In this week’s episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the sudden &quot;panic&quot; of realizing your practice is growing faster than your team can handle, Toni pulls back the curtain on the emotional and operational roller coaster of being four months into a startup.What You’ll Hear in This Episode:<ul><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=425'>07:05</a>] – Home Life Update</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=580'>09:40</a>] – The Grand Opening Logistics</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=1005'>16:45</a>] – The Residency Debate</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=1385'>23:05</a>] – The &quot;Imposter&quot; Mindset</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=1650'>27:30</a>] – Clinical Boundaries</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=2010'>33:30</a>] – Hiring Hacks &amp; &quot;Server&quot; Stories</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=2320'>38:40</a>] – The Six-Month Panic</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=2505'>41:45</a>] – Systems for Scale</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=2715'>45:15</a>] – Tech Regrets &amp; Future-Proofing</li><li>[<a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;t=3250'>54:10</a>] – The Sign Miracle</li></ul>Community Question:Toni is looking to maximize her CBCT production. How are you utilizing your CBCT beyond just surgical guides? Are you doing airway/sleep screenings for every new patient? Do you charge for the initial scan? Let us know in the Facebook groupConnect with Toni: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/'>@the.joyful.dentist</a> • <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'>@bloomdental.co</a>Connect with Ashley: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'>@ashleyjovesdds</a>This episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at <a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'>https://s8e8.com/vsl</a> Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at <a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'>net32.com/themakingof</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support">Support the show</a>Find Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our <a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'>NEWSLETTER HERE</a> Also, please consider leaving an <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'>honest review on iTunes.</a> It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'>Facebook </a>and improve your dental practice every day! Have you subscribed? Don&apos;t miss a single episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;In this week’s episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with &lt;b&gt;Dr. Toni Torres&lt;/b&gt; of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the sudden &amp;quot;panic&amp;quot; of realizing your practice is growing faster than your team can handle, Toni pulls back the curtain on the emotional and operational roller coaster of being four months into a startup.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You’ll Hear in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=425'&gt;&lt;b&gt;07:05&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – Home Life Update&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=580'&gt;&lt;b&gt;09:40&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – The Grand Opening Logistics&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=1005'&gt;&lt;b&gt;16:45&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – The Residency Debate&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=1385'&gt;&lt;b&gt;23:05&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – The &amp;quot;Imposter&amp;quot; Mindset&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=1650'&gt;&lt;b&gt;27:30&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – Clinical Boundaries&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=2010'&gt;&lt;b&gt;33:30&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – Hiring Hacks &amp;amp; &amp;quot;Server&amp;quot; Stories&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=2320'&gt;&lt;b&gt;38:40&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – The Six-Month Panic&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=2505'&gt;&lt;b&gt;41:45&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – Systems for Scale&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=2715'&gt;&lt;b&gt;45:15&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – Tech Regrets &amp;amp; Future-Proofing&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[&lt;/b&gt;&lt;a href='http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OKcdS64MOY0&amp;amp;t=3250'&gt;&lt;b&gt;54:10&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/a&gt;&lt;b&gt;] – The Sign Miracle&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Community Question:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toni is looking to maximize her CBCT production. &lt;b&gt;How are you utilizing your CBCT beyond just surgical guides?&lt;/b&gt; Are you doing airway/sleep screenings for every new patient? Do you charge for the initial scan? Let us know in the Facebook group&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Toni:&lt;/b&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/'&gt;@the.joyful.dentist&lt;/a&gt; • &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'&gt;@bloomdental.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Ashley:&lt;/b&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'&gt;@ashleyjovesdds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode is made possible by:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Studio 8E8&lt;/b&gt; — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at &lt;a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'&gt;https://s8e8.com/vsl&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Net 32&lt;/b&gt; — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at &lt;a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'&gt;net32.com/themakingof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Out More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to our &lt;a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'&gt;NEWSLETTER HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, please consider leaving an &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'&gt;honest review on iTunes.&lt;/a&gt; It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and improve your dental practice every day!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Have you subscribed? Don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

In this week’s episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the sudden "panic" of realizing your practice is growing faster than your team can handle, Toni pulls back the curtain on the emotional and operational roller coaster of being four months into a startup. What You’ll Hear in This Episode: [07:05] – Home Life Updat...

