The Dental Economist Show

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Eric Giesecke, the CEO of Planet DDS. Join them as they discuss growth strategies, the evolving landscape of dental business dynamics, and M&A trends.

Show Notes

In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Eric Giesecke, the CEO of Planet DDS. 

Join them as they discuss: 

  • Eric’s career journey
  • The value of a vibrant company culture
  • Navigating the dental and tech industries
  • Growth strategies
  • The evolving landscape of workplace dynamics
  • M&A trends
  • The impact of AI in dentistry

Eric Giesecke is the CEO of Planet DDS, a prominent provider of cloud-based dental software solutions; he has been leading the company since 2015. Before joining Planet DDS, he co-founded District Line Partners, a private investment fund, and led One Source Water, a bottleless water cooler firm.

Episode Highlights:

11:03 - 13:22 - Scaling and Gaining Confidence Through Client Success

16:28 - 18:23 - Fostering a Culture of Humility, Collaboration, and Passion

26:05 - 27:15 - Hybrid Work and Company Culture

29:04 - 31:39 - Future of the Dental Industry and Market Trends

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Whether you’re leading a DSO, building the next big dental SaaS tool, or redefining patient experience, this show is where the smartest minds in dental business come to talk strategy!


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What is The Dental Economist Show?

Hi, dental economists! I’m Mike Huffaker, and this is the Dental Economist Show, where you can join me and my guests in a conversation about the business of dentistry. Get ready to reconsider everything you think you know about growing your dental business as we exchange different ideas and meet at the intersection of profit and purpose.