In this high-energy episode 🎙️ of Startup Unscripted, hosts Michael Dinsio and John Bertagni sit down with dental real estate expert Steve Kakikis from Omni Practice Group for a brutally honest, hilarious, and insightful look at one of the most critical steps in starting a dental practice... real estate.
From hilarious name mispronunciations to powerful truth bombs, this episode gets real about what it takes to move from dreaming about a dental startup to actually doing it. 🚨 Spoiler: It starts with mindset. Steve shares what separates the serious from the uncertain, why showing up prepared is everything, and how the Pacific Northwest continues to draw dentists ready to build something of their own.
Whether you're a dentist thinking about a startup, a professional supporting one, or just love sharp insight and unscripted energy, this episode hits hard with stories, strategy, and a whole lot of passion.
🎧 Tune in to learn:
- Why mindset trumps a polished business plan
- How missed opportunities happen—and how to avoid them
- What makes the Pacific Northwest so appealing to dental entrepreneurs
- The power of community—and whether you should live where you work
Contact Steve Kikikis and his team if you are interested in getting a dental practice started in the Northwest Market.
Steve Kikikis - VP Broker
https://dentalunscripted.com/omni-practice-group/
(425) 905-6920
0:00 Intro Music
1:20 OMNI Introduction
5:42 The Mentality
13:55 Pinpoint the Location
21:40 Northwest Market
27:18 Getting A ProÂ
32:21 Negotiating A Space
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Michael Dinsio Coaches and supports docs through the entire dental start up process.
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