{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Dental Economist Show","title":"Steve Bilt on The Secrets Behind Building a Thriving Business in the Billion-Dollar Dental Industry","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/48c0fd3f\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":964,"description":"Dentistry is seeing some tough days - but is it worth sticking around and riding the wave of a $200 billion industry? In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Steve Bilt, CEO of Smile Brands, to explore the current state of the dental industry, strategies for sustainable growth, and the future of AI in dentistry. Tune in for practical and game-changing insights on navigating market turbulence while building a dental business that stands the test of time. From “why building a business ‘you'll never sell’ creates the strongest foundation”, to “leveraging market challenges as opportunities”, and “why the DSO model continues to bridge crucial gaps in dental care accessibility”, he talks about it all.\n\nTune in for a pragmatic reminder of the potential of dentistry - today and in the future.","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/pXIUMbOEuiksPUbVXasFztN2AhF8jLC1sdhC31mYG5Y/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS85MjE0/ZTlmZjRhZjkwYTM5/ZTFkMzcxOWJjMDU3/ZTc2Yi5qcGc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}