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My Dental Playbook
Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin & Gary Bird · EN
Welcome to My Dental Playbook, the dental podcast where real growth meets real talk.
Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin, a practicing dentist on the road to $10M, and Gary Bird, founder of SMC National, this show breaks down proven practice growth strategies, real-world dental entrepreneurship, and the dental practice management tactics that actually move the needle.
Each episode dives into the playbook behind thriving practices: how to attract better patients, build a high-performing team, and scale without burning out. Whether you're just getting started or aiming for your next big milestone, you'll get tactical steps from leaders who’ve lived it.
If you're ready to grow your practice with smarter marketing, clearer systems, and a team that wins - subscribe now and start building your own playbook for success.
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042 From 20 to 200 New Patients: The Event that Helped Dr. Blake Grow
May 2100:16:42Tap to summarize🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://hubs.la/Q04mc4V_0🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/496YYLb🚀Spots are limited - secure your seat in the mastermind that’s changing how dentists grow: https://shorturl.at/AenIt➖➖➖➖Most dentists think growth comes from better marketing… but what if the real breakthrough came from getting in the right room? Dr. Blake went from 20 to 200 new patients after attending a single event, and it completely changed how he approached practice growth, leadership, and decision-making.🔍 What You’ll Learn in this Episode:📍Discover how attending the Dental Success Summit shifted Dr. Blake’s growth strategy from stuck to scaling📍Learn the systems and mindset that helped grow from 20 → 200 new patients📍Understand how high-level events expose blind spots in marketing, hiring, and operations📍Implement the frameworks used by top-performing practices to increase collections and case acceptance📍Apply leadership and KPI strategies that separate $1M practices from $3M+ practicesHosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird, sharing real strategies from real practices, backed by data from 1,195+ dental offices.Subscribe for weekly playbooks that help dentists grow faster, lead better, and build a practice they love.The event discussed, the 13th Annual Dental Success Summit, brings together top dentists, coaches, and speakers like Gino Wickman to help practices grow profitability, leadership, and clarity. Check it out here: https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/2026-dental-success-summit/ What We Discuss:00:00 Introduction and Practice Growth Journey02:01 The Impact of the Dental Success Summit03:31 Mastermind Groups and Learning from Peers05:53 The Power of Curiosity and Asking Why08:07 Overcoming Fear of Failure in Business11:56 Balancing Growth and Family Life13:43 The Role of Strong Convictions and Curiosity🎧 Listen on:Apple: https://bit.ly/4mvFu8gSpotify: https://bit.ly/3Ugtnjc🎯Support the Channel:→ Follow + hit the bell 🔔→ Give us 5 stars ⭐ if this episode helped🚀 Ready to grow your practice? Book a free strategy call with Gary Bird's team → https://bit.ly/3IXIN9D🙌 About the Show:My Dental Playbook gives you real strategies to grow your dental practice from a dentist who's actually doing it! We cover everything: financially, operationally, mindset and clinically. Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird, each episode delivers a new play you can run to get results with your team.⬇️HOSTS INFO⬇️🧑🏼⚕️Dr. Blake Hamblin: Doctor/Practice Owner at Hamblin Family Dentistry🌐Website: https://hamblinfamilydentistry.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.hamblin🐐Gary Bird: Founding Owner at SMC National, a Dental Growth Partner🌐Website: https://thegarybird.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegarybird#DentalMarketing #DentalPodcast #PracticeGrowth #MyDentalPlaybook
Transcribe →041 These 2 Habits are Killing Your Team
