The Educated Associate Podcast
The Educated Associate Podcast exists to give associate dentists the clarity, confidence, and perspective dental school never did—so they can become practice owners.
Each episode, Drs. Tony Schicktanz and Alex Besmer sit down with dentists who are further along in their careers or practice ownership journey, as well as CPAs, attorneys, financial planners, and industry experts who help dentists thrive as owners.
We dig into the real questions every associate faces:
What does it actually take to move from associate to owner?
How do you evaluate practice opportunities and avoid costly mistakes?
What should you know about contracts, compensation, lending, and valuations?
How do you build systems, culture, and a life worth owning?
We go beyond theory. We explore real stories, proven strategies, and hard-earned lessons—the wins, the setbacks, and the things our guests wish they knew earlier.
Whether you’re a new grad or still debating ownership down the road, this show delivers practical, unfiltered guidance you can apply today.
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