Operatory Empires

Jackson Scheidhauer
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Conversations with business-minded people in the dental space.

Episodes

  1. 3 DAYS AGO

    011: Owning a $10M Pediatric & Ortho Office | Dr. Rob Mansman

    Free Disability/Malpractice Insurance Quote: bit.ly/JACKRKT Refinance with Sofi Here for up to $1000! Dr. Rob Mansman is a pediatric dentist that lives in Ft. Lauderdale, FL but practices in Frederick, MD. He has built a pediatric practice that did $3 million when he bought it to a $10 million ortho/peds combined office. In this episode he shares advice for future pediatric dentists, what to look out for when managing staff, and why a good office manager is so important. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    54 min
  2. 010: How To Grow to 17 Practices Without Burning Out| Dr. Ryan Smith

    23 FEB

    010: How To Grow to 17 Practices Without Burning Out| Dr. Ryan Smith

    Dr. Ryan Smith's Business Development Course: https://courses.ryansmithdds.com/a/2148232620/5huzLLPL RK Tongue Insurance Link (Free Quote!): https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dVj0fKg Dr. Ryan Smith’s YouTube: https://youtube.com/@ryansmithdds?si=l7bnak6zdTtVgLh9 Dr. Ryan Smith is a dentist who was able to grow to 17 practices, as well as start a centralized call center, dental lab, dental assisting school, and dental supply company for his practices. He now helps dentists grow and become the CEO of their practice through his business development course. Email Us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    41 min
  3. 009: Why More Dentists Should Start Clear Aligners | Dr. Avi Patel

    16 FEB

    009: Why More Dentists Should Start Clear Aligners | Dr. Avi Patel

    RK Tongue Insurance Link (Free Quote): https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dVj0fKg⁠ SoFi Link for $1000: https://www.sofi.com/invite/medical-student-loans?gcp=1308b767-a53f-4468-b1e0-35249969e0ec&isAliasGcp=false Dr. Avi Patel is the Founder of Clear Aligner Advisor, a company that helps dentists start and have success implementing clear aligners in their practice. In this episode, we talk about how to decide what to prioritize in school, when to start learning about clear aligners, why some dentists fail with clear aligners, and much more! Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    54 min
  4. 008: Becoming a 27 Year Old Practice Owner | Dr. Aubree Capen

    9 FEB

    008: Becoming a 27 Year Old Practice Owner | Dr. Aubree Capen

    RK Tongue Insurance: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/sl/dVj0fKg⁠ Refinance with SoFi for up to $1000: https://www.sofi.com/invite/medical-student-loans?gcp=1308b767-a53f-4468-b1e0-35249969e0ec&isAliasGcp=false Dr. Aubree Capen is a general dentist in Michigan who became a practice owner at 27 years old. In this episode, we talk about how she gained the clinical skills to own so quickly after school, the traits needed to be a good leader, and how to view debt as a tool rather than a burden. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    1h 2m
  5. 007: Gaining 1.9M Followers and Becoming a Young Practice Owner | Dr. David Cohen

    1 FEB

    007: Gaining 1.9M Followers and Becoming a Young Practice Owner | Dr. David Cohen

    Use my SoFi invite link to earn a $1,000 bonus!: https://www.sofi.com/invite/medical-student-loans?gcp=1308b767-a53f-4468-b1e0-35249969e0ec&isAliasGcp=false Dr. David Cohen is a dentist and the owner of Alluna Dental in Los Angeles, CA. He is also a content creator, growing to over 1.9 million followers on tiktok. In this episode, we discuss the transition from dental school to private practice, and all of the difficulties that come with becoming a practice owner. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    45 min
  6. 006: Starting a Mouthguard Company and Owning a Practice | Dr. George Garbis

    26 JAN

    006: Starting a Mouthguard Company and Owning a Practice | Dr. George Garbis

    SoFi Link: https://www.sofi.com/invite/medical-student-loans?gcp=1308b767-a53f-4468-b1e0-35249969e0ec&isAliasGcp=false ThermoPact: https://thermopact.com/pages/the-science Dr. George Garbis is a practice owner in Columbia, MD and also started a mouthguard company called Thermopact, which changes color when the athletes mouth temperature gets too high. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    35 min
  7. 005: Investing in Stocks and Real Estate As a Dentist | Dr. Mike Mackney "Invest With a DDS"

    19 JAN

    005: Investing in Stocks and Real Estate As a Dentist | Dr. Mike Mackney "Invest With a DDS"

    Rate and Follow the podcast if you enjoyed! Find Dr. Mackney Here: https://www.investwithadds.com/ Dr. Mike Mackney is a dentist that has focused on growing his wealth through real estate and stocks over practice ownership. In this episode, we talk through each option and which is the most passive. Email Us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    29 min
  8. 004: Building Comfort Dental to $500M/year and 175+ Practices | Dr. Rick Kushner

    12 JAN

    004: Building Comfort Dental to $500M/year and 175+ Practices | Dr. Rick Kushner

    Rate and Follow if you enjoyed! Dr. Kushners updated Lean and Mean material: https://comfortdentalfranchise.com/podcast/ Dr. Rick Kushner is the founder and CEO of Comfort Dental, a franchise that has over 175 practices in 10 different states and collects over $500M/year. In this episode, Dr. Kushner shares stories of how he got there, mistakes he made along the way and advice for dentists coming out of school in the next few years. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    43 min
  9. 003: All Things Marketing | Dr. Len Tau

    7 JAN

    003: All Things Marketing | Dr. Len Tau

    Dr. Len Tau is a dentist whose expertise in Reputation Marketing and online strategies has helped practices across the country maximize practice growth. He is also the host of the Raving Patients Podcast and you can reach him at his website https://www.drlentau.com/consulting Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    32 min
  10. 002: Building a $4.5M Practice | Dr. Blake Hamblin

    22/12/2025

    002: Building a $4.5M Practice | Dr. Blake Hamblin

    Dr. Blake Hamblin is the owner of Hamblin Family Dentistry in Houston, TX, and in this episode he shares how he was able o build a practice from $1M/year to $4.5M/year. He also shares what the best and worst parts of practice ownership are, and advice to current dental students. Email us: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    27 min
  11. 001: Dr. Brad Hughes | Scaling to 9 practices and the Importance of Brand and Influence

    09/12/2025

    001: Dr. Brad Hughes | Scaling to 9 practices and the Importance of Brand and Influence

    Link To Influence by Robert Cialdidi: https://amzn.to/4rS4bzd Dr. Brad Hughes is a third-generation dentist from Indiana. He is also the founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners, a 9 practice group currently in 2 states that is rapidly expanding. In this episode, we have a conversation about the imporatnce of brand, influence, and how to scale. Email us with any comments, questions, or if you want to be a guest!: operatoryempires@outlook.com

    53 min
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Conversations with business-minded people in the dental space.

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  • Creator
    Jackson Scheidhauer
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Jackson Scheidhauer
  • Show Website
    Operatory Empires

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