On this replay episode, I had the pleasure of sitting down with Dr. Hunter Smith—a seasoned dentist, savvy entrepreneur, and multi-practice owner—to talk about his journey from new grad to leading multiple successful dental practices. If you're a dentist thinking about ownership or already running your own practice, this episode is packed with real-world insights you won’t want to miss.
We kick things off with Dr. Smith’s early career story, how he found his footing clinically, and what ultimately led him to take the leap into practice ownership. From there, we dive into the mindset shifts required to confidently step into ownership and how he navigated the steep learning curve of managing a business while delivering top-tier patient care. Dr. Smith doesn’t hold back as he shares the behind-the-scenes realities of expanding to multiple locations—including the financial, operational, and leadership challenges that came with growth.
You’ll hear firsthand the strategies he used to scale effectively, the lessons learned from his missteps, and what he wishes he’d known earlier in his journey. Dr. Smith also offers solid advice for dentists considering buying or starting a practice, and his perspective is both refreshing and highly practical.
Whether you’re on the fence about ownership or looking for ways to grow what you’ve already built, this episode is a must-listen. Tune in to learn from someone who’s been in the trenches and come out on the other side with valuable takeaways for any dentist with entrepreneurial ambitions.
What you'll hear in this episode:
[00:30] Introduction to Dr. Hunter Smith
[01:19] Dr. Smith's Early Career and First Practice
[03:20] Navigating Practice Ownership and Growth
[08:05] The Mindset of Taking on a Practice
[09:40] Expanding to Multiple Practices
[13:15] Challenges and Strategies in Practice Management
[16:30] Advice for Aspiring Practice Owners
Connect with Dr. Hunter Smith on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunter-smith-864886145
Check out the original episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tidFuvYLzLM