Just a Couple of Dentists

Just a Couple of Dentists
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Just a Couple of Dentists is here to cut out all the noise with unfiltered conversations on everything dental. Hosted by two dentists who’ve done it all - startups, the military, building software, and somehow staying married to each other - this podcast dives into the real topics that are facing dentists today.

  1. 4D AGO

    What ACTUALLY Happens After You Sell to a DSO

    Everyone talks about the multiple. Nobody talks about what happens after the money hits your bank account. In this episode with Deren Flesher, we break down what life actually looks like after you sell to a DSO: • Minority ownership and what that really means • 2–5 year employment agreements • Recap cycles explained • What roles and responsibilities you can expect after selling • When your practice gets too big for a private buyer • How to build a practice that can run without you If you’re thinking about selling at some point, make sure to listen! Sponsors Darkhorse Tech Your dental office is most vulnerable when you’re not there — nights, weekends, holidays. That’s when hackers strike. Darkhorse monitors your practice 24/7 — not just 9–5. Mention Just a Couple of Dentists and get your first month free. 👉 darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments We switched after almost signing with the wrong company and it saved us over $20,000 in credit card fees. Listeners get an exclusive deal: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction. No other hidden fees. If you’re still paying traditional merchant rates, you’re just lighting money on fire. 👉 nadapayments.com

    43 min

  2. FEB 10

    What You Want to Comment on Facebook (But Won’t) — So We Did (ft. Brennon Dean and Deren Flesher)

    There are certain posts that blow up in dental Facebook groups. Lots of likes. Lots of agreement. And a lot of people quietly thinking… ehh, not sure about that. In this episode, we talk about the stuff most dentists won’t comment publicly but definitely talk about offline. We bounce around a few topics, including: The hygiene pay debate and why it feels broken Non-competes and why people freak out about them Why so many dentists keep looking for a way “out” Why celebrating staff birthdays doesn't REALLY improve culture Thanks to our sponsors Darkhorse Tech IT and security built for dental offices. First month is free for listeners. https://darkhorsetech.com Nadapayments Payment processing that helps practices cut credit card fees. Listener offer: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction https://nadapayments.com

    1h 8m

  3. FEB 3

    The EASIEST Way to Save over $20,000 in 2026! (ft. nadapayments)

    Merchant fees are one of the most ignored line items in a dental practice. In this episode, Eric and Alex bring on Roman and Steven from nadapayments to break down how credit card surcharging actually works, what’s legal, what’s sketchy, and how practices can eliminate most processing fees without upsetting patients or risking compliance issues. They walk through real numbers, common fears dentists have, and the exact front-desk scripting that makes this a non-issue in real life. No matter if you're doing $500k a year or $5 million, this is one of the simplest changes you can make to improve cash flow in your practice. Sponsor shoutout This episode is sponsored by nadapayments, the merchant services provider Eric and Alex actually use in their own practices. Listener offer: $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction, no other fees. Learn more or request a demo: https://nadapayments.com Also sponsored by Darkhorse Tech — the dental IT team that helps protect practices from hacks, downtime, and security headaches. Listener offer: First month of service free. Learn more: https://darkhorsetech.com

    46 min

  4. JAN 27

    How to Spot a Bad Investment Straight From a Former Federal Prosecutor (ft. Jason Covert)

    Dentists get pitched a lot of “can’t-miss” investment opportunities. Real estate. Private funds. Side deals. “Exclusive” opportunities that somehow always land in your inbox. In this episode, we sit down with Jason Covert, an attorney who previously prosecuted fraud cases, to break down how bad deals actually work and what to look for before you wire money. We talk through: Why dentists are prime targets for alternative investments The biggest red flags hidden inside private placement memorandums (PPMs) Why the use of funds section really matters How salespeople (not owners) often pitch investments What questions you should always ask a sponsor When it makes sense to hire a lawyer and when it probably doesn’t How influencers and promoters end up getting sued The difference between being named in a lawsuit and actually being liable A Special Thank You to Our Sponsors Darkhorse Tech Darkhorse Tech handles your IT — the stuff that has to work every day but usually doesn’t get attention until something breaks. They help practices with: IT support Network setup Security (without scare tactics) Making sure your systems actually work the way they’re supposed to And they explain things in plain English, not IT jargon. 👉 First month of service is free 🔗 https://darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments NADA Payments helps practices pass the credit card processing fee to the patient the right way, without sketchy contracts or surprise fees. The practice pays: $25/month 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction No other fees That’s it. If your merchant statement looks like it was designed to confuse you, this is worth a look. 🔗 https://nadapayments.com

    49 min

  5. JAN 20

    How He Gets 90% of Hygiene Patients to Show Up (ft. Dr. Chris Green)

