Why Your Dental Practice Feels Stuck (It’s Not What You Think)

Hey everyone, Patrick here. In this episode of The Dental Brief, I’m joined by Matt Coggin, CEO of Spear Education, for a conversation about why so many dental practices feel stuck, even when dentists are doing everything they were trained to do. We talk about the gap between working in your practice vs. on it, why most dentists aren’t set up to run and scale a business, and how challenges like team turnover and lack of systems can quietly hold growth back. If you’ve ever felt like your practice isn’t reaching its full potential, this episode offers a different way to think about what might actually be missing. Here’s what we cover: 00:00 The Biggest Challenges Dentists Are Facing Today 03:40 Why Team Issues Hold Practices Back 05:30 Why Dentists Struggle as CEOs 06:40 Working In vs. On Your Practice 08:30 Why Training Systems Matter for Growth 10:20 Scaling Your Practice the Right Way ▶️ Hit play to hear the full conversation. 👍 Like, comment, and subscribe for more bite-sized dental business insights. Learn more: speareducation.com ***** SPONSOR: – Omni Premier Marketing: https://omnipremier.com/dental-marketing/ CONNECT: – Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thedentalbrief/ – Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thedentalbriefpodcast/ – LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dental-brief-podcast-564267217 – Patrick’s LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pchavoustie/ WEBSITE: – https://dentalbrief.com/