every phase of dentistry you can imagine. A former college athlete turned orthodontist, he's gone from junior partner to…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 61 | Carroll-fully Breaking Down Recapitalization Events | Justin Carroll
Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, is back to help make sense of a word that gets thrown around a lot: recapitalization. What does it actually mean? Why…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 60 | Uganda Believe What They're Building | Scott Peterson
Scott Peterson has worn many hats, pastor, college leader, fundraiser, and now Vice President at OneWorld Health. In this episode, he shares how his work is…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 59 | Measure the Gain, Not the Gap | Eric Gallegos
Eric Gallegos didn't just join a startup; he helped shape a market that barely existed. In this episode, the VP of Revenue at InsideDesk talks about what it…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 58 | The Super Lawyer's Story | Braden Wayne
Braden Wayne, Partner and Attorney at Steckler Wayne & Love Law Firm in Dallas, TX, sits down with Jonathan Tyroch and Sarah Keifer for an episode full of good…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 57 | Ownership Era (Dr. Mohn's Version) | Dr. Colleen Mohn
Dr. Colleen Mohn, owner of Health Centered Dentistry in Midland, TX, talks about her early immersion in the MB2 Dental culture, her experiences transitioning…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 56 | What Sets ProEdge Apart | Kelley Birschbach
Kelley Birschbach, President of ProEdge Dental Waters Labs, didn't grow up dreaming about dental waterlines—but he's now leading the lab that handles more than…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 55 | More Than a Founder | Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva "Dr. V"
You've heard the story of MB2 Dental—but maybe not like this. Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, the company's Founder and CEO — or "Dr. V", as most know him, shares…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 54 | Legacy, Leadership & Life Outside the Practice | Dr. Jeff Cook
Dr. Jeff Cook—orthodontist, entrepreneur, and second-generation dentist—didn't exactly have a straight path to private practice ownership. From a childhood…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 53 | Growing a Business That Lasts 100 Years | Chuck Cohen
Chuck Cohen, Managing Director and third-generation owner of Benco Dental shares his experience growing up in the family business, starting out in the…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 52 | What's Next for Dental Labs and Why Culture Comes First | Chuck DiNardo
Chuck DiNardo, CEO of DDS Lab, joins us to talk about his path from medical devices to dental labs, the technology shaping the industry, and why culture is the…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 51 | Building a Dental Career with MB2 | Dr. Ashley DeMarco
Dr. Ashley DeMarco, owner of Gulfside Dental & Orthodontics in Beaumont, Port Arthur, and Bridge City, TX, shares the twists and turns of her journey with…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 50 | What Every Dentist Should Know About Insurance & Reimbursement | Clint Ellenberg
MB2's Chief Revenue Officer Clint Ellenberg is back for another round to discuss what's happening with insurance right now and how dentists can ensure they're…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 49 | The New Rules of Marketing | Ken Luce
Ken Luce, Founding Partner and President of LDWW, a Dallas-based award-winning marketing and communications agency, built a marketing empire on the idea that…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 48 | Jack of All Trades | Logan Jack
The path for Logan Jack, Regional Vice President of Operations at MB2 Dental, to MB2, wasn't a straight line—from consulting to running practices to stepping…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 47 | Leading a Global Dental Giant | Paul Keel
Paul Keel, CEO of Envista, joins the MB2 Underground podcast to talk about his unexpected journey from consulting and private equity to leading one of the…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 46 | Rewriting the Playbook for MB2's Revenue Cycle | Tammy Noah
Tammy Noah, MB2 Dental's Senior Director of Central Services, didn't plan on a career in dental, but nearly 10 years later, she's played a major role in…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 45 | Braces, Brotherhood, and Bad Jokes | Dr. Greg Greenberg
Dr. Greg Greenberg is an orthodontist with a fascinating journey in the dental field. Starting his career at age 31, he opened his first practice in Dallas…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 44 | Life in the Fast Lane (and the Dental Chair) | Dr. Kelly Toombs
