Conversations with Idaho's business leaders and policy makers. Produced by the Boise Metro Chamber. Music provided by Boise's own, Right Shoes. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/boisechamber/support
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The 4th Node is a podcast that explores the history of technology and business in Utah by discussing some of the most well-known (and most unknown) events and businesses in the state’s history. While many have heard bits and pieces about these topics, many don’t know the stories that shaped the state and business community into what it is today. Starting with ARPA and the University of Utah becoming the 4th node of the internet to early powerhouses like WordPerfect and Novell to today’s mode ...
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Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
Howard Farran: Dentist | Dental CE Speaker | Founder & CEO of Dentaltown.co
POWERED BY DENTALTOWN.COM Uncomplicate your dental life with Dr. Howard Farran as he interviews your fellow townies and leaders in dentistry! Dentists and dental professionals share their wisdom to make your dentistry faster, easier, higher in quality and lower in cost. Episodes released every week day with the full transcripts at dentaltown.com/podcasts.
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Join pastors Kent and Bill from Immanuel Baptist Church in Hoquiam, WA as they chat through issues of faith and culture both locally and afar. New episodes are planned weekly.
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1664 Blake and Chase Thompson on the Denturist Profession : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Blake and Chase Thompson are second-generation denturists from Canada. Operating in Saskatchewan and Alberta with their dad, the Thompson brothers manage five practices with two more on the way. Their mission is to deliver an outstanding experience for both patients and employees. As dedicated denturists, they handle all clinical work and much of t…
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1663 Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales on Invisible DSO Partnerships : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Chip is the Co-Founder of Large Practice Sales (LPS), the largest transaction advisor to GP and specialty dental practices in the U.S. LPS has completed over $1.0 billion of IDSO partnerships in the last 24 months. The unique LPS bidding process ensures doctors consider all of their options in an IDSO partnership and achieve the highest values from…
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1662 Argentina Moreno and Mason Johnson of Thrive Masterminds on the Owner Operator Model : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Argentina has been in the dental field for 18 years, serving our community as a business develop manager, sales rep, consultant, sales trainer, etc. Her passion has always been to empower dentist and their teams to reach new heights with their business. Argentina has a passion for helping female providers and their teams scale their business and fi…
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1661 Dr. Katie Lee on Oral Systemic Health and Empowering Women in Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Katie Lee is a dentist, speaker, author, and coach who lives in Aurora, Colorado. Dr. Lee graduated from University of Illinois at Chicago in 2010 and was an owner-partner in over 80 DSO supported dental practices throughout the US and served as Clinical Partner overseeing 5 states. Currently, she consults for health technology companies and pr…
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1660 Ericka Aguilar on Improving Dental Billing Systems : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Ericka is a national speaker with over 25 years of experience as a dental billing expert and trainer. She is the creator behind "Dental Biller's Appreciation Day," a celebration she initiated in July 2021 to honor the invaluable contributions of dental billers across the nation. With her unwavering passion and dedication, she has helped over 3000 d…
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In this episode of 4th Node, we're thrilled to have Gavin Christensen on board! Gavin delves into his journey, sharing insights from his time at vSpring Capital and his pivotal role in founding Kickstart, the region's first seed-stage VC. Tune in to discover the fascinating story behind his ventures and the insights he gained along the way!…
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1659 Dr. Gordon Christensen on All Things Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Gordon J. Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC) and Co-Founder and CEO for Clinicians Report Foundation (CR) and a practicing prosthodontst in Provo, Utah. PCC is an international continuing education organization that provides courses and videos for all dental professionals. CR offers unbiased research on thousands of …
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1658 Dr. Simi Silver on the Science of Sleep Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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As a Diplomate of the American Board of Dental Sleep Medicine, Dr. Silver prevents and manages breathing problems including sleep apnea, snoring, and mouth breathing in all ages. She evaluates and treats children for proper jaw growth and development, incorporating oral myofunctional therapy, oral appliances and frenuloplasty (tongue tie release). …
