<![CDATA[Dental Mentors]]>Learn strategies for building wealth in dentistry.

Hosted by Matt Ornstein, Eric Morin, and Neil Zemba.

Whether you’re focused on optimizing your practice, expanding your portfolio, or designing a life of abundance and impact, Dental Mentors is your space to learn, connect, and build alongside the most driven minds in dentistry.

We started Dental Mentors to change the conversation around money in dentistry. For too long, the topic of wealth has been treated as delicate or taboo — yet financial growth is one of the most empowering forms of professional and personal mastery.

We believe that building wealth is a responsibility, allowing you to create freedom for your family, support the causes you believe in, and live life on your own terms. Dental Mentors exists to demystify wealth-building and share the strategies of the wealthy so every member can benefit, grow, and give back with greater purpose.

]]>https://dentalmentors.com/Riverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Thu, 14 May 2026 02:30:18 GMTThu, 02 Apr 2026 09:14:20 GMT60Dental Mentors<p>Learn strategies for building wealth in dentistry. <br /><br />Hosted by Matt Ornstein, Eric Morin, and Neil Zemba.<br /><br />Whether you’re focused on optimizing your practice, expanding your portfolio, or designing a life of abundance and impact, Dental Mentors is your space to learn, connect, and build alongside the most driven minds in dentistry.<br /><br />We started Dental Mentors to change the conversation around money in dentistry. For too long, the topic of wealth has been treated as delicate or taboo — yet financial growth is one of the most empowering forms of professional and personal mastery.</p><p></p><p>We believe that building wealth is a responsibility, allowing you to create freedom for your family, support the causes you believe in, and live life on your own terms. Dental Mentors exists to demystify wealth-building and share the strategies of the wealthy so every member can benefit, grow, and give back with greater purpose.</p>episodicDental Mentorsneil@dentalmentors.comno<![CDATA[The Business of Dentistry: M&A, AI, and Valuation Traps ft. Brian Colao]]>In this powerhouse episode of Dental Mentors, hosts Matt Ornstein, Neil Zemba, and Eric Morin sit down with the "King of Legal Representation" in the dental space: Brian Colao, Director of Dykema’s DSO Industry Group.


With over 31 years of experience and having represented hundreds of practices and groups, Brian pulls back the curtain on the current state of the DSO industry. We dive deep into why 8 out of 10 times the highest offer for your practice is actually the worst value, the "Silicon Valley" integration of AI in modern clinics, and why hiring a "country club lawyer" for a dental transition is a recipe for disaster.


In this episode, you’ll learn:

The "Same Store Growth" Secret: Why technology integration is the biggest trend in a tough M&A market.

The Diligence Gap: How to properly vet a buyer so you don't end up "miserable" post-closing.

The Non-Compete Reality Check: Why millions of dollars always come with strings attached, even in California.

The AI Guardrails: Why you, the dentist, remain 100% liable for clinical outcomes, even with advanced tech.

The 33% ROI Rule: Why spending $30k on specialized counsel protects $500k in future value.

Whether you are a solo practitioner looking for an exit or an emerging group ready to scale to 100+ locations, this episode provides the legal and business roadmap you need to stay ahead of the curve in 2026.


🚀 Join the Dental Mentors Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors
or visit: www.dentalmentors.com


Connect with the team:
👉 Brian Colao on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-a-colao-303619122/
👉 Matt Ornstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/
👉 Eric Morin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/
👉 Neil Zemba on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/
👉 Dental Mentors Website: https://www.dentalmentors.com/


]]>cecb9bae-7d32-4d7f-a33f-150b53433de5Tue, 12 May 2026 08:53:30 GMT<p>In this powerhouse episode of Dental Mentors, hosts Matt Ornstein, Neil Zemba, and Eric Morin sit down with the "King of Legal Representation" in the dental space: Brian Colao, Director of Dykema’s DSO Industry Group.</p><p><br />With over 31 years of experience and having represented hundreds of practices and groups, Brian pulls back the curtain on the current state of the DSO industry. We dive deep into why 8 out of 10 times the highest offer for your practice is actually the worst value, the "Silicon Valley" integration of AI in modern clinics, and why hiring a "country club lawyer" for a dental transition is a recipe for disaster.</p><p><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:</p><p></p><p>The "Same Store Growth" Secret: Why technology integration is the biggest trend in a tough M&amp;A market.</p><p></p><p>The Diligence Gap: How to properly vet a buyer so you don't end up "miserable" post-closing.</p><p></p><p>The Non-Compete Reality Check: Why millions of dollars always come with strings attached, even in California.</p><p></p><p>The AI Guardrails: Why you, the dentist, remain 100% liable for clinical outcomes, even with advanced tech.</p><p></p><p>The 33% ROI Rule: Why spending $30k on specialized counsel protects $500k in future value.</p><p></p><p>Whether you are a solo practitioner looking for an exit or an emerging group ready to scale to 100+ locations, this episode provides the legal and business roadmap you need to stay ahead of the curve in 2026.<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join the Dental Mentors Facebook Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors" target="_blank"><b>www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors</b></a><br />or visit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.dentalmentors.com" target="_blank"><b>www.dentalmentors.com</b></a><br /><br /><br />Connect with the team:<br />👉 Brian Colao on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-a-colao-303619122/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/brian-a-colao-303619122/</a><br />👉 Matt Ornstein on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/</b></a><br />👉 Eric Morin on Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/</b></a><br />👉 Neil Zemba on Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/</b></a><br />👉 Dental Mentors Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dentalmentors.com/" target="_blank"><b>https://www.dentalmentors.com/</b></a></p><p><br /></p>no01:12:41The Business of Dentistry: M&A, AI, and Valuation Traps ft. Brian Colaofull<![CDATA[Pat Bauer | How Heartland Dental Scaled to 1,900+ Practices & Why Data Fixes Everything]]>In this powerhouse inaugural episode of Dental Mentors, hosts Matt Ornstein, Neil Zemba, and Eric Morin sit down with one of the most influential figures in dentistry: Pat Bauer, CEO of Heartland Dental.

