150 episodes
The Fee for Service Dentist Podcast Dr. Drew Byrnes & Dr. Sonny Spera
-
- Health & Fitness
-
-
4.9 • 101 Ratings
-
The Fee For Service Dentist Podcast is a podcast where dentist and dental professionals come together to share their best ideas on how to grow high quality dental offices. With the rising tide of corporate dentistry and dental insurance companies, FFS dental practices are quickly becoming a thing of the past. Tune in as Dr. Sonny Spera and Dr. Drew Byrnes interviews everyone from industry leaders to average FFS dentists in your own backyard to find out what works for them and what he can do to keep his own practice FFS for years to come.
-
Closing the Case Series 2 of 3 with Dr. Steven Rasner
Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.
Contact: (877) 532-2123
Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us
Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2 -
Taking a FFS Practice from 500k to 2.5 Million in 5 years with Dr. Weston Spencer
Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.
Contact: (877) 532-2123
Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us
Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2 -
Leading Innovative Staffing Solution with Trey Tepichin, CEO of Cloud Dentistry
Dr. Spera explores Trey Tepichin’s journey from his youth and adolescence in Mexico City, to his career as an attorney, followed by his adventures in the entrepreneurial space. As Trey shares, no journey is ever a straight line. The many detours, pitfalls, and surprises that Trey encountered—in creating and launching Cloud Dentistry into the largest marketplace for the on-demand hiring of temp or permanent dental professionals—are all revealed. This is truly a “burn the ships” story of perseverance and grit that you don’t want to miss.
Explore the Cloud Dentistry platform at www.clouddentistry.com. It’s 100% free to create an account and peruse the dental professionals in your area. Expansion into 30 more cities is underway, so stay tuned. Those wishing to share in the success via an investment in the company should reach out directly to Trey at trey@clouddentistry.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2 -
Leadership and Resilience with Lani Grass
Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.
Contact: (877) 532-2123
Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us
Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2 -
Using Data before Dropping Insurance Plans with Dr. Roger Levin
Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.
Contact: (877) 532-2123
Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us
Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2 -
FFS Startup & Overcoming Obstacles in 2023
People can reach out to Dr. Kovach on Instagra @dr.alisun.dmd or @eriedentalco
or via email at hello@eriedentalco.com
Sponsored by Kettenbach Dental.
Contact: (877) 532-2123
Website: www.kettenbach-dental.us
Webshop: www.kettenbachusa.com
Offer for Fee For Service Podcast Members
Purchase a PreXion CBCT model and install by December 31, 2022 and Receive either a free mounting stand (if needed) or a $1,000 rebate in the form of an Amazon or Target gift card. To learn more, please visit https://www.prexion.com.
FFS Podcast Promotional Links:
ONLY $397: Dental Membership Master Course with Dr. Chris Phelps
www.membershipmastercourse.com
Dental Membership Direct
www.dentalmembershipdirect.com
Dental Financing Direct
www.dentalfinancingdirect.com
About Dr. Sonny Spera
Dr. Sonny Spera graduated from Union Endicott High School in 1981. With a four-year basketball scholarship he graduated from Syracuse University in 1985; majoring in Chemistry and Psychology. He was a member of the Sigma Alpha Mu fraternity. He was also the co-captain of the 1984-1985 Syracuse basketball team.
Dr. Spera graduated from SUNY Buffalo Dental School in 1989 in the top 10% of his class. At SUNY Buffalo Dental School he was a member of the Omicron Kappa Upsilon Honorary Society. He was also UB Graduate Assistant Basketball coach.
Dr. Spera has been in private practice since 1989 and is a member of the American Dental Association, the New York State Dental Association, the Sixth District Dental Society and the Broome County Dental Society. He is also a member of the International Association of Orthodontics, the BC Dental Society and the BCDS Study Club.
Away from the office, he volunteers with several community organizations, including the Elks Club, the Son’s of Italy, the STNY Flyers, the Academy of General Dentistry, and the Basketball Coaches Association of New York. He is the founder and president of ME Hoops Inc.
Dr. Spera currently resides with his wife Angela, whom he met at Syracuse University, and their three children, Marcus, Erica, and Carla. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time with his family, basketball, golf, music and movies.
607-624-2962 (Cell)
Sonnyspera@gmail.com
Www.progressivedentalny.com
Do you have a FFS practice? Would you like to be interviewed? Fill out the FFS Stories request form here:
https://goo.gl/forms/7TaUF9Nqi49l1RFF2
Customer Reviews
My favorite dental podcast opening a startup
Opening a startup office, I’ve been listening to a LOT of podcasts. I’ve gotten the most inspiration and practical insights from this one. Thank you for putting yourself out there and the extra time you give outside of work to make this resource .
Go OON
Great content to get out from under the manipulation of network plans.
Great podcast
Great tactical information and interesting guests.
Top Podcasts In Health & Fitness
You Might Also Like