May 1400:18:52Tap to summarize🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://hubs.la/Q04mc4V_0🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/496YYLb🚀What are top-performing dentists doing differently? Find out inside the mastermind: https://shorturl.at/AenIt➖➖➖➖Dentists don’t lose sleep over clinical work; they lose sleep over team problems that won’t go away. In this episode, Dr. Blake and Gary break down the real reason staff mistakes keep repeating and why most doctors accidentally make the situation worse. If your practice feels stuck, tense, or constantly “putting out fires,” this mindset shift changes everything.🔍What you’ll learn in this episode:📌Apply the Two Golden Rules that instantly reduce team conflict📌Use the Omission vs. Commission framework to diagnose recurring mistakes📌Lead with curiosity so staff tell you the truth before problems explode📌Spot the integrity red flags Warren Buffett uses to evaluate people📌Know exactly when it’s time to “drop the hammer” and protect the practiceHosted by Gary Bird and Dr. Blake Hamblin, sharing real strategies from real practices, backed by data from 1,195+ dental offices.Subscribe for weekly playbooks that help dentists grow faster, lead better, and build a practice they love.What We Discuss:00:00 Understanding Leadership and Communication05:50 The Framework of Omission and Commission08:24 Curiosity and Effective Leadership12:11 Assuming the Best in People14:52 Transparency and Employee Management16:32 Navigating Employee Performance Issues🎧 Listen on:Apple: http://bit.ly/4mvFu8gSpotify: http://bit.ly/3Ugtnjc🎯Support the Channel:→ Follow + hit the bell 🔔→ Give us 5 stars ⭐ if this episode helped🚀 Ready to grow your practice? Book a free strategy call with Gary Bird's team → https://bit.ly/3IXIN9D🙌 About the Show:My Dental Playbook gives you real strategies to grow your dental practice from a dentist who's actually doing it! We cover everything: financially, operationally, mindset and clinically. Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird, each episode delivers a new play you can run to get results with your team.⬇️HOSTS INFO⬇️🧑🏼⚕️Dr. Blake Hamblin: Doctor/Practice Owner at Hamblin Family Dentistry🌐Website: https://hamblinfamilydentistry.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.hamblin🐐Gary Bird: Founding Owner at SMC National, a Dental Growth Partner🌐Website: https://thegarybird.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegarybird#DentalMarketing #DentalPodcast #PracticeGrowth #MyDentalPlaybook
Transcribe →040 13% Payroll Nearly Broke My Practice
May 700:23:08Tap to summarize🚀Check out our new Dental AI Receptionist! It schedules better than humans: https://hubs.la/Q04mc4V_0🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://bit.ly/496YYLb🚀The mastermind fills fast - apply now and start scaling with confidence: https://shorturl.at/AenIt➖➖➖➖Growth sounds exciting until your team can’t keep up, your payroll drops to dangerous levels, and leadership pressure hits harder than expected. Many dentists chase practice growth without realizing the real cost behind scaling, hiring, and keeping culture intact. This episode breaks down what actually happens when your practice starts growing faster than your systems. 🔍In this episode, you’ll learn how to:📌Understand why payroll dropping to 13% can create more stress, not less profitability📌Build a team that aligns with your vision and prevents costly hiring mistakes📌Track the 20% - 22% payroll target that keeps growth sustainable📌Navigate tough leadership decisions like firing, rehiring, and restructuring teams📌Recognize the growth cycles every dental practice goes through when scaling production and collectionsDr. Blake Hamblin shares lessons from scaling his real practice, while Gary Bird brings insights from working with data across 1,000+ dental practices, covering dental marketing, hiring, PPO strategy, and operational growth.Subscribe for weekly playbooks that help dentists grow faster, lead better, and build a practice they love.What We Discuss:00:00 The Price of Growth: An Introduction01:58 Understanding Slow Growth: The Costs and Benefits08:25 The Fast Growth Journey: Challenges and Leadership09:57 The Dark Side of Rapid Expansion17:09 The Upsides of Fast Growth: Opportunities and Fulfillment🎧 Listen on:Apple: http://bit.ly/4mvFu8gSpotify: http://bit.ly/3Ugtnjc🎯Support the Channel:→ Follow + hit the bell 🔔→ Give us 5 stars ⭐ if this episode helped🚀 Ready to grow your practice? Book a free strategy call with Gary Bird's team → https://bit.ly/3IXIN9D🙌 About the Show:My Dental Playbook gives you real strategies to grow your dental practice from a dentist who's actually doing it! We cover everything: financially, operationally, mindset and clinically. Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird, each episode delivers a new play you can run to get results with your team.⬇️HOSTS INFO⬇️🧑🏼⚕️Dr. Blake Hamblin: Doctor/Practice Owner at Hamblin Family Dentistry🌐Website: https://hamblinfamilydentistry.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.hamblin🐐Gary Bird: Founding Owner at SMC National, a Dental Growth Partner🌐Website: https://thegarybird.com/👋Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thegarybird#DentalMarketing #DentalPodcast #PracticeGrowth #MyDentalPlaybook
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