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What does it mean to become an Orthopreneur? Hi there! My name is Dr. Glenn Krieger and I believe that in today’s competitive world, the orthodontic and dental communities should be collaborative. And I've created Orthopreneurs so that we can move towards that goal together. Orthodontists are smart people. You’ve accomplished a lot to get where you are, but chances are you never got a formal education in how to run the most effective and lowest stress practice possible. Don’t sweat it! Because we’ve got your back... Being an Orthopreneur means that you’re a part of a community. A community that brings peers together to become the best clinicians and the best business owners they can be. Becoming an Orthopreneurs means you never ever need to practice alone. Join the FREE Facebook group by simply applying:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
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Most orthodontists think the only path to freedom is scale. Bigger practice. More chairs. More locations. More production. Dr. Luis Gutierrez proves that’s simply not true. Luis isn’t running a $20M operation. He doesn’t work five days a week. He doesn’t grind 60-hour weeks. Instead, he planted intentional seeds early — paid off nearly $800,000 in student debt aggressively, invested relentlessly in CE, chose a smaller community, kept overhead disciplined, and built systems that support the ...
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth levers in orthodontics: tracking your marketing ROI with precision. After three flat or down years in the industry, many practices are feeling stuck. I challenge you to look inward. Are you truly tracking where patients come from? Are you deploying capital intentionally? Or are you just “doing marketing” without a measurable strategy? Quotes “Again, you need to track everything… The key will be d...
I know this episode may ruffle feathers. That’s okay. If you’ve ever felt skeptical about sleep and airway, overwhelmed by the noise online, or frustrated by sensational claims from bad actors — this conversation is for you. In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Anil Rama — neurologist and Stanford-trained sleep medicine physician — to zoom out and look at the bigger picture. Not from an orthodontic silo. Not from a social media debate. But from a multidisciplinary, science-based lens. Quote...
Have you ever really looked at where the money is leaking from your practice? In this 5-Minute Friday, I take a deep dive into one of the biggest problems plaguing orthodontic practices—and it’s happening right inside your TC room. The issue? Case acceptance. You might think you're doing well, but just a 5% improvement in conversion could mean hundreds of thousands in added revenue. Yes, hundreds of thousands. And the kicker? Most orthodontists—and their treatment coordinators—aren’t traine...
I’ve seen firsthand how practices double production, retain team members long-term, and charge more than their competitors—not because they bought more ads, but because they built a culture that people want to be part of. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Wright, founder of New Patient Group, serial entrepreneur, and one of the sharpest business minds working in orthodontics today. We go deep into what truly separates average practices from elite ones. And spoiler alert—it’s not bracket...
I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s greatest marketing minds—Gary Vaynerchuk, Todd Brown, Russell Brunson—and let me tell you, the deeper I go, the more I realize how most orthodontists, myself included, haven’t been taught how to market effectively. In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I walk you through a powerful framework I’ve learned: marketing as a pyramid. At the bottom of that pyramid are people who don’t even know they have a problem, and at the top are the one...
🎙️ What if I told you the biggest shift in your practice might start with asking one simple question… “Does your child snore?” In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined once again by Dr. Shira Tor—an exceptional clinician, practice owner, mom of three, and returning guest with an incredible voice in our community. We talk about the realities of modern orthodontics: the burnout, the beauty, and the burden of doing it all. But this conversation goes way beyond brackets and band...
What if I told you that a $3–4M practice, 3 days a week, with 45 weeks a year off, is not only doable—but might be easier than the "lean and mean" model everyone’s pushing? There’s a growing chorus in orthodontics preaching that the only way to be happy is to stay small, keep overhead low, and see fewer patients. But I’m here to tell you—that’s just one lens, and frankly, it might be blinding you to what’s truly possible. Quotes “I became an orthodontist, not an ortho assistant. And I dele...
In this episode of The Orthopreneurs Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ben Samuelson—an orthodontist and co-founder of PDOA (Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Associates)—who’s quietly built a multi-practice model across Alabama that’s giving OSOs a serious run for their money. We get real about the challenges of growth, retaining top-tier team members, and how building your own collaborative group of practices can unlock career advancement, culture control, and long-term freedom—without sacrific...
