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MB2 Underground

MB2 Underground goes beyond the clinic walls, diving deep into inspiring stories from dentistry"s leading minds. Learn valuable leadership, entrepreneurship, and financial strategies you can use to grow your practice and achieve your goals.

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Ep. 84 | Everything Is Figureoutable | Melissa Marquez

MB2 Underground ·

2025/11/13

In this episode, Sarah and JT sit down with Melissa Marquez, Executive Director at Henry Schein One and one of the key forces behind Jarvis, the data platform transforming dental operations. From her unlikely start as a dental assistant to becoming a COO and later joining the tech world, Melissa shares an inspiring journey built on curiosity, grit, and a willingness to "figure it out." ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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Ep. 83 | Bring Your Brand to Life | Matt Carnes

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2025/11/06

In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT sit down with Matt Carnes, founder and president of Branding Resources, to talk about what it takes to bring your brand, and your business, to life. Matt shares the story behind building a 20+ year company from his bedroom office to a trusted partner for major brands. He opens up about the early days, the tough lessons, and the wins that kept him going. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe &

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Ep. 82 | Building Culture at Midwest Dental | Tim Cluley

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2025/10/31

In this episode, Midwest Dental's Chief Revenue Officer Tim Cluley joins MB2 Underground to share how a seven-person startup in a Wichita Falls garage grew into a 175-employee dental giant over the past 30 years, all without losing its culture. Tim talks about the power of "running to the fire" when challenges hit, leading with humility, and how staying true to your values creates growth that lasts. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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Ep. 81 | The Art of Financial Planning | Matt Paladini

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2025/10/24

In this episode of MB2 Underground, we welcome Matt Paladini, Certified Financial Planner and longtime advisor to MB2 partners, to talk about the importance of financial planning, entrepreneurship, and risk-taking, both in business and in life. Matt founded his own financial advisory firm amid the 2008 recession and shares his journey of navigating uncertainty with confidence. He opens up about building his career from Ernst & Young to founding Paladini Financial Management, later joining Cerity

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45:55

Ep. 80 | Inside DSO Compass | Matt McGaw

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2025/10/16

We’re joined by Matt McGaw, Founder of PC Med Dent Advisors, a one-man mission helping DSOs and group practices make sense of the ever-growing world of dental tech. Matt’s all about cutting through the noise, asking the right questions, finding solutions, and helping teams focus on what matters. In this episode, we cover: how DSO Compass started and what it’s doing differently, the 4 P’s that guide Matt’s approach to growth and innovation, why fear is the biggest barrier to AI adoption in

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Ep. 79 | The Michael Jordan of Dentistry | Dr. Gordon...

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2025/10/08

Legendary educator and clinician Dr. Gordon Christensen joins Sarah and JT to talk about everything from horses and motorcycles to honesty in modern dentistry. With over 66 years in the profession, “The Michael Jordan of Dentistry” shares how curiosity keeps him young, why technology isn’t always the answer, and what it really means to do dentistry the right way. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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Ep. 78 | The Heart of Dentistry | Dr. Greg Wright

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2025/10/03

Dr. Greg Wright, owner of Wright Smiles in Southlake, TX, joins us Sarah and JT to share his journey from growing up in small-town Texas to building a successful dental practice in DFW. Humor, heart, and a love for servant leadership, Dr. Wright reflects on 37 years in dentistry, lessons learned in ownership, working alongside his wife, and the joy he finds in giving back to his community. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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45:26

Ep. 77 | The Next Chapter in Ortho | Chris Bentson

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2025/09/26

In this episode of MB2 Underground, Sarah and JT welcome Chris Bentson, founder of Bentson Copple Patterson & Associates (BCPA) and a true thought leader in orthodontics. From growing up on a Kansas farm to shaping the future of orthodontic valuations and transitions, Chris brings humor, wisdom, and a lifetime of perspective. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Dz26hgC9D6YqwN8JMDBV Apple

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Ep. 76 | All About That Swag | Chris Manfredini

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2025/09/19

Chris Manfredini, CEO and Founder of Mavich Branding Group, joined the podcast to talk about hhis early days as a competitive soccer player and TCU kicker to building one of the fastest-growing branding companies in Texas. Chris shares his journey of grit, growth, and leadership lessons. He opens up about: His Italian roots and culture shock moving from Brooklyn to Texas. Transitioning from sports to entrepreneurship. Founding Mavich Branding Group and growing it from a scrappy three-person

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Ep. 75 | Legends of the Smile Lodge | Dr. James...

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2025/09/11

MB2 Dental is marking a huge milestone—800 practices strong! To celebrate, we’re joined by Dr. James McDonnell and Dr. Eric McMahon the owners of The Smile Lodge, the pediatric powerhouse that officially became MB2’s 800th partner. In this episode, we dig into their journey of building an incredible and successful New York practice fueled by authenticity, dad jokes, fun and unique traditions, and a mission to give every child access to care. It’s equal parts heart, humor, and inspiration, an episode

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38:12

Ep. 74 | Building a Safer Future: The Value of...

