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EPISODE · May 14, 2026 · 46 MIN

How to build a dental practice that reflects your values and gives you a life you love

from The Startup Dentist

Fifteen years ago, Dr. Gus stood up at a campfire on the last night of a diabetes summer camp and promised he'd be part of that community forever. He was a college kid. He hadn't even decided he wanted to be a dentist yet. But he meant every word. Today, Dr. Gus owns his own dental practice in Henderson, Nevada, and he's finally keeping that promise the way he always wanted to. In this episode of The Startup Dentist Podcast, Stephen Trutter sits down with Dr. Gustavo Hernandez to talk about what dental practice ownership can really look like when you build it around your values. You'll hear why some of his old campers are now his adult patients, how two team members from previous offices tracked him down to work for him, and why he's home by 4:00 every single day without exception. There's also a Macho Man Randy Savage neon sign hanging in his practice that sums up exactly who he is. If you're an associate dentist wondering whether ownership is worth it, this is the episode that shows you the life on the other side. Learn more at idealpractices.com Book an Ownership Clarity Call: idealpractices.com/consultation-call

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