The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - THIRTEEN

<h1>Life in the Making — An Update from Dr. Ashley Joves</h1> After a brief hiatus, Dr. Ashley Joves is back in the booth with Collin Al-Samarrie. While The Making Of usually focuses on the grit of dental startups, this episode takes a deeply personal turn as Ashley shares the &quot;life&quot; part of the journey—specifically, the challenging season her family has walked through since December.In this transparent and heart-wrenching episode, Ashley opens up about her husband Brian’s battle with oral cancer recurrence, the reality of navigating a Stage 3 diagnosis, and the critical clinical lessons every healthcare provider needs to hear.In This Episode, We Discuss:<ul><li>The Return to the Mic: Ashley and Collin share a &quot;This or That&quot; icebreaker to settle back into their rhythm before diving into the &quot;meat and potatoes&quot; of life lately.</li><li>The &quot;Action Potential&quot; Mindset: Why Brian’s &quot;all or nothing&quot; approach to health and life has been both a blessing and a challenge during treatment.</li><li>The Healthy Patient Paradox: Brian is the &quot;poster child&quot; for health—a non-smoker, fitness enthusiast, and physician who never gets sick. Ashley discusses the shock of finding oral cancer in the one place she never expected: her own home.</li><li>A Shift in Staging: How a Stage 1 diagnosis in July rapidly evolved into an aggressive Stage 3 recurrence by December, and the emotional toll of receiving that news just days before Christmas.</li><li>The Power of Clinical Advocacy: Ashley shares a vital lesson on trusting your gut. After an initial biopsy came back negative, her intuition led to a second biopsy that eventually confirmed the cancer.</li><li>The Treatment Path: A deep dive into the &quot;Kitchen Sink&quot; approach—choosing a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) to fight the tumor’s progression before opting for invasive surgery.</li><li>The Reality of the &quot;Messy Middle&quot;: From the physical toll of chemo rashes and weight loss to the emotional weight of telling their children, Ashley and Collin discuss the raw reality of being a &quot;soldier&quot; through trauma.</li></ul>A Note of Gratitude: Ashley and the entire team want to thank this community for the overwhelming outpouring of prayers, messages, and support. This community truly is our extended family.This episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at <a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'>https://s8e8.com/vsl</a> Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at <a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'>net32.com/themakingof</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support">Support the show</a>Find Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our <a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'>NEWSLETTER HERE</a> Also, please consider leaving an <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'>honest review on iTunes.</a> It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'>Facebook </a>and improve your dental practice every day! Have you subscribed? Don&apos;t miss a single episode!

<description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Life in the Making — An Update from Dr. Ashley Joves&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;After a brief hiatus, &lt;b&gt;Dr. Ashley Joves&lt;/b&gt; is back in the booth with &lt;b&gt;Collin Al-Samarrie&lt;/b&gt;. While &lt;em&gt;The Making Of&lt;/em&gt; usually focuses on the grit of dental startups, this episode takes a deeply personal turn as Ashley shares the &amp;quot;life&amp;quot; part of the journey—specifically, the challenging season her family has walked through since December.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this transparent and heart-wrenching episode, Ashley opens up about her husband Brian’s battle with oral cancer recurrence, the reality of navigating a Stage 3 diagnosis, and the critical clinical lessons every healthcare provider needs to hear.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;In This Episode, We Discuss:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Return to the Mic:&lt;/b&gt; Ashley and Collin share a &amp;quot;This or That&amp;quot; icebreaker to settle back into their rhythm before diving into the &amp;quot;meat and potatoes&amp;quot; of life lately.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The &amp;quot;Action Potential&amp;quot; Mindset:&lt;/b&gt; Why Brian’s &amp;quot;all or nothing&amp;quot; approach to health and life has been both a blessing and a challenge during treatment.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Healthy Patient Paradox:&lt;/b&gt; Brian is the &amp;quot;poster child&amp;quot; for health—a non-smoker, fitness enthusiast, and physician who never gets sick. Ashley discusses the shock of finding oral cancer in the one place she never expected: her own home.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;A Shift in Staging:&lt;/b&gt; How a Stage 1 diagnosis in July rapidly evolved into an aggressive Stage 3 recurrence by December, and the emotional toll of receiving that news just days before Christmas.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Power of Clinical Advocacy:&lt;/b&gt; Ashley shares a vital lesson on trusting your gut. After an initial biopsy came back negative, her intuition led to a second biopsy that eventually confirmed the cancer.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Treatment Path:&lt;/b&gt; A deep dive into the &amp;quot;Kitchen Sink&amp;quot; approach—choosing a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy (Pembrolizumab) to fight the tumor’s progression before opting for invasive surgery.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Reality of the &amp;quot;Messy Middle&amp;quot;:&lt;/b&gt; From the physical toll of chemo rashes and weight loss to the emotional weight of telling their children, Ashley and Collin discuss the raw reality of being a &amp;quot;soldier&amp;quot; through trauma.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;A Note of Gratitude:&lt;/b&gt; Ashley and the entire team want to thank this community for the overwhelming outpouring of prayers, messages, and support. This community truly is our extended family.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode is made possible by:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Studio 8E8&lt;/b&gt; — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at &lt;a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'&gt;https://s8e8.com/vsl&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Net 32&lt;/b&gt; — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at &lt;a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'&gt;net32.com/themakingof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Out More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to our &lt;a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'&gt;NEWSLETTER HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, please consider leaving an &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'&gt;honest review on iTunes.&lt;/a&gt; It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and improve your dental practice every day!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Have you subscribed? Don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Life in the Making — An Update from Dr. Ashley Joves  After a brief hiatus, Dr. Ashley Joves is back in the booth with Collin Al-Samarrie. While The Making Of usually focuses on the grit of dental startups, this episode takes a deeply personal turn as Ashley shares the "life" part of the journey—specifically, the challenging season her family has walked through since December. In this transparent and heart-wrenching episode, Ashley opens up about her husband Brian’s battle with oral cancer re...

