On this episode of MB2 Underground, we learn more about the wildly entertaining journey of Dr. Matt Walker. MB2 Partner, multiple practice owner, bourbon enthusiast, and proof that fate has a sense of humor, Dr. Walker shares how a clerical error, relentless persistence, and a refusal to play it safe shaped a career built on ownership from day one. We get into hometown dentistry, burning the boats, building practices from folding tables, and navigating family expectations. Dr. Walker shares what it takes to grow multiple successful practices and how having fun might be the most underrated business strategy of all.

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In this episode of MB2 Underground, our hosts, Joe Fox (throwback!) and Sarah Reed sit down with Tracy Swanson, Director of Growth and Membership for Carabelli Club, MB2's innovative "light partnership" model designed to support dentists who aren't ready for full partnership—but still want access to MB2's buying power, expertise, and resources.

Tracy breaks down what Carabelli Club is, how it works, and why it's been growing at a rapid pace since launching earlier this year. Carabelli Club is changing how solo practitioners and small groups think about overhead and efficiency by helping private practices save significantly on supplies, labs, and Invisalign, while also offering CE opportunities and lifestyle perks. We also get to learn more about Tracy and his incredible career journey.

This episode unpacks how MB2 continues to support the profession beyond traditional partnerships.

To join Carabelli Club, visit: https://hubs.ly/Q03YK2bn0

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In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with Frank Quinn, Executive Vice President and Managing Director of the Americas at Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign, iTero scanners, and some of the most influential innovations in modern dentistry.

Frank takes us from his entrepreneurial beginnings (yes… involving ice cream franchises and gaining "250 pounds of pure passion") to his unexpected path into dental technology. He shares how early IT work during a 2000s dental boom eventually led him to Align, and how the company maintains a startup-like culture despite being a global, publicly traded leader.

We get into:

• The evolution of Align and how the company has become a powerhouse

• Why the company's breakthrough materials and digital tools took years of development

• What keeps Align ahead in a rapidly changing dental landscape

• The story behind malocclusion, oral health, and why clear aligners aren't just cosmetic

• How modern scanning, simulation, and AI-driven workflows transform case acceptance

• The synergy between general dentists and orthodontists in today's digital ecosystem

• Frank's leadership philosophy and why listening to customers drives Align's biggest breakthroughs

This episode offers a mix of insight, humor, entrepreneurial grit, and a deeper look into the future of digital dentistry.

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Dr. Jessica Britten-Fazzio is the dentist who said "yes" to practice ownership at 26… and then never looked back. In this episode of MB2 Underground, Dr. Britten walks us through buying a true time-capsule office (yes, there was carpet in the operatories and appointments were booked on paper), earning trust as the "new sheriff in town," and modernizing her practice one project at a time.

Along the way, we get the story of her legendary cadaver-museum engagement, her unexpected path from psychology major to science-obsessed dentist, and what it really took to juggle ownership, maternity leave, two kids under two, and doing payroll from the hospital. Dr. Britten also shares how CAD/CAM and same-day dentistry transformed her clinical joy, why partnering with MB2 helped her reclaim balance, and what she believes matters most as dentistry moves toward AI and tech: genuine human connection, community roots, and treating every patient like family.

If you've ever wondered when (or whether) you're "ready" for ownership, this one's your nudge: take the leap, learn fast, and keep going.

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In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with serial entrepreneur and Young Innovations Program Manager, Lee Majerus. From growing up with a single mother in Denver to building and selling multiple businesses, Lee has lived a life shaped by resilience, reinvention, and relentless optimism. He shares how a sunrise commute sparked his career vision, how he navigated building pharmaceutical distribution companies before and during COVID, and why maintaining a positive outlook has been the key to every chapter. This is a must-listen for anyone chasing a dream or writing their next one.

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In this episode, Sarah and JT sit down with Melissa Marquez, Executive Director at Henry Schein One and one of the key forces behind Jarvis, the data platform transforming dental operations. From her unlikely start as a dental assistant to becoming a COO and later joining the tech world, Melissa shares an inspiring journey built on curiosity, grit, and a willingness to "figure it out."

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In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with Matt Carnes, founder and president of Branding Resources, to talk about what it takes to bring your brand, and your business, to life.

Matt shares the story behind building a 20+ year company from his bedroom office to a trusted partner for major brands. He opens up about the early days, the tough lessons, and the wins that kept him going.

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In this episode, Midwest Dental's Chief Revenue Officer Tim Cluley joins MB2 Underground to share how a seven-person startup in a Wichita Falls garage grew into a 175-employee dental giant over the past 30 years, all without losing its culture. Tim talks about the power of "running to the fire" when challenges hit, leading with humility, and how staying true to your values creates growth that lasts.

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