MB2 Underground

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MB2 Underground

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.

3 DAYS AGO

Ep. 35 | We're Onto Something Here | Justin Puckett, President | Part One

Justin Puckett, President of MB2 Dental, joined the company in 2013. Justin Puckett shares his journey from a corporate law career to joining the scrappy, fast-paced early days of MB2 Dental. He describes the company's rapid de novo growth, the challenges of building infrastructure and services without outside funding, and the decision to partner with private equity firm Sentinel Capital in 2017 to fuel further expansion. Throughout, Puckett highlights MB2's unique culture of doctor-owner collaboration and the vision of founder and CEO Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva ("Dr. V"), which attracted key early hires. His story captures the entrepreneurial spirit, scrappiness, and rapid evolution of MB2 in its formative years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

35 min
DEC 11

Ep. 34 | "Shotgun Approach to Life" | Dr. Jordan Cooper

Dr. Jordan Cooper is a general dentist and owner of Cooper Family Dentistry in Little Rock, Arkansas. Best-selling author of "Chasing the Blue Marlin," Dr. Cooper shares wisdom on goal-setting, entrepreneurship, and personal growth through his life stories, experiences in building a dental practice group, and real estate ventures, emphasizing the importance of embracing failure as a path to success. Dr. Cooper stresses the value of mentorship in professional development and encourages dentists to learn from those more experienced in their field. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
DEC 3

Ep. 33 | Dentists Don't Go To School For This | Clint Ellenberg, Chief Revenue Officer

Clint Ellenberg joined the MB2 Dental team in 2018, bringing experience in management consulting and a degree from Vanderbilt University. Now serving as Chief Revenue Officer, Clint leads teams like the Payer Strategy and Revenue Cycle departments, which have been essential in creating efficiencies, improving insurance participation, and driving organic growth by optimizing reimbursements. His work with MB2’s software platforms, such as InsideDesk, has also helped streamline processes and boost collections for practices. Clint shares stories from his time at MB2, including building teams, some funny and unique moments along the way, and his leadership approach—leading by example and delivering solutions that truly benefit MB2 Dental’s doctor partners and its 750+ affiliated practices. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
NOV 26

Ep. 32 | "Fishing for Answers" | Dr. Tej Lad

Dr. Tej Lad is a general dentist and owner of One Eleven Dental in Oklahoma. Dr. Tej Lad shares his inspiring story, starting from his family's immigrant roots to his journey as a dentist and entrepreneur. He talks about the pivotal moments that shaped his career, including the importance of work-life balance and his passion for helping future dentists understand the business side of their profession. Dr. Lad also dives into his real estate ventures and offers valuable insights on financial independence, all while emphasizing the joy of building a supportive community along the way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
NOV 19

Ep. 31 | "Endless Pursuit of Knowledge" | Joseph Hildebrand

Joseph Hildebrand is a partner at the accounting firm Saville, a unique accounting firm, being one of the last independent firms in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. For over a decade, Joseph has had a long-standing relationship with MB2 Dental. He’s been closely involved in the growth and evolution of MB2 Dental, providing tax and accounting services, as well as guidance during major restructuring events. Hildebrand shares insights into the accounting industry, the importance of building trust with clients, and the challenges and opportunities he has encountered working with MB2 Dental over the years. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
NOV 11

Ep. 30 | The Beautiful Mind of MB2's Growth | Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer

Justin Carroll joined MB2 Dental in 2014 and now serves on the executive leadership team as Chief Operating Officer. With over 17 years in the healthcare field, Justin shares how an encounter with our Founder and CEO, Dr. V, led him to join the company in 2014, leaving behind his career in private equity. He has significantly contributed to the company's growth, discussing MB2's evolution from a de novo growth model to acquisition-based expansion, growing from 45 to over 750 practices across 43 states. Justin provides insights into the company's doctor-first approach, the challenges of scaling while maintaining a partnership-focused model, and the pivotal decision to bring in outside capital. This episode offers a fascinating look at the strategic thinking behind MB2's rapid growth and its innovative approach to dental practice management. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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
NOV 8

Ep. 29 | Paid to Be Boring & Vanilla | Jackson Hildebrand, Chief Financial Officer

Jackson Hildebrand joined MB2 Dental in 2018 and is on the executive leadership team, serving as Chief Financial Officer. With 14+ years in Private Equity, Jackson discusses his experience transforming a one-man finance team into a 75-member powerhouse. Learn how his Texas A&M finance background and innovative strategies have driven MB2's explosive growth from 85 to over 700 practices. He’s successfully implemented cutting-edge reporting systems, managed sidecar funds, and created strategies for maintaining company culture during rapid expansion. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

35 min
OCT 30

Ep. 28 | Find Opportunity, Take Risks & Solve Problems | Cameron Lindsay

Cameron Lindsay is the founder of Haystack, the intranet for the future of work, focused on enabling organizations to deliver customized experiences that inspire and engage their employees. Cameron provides valuable insight for entrepreneurs, sharing the twists and turns of his story, and the wisdom he’s gained from other founders along the way. He offers his perspective on embracing risk, finding your moment in the market, and the importance of identifying and solving real problems before attacking them. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ 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

28 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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