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Dr. Andrew Olson: “It’s really easy to forget the business side of dentistry”

Dr. Andrew Olson Dentist and Owner of Wasatch Dental; Assistant Professor at the University of Utah School of Dentistry. He has a very unique story of becoming a dentist and then pursuing a business education at the University of Utah School of Business. Please enjoy our wide ranging conversation.

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-olson-069042147/

Software: Botdent.com

02/13/2024

1:14:45

Chapters

01:00 Introductions

03:34 Early Days

05:05 What sparked the interest in Dentistry?

08:00 Why did you pursue an MBA?

17:45 Misconception of business education and the importance of it to have a competitive edge.

20:00 2 Takeaways from Business School

22:30 The Superpower of a dental practice

25:50 Business Books

27:30 What does the next generation of Dentists look like?

33:11 What would a dentist miss out on if avoid being an owner

35:47 Unfortunate story of a doctor who should’ve been an associate

50:21 Credit Cards and Passwords

59:12 “I actually don’t have an office manager”

01:01:58 What is the Culture?

01:03:00 What is one killer of culture

01:06:05 Who is your competition?

01:09:45 The Future of Private Practice Ownership

01:12:43 0-10 Scale of Future of Dentistry

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