Dr. Kelly Tombs, an orthodontist and avid race car driver, shares his journey from rebuilding a 1964 MGB at 15 to competing in the 24 Hours of Daytona. He…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 43 | Pulse Equity: Fueling Healthcare Innovation | Nick Mahalec
Nick Mahalec's entrepreneurial journey is a testament to the power of perseverance and adaptability. After finding success in the solar industry, he pivoted to…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 42 | AI in Dentistry: A Conversation with Videa Health's CEO | Florian Hillen
Florian Hillen, the CEO of Videa Health, initially pursued a career in medicine but ultimately decided to leave medical school after assisting in a…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 41 | Coffee, Care & Compassion | Dr. Norman Poorman
Dr. Norman Poorman, a pediatric dentist from Abilene, Texas, shared his inspiring story. He and his wife Angel founded United Rescue Alliance, a nonprofit that…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 40 | Meisinger: A Legacy Business Since 1888 | Ethan Miller
Ethan Miller, the young CEO of the 134-year-old company Meisinger, discusses the company's history, his own background as a competitive skier, and how he is…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 39 | "Figure It Out, Be the Hero" | Kelly Boyd-Rivera
Kelly Boyd Rivera, the founder of Cadmus Dental Lab, shares her inspiring entrepreneurial journey. After working at a previous dental lab for 11 years, she…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 38 | The Making of a Young Entrepreneur | Dylan Capshaw
Dylan Capshaw, son of our doctor partner, Dr. Amy Okun, is an 18-year-old entrepreneur from Scottsdale, Arizona, with an impressive story to tell. From…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 37 | The Party Continues | Dr. Charles Town
Dr. Charles "Chuck" Town is a general dentist and owner of Stonehaven Dental & Orthodontics in Burleson and Waco, Texas. After meeting Dr. V in dental school…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 36 | We're Onto Something Here | Justin Puckett, President | Part Two
We're back with part two of our episode with Justin Puckett, President of MB2 Dental, who joined the company in 2013. In this episode, Justin recounts his…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 35 | We're Onto Something Here | Justin Puckett, President | Part One
Justin Puckett, President of MB2 Dental, joined the company in 2013. Justin Puckett shares his journey from a corporate law career to joining the scrappy…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 34 | "Shotgun Approach to Life" | Dr. Jordan Cooper
Dr. Jordan Cooper is a general dentist and owner of Cooper Family Dentistry in Little Rock, Arkansas. Best-selling author of "Chasing the Blue Marlin," Dr…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 33 | Dentists Don't Go To School For This | Clint Ellenberg, Chief Revenue Officer
Clint Ellenberg joined the MB2 Dental team in 2018, bringing experience in management consulting and a degree from Vanderbilt University. Now serving as Chief…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 32 | "Fishing for Answers" | Dr. Tej Lad
Dr. Tej Lad is a general dentist and owner of One Eleven Dental in Oklahoma. Dr. Tej Lad shares his inspiring story, starting from his family's immigrant roots…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 31 | "Endless Pursuit of Knowledge" | Joseph Hildebrand
Joseph Hildebrand is a partner at the accounting firm Saville, a unique accounting firm, being one of the last independent firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 30 | The Beautiful Mind of MB2's Growth | Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer
Justin Carroll joined MB2 Dental in 2014 and now serves on the executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. With over 17 years in the healthcare…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 29 | Paid to Be Boring & Vanilla | Jackson Hildebrand, Chief Financial Officer
Jackson Hildebrand joined MB2 Dental in 2018 and is on the executive leadership team, serving as Chief Financial Officer. With 14+ years in Private Equity…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 28 | Find Opportunity, Take Risks & Solve Problems | Cameron Lindsay
Cameron Lindsay is the founder of Haystack, the intranet for the future of work, focused on enabling organizations to deliver customized experiences that…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 27 | Navigating Payer Relationships | Candace VanCamp
Candace VanCamp started at MB2 Dental in 2021. She is the Vice President of Payer Strategy. In this episode, Candace shares her experience building the Payer…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 26 | Sleep Medicine, Breath Work & Collaboration | Dr. Stacy Becker