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Greg Butterfield joins the podcast to share his unique perspective on the beginning and evolution of Silicon Slopes as it mirrored his dynamic career starting from Word Perfect and Novell and moving to more recent companies like Vivint Solar, and Lumio.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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1657 Dr. Todd McGovern on Building a Happy Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Born and raised in Eastern Montana, the geographic center of nowhere in the United States, Todd McGovern admired his small town dentist who sat weekly in the front row of his Catholic church wearing a dapper blue blazer, surrounded by his camera-ready family. At age 26, along with his beautiful new wife Stacy & his apprentice dental degree from the…
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1656 Dr. Mohamed Shawi - At the Crossroads of DSO vs. Private Practice : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Shawi earned his Biomedical Science degree from the University of Central Florida and then his DMD from Temple University School of Dentistry. After graduating from Temple Dental in 2023, Dr. Shawi took a job as an associate general dentist in New Jersey for a DSO. He is navigating the intricacies of the dental profession as part of a DSO. Dr. …
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Todd Pedersen, the ultimate storyteller, joins the pod to discuss his early beginnings in Idaho, his path to entrepreneurship, and the founding of what would become Vivint, Inc.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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1655 Derek Williams on Financial Freedom Through Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Derek bought a practice in East Texas right after graduating dental school. He tripled production/collections while cutting back clinical days. He’s been a coach with The Lifestyle Practice since 2018 where he focuses on helping other dentists increase the profitability of their practice while increasing their freedom in life. Join the community on…
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1654 Comfort Dental CEO Dr. Rick Kushner's Fantastic Five Keys to Great Practice Management : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Rick A. Kushner is President, Founder, CEO and CFO of Comfort Dental, the largest and most successful dental franchise in the world. He graduated from Marquette University School of Dentistry in 1977. Dr. Kushner has always advocated, taught and pioneered the concept of accessible, fair priced dentistry. Dr. Kushner, has continued to be involve…
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1653 Zachary Miller on the Path to Practice Ownership : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Zachary Miller, known by most of his patients as Dr. Z, is a first-generation dentist practicing in Western Washington state. He graduated from USC dental school in 2019 and immediately relocated to Northern Idaho where he practiced for 3 years before moving to Washington to be closer to his wife’s family. He has worked as an associate until th…
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Dr. Guitta Harb on Overcoming Obstacles in Cosmetic Dentistry : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Guitta Harb's passion for dentistry ignited at a tender age, blossoming into a lifelong commitment to the art and science of oral care. Her love affair with the dental profession began as a young teen when she had the privilege of observing a dental office in action. It was here that she discovered her fascination with the intricate blend of sc…
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Paul Allen joins to discuss his journey founding multiple successful companies including Ancestry.com. He shares the brilliant concept of public domain usage that he's employed throughout his career across different companies.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Susan Petersen, the CEO of Freshly Picked, shares insights into the journey of launching one of Utah's first direct-to-consumer businesses. She delves into her unique experiences, from gaining an understanding of the benefits of gifting merchandise from Kourtney Kardashian to navigating the challenges of being a female entrepreneur. Since the recor…
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Jeremy Andrus joins the podcast to discuss his path to entrepreneurship and pioneering two large consumer brands in Utah—SkullCandy and Traeger.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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1651 Dr. David Lee on Contemplating a Future in Orthodontics : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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David grew up in Taiwan and after high school he came to study in the U.S. He is a graduate of the University of the Pacific with a bio degree and a graduate of the University of Michigan Dental School. He is currently in a 1-year orthodontic internship in New York. Join the community on Dentaltown at https://www.dentaltown.com…
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President Randall joins to discuss his focus on entrepreneurism at the University of Utah and, more broadly, his vision for collaboration in higher education.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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David Spafford joins to discuss his experience founding and scaling Megahertz while also building a legacy with his childhood friends.