The Fight We Didn't See Coming: Dr. Ashley Joves on the Healthy Patient Paradox and the Messy Middle

EPISODE 12  “The Business of Branding, Banned Words, and Burst Water Heaters”In this week’s episode Dr. Ashley Joves, Dr. Toni Torres, and Collin dive deep into the &quot;messy middle&quot; of the startup journey—moving from the dry world of legal paperwork into the high-stakes world of branding and insurance.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the &quot;invisible&quot; work of being an owner, this episode is a must-listen. Toni and Ashley pull back the curtain on the mistakes that cost six figures and the aggressive credit strategies you need to secure a massive cash runway before your loan even hits the bank.What You’ll Hear in This Episode: 08:15 – The Paperwork Foundation: PLLC vs. DBA • Why Toni filed for a PLLC • The crucial step of filing a DBA so the bank can actually accept your checks • Why your legal name and your brand name don’t have to be the same16:40 – Credit Card Hacks: Why you should ask for an $80k limit • Toni’s advice on overestimated monthly spend to avoid a cash flow crunch • Ashley’s &quot;ego bruise&quot;: The $100 credit limit increase story 25:30 – The Soul of the Brand: Working with Studio 8E8 • Moving away from the &quot;toothbrush and tooth&quot; logo for a boutique aesthetic 34:15 – Trademark Wars: The $$$$ mistake • Ashley’s horror story of a LegalZoom • Why you have to &quot;defend your mark&quot; once you own it45:10 – Insurance &amp; Scheduling Hacks • The &quot;Banned Words List&quot; • How Bloom Dental Co. handles no-shows with the &quot;Final Attempt&quot; text 55:00 – What saved Toni’s life this week? • Winning the insurance appeal and finally finishing that Nevada State Board inspectionToni is hitting a technical wall with Open Dental and needs the community’s help! Since Bloom Dental Co. takes so many prepayments, her &apos;unearned income&apos; reports are showing a negative value for the month once the procedures are completed.The Question: If you take prepayments, is this normal? Are you seeing negative values on your aging reports, or is there a &apos;secret click&apos; in Open Dental to post these prepayments more cleanly? If you&apos;re an OD PRO, let us know!Connect with Toni: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/'>@the.joyful.dentist</a> • <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'>@bloomdental.co</a>Connect with Ashley: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'>@ashleyjovesdds</a>This episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at <a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'>https://s8e8.com/vsl</a> Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at <a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'>net32.com/themakingof</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support">Support the show</a>Find Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our <a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'>NEWSLETTER HERE</a> Also, please consider leaving an <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'>honest review on iTunes.</a> It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'>Facebook </a>and improve your dental practice every day! Have you subscribed? Don&apos;t miss a single episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;EPISODE 12  “The Business of Branding, Banned Words, and Burst Water Heaters”&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In this week’s episode Dr. Ashley Joves, Dr. Toni Torres, and Collin dive deep into the &amp;quot;messy middle&amp;quot; of the startup journey—moving from the dry world of legal paperwork into the high-stakes world of branding and insurance.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the &amp;quot;invisible&amp;quot; work of being an owner, this episode is a must-listen. Toni and Ashley pull back the curtain on the mistakes that cost six figures and the aggressive credit strategies you need to secure a massive cash runway before your loan even hits the bank.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;What You’ll Hear in This Episode:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;08:15 – &lt;b&gt;The Paperwork Foundation:&lt;/b&gt; PLLC vs. DBA • Why Toni filed for a PLLC • The crucial step of filing a DBA so the bank can actually accept your checks • Why your legal name and your brand name don’t have to be the same&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;16:40 – &lt;b&gt;Credit Card Hacks:&lt;/b&gt; Why you should ask for an $80k limit • Toni’s advice on overestimated monthly spend to avoid a cash flow crunch • Ashley’s &amp;quot;ego bruise&amp;quot;: The $100 credit limit increase story &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;25:30 – &lt;b&gt;The Soul of the Brand:&lt;/b&gt; Working with Studio 8E8 • Moving away from the &amp;quot;toothbrush and tooth&amp;quot; logo for a boutique aesthetic &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;34:15 – &lt;b&gt;Trademark Wars:&lt;/b&gt; The $$$$ mistake • Ashley’s horror story of a LegalZoom • Why you have to &amp;quot;defend your mark&amp;quot; once you own it&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;45:10 – &lt;b&gt;Insurance &amp;amp; Scheduling Hacks&lt;/b&gt; • The &amp;quot;Banned Words List&amp;quot; • How Bloom Dental Co. handles no-shows with the &amp;quot;Final Attempt&amp;quot; text &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;55:00 – &lt;b&gt;What saved Toni’s life this week?&lt;/b&gt; • Winning the insurance appeal and finally finishing that Nevada State Board inspection&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Toni is hitting a technical wall with Open Dental and needs the community’s help! Since Bloom Dental Co. takes so many prepayments, her &amp;apos;unearned income&amp;apos; reports are showing a negative value for the month once the procedures are completed.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Question:&lt;/b&gt; If you take prepayments, is this normal? Are you seeing negative values on your aging reports, or is there a &amp;apos;secret click&amp;apos; in Open Dental to post these prepayments more cleanly? If you&amp;apos;re an OD PRO, let us know!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Toni:&lt;/b&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/'&gt;@the.joyful.dentist&lt;/a&gt; • &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'&gt;@bloomdental.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Ashley:&lt;/b&gt; Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'&gt;@ashleyjovesdds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode is made possible by:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Studio 8E8&lt;/b&gt; — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at &lt;a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'&gt;https://s8e8.com/vsl&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Net 32&lt;/b&gt; — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at &lt;a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'&gt;net32.com/themakingof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Out More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to our &lt;a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'&gt;NEWSLETTER HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, please consider leaving an &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'&gt;honest review on iTunes.&lt;/a&gt; It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and improve your dental practice every day!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Have you subscribed? Don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

EPISODE 12  “The Business of Branding, Banned Words, and Burst Water Heaters” In this week’s episode Dr. Ashley Joves, Dr. Toni Torres, and Collin dive deep into the "messy middle" of the startup journey—moving from the dry world of legal paperwork into the high-stakes world of branding and insurance. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by the "invisible" work of being an owner, this episode is a must-listen. Toni and Ashley pull back the curtain on the mistakes that cost six figures and the...

