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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
Fractional Executives: The Growth Hack for Orthodontists w/ Zach Nathan
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Zach spent over a decade in the corporate world at American Airlines before helping build a multi-location healthcare company from the ground up. Along the way, he discovered that many growing businesses don’t need another employee—they need access to the kind of executive-level expertise that helps organizations scale, solve problems, and avoid costly mistakes.
Whether it’s finance, operations, marketing, HR, or strategy, Zach explains how fractional C-suite leaders can provide the guidance and experience most practices can't afford to hire full-time.
If you've ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to get your practice to the next level, this conversation will help you identify the blind spots that may be holding you back—and show you a practical way to overcome them.
💬Quotes
“I was the CEO, but I was really the chief everything officer. I was the CFO and the CMO and the janitor and the receptionist—I was wearing too many hats.”
— Zach Nathan
“Businesses reach a point where they need expertise they can’t afford full-time. That’s exactly where fractional leadership creates value.”
— Zach Nathan
🎯 Key Takeaways
Intro (00:00)
Why most orthodontists have business blind spots they don’t realize exist (00:51)
Zach’s journey from American Airlines executive to healthcare entrepreneur (02:49)
What a fractional CFO is—and how it transformed his business (04:06)
Why growing businesses need expertise before they can afford full-time executives (06:27)
The costly mistake of hiring the wrong leadership role too early (08:50)
How fractional leaders help business owners make better strategic decisions (10:53)
What a fractional COO can do for an overwhelmed practice owner (18:16)
When it makes sense to bring in a fractional CMO (22:16)
Why marketing strategy is different from marketing execution (24:10)
The role of fractional HR leadership and hiring better people (30:16)
How Sweet Leap matches businesses with vetted executive talent (13:18)
What orthodontists should expect to invest in fractional leadership (16:44)
🟦 Additional Resources
If you’re feeling stretched too thin, struggling with growth decisions, or simply wondering what’s possible with the right leadership support, Zach offers a complimentary Fractional Fit Meeting to help determine whether fractional leadership is right for your practice.
🌐 Website: https://www.suiteleap.com
🔗 LinkedIn: Zach Nathan
Whether you need help with operations, finance, marketing, HR, or overall business strategy, Sweet Leap can connect you with experienced executive talent without the cost of a full-time hire.
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