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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
583 episodes
How to Extend Grace to Others When Aggrieved | 5-Minute Friday | Greatest Hits
I recently came across a social media incident that really bothered me.The long and short of it was that someone organizing an event had received a nasty email full of colorful language from one of the would-be attendees.They pr...
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Ayahuasca And Kambo Therapy for Healing? The Path to Holistic Wellness | Greatest Hits
Have you ever considered that your back pain might be connected to something deeper than just a physical injury? This episode with Dr. David Bynum might just change your perspective on health and wellness.As a seasoned chiroprac...
Generational? Or Societal? The Work Ethic Problem l 5MF
What if I told you your biggest staffing frustrations might have less to do with Gen Z—and more to do with the culture we’ve created around work? This episode isn’t about criticizing younger employees—it’s about reflecting on wha...
Orthodontics Under Pressure: Lessons From Israel w/Dr. Jon Paley
🎙️ What if I told you the way you practice orthodontics—and live your life—depends entirely on where you choose to plant your feet?I’ve spoken to orthodontists all over the world—but this conversation hits different. In this epis...
Penny Wise, Pound Foolish: The Mistake Costing You Time and Profit l 5MF
What if I told you the fastest way to lower your stress, reclaim your time, and make your practice more profitable isn’t working harder — it’s finally letting go of the things you should’ve outsourced years ago?In this episode of...
The Modern Rules of Building a Practice w/Dr. Brooke Bruneman
I’ve seen it firsthand: bringing in someone with zero experience—but the right attitude—can transform your culture, your team, and even your future. In this episode, I sit down with someone who proves that point better than anyone I know—Brooke...
An Executive Assistant Can Change Your Life l 5MF
What if I told you that for less than the cost of one case, you could buy back hours of your week—and finally focus on the work that actually grows your practice?In this Five Minute Friday, I’m challenging one of the bigg...
Why Most Orthodontists Misunderstand DSOs w/Connor Jorgensen
I’ve had hundreds of conversations with orthodontists about DSOs, OSOs, and private equity—and here’s the truth: most of you are making decisions based on incomplete, outdated, or just plain wrong information. In this episode, I sit down with C...
The Right Way for Orthodontists to Approach Airway l 5MF
What if I told you the smartest way to approach airway isn’t to become the hero in the room — it’s to become the gatekeeper who knows exactly when, where, and how to refer?In this episode of 5 Minute Friday, I tackle one ...
How AI and Robotics Will Transform Orthodontics w/Dr. Mehdi Peikar
I’ve seen a lot of innovation in this space over the years—but every once in a while, something comes along that makes you stop and think, “Okay… this actually changes things.” In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Mehdi Peikar—orthodonti...
Why Your Ortho Practice Is Stuck (And How to Fix It) l 5MF
What if I told you your practice could grow to $3M+ without working harder—just by fixing the leaks in your funnel?In this episode of Five Minute Friday, I challenge you to take a hard, honest look at your practice perfor...
The Truth About “Starting Over” in Your Career w/Dr. John Graham
🎙️ What if the biggest thing holding you back in your career… is something you’re too afraid to walk away from?I’ve seen it over and over again—orthodontists staying stuck because of time, money, or the fear of starting over. But ...
How AI Can Help Streamline Your Orthodontic Practice Workflow | Greatests Hits
Unless you've been living under a rock, you must have heard about the recent developments in Artificial Intelligence and its capabilities.But have you tried using it in your orthodontic practice to help with some day-to-day tasks?
Tongue Ties, Airway & Relapse: What Orthodontists Need to Know w/Kara Pfister
In this episode, I sit down with Kara Pfister, a speech-language pathologist and certified orofacial myofunctional therapist, to unpack one of the most misunderstood—and underutilized—areas in orthodontics: function. We break down what myofunct...
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 ...
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,...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...