Burnout to Bulletproof: Leadership Lessons for Dentists | Dr. Craig Spodak

About this episode

Dr. Craig Spodak shares insights on overcoming dentist burnout and building a fulfilling dental practice.

What’s really driving dentist burnout—and how can you build a practice that actually gives you freedom? It’s not just insurance. It’s not just staffing. And it’s not just marketing. Eric is joined by Dr. Craig Spodak of the Bulletproof Dental Practice to talk about the real struggles dentists face, from one-size-fits-all consulting to the pressure of building practices they don’t even want. Craig shares his personal story of burnout, the turning points that reshaped his career, and how Bulletproof is helping dentists create businesses that align with their lives—not someone else’s playbook. Whether you’re debating dropping PPOs, growing multiple locations, or simply trying to avoid feeling trapped by your practice, this conversation is packed with practical wisdom, candid stories, and hope for the future of dentistry. 💡 5 Things You Will Learn in This Dental Podcast Why “one-size-fits-all” consulting leads to unfulfilled careers. The real reason marketing “doesn’t work” for some practices. How culture and leadership shape case acceptance and growth. Why DSOs may actually be raising the bar for dental standards. Practical steps to build a practice that runs without burning you…

People in this episode

Host: Eric Hubbard

Guest: Dr. Craig Spodak

Topics covered

• dentist burnout
• leadership lessons
• practice management
• consulting
• dental marketing
• work-life balance

Keywords

• dentist burnout
• leadership
• practice freedom
• consulting
• dental marketing
• DSOs
• case acceptance

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Bulletproof Dental Practice

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