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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
Why Your Ortho Practice Is Stuck (And How to Fix It) l 5MF
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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 performance. If you’re stuck at $1.6M–$1.9M and grinding four-plus days a week, the problem isn’t effort—it’s efficiency. Somewhere in your marketing, your conversions, your case acceptance, or your systems… you’re leaking. And the good news? You can fix it without adding more hours to your schedule.
I break down what a sustainable, profitable orthodontic practice really looks like—and why a $3M, three-day-a-week model is not only realistic, but repeatable. We talk about the real drivers of growth: effective marketing, strong phone and TC systems, leadership, and patient experience. If you’re ready to stop making excuses and start making changes, this episode will give you a clear, practical path forward.
Quotes
“I can almost guarantee you that no matter where you practice… your practice is not reaching its potential for what you want.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger
“Somewhere along your funnel, you’re leaking—and you can be much more effective with no more work.”
— Dr. Glenn Krieger
Key Takeaways
- Intro (00:00)
- Why most orthodontists are stuck below their potential (00:30)
- The $3M practice model: realistic, sustainable, and repeatable (01:00)
- Why working more days isn’t the solution (02:05)
- The 4 key growth drivers: marketing, conversion, case acceptance, leadership (03:45)
- Why most orthodontists don’t know how to “close” cases effectively (04:20)
- How to build projections and take control of your numbers (04:55)
- Identifying and fixing leaks in your practice funnel (06:30)
Additional Resources
I’ve seen firsthand how small improvements in your funnel can unlock massive growth—without adding more stress or more hours to your week.
If you’re serious about building a more efficient, profitable, and scalable practice, join me at the 4M “Make More Money” Meeting in Nashville. We’ll break down your numbers, your systems, and your strategy—from start to finish—so you can finally build the practice you actually want.
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