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Doubled New Patients? Real ROI—Here’s the Strategy
The Marketing Hourglass: A Smarter Approach to Growing Your Dental Practice In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, host Chris Pistorius breaks down the marketing hourglass concept — adapted from John Jantsch’s Duct Tape Marketing — and explains why it...
Patient Attrition: How To Acquire and KEEP Patients with Dr. Lee Harris
Patient Attrition: The Silent Killer of Dental Practices... In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris sits down with Dr. Lee Harris — a dentist, executive leader, and founder of Harris Dental Solutions — who has scaled practices, led one of the largest...
The AI in Dentistry – How to Use It Without Losing Patient Trust
AI is everywhere in dentistry right now—marketing tools, patient communication, appointment booking, even answering phones. It’s fast, efficient, and can save your team hours each week. But in healthcare, there’s a danger zone: automate too much, and you risk...
15 ChatGPT Prompts Every Dental Practice Should Be Using To GROW Their Practice
AI isn’t the future — it’s the present. In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius dives deep into how dental and ortho practices can leverage ChatGPT as the ultimate underpaid team member — one that never calls in sick, takes a lunch break,...
Solving the Dental Staffing Crisis: How to Hire, Retain & Future-Proof Your Team
🚨 Facing a Staffing Crisis in Your Dental Practice? In this episode of The No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius tackles one of the biggest headaches in dentistry right now: staffing shortages. From front desk turnover to hygienists ghosting interviews,...
The #1 Mistake Dentists Make When Choosing a Marketing Agency—and How to Avoid It
Still paying an agency for SEO, a few Google Ads, and a blog post or two? It’s time to rethink your strategy. In this bold episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius calls out outdated “service-based marketing” models and explains why they’re failing...
The 4-Step Lead Tracking System That Boosted This Practice’s Growth by 80%
If you don’t know exactly where every new patient in your practice is coming from—you’re flying blind. In this high-impact episode, Chris Pistorius breaks down the 4-part lead tracking framework used by top-performing dental practices to eliminate guesswork, reduce...
4 Front Desk Scheduling Mistakes That Are Costing You Patients— HERE’S How To Fix Them
Social media is no longer optional—it’s essential. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius dives into one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) tools in modern dental marketing: social media. Chris breaks down why social media is...
From Scroll to Schedule: Turn Social Media into New Patients
Social media is no longer optional—it’s essential. In this episode of the No BS Dental Growth Podcast, Chris Pistorius dives into one of the most powerful (and often misunderstood) tools in modern dental marketing: social media. Chris breaks down why social media is...
Mastering the Hiring Process in Your Dental Practice
From recognizing the right time to expand your team, to sourcing quality candidates, interviewing effectively, and using cutting-edge AI tools to streamline the process, Chris covers it ALL! In this episode of No BS Dental Growth, Chris Pistorius dives deep into one...
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The Power of Community Micro-Sponsorships: A Smarter Way to Market Your Dental Practice
Why Community Micro-Sponsorships Are the Smartest Marketing Move for Dental Practices When most dentists think about marketing, they picture big, expensive ad campaigns — billboards on the highway, radio spots, or even local TV commercials. But here’s the truth: you...
How Dr. James Heaton Built a Cosmetic Dentistry Empire and What Dentists Can Learn From Him
How Dr. James Heaton Built a Cosmetic Dentistry Empire and What Dentists Can Learn From Him Dr. James Heaton is nationally recognized for creating stunning smile makeovers — treating professional athletes, models, and high-profile influencers. But as he shared on the...
The One Simple Hack to Instantly Boost Case Acceptance in Your Dental Practice
The One Simple Hack That Can Instantly Boost Case Acceptance in Your Dental Practice If you’ve ever had a patient hesitate on a big treatment plan — veneers, implants, full-arch cases — you’re not alone. The truth is, most patients don’t say no because they can’t...
Why the $99 New Patient Special Is Hurting Your Dental Practice (and What to Do Instead)
Why the $99 New Patient Special Is Hurting Your Dental Practice (and What to Do Instead) For decades, the $99 new patient special has been one of the most common promotional tactics in dentistry. The offer usually includes an exam, x-rays, and a cleaning all bundled...
Is Your Front Desk Quietly Killing Your Growth? : Chris’ Dental Growth Hacks
Most dentists assume slow growth comes down to marketing. But here’s the truth: often it’s not your marketing at all—it’s your front desk. Chris is back with another Dental Growth Hack—quick, practical tips designed to help you grow your practice without all the...
Do Google Ads Still Work for Dentists? How to Compete Without Overspending
Do Google Ads Still Work for Dentists? How to Compete Without Overspending Google Ads used to be one of the easiest ways for dentists and orthodontists to bring in new patients. A decade ago, you could run a couple of ads, toss in a few hundred dollars, and the phone...
How to Convert the 90% of Website Visitors Who Don’t Take Action
How to Convert the 90% of Website Visitors Who Don’t Take Action If you’re like most dental or orthodontic practices, you probably put a lot of time and money into driving traffic to your website—whether through Google Ads, SEO, or social media campaigns. But here’s...
How Much Do Dentists Really Need to Retire? Dentist retirment Planning with Ryan Isaac, co-founder of Dentist Advisors
For many dentists, financial success seems tied to how busy the schedule is, how many chairs are full, or how much revenue the practice brings in. But when it comes to retirement, the numbers often tell a very different story. On a recent episode of the No BS Dental...
Funnels Are Dead: Why Dentists Need the 7-Stage Marketing Hourglass
Funnels Are Dead: Why Dentists Need the 7-Stage Marketing Hourglass Most dentists think about marketing like a funnel. You pour money into ads or SEO at the top, cross your fingers, and hope enough patients drip out the bottom. The problem? Funnels leak. Patients drop...