DSO Secrets

Emmet Scott - CEO, Growth Leader

This podcast is for those who want to move from just existing in a dental space to being involved in a DSO and pushing more out into the world. Now is the time for this evolution.

  • 33 minutes 14 seconds
    253: The Hidden Revenue Gaps Quietly Draining Millions from Dental Practices

    What if the revenue you think you're collecting is actually slipping through cracks you don't even know exist?

    In this episode, Racheal Grant, VP of Dental Sales at Medusind, explains how gaps in insurance verification, claim submission, and AR end up quietly draining practices. One missed step becomes a growing problem and as you scale, those problems multiply. Racheal shares why verification is the real tipping point, how AI and human expertise work together to protect your cash flow, and what leaders can do when their teams are stretched thin. If you've been sensing money is leaking somewhere...this episode shows exactly where to look.

    Want to connect with Racheal and explore Medusind's revenue cycle management solutions?

    👉 Visit https://www.medusind.com/dental-rcm-solutions

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

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    10 December 2025, 8:52 pm
  • 43 minutes 45 seconds
    252: The Financial Playbook Dental Practice Owners Need to Stop Flying Blind

    What if the real reason you feel behind on taxes and cash flow is because you're still 'flying blind' financially? In this episode, Duckett Ladd's, Jared Duckett and Caleb Gussner, reveal why every dental practice owner needs a true financial playbook to make smarter decisions and avoid costly surprises. They break down the dangers of managing from your bank balance, how year-end tax strategies really work, and why understanding your financial statements is the first step toward more clarity...more profit...and more control.

    👇Connect with Duckett Ladd

    Website: https://duckettladd.com/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@duckettladd8797

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DuckettLadd

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/duckett-ladd-llp/

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

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    4 December 2025, 7:26 pm
  • 59 minutes 17 seconds
    251: Hard Truths Every Dentist Owner Must Learn

    Ever look around your practice and think, "How am I supposed to lead this team when I'm still figuring things out myself?"

    In this episode, host Jordin McEntire sits down with Dr. Tyler Tolbert, owner of Smile Now Dentures and Implants, to unpack the real journey behind growing a dental organization. Tyler shares the moments most owners hide. The tough partnership decisions, the people challenges, the chaos of growth, and the clarity that comes when you stop pretending to know it all and surround yourself with the right leaders who have walked the same path.

    Ready to join DEO members who have already solved the challenges you are facing today?

    ✨ Schedule your free Growth Accelerator Call and take the first step toward becoming a DEO member 👉https://deodentalgroup.com/interest/

    20 November 2025, 9:15 pm
  • 49 minutes
    250: What Happens When Your Front Desk Quits and No One Can Fill the Role in Your Dental Practice

    If your best front desk team member quit tomorrow, how fast would your new patient numbers start to drop?

    In this episode, host Emmet Scott sits down with Miles Beckett, CEO and Co Founder of Flossy, to unpack the real story of a high volume practice that lost over half its new patient flow when one team member walked out. Miles shares what happens when calls slip to voicemail, why booking rates collapse in seconds, and how practices using Fiona are adding 50 plus new patients a month by removing hidden friction and giving patients what they actually want. It is simple, uncomfortable, and exactly what growth minded owners need to hear.

    🎁 Special Offer for Listeners

    If you sign up for Flossy, your onboarding and set up fees are waived when you mention this podcast.

    👇 Connect with Flossy

    🌐 www.flossy.com

    🔗 www.linkedin.com/company/flossy

    👇 Connect with Miles Beckett

    🐦 www.x.com/mbeckett

    🔗 www.linkedin.com/in/miles-beckett

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

    Join DEO's Growth Secrets Newsletter, the daily email with real tips on growth and profitability.

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    13 November 2025, 8:50 pm
  • 34 minutes 27 seconds
    249: The Truth About AI Every Dental Practice Owner Must Hear

    Does AI actually make your practice easier to run...or just give you one more thing to figure out?

    That's the question every dental practice owner is wrestling with right now. In this episode, host Kendall Hussain talks with Mike Huffaker, Chief Revenue Officer at Planet DDS, about separating hype from reality when it comes to AI in dentistry. Mike shares how Planet DDS grew from $10M to $100M in recurring revenue by helping thousands of practices simplify operations, strengthen profitability, and keep people (not technology) at the center of care. You'll hear real examples of how AI is changing scheduling, billing, and patient experience...and how to make it work for your team instead of overwhelming them.

    📘Download Planet DDS's AI Operating Model ebook to see how AI is reshaping dentistry and where to start in your own practice👉 https://bit.ly/49Lb0M2

    Connect with Planet DDS: https://www.planetdds.com

    Connect with Mike Huffaker on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/huffaker/

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    6 November 2025, 8:12 pm
  • 34 minutes 54 seconds
    248: How Burnout Led One Dentist to Build a Successful and Profitable Dental Practice

    What happens when your success starts to cost you your freedom

    In this episode, Emmet Scott talks with Dr. Geith Kallas, Founder and Owner of Smile Makers Dental Center, about the hidden cost of growth and how he turned burnout into breakthrough. Dr. Kallas shares how he went from running himself ragged across multiple locations to building systems, empowering leaders, and creating consistent clinical excellence through AI and smarter processes, proving that leadership growth always starts with personal change.

