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“What I learned from running 16 locations: More offices is easier than 1”

Dr. Nikki shares her inspiring journey from being a dental associate to owning multiple practices. She discusses the challenges and rewards of launching a mobile dental clinic, expanding her practice to Texas, and the importance of understanding business operations in dentistry. Nikki also addresses the unique challenges women face in leadership roles, the significance of mentorship, and the role of office managers in creating efficient practices. She emphasizes the need for financial literacy and offers actionable strategies for dental practice owners to grow their businesses. Additionally, Nikki highlights the benefits of using ZenOne for supply management, allowing for streamlined operations and more free time for practice owners.

3 Main takeaways:

Dive deep into your numbers (Account Recevables, Codes, EOB)
Understand what’s working and why it’s working. Learn to delegate
Step 1 and 2 should give you confidence to tackle harder things or decisions.

Dr. Nikki Bio:

I’m Dr. Nikki. General dentist, but more of an entrepreneur, having built and managed 16 practices from the ground up. These include GP, Endo, Perio & Implant Centers, a Mobile Dental Clinic, and Oral Medicine practices. I’ve learned through every stage of ownership. Along the way, I discovered that what truly fuels a thriving practice isn’t just great dentistry, it’s systems, leadership, and operations that free the doctor to focus on patients, growth, and life outside the office. Now, I coach dentists, associates, and practice owners who want to:
• Avoid costly mistakes I’ve already lived through
• Streamline operations and boost profitability
• Create freedom to live a life they actually enjoy

If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, undervalued, or stuck in the day-to-day grind of running your practice, I’ve been there. The good news? It doesn’t have to stay that way. Let’s work together to transform your practice into one that supports your life, not the other way around.

I’d prefer people to book 15 minute free consult calls rather than email me. Here is the link to book: https://linktr.ee/dentalgrowthcoach?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=d7c5be4b-fd7f-4e6b-a77c-a06528155d05

11/18/2025

1:07:00

Chapters

00:00 Introduction to Nikki’s Journey

02:46 The Birth of a Mobile Dental Clinic

06:01 Transitioning to Texas: A New Opportunity

09:04 Challenges of Managing Multiple Practices

11:56 Navigating Gender Dynamics in Dentistry

14:59 Building Successful Dental Practices

18:01 The Importance of Business Operations

21:13 Confidence in Expanding Practices

24:02 Financial Strategies for Growth

26:57 The Success Formula for Multiple Offices

32:41 Optimizing Dental Practice Roles

35:12 The Journey of Associate Dentists

37:41 Overcoming Business Challenges in Dentistry

40:29 The Importance of Financial Awareness

43:02 Training and Empowering Office Managers

46:11 Balancing Clinical and Business Skills

49:08 Actionable Steps for Practice Owners

01:00:17 Streamlining Supply Management with Zen One

Takeaways

Nikki emphasizes the importance of being a doer rather than just an advisor in the dental industry.
She shares her journey from working in various practices to owning multiple dental clinics.
The mobile dental clinic she launched provided essential services to underserved communities.
Nikki discusses the challenges and rewards of expanding her practice to Texas.
She highlights the importance of understanding business operations in running a successful dental practice.
Nikki addresses the unique challenges women face in leadership roles within dentistry.
She shares insights on the importance of mentorship and coaching for new dentists.
Nikki discusses the role of office managers and the need for clear systems in dental practices.
She explains how having multiple practices can actually reduce stress and improve efficiency.
Nikki emphasizes the importance of financial literacy and understanding insurance processes for practice owners.

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