
Guiding you from associate to grand opening. The Startup Dentist podcast is the only podcast that helps Associate Dentists go from practice, to profit, to purpose in their journey to open their own dental practice startup. With more successful dental startups than anyone else, your host Stephen Trutter is here to share all that he, and the Ideal Practices team, have learned over the years of openi... more
| Publishes | Twice monthly | Episodes | 50 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | BusinessEntrepreneurship | |||

Most dental startups spend hours picking chair fabric and five minutes on culture. Then they open, patients can feel it, and the experience they meant to create gets defined for them by accident. On this episode of The Startup Dentist, Stephen Trutte... more
Dental insurance isn't really insurance. It's closer to a coupon, and the second a new owner starts credentialing with every plan they can get into, they've made three quiet trade-offs that will define their dental practice for the next decade. In th... more
Fifteen years ago, Dr. Gus stood up at a campfire on the last night of a diabetes summer camp and promised he'd be part of that community forever. He was a college kid. He hadn't even decided he wanted to be a dentist yet. But he meant every word. To... more
The biggest myth in dental startups is this: if you're smart, motivated, and willing to work hard, you can figure it out by yourself. That's exactly the mindset that got you through dental school. It's also the mindset behind the most expensive, most... more
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I've been listening to Jayme's content for years, went to his course, and am in the middle of my startup. His advice has been invaluable. Definitely worth listening too if you are considering a startup.
Grateful to Jamey and his team for all the insights and advice they provide to startups. We need young dental entrepreneurs to keep paving the way forward, inventing and innovating. This powerful podcast helps ensure their future is bright.
This is super resource for associate dentists looking to understand the proper steps of starting successfully!
Jayme is an incredibly intelligent host with a lot of gems for the dental profession. It’s great to hear from his experience in how he has helped dentists be successful!
I’ve heard Jayme and the Ideal Practices team share their message for over 4 years. During that time I’ve watched as associate dentists opened their own practices following the info here launch and thrive.
If you’re an associate and want to be a business owner this podcast is a must!
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This show centers on turning dental associates into practice owners, with a strong emphasis on building sustainable, patient-centered startups through practical business systems, community engagement, and thoughtful financing. Across episodes, listeners get frameworks for site selection, cash flow, hiring, leadership, and marketing that move beyond clinical skills to scalable practices, often illustrated with real-world startup stories. A standout theme is balancing speed with depth—prioritizing meaningful patient relationships, team empowerment, and long-term purpose over quick wins. Notable is the consistent focus on actionable steps, mentorship, and resources (books, live events) to support aspiring dental entrepreneurs.
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