Podcasts
How to Reactivate Dormant Patients and Boost Your Practice Revenue Fast
Most practices focus all their energy on getting new patients, but Chris explains why the real gold lies in re-engaging patients who haven’t been in for six months or more. In this episode of The No BS Dental Marketing Podcast, host Chris breaks down one of the...
No More Boring Bios: How Authenticity Turns Your Dental Website Into a Patient Magnet
In today’s digital-first world, patients are doing more research than ever before before they pick up the phone to call your dental office. They’re not just looking for “the best dentist near me” — they’re looking for someone they trust. That’s where authenticity...
Why Most Dental Marketing Fails — And How to Fix It for Good
In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris pulls back the curtain on one of the biggest frustrations in the dental world: marketing that doesn’t work. Every week, Chris hears from dentists and orthodontists who’ve spent thousands on Google Ads,...
STOP Using Generic Automated Messages — Why Your Dental PMS Is Hurting Patient Relationships
In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris, founder of KickStart Dental Marketing, breaks down a hidden threat inside most dental practices — generic automated messages sent from practice management systems (PMS). While these automations are meant...
Want More High-Value Patients? Learn How Dr. James Heaton Uses Branding to Grow His Practice
In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris Pistorius sits down with Dr. James Heaton, a nationally recognized cosmetic dentist known for creating stunning smile makeovers for athletes, models, and influencers alike. Dr. Heaton shares how his...
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WHY the $99 New Patient Special Is Killing Your DENTAL PRACTICE [and What to Do Instead]
For years, the $99 new patient special—x-rays, exam, and cleaning bundled together—was one of the most popular promotions in dentistry. But in today’s competitive landscape, this strategy no longer works the way it used to. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth...
Do Google Ads Still Work for Dentists? How to Compete Without Overspending
With Google Ad click costs skyrocketing to $10–$40 per click and corporate dental groups dominating the ad space, many independent practices feel like they can’t compete. But the truth is—you can. Not by outspending the big players, but by outsmarting them. In this...
How to Convert the 90% of Website Visitors Who Don’t Take Action
Did you know that nearly 90% of the visitors who land on your dental or orthodontic website leave without calling, filling out a form, or scheduling an appointment? That means even with solid traffic, most practices are missing out on huge growth opportunities. In...
When Do Dentists Really Have Enough to Retire? with Ryan Isaac of Dentist Advisors
On this week’s No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris Pistorius sits down with Ryan Isaac, co-founder and senior financial advisor at Dentist Advisors and host of the Dentist Money Show. Too often, dentists focus only on growth while neglecting the financial side of...
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The 7 Stages That Turn Strangers Into Raving Fans of Your Dental Practice [Part 2]
Most dentists think about marketing like a funnel—dump money into ads and SEO at the top, hope some patients trickle out at the bottom. The problem? Funnels leak, and you’re left chasing the next lead. In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris...
Articles
Why SEO Matters More Today Than Ever for Dental Practices
Why SEO Matters More Today Than Ever for Dental Practices In today’s fast-changing digital landscape, how patients search for dentists is completely different than it was even a few years ago. Yet, many dental practices still rely on outdated SEO tactics from 2014 —...
How Top Dental Practices Get 100+ Reviews Fast (Without Begging Patients)
Why Most Dental Marketing Doesn’t Work — And How to Fix It for Good If you’ve ever invested in a marketing agency that promised “guaranteed new patients” or “instant ROI,” only to feel disappointed, frustrated, or flat-out burned… you’re not alone. Thousands of...
Why So Many Dentists Get Burned by Marketing Agencies (and How to Make Sure It Never Happens Again)
Why So Many Dentists Get Burned by Marketing Agencies (and How to Make Sure It Never Happens Again) If you’ve ever invested in dental marketing only to feel like your money vanished into thin air, you’re not alone. Every week, I talk to dentists and orthodontists who...
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Burned by a Marketing Agency? Here’s Why It Happens [and How to Fix It]
Why So Many Dentists Get Burned by Marketing Agencies (and How to Fix It) If you’ve ever hired a marketing agency, spent thousands of dollars, and felt like your investment just vanished — you’re not alone. On this week’s episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast,...
How to Reactivate Dental Patients and Boost Your Practice Revenue by 70%
Unlock Hidden Revenue: How Patient Reactivation Can Skyrocket Your Dental Practice Most dental practices pour all their energy into attracting new patients, but the real untapped gold lies in the patients who haven’t been in for six months or more. These are people...
🦷 The 5-Second Test That Can Make or Break Your Dental Website
🦷 The 5-Second Test That Can Make or Break Your Dental Website When a potential patient lands on your website, you’ve got about five seconds — literally — to convince them that your dental practice is the right choice.If they can’t quickly understand who you are, what...
How Authentic Marketing Can Turn Your Dental Website Into a Patient Magnet
The Secret to Building Trust: How Authentic Marketing Can Turn Your Dental Website Into a Patient Magnet When was the last time you read a dentist’s bio and actually felt something? If you’re like most patients, probably never. And that’s exactly the problem. In...
Digital Marketing Ideas to Reach Your Ideal Dental Patients
Digital Marketing Ideas to Reach Your Ideal Dental Patients Modern consumers are always online. As a result, it is important for dental practice owners and marketers to keep up with new trends in user behaviors that will impact their marketing strategy. The...
Why Most Dental Marketing Fails — And How to Fix It for Good
Why Most Dental Marketing Fails — And How to Fix It for Good If you’ve ever poured money into Google Ads, SEO, or social media only to wonder where all the new patients are… you’re not alone. At KickStart Dental Marketing, we talk to dentists and orthodontists every...
Stop Using Generic Automated Messages — Why Your Dental PMS Is Hurting Patient Relationships
Stop Using Generic Automated Messages — Why Your Dental PMS Is Hurting Patient Relationships Automation was supposed to make running a dental practice easier — but what if it’s actually hurting your patient relationships? In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth...