Ep. 36 | We're Onto Something Here | Justin Puckett, President | Part Two
Release Date: 12/23/2024
Ep. 64 | A Wild Ride Through 40 Years of Dentistry | Dr. Mark Davis
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Buckle up for one of our wildest episodes yet. Dr. Mark Davis, owner of Perfect Smile in Tulsa, OK, has been practicing dentistry for over 40 years, and he’s picked up more than just clinical experience along the way. In this episode, Dr. Davis walks us through his commitment to giving back, lessons on leadership, and some of the most bizarre stories to ever hit the MB2 Underground mic: pimp tales, space conspiracies, and his involvement with a murder case. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple...
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Ep. 63 | Married to the Mission (and a Doctor) | Will Gill
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Will Gill, Regional Vice President of Operations, joined MB2 Dental in 2011 with no dental background, aside from being married to a doctor partner, Dr. Jody Gill. He joins Sarah Keifer and Jonathan Tyroch (JT) to reflect on his career journey with the company, the value of peer-to-peer collaboration, what it’s like building trust with new partners, supporting doctor-owners across the country, and what’s guided him through more than a decade at MB2. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple Podcast: ...
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Ep. 62 | Having a Good Time in the Bad Times | Dr. Steve Luccarelli
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Dr. Steve Luccarelli has been through every phase of dentistry you can imagine. A former college athlete turned orthodontist, he’s gone from junior partner to solo owner, to senior partner, to now, an MB2 Dental partner. In this episode, he shares the wild story of playing Division I baseball behind his dad’s back, how a bad hop and two fractured teeth ended up steering him toward dentistry, and why buying an 11,000-square-foot building right before the 2008 crash almost cost him everything. We talk about what it means to bet on yourself, how to build a team that truly shows up for each...
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Ep. 61 | Carroll-fully Breaking Down Recapitalization Events | Justin Carroll
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Justin Carroll, Chief Operating Officer, is back to help make sense of a word that gets thrown around a lot: recapitalization. What does it actually mean? Why do companies do it? And how has MB2 approached it differently? In this episode, Justin walks us through the basics, breaks down common deal structures, and explains how recap events with Sentinel Capital Partners, Charlesbank Capital Partners, and now Warburg Pincus have shaped MB2’s growth over the years. You’ll come away with a clearer understanding of how these deals work, how they impact a company’s future, and why timing and...
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Ep. 60 | Uganda Believe What They’re Building | Scott Peterson
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Scott Peterson has worn many hats, pastor, college leader, fundraiser, and now Vice President at OneWorld Health. In this episode, he shares how his work is helping build locally run, self-sustaining hospitals that deliver real healthcare in underserved communities. From CrossFit and home projects to humanitarian work in Uganda, Scott talks about what drives him, what he’s learned from Bob Goff, and why kindness matters most. To learn more about the awesome work they're doing at OneWorld Health, visit oneworldhealth.com ...
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Ep. 59 | Measure the Gain, Not the Gap | Eric Gallegos
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Eric Gallegos didn’t just join a startup; he helped shape a market that barely existed. In this episode, the VP of Revenue at InsideDesk talks about what it takes to scale something new, why listening beats knowing, and how dental groups can stop leaving money on the table. It’s a real look at product-building, partnerships, and learning on the fly. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple Podcast: ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow MB2 Dental on Social: MB2...
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Ep. 58 | The Super Lawyer’s Story | Braden Wayne
MB2 Underground
Braden Wayne, Partner and Attorney at Steckler Wayne & Love Law Firm in Dallas, TX, sits down with Jonathan Tyroch and Sarah Keifer for an episode full of good stories, hard-earned lessons, and advice every dentist should hear. They cover everything from his early FBI and Supreme Court dreams to his slow glide into law, plus what he’s learned along the way—about litigation, leadership, and what really matters in a strong partnership. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Subscribe & Listen: Spotify: Apple Podcast: ...
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Ep. 57 | Ownership Era (Dr. Mohn’s Version) | Dr. Colleen Mohn
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Dr. Colleen Mohn, owner of Health Centered Dentistry in Midland, TX, talks about her early immersion in the MB2 Dental culture, her experiences transitioning into ownership, and the support she received from mentors in the company. She also discusses the challenges and rewards of balancing her career with motherhood. Furthermore, Dr. Mohn details the growth of her practice, the integration of new technologies, and her approach to mentorship, highlighting the importance of humility, continuous learning, and collaboration in the dental field. ...
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Ep. 56 | What Sets ProEdge Apart | Kelley Birschbach
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Kelley Birschbach, President of ProEdge Dental Waters Labs, didn’t grow up dreaming about dental waterlines—but he’s now leading the lab that handles more than 80% of the industry’s testing. In this episode, we talk about how he ended up at ProEdge, what’s changed since he first joined as a marketing manager, and what it looks like to actually build a company around people. From culture to compliance to clean water access in Uganda, it’s a conversation about doing the work that matters—even if it’s not the path you pictured. ...
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Ep. 55 | More Than a Founder | Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva "Dr. V"
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You’ve heard the story of MB2 Dental—but maybe not like this. Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva, the company’s Founder and CEO — or “Dr. V”, as most know him, shares how a childhood shaped by discipline and disruption, a last-minute decision to enter dentistry, and a tight circle of friends led to the country’s most respected dental partnership organization. Along the way, he reflects on putting his family and his doctor partners first—even as the company scaled. This one’s about leadership, legacy, and staying grounded when things get big. ...
info_outlineWe’re back with part two of our episode with Justin Puckett, President of MB2 Dental, who joined the company in 2013.
In this episode, Justin recounts his unexpected journey to joining MB2 Dental’s leadership team, sharing how he was appointed President during an informal discussion with the company’s founder, Dr. Chris Steven Villanueva (“Dr. V”). Despite this unconventional appointment, Dr. V remains a significant force within the company, and Puckett describes the unique dynamics of navigating this leadership structure. We also learn about the company's significant growth following a capital infusion, with Puckett discussing the challenges and opportunities presented by working with sophisticated investors and navigating the complexities of rapid expansion in the dental profession.
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