Hosted by Kolla · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 45 episodes
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Dental Operations Unpacked is the podcast for leaders running dental organizations. Hosted by Jake Larsen and Clint Berry, we break down the real systems behind scaling group dentistry — from revenue cycle and tech strategy to data, workflows, and team alignment. Practical insights from operators in the field, sharing what’s actually working inside growing DSOs. Built for operators who want to execute better, scale smarter, and lead stronger teams. Real operators. Real systems. Real conversations.
Kolla hosts Dental Operations Unpacked, a business show with 45 episodes published.
Most DSOs think software will solve their problems. The reality? Software implementation reveals them. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, Jake Larsen and Clint Berry sit down with Jill Nesbitt, Founder of Opt
What does it take for an office manager to become a true business leader? In this episode, Katie Robinson, Director of Operations at Cook Dental Group, joins Jake Larsen and Clint Berry to discuss how dental organization
The dental talent problem goes far beyond just “finding people.” In this episode, Humberto Briceño joins us to break down what operators don’t understand about hiring, retention, candidate experience, and building strong
Why do claims pile up so fast in dental practices? And more importantly… why do they never seem to go away? In this episode, we sit down with Sissy Mangrum to unpack the “silent cash leak” happening inside revenue cycle
If you’re a dentist feeling stretched thin… you’re not alone. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , we sit down with Mike Baird, CEO of Accelerate Dental, to talk about what’s really changing in dentistry—and w
Sales in dentistry has a bad reputation. But what if the problem isn’t sales… it’s how we think about it? In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , Jake Larson and Clint Berry sit down with Dr. Jason Gladwell (CEO
Most DSOs don’t have a data problem. They have a visibility problem. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, we sit down with Daniel Lopez Borge, Director of FP&A at FivePoint, to break down what it really means t
Most leaders get stuck doing everything themselves. But the real shift happens when you learn to step back and build others. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, we sit down with Sarah Martin, Regional Operatio
Insurance doesn’t have to feel like chaos. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , we sit down with Taylor Ashcraft, Director of Operations at Accelerate Dental, to break down one of the most frustrating (and mis
Insurance relationships in dentistry are often viewed as transactional. But strong payer partnerships can actually become a key driver of operational stability. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , Jake Larson
In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked , hosts Jake Larson and Clint Berry sit down with John Hullette of Specialty Dental Brands for his first ever podcast interview . With over 13 years of experience in dentistr
Most dental organizations are drowning in dashboards. But data alone doesn’t build high-performing teams. In this episode of Dental Operations Unpacked, Jake Larson and Clint Barry sit down with Ann Alterson , Director a
Scaling a dental practice sounds exciting. Until your margins shrink. In this episode, we’re joined by Lesie Espanola , fractional COO at DEO , who breaks down the three operational pillars every practice must strengthen
Christin Lisenby, VP of Hygiene at Dental Care Alliance, joins us to unpack one of the most overlooked drivers of practice profitability: hygiene. With 27 years in dentistry — from assistant to hygienist to COO to DSO ex
New year, new season, new name. We’ve officially rebranded from Dental Disruptors to Dental Operations Unpacked , a show built for operators who want practical, real world conversations that make them better at the job.
This is our final episode of the Dental Disruptors Podcast for 2025. In this short year-end wrap-up, we reflect on the past season, share some of our favorite episodes and moments, and talk honestly about what we’ve lear
In this episode, Jake and Clint sit down (again!) with Bonnie Thompson, COO of Forest Family Dentistry and one of this year’s Top Operational Leaders in Dentistry. Bonnie shares how she went from 16-year-old dental assis
Jake Larsen and Clint Berry launch a new Dental Disruptors series honoring the operators who keep DSOs running behind the scenes. In this episode, they sit down with Brandi Carter , Director at Sage and one of this year’
In this episode of Dental Disruptors , hosts Jake Larsen and Clint Berry sit down to unpack one of the biggest debates in the dental industry — data ownership . They discuss: Why most dental practices still use on-premis
Key takeaways Lagging vs. leading : Production/collections reflect the past. Coach daily behaviors that create tomorrow’s results. EPIs > vanity metrics : Measure empathy (names used, wait time, clarity, felt-heard score
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