CEO Global Network Podcast
🎙 Hosted by John Wilson, founder of CEO Global Network and author of GREAT CEOs and How They Are Made, this podcast delivers powerful insights for CEOs and executives looking to grow as leaders and drive lasting success.
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CEO Global Network Podcast
Jeremy D. Behar, Founder & CEO of Canadian Dental Services Corporation - Building Culture, Busting Myths, and Redefining Dental Care
In this episode of the CEO Global Network Podcast, John Wilson sits down with Jeremy D. Behar, Founder & CEO of Canadian Dental Services Corporation, to explore what it takes to lead with culture, empathy, and vision while scaling a business in a fast-changing industry.
Jeremy shares how he built an “A team” leadership circle, why dental care is no longer just about teeth and gums, and how CDS is redefining the connection between oral health and overall wellness. He also dives into the role of culture in sustaining growth, the fear that drives leaders to protect their purpose, and why developing future leaders is the key to long-term success.
If you’re a CEO, executive, or entrepreneur looking to balance growth with humanity, this conversation offers practical insights and bold perspectives.
John Wilson (00:00)
Jeremy, I can't thank you enough for being on the CEO Global Network podcast. I've been looking forward to this conversation for quite some time. So thank you so much for taking the time to be with us, Jeremy. We really appreciate it.
Question: I know you've developed an A team reporting to you at your company. Why is that so important to you, number one?
Jeremy D. Behar (00:12)
Yeah, my pleasure, John.
John Wilson (00:28)
Question: And then the second part of the question is, how did you do it? How did you build that A team?
Jeremy D. Behar (00:33)
That’s a good question… [Full detailed response on leadership team, culture, and Peter Drucker quote].
John Wilson (02:06)
This isn't golf, it's soccer. I love that, Jeremy. Thank you.
Question: You spent over two decades now transforming dental care in Canada and the US. What's one myth about the industry that you'd love to bust?
Jeremy D. Behar (02:23)
That’s an easy question… [Full response on oral health and its direct connection to total body health, including diabetes, brain health, and heart health].
John Wilson (04:25)
Congratulations on the Canadian Business Excellence Award.
Question: How do you balance scaling a business while staying rooted in empathy and human connection? How do you do that?
Jeremy D. Behar (04:52)
That’s based on two things… [Full response on culture, fear of dilution, patient-first approach, and personal example of his family as patients].
John Wilson (06:54)
Question: CDS University just got accredited by the Academy of General Dentistry. What inspired you to build an in-house learning platform for dental professionals, Jeremy?
Jeremy D. Behar (07:04)
What inspired me was… [Full response on why leadership learning starts early, PACE accreditation, and developing leaders as the biggest hedge against growth risk].
John Wilson (08:56)
Absolutely. Number one job of the CEO is to develop leaders.
Question: What makes your company such an important partner for your clients? What distinguishes you, Jeremy, from the others?
Jeremy D. Behar (09:15)
I’m not sure what distinguishes us… [Full response on competing against their own history, creating a safe environment for dental professionals, and supporting long careers with curiosity, growth, and support].
John Wilson (10:30)
Jeremy, thank you so much for being on the CEO Global Network podcast. Congratulations on everything you and your team have achieved.
Jeremy D. Behar (10:45)
You bet, John. Thanks for your time.
