Next Level Practice

If someone walked into your office tomorrow and offered to buy your practice—would you know what to ask for? Most dentists don’t.

In Part 1 of our 3-part series on Practice Value, Kelly Dahmer breaks down the biggest myth in dentistry: that production and collections determine your value. They don’t. In today’s market, it’s all about margin, systems, and EBITDA.

You hired a great team member…Now what? The first 90 days can make or break a new hire's success—and most practices are getting it wrong. Onboarding isn't paperwork; it's the culture blueprint.

What You’ll Learn:
• Why onboarding starts before day one
• How to design a 90-day onboarding plan that boosts retention
• The difference between "new" and "fresh" hires—and why it matters
• How to use mentors, feedback loops, and performan...

If you’re tired of hiring flops, high turnover, and ghosted interviews, this episode is your game plan. Discover a smarter, proven approach to dental recruiting that actually works. 🎯 Subscribe now!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why most dental practices hire backwards (and how to fix it)

Struggling to hire and keep great dental team members? You're not alone. Discover why 62% of dentists call staffing their #1 issue.

In this eye-opening episode, Kelly Dahmer, CEO of Next Level Practice, dives into the dental hiring crisis affecting practices nationwide. With staffing shortages, rising payroll costs, and high turnover disrupting patient care and profitability, it's more critical than ever t...

Ready to escape the insurance trap? Learn how to drop PPOs with strategy—not chaos. Subscribe now for real-world solutions!

Is your biggest PPO silently draining your profits, your peace of mind, and even your patient relationships? In this powerful episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, host Kelly Dahmer, CEO of Next Level Practice, reveals a clear, actionable plan to drop PPOs strategically—without ...

Dentists are constantly told to chase new patients to grow their practice. But what if we told you that not all new patients are an asset—in fact, some might hurt your profitability, team morale, and patient experience?

In this eye-opening episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, host Kelly Dahmer, CEO of Next Level Practice, breaks down the myth that “more new patients = growth.” You’ll learn how blind...

If your treatment plans are being ignored, delayed, or outright rejected, this episode is for you. In this episode, Kelly Dahmer, CEO of Next Level Practice, reveals exactly why patients ghost after hearing their treatment plan—and how to turn that around with a proven, step-by-step system that dramatically increases case acceptance.

Are your patients leaning in… or leaning out?

Too many practices do all t...

Are you treating your team's salaries like an expense — or like the investment they truly are? 

In this episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, CEO Kelly Dahmer shares why every salary in your dental practice needs a scorecard — and how shifting your mindset can transform your payroll from a cash drain into a profit-producing machine.

If you've ever wondered why you're writing payroll checks without s...

What if the key to transforming your dental practice’s profitability isn’t more new patients—but optimizing the team you already have?

In this game-changing episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, host and dental business strategist Kelly Dahmer reveals why most practices are overlooking their most powerful revenue generator: the hygiene department.

While many dentists think hygiene is ju...

Is your dental practice dependent on YOU to function?

If taking a vacation feels impossible because your team can’t run the show without you, this episode is your wake-up call. In this high-impact episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, host Kelly Dahmer shares the exact framework for transforming your dental team from a reactive, chaotic group into a high-performing, self-managing team that drives growth—even when you're not a...

Ever feel like you nailed the diagnosis, explained the treatment, and offered every payment option… only for the patient to say, “I’ll think about it”?

In this episode of the NextLevel Practice Podcast, host Kelly Dahmer breaks down one of the most misunderstood aspects of running a successful practice: why patients say no—even when they need the care.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

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Are you producing more than ever but still feeling stuck financially? You're not alone—over 60% of dentists say they feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck… despite owning their own practice. In this powerful episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, CEO Kelly Dahmer dives deep into one of the biggest blind spots in dentistry: the toxic cycle of production addiction.

You’ll discover why working harder doesn’t equal earnin...

💡 You're not just a dentist—you’re also the office manager, HR, scheduler, and problem solver.

❌ You’re staying late, skipping lunch, and drowning in admin work.
❌ You can’t grow if you’re doing everything yourself.

In this game-changing episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, CEO Kelly Dahmer reveals:
✅ Why delegation is the secret weapon of thriving dental practices
✅ How to build a team that handles business—so you can fo...