From joining Dr. Rick Workman in 1997 with just eight practices to leading a network of over 1,900 locations today, Pat shares the blueprint for Heartland’s unprecedented growth. We dive deep into the "Four Laws of Leadership," the psychology of doctor alignment, and the controversial truth about why most dentists aren't actually entrepreneurs.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

•The Heartland Growth Engine: How a 1,900+ practice empire was built on a simple foundation of doctor support.

•The Four Laws of Leadership: A breakdown of the Bell Leadership model and why you must build yourself before you can scale your business.

•"Data Fixes Everything": How objective metrics eliminate the conflict between clinical autonomy and business production .

•The ROI of Training: Why Heartland's communication and sales training leads to a 15% revenue jump.

•The Future of AI: Why Pat Bauer believes AI is the single biggest advancement in the history of dentistry.

•Preparation for Sale: The exact "box" you need to build if you want a top-tier exit to a DSO.

Whether you are a solo practitioner, an emerging group founder, or a clinician looking for the right exit, Pat Bauer’s insights offer a masterclass in the business of dentistry.


🚀 Join the Dental Mentors Facebook Group: www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors
or visit: www.dentalmentors.com


Connect with the team:
👉 Pat Bauer on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-bauer-61b832b/
👉 Matt Ornstein on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/
👉 Eric Morin on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/
👉 Neil Zemba on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/
👉 Heartland Website: https://heartland.com/
👉 Dental Mentors Website: https://www.dentalmentors.com/

]]>2de41905-79e8-48b7-bf3a-03792a9271dfSun, 03 May 2026 21:40:10 GMT<p>In this powerhouse inaugural episode of Dental Mentors, hosts Matt Ornstein, Neil Zemba, and Eric Morin sit down with one of the most influential figures in dentistry: Pat Bauer, CEO of Heartland Dental.<br /><br />From joining Dr. Rick Workman in 1997 with just eight practices to leading a network of over 1,900 locations today, Pat shares the blueprint for Heartland’s unprecedented growth. We dive deep into the "Four Laws of Leadership," the psychology of doctor alignment, and the controversial truth about why most dentists aren't actually entrepreneurs.<br /><br />In this episode, you’ll learn:<br /><br />•The Heartland Growth Engine: How a 1,900+ practice empire was built on a simple foundation of doctor support.<br /><br />•The Four Laws of Leadership: A breakdown of the Bell Leadership model and why you must build yourself before you can scale your business.<br /><br />•"Data Fixes Everything": How objective metrics eliminate the conflict between clinical autonomy and business production .<br /><br />•The ROI of Training: Why Heartland's communication and sales training leads to a 15% revenue jump.<br /><br />•The Future of AI: Why Pat Bauer believes AI is the single biggest advancement in the history of dentistry.<br /><br />•Preparation for Sale: The exact "box" you need to build if you want a top-tier exit to a DSO.<br /><br />Whether you are a solo practitioner, an emerging group founder, or a clinician looking for the right exit, Pat Bauer’s insights offer a masterclass in the business of dentistry.<br /><br /><br />🚀 Join the Dental Mentors Facebook Group: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors" target="_blank">www.facebook.com/groups/dentalmentors</a><br />or visit: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="http://www.dentalmentors.com" target="_blank">www.dentalmentors.com</a><br /><br /><br />Connect with the team: <br />👉 Pat Bauer on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-bauer-61b832b/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/pat-bauer-61b832b/</a> <br />👉 Matt Ornstein on LinkedIn: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/matt-ornstein-8363a756/</a><br />👉 Eric Morin on Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericjmorin/</a><br />👉 Neil Zemba on Linkedin: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/" target="_blank">https://www.linkedin.com/in/zemba/</a> <br />👉 Heartland Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://heartland.com/" target="_blank">https://heartland.com/</a> <br />👉 Dental Mentors Website: <a rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" href="https://www.dentalmentors.com/" target="_blank">https://www.dentalmentors.com/</a></p>no00:53:12Pat Bauer | How Heartland Dental Scaled to 1,900+ Practices & Why Data Fixes Everythingfull