The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. - TWELVE

About the Guest: Dr. Hiral Patel is the owner of Solid Smiles in Lewisville, Texas. As an &quot;OG&quot; member of The Making Of community, she transitioned from searching for acquisitions to building her own startup from the ground up in 2019.Episode Summary: Collin and Dr. Patel discuss the full evolution of a startup—from the first &quot;silent&quot; months in 2019 to a thriving, five-op practice seven years later. Hiral gets transparent about the financial struggles of the early years, the importance of &quot;boots on the ground&quot; marketing, and the deeply personal motivation behind her practice: her father’s battle with and victory over oral cancer. She also shares her simplified hiring philosophy and why she wouldn&apos;t trade ownership for an associate role for anything.Key Takeaways:<ul><li>A Personal Mission: Hiral opens up about her father’s oral cancer journey (diagnosed in 2014).</li><li>The Marketing Myth: Hiral shares how she used baskets of cards at local businesses and handwritten thank-you notes to build a patient base when the phone wasn&apos;t ringing.</li><li>Attitude Over Resume: Why Hiral looks for people who are presentable and willing to learn rather than &quot;experienced&quot; staff who might be jaded or stuck in their ways.</li><li>The Power of Coaching: Hiral utilizes a coach to role-play handoffs and case presentations monthly.</li><li>Financial Reality: Hiral breaks down her personal pay structure from Year 1 ($23k) to Year 7.</li></ul>Time Stamps:<ul><li>[00:00] Intro: Meeting an OG member of the 14,500+ Facebook community.</li><li>[05:30] The &quot;Anti-Startup&quot; mindset and opening in August 2019.</li><li>[12:45] Bootstrapped Marketing: 7-Eleven flyers and Chipotle baskets.</li><li>[18:20] The &quot;Secret Sauce&quot;: Why Hiral’s team still sends 50 handwritten cards a month.</li><li>[23:40] Outfitting rooms: Why Hiral wishes she did more than 2 ops at the start.</li><li>[28:15] The Paycheck: From $23,000 in Year 1 to owner-level income.</li><li>[34:50] Hiring &amp; Firing: The first termination and hiring for attitude.</li><li>[42:15] The Heart of the Practice: Hiral’s father’s oral cancer story and 10-year recovery.</li><li>[53:10] Advice for the Grind: &quot;The days are hard, but the years are good.&quot;</li></ul>Connect with Dr. Hiral Patel:<ul><li>Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/solidsmiles/?hl=en'>@solidsmiles</a></li><li>Practice: Solid Smiles (Lewisville, TX)</li></ul>This episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at <a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'>https://s8e8.com/vsl</a> Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at <a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'>net32.com/themakingof</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support">Support the show</a>Find Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our <a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'>NEWSLETTER HERE</a> Also, please consider leaving an <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'>honest review on iTunes.</a> It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'>Facebook </a>and improve your dental practice every day! Have you subscribed? Don&apos;t miss a single episode!

<description>&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;About the Guest:&lt;/b&gt; Dr. Hiral Patel is the owner of Solid Smiles in Lewisville, Texas. As an &amp;quot;OG&amp;quot; member of &lt;em&gt;The Making Of&lt;/em&gt; community, she transitioned from searching for acquisitions to building her own startup from the ground up in 2019.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Summary:&lt;/b&gt; Collin and Dr. Patel discuss the full evolution of a startup—from the first &amp;quot;silent&amp;quot; months in 2019 to a thriving, five-op practice seven years later. Hiral gets transparent about the financial struggles of the early years, the importance of &amp;quot;boots on the ground&amp;quot; marketing, and the deeply personal motivation behind her practice: her father’s battle with and victory over oral cancer. She also shares her simplified hiring philosophy and why she wouldn&amp;apos;t trade ownership for an associate role for anything.