Podcasts by The Fee for Service Dentist Podcast

FFS Family Holistic Dentistry from 2021-05-19T10:01

About Dr. Carmen Burke: Dr. Burke obtained a dental degree in Colombia, her native country, where she practiced for ten years. In 2008, she moved to the United States and attended Loma Linda Unive...

Creating Competitive Advantage with Customer Service&Business Organization from 2021-05-09T10:01

Joe Leone Introna is the Owner Operator of Joe Leone’s Italian Specialties, Catering, Gastronomia and Bakery in Point Pleasant Beach&Sea Girt.   The bakery is where it all began for Joe, where his...

Overcoming Adversity, Digital Printing Benefits, and More from 2021-05-02T10:01

Dr. Spera and Dr. Griffin discuss the challenges Dr. Griffin has faced in his career, as well as the successes, and his recent appreciation for 3-D in-house digital printing. Bio:In 2009 Dr. Griff...

Success In Dentistry&Life from 2021-04-25T10:01

Dr. Alan Stern and Dr. Spera sit down to discuss finding true success through FFS Dentistry and life in general. A personal note from Dr. Stern:  My name is Alan Stern.  I  am a practicing dentist...

Purchasing an FFS Practice in 2020 Part 2 from 2021-04-11T10:01

Dr. Stephen Esposito is a second-generation dentist. He graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and attended Loyola University Chicago on academic scholarship. After graduating from the Univers...

Purchasing an FFS Practice in 2020 from 2021-03-28T10:00

Dr. Stephen Esposito is a second-generation dentist. He graduated from Hinsdale Central High School and attended Loyola University Chicago on academic scholarship. After graduating from the Univers...

Balancing the Art, Science,&Business of Dentistry from 2021-03-21T10:01

Dr. Jeffrey Hoos&Dr. Sonny Spera sit to discuss finding balance in dentistry: Art, Science&Business. FFS Podcast Promotional Links: ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps...

Generational FFS Dentistry: Like Father, Like Son Part 2 from 2021-03-14T11:01

FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelpswww.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Directwww.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Finan...

Gordon Christensen: Trends in FFS Dentistry&Advice for FFS Practice Owners Part 2 from 2021-03-07T11:00

Dr. Christensen talks about his humble beginnings and his rise to become what Dr. Spera calls "the Godfather of dentistry." He tells us some of the more recent technologies to keep an eye on in mat...

Generational FFS Dentistry: Like Father, Like Son from 2021-02-28T11:01

FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelpswww.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Directwww.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Finan...

Gordon Christensen: Current Trends in Dentistry Today&Advice for FFS Dentists from 2021-02-21T11:01

Dr. Christensen talks about his humble beginnings and his rise to become what i call "the Godfather of dentistry." He's too humble to say it but his independent research and associated organization...

Team Building for your Front Office Business Team Part 2 from 2021-02-14T11:01

FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelpswww.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Directwww.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Finan...

Team Building for your Front Office Business Team Part 1 from 2021-02-07T11:01

FFS Podcast Promotional Links:  ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelpswww.membershipmastercourse.com Dental Membership Directwww.dentalmembershipdirect.com Dental Finan...

COVID's Impact on the Industry&Preparing for the Future Part 2 from 2021-01-31T11:00

Dr. Roger P. Levin is the CEO of Levin Group, a leading dental management consulting firm. Founded in 1985, Levin Group has worked with over 30,000 dental practices. Dr. Levin is one of the most so...

COVID's Impact on the Industry&Preparing for the Future Part 1 from 2021-01-24T11:01

The Levin Group website is at www.levingroup.com Folks can sign up for our Tip of the Day at https://levingroup.com/free-resources/tip-of-the-day/We also have an offer for a free download of one ...

From Dental School to FFS Practice Part 2 from 2021-01-17T11:30

Dr. Sonny sits down with former classmate Dr. Sandy Nadelstein to discuss his journey from dental school, working through a residency program, taking the Florida boards and eventually taking over a...