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1650 Dr. Monzer Shakally - From Syrian Refugee to American Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Monzer Shakally, DDS is a newly practicing dentist in Tempe, Arizona. Dr. Shakally was born and raised in Damascus, Syria until the age of 17 when he was exiled out of his country and forced to become a refugee in Cairo, Egypt. He was later relocated to Des Moines, Iowa, where he finished his last year of high school, and went on to the Univers…
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Paul Ahlstrom joins to discuss his entry into tech, early venture work within Utah, his charity work .By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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1649 Adam Marburger & Max Zanan of Dental Protection Group : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Adam Marburger is a serial entrepreneur that lives his life in the following buckets; automotive, real estate, insurance, dental, and martial arts. His tremendous track record in retail automotive landed him the title of “Automotive News 40 under 40” in 2018, which launched him as one of the most sought-after coaches in the industry. Adam is the co…
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1648 Dr. Irving Chao on What to Look for When Becoming an Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao …
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1647 Dr. Irving Chao on What To Look For In An Associate Dentist : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Irving Chao was awarded high honors and received his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree from the University of the Pacific’s School of Dentistry in San Francisco. He continued to receive postgraduate training at UCLA School of Dentistry in areas of cosmetic dentistry, root canal therapy, implant dentistry and Invisalign® orthodontics. Dr. Chao …
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1646 Dr. Rhonda Kalasho on the Business Tips They Don't Teach In Dental School : Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran
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Dr. Rhonda Kalasho is a graduate from the prestigious UCLA School of Dentistry, which is consistently ranked as the #1 Dental School in the US. She completed an extended residency in hospital dentistry at UCSD/VA San Diego. Dr. Kalasho is trained in placements of implants, and wisdom teeth extractions. She has also been trained in advanced Endodont…
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Should a new dentist graduate look for a job with more experience in specialized procedures?
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Howard Speaks: Would you buy, hold, or sell dental stocks?
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Doc, You’re a Doctor of Dental Surgery, not a Doctor of Everything.
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Building your muscles is a lot like building your dental practice
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What’s the best way to grow? Should you do more volume or less volume? What’s your frequency? Should you work out or go to work every day? Or every other day? Should you work four, five, six, or even seven days a week? Is there only one right answer to build muscle?
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The best way to increase your sales is to realize that your front desk is your sales team taking incoming and outgoing calls. Do you track how many incoming new patient calls are closed with a scheduled appointment? Do you ask them when they want to come in, or do you just tell them when your first available new patient appointment is?…
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What do dentists and construction workers have in common? They don’t buy the income stream they need and buy a $20,000 skid steer when what they really needed was at least a $40,000 backhoe, better with a $60,000 dozer, or just get er’ done with a $80,000.
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Carine Clark joins to discuss the early days of Novell, the rise of the somewhat unknown, but incredibly successful Altiris and her time at Symantec.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Bruce Bastian joins to discuss the founding and scaling of WordPerfect, battles with competing companies, and his impressive philanthropic work.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Tom Stockham joins to discuss the his fathers impressive stamp on tech, being deemed the Father of digital recording", as well as his own career leading iconic companies such as Ancestry, Ticketmaster, and more.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Part Two: David Bradford and Drew Major join the podcast to discuss the later days of the incredible story of Novell. This episode explores the height of Novell's power, battles with other software superpowers, and a few other unknown stories around Novell.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Part One: David Bradford and Drew Major join the podcast to discuss the incredible story of Novell. This episode explores the early days of Novell, the hiring of SuperSet, and the beginning of the rise of Novell.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Part One: Alan Ashton joins the podcast to discuss his time at the University of Utah with David Evans and Ivan Sutherland and his move to BYU as an early computer science professor.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Part Two: Alan Ashton joins the podcast to discuss the founding and incredible rise of WordPerfect, battles with other word processors of the time, and he and his Karen's work around the community post-WordPerfect.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Gail Miller joins to discuss the founding of the Larry H. Miller dealerships, their purchase of the Jazz, and the family and company's incredible involvement and shaping of the Utah community.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Blake Modersitzki and Jim Dreyfous share their career paths, their experience in trailblazing venture capital in Utah, and more.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Adam Edmunds and Nico Dato discuss The 4th Node Podcast, their reason for starting it, and a brief history of Utah tech.By Adam Edmunds & Nico Dato
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Howard Speaks: What is the best way for a dentist to lower their lab bill?
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Howard Speaks: Dentists need to figure out their demand destruction from pricing
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Is it better to have a higher total case price by adding up each individual tooth and gum procedure in a full mouth rehabilitation? Or… is it better to set one price for the total case that is lower in price? At what price does demand stop? At what price do you break even? What would be the optimum price to collect the most total revenue.…
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Howard Speaks: Howard Speaks: Dr. Howard Farran discusses going out of network with Delta Dental with dental office manager expert Maria Medina
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Howard Speaks: Dentist Howard Farran discusses treatment plan presentations with expert world-class closer Maria Medina
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