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2025/09/05

In this episode of MB2 Underground, hosts Sarah Keifer and JT talk with Thomas Southam, MB2’s Chief Compliance and Information Officer, about the role compliance and IT play in protecting healthcare organizations today and preparing them for the future. Thomas explains why too many companies wait until it’s too late to invest in compliance, what proactive steps leaders should be taking to safeguard patient data, and how AI-driven cyberattacks are changing the landscape. He also shares how technology

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Ep. 73 | Letting Life Happen (Even When You Want...

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2025/08/20

In this special episode of MB2 Underground, guest co-host Joe Fox joins JT to turn the spotlight on longtime MB2 leader Sarah Keifer. From joining the company in 2016, back when MB2 had fewer than 80 practices, to building the Owner Transitions department from the ground up, Sarah shares her journey of growth, adaptability, and leadership. Listeners get an inside look at the evolution of MB2 through Sarah's lens, her unconventional career path, and the lessons she’s learned along the way. But it’s

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Ep. 72 | On the Cusp of Greatness | Jeff Cellucci

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2025/08/13

Jeff Cellucci, MB2’s Chief Strategy Officer — or as we like to call him, our Chief Miscellaneous Officer — talks about the incredible teams he leads (Procurement, Marketing, and Continuing Education) and how initiatives like Cerebro, the Family Foundation, and more recently, Carabelli Club came to life. It’s a conversation about how Dr. V, our Founder and CEO, and leadership team, are continuously finding ways to help practices grow, while creating tools that keep our doctor partners connected.

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Ep. 71 | AI with a Bird’s-Eye View | Srivatsan Laxman

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2025/08/08

Srivatsan Laxman isn’t just talking about AI—he’s been building it for decades. In this episode, the CEO of TrueLark sits down with us to share how his background in artificial intelligence led him from research labs and manufacturing plants to the front desks of dental offices. We talk about how TrueLark helps practices reclaim missed calls, improve patient engagement, and free up time for staff—all with the help of AI. Srivatsan also reflects on the rise of generative AI, the challenges of

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Ep. 70 | Fourteen Years in the Making | Linzee Page

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2025/08/01

What started as a front desk job turned into a 14-year journey for Linzee Page, now MB2’s VP of Business Systems. In this episode, Linzee talks about being part of MB2’s growth—helping develop integration processes, supporting the launch of new departments, and contributing to initiatives like the MB2 Family Foundation, where she now serves as the President. She reflects on lessons learned along the way and the teamwork that’s shaped how MB2 supports doctors and their teams today.

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Ep. 69 | Familiar Faces in a New Chapter | Dr....

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2025/07/23

A throwback video, a fishing trip, and a group chat called “Salty Dogs” — that’s how Dr. Richard Valbuena, owner of River Rock Family Dental in Lawrence, KS, reconnected with old dental school friends and found his way to MB2. In this episode, he talks about what drew him to the model, the friendships that made it feel like home, and how saying partnering with MB2 was one of the best decisions he’s made. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen:

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Ep. 68 | Dentistry in General and Beyond | Dr. Bob...

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2025/07/16

Dr. Bob "Dee" Dokhanchi joins us to talk about his journey from launching Dentistry in General during the pandemic to becoming a bold voice for private practice and dental advocacy. He shares the story behind growing a dentist-only community to over 9,000 members, his path into policy change, and what’s next for technology in dentistry. Plus, we get into his upcoming event, DIG-A-PALOOZA, and why he believes every dentist should get involved with the ADA. ℹ️ Info:

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Ep. 67 | New Altitudes for Dental Labs | Charbel...

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2025/07/09

Charbel Louis Karam didn’t follow a traditional path to the dental world. A lifelong pilot with a background in aerospace manufacturing and private equity, he eventually found his way to Spectrum Killian Dental Labs, where he now serves as President and CEO, and brought a new way of thinking with him. In this episode, Charbel shares all the lessons that helped him build a dental lab that balances precision with true craftsmanship. We dig into what it takes to grow without losing the human touch, why

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Ep. 66 | Nacho Average Dental Career | Dr. Paul Goodman

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2025/07/02

On this episode of MB2 Underground, we sit down with Dr. Paul Goodman, a dentist, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, and passionate advocate for making dentistry a little less lonely (and a lot more fun). Dr. Goodman shares the story behind Dental Nachos, a community that started as a simple Facebook group and has grown into a thriving resource for dentists to learn, connect, and feel supported. He opens up about his journey from practicing alongside his dad to building multiple

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Ep. 65 | How NexHealth Became the Nexus of Healthcare...

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2025/06/25

This one’s for the ambitious. Alamin Uddin, CEO of NexHealth, joins Sarah and JT to talk about building a healthcare tech company that’s doing what the government couldn’t: unlocking health data and making it usable in real time. We talk about his career trajectory, from working as a receptionist in the Bronx to creating a platform used by dental practices nationwide. Al shares what sparked NexHealth, why data interoperability is still a massive challenge, and how NexHealth is reshaping the way care

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