From Dental School To FFS Practice Part 1 from 2021-01-17T11:01

Dr. Sonny sits down with former classmate Dr. Sandy Nadelstein to discuss his journey from dental school, working through a residency program, taking the Florida boards and eventually taking over a...

Franchise Dentistry Part 2 from 2021-01-10T17:09:16

In this FFS Dentistry Episode... Howard Farran is a personal mentor to me over the years as I’ve read many of his books and visited his office several times . In the show he discusses the many sid...

Franchise Dentistry Part 1 from 2021-01-10T11:01

In this FFS Dentistry Episode... Howard Farran is a personal mentor to me over the years as I’ve read many of his books and visited his office several times . In the show he discusses the many sid...

Small Boutique FFS Practice Part 2 from 2021-01-03T11:01

Dr. Josh Bernstein and his lovely wife Allison have built a thriving, self described "small boutique" FFS practice in the Oakland, California area. Communication as the best tool moving forward!Th...

Small Boutique FFS Practice from 2020-12-20T11:01

Dr. Josh Bernstein and his lovely wife Allison have built a thriving, self described "small boutique" FFS practice in the Oakland, California area. Communication as the best tool moving forward!Th...

Leading a Young FFS Practice Part 2 from 2020-12-13T11:01

Dr. Tony Cruz-Mcleod is a native of Brooklyn NY. He graduated college from Fairleigh Dickinson in 2007, enrolled and graduated from UMDNJ in 2012.  After spending an extra year in dental school due...

Leading a Young FFS Practice from 2020-12-06T11:01

Dr. Tony Cruz-Mcleod is a native of Brooklyn NY. He graduated college from Fairleigh Dickinson in 2007, enrolled and graduated from UMDNJ in 2012.  After spending an extra year in dental school due...

The Future of the FFS Podcast from 2020-11-29T14:20:38

Dr.  Sonny Spera and Dr. Drew Byrnes have an announcement and discuss the future of the FFS Podcast and highlight some important aspects of FFS Dentistry within their own practices.   ONLY $397: D...

Filling a FFS Hygiene Schedule from 2020-09-27T10:01

Learn some of the best tips and techniques on how to fill a hygiene schedule with Cyndee Johnson.   “As founder of scaler2schedule, Cyndee’s reputable approach to the profession of dentistry has d...

From 8 Chairs to 15 Chairs in a FFS Practice Part 2 from 2020-09-06T12:25:19

In today’s episode, Drew interview Dr. Lathrop about his plans for expansion. Even with COVID-19, Dr. Lathrop’s practice is on track to out perform the previous year. His practice has grown by leap...

From 8 Chairs to 15 Chairs in a FFS Practice Part 1 from 2020-08-30T16:34:09

In today’s episode, Drew interview Dr. Lathrop about his plans for expansion. Even with COVID-19, Dr. Lathrop’s practice is on track to out perform the previous year. His practice has grown by leap...

Sucktember is Coming from 2020-08-23T10:01

In today’s episode, Drew talks about the strategies that practices can take to fill holes in their schedule in the coming months. How does your schedule look? Do you have a plan?  Have trouble fin...

Dr. Seto’s FFS Start Up Practice Opens Wednesday Part 2 from 2020-08-16T10:01

Who would do a FFS start up practice in 2020? Dr. Angelica Seto, that’s who. In this two part interview, she shares what drove her to want to have her own FFS practice and what it took to get he...

Dr. Seto’s FFS Start Up Practice Opens Wednesday Part 1 from 2020-08-09T14:16:11

Who would do a FFS start up practice in 2020? Dr. Angelica Seto, that’s who. In this two part interview, she shares what drove her to want to have her own FFS practice and what it took to get he...

Dr. Patel Goes FFS Post-Covid Part 2 from 2020-08-02T10:01

Dr. Upen Patel discusses his decision to go out of network and transform his practice into an FFS practice. Tune in as he discusses with Dr. Drew Byrnes, and how we came to the decision after we...

Dr. Patel Goes FFS Post-Covid Part 1 from 2020-07-26T10:01

Dr. Upen Patel discusses his decision to go out of network and transform his practice into an FFS practice. Tune in as he discusses with Dr. Drew Byrnes, and how we came to the decision after we...

