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The team at Polaris Healthcare Partners shares education, tactics, and strategies to help you launch and scale your group healthcare practice. We bring decades of experience in working with hundreds of clients to help you accelerate your learning curve while minimizing your chances for mistakes. Learn more at https://www.polarishealthcarepartners.com
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In this special episode, Polaris and Midmark spotlight their upcoming Multisite Mastery event designed for owners ready to scale through purposeful, efficient, strategic expansion. Join Jamie as she welcomes Midmark VP, Ted Kehagias, and Polaris CEO, Diwakar Sinha, as they dive into how two days of strategy-packed sessions will provide attendees with the confidence and tools to build the legacies they envision. Whether you’re preparing for your first de novo or looking to refine your existing acquisition playbook, this episode is your gateway to a high-impact event you won’t want to miss. Multisite Mastery: Designing Growth with Confidence | March 25-27, 2026
In this episode, Jamie and Polaris Clinical Coach, Dr. Vivek Solanki, dive into what it truly takes to build confident, capable highly productive dentists. From mastering the art of case acceptance to sharpening clinical skills through intentional drills, Vivek unpacks the methods that turn good clinicians into great ones. Listen in as they explore the power of mentorship and how guided experience can fast-track growth, boost confidence, and empower dentists to lead with impact. Whether you’re a new grad or seasoned clinician, this conversation is packed with actionable insights to elevate dentistry, one empowered dentist at a time.
In this week's episode of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast, Jamie welcomes Polaris Founder & CEO, Diwakar Sinha, back to the show for a foundational discussion covering the principles and considerations around ownership, control, and options for offering equity to top performing associates and executives. Grab a pen and notepad as Diwakar walks listeners through timing, equity structures and key elements that help secure and even grow the value of your business!
We've officially hit 250 episodes! Whether you've been with us from the start or just joined recently, this milestone belongs to you—our amazing listeners. In this special episode, the Polaris team takes a look back at the journey so far: favorite moments, behind-the-scenes stories, lessons learned, and a few surprises along the way.We'll also share what’s next for the show, including a BOLD new look, and give a heartfelt thank-you to everyone who helped us get here. Here's to the past, present, and future of this podcast—cheers to 250!Subscribe today! https://polarishealthcarepartners.com/podcast/
In this episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, Jamie sits down with Polaris in-house strategist, Founder & CEO, Diwakar Sinha to explore the growing appeal of the de novo strategy in dentistry. Instead of, or in addition to, acquiring existing practices, more dentists and DSOs are choosing to build from the ground up—and for good reason. Diwakar shares his insights into what de novos can offer within your growth strategy, and hints at an opportunity to learn firsthand what it takes to launch one successfully.
Thinking of expanding your practice or group? — or already have? Join Jamie as she welcomes special guest, Sara Stock, Founder & CEO of Stock Legal, as they navigate the top four legal and business minefields of dental group ownership. From contracts and structure to earned equity and buyouts, Sara gives guidance on the questions dentists wish they asked sooner!Email Sara at: sara.stock@stocklegal.comWebsite: https://www.stocklegal.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarastock/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/stock-legal-llc/posts/?feedView=all
Are you aware of how market consolidation is impacting your business today? If you think those waves are not reaching the shore of your business, and you can continue without stepping up your game, then this episode is for you! Listen to this week's edition of the Group Practice Accelerator Podcast as Adin Bradley, Polaris Fractional COO & Strategic Consulting Executive, joins Jamie for a frank discussion on what many owners are missing when it comes to staying competitive with larger and more optimized groups. From staffing to patient expectations, this episode covers key points and bold moves that need to be part of your action plan now.
