Bite-Sized Dental Marketing
Bite-Sized Dental Marketing

Bite-Sized Dental Marketing

Eric Hubbard

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Join Eric Hubbard, founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, and a lineup of industry-leading guests as they dive into their strategies and explore the latest trends in dentistry. These conversations provide unique perspectives and real-world examples, offering inspiration and guidance for your own practice. With a focus on bite-sized, actionable tips, each episode is packed with digestible information that you can implement right away. Whether you're a seasoned dental professional or just starting out, "Bite-Sized Dental Marketing" gives you the tools and knowledge to navigate the complex world of dental marketing.

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Your Guide to Reducing Dental Insurance Dependence | Sandi Hudson
OCT 31, 2025
Your Guide to Reducing Dental Insurance Dependence | Sandi Hudson
<p>Is dental insurance slowly draining your profit and your passion for dentistry?</p><p>Many dentists today are working harder, seeing more patients, and yet taking home less.</p><p>In this episode, Ian is joined by Sandi Hudson of Unlock the PPO, one of the most respected voices helping dentists understand, renegotiate, and reduce insurance dependence with confidence. Together, they dig into the real financial and emotional toll insurance has on private practice dentistry — and what dentists can do to regain control, profitability, and fulfilment again.</p><p>Sandi shares her personal story of discovering the hidden leaks in her own husband’s practice, the mistakes nearly every dentist makes with insurance contracts, and the step-by-step process to protect your revenue without losing patients. Whether you’re considering going out of network, feeling trapped by shrinking reimbursements, or simply exhausted by the insurance hamster wheel, this conversation is packed with clarity, encouragement, and practical next steps.</p><p>💡 5 Things You Will Learn in This Dental Podcast</p><ul><li>The hidden ways insurance is costing dentists money — beyond write-offs.</li></ul><ul><li>How to evaluate whether an insurance plan is actually profitable for your practice.</li></ul><ul><li>The truth about dropping insurance: what really happens to your patients and income.</li></ul><ul><li>Common contracting mistakes that silently drain your revenue (and how to avoid them).</li></ul><ul><li>A realistic roadmap to reduce insurance dependence without risking your practice.</li></ul><p>🔗 Connect with Sandi Hudson &amp; Unlock the PPO</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://unlocktheppo.com/">https://unlocktheppo.com/</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.facebook.com/UnlockThePPO/">/unlocktheppo</a></p>
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42 MIN
Burnout to Bulletproof: Leadership Lessons for Dentists | Dr. Craig Spodak
OCT 3, 2025
Burnout to Bulletproof: Leadership Lessons for Dentists | Dr. Craig Spodak
<p>What’s really driving dentist burnout—and how can you build a practice that actually gives you freedom? It’s not just insurance. It’s not just staffing. And it’s not just marketing.</p><p>Eric is joined by Dr. Craig Spodak of the Bulletproof Dental Practice to talk about the real struggles dentists face, from one-size-fits-all consulting to the pressure of building practices they don’t even want. Craig shares his personal story of burnout, the turning points that reshaped his career, and how Bulletproof is helping dentists create businesses that align with their lives—not someone else’s playbook. Whether you’re debating dropping PPOs, growing multiple locations, or simply trying to avoid feeling trapped by your practice, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, candid stories, and hope for the future of dentistry.</p><p>💡 5 Things You Will Learn in This Dental Podcast</p><ul><li>Why “one-size-fits-all” consulting leads to unfulfilled careers.</li></ul><ul><li>The real reason marketing “doesn’t work” for some practices.</li></ul><ul><li>How culture and leadership shape case acceptance and growth.