Update on My FFS Practice from 2020-07-12T10:01

Dr. Drew Byrnes gives an update on how his practices has grown over the last several years and what his plans are to continue to grow in the future months and years.Listen

How Dr. Nicole Vane is Growing Her Practice in 2020 pt 2 from 2020-07-05T09:00

Dr. Nicole Vane has a very successful practice but it has not always been smooth sailing. She has had many ups and downs on her journey of FFS practice ownership. Believe it or not, 2...

How Dr. Nicole Vane is Growing Her Practice in 2020 pt 1 from 2020-06-28T09:00

Dr. Nicole Vane has a very successful practice but it has not always been smooth sailing. She has had many ups and downs on her journey of FFS practice ownership. Believe it or not, 2...

What’s Your Plan Now? from 2020-06-21T10:01

“Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the mouth.” - Mike Tyson

In this post-COVID climate, it is now more important than ever to make sure that you have an action plan for the fu...

This Will Actually Save You Money with Dr. Nicole Vane from 2020-06-15T13:42:57

Dr. Nicole Vane did something very bold in her practice recently. She created a brochure for her membership plan which was direct and to the point. She shares her philosophy behind this bold app...

Dr. Ryan Dunlop Drops Delta - PPO to FFS Part 2 from 2020-06-07T15:33:33

• Dr. Dunlop believes that he can get better patients for his practice by offering better quality work and by marketing and branding than with dental insurance. Listen to today’s interview a...
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Dr. Ryan Dunlop drops Delta - PPO to FFS from 2020-05-31T10:53:06

Dr. Ryan Dunlop dropped his last insurance plan and he is never looking back. Why did he decide to go out of network with all insurance plans? Hear it in his own words in today’s interview.

Visiting a Thriving FFS Practice from 2020-05-24T10:01

Dr. Drew pays a visit to a thriving FFS dental practice, Amelia Dental. He discusses his experience there, the features of the practice that stood out to him, the history of the practice, and mu...

Reopening my FFS practice with Dr. Drew Byrnes from 2020-05-17T10:01

In this episode, Dr. Drew Byrnes shares the steps he took to reopen his dental practice. In this interview, you will hear about:

• Soul searching - excited to get back or sti...
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Team Health and Practice Growth in a FFS Dream Practice with Amy Morgan Part 2 from 2020-05-10T17:55:04

What is the best way to give a raise? Dr. Drew Byrnes interview Amy Morgan, the Vice President of Consulting Strategy for Spear Practice Solutions, on this topic and more. In today’s episode, yo...

Team Health and Practice Growth in a FFS Dream Practice with Amy Morgan from 2020-05-03T10:01

What is the best way to give a raise? Dr. Drew Byrnes interview Amy Morgan, the Vice President of Consulting Strategy for Spear Practice Solutions, on this topic and more. In today’s episode, yo...

Reopening Your Practice with Dr. Sunny Pahouja of the Dental Investment Group  from 2020-04-26T11:26:18

Dr. Sunny Pahouja of the Dental Investment Group gives his thoughts on reopening his practice. What steps to take and what will things look like post COVID-19.

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Stocks and Financial Planning with Dr. Sunny Pahouja of the Dental Investment Group from 2020-04-19T10:01

What do to and what not to do during volatile economic times. Listen as Drew interviews someone very knowledgeable on the topic of financial investments.  Listen

Learn Endo from Home with Dr. Sonia Chopra from 2020-04-12T10:01

Dr. Sonia Chopra is an Endodontist with a passion for helping general dentists. That’s why she has created E-School. E-School helps dentists to make everyday endo easy with recorded lectures and...

What does this mean for FFS dentistry and what do we do now? from 2020-04-05T10:01

NEW PRICE: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps

www.membershipmastercourse.com

Listen as Dr. Drew Byr...

Is Teledentistry right for your practice? from 2020-03-29T10:01

Teresa Duncan of Odyssey Management is the go to source for all things insurance and teledentistry. In this interviews, she shares what services she recommends and more importantly, how to decid...