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Key Takeaways:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;A Personal Mission:&lt;/b&gt; Hiral opens up about her father’s oral cancer journey (diagnosed in 2014).&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Marketing Myth:&lt;/b&gt; Hiral shares how she used baskets of cards at local businesses and handwritten thank-you notes to build a patient base when the phone wasn&amp;apos;t ringing.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Attitude Over Resume:&lt;/b&gt; Why Hiral looks for people who are presentable and willing to learn rather than &amp;quot;experienced&amp;quot; staff who might be jaded or stuck in their ways.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Power of Coaching:&lt;/b&gt; Hiral utilizes a coach to role-play handoffs and case presentations monthly.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Financial Reality:&lt;/b&gt; Hiral breaks down her personal pay structure from Year 1 ($23k) to Year 7.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Time Stamps:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[00:00]&lt;/b&gt; Intro: Meeting an OG member of the 14,500+ Facebook community.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[05:30]&lt;/b&gt; The &amp;quot;Anti-Startup&amp;quot; mindset and opening in August 2019.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[12:45]&lt;/b&gt; Bootstrapped Marketing: 7-Eleven flyers and Chipotle baskets.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[18:20]&lt;/b&gt; The &amp;quot;Secret Sauce&amp;quot;: Why Hiral’s team still sends 50 handwritten cards a month.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[23:40]&lt;/b&gt; Outfitting rooms: Why Hiral wishes she did more than 2 ops at the start.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[28:15]&lt;/b&gt; The Paycheck: From $23,000 in Year 1 to owner-level income.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[34:50]&lt;/b&gt; Hiring &amp;amp; Firing: The first termination and hiring for attitude.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[42:15]&lt;/b&gt; &lt;b&gt;The Heart of the Practice: Hiral’s father’s oral cancer story and 10-year recovery.&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;[53:10]&lt;/b&gt; Advice for the Grind: &amp;quot;The days are hard, but the years are good.&amp;quot;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Dr. Hiral Patel:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Instagram:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/solidsmiles/?hl=en'&gt;@solidsmiles&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;&lt;b&gt;Practice:&lt;/b&gt; Solid Smiles (Lewisville, TX)&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode is made possible by:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Studio 8E8&lt;/b&gt; — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at &lt;a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'&gt;https://s8e8.com/vsl&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Net 32&lt;/b&gt; — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at &lt;a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'&gt;net32.com/themakingof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Out More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to our &lt;a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'&gt;NEWSLETTER HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, please consider leaving an &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'&gt;honest review on iTunes.&lt;/a&gt; It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and improve your dental practice every day!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Have you subscribed? Don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

