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Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership

Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network
Practice Management
Entrepreneurship
Dental Practice Management
Leadership
Analytics-Based Practice Management
Conflict Resolution
Dental Money Ball
Goal Setting
DSO
Dentistry
Team Culture
Practice Ownership
Personal Development
Dental Practice Ownership
Hygiene Management
Practice Transition
Scaling Businesses
Dental Assistants
Insurance Management
Personal Growth

A bootcamp in small business ownership and practice management for dentists, giving the new graduate a roadmap to successful practice ownership. We interview the best dentists, experts, consultants and more on our weekly show. Here's the topics we will be covering in our 8 Seasons: 1. First Years as a Dentist 2. Think Like a Business Owner 3. Money and Numbers 4. Startups, Acquisitions, and Partne... more

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Latest Episodes

Adding an associate sounds exciting—until everything breaks. Andrew and Caitlin unpack the “ugly duckling” stage: lost cases, team tension, delegation, and the systems you must fix.

Ask George on dental CPAs in practice ownership: tax planning, embezzlement prevention, deposit ratios, expense categories, and why operational KPIs matter more than accounting for growth.

George finally drops the answer: minority equity + a workhorse anchor doctor. If recruiting is your bottleneck, this episode shows how to expand reach and close the right hire.

A returning Practice Under Water guest breaks down five associate hires, rapid growth to $3M, and why scaling a dental practice can still trap owners in the chair.

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Recent Guests

Dr. Megan Timm
A dentist who transitioned from owning multiple practices to focusing on her hometown practice in Williamsburg.
Independent Dentist
Episode: Coaches Corner – Why What’s Next in Dentistry Isn’t Always More Practices: A Conversation with Dr. Megan Timm
Aditi Agarwal
General dentist with over 22 years of experience and co-founder of Practice by Numbers.
Practice by Numbers
Episode: Stop Practicing Blind: Embracing the Use of AI Dashboards for Analytics
Jill Hasselman
HR expert from HR for Health
HR for Health
Episode: Dentists Hate HR: The System That Actually Works
Clint Johnson
Expert in dental practice management and PPO optimization
Profitable PPOs
Episode: Taking the PPO Power Back: Clint Johnson’s Guide to Smarter Contracts
Scuba Steve
Dentist and practice owner who graduated in 2018
Episode: Practice Under Water with George – Scuba Steve Part 1
Richard May
VP of Business Development at Mango Voice
Mango Voice
Episode: Never Miss a Call Again: AI Solutions for Dental Practices
Cory Pinegar
Founder of Reach, specializing in virtual team solutions for dental practices
Reach
Episode: From Overhead to Opportunity: The Virtual Team Revolution in Dentistry
Dr. Simon Wu
A practicing dentist who acquired his own dental practice and successfully doubled its capacity in a short time.
Episode: Dr. Simon Wu: How He Doubled His Practice in 18 Months
Dr. Mohiuddin Ifaz
A dentist who took over a 40-year-old paper-based practice and transitioned it to a digital success.
Episode: From A Dinosaur Practice to Digital Success with Dr. Mohiuddin Ifaz

Hosts

George
Host with extensive involvement across the series, frequently discussing practice ownership, leadership, and business strategy.
Caitlin Embry
Co-host focused on practice ownership, staffing and systems, often exploring multi-practice dynamics and rural/owner challenges.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 654 ratings
  • Best Dental Podcast!

    This is honestly the best dental podcast. I’ve listened to others and they don’t compare. I’ve been a faithful listener for years and each episode I learn new stuff. Keep up the great work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Daryl Carr, DDS
    United Statesa month ago
  • Highly recommend

    Love listening to this podcast. I am currently a dental student and find this podcast beneficial for future practice ownership!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cjallard
    United States3 months ago
  • Confused

    What happened to Scott Leune?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Kirby F.
    United Statesa year ago
  • Forget Shared Practices

    After hearing the billionaire podcast, I lost all respect for Shared Practices. The owners are complete sociopaths.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Justin0980898
    United States2 years ago
  • Skeptical

    They teach good principles, but I’ve personally heard a lot of horror stories from their past staff members. Stories of practices that suddenly close giving no notice to patients or staff, broken promises, and a general vibe of not being as patient-centered as they claim to be.

    Again, I feel like the principles they teach are good, but it may be beneficial to have a healthy dose of skepticism due to their real-world actions.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MarathonMills
    United States2 years ago

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The show is packed with usable, actionable content for building and owning a practice.
Great resource for dental students and new owners seeking practical business education.
Overall, audiences appreciate the focus on real-world growth, leadership, and systems in dentistry.
There are some negative opinions about the brand history, with concerns raised by reviewers, which may color perceptions of the show.

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Practice Under Water - The Anchor Dentist Plan That Can Unlock a $4–5M Dental Practice - Part 1
Q: What has Nate tried with associates, and what were the outcomes?
Nate has tried five different associates since 2021, with a mix of maternity leaves, culture-fit issues, and productivity problems; several left due to not meeting the long-term needs, highlighting a need for better selection and onboarding.
Practice Under Water - The Anchor Dentist Plan That Can Unlock a $4–5M Dental Practice - Part 1
Q: What is the core challenge Nate is facing with building a sustainable group practice?
Nate struggles to maintain stable doctor productivity due to frequent turnover and the yo-yo schedule of four to two days a week, which disrupts consistency and profitability; the recommended path involves a more deliberate, long-term ownership-oriented structure.
Practice Under Water - The Anchor Dentist Plan That Can Unlock a $4–5M Dental Practice - Part 2
Q: What is the core issue preventing Nate from achieving long-term stability?
The core issue is finding and securing a high-caliber anchor dentist who will take minority equity and drive sustained growth, rather than relying on fluctuating associates; without that anchor, production and staffing remain unstable.
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 2
Q: How do you pay yourself?
Bob pays himself a certain percentage of what he collects, similar to how he would pay an associate.
Practice Under Water – How an $8M Multi-Location Owner Gains Clarity and Reclaims Control – Part 2
Q: What has been taxing about growth to date?
The taxing has been a combination of different things, including financial stress and the emotional burden of rapid growth.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Shared Practices

What is Shared Practices about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A pragmatic show focused on turning dental practice ownership into an achievable roadmap. Discussion across episodes centers on ownership viability, leadership, systems, data, technology, growth strategies, and the business side of dentistry. Guests typically include practice owners, dental entrepreneurs, HR and operations experts, and innovators who share actionable tips for scaling, staffing, and leveraging technology. The format often blends real-world growth stories with tactical guidance on profitability, patient management, and team leadership, making it valuable for dentists considering ownership or looking to optimize an existing practice. A standout aspect is the recurring emphasis on systems, accountability, and a healthy ownershi... more

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1. Dental Practice Heroes
2. The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
3. The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists
4. The Dental CEO Podcast
5. Bulletproof Dental Practice

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Shared Practices launched 10 years ago and published 719 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Shared Practices include:

1. Dr. Megan Timm
2. Aditi Agarwal
3. Jill Hasselman
4. Clint Johnson
5. Scuba Steve
6. Richard May
7. Cory Pinegar
8. Dr. Simon Wu

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