Smile Business Diaries
digitalsmiledesign.comInterviews with inspirational dental clinic owners worldwide who speak candidly about their highs and lows of practice ownership, hard-won lessons, and what success looks like.
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Honest, real world interviews with dental business owners
Honest, real world interviews with dental business owners
Honest real world interviews with dental business owners
"Honest, real world interviews with dental business owners ... I am finding a great amount of take-home messages and enjoying the podcast a lot."
Underrated gem
Don't know why more people don't talk about this one. Genuinely useful content every week.
Invaluable for understanding what elite clinic operations look like
As a practice manager I find the operational content in Smile Business Diaries more useful than most dental business podcasts. The conversations about team culture, patient journey design, and what it actually takes to run a premium cosmetic practice are detailed and honest.
The DSD network gives access to clinics from across the world, which provides genuinely diverse operational perspectives. Recommended for any manager in a high-end or cosmetic-focused practice.
The most honest look at running a high-end dental clinic
Smile Business Diaries does something rare in dental podcasting — it follows real clinics through their journeys rather than just interviewing successful people at the end of theirs. The behind-the-scenes look at implementing DSD methodology, dealing with team challenges, and building a culture of excellence is invaluable for any practice owner.
Maria Cabanellas is a skilled host who draws out genuine stories rather than rehearsed success narratives. One of the most authentic dental podcasts available.
Has its moments
A few standout episodes but overall pretty average. Production quality could improve.
Too much self-promotion
Good information buried under constant plugs for courses and products. Gets old fast.
Okay, nothing special
Average podcast with average advice. Nothing I haven't heard elsewhere honestly.
Audio quality needs work
Hard to listen to with inconsistent audio levels. Content might be good but I can barely hear it.
Good podcast, not perfect
Mostly great episodes but some feel repetitive. Still worth subscribing to.
Pretty good overall
Not my absolute favorite but I keep coming back. Good production quality and solid guests.
Pretty good overall
Not my absolute favorite but I keep coming back. Good production quality and solid guests.
Too much self-promotion
Good information buried under constant plugs for courses and products. Gets old fast.
Has its moments
A few standout episodes but overall pretty average. Production quality could improve.
Love this show
Genuine, practical advice from someone who clearly knows the industry well.
Really enjoying this one
Found this podcast recently and have been binging episodes. Solid dental content.
Underrated gem
Don't know why more people don't talk about this one. Genuinely useful content every week.
Not for me
Tried listening for a month. The advice feels generic and the host talks over guests too much.