Bonded Podcast

Tanner and Remington Townsend
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Every week: raw advice, real interviews, and the strategies no one else will tell you. No fluff. No theory. Just the stuff that works.Bonded helps dentists, hygienists, assistants, and offices hire and get hired faster—with transparent pay, real profiles, and direct chat. Weekly hotseats, interviews and practice evals fix real dental job problems on-air so you can copy-paste what works. No Fluff. Just actionable advice.

Episodes

  1. Jan 20

    How To Get Your First Dental Job In 30 Days (Step-by-Step Plan)

    How To Get Your First Dental Job In 30 Days (Step-by-Step Plan) Stop scrolling job boards and waiting for a callback. Most dental students and professionals approach the job search the slow way—sending random resumes and hoping for the best. In this video, we’re breaking down the exact math and daily action plan you need to secure a dental job offer in just 30 days. Whether you are a D4 student, a new grad associate, or a dental hygienist, this system removes the guesswork and turns your job search into a predictable numbers game. In this video, you’ll learn: The Outreach Math: Why you don't have a "job problem," you have a "volume problem." A 30-Day Calendar: Exactly what to do in Week 1, 2, 3, and 4. The "Magic" Scripts: Copy-paste templates for your first DM, the 5-day follow-up, and the post-interview thank you. The Comparison Framework: How to evaluate offers based on pay, schedule, and non-competes. 🚀 READY TO START?Don't do this the hard way. Download Bonded to see offices with transparent pay ranges, chat directly with owners, and use our offer calculators.👉 Download Bonded Here: https://bonded-dental.com/

    11 min

  2. Jan 7

    The 30-Day Onboarding Secret to 2x Dental Profits

    Most dental practices don’t lose money on recruiting.They lose it in the first 90 days after a hire starts. In this episode, we break down the $103,000 hiring mistake most dental offices make and show you how to stop the bleeding by fixing onboarding, not hiring faster. You’ll learn: Why the first 90 days are the most expensive part of hiring How to calculate your true onboarding ramp cost per role What “activation” actually means for assistants, hygienists, and front desk staff How to design a simple 30/60/90 plan that gets new hires productive faster The exact metrics you should track to cut early turnover in half If you’re hiring dental assistants, hygienists, or front desk staff and wondering why productivity lags or new hires don’t stick, this episode gives you the framework to fix it. Hiring isn’t broken. Slow activation is. Use this episode to turn onboarding into a repeatable system that reduces turnover, speeds up productivity, and increases profit per hire.

    11 min

  3. 12/31/2025

    Why Hiring a Hygienist Costs You $103,483 (And How to Fix It)

    Are you tired of "Desperation Hiring"? Most dentists think a new hire costs a few thousand dollars in job board fees. They’re wrong. When you factor in lost production, ramp-up time, and turnover, a single empty chair is a six-figure leak in your practice. In this podcast, I’m breaking down the "Talent Machine" the exact framework we use at Bonded to treat recruiting like patient acquisition. If you want to stop chasing "unicorns" and start building a predictable funnel of high-performing talent, this is for you. How much is your empty chair actually costing you? Use our free calculator to find your practice's hidden hiring tax:👉https://main-talent-cac-calculator-dental-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/

    17 min

  4. 12/23/2025

    Practice Spotlight:The Innovative Approach of Mortenson Dental Partners

    In this episode of the Bonded Dental Podcast we interview Bill Becknell, the president of Mortenson Dental Partners. Bill shares his unique journey from the grocery industry to dentistry, highlighting the distinctive ownership structure of Mortenson Dental, which is 100% doctor and employee owned. He discusses the company's commitment to a doctor-centric approach, innovative patient interaction methods, and the importance of building a strong culture within dental practices. Bill also touches on the future innovations in patient scheduling and communication, emphasizing the value of listening to team members and fostering a supportive environment for both doctors and staff. If you want to get in contact with Mortenson Dental Partners you can find them at mortensondentalpartners.com. Or you can reach out to recruiting@mdp.net

    41 min

  5. 12/12/2025

    How To Know Exactly When Your Practice Needs More Staff

    Link to Calculator- https://main-staffing-trigger-v3-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/ Link to Create a Free Bonded account- ⁠https://bonded-dental.com⁠ Most practices hire too late or too early because they rely on gut feelings instead of math. The Staffing Triggers Calculator fixes that by showing you the exact moment your practice needs to add another assistant, hygienist, or front desk team member. In this episode I break down how the calculator works, what inputs matter most, and why the right hire at the right time increases production, reduces burnout, and improves patient flow. You will learn how to calculate true capacity, identify workload bottlenecks, and determine when an additional team member will pay for themselves. If you want a clearer, more profitable way to make hiring decisions, this tool gives you the answer.

    4 min

  6. 12/11/2025

    The Truth About Your W2 Income as Dental Staff

    Most dental staff think their hourly rate or salary tells them what they make. It does not. Real take home changes when you factor in taxes, PTO, unpaid time, overtime rules, and the actual number of paid hours you work. In this episode I break down the Staff W2 Take Home Calculator and show you how to turn your job into one real number that reflects what you actually earn. I explain how the calculator works, why most staff overestimate their income by five to twenty percent, and how a simple set of inputs can reveal thousands of dollars in hidden differences between jobs. If you want clarity about your compensation, this tool gives you the truth in seconds. Calculator link- https://main-w-2-take-home-calculator-for-dental-staff-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/ Create a free bonded account- ⁠https://bonded-dental.com⁠

    3 min

  7. 12/10/2025

    Dentists, Do You Know What Your True Take Home Pay Is?