How to Respond During the Coronavirus Outbreak with Damian Graybelle from 2020-03-22T16:43:49

-The Families First Coronavirus Response Act

-Helpful checklists for your practice

-Helpful checklists for your staff

-Helpful ch...

Teledentistry during the Corona Crisis from 2020-03-21T10:00

In today’s interview, Dr. Sonny Spera shares how he is personally managing the coronavirus pandemic in his 5 dental practices. One of the biggest changes that they have made was to implement tel...

Corona Crisis Action Plan from 2020-03-20T10:00

In today’s interview, Dr. Sonny Spera shares how he is personally managing the coronavirus pandemic in his 5 dental practices. He goes over the precautions that his team had been taking and the ...

COVID-19, Recession and FFS Dentistry from 2020-03-15T10:02

What is your practice doing to weather the storm during this coronavirus scare? What will you do if things get worse before they get better? Is it time to give up on FFS Dentistry or double down...

FFS Drama from 2020-03-08T14:40:32

Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down to discuss the ups and downs of building and growing a FFS practice, envisioning the future, while avoiding to going in network. This episode should help you pinpoint t...

How to Be Your Own Insurance Company from 2020-02-25T11:00

One of the most common questions that we get from people considering adding  membership plans to their practice is how they can do it without losing pr...

The Math Behind Profitable Membership from 2020-02-19T13:35:34

One of the most common questions that we get from people considering adding  membership plans to their practice is how they can do it without losing pr...

A FFS Practice is Less Valuable than a Membership Practice from 2020-02-10T18:55:52

One of the most common questions that we get from people considering adding  membership plans to their practice is how they can do it without losing pr...

Marketing a FFS Practice in 2020 from 2020-02-02T11:01

I have a PPO. Do you take my insurance? 

“If you have a PPO, you’re actually paying a premium to go to the dentist that you want to go to wheth...

FFS Stories with Dr. Paul Mikhli from 2020-01-26T11:01

I have a PPO. Do you take my insurance? 

“If you have a PPO, you’re actually paying a premium to go to the dentist that you want to go to wheth...

How to Get 100 New Patients NEXT Month from 2020-01-19T13:40:44

In today’s interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes asks Dr. Chris Phelps what he would do if he had to get 100 new patients the very next month. Dr. Phelps walks us through his recipe for success and encoura...

DSO vs Private Practice: Fighting the Unstoppable Force in 2020 from 2020-01-12T11:01

How to build your practice to resist the wave of DSP

1. Diversification 
2. Master marketing  Listen

The Best FFS Story of 2019 with Dr. Steve Garrett part 2 from 2019-12-29T11:02

Breaking the mindset that you can’t grow an established practice. 

In today’s interview, Dr. Steve Garrett shares:

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The Best FFS Story of 2019 with Dr. Steve Garrett part 1 from 2019-12-22T11:02

Breaking the mindset that you can’t grow an established practice. 

In today’s interview, Dr. Steve Garrett shares:

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2020 Goals for Your Dental Practice from 2019-12-15T13:12:18

How did your dental practice do in 2019? What can you do differently in 2020 to reduce stress, become more profitable and enjoy coming to work? Today, Dr. Drew Byrnes breaks his goals down into ...

FIXED: Associate Success and Automating the Busywork from 2019-12-08T11:01

“The one thing you cannot automate is relationships” 

In this interview, Dr. Dorfman shares what strategies she implemented which led to her hi...

ADA sues Delta Dental from 2019-12-01T11:01

The American Dental Association is Suing Delta Dental. 

In today’s interview with Teresa Duncan, you will find out:

Wha...

REPOST: $26M in FFS with Dr. Brett Murphey from 2019-11-24T13:28:07

In today's episode, Dr. Brett Murphey tells us how he was able to collect $26 million in his practice over the last 10 years.

Episode resources:

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FFS on the Daily with Dr. Alan Mead from 2019-11-17T11:06

In today’s interview, you will hear Dr. Alan Mead from the Dental Hacks podcast interview Dr. Drew Byrnes on his experience of building a FFS practice and what he may have done differently. Listen

How to NOT take Dental Insurance from 2019-11-10T12:45:18

In today’s interview, you will learn:

How successful practices position themselves to be able to not accept dental insurance.