    In this episode of Just a Couple of Dentists, we sit down with Dr. Chris Green to break down one of the biggest silent killers in dental practices right now: hygiene no-shows. A lot of offices brag about high reappointment rates but that doesn’t matter if patients don’t actually show up. Chris walks through the exact system his practice uses to consistently run a 90%+ hygiene show rate, even in a world where patients cancel last minute, ignore calls, and treat appointments like optional calendar holds. We get into: The difference between reappointment rate vs. show rate (and why most practices track the wrong thing) Why unconfirmed appointments should come off the schedule The 48-hour cancellation policy that actually works The confirmation cadence that prevents last-minute no-shows Why a simple “see you in 2 hours” text makes a real difference How assigning ONE owner to a system changes execution What to do when patients cancel anyway and how to try to save the appointment How to fill hygiene holes when cancellations happen A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors Darkhorse Tech If your IT only gets attention when something breaks, that’s a problem. Darkhorse actually owns your tech — cybersecurity, backups, compliance, and support — so it doesn’t fall through the cracks. 👉 First month of service is free for our listeners. 🔗 https://darkhorsetech.com NADA Payments Credit card fees are one of the quietest leaks in a dental practice. NADA flips the model so patients cover the credit card fee instead of the practice — without sketchy contracts or junk fees. Our listener offer: $25/month 1.5% + $0.25 on debit only No other fees 🔗 https://nadapayments.com

    50 min

  6. JAN 13

    We Talk Divorce, Prenups, and How Things Really Play Out with an Expert Divorce Attorney (ft. Sarah Engelbert)

    What actually happens when dentists get divorced? We brought on Sarah Engelbert, a family law attorney in California, to walk through what divorce looks like when you’re a dentist — especially when there’s a practice, real income, and real exposure involved. We talk about things most dentists don’t think about until it’s too late: How divorce actually works in community property states like California What’s considered separate vs shared — and how people accidentally blur that line What happens to a dental practice in a divorce Why courts don’t care about gender, only income When emotions help (rarely) and when they hurt Why most dentist divorces end in settlement after a lot of money is already gone What movies like Marriage Story get right — and very wrong So if you're a dentist looking to get divorced 😂, make sure to check out this episode! A Special Thanks to Our Sponsors! Nadapayments If you’re still paying standard credit card fees, this is worth a look. With Nadapayments, your practice pays $25/month and 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction — no other fees. That’s it. Check them out at nadapayments.com Darkhorse Tech Dental IT without the nonsense. They handle your systems, security, and support so tech doesn’t become another problem to manage. First month of service is free. Darkhorsetech.com

    50 min

  7. JAN 6

    How to Make Sure 100% of Your Patient Calls Get Answered (ft. Cory Pinegar and Dr. Deren Flesher)

    About 32% of phone calls go unanswered in the average dental office. After hours? It’s basically zero. On this episode, we talk through why the front desk model most offices still use just can’t keep up anymore, what COVID permanently changed, and why missing calls isn’t about a lack of effort...it’s about the system. We’re joined by Cory Pinegar, whose company Reach hires and trains virtual assistants for dental offices, and Deren Flesher, founder of Airo Dental, an AI receptionist platform. Together, we debate what still needs a human, what doesn’t, and how practices are combining VAs and AI to realistically get to a 100% call answer rate. A Big Thank You to our Sponsors! Darkhorse Tech — The Dental IT company we've used in our practices for years and trust. Listeners get their first month free with Darkhorse https://darkhorsetech.com Nadapayments — simple, transparent payment processing. They've saved us over $20,000 in the first year. Listeners get to start at $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction. No other fees. https://nadapayments.com

    46 min

  8. 12/30/2025

    How Buyers Really Value Your Practice (ft. John Wloderek)

    How buyers value a dental practice is very different from how most owners think. In this episode, Eric and Alex are joined by John Wloderek, the dental broker who sold their practices, to explain how buyers actually evaluate deals. They break down which numbers matter, which upgrades don’t move the needle, and why maintaining predictability and clean financials often matters more than last-minute improvements. The conversation covers staffing, supplies, labs, expansions, marketing, rent, collections, and timing — along with how buyer expectations have changed since 2021–2022. John also shares what the current market looks like and why many sellers are waiting for what could be a busier 2026. This episode is about understanding the buyer’s mindset before you spend money you won’t get back. Quick thanks to the sponsors that support the show: Sponsors: Darkhorse Tech — proactive dental IT support. First month is free for listeners. https://darkhorsetech.com Nadapayments — straightforward pricing that helps reduce credit card processing costs. $25/month + 1.5% + $0.25 per debit transaction https://nadapayments.com

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Just a Couple of Dentists is here to cut out all the noise with unfiltered conversations on everything dental. Hosted by two dentists who’ve done it all - startups, the military, building software, and somehow staying married to each other - this podcast dives into the real topics that are facing dentists today.

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    Just a Couple of Dentists
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    2024 - 2026
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