    Most associates have no idea what they actually take home. They look at their percentage or daily rate and guess. That guess is usually off by ten to thirty percent. In this episode I break down the Associate Dentist Take Home Calculator and show you how to turn your job offer into one real number that tells you the truth about your income. We look at collections, lab fees, adjusted production, PTO, working days, taxes, and how each one changes your take home in ways most dentists never calculate. I also walk through an example so you can see how a contract that looks great on paper can pay far less in reality. If you want clarity before you sign your next contract, this tool is the fastest way to find out what you are really being paid. Click here for the calculator https://main-bonded-associate-dentist-take-home-calculato-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/ Click here to make a free account with Bonded https://bonded-dental.com⁠

    4 min

  8. 12/06/2025

    Hiring a Hygienist or Assistant Could Be Costing You 10,000 to 40,000 Dollars. Here Is How to Know.

    Bonded Talent CAC Calculator: https://main-talent-cac-calculator-dental-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/ Most dental offices guess what it costs to hire someone. That guess is wrong.In reality, the true cost to acquire talent is usually two to five times higher than what owners think. Between job board fees, agency fees, lost production, open chair time, onboarding, and turnover, the total cost can reach tens of thousands of dollars before the right person even walks in the door.So we built the Cost to Acquire Talent Calculator.A simple tool that shows you the full financial impact of hiring a hygienist, assistant, front desk team member, or associate. No guessing. No hidden math. Just inputs, real numbers, and a final cost that reflects the true investment of hiring.In this episode, I break down:What the Cost to Acquire Talent Calculator IsA clear financial model that calculates your real hiring cost by adding acquisition costs, onboarding time, lost productivity, and turnover risk.Why It MattersOwners routinely underestimate hiring costs. They think it is a few hundred dollars in job ads.In reality, the number is often ten thousand to forty thousand dollars when factoring in:Posting and advertising feesTime spent reviewing candidatesLost production from open rolesRamp up timeTrainingEarly turnoverThis calculator exposes the real number so you can make better decisions and improve retention.How to Use ItI walk through each input and explain how the calculator builds the final cost.Then I run a full example so you can see exactly how quickly the total can rise and how the tool highlights your most expensive bottlenecks.Who This HelpsPractice owners trying to control overheadOffice managers who handle hiringAssociates thinking about starting or buying a practiceAny dental professional who wants to understand the true financial impact of staffing decisionsKnowing your cost to acquire talent helps you:Budget accuratelyHire more strategicallyImprove retentionUnderstand the ROI of your teamProtect profitabilityIf you want a clearer, more predictable business, it starts with knowing what every hire actually costs you.

    11 min

  9. 12/06/2025

    This One Tool Can Save You 500K or More When Buying a Dental Practice.

    Practice Deal Score Calculator:https://main-bonded-practice-score-135248227012.us-west1.run.app/ Most dentists buy a practice the same way people buy houses. Emotion first, math second. That is how they overpay, get stuck in low profit offices, or walk into a ticking time bomb of overhead, staffing, or demand problems. So we built a solution.The Bonded Practice Scorecard. A simple, brutally honest calculator that tells you if a practice is a winner, a risk, or a walk away now situation. In this episode, I break down: A valuation shortcut that distills revenue, EBITDA, overhead, operations, doctor compensation, and risk factors into one score and a realistic value estimate. No brokers. No sales pitch. No fluffy multipliers.Just numbers, score, and conclusion. Whether you are buying, selling, or trying to understand how your practice performs, this tool helps you identify financial strengths and weaknesses. It shows where money is leaking.It reveals profit opportunities.It gives you leverage in negotiations.It protects buyers from bad deals.It gives sellers a roadmap to increase practice value. Dentists lose hundreds of thousands of dollars simply because they do not know what to look for. This fixes that. I walk through every field in the calculator, explain how the scoring works, and show you how to interpret the output.Then I plug in a realistic example so you can see exactly how fast and easy it is to determine whether a practice is worth pursuing. Dentists looking to buy a practice.Owners wanting to increase practice value.Associates deciding whether to acquire the office they work in.Anyone who wants a real, math based valuation instead of guesswork. If practice ownership is in your future, this tool will save you from expensive mistakes and help you move toward deals that increase your income, freedom, and long term wealth.

    9 min

  10. 12/06/2025

    Why We Built Bonded… And What This Podcast Will Do For Your Career

    Most dental podcasts talk about dentistry.We built one to help you win in it. In this first episode, we break down exactly what the Bonded Dental App is, why we created it, and how it’s changing the way dentists, hygienists, assistants, front office teams, and practice owners connect with jobs and talent. No middlemen. No guessing. No outdated listings. Just transparent matching that actually works. Then we outline the three episode types you’ll get every week: Short, actionable breakdowns you can implement the same day hiring, job hunting, compensation, practice buying, practice selling, negotiation, leadership, and more.No theory. Only moves that improve your income or your quality of life. We evaluate real practices, real job offers, and real opportunities submitted by our audience.We show you how to spot red flags, identify upside, and calculate whether it’s a career-maker or a career-wrecker. We interview practice owners, DSOs, and teams who are doing things differently.They share what’s working, what’s broken, and what they wish every dentist or team member understood before joining a practice. If you’re in dentistry and want to make smarter decisions, earn more, avoid bad opportunities, and find the right practice or the right people this podcast is built for you. Learn more at: https://bonded-dental.com

    9 min
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Every week: raw advice, real interviews, and the strategies no one else will tell you. No fluff. No theory. Just the stuff that works.Bonded helps dentists, hygienists, assistants, and offices hire and get hired faster—with transparent pay, real profiles, and direct chat. Weekly hotseats, interviews and practice evals fix real dental job problems on-air so you can copy-paste what works. No Fluff. Just actionable advice.

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  • Creator
    Tanner and Remington Townsend
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    10
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    © Tanner and Remington Townsend
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    Bonded Podcast