Dr. Stacy Becker is a general dentist and owner of Precision Dental in Missouri. Dr. Stacy Becker has a passion for dental sleep medicine, particularly in…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 25 | "MB2 Down Under...ground" | Mark O'Brien
In this exciting "international" episode of MB2 Underground, we're joined by a special guest all the way from Australia - Mark O'Brien, CEO of Impressions…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 24 | "EBITDAs & Such" | Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer
Jake Berry joined MB2 Dental in 2017 and is now on the executive leadership team, serving as Chief Development Officer. Jake shares his journey from the…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 23 | "Put a Human Hat On" | Dr. Joseph Dove
Dr. Joseph Dove is a general dentist and owner of six Dove Family Dentistry locations across Memphis, Tennessee. Dr. Dove shares his insights on leadership and…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 22 | "The Leap of Faith" | Dr. David Nguyen
Dr. Nguyen is a general dentist and owner of Heritage Family Dentistry in Frisco, TX Dr. Nguyen shares his journey of transitioning from associate to owner at…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 21 | "It's a Blend" | Susan Huff, Chief of Staff
Susan Huff joined MB2 Dental in 2015 and is on the executive leadership team, serving as Chief of Staff. Susan discusses her 23-year journey in the dental…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 20 | "I'm with Snake and His Clan" | Dr. Adam Weaver
Dr. Adam Weaver is a periodontist and owner of two practices in Colorado. Dr. Weaver is a Colorado-based periodontist with a passion for physical challenges…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 19 | "I'm Not a Business Guy" | Dr. Mauricio Dardano
Dr. Mauricio Dardano is a general dentist and owner of 4 practices in the DFW Metroplex. He began his journey with Dr. V back in 2007 when MB2 Dental was just…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 18 | "Wearing the Hat and Drinking the Kool-Aid" | Dr. Ben Bratcher
"Dr. Ben Bratcher is a general dentist and owner of Legacy Dental Group in Texas. Dr. Bratcher, a long-time advocate for partnerships, found his perfect fit…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 17 | "See You in the Trenches" | Efstathios Maroulis
"Efstathios Maroulis is the founder of Jarvis Analytics, a cloud-based business intelligence platform that provides dental practices and groups with real-time…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 16 | "That's How Deals Get Done" | Dr. Domenic Lombardi
"Dr. Domenic Lombardi is a general dentist and practice owner of Lombardi Dental in Sharpsville, Pennsylvania. Dr. Lombardi shares how he's built a thriving…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 15 | "Push the Bounds" | Dr. Brandon Harris
"Dr. Brandon Harris is a general dentist and owner of Biltmore Cosmetic & Restorative Dentistry in Phoenix, Arizona. Dr. Brandon Harris shares his journey to…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 14 | "My Nickname is Extra" | Dr. Kimberly Martin
"Dr. Kimberly Martin is a general dentist and owner of University Family Dental in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Along with her animal and travel stories, Dr…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 13 | "The Bougie Bucket" | JPMorgan Financial Advisors
Our hosts Sarah Keifer and Jonathan Tyroch, sat down with financial advisors at JP Morgan, who specialize in helping high-net-worth individuals, especially…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 12 | "Always Room for a Good One" | Dr. Brad Brittain
"Dr. Brad Brittain is a general dentist and owner of Dentistry of Old Town Scottsdale in Arizona. Dr. Brittain shares stories from his dental school days…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 11 | "Hustling" | Dr. David Chotiner
"Dr. David Chotiner is a general dentist and owner of Coastal Dental Arts (www.coastaldentalarts.com) in San Diego, California. Dr. Chotiner shares about his…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 10 | "That's Country Strong For Sure" | Dr. Aaron Lerg
"Dr. Aaron Lerg is a general dentist and owner of Danville Family Dental (www.danvillefamilydental.com) in Danville, Ohio. Dr. Lerg, MB2 Dental's first Ohio…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 9 | "Fake It Til You Make It" | Dr. Meghan Darby
"Dr. Meghan Darby is a general dentist and owner of Flint River Dental in Huntsville, Alabama. Dr. Meghan Darby shares her inspiring journey from Air Force…
MB2 UndergroundEp. 8 | "I Was Born with No Talents Whatsoever" | Dr. Dustin McBride
Dr. Dustin McBride is a general dentist and owner of Sam Spence D.D.S. and Abilene Dental Care & Orthodontics in Texas. Following a family nudge towards…