Running a successful orthodontic practice doesn’t mean you need to control everything. In fact, the more you try to do that, the more you risk losing team members, burning out, and stunting your growth. In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve transformed my management style over the years—and how letting go has made me a better leader, clinician, and business owner. I’ll walk you through the exact approach I use today, including how we build systems without me being at the ...
In this episode, I sit down with David King—coach, author of Freedom Mapping, and a guy who’s worked with orthodontists across the country to help them reclaim their clarity, purpose, and peace. And this isn’t some vague “work-life balance” chat. We talk about the actual tools and frameworks that have helped high-performing orthodontists climb out of burnout, reconnect with their families, and rediscover why they got into this profession in the first place. From his early days as a managemen...
Most orthodontists think their biggest money leaks are in fees or overhead. But what if the real problem is sitting right at the top of your funnel—unchecked and unoptimized? In this episode, I walk you through how to dissect your practice’s entire patient funnel heading into 2026. From lead generation to consult conversion to case acceptance, this is your chance to clean house, plug profit holes, and make this your most financially rewarding year yet. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just s...
Meet Dr. Seth Lucas, a successful orthodontist who—after seven years of practice—hit the same wall so many of us do: “Is this all there is?” Rather than open a second practice or partner with pedo, Seth took a wildly different path: he bought into a cookie franchise. Not just any cookie—Crumbl. And now? He co-owns 9 locations in multiple states and has built a second business that brings in serious revenue without burning him out. In this episode, Seth shares how he launched his first Crumbl...
As I get a bit older, I have taken the role of an "older doc" in the workplace, using my morning meetings to provide words of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to the team. This is because, for many of our team members, our workplaces may be the best part of their day or week. They may not be getting support from anyone else. During meetings, take a few minutes to offer advice that may be helpful in their personal lives and not just their work lives. Show them that you care and wan...
This week’s episode dives into a topic most of us avoid—but absolutely can’t afford to ignore: wills, trusts, asset protection, and what happens to your family if you don’t plan ahead. My guest is Trevor Kuresa, attorney and founder of Hibiscus Legal, who also happens to be the one I personally trust with all my estate planning. Trevor breaks down the uncomfortable (and sometimes heartbreaking) realities of what happens when people die—or become incapacitated—without the right legal structure...
I’ve spoken to hundreds of orthodontists who can’t unplug—even for a day. If you feel like your practice can’t run without you answering every text, solving every problem, or approving every decision… then we need to talk. Because that’s not a badge of honor—it’s a red flag that your systems aren’t serving you. In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I talk candidly about what it really takes to create a practice that functions without you. I challenge the idea that you always need to be involve...
On the surface, everything looks great—your schedule’s full, your numbers are strong, your team’s functioning. But inside? You might be running on fumes. In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Campbell, VC-backed founder, former corporate transformation executive, and author of Lead with Heart, to talk about the hidden burnout epidemic in high-achieving professionals—and what to do about it. Marissa introduces her game-changing “Heart Check” framework—a two-minute daily ritual that helps y...
I saw something recently that really stuck with me—Brené Brown, during an interview with Bill Maher, dropped a deceptively simple phrase: “Just let them.” That idea hit me like a ton of bricks. Whether you're in traffic, dealing with a frustrated parent in your office, or reacting to something a team member said—it’s so easy to get worked up. But what if you didn’t? In this episode, I dive into why letting go of unnecessary conflict isn’t just good for your mental health—it’s good for your p...
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Skarela—a sports chiropractor, competitive triathlete, and my personal go-to guy for performance recovery and injury prevention. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, high-level athlete, or the parent of a competitive teen, this one’s packed with practical insight you can actually use. We talk about VO₂ max, lactate threshold, muscle scraping, BFR, peptides, exosomes, GLP-1s, cold plunges, saunas, and more. You’ll hear how Jeff treats his patients like a...
In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I walk you through why pre-scheduling your year—especially the time off—is the single most powerful thing you can do to take back control of your life and your practice. If you’ve ever felt stuck, overworked, or like you're building your life around your office hours instead of the other way around, this episode is for you. I've been doing this a long time, and I can promise you: no one ever regrets the time they took off. But so many docs regret the time ...
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