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My Dental Playbook

Dr. Blake Hamblin & Gary Bird

Welcome to My Dental Playbook, the dental podcast where real growth meets real talk.Hosted by Dr. Blake Hamblin, a practicing dentist on the road to $10M, and Gary Bird, founder of SMC National, this show breaks down proven practice growth strategies, real-world dental entrepreneurship, and the dental practice management tactics that actually move the needle.Each episode dives into the playbook behind thriving practices: how to attract better patients, build a high-performing team, and scale without

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024 3 Steps to Attract & Retain Top Dental Team Members

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2026/01/15

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/3-steps-to-attract-and-retain-top-dental-team/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀Spots are limited - secure your seat in the mastermind that’s changing how dentists grow: https://shorturl.at/AenIt Dental practices don’t have a hiring problem, they have a positioning problem. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin breaks down the exact frameworks he uses to attract and retain

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27:13

023 Owner vs Associate: Why Case Acceptance Numbers...

My Dental Playbook ·

2026/01/08

🚀What are top-performing dentists doing differently? Find out inside the mastermind: https://shorturl.at/AenIt 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook Your associate’s case acceptance is probably lower than you think, and it’s costing you growth. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin breaks down the exact four-pillar framework he uses to move associates from low acceptance to confident closers. Gary Bird pushes deeper into the

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16:54

022 Why Most Dentists are Trapped in a 24/7 Job (And...

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2026/01/01

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/why-dentists-are-trapped-in-a-24-7-job/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀The mastermind fills fast - apply now and start scaling with confidence: https://shorturl.at/AenIt If you can’t leave your dental practice for 30 days, you don’t own a business. You own a job. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the leadership skills, systems, and

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23:08

021 7 Hacks to Grow Your Office in a Saturated Market

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/12/25

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/real-reason-your-marketing-isnt-working/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀Spots are limited - secure your seat in the mastermind that’s changing how dentists grow: https://shorturl.at/AenIt How do you stand out when there are dentists on every corner? In this episode of My Dental Playbook, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the seven things every dental practice

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24:44

020 The Real Reason Dentists Fail After Dropping...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/12/18

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode//why-dentists-fail-after-dropping-insurance/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀What are top-performing dentists doing differently? Find out inside the mastermind: https://shorturl.at/AenIt In this episode, Gary Bird explores how a dental practice can thrive even when going out-of-network. Dr. Blake Hamblin shares his strategies for transforming insurance losses into...

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29:04

019 $49 Cleanings?! The Strategy That 10X’d This...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/12/11

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/49-cleanings-10x-dental-practice/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀The mastermind fills fast - apply now and start scaling with confidence: https://shorturl.at/AenIt Think a $49 cleaning cheapens your brand? Think again. Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird, alongside powerhouse hygienist Autumn, reveal how one low-cost offer flipped their practice from patient acquisition

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18:36

018 How to Collect Every Dollar You Produce (Without...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/12/04

📥 Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/collect-every-dollar-you-produce/ 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀Spots are limited - secure your seat in the mastermind that’s changing how dentists grow: https://shorturl.at/AenIt 🚀Register FREE and Get CE Credit: https://mydentalplaybook.com/ce-series/going-out-of-network/ Are you producing more but collecting less? Gary Bird chats with Dr. Blake Hamblin as he

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23:33

017 Why Empty Chairs Are Killing Your Dental Practice

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/11/27

📥 Free Resource: https://go.smcnational.com/marketing-maps 🚀 Schedule your call to lock in your marketing credit: https://bit.ly/48twj4o 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook Are you maxed out but still not growing? In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin shares how he solved one of dentistry’s biggest bottlenecks - capacity. Discover how block scheduling, same-day treatment, and efficient ops transformed his practice from “too...

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20:06

016 Is Discounting Killing Your Brand? This Facebook...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/11/20

📥 Free Resource: https://go.smcnational.com/campaign/strategic-pricing 🚀Your $3,000 Growth Boost Awaits—Schedule Your Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/48twj4o 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook Dentists fear that running specials or offering $49 cleanings will cheapen their brand. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird explain why the right loss leader strategy actually increases trust, patient flow, and production

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34:05

015 The $150,000 Tax Break Most Dentists Miss

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2025/11/13

📥Get Special Offer from strIQ: http://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/150k-tax-break-dentists-miss/ 🚀Don’t Miss Out: Secure Your $3,000 Credit: https://bit.ly/48twj4o 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook Should you rent or own your dental building? In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin, Gary Bird, and real estate expert Matt Sanderson unpack the financial and tax advantages of ownership, plus what to know before signing your nex...