    🎯 Ready to lead your team and grow your practice without burnout?

    Join DEO member Dr. Geith Kallas and hundreds of other growth-minded dental owners. Schedule your free Growth Accelerator Call and take the first step toward becoming a DEO member 👉https://deodentalgroup.com/interest/

    4 November 2025, 8:37 pm
  • 21 minutes 42 seconds
    247: How One Dentist Built a Software to Fix Her Practice

    What if you could grow your dental practice without ever compromising patient experience?

    In this episode, host Jordin McEntire talks with Dr. Rania Saleh, DDS, MSD, Founder and CEO of Oryx Dental Software. Dr. Rania shares how her journey as a practicing dentist revealed the gaps in patient care, communication, and team efficiency that inspired her to build Oryx — a cloud-based dental software designed by dentists, for dentists. She opens up about the challenges of leading innovation in an industry resistant to change, how Oryx helps teams shift from reactive to proactive dentistry, and why staying close to your patients and your purpose is the key to lasting growth.

    📲 Connect with Oryx Dental Software:

    Website: https://www.oryxdentalsoftware.com/

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oryxdenta

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OryxDentalSoftware/

    Twitter/X: https://x.com/oryxdental

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oryxdentalsoftware/

    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr3biGNxStQVqsc9ogZK6qg

    👤 Connect with Dr. Rania Saleh:

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rsaleh/

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

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    30 October 2025, 7:57 pm
  • 28 minutes 49 seconds
    246: The Real Reason Your Front Desk Feels Overwhelmed in Your Dental Practice

    What if every unanswered phone call was money slipping through your fingers?

    In this episode, host Kendall Hussein talks with Shea Davis, Director of Marketing and Sales/Accounts Receivable, and Kristy King, General Manager of Concierge Contact Center. Together, they reveal how missed calls quietly drain revenue, overwhelm front desks, and leave patients hanging. You'll hear what's really happening behind those "we're busy" moments and how outsourcing call support can free your team to focus on patient care while capturing every opportunity for growth.

    🎧 If you're interested in working with Concierge Contact Center, make sure to mention this podcast when you reach out to receive free onboarding, a $200 value.

    📞 Connect with Concierge Contact Center:

    Website: https://conciergecontactcenter.com/

    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ConciergeContactCenter

    Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/conciergecontactcenter/

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

    Join DEO's Growth Secrets Newsletter, the daily email with real tips on growth and profitability.

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    23 October 2025, 7:03 pm
  • 34 minutes 22 seconds
    245: How Dental Practices Answered 100% More After-Hours Calls With AI

    What if AI didn't replace your team but made them better? In this episode, host Kendall Hussein talks with Laura Nelson, VP of AI, Training, and Development at Mango Voice, about how dental teams can stop being busy and start being effective. Laura shares how Mango Notes automatically writes call notes directly into your PMS so your front desk can stay focused on patients instead of paperwork. She also explains how Margot, Mango's AI agent, helped one practice jump from 25% voicemail callbacks to 50% meaningful after-hours patient responses, creating more connection and less chaos for the team.

    🎙️ Learn more about Mango Voice: https://www.mangovoice.com

    👤 Connect with Laura

    🌐 lauranelsonspeaks.com

    🔗 linkedin.com/in/laura-nelson-rocks

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

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    16 October 2025, 6:33 pm
  • 27 minutes 59 seconds
    244: Why Outdated Financial Advice Is Failing Dental Practice Owners

    Would you ever build your dental practice on 75-year-old technology? In this episode, host Jordin McEntire talks with Richard Del Monte, Partner Advisor at Allworth Financial, about why most financial strategies haven't kept up with today's economy. Richard shares how outdated investing models leave money on the table and what high-earning dental practice owners can do differently. From understanding the limits of traditional portfolios to exploring smarter ways to reduce taxes and build real wealth, this conversation reveals what it means to create lasting financial freedom beyond the 60/40 mindset.

    📱 Learn more about Allworth Financial and how they help dental professionals strengthen their financial future: http://allworthfinancial.com/dental

    💡 Running your practice shouldn't feel like survival mode.

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    7 October 2025, 7:58 pm
  • 43 minutes 15 seconds
    243: Leadership Lessons Every Dental Practice Owner Must Learn

    What if the hardest part of scaling your dental practice wasn't growth itself, but leading the people who make it possible? In this episode, Emmet Scott sits down with Dr. Laxmi Reddy and Dr. Vaibhav Rai, owners of Smile Loft Dental. From starting with one practice to now running ten, with 15 associates and 130 team members, they share the lessons that reshaped how they lead. You'll hear how slowing down to listen changed everything, why culture became their foundation, and what it takes to balance leadership and growth.

    🎯 Want to build a culture where your team thrives and your practice grows with it?

    Join DEO members Dr. Laxmi Reddy & Dr. Vaibhav Rai, along with hundreds of other growth-minded dental owners.

    Schedule your free Growth Accelerator Call and take the first step toward becoming a DEO Member 👉 https://bit.ly/4iGVjal

    30 September 2025, 8:04 pm
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