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The Making of a Dental Startup

Ashley Joves
Dental Startups
Bloom Dental Co.
Dentistry
Smile & Co
Bloom Dental Co
Entrepreneurship
Cosmetic Dentistry
Branding
Dental Startup
Evelina Smiles
Dental Practice
Dental Industry
Cancer
Dental Education
Adult Orthodontics
Dental Practice Management
Oral Cancer
Multiple Locations Management
Elevation Orthodontics
Studio 8E8

The Making Of a Dental Startup is the podcast for dental owners and associates building something real. Hosted by Dr. Ashley Joves, each week we go behind the scenes of real dental practice builds, real numbers, real mistakes, no fluff. New episodes weekly.

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Latest Episodes

Dr. Nate Jeal and Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen have opened seven dental practices, and on their newest build, the only original hire still on the team after 13 months is their AI agent, Sally. In this episode, Ashley talks with them about designing The Smile ... more

What's Happening Behind the Scenes: A Life Update from Ashley and Collin

Ashley and Collin skip the business talk for a catch-up on what life has looked like behind the podcast lately, from Ashley's return to full-time dentistry to the habits both o... more

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Moving the Goalpost: Ashley's Talk at the Dentist Money Summit

Ashley shares the talk she gave at Dentist Advisors' Dentist Money Summit. The team asked for a talk on having your business under control and not moving the goalpost. She gave the oppos... more

The Making Of Smile & Co. — The Art of the Yes: Communication, Selling, and Reading the Room

Ashley and Collin catch up after a busy stretch away from recording, starting with Smile & Co.'s first full team meeting in a long time. What follows is a d... more

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Recent Guests

Nate Jeal
Dentist, Sally AI co-founder and CEO, and dental practice owner
Sally AI
Episode: Dr. Nate Jeal and Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen of CallSally on Building a Practice That Never Misses a Call
Bao-Tran Nguyen
Dentist, Sally AI head of brand, and dental practice owner
Sally AI
Episode: Dr. Nate Jeal and Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen of CallSally on Building a Practice That Never Misses a Call
Paula Cohen Schlemmer
Periodontist launching a specialist startup
North Star Implants & Periodontics
Episode: The Making Of North Star Implants & Periodontics with Dr. Paula Cohen Schlemmer
Michael Arias
Founder of The Dental Marketer
The Dental Marketer
Episode: Back Where It Started: Ashley Reunites with Michael Arias of The Dental Marketer
Ashley Joves
Founder/CEO of Smile & Co, host of The Making of a Dental Startup
Smile & Co
Episode: Back Where It Started: Ashley Reunites with Michael Arias of The Dental Marketer
Rich Constantine
Guest of honor, dentist and founder/owner involved in Evelina Smiles
Evelina Smiles
Episode: The Making Of Evelina Smiles - FIVE
Josh Scott
Founder of Studio 8E8, branding expert
Studio 8E8
Episode: The Making Of Evelina Smiles | Branding, Marketing, and Building Something That Lasts with Josh Scott of Studio 8E8
Dr. Rich Constantine
Dentist, founder of Evelina Smiles
Episode: The Making Of Evelina Smiles - FOUR
Toni Torres
Founder of Bloom Dental Co.
Bloom Dental Co.
Episode: The Marketing Truth Every Startup Doc Needs to Hear | Josh Scott of Studio 8E8 and Dr. Toni of Bloom Dental Co.

Host

Ashley Joves
Host with deep involvement in branding and startup growth; co-host and practitioner.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 33 ratings
  • I’m not alone

    The making of a start up is informative and inspiring at the same time. It also reminds me that I am not on this journey alone! Ashley does a great job at bringing on speakers that truly provide value for us Dental folks. Love, love, looooove!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jxmeran
    United States4 years ago
  • Great podcast

    Thanks for sharing this journey

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gave rizza
    United States5 years ago
  • So much fun

    Listening to Dr. Ashley's story these past few years has been so informative and so much fun!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PainDocB
    United States6 years ago
  • Love it!

    Love Dr. Ashley and Michael discussing her start up. I’m starting with season 1 and feel like I missed out so many years’ worth of great content!! But, it’s all good 😊

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dr.deshpande
    United States6 years ago
  • Real life content

    Amazing content that inspires me to hopefully open my own Dental office soon. Great to hear raw and unfiltered stories from the docs! Been listening since the beginning and always can’t wait for the next episode to drop.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Eto33
    United States7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive feedback highlights helpful branding and marketing perspectives for dental startups.
Guests consistently bring practical, actionable insights for dental practice launches.
Feedback notes strong emphasis on community and sustainable growth over flashy gimmicks.
The host's transparency about challenges and personal journeys resonates with listeners and potential guests.
Listeners appreciate the candid, no-nonsense startup storytelling and real-world numbers.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Dr. Nate Jeal and Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen of CallSally on Building a Practice That Never Misses a Call
Q: When did texting go live with Sally?
Jeal says the texting feature launched at the end of August. In August and September, Sally booked more than 40 patients by text at The Smile Formula, responding instantly to leads from Meta, website forms, and the practice CRM.
Dr. Nate Jeal and Dr. Bao-Tran Nguyen of CallSally on Building a Practice That Never Misses a Call
Q: When you set out to build a high-level, high-touch dental startup with AI at the center, can you walk us through that decision process?
Jeal says he began building Sally more than a year before The Smile Formula opened, adapting the communication and case-acceptance methods they teach to an AI agent that could speak with patients and help book appointments. Nguyen emphasizes selecting a few practical AI uses that reduce staff workload and involving the team in deciding what to adopt.
Michelin Star Moves: The Smile Design Process
Q: How does the design process ensure the final result aligns with patient expectations?
The hosts describe a collaborative, multi-step process involving virtual consultations, in-person photos, Kois-based measurements, iterative designs with a ceramist, and mock-ups before any permanent changes, with explicit emphasis on setting expectations from the start.
Michelin Star Moves: The Smile Design Process
Q: When did you know that you wanted to do cosmetics and build that into your practice?
She explains that her interest in aesthetics began in dental school through an honors aesthetics program and was nurtured by mentorship and a residency that exposed her to intensive cosmetic cases, ultimately leading to Smile & Co in 2017.
Back Where It Started: Ashley Reunites with Michael Arias of The Dental Marketer
Q: What final piece of advice would you give to listeners about balancing growth with life priorities?
Give yourself the ability to transition, redefine what 'enough' means, and build a support community so you're not practicing alone; focus on systems and people to enable freedom and fulfillment.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Making of a Dental Startup

What is The Making of a Dental Startup about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show targets dental practice owners and aspiring startup founders, delivering behind-the-scenes stories of starting and scaling dental startups. Episodes emphasize real numbers, practical operations, branding, marketing, and team culture, with a focus on local market dynamics, budgeting, and patient experience. A standout aspect is the blend of clinician-led entrepreneurship with hands-on operations, design decisions, and founder-level reflections on resilience and sustainable growth. The format often pairs practicing dentists with branding and marketing experts, yielding actionable takeaways for listeners considering new practice launches or growth pivots, and it frequently features candid lessons from first-principle launches and sca... more

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Recent guests on The Making of a Dental Startup include:

1. Nate Jeal
2. Bao-Tran Nguyen
3. Paula Cohen Schlemmer
4. Michael Arias
5. Ashley Joves
6. Rich Constantine
7. Josh Scott
8. Dr. Rich Constantine

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