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23:26

014 If You Stopped Doing Dentistry, Would Your...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/11/06

🚀What are top-performing dentists doing differently? Find out inside the mastermind: https://shorturl.at/AenIt 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/partnerships/my-dental-playbook 🚀Lock In Your $3,000 Credit - Podcast Listeners Only: https://bit.ly/48twj4o Most dentists struggle to step back from the chair without their income collapsing. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the difference between entrepreneur profit and dental

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25:31

013 Why You Shouldn’t Grow From $1M to $2M in Your...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/10/30

📥 Free Resource: http://mydentalplaybook.com/episode//dental-practice-growth-1m-to-2m/ 🚀Schedule your call to lock in your marketing credit: https://bit.ly/48twj4o Every dentist says they want to scale from $1M to $2M. But is it worth it? In this episode of My Dental Playbook, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird share the hard truths about doubling your practice. From managing associates to taking on more debt, they reveal the real challenges behind chasing higher revenue. If you’re c...

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25:03

012 The Secret to Retaining Patients Without Insurance

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/10/23

📥 Free Resource: http://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/retaining-patients-without-insurance/ 🚀 Your $3,000 Growth Boost Awaits—Schedule Your Strategy Call: https://bit.ly/48twj4o Most dentists set up a membership plan, but almost no one signs up. In this episode of My Dental Playbook, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down why most membership plans fail and the simple tweaks that make patients say yes on the spot. Dr. Blake reveals how he relaunched his “Membership Plus” plan a...

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24:48

011 The 3-Step System Every Practice Needs to 2.5x...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/10/16

📥 Free Resource: https://www.mydentalplaybook.com/episode/three-step-system-treatment-acceptance 🚀Grow Your Practice with Cherry Payment Plans: https://withcherry.com/ 🚀Schedule your call to lock in your marketing credit: https://bit.ly/48twj4o The 3-step Finance, Phase, Discount system Dr. Blake Hamblin uses is transforming how patients say yes and how fast practices grow. In this episode, Dr. Blake and Treatment Coordinator Paige reveal the 3–5 minute Cherry approval flow, how ...

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25:36

010 The KPIs Every Dentist Must Track to Hold...

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/10/09

📥 Free Resource: http://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/dental-marketing-kpis/ Why do dentists and marketers always clash? In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird break down the root causes of frustration between practice owners and marketing teams and how to fix it with clear data and communication. From $30,000 websites that don’t convert, to operational failures disguised as “bad marketing,” to the single number (CAC) that reveals if the problem is your ads or your front desk,

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31:50

009 Over Aggressive Tx Planning!

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/10/02

📥Free Resource: https://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/over-aggressive-tx-planning/ One viral comment accused Dr. Blake of over-treatment. In this episode, he responds with clinical transparency, decision frameworks, and a breakdown of what ethical treatment really means in modern dentistry. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌 How to talk about comprehensive care without sounding pushy 📌 Where most dentists drop the ball when patients say "I need to think about it" 📌 A practical system for objection

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12:58

008 Bending Time as a Dental Leader

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/09/25

📥 Submit your application to the mastermind: https://mydentalplaybook.com/my-dental-playbook-mastermind/ Most dentists grow in isolation and it’s slowing them down. That’s why Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird are launching a new mastermind: a once-a-month 90-minute call where real dentists solve real problems… together. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌 How being around growth-minded peers can fast-track your success 📌 Why Dr. Blake believes in “bending time” for dental owners 📌 What to expect

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25:09

007 #1 Mistake With Dental Associates

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/09/18

📥 Free Resource: http://mydentalplaybook.com/episode/1-mistake-with-dental-associates/ Bringing on an associate can be your greatest growth move, or your biggest mistake. In this episode, Dr. Blake Hamblin and Gary Bird reveal the systems, red flags, and leadership strategies behind building a thriving associate team without damaging your culture, cash flow, or clinical standards. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌 The onboarding plan every associate dentist needs to succeed 📌 When and how to di...

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23:58

006 1-on-1 Cheat Sheet to Transform Our Practice Culture

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/09/11

📥 Free Resource: mydentalplaybook.com Think your team is the problem? It might be your systems. In this episode, Dr. Blake unpacks how regular 1:1 meetings changed his dental team dynamic, retention, and production. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌 The exact questions to ask in your one-on-ones 📌 How to tie personal goals to professional performance 📌 The cheat codes to building real emotional security at work 🎧 Listen on: Apple: https://bit.ly/4mvFu8g Spotify: https://bit.ly/3Ugtnjc 🎯S...

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24:31

005 Mindsets that Keep Dentist Leaders Stuck!

My Dental Playbook ·

2025/09/04

What separates top 1% dental practices from the rest? It’s not money. It’s mindset. In this episode, Blake and Gary break down what a true growth mindset looks like and how it’s shaped every decision in their business. 🔍 What You’ll Learn: 📌 The #1 belief holding dentists back 📌 Why urgency and discomfort are prerequisites for growth 📌 The difference between tugboat leaders and lighthouse leaders 📥 Free Resource: http://mydentalplaybook.com 🎧 Listen on: Apple: https://bit.ly/4mvF...

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