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The No BS Dental Growth PodcastGet no BS, straight shooting, marketing advice to grow your dental practice. Author: Chris Pistorius
Welcome to The NO BS Dental Growth Podcast the ultimate resource for dental professionals who want straight talk about growing and managing a thriving dental practice. If youre tired of fluffy advice and industry buzzwords, this podcast delivers actionable insights, proven strategies, and candid discussions to help you navigate the business side of dentistry. Hosted by Chris Pistorius, a seasoned dental marketing and business expert with over 20 years of experience helping practices grow, this podcast goes beyond marketing. We dive into the essential topics that matter most to dental professionals, including: Practice Management: Strategies to streamline operations, improve patient retention, and build a high-performing team.Growth Tactics: Proven methods to attract new patients, boost profitability, and expand your practice sustainably.Technology & Trends: How to leverage tools like AI, automation, and innovative patient care systems to stay ahead in a competitive market.Leadership & Culture: Practical advice on fostering a positive workplace culture, motivating your team, and positioning yourself as a leader in your community.Challenges & Real Solutions: Honest conversations about the struggles dentists face, from insurance headaches to staffing challengesand how to overcome them. Whether youre an established dentist looking to take your practice to the next level, a new practice owner trying to make sense of the business side of things, or an industry insider wanting a fresh perspective, this podcast is for you. Each week, Chris is joined by industry leaders, practice owners, and expert guests who share their real-world experiences and insights. With a no-nonsense approach and a focus on delivering real value, every episode is packed with practical tips and strategies you can implement right away. Why listen? Because dental school taught you how to be an excellent clinicianbut not how to run a business. Thats where we come in. This podcast bridges the Language: en Genres: Business, Management, Marketing Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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The ZERO-Dollar Referral Engine Every Dental Practice NEEDS
Thursday, 4 December, 2025
If you think your dental practice is “getting referrals,” think again. In this episode, Chris exposes the brutal truth about referrals in dentistry — why they’re your highest-ROI patient source, why most practices butcher them, and how to finally build a predictable, zero-cost referral engine you can rely on. You’ll learn the exact system elite dental practices use to create WOW moments, script referral conversations, generate “silent referrals,” track everything, and turn everyday patients into walking, talking billboards for your practice. If you’re tired of unpredictable months, inconsistent new patient flow, and marketing strategies that feel hit-or-miss… this is the episode that changes everything. 🎙️ What You’ll Learn in This Episode 💡 The Big Myths About Dental Referrals (Most Dentists Fall For These) Why “being nice” isn’t a referral strategy Why clean offices and good reviews don’t automatically generate new patients Why relying solely on referrals is business gambling, not marketing 💥 The 5-Part Referral Engine That Costs $0 The WOW Moment that makes patients say, “No other dentist does this.” The Perfect 1-Sentence Referral Script your team can use without feeling salesy. Silent Referral Systems that generate referrals without saying a word. VIP Red Carpet Treatment that turns referred patients into lifetime patients. Tracking Like a CEO, not guessing like a dentist. 📉 Why Referrals Are Amazing… but Never Enough The hidden danger in unpredictable referral months How smart practices combine referrals with system-driven marketing Why the best practices treat referrals as gravy, not the main course 🔥 SEO Keywords (Built Into the Copy) dental marketing, dental patient referrals, grow your dental practice, increase dental new patient flow, dental office systems, dental referral strategies, predictable dental growth, dental practice marketing, referral engine dentistry, how to get more dental patients, dental internal marketing 🎧 Listen If You’re a Dentist Who… Wants more high-quality, high-trust, ready-to-say-yes patients Is tired of unpredictable new patient numbers Knows referrals are powerful but doesn’t have a system in place Wants to grow without dumping more money into ads Loves simple, zero-BS marketing strategies that just work 📌 Your Action Step (AKA “Homework”) Pick one of these and implement it this week: ✔️ Add a WOW moment ✔️ Train your team on the referral script ✔️ Add silent referral reminders ✔️ Thank referring patients like VIPs ✔️ Start tracking referrals by name Small steps = big growth.













