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Bulletproof Dental Practice

Dr. Peter Boulden & Dr. Craig Spodak
Dentistry
Dental Practice Management
Leadership
Bulletproof Summit
Artificial Intelligence
Real Estate
Patient Experience
Entrepreneurship
Mental Health
Dental Practice
Work-Life Balance
Dental Industry
Private Equity
Interest Rates
Goal Setting
Burnout
Bulletproof Dental Practice
Sleep
Patient Communication
Nutrition

A dental podcast about the business of dentistry, with practical advice on what it actually takes to grow a successful practice: marketing, patient enrollment, systems, team leadership, retention and referrals, and how to build wealth that doesn't depend on your clinical days. But a great practice is only half of it. This show is also about finding fulfillment in dentistry again, and having the ho... more

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Economic headlines are grim and inflation is squeezing household budgets, but that doesn't mean you should make the mistake of projecting your own financial anxiety into the operatory. Hearing a patient say "I can't afford it" tempts doctors to back ... more

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We buy into the dangerous myth that working grueling hours and scaling a massive dental empire is the ultimate act of providing for their family. But when you trade your physical presence and emotional bandwidth for top-line revenue, you often wake u... more

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For decades, dental marketing meant playing the Google search game: stuffing keywords, chasing backlinks, and hoping your link landed on page one. But now, prospective patients are skipping the search engine and using conversational AI tools like Cha... more

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Most practice owners look at an empty chair and immediately assume they have a marketing problem, but the real issue is usually hiding in a profit and loss statement that hasn't been updated in six months. Dentists are notorious for hyper-focusing on... more

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Recent Guests

Ian de Jongh
Dental practice business educator
Episode: "I Can't Afford It": Money Conversations in a Tight Economy
Richard Low
Dentist and founder of Next Level Fathers
Next Level Fathers
Episode: Great Dentist, Absent Dad | Dr. Richard Low
Michael Notbohm
Founder of Dental Mentions and former dental implant sales professional
Dental Mentions
Episode: If AI Doesn't Recommend You, Patients Won't Find You
Chandler Wrightenberry
Live Oak Bank banking consigliere; expert in SBA and dental lending
Live Oak Bank
Episode: Rent or Own Your Practice Building?
Zachary Kingsberg
My Story guest
Episode: Why a $15M Dental Group Owner Isn't Selling (And Why You Shouldn't Either)
Dr. Todd Christensen
Caller, dentist from Minnesota who stumbled upon the podcast
Episode: Leaving the Chair Without Quitting
Cary Brown
Dentist featured in the My Story series; discusses marketing and practice updates
My Story series participant
Episode: Hotline Calls: When Is the Right Time to Sell?
Anna Schultz
Dentist who joined Bulletproof and led a major practice transformation
Schultz Center for Comprehensive Dentistry
Episode: You Don't Have to Do This Alone [Special Episode]
Angie Hu
Group practice owner in Boston discussing Bulletproof impact
Bulletproof Mastermind participant
Episode: You Don't Have to Do This Alone [Special Episode]

Hosts

Peter Boulden
Dentist and dental practice entrepreneur
Craig Spodak
Dentist and dental practice entrepreneur

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 315 ratings
  • Boys you nailed it!

    I’ve implemented several ideas from your ebook immediately, I’ve been a long time listener and really appreciate the solid ideas discussed over the years, some of these ideas have kept me in the game as a solo doc, I really appreciate it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Justin Neibauer
    United States4 days ago
  • Genuine Wisdom

    One of the most genuine, generous, and wise podcasts. Craig and Pete don’t hold anything back and understand that each practice is unique with unique needs. Highly recommend.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    merdos
    United States21 days ago
  • This is the only dental podcast you need to listen to. Best dental podcast!!

    This is the only dental podcast you need to listen to. Best dental podcast!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JMorrisiv96
    United States21 days ago
  • So much value

    Every episode I’ve listened to I’ve taken away solid actionable items to make myself or my practice better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Student1111111
    United States6 months ago
  • Dentist

    Dr Craig your voice same Divid Weston in Bloomberg news

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Dr Amman
    United States6 months ago

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A small number of listeners object to the hosts' comments on political or health topics.
Listeners value actionable advice on practice growth, finances, ownership, and day-to-day management.
Many listeners find the discussions motivating and useful for both professional decisions and personal wellbeing.
Peter and Craig are praised for their experience, candid conversations, humor, and relatable banter.

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"I Can't Afford It": Money Conversations in a Tight Economy
Q: What is the worst-case scenario by just doing what you know this patient needs and having that conversation?
Spodak says the clinician's obligation is to inform the patient, explain the alternatives and their costs, and let the patient choose without pressure.
"I Can't Afford It": Money Conversations in a Tight Economy
Q: What are you guys doing, and what are you teaching in the Mastermind about reframing the money conversation in a tight economy?
Spodak recommends routinely discussing monthly payments, explaining financing options, and presenting the ideal care plan without assuming what a patient can afford.
If AI Doesn't Recommend You, Patients Won't Find You
Q: How would someone who listens to this, obviously you can't work with all the dentists all at once. I mean, you're going to be kind of bombarded, I'm guessing. But how would someone get in touch with you to have a conversation about, is this the right fit for them?
Notbohm directs listeners to Dental Mentions, where they can book a call. The team will scan the practice's website and prepare an opportunity report covering its current visibility, competitors and local opportunities.
If AI Doesn't Recommend You, Patients Won't Find You
Q: What is the difference between SEO and whatever we're going to call this now?
Notbohm describes AEO as making a practice's website easy for AI crawlers to understand, publishing useful and current content, and maintaining consistent information and authority across the internet. Traditional SEO remains useful for quality backlinks and local search, but AI recommendations are increasingly delivered directly in chat.
Great Dentist, Absent Dad | Dr. Richard Low
Q: Doesn't everyone always want a little bit more of you?
The speakers acknowledge the strain of feeling pulled between family, friends and work. They discuss prioritizing relationships, accepting that time and attention will not be evenly distributed, and using routines and family systems to protect moments of presence.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bulletproof Dental Practice

What is Bulletproof Dental Practice about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Practical business guidance and candid personal conversations for dentists building and managing independent practices. Peter Boulden and Craig Spodak draw on their experience as dental practice owners to discuss profitability, marketing, patient enrollment, staffing, leadership, expansion, real estate, and the financial choices behind growth or a potential sale. Episodes often work through a listener's real-world practice question, with the hosts weighing the numbers and trade-offs; interviews bring in dentists, consultants, and specialists in areas such as lending, marketing, technology, and practice operations.

The focus extends beyond business performance to burnout, family life, professional fulfillment, and the pressures dentists may... more

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1. Dental Practice Heroes
2. The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
3. Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership
4. The Dental CEO Podcast
5. Dentistry Made Simple with Dr. Tarun 'TBone' Agarwal

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Recent guests on Bulletproof Dental Practice include:

1. Ian de Jongh
2. Richard Low
3. Michael Notbohm
4. Chandler Wrightenberry
5. Zachary Kingsberg
6. Dr. Todd Christensen
7. Cary Brown
8. Anna Schultz

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