Strategies that even bread and butter general...

PPO to FFS Success Story Part 2 from 2019-11-03T09:01

Jason and Jen Tubo own a dental practice in a blue collar town. After getting fed up with changes being made by dental insurance companies, they decided to take matters into their own hands and ...

PPO to FFS Success Story - Part 1 from 2019-10-27T09:01

Jason and Jen Tubo own a dental practice in a blue collar town. After getting fed up with changes being made by dental insurance companies, they decided to take matters into their own hands and ...

FFS Stories: We Are Not Accepting New Patients from 2019-10-13T11:53:53

Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:

https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2

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FFS Stories - Hiring an Associate and Adds 3 Dental Chairs Part 2 from 2019-10-06T10:00

Dr. Shaina Holman is a regular guest of the FFS Dentist podcast. Listen in as she shares what led to the growth of her start up dental practice in a saturated market. She has not even been open ...

FFS Stories -  Hiring an Associate and Adds 3 Dental Chairs Part 1 from 2019-09-29T09:00

Dr. Shaina Holman is a regular guest of the FFS Dentist podcast. Listen in as she shares what led to the growth of her start up dental practice in a saturated market. She has not even b...

FFS Stories with a FFS Veteran from 2019-09-22T09:00

Dr. Steve Hecklin has been practicing FFS dentistry since 1982. Three years ago, he decided to acquire another dental practice and hire an associate. Steve believes in doing what you love and he...

Managing Mega Practice Growth from 2019-09-15T09:00

Paul Etchison DDS FICOI FAGD

Dr. Paul Etchison is a practicing dentist in a south suburb of Chicago called New Lenox. He is the author

of Dental Practice Hero: From Ordinary Practi...

We are Out of Network with Your Insurance Company from 2019-09-08T09:00

In today’s interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Dr. Josh Bernstein and his wife, Allison. In their practice, patients have to pay their full fee upfront and then wait for a check from their ins...

How to Have a 0% Cancellation Rate from 2019-09-01T09:00

In today’s interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Dr. Josh Bernstein and his wife, Allison. In their practice, patients have to pay their full fee upfront just in order to get on the schedule. If...

REPOST: Do You Take My Insurance from 2019-08-25T16:13:59

Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Dr. Chris Bowman on good communication skills for growing a fee for service dental practice. Dr. Bowman has spent years teaching other dentists how to grow their pract...

Finding FFS Employees from 2019-08-18T13:57:01

In today’s interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews Damian Graybelle. Damian is a former employee of a large dental insurance company and now manages two dental practices. In this interview, he sha...

Minimally Invasive FFS Dentistry Part 2 from 2019-08-11T14:59:30

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Matt Gillespie. Matt is a true FFS Dentist and his practice does not accept assignment of benefit. He focuses on practicing minimally invasi...

Minimally Invasive FFS Dentistry from 2019-08-04T12:40:53

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Matt Gillespie. Matt is a true FFS Dentist and his practice does not accept assignment of benefit. He focuses on practicing minimally invasi...

FFS Stories: The Marketing and Branding of Sugar Fix Dental Loft from 2019-07-28T13:27:48

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Jessica Emery. Jessica is not your average dentist. Her practice is incredibly personalized and very step of the patient experience has been...

FFS Stories from 2019-07-21T09:00

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Kendra Zappia. After getting fed up with seeing dentistry performed unethically, Kendra opened her FFS dental practice in 2009 and hasn’t wo...

Communication Tips for FFS Dentists with Dr. Martin Mendelson from 2019-07-14T09:00

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Martin Mendelson of Spear Education to talk about the communication skills needed by FFS dentists today to better engage with their teams, p...

Systems to Make FFS Dentistry Easier from 2019-07-07T09:00

In this interview, Dr. Drew Byrnes sits down with Dr. Nicole Vane to talk about Her successes and struggles in growing a FF...

5 Essential Metrics You Need Before Buying a Practice from 2019-06-30T09:00