The Making of a Dental Startup

This episode serves as the ultimate "Intro" to a brand-new chapter of The Making Of. We aren't just talking about a new office; we’re documenting the evolution of Dr. Rich Constantine as he embarks on his most intentional project yet: Evelina Smiles. Rich pulls back the curtain on his entire career arc—a journey that has seen him go from a high-level Associate to launching his first successful Startup, navigating the complexities of Selling that practice, and now, returning to the arena to bu...

"You can't have beauty without that foundation of health and function." In this episode of The Making Of..., Collin sits down with Dr. Megan of Soleil Dental Co. to pull back the curtain on a truly unique path to ownership. Dr. Megan didn't just decide to open a practice; she decided to build a "village" in her hometown after realizing the standard associate track couldn't contain her vision. Her story is a masterclass in the "Shell-Start"—buying an existing facility with equipment but zero p...

Collin sits down with Dr. Toni Torres to see how Bloom Dental Co. is flourishing five months post-launch. 1. Clinical & Financial Milestones The Profit Pivot: Bloom hit profitability in Month 3 and doubled it in Month 4, fueled by a successful All-on-X case.The $30k Tax Surprise: Toni shares the relief of a $30,000 tax refund due to startup investment losses—a crucial "cash cushion" as she navigates not yet taking a personal salary.2. Anatomy of a "Wedding-Style" Grand Opening The R...

In this episode, Collin Al-Samarrie talks with Dr. Dixie Mobley, an Air Force veteran and founder of Pearl and Pine Dental Studio. They discuss her rapid transition from military dentistry to building a "bomb-shelter" startup in the Florida Panhandle. Episode Timestamps [00:00] Intro & "This or That" with Dr. Dixie.[05:42] The Origin Story: Following her father’s private practice footsteps.[08:15] Military Life: The elite training and the "dual military" commute struggle.[14:30] The Turni...

Life, Wellness, and the "Marathon Mindset" In this raw and intimate "living room session," Ashley, Collin, and Brian sit down to pass a single mic and share a major life update. This isn't your typical clinical podcast; it’s a deep dive into the "Not Alone" mission that defines The Making Of. From Brian’s miraculous PET scan results to a surprise marathon challenge and the role of AI in personal wellness, this episode explores the grit required to navigate the "messy middle" of both dentistry...