</li></ul><ul><li>Why DSOs may actually be raising the bar for dental standards.</li></ul><ul><li>Practical steps to build a practice that runs without burning you out.</li></ul><p> 📱 Learn More About Dr. Craig Spodak &amp; Bulletproof</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://bulletproofdentalpractice.com/">https://bulletproofdentalpractice.com</a></p><p>Instagram: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbUlDMlNKbFF0Ujh3TmhJR0J0Q25lWS1yNGozUXxBQ3Jtc0tuekJNaXFabFpySDBFMWdqWEw0OU44NUlSVmNyTGFqVkZOSUk1c2llV3h0NndDMUVrNHU5SEwteEIxQVJjWUFYbmNxQkY0WkozaF9Od0JZWWtJYzFnUFMxUDNfUEhwZVA5c0lONm9weUJqeGhSRlZvRQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fbulletproofdentalpractice%2F&amp;v=yzBX4mWVIU0">bulletproofdentalpractice</a></p><p>Facebook: <a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9BV2VacHhnT3RvUEdSRk11cGp4Skt4WEplQXxBQ3Jtc0tucDI5eXd3N19OMHVBZjAzV19ZYzI1bkVKbXhnV3hrb3pWZ0NzZF9CTzRubzJVaWZpdnAxQ2F4VHpPYnRMdVB3V0x1bTRiTzVmQ096V0VDa3BZeE1MSGcydm1WTnI1NUwwUk5TYVpRbHlHM09MV2FZdw&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fbulletproofdentalpractice&amp;v=yzBX4mWVIU0">bulletproofdentalpractice</a></p><p>Podcast: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.bulletproofdentalpractice">https://www.bulletproofdentalpractice</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqa2JhUFV3ZF83QmtKTXdRcmRYNGVfSlgwR1pjUXxBQ3Jtc0trTnBndkFfT0JTejhYMTRnTkFEOS1SZ0o2YkFKd2lzTTB1TzRkUU9rdll4R003Mm9zaU1uLWtyZ1RTdHEzaWZENy12ODh3ZmxROU9KakpKajkzTmNpVmlvTFpGcjF4TWtDd3o0ZXg0TDY3dGZNM0M4QQ&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bulletproofdentalpractice.com%2Fcategory%2Fpodcast%2F&amp;v=yzBX4mWVIU0">.com</a></p>
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Why Dentists Struggle With Leadership (and How to Fix It) | Marissa Krugov
SEP 19, 2025
Why Dentists Struggle With Leadership (and How to Fix It) | Marissa Krugov
<p>Marissa Krugov is a culture and leadership expert who helps dentists turn struggling teams into thriving practices. With decades of experience spanning every role in dentistry—from hygiene coordinator to regional manager for a large DSO—she’s seen it all. What sets Marissa apart is her unique blend of dental expertise and life coaching as a Tony Robbins Certified Coach. She combines proven systems with deep human connection, teaching dentists how to lead confidently, build accountability, and grow both their people and their profits.</p><p>In this episode, we dig into why dentists struggle with leadership and how to fix it. Marissa shares practical, step-by-step strategies for handling toxic team members, improving communication, and protecting your practice from hidden threats like embezzlement. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by team drama or just looking to take your culture to the next level, this conversation is packed with actionable takeaways.</p><p>What You Will Learn 💡</p><ul><li>Why most dentists feel unprepared to lead their teams—and how to change that.</li></ul><ul><li>The systems and conversations that create accountability without conflict.</li></ul><ul><li>How to handle toxic team members without blowing up your practice.</li></ul><ul><li>The hidden risks that can silently drain your profits (like embezzlement).</li></ul><ul><li>Marissa’s blending of culture and systems to build a thriving practice.</li></ul><p>Get in Touch with Marissa 📲</p><p>Website: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dentalpracticemanagementa">https://www.dentalpracticemanagementa</a><a target="_blank" rel="nofollow" class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" href="https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&amp;redir_token=QUFFLUhqbV9KSWVzcDloUUFVYk1ubXFlTlNsVWNzaXg1Z3xBQ3Jtc0tsazNhUW5tOUhiNmttREpGU3NrTGJiU0laNy1XRHVIbXBlT29haDJPSl9RdUpfNlUwR3ZvRnEzaW5keThLdy1XbXRzSGExdTBWNEJPajhDTVhQclJiM01ncnd4WTJDZmVYRkJEWHdDNzNYeUR0aHA5NA&amp;q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.dentalpracticemanagementagency.com%2F&amp;v=VRCyUL8BNnc">...</a></p><p>Email: <a target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="mailto:[email protected]">[email protected]</a></p>
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31 MIN