EP 58: Real Stories, Real Growth: An Orthodontist’s Perspective

What would it take to 5X your practice — and your life? In this live recording, Jay Geier shares why most practices hit plateaus, why cutting corners never fuels real growth, and how to adopt the mindset of a continuously advancing person. Learn how to apply the concept of 5X to revenue, team engagement, and personal growth so you can break through limits and unlock exponential growth.    APPLY FOR COACHING Visit our Website

On this episode of the Private Practice Playbook, host Jay Geier sits down with Dr. Goldberg about the mindset shifts that come with practice ownership. From defining moments in his personal life to professional turning points, Dr. Goldberg offers wisdom for doctors looking to step into leadership and scale their success.  Apply for Coaching Visit our Website

You don’t have a “money problem.” You have a cash flow discipline problem. In this no-fluff episode, Jay breaks down the emotional traps, bad habits, and blind spots that keep high earners broke and stressed—and the simple systems that will flip you from reactive spender to strategic steward. You’ll learn how to think like a student of cash flow, make smarter choices about debt, and spend on what actually moves you forward.    LINKS BELOW: Visit Our Website Apply For Coaching

Are you making enough money? Jay tackles the pervasive issue of under earning in professional practices. From student loans to practice overhead, he dissects the factors that hinder wealth creation and outlines the path to greater financial freedom and fulfillment.    Visit our Website Apply For Coaching

This isn't just theory – it's real insights straight from future dentists. Discover what they expect for their first-year salaries, how they prefer compensation structured, and their views on practice culture and technology. Jay reveals the red flags that turn them away and practical ways private practices can stand out from the competition. Tune in to understand how to build a team that thrives.     Visit our Website Apply for Coaching

In this episode, Jay sits down with two veteran trainers who’ve been inside over 1,800 practices. They’ve seen the difference between teams that perform and teams that just show up. They unpack the real reasons your team isn’t hitting the mark — from lack of clarity to weak leadership — and how to fix it without hiring new people. You’ll hear what actually works to activate potential, drive referrals, and create a team that’s fully bought in. If you’ve ever thought “I just need better people” — this is your wake-up call.    Visit our Website

In Part 2, two longtime friends and business partners open up about the gritty realities of growing a successful private practice. They share how doing everything themselves led to burnout—and how things started to change once they got serious about boundaries, leadership, and investing in the right coaching. Discover the key decisions that helped them scale without sacrificing their sanity, the mindset shifts that made the biggest difference, and why getting out of their own way was the ultimate unlock. This episode is packed with wisdom for anyone ready to grow on purpose and build a future that's bigger than they imagined.   For more information, visit Podcast for Doctors   Visit our Website to take our growth readiness assessment!

In this 2-part series, we delve into the remarkable story of Dr. Marvelli and Dr. Kamodia, two friends who turned their dental school bond into a thriving practice. They share their experiences of starting a business, the challenges they faced (including opening just before the pandemic!), and the strategies that fueled their rapid growth to a multi-million dollar practice. You'll also hear their insights on partnership, team building, and maintaining a vision for helping others.   For more information, visit www.podcastfordoctors.com    Hoping for growth isn't enough-you need the ability and commitment to lead it. If you're already sure you've got what it takes, congratulations. Grab the bull by the horns and APPLY FOR COACHING now. If you still have doubts, our Growth Readiness Assessment is for you.

In this eye-opening episode, Jay Geier delivers a hard truth: if you're struggling to hire or keep great people, the problem might be you. From outdated recruiting methods to cultures that unintentionally drive talent away, Jay breaks down what’s really going on—and how to turn it around.    You’ll learn how to shift your mindset from just “filling a role” to building your dream team, how to become the kind of leader top performers are drawn to, and what high-performing practices do to naturally attract and retain great people.   If you’ve ever been ghosted after posting a job or felt blindsided when a key team member walked out the door, this episode is your wake-up call. Join us June 12–14 at the Cobb Galleria in Atlanta for a 3-day course about this important topic.   Learn directly from Jay Geier, Dr. Bill Dorfman, and Eric Termuende- plus real doctors running multimillion-dollar practices will share what actually works.    Two seats included, but spots are filling fast.  Call 678-456-5921 or go to JUNE EVENT (jaygeierevents.com/june) to lock in your seats now! 

In this episode, Jay Geier sits down with Dr. Todd Sala to discuss the realities of running and scaling a private practice—the lessons they don’t teach you in dental school. From taking over a 110-year-old family practice to expanding from 8 to 34 operatories, Todd shares the hard-earned insights that transformed his business. They dive into the financial side of growth, including capital expenditures, cash flow management, and smart borrowing strategies. They also tackle common struggles dentists face, such as delegation, leadership, and avoiding burnout, and why so many private practice owners stay stuck in survival mode. Jay and Todd explore the importance of coaching, strategic thinking, and building a business that serves both your financial and personal goals. Plus, they introduce Klear Impakt, a buying group designed to help independent dentists lower costs and increase profitability. If you want to build a thriving, scalable, and financially successful practice, this episode is packed with real-world advice and actionable strategies you won’t learn in dental school!