Episode 017
Why Empty Chairs are Killing Your Dental Practice
Are you maxed out but still not growing? In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin shares how he solved one of dentistry’s biggest bottlenecks - capacity. Discover how block scheduling, same-day treatment, and efficient ops transformed his practice from “too busy” to highly profitable.
Episode 016
Is Discounting Killing Your Brand? This Facebook Thread Got Heated
Dentists fear that running specials or offering $49 cleanings will cheapen their brand. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird explain why the right loss leader strategy actually increases trust, patient flow, and production.
Episode 014
If You Stopped Doing Dentistry, Would Your Business Survive?
Most dentists struggle to step back from the chair without their income collapsing. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the difference between entrepreneur profit and dental profit, and how to build a practice that pays you even when you’re not producing.
Episode 013
Why You Shouldn’t Grow From $1M to $2M in Your Dental Practice?
Every dentist says they want to scale from $1M to $2M. But is it worth it? In this episode of My Dental Playbook, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird share the hard truths about doubling your practice. From managing associates to taking on more debt, they reveal the real challenges behind chasing higher revenue.
Episode 012
The Secret to Retaining Patients Without Insurance
Most dentists set up a membership plan, but almost no one signs up. In this episode of My Dental Playbook, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down why most membership plans fail and the simple tweaks that make patients say yes on the spot.
Episode 011
The 3-Step System Every Practice Needs to 2.5x Treatment Acceptance
The 3-step Finance, Phase, Discount system Dr. Blake Hamblin uses is transforming how patients say yes and how fast practices grow. In this episode, Dr. Blake and Treatment Coordinator Paige reveal the 3–5 minute Cherry approval flow, how to present total and monthly side by side, and what to do when the approval doesn’t cover the full plan. This is one every dentist should listen to.
Episode 010
The KPIs Every Dentist Must Track to Hold Marketing Accountable
Why do dentists and marketers always clash? In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the root causes of frustration between practice owners and marketing teams and how to fix it with clear data and communication. From $30,000 websites that don’t convert, to operational failures disguised as “bad marketing,” to the single number (CAC) that reveals if the problem is your ads or your front desk, you’ll learn exactly how to track success and hold your team accountable.
Episode 007
#1 Mistake With Dental Associates
Bringing on an associate can be your greatest growth move, or your biggest mistake. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird reveal the systems, red flags, and leadership strategies behind building a thriving associate team without damaging your culture, cash flow, or clinical standards.
Episode 004
$2,000 Dental Marketing for 20+ Patients a Month!!!
You don’t need more new dental patients, you need more treatment from the patients you already have. Dr. Blake walks through the exact internal marketing calendar they’re using to fill their schedule with cosmetic, implant, and veneer cases.
