Dental CEO Podcast #22 - Building a Life That Feels as Good as It Looks
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Erin Stafford—author of The Type A Trap, social psychologist, and former head of marketing for a $11B healthcare company—for a candid conversation about high achievement, burnout, and how to reclaim your life without sacrificing success. Erin shares her own journey from burnout to balance and offers practical tools to help dentists stay productive, fulfilled, and emotionally healthy—even under pressure. If you’ve ever felt “miserably successful,” this one’s for you.
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Dental CEO Podcast #21 - Wired for Survival, Built for Burnout
This week on The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Dr. Rebecca Heiss—biologist, stress expert, and author of Instinct—to explore why so many dental professionals feel stuck in survival mode. They dive into how our evolutionary wiring impacts decision-making, leadership, and burnout—and what you can do to break the cycle. From fear-based habits to building intentional routines, this episode is a must-listen for anyone ready to lead with more clarity, confidence, and calm.
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Dental CEO Podcast #20 - The AI-Powered Dental Practice
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune talks with Jana Macon, President of Curve Dental, about how AI and cloud-based technology are rapidly transforming the way dental practices operate. From automating insurance verification and scheduling to streamlining clinical notes and claims processing, Jana shares what’s coming—and what’s already here. They also dive into why outdated systems are driving away top talent, how digital expectations are reshaping patient behavior, and what practice owners must do now to stay competitive in an AI-enabled world.
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Dental CEO Podcast #19 - Retaining Great People
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune breaks down the single most effective tool he’s used to retain high-performing associates and team leaders—profits interests. He explains how this strategy allows owners to share in profits without giving up equity or control, all while incentivizing long-term loyalty and performance. Whether you're looking to reward your best people or create a growth-aligned culture, this episode offers a practical roadmap to retaining talent without breaking the bank.
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Dental CEO Podcast #18 - Human-Centered Leadership: Leading People, Growing Practices
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Scott Leune sits down with Ryan Estis—keynote speaker, executive coach, and author of Prepare for Impact—to discuss the shift from command-and-control management to human-centered leadership. They explore how building trust, investing in employee growth, and leading with empathy can help dental practice owners improve team engagement, reduce turnover, and increase patient loyalty. Packed with actionable insights, this conversation is a must-listen for dentists ready to lead more effectively and scale their business through people-first leadership.
Welcome to the Dental CEO® Podcast — where Dr. Scott Leune applies proven business strategies from leading entrepreneurs and CEOs to the complexities of dental practice ownership.
In each episode, Dr. Leune dives into candid conversations with leaders from industries far beyond the operatory, uncovering strategies, struggles, and breakthroughs that align with the challenges dentists face every day.
From scaling operations to maximizing profitability, these discussions reveal the financial frameworks and operational insights that empower dentists to lead with precision, manage with efficiency, and achieve sustainable growth as the CEO of their practice.
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