About the Guest: Dr. Hiral Patel is the owner of Solid Smiles in Lewisville, Texas. As an "OG" member of The Making Of community, she transitioned from searching for acquisitions to building her own startup from the ground up in 2019. Episode Summary: Collin and Dr. Patel discuss the full evolution of a startup—from the first "silent" months in 2019 to a thriving, five-op practice seven years later. Hiral gets transparent about the financial struggles of the early years, the importance of "bo...

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<h1>The Money Deep Dive: Loans, Leverage, and the Cost of Day Zero</h1><h1>Episode Summary: Happy New Year! We are officially in 2026, and we are kicking off the year with a masterclass in startup finance. To celebrate our recent win as Course Karma’s 2025 Best Facebook Group for Business Management, we are diving straight into the &quot;Day Zero&quot; realities of Dr. Toni Torres and Bloom Dental Co. In this episode, Toni pulls back the curtain on the phase before the lease is signed. We explore the terrifying transition from being an associate to asking a bank for nearly a million dollars. If you have ever wondered how to negotiate with lenders, what insurance you actually need, or how to survive the first 90 days of &quot;insurance lag,&quot; this episode is your tactical manual.</h1> <h1>Time-Stamped Highlights [11:20] – Dental School Doesn&apos;t Prepare You for This [12:30] – The First Phone Call: The Rep Connection [14:10] – Approval Before the Search The golden rule of startups: Do not look for a location until you know your budget. Toni explains why she prioritized the loan approval process to understand her square footage limits and avoid &quot;exhausting&quot; herself looking at locations she couldn&apos;t afford. [15:45] – Interviewing the Banks: How to Negotiate Terms Toni interviewed four different banks. She breaks down the &quot;vibe check&quot; of lenders and how she used a competing 14-year loan proposal to negotiate her preferred lender&apos;s monthly payments in half. [18:30] – Specialized Lenders vs. Big Banks A look at the difference between general banks and medical/dental specific lenders. Why specialized lenders understand the &quot;insane&quot; overhead of dentistry (plumbing, compressors, $130k CAD/CAM setups) that general business lenders might not. [20:10] – The Collateral and the Spouse’s Role The weight of the &quot;Personal Guarantee.&quot; Toni discusses signing for the loan with her husband, putting their home and investments on the line, and the emotional pressure of having a partner who fully believes in your vision. </h1> Connect with Toni: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/?hl=en'>@the.joyful.dentist</a> • <a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'>@bloomdental.co</a> Connect with Ashley: Instagram: <a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'>@ashleyjovesdds</a> This episode is made possible by: Studio 8E8 — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at <a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'>https://s8e8.com/vsl</a> Net 32 — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at <a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'>net32.com/themakingof</a> <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support">Support the show</a>Find Out More Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above. SUBSCRIBE to our <a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'>NEWSLETTER HERE</a> Also, please consider leaving an <a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'>honest review on iTunes.</a> It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful. Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com Follow us on <a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'>Instagram</a> or <a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'>Facebook </a>and improve your dental practice every day! Have you subscribed? Don&apos;t miss a single episode!

