Welcome back to The Dentists Show! In this episode, Chase and Ryan dive into one of the most overlooked yet powerful drivers of practice success: culture. They don’t hold back, sharing real stories from their offices and peeling back what truly motivates a team—and what happens when perks take center stage instead.

Together, they explore why some teams thrive on camaraderie and service, while others seem to lose their edge even when showered with freebies. From potlucks that bring people together to the downsides of catered meals that feel more like obligations, Chase and Ryan talk about what really binds a team: shared goals, contribution, and purpose.

Ryan reflects on the deeper impact of “serving one another,” suggesting that when leaders model generosity (think home-cooked meals over take-out) it breeds a sense of pride and teamwork that money can’t buy. Chase agrees, noting that perks may feel good in the moment, but they rarely build the kind of enduring loyalty that drives long-term results.

By the end of this candid conversation, you’ll see why leaning into team culture and creating real connections will always matter more than free food or short-term incentives—and you’ll probably feel inspired to look at your own leadership through a new lens.

Key takeaways you’ll hear in this episode:

• Why offices with the most perks often have the highest turnover
• The power of potlucks and shared meals for team bonding
• Why perks can backfire without a strong underlying culture
• How serving each other raises morale and builds commitment
• How to recognize when your team feels more “entitled” than “engaged”

🎧 Hit play to listen to the full conversation, and then forward it to your team lead, your ops manager, or that front-desk MVP who’s ready to level up. Let’s grow better cultures together!

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Why perks don’t build culture
• 02:45 – The power of shared meals and potlucks
• 05:30 – What happens when free food feels like an obligation
• 07:50 – Serving one another as the secret sauce
• 10:15 – Why perks often backfire without real connection
• 12:35 – Creating a culture of contribution over entitlement
• 15:00 – How home-cooked meals show you care
• 17:20 – Leaders must model generosity first
• 19:45 – Turning perks into meaningful moments that last
• 22:10 – Final thoughts: Real culture drives long-term success

Let’s face it—talking numbers in dentistry can feel uncomfortable. But if you want to grow a practice that’s both impactful and profitable, the numbers matter. In this episode, Chase and Ryan get real about the financial habits, benchmarks, and mindset shifts that helped them scale to where they are today.

From understanding monthly production goals to identifying how much each provider should bring in, they pull back the curtain on how top-performing practices think about money. But it’s not all spreadsheets and production charts—this conversation also dives into how money can be used as a tool to fuel purpose, freedom, and growth for the entire team.

If you’ve ever felt stuck between wanting to serve and needing to earn, this is the episode that will reframe it all.

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 – Why money conversations matter (and why most dentists avoid them)
• 02:15 – The difference between production goals and personal goals
• 06:30 – How to calculate what each dentist should be producing monthly
• 10:05 – When “hitting numbers” becomes a team culture
• 13:45 – What to do when a team member isn’t pulling their weight
• 17:20 – Chase’s story of learning the hard way about financial expectations
• 21:00 – How to turn money into purpose-driven growth
• 25:55 – Why these financial conversations build more than just profit

Hey friends! It's Chase here—flying solo today on The Dentists Show and getting real about something we all need to hear: you’ll win if you just don’t quit.

In this episode, I pull back the curtain on what keeps me moving forward in dentistry, business, and life. From my favorite book (The Science of Getting Rich) to my philosophy of giving more in service value than we take in cash value, I’m diving into what actually creates lasting success—and why it starts with your thoughts, vision, and refusal to give up.

This episode is packed with personal stories, reflection, and a behind-the-scenes look at how I set goals, track wins, and intentionally build a life that’s not just about money—but about impact, team, and purpose.

🧠 What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• Why winners fail more than losers—and what they do differently
• The exact reason I keep a detailed list of goals, vacations, courses, and wins
• How to stay focused when others don’t understand your vision
• The one thing I tell myself when I’m tempted to quit
• How your thoughts are shaping your reality (and what to do about it)

If you’ve ever felt like giving up… this one’s for you. Winners fail—but they never stop. You’re closer than you think to the breakthrough you want—so keep going. And surround yourself with people who want to see you win.

👉 Ready to grow your vision and lead with purpose? Make sure you're subscribed so you don’t miss an episode.

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 – Why this solo episode matters
• 2:41 – The book that shaped my business mindset
• 4:22 – How I define service vs. cash value
• 7:00 – Thoughts become things: the power of vision
• 9:13 – The trap of sharing your goals too soon
• 12:00 – The failure paradox: why winners fail more
• 14:45 – How I track progress in life and business
• 17:36 – Final encouragement: don’t quit