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Building blocks

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From Grit to Growth: Dr. Grant Severs on the Real Startup Story

Starting a practice isn’t always a straight line, and no one knows that better than Dr. Grant Severs. On this episode of the Hey Docs! Podcast, Jill...

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Innovation with Intention: Orthodontic Marketing Reimagined

In an industry where trends shift overnight, one thing never goes out of style: marketing that makes people feel something. In this episode of the...

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Handshake

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Buying Your First Practice? Read This First.

Legal tips, real talk, and a dose of tough love, straight from dental attorney Levi Barlavi Thinking about buying or starting your own practice?...

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Turning Setbacks into Strength: Building a Practice Rooted in Purpose

From hospital bed to practice buildout, meet the powerhouse behind Asheville’s newest ortho startup, Everyday Orthodontics. No two startup journeys...

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