About this episode

This episode concludes Nate's journey from solo practitioner to multi-million dollar dental group practice owner, focusing on the 'Anchor Dentist' strategy for sustainable growth.

The wait is over for the conclusion of Nate’s journey from a solo practitioner to a multi-million dollar dental group practice owner. In Part 2 of this Practice Underwater special, Dr. George Hariri reveals the high-leverage recommendation that will allow Nate to escape the "yo-yo" effect of clinical scheduling and finally achieve sustainable growth. While Nate’s practice is already a financial powerhouse—grossing over $3.15M with elite-level systems—the missing piece isn't operational; it’s a specific human resource strategy that bridges the gap between a solo clinician and a true CEO.George breaks down the "Anchor Dentist" concept: the necessity of finding a high-caliber, workhorse provider who is incentivized through a minority equity stake. This episode acts as a survival guide for practice management in secondary or tertiary markets where doctor attraction is the primary bottleneck. You will learn why typical associate recruitment often fails in these areas and how to structure a transition that aligns a new doctor’s clinical drive with your own need for long-term stability and reduced chair time.As Nate considers his practice's terminal velocity of $4–5M, the conversation…

People in this episode

Host: Dr. George Hariri

Guest: Nate

Topics covered

• dental practice ownership
• human resource strategy
• sustainable growth
• associate recruitment
• practice management

Keywords

• dental partnership
• clinical scheduling
• financial growth
• recruitment strategy
• practice management

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Shared Practices Network

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