In this episode, Collin Al-Samarrie talks with Dr. Dixie Mobley, an Air Force veteran and founder of Pearl and Pine Dental Studio. They discuss her rapid transition from military dentistry to building a "bomb-shelter" start...

Life, Wellness, and the "Marathon Mindset"In this raw and intimate "living room session," Ashley, Collin, and Brian sit down to pass a single mic and share a major life update. This isn't your typical clinical podcast; it’s a deep...

In this raw, "on-the-go" episode, Brian and Ashley take you on a Thursday afternoon walk in California to discuss the most intense season of their lives. Recorded just after receiving life-changing medical imaging results, this conversation bri...

Episode Overview: We are re-releasing one of our most popular and impactful conversations! In this episode, Dr. Ashley Joves sits down with the legendary Dr. Rob Ritter for a masterclass in dental practice longevity, leadership, a...

In This Episode, We Discuss:The Physicality of Dentistry: Toni discusses how she combats the postural strain and why ergonomic loupes have been a game-changer for her migraines and neck pain.The $17,000 "Ha...

In this raw "trifecta" episode, Ashley, Brian, and Collin sit down for a candid update on Brian’s battle with Stage 4 tongue cancer. Recorded just weeks before a life-altering surgery, the team discusses the physical toll of chemo, the overwhel...

In this week’s episode, Collin Al-Samarrie sits down with Dr. Toni Torres of Bloom Dental Co. to navigate the high-stakes month leading up to her formal grand opening. From the logistics of hosting a city-sanctioned ribbon cutting to the...

Life in the Making — An Update from Dr. Ashley JovesAfter a brief hiatus, Dr. Ashley Joves is back in the booth with Collin Al-Samarrie. While The Making Of usually focuses on the grit of dental...

EPISODE 12  “The Business of Branding, Banned Words, and Burst Water Heaters”In this week’s episode Dr. Ashley Joves, Dr. Toni Torres, and Collin dive deep into the "messy middle" of the startup journey—moving from the dry wo...

About the Guest: Dr. Hiral Patel is the owner of Solid Smiles in Lewisville, Texas. As an "OG" member of The Making Of community, she transitioned from searching for acquisitions to building her own startup from the ground up in...

The Money Deep Dive: Loans, Leverage, and the Cost of Day ZeroEpisode Summary: Happy New Year! We are officially in 2026, and we are kicking off the year with a masterclass in startup finance. To celebrate our recent win...

"Thank you for tuning in to the very last episode of The Making of Podcast 2025. I can't believe we're here! We are doing a rewind this week, going back to Episode 2 with Dr. Ashley Joves and Michael Arias.There has been so much...

🎙️ The Pivot: Finding Your "Why" & The Origin of Smile & Co. (Rewind)"We are not promised tomorrow, so don't get stuck in the day-to-day stupid stuff. Go for your dreams."In the spirit of our favorite word here at <...

EPISODE 10 — “AMA Part 2: Real Startup Questions, Real Answers”Collin steps in for Ashley and sits down with Dr. Toni Torres to finish the AMA questions doctors have been sending in after following Bloom Dental Co’s startup journ...

In this week’s episode of The Making Of Bloom Dental Co., Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres switch things up and dive into a full AMA-style conversation, answering the real questions doctors have been sending Toni as they follow her startup ...

In this festive and refreshingly honest episode of The Making Of Podcast, Dr. Ashley and Collin take a step back from startup playbooks to talk life, business, and the chaos in between. What starts as a lighthearted holiday check-in quickly tur...

Grand Openings, Team Dynamics, and Holiday FunIn this episode of The Making Of, Dr. Ashley Joves and Collin are joined by Dr. Toni Torres to discuss the latest updates and challenges at Bloom Dental Co. They discuss team dynamics,...

EPISODE 7 — “Full-Time, Fired Up, and Figuring It Out”In this episode of The Making Of Bloom Dental Co., Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres dig deep into what it really means to go all-in on your startup.Toni drops a major updat...

🦷 EPISODE 6 — “Marketing, Mishaps, and Making It Happen”In this episode of The Making of Podcast, Dr. Ashley and Dr. Toni Torres dive deep into what it’s really like to get new patients through the door in the early days of practice owne...

On this episode of 'The Making Of' Dr. Ashley Joves and Dr. Toni Torres sit down to discuss the exciting first day of Bloom Dental Co. Listen along to the ladies talk about the highs and the lessons learned.First Day Insigh...

Building Bloom Dental Co: From Concept to Certification with Dr. Toni TorresIn this episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' host welcomes Dr. Toni Torres to discuss the real-time progress of her new practice, Bloom Dental Co...

The Making of a Dental Startup: Life Updates, Community Support, and Future PlansIn this episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' co-host Ashley Joves reunites with her right-hand woman, Collin, after more than a ye...

Building a Dental Practice: Navigating Challenges and Triumphs with Dr. Toni TorresIn this insightful episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' the journey of Bloom Dental Co. continues with Dr. Toni Torres sharing her latest e...

Navigating Dental Practice Setup: Equipment, Budgeting, and Consulting InsightsThis episode, Dr. Toni Torres details their journey of setting up a dental practice, focusing on the selection of operatory chairs, custom cabinetry, a...

In this exciting episode of 'The Making of a Dental Startup,' co-host Ashley Joves returns from a hiatus to introduce Dr. Toni Torres, who shares her journey of creating Bloom Dental Co. in Henderson, Nevada. Dr. Torres talks about her backgrou...