How has your mindset as an owner, or as an associate, affected the go-forward plan for your career? How have economic changes influenced your approach, attitude and game plan for growth? Tune in for a square-one exploration between Jamie and Polaris' own Mark Flock, as they discuss the views and behaviors that can impact the health of our businesses and how optimism can insulate and accelerate strategies for growth. Link to the ADA HPI Report: https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute/dental-care-market/q2-2025-state-of-us-dental-economy
Summary In this episode of the Group Practice Accelerator podcast, host Jamie Falasz and guest Cary Smith discuss ten strategies for optimizing value within group practices. They explore various aspects such as increasing patient flow, enhancing patient experience and the importance of team training and culture, to fine tune value from within. Tune in to learn how these strategies, and more, help drive growth and success.Email Cary: cary@donedesk.comWebsite: https://www.donedesk.com/
We all want to work with people who know and understand us and our specific businesses, and financial planning and wealth management are no different. Tune in to this week's episode as Jamie welcomes Matt Mulcock, Managing Partner at Dentist Advisors, for a full-picture discussion around how dentists are decidedly unique in both personal finance and wealth management. From tools and tips, to mapping out a manageable strategy and common mistakes, this edition is sure to provide insights on why working with dental-specific experts will help you keep more of the money you earn. Dentist Advisors: https://dentistadvisors.com/
What's the one thing all entrepreneurs have in common? You guessed it: Self-Doubt. While it's only natural to have emotions around building your business, engaging the right support can help owners confidently launch plans into action, side stepping the derailments that the DIY-ers will waste time and money fixing. Join Jamie and Polaris CEO, Diwakar Sinha, for a conversation around the considerations that need to happen BEFORE you build, and how a personal Discovery Day can lay out an efficient, winning strategy for success.
Are you waiting to engage support until next month or next quarter when your gut (and the numbers!) tell you that profitability is already headed in a bad direction? Tune in to this week's episode as Jamie welcomes Adin Bradley to dissect the many reasons owners get stuck and the costly outcomes of waiting to fix the issues that negatively impact the value of their businesses.
Join Jamie as she sits down for a candid conversation with attorney, Rob Montgomery as they reveal critical strategies and best practices for your growing group practice. Take notes as they uncover common deal killers, and how can you boost profitability with some simple foundational documents! You can reach Rob and team at www.yourdentallawyer.com
Many dentists feel overwhelmed after graduation, often as a result of a lack of business knowledge and understanding, and Dr. Milad Owji was no exception. Born of his own experience, and the contributions of his co-founders, the DentMent platform was built to provide the support and resources that fill a gap that exists in the market today. Join Jamie and DentMent Founder, Dr. Milad Owji, for a relatable conversation as they explore the journey and vision for a new dental community.
How well do you really understand your credit? Tune is as Jamie taps into the banking and finance expertise of Polaris Founder & CEO, Diwakar Sinha, for a conversation around not only how credit is calculated, but how it can impact lending when it comes to your business. All things spending, business debt and sourcing capital come into play with the health of your profile, so be sure to listen and share with a friend or colleague!
In a compelling example of the power of standardization and process, Pathway Dental Group’s Founder and CEO, Dr. Sten Ericson, and COO, Jennifer Paxton, sit down with Jamie to share key elements of their growth journey. From building mentorship programs and operational systems that attract the right team members, to lessons learned through missteps, Sten and Jennifer offer practical insights to help guide your own group’s strategy.
Join Jamie as she welcomes Method VP of Sales, Alison Farber, as they discuss scalable ways to tame the wild west of supply spend. Be prepared to take notes as Alison walks listeners through e-procurement, cost containment, inventory and budgeting best practices that directly impact the bottom line of your business. Get ready to hit auto-pilot and $AVE this month with Alison's proactive tactics and expert advice!
When is the last time you took a realistic look at your plan for growth and eventual exit? Who will help steer the ship now, and when it's time to expand or sell? Tune in as Jamie welcomes Polaris Partnership Executive, Mark Flock, to the show for an episode filled with considerations as to timeline and retention when planning a pathway to partnership for your associates.
Get ready to be astounded by crime in the dental practice as Jamie talks embezzlement with Prosperident's Founder & CEO, David Harris! From red flags and trust, to litigation support and prevention, tune in as David and Jamie cover what to look for and some simple steps to protect your business. Can you guess what practice size is the most vulnerable to embezzlement?
Thinking of selling your practice? Don’t let outdated equipment drag down your deal. Jamie sits down with Diwakar Sinha, Founder & CEO of Polaris, to bust myths about CapEx and explain why smart upgrades before a sale can lead to higher valuations.
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