MB2 Underground

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MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry's leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.

2D AGO

Ep. 96 | Finding Balance as a Practice Owner | Dr. Kiran Khemani

Today, we're joined by MB2 Doctor Partner Dr. Kiran Khemani, owner of Valley View Dental in Castro Valley, California, for a conversation about what continues to motivate her in dentistry. Dr. Khemani shares how a painful experience as a teenager first led her toward the profession and how that memory still influences the way she approaches patient care today. The episode highlights the difference dentistry can make in an individuals life, the importance of maintaining balance while running a practice, and great advice on leading a team. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

38 min
FEB 19

Ep. 95 | The Road to IPO | Mark Colby

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Mark Colby, MB2's Chief Capital Markets Officer, to talk about what it takes to prepare a company for the public markets. Mark shares lessons from helping take Goosehead Insurance public and how that experience shapes the work he's doing at MB2 today. The conversation covers IPO readiness, building stronger systems, and why long-term preparation matters. This episode offers a look at the strategy happening behind the scenes as MB2 continues building for the future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

37 min
FEB 13

Ep. 94 | The State of Dental M&A in 2026 | Jake Berry and Omar Jaroun

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox are joined by Jake Berry, Chief Development Officer, as well as Omar Jaroun, Vice President of Business Development, for a roundtable conversation on what's changing in the dental space and what dentists can expect heading into 2026. The group breaks down what they're hearing from thousands of doctors across the country, and why the DSO landscape is shifting again. The episode also discusses what's happening behind the scenes in private equity, why some DSOs are struggling, and what that could mean for dentists considering a transition. Insightful and easy to follow throughout, this episode offers a look at the current dental market and the trends shaping what partnership will look like in the years ahead. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

54 min
FEB 5

Ep. 93 | Communication That Drives Practice Growth | Dr. Chris Phelps

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Dr. Chris Phelps, CEO of The Cialdini Institute, for a conversation about what drives sustainable practice growth: strong communication, patient trust, and great leadership. Dr. Phelps shares the story of how he built a fee-for-service practice from the ground up, expanded to four locations, and learned that the biggest breakthroughs in dentistry often come down to how well you connect with people. The episode also covers the lessons that shaped his path, including the mindset shifts that helped him move from working in the chair to becoming a CEO, entrepreneur, and coach. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

54 min
JAN 29

Ep. 92 | How Great Leaders Help People Grow | Sara Dalmasso

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox sit down with Sara Dalmasso, EVP and Head of Enterprise Solutions at Straumann Group, for a conversation that brings an international perspective to dentistry, leadership, and the future of technology in healthcare. Sara shares what it was like growing up in Paris, her experience studying in the U.S., and how those early years helped shape the way she approaches business and leadership today. Sara walks through her career journey across global healthcare organizations, including the leadership culture she learned at GE, her experience leading international teams at Omnicell, and what brought her to Straumann. The conversation also dives into how dentistry is changing through digital workflows and AI, what patients will expect more of in the years ahead, and how dental organizations can better support innovation and access to care. This episode highlights the importance of adapting to change, staying curious, and leading in a way that helps people grow. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

45 min
JAN 23

Ep. 91 | What's Up, Doc? | Dr. Rick MIller

Jonathan Tyroch and Joe Fox welcome Dr. Rick Miller, MB2 partner and owner of Grove Dental Associates in Grove, Oklahoma, to the podcast for a conversation that covers dentistry, leadership, and a sport you don't hear about every day, hydroplane boat racing. Dr. Miller breaks down what hydroplane racing is, how fast these boats really go, and how his family has been involved in the sport since the 1950s. Dr. Miller also shares his story of joining his dad in practice, growing the business over decades, and later combining practices with his now-partners through a move that required teamwork, patience, and significant leadership growth. He talks about how building the right culture, investing in the team, and surrounding yourself with the right people have shaped the success of his practice, both before and after partnering with MB2. This episode highlights what it takes to build something that lasts, the value of strong teams, and why having the right people around you makes all the difference, whether you're in the office or on the water. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

39 min
JAN 16

Ep. 90 | Building Leaders While Supporting Practices | Rachel O'Neill

Sarah Reed and Joe Fox sit down with Rachel O'Neill, Senior Director of Operations at MB2 Dental, to discuss what it has been like to grow alongside an organization that expanded from roughly 100 practices to more than 800 over seven years, without losing sight of its core values. Rachel talks through her unexpected path into dentistry and her early days at MB2, into how operations support practices and develop leaders across the organization. This episode highlights the importance of investing in the right people, fostering trust, and doing the work that often goes unseen but makes a lasting impact. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

32 min
JAN 7

Ep. 89 | Dentistry by Fate | Dr. Matt Walker

On this episode of MB2 Underground, we learn more about the wildly entertaining journey of Dr. Matt Walker. MB2 Partner, multiple practice owner, bourbon enthusiast, and proof that fate has a sense of humor, Dr. Walker shares how a clerical error, relentless persistence, and a refusal to play it safe shaped a career built on ownership from day one. We get into hometown dentistry, burning the boats, building practices from folding tables, and navigating family expectations. Dr. Walker shares what it takes to grow multiple successful practices and how having fun might be the most underrated business strategy of all. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mb2-underground/id1747349567 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2 Dental: mb2dental.com Instagram: instagram.com/mb2dental Facebook: facebook.com/mb2dental YouTube: youtube.com/@mb2dental LinkedIn: linkedin.com/mb2-dental

43 min

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Introducing MB2 Underground

Hosts Joe and Sarah introduce their unique backgrounds and what excites them to crack open insightful conversations with the industry's brightest minds.

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MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry's leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.

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MB2 Dental
Years Active

2024 - 2026
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97
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