Dr. Pete Smidt: Driving Big Growth at Smalltown Dental

In this episode of The Close, Craig interviews Dr. Pete Smidt, founder of Smalltown Dental, about his rapid expansion during COVID-19 when he grew from two to eight practices in just one year. Pete shares the challenges of managing multiple office cultures, dealing with staff challenges, and building leadership teams while acquiring multiple practices. He discusses his strategic shift toward de novo development, his doctor ownership model that offers work-life balance and investment opportunities, and the importance of having a clear vision beyond just profits. Pete emphasizes that money motivates short-term but vision inspires long-term success in multi-site growth. Explore the full episode page to watch a video or read a transcript of the full interview: https://caberhill.com/podcast/dr-pete-smidt-smalltown-dental

Chapters

• 0:28 The Accidental Beginning of Small Town Dental
• 1:26 COVID-Era Rapid Expansion: From 2 to 8 Practices
• 5:29 Building the First De Novo Practice
• 6:56 Scaling the Small Town Brand Beyond Small Towns
• 8:00 Doctor Ownership Model and Opportunities
• 16:20 Advice for Multi-Site Growth: Vision Over Money
• 17:28 Contact Information and Small Town Small Talk Podcast