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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
The Orthopreneurs Podcast with Dr. Glenn Krieger
How One Orthodontist Built a $2.5B Empire | Greatest Hits Series
In this Greatest Hits Series episode, I sit down with Dr. Scott Law, co-founder of Smile Doctors and a respected thought leader in orthodontics, to talk about the human side of running a billion-dollar OSO.
Scott is someone whose leadership and life philosophy have deeply shaped my own approach to business and team culture.
He shares the real story behind Smile Doctors, born from humble conversations among peers trying to build something better.
Scott opens up about risking his savings, building infrastructure from the ground up, and why equity in a company is about so much more than a payday.
This episode has some good nuggets on leadership, the power of humility, and how Scott's vision continues to influence the ortho space.
We also get personal, discussing how to make a generational impact as leaders, inside the office and out.
Hit play and get inspired.
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Smile Doctors valuation (01:59)
How Smile Doctors started (06:22)
Doctors as the face of an OSO (16:01)
Being open to learning and pivoting (20:18)
Invest in the right people (23:03)
The No.1 thing that determines success (26:23)
You always need a mission (32:30)
Empowering your team (35:34)
How the concept of private equity works in an OSO (45:35)
Why there's a timeline to equity in OSOs (52:04)
Additional Resources
- Smile Doctors: https://smiledoctors.com/
- Dr. Scott Law's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-law-63297272/
- Register for the OrthoPreneurs Summit 2025: http://opsummit2025.com/
- For more information, visit: https://orthopreneurs.com/
- Join our FREE Facebook group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/OrthoPreneurs