Welcome to episode 15, Ask Chase Anything: Your Burning Questions, Answered!

In this episode, Chase takes the mic to answer your most pressing questions in an Ask Chase Anything session! From scaling a dental practice to managing team culture and balancing work with family life, no topic is off-limits.

Listeners sent in questions about what it takes to build a thriving practice, how to handle difficult team dynamics, and the moments that shaped Chase’s career. As always, he delivers candid insights, actionable advice, and a healthy dose of humor.

Chase also shares personal stories, including the lessons he’s learned from his biggest mistakes, his favorite tools for staying productive, and why keeping a growth mindset is key to long-term success. Whether you’re a young dentist just starting out or a seasoned pro looking to take your practice to the next level, this episode has something for everyone.

👉 Hit play now to hear Chase’s unfiltered answers to your burning questions—and maybe even pick up a nugget of wisdom that changes the game for you.

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 0:00 - Welcome to the Dentist Show with Chase and Raquel
• 0:37 - Meet Raquel: Chase's co-host for the episode
• 1:10 - Behind the scenes: Dentist training and holiday busyness
• 2:15 - Raquel shares her background: Utah roots and high school memories
• 4:00 - Chase and Raquel reminisce about their school days
• 6:20 - Raquel’s teaching career and moving to Ohio
• 8:10 - Misconceptions about running a dental practice
• 9:45 - Why dental schools don't teach business skills
• 12:00 - What Chase does outside of dentistry
• 15:00 - A day in the life of managing multiple dental practices
• 18:30 - Financial mistakes new dentists make
• 21:50 - Continuing education and its impact on career growth

Have you ever wanted to quit? We’ve all been there. In this episode, Chase and Ryan get real about the challenges of dentistry—high stress, endless demands, and the overwhelming feeling that it’s just too much. But they’re here to remind you: you can make it through.

The duo reflects on their personal experiences, from the frustrations of managing dental practices to the constant stress of trying to do it all. But instead of quitting, they’ve learned to find purpose, lean into gratitude, and laugh through the chaos. They also share practical strategies for managing the mental and emotional toll of the profession, along with a few stories about the patients (and coworkers!) who keep them going.

Whether you’re ready to throw in the towel or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this episode is packed with heart, humor, and plenty of reasons why dentists are some of the toughest—and most resilient—professionals out there.

👉 Listen now to hear why quitting might not be the answer and how to rediscover the joy in what you do.

Ps…never forget that you matter!

LINKS:

• https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Dentists Show!
• 02:00 Chase and Ryan’s funniest stress-induced moments.
• 06:00 The unique pressures of running a dental practice.
• 10:00 Why quitting feels tempting—but isn’t the answer.
• 14:00 How gratitude and mindset shifts can change everything.
• 20:00 Laughing through the chaos: Stories from the office.
• 26:00 Final thoughts: Finding purpose and sticking it out.

Mins, MIPs, and Why Numbers Matter (But People Matter More)

In this episode, Chase and Ryan take you behind the scenes of how they run their practices, diving into the concept of "Mins" (Most Important Numbers) and "MIPs" (Most Important People). If you’re thinking this sounds like corporate jargon, think again—these are the tools that help their team know what winning looks like and stay connected to the bigger picture.

They share how implementing these systems across their offices has transformed their team culture, empowered employees, and made their practice more efficient than ever. Along the way, they swap stories about early missteps (like accidentally handing out pens with Chase’s personal cell phone number) and how even the smallest changes—like tracking how fast a room can be flipped—can make a massive difference.

But at its heart, this episode is about more than numbers. It’s about the people behind them. Chase and Ryan reflect on how focusing on service and relationships—not just revenue—has been the foundation of their success. Plus, they discuss the lessons they’ve learned from Gino Wickman’s book Traction and how its principles have shaped their business approach.

Whether you’re looking to implement these strategies in your practice or just curious about how dentists can optimize workflows while staying people-focused, this episode has something for everyone.

👉 Hit play now and find out how to balance numbers and humanity in your dental practice!

LINKS:

https://www.thedentistsshow.com

Episode Minute By Minute:

• 00:00 Welcome to The Dentists Show!
• 02:00 What are Mins and MIPs? Breaking down the basics.
• 05:00 Why numbers matter: Empowering your team with clarity and goals.
• 09:00 Tracking efficiency: From fluoride acceptance rates to room turnover.
• 12:00 The role of leadership: Explaining the “why” behind every number.
• 15:00 Service vs. sales: Why relationships always come first.
• 18:00 Lessons from Traction: Simplifying processes for team success.
• 22:00 Chase’s pen fail: Why his personal number ended up in patients’ hands.
• 25:00 Final thoughts: Making numbers meaningful by focusing on people.