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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
Inside a 13-Practice Ortho-Pedo Model w/Dr Ben Samuelson
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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 a serious run for their money. We get real about the challenges of growth, retaining top-tier team members, and how building your own collaborative group of practices can unlock career advancement, culture control, and long-term freedom—without sacrificing your autonomy.
Ben shares how he and his pediatric dentistry partners co-branded multiple practices under one umbrella, developed scalable systems using EOS (Entrepreneurial Operating System), and turned what used to be cookie-basket-level marketing into a patient magnet powered by smart, integrated operations. Whether you’re feeling stuck at $1.5M/year or wondering how to grow while keeping your sanity, this episode is packed with honest insights and proven strategies you can actually use.
Quotes
“When I was by myself in my little practice... your ceiling’s pretty low. Now I can give my team real growth paths and comp packages that actually reward performance.”
— Dr. Ben Samuelson
“You can treat more people, better, with fewer mistakes, if you build systems around your vision. That’s what EOS gave us.”
— Dr. Ben Samuelson
Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Ben’s Origin Story (01:02)
The Truth About Scaling (03:01)
Recruiting High-Quality Team Members (04:30)
Tools That Helped Build the Foundation (06:10)
The Biggest Challenge: People (10:29)
Covering Clinical Blind Spots (14:39).
Marketing Without Cookie Baskets (16:27)
Prophy-Prophy Reality Check (19:19)
Secret to More Adult Starts (20:56)
Additional Resources
Ben Samuelson proves that building a collaborative, multi-practice model doesn’t require giving up autonomy, selling to a DSO, or losing your identity.
If you’ve hit a wall in your private practice—or you’re just ready for more—this episode is your blueprint. Whether you’re curious about EOS, co-branded models, or finding your first great partner, you’ll leave this conversation with clarity and confidence.
Need to get in contact with Ben?
Samuelsonorthodontics@gmail.com
https://www.samuelsonorthodontics.com
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