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Description In this episode of The Independent Dental Practice Podcast, Dr. Sonny Spera sits down with the legendary Dr. Michael Abernathy, a trailblazer in the dental industry who has built and scaled numerous successful practices. Dr. Abernathy shares his journey from a young lab technician to owning multiple high-performing dental practices, emphasizing key lessons in leadership, marketing, hiring, and personal growth. This conversation is filled with wisdom, real-world experiences, and actionable strategies that any dentist can use to take their practice to the next level. Whether you’re a new dentist trying to establish yourself or an experienced practitioner looking to optimize your business, this episode is packed with valuable insights you won’t want to miss.

Episode Highlights How Dr. Abernathy grew his practice to $11 million in collections with a 52% overhead. The power of marketing—how a single newspaper ad brought in 200+ new patients in a month. The biggest hiring mistakes dentists make and how to find the right team. The mindset shift that helped Dr. Abernathy scale his business. The importance of continued education and investing in yourself and your team. Why profit-sharing with employees leads to a high-performing and loyal team.

Personal Passions Dr. Abernathy’s passion extends beyond dentistry—his entrepreneurial mindset led him to explore consumer-driven businesses like Dairy Queen and Nordstrom’s sales training to refine the patient experience. He believes that dentistry is a small consumer-driven business, and the key to success is serving patients with consistency, convenience, and genuine care. His dedication to personal growth, leadership, and team building has shaped the way he approaches business, making him an invaluable mentor to many in the industry.

Podcast Vision The Independent Dental Practice Podcast is dedicated to providing real, unfiltered conversations about dentistry—the business, the challenges, and the opportunities. Dr. Spera brings on experts and leaders to share the truth about what it takes to succeed in dentistry today. Whether you’re looking for marketing insights, leadership guidance, or business strategies, this podcast is designed to help dentists take control of their careers and build thriving, independent practices.
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