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The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
What does it mean to become an Orthopreneur? Hi there! My name is Dr. Glenn Krieger and I believe that in today’s competitive world, the orthodontic and dental communities should be collaborative. And I've created Orthopreneurs so that we can move towards that goal together. Orthodontists are smart people. You’ve accomplished a lot to get where you are, but chances are you never got a formal education in how to run the most effective and lowest stress practice possible. Don’t sweat it! Because we’ve got your back... Being an Orthopreneur means that you’re a part of a community. A community that brings peers together to become the best clinicians and the best business owners they can be. Becoming an Orthopreneurs means you never ever need to practice alone. Join the FREE Facebook group by simply applying:https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs
Episodes
569 episodes
The Science of Case Acceptance l 5MF
In this 5 Minute Friday, I’m breaking down the uncomfortable truth: we obsess over the science of brackets and wires, but most orthodontists have no scientific approach to the part of the practice that actually creates growth—how patients move ...
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Are You Asking the Wrong Question? w/Dr. Lou Chmura
Most orthodontists think they need a better system, better marketing, or better scripting.What they actually need is clarity.In this episode, I sit down with someone I deeply respect — Dr. Lou Chmura — and we go far beyond brackets,...
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Why 8% Returns Might Be Destroying Your Retirement Plan l 5MF
In this Five Minute Friday, I break down one of the most misunderstood conversations in orthodontics: real return on investment and equity value in private equity-backed organizations.After hosting bankers, CPAs, venture capital leaders...
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The Real Threat to Orthodontics (It’s Not What You Think) w/Dr. Jackie Demko
Most orthodontists are worried about OSOs, GP competition, or clear aligner companies.But what if the real disruption is AI, automation, staffing shortages, and the fact that our traditional practice model may not survive the next 10–15...
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The Hard Truth About Balance, Marriage & Practice Growth l 5MF
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, I’m challenging you to look in the mirror and ask a hard question: Are you truly investing in your professional growth — or are you coasting? After hosting Ortho Vanguard and launching the Make More Money ...
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Plant Now. Harvest Later. w/Dr. Luis Gutierrez
Most orthodontists think the only path to freedom is scale. Bigger practice. More chairs. More locations. More production.Dr. Luis Gutierrez proves that’s simply not true.Luis isn’t running a $20M operation. He doesn’t work five...
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Stop Guessing — Start Tracking Your Practice Growth l 5MF
In this episode of Five Minute Friday, I dive deep into one of the most overlooked growth levers in orthodontics: tracking your marketing ROI with precision. After three flat or down years in the industry, many practices are feeling stuck...
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The Orthodontist’s Role in Sleep Apnea w/Anil Rama
I know this episode may ruffle feathers. That’s okay. If you’ve ever felt skeptical about sleep and airway, overwhelmed by the noise online, or frustrated by sensational claims from bad actors — this conversation is for you.In this epis...
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The Real Reason Your TC Room Is Leaking Money l 5MF
Have you ever really looked at where the money is leaking from your practice?In this 5-Minute Friday, I take a deep dive into one of the biggest problems plaguing orthodontic practices—and it’s happening right inside your TC room. The i...
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Unlocking Orthodontic Success: Culture, Leadership, and Sales w/Brian Wright
I’ve seen firsthand how practices double production, retain team members long-term, and charge more than their competitors—not because they bought more ads, but because they built a culture that people want to be part of.In this episode...
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Mastering the Marketing Pyramid in your practice l 5MF
I’ve had the privilege of working with some of the world’s greatest marketing minds—Gary Vaynerchuk, Todd Brown, Russell Brunson—and let me tell you, the deeper I go, the more I realize how most orthodontists, myself included, haven’t been taug...
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You Don’t Have to Do It All on Your Own w/Dr Shira Tor
🎙️ What if I told you the biggest shift in your practice might start with asking one simple question… “Does your child snore?”In this powerful and deeply personal episode, I’m joined once again by Dr. Shira Tor—an exceptional clinician,...
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The $3–4M Orthodontic Practice Model That Actually Works l 5MF
What if I told you that a $3–4M practice, 3 days a week, with 45 weeks a year off, is not only doable—but might be easier than the "lean and mean" model everyone’s pushing?There’s a growing chorus in orthodontics preaching that the only...
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Inside a 13-Practice Ortho-Pedo Model w/Dr Ben Samuelson
In this episode of The Orthopreneurs Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Ben Samuelson—an orthodontist and co-founder of PDOA (Pediatric Dental & Orthodontic Associates)—who’s quietly built a multi-practice model across Alabama that’s giving OSOs ...
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Why Doing Less Can Make You a Better Orthodontist l 5MF
Running a successful orthodontic practice doesn’t mean you need to control everything. In fact, the more you try to do that, the more you risk losing team members, burning out, and stunting your growth. In this episode, I’m pulling back the cur...
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Freedom Mapping: A New Way to Lead Yourself and Your Practice w/David King
In this episode, I sit down with David King—coach, author of Freedom Mapping, and a guy who’s worked with orthodontists across the country to help them reclaim their clarity, purpose, and peace. And this isn’t some vague “work-life balan...
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Orthodontic Funnel Audit: Your 2026 Profit Plan Starts Here l 5MF
Most orthodontists think their biggest money leaks are in fees or overhead. But what if the real problem is sitting right at the top of your funnel—unchecked and unoptimized?In this episode, I walk you through how to dissect your practi...
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What Comes After Ortho Success? w/Dr. Seth Lucas
Meet Dr. Seth Lucas, a successful orthodontist who—after seven years of practice—hit the same wall so many of us do: “Is this all there is?” Rather than open a second practice or partner with pedo, Seth took a wildly different path: he bought i...
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Do This in Your Morning Meetings to Inspire Your Team l Greatest Hits
As I get a bit older, I have taken the role of an "older doc" in the workplace, using my morning meetings to provide words of wisdom, encouragement, and inspiration to the team. This is because, for many of our team members, our workpla...
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Legal Advice for Orthodontist w/Trevor Kuresa
This week’s episode dives into a topic most of us avoid—but absolutely can’t afford to ignore: wills, trusts, asset protection, and what happens to your family if you don’t plan ahead. My guest is Trevor Kuresa, attorney and founder of H...
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Letting Go Without Losing Control l 5MF
I’ve spoken to hundreds of orthodontists who can’t unplug—even for a day. If you feel like your practice can’t run without you answering every text, solving every problem, or approving every decision… then we need to talk. Because that’s not a ...
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Navigating Burnout: A Heart Check-in w/Marissa Campbell
On the surface, everything looks great—your schedule’s full, your numbers are strong, your team’s functioning. But inside? You might be running on fumes. In this episode, I sit down with Marissa Campbell, VC-backed founder, former corporate tra...
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Brené Brown said it best “Just Let Them” l 5MF
I saw something recently that really stuck with me—Brené Brown, during an interview with Bill Maher, dropped a deceptively simple phrase: “Just let them.” That idea hit me like a ton of bricks. Whether you're in traffic, dealing with a frustrat...
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Physiotherapy: the ins and outs of Athlete Recovery w/Dr. Jeffrey Scarella
In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Jeff Skarela—a sports chiropractor, competitive triathlete, and my personal go-to guy for performance recovery and injury prevention. Whether you’re a weekend warrior, high-level athlete, or the parent of a ...
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