<description>&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;The Money Deep Dive: Loans, Leverage, and the Cost of Day Zero&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Episode Summary:&lt;/b&gt; Happy New Year! We are officially in 2026, and we are kicking off the year with a masterclass in startup finance. To celebrate our recent win as &lt;b&gt;Course Karma’s 2025 Best Facebook Group for Business Management&lt;/b&gt;, we are diving straight into the &amp;quot;Day Zero&amp;quot; realities of &lt;b&gt;Dr. Toni Torres&lt;/b&gt; and Bloom Dental Co.&lt;br/&gt;In this episode, Toni pulls back the curtain on the phase &lt;em&gt;before&lt;/em&gt; the lease is signed. We explore the terrifying transition from being an associate to asking a bank for nearly a million dollars. If you have ever wondered how to negotiate with lenders, what insurance you actually need, or how to survive the first 90 days of &amp;quot;insurance lag,&amp;quot; this episode is your tactical manual.&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;h1&gt;&lt;b&gt;Time-Stamped Highlights&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[11:20] – Dental School Doesn&amp;apos;t Prepare You for This&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[12:30] – The First Phone Call: The Rep Connection&lt;/b&gt; &lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[14:10] – Approval Before the Search&lt;/b&gt; The golden rule of startups: Do not look for a location until you know your budget. Toni explains why she prioritized the loan approval process to understand her square footage limits and avoid &amp;quot;exhausting&amp;quot; herself looking at locations she couldn&amp;apos;t afford.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[15:45] – Interviewing the Banks: How to Negotiate Terms&lt;/b&gt; Toni interviewed four different banks. She breaks down the &amp;quot;vibe check&amp;quot; of lenders and how she used a competing 14-year loan proposal to negotiate her preferred lender&amp;apos;s monthly payments in half.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[18:30] – Specialized Lenders vs. Big Banks&lt;/b&gt; A look at the difference between general banks and medical/dental specific lenders. Why specialized lenders understand the &amp;quot;insane&amp;quot; overhead of dentistry (plumbing, compressors, $130k CAD/CAM setups) that general business lenders might not.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;[20:10] – The Collateral and the Spouse’s Role&lt;/b&gt; The weight of the &amp;quot;Personal Guarantee.&amp;quot; Toni discusses signing for the loan with her husband, putting their home and investments on the line, and the emotional pressure of having a partner who fully believes in your vision.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/h1&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Toni:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/the.joyful.dentist/?hl=en'&gt;@the.joyful.dentist&lt;/a&gt; • &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/bloomdental.co/'&gt;@bloomdental.co&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;Connect with Ashley:&lt;/b&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Instagram: &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/ashleyjovesdds/?hl=en'&gt;@ashleyjovesdds&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;b&gt;This episode is made possible by:&lt;/b&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Studio 8E8&lt;/b&gt; — Dentistry’s story-driven growth agency for startups. Learn more at &lt;a href='https://s8e8.com/vsl'&gt;https://s8e8.com/vsl&lt;/a&gt; &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Net 32&lt;/b&gt; — The online marketplace to compare brands and prices so you never overpay. Check them out at &lt;a href='https://net32.com/themakingof'&gt;net32.com/themakingof&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buzzsprout.com/2546967/support"&gt;Support the show&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;b&gt;Find Out More&lt;/b&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Thank you for listening to The Making Of podcast. If you enjoyed it, please share with anyone you think will gain value from the show by clicking on one of the sharing tabs above.&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;SUBSCRIBE to our &lt;a href='https://ashleys-newsletter-461582.beehiiv.com/'&gt;NEWSLETTER HERE&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt; &lt;p&gt;Also, please consider leaving an &lt;a href='https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-making-of-a-dental-startup/id1474094399'&gt;honest review on iTunes.&lt;/a&gt; It helps other listeners find the show, and I would be forever grateful.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Questions or comments? Feel free to contact us at - themakingofadental@gmail.com&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Follow us on &lt;a href='https://www.instagram.com/themaking.of/?hl=en'&gt;Instagram&lt;/a&gt; or &lt;a href='https://www.facebook.com/groups/themakingof/'&gt;Facebook &lt;/a&gt;and improve your dental practice every day!&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Have you subscribed? Don&amp;apos;t miss a single episode!&lt;/p&gt;</description>

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