TTS-149 – Passion of the Procedure: Purpose, Grit, and the Art of Extraction w/ Extraction Jackson
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Dr. Julia L. Jackson — better known as “Extraction Jackson” — for a powerful, deeply human conversation about passion, purpose, grit, and what it truly means to love the work you do. As a board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, educator, and founder of the International Implant Institute, Dr. Jackson shares her journey of becoming one of the few female African-American OMS surgeons in the profession, navigating resistance, redefining success, and choosing clinical excellence over distraction. This...
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TTS- 148 Handpiece Repair w/Dicky Ball
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Dicky Ball, co-founder of Summit Handpiece Express, for a refreshingly real conversation about dentistry’s most overlooked “tool”—and why systems, maintenance, and team communication matter more than most practices realize. What starts as a discussion about dental handpiece repair quickly evolves into a deeper conversation about SOPs, handoff and hand-up communication, team accountability, and how small breakdowns behind the scenes can quietly destroy efficiency, profitability, and patient experience. Dicky...
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TTS 147 – NBA to M&A: Building, Failing, Scaling, and Selling with Elijah Desmond
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with entrepreneur, hygienist-turned-broker, and co-CEO of Dental Pitch Brokerage, Elijah Desmond, for a candid conversation about business, failure, partnerships, and preparing dental practices—especially implant and full-arch practices—for successful exits. From Elijah’s early days in dentistry to building (and failing) multiple businesses, this episode explores the real lessons behind entrepreneurship and what it actually takes to scale with intention. Elijah also shares practical insights into today’s M&A...
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TTS- 146 T.E.A.M. w/Martin Mendelson
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher welcomes back Dr. Martin Mendelson for a powerful second conversation—one that dives deep into mindset, leadership, and the thoughts that quietly shape our lives and practices. Dr. Mendelson, a dentist-turned-coach and author of One Move Makes All the Difference, breaks down why happiness leads to success (not the other way around), how the space between stimulus and response determines our outcomes, and why teams thrive when psychological safety and accountability coexist. This episode blends neuroscience, emotional intelligence,...
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145 All Comes Down to Me w/Dr. Farokh Jiveh
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this powerful episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with cosmetic dentist and educator Dr. Farokh Jiveh for a deeply honest conversation about personal transformation, leadership, and what truly drives patient connection and case acceptance. Dr. J shares his journey from outward success and inner burnout to alignment, clarity, and purpose—and how that shift changed everything from how he leads his team to how patients experience care. This episode goes far beyond techniques and procedures. It’s about presence, energy, listening, and why dentistry is ultimately...
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TTS-144 Human Capital – w/ Gabriel Hofmann
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Gabriel Hofmann, CEO of ConsultHaus and longtime leader in the dental and health services industries, for a deep conversation on human capital, culture, and the mindset required to build organizations that truly last. Gabriel brings more than 20 years of experience leading high-performance teams, and in this episode, he breaks down why people—not products, not processes—are the true engine of growth. From hiring and retention to leadership habits and organizational alignment, Gabriel shares the real frameworks he...
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TTS- 143 Culture Strategist Leah Roling
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Leah Roling, culture strategist, leadership coach, and founder of The Habit Hackers, for a conversation that goes deep into the mindset, clarity, and intentional habits that shape high-performing teams. They unpack the real drivers of culture—beyond slogans, beyond surface-level motivation—and explore how self-leadership, emotional awareness, and aligned decision-making create workplaces where people can thrive. Leah brings a grounded, practical perspective on what it takes to lead well in a fast-paced,...
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Episode: TTS-142 Men’s Apparel to Master GTM w/ Ian Miller
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg sits down with Ian Miller—entrepreneur, apparel expert, and GTM operator—to explore the unexpected overlap between men’s fashion and building a market strategy that actually works. What starts as a conversation about fit, fabric, and confidence quickly shifts into a masterclass on positioning, clarity, and the discipline behind a clean go-to-market motion. They open with a story about Ian’s early days in apparel—learning the difference between style and identity—and move into a candid discussion on momentum, leadership, and why most...
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Episode: TTS-141 Dentistry from Diapers – Addison Freeman
The Tooth Sleuth Podcast
In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Addison Freeman, founder of Incisive. We explore how Inicisive helps dental practices modernize in a way that truly improves workflows, team efficiency, and patient outcomes. 🎧 Listen to TTS-141 Dentistry from Diapers – Addison Freeman to hear how purpose, mentorship, and early engagement can shape a stronger future for the dental profession. Connect with Addison: | Website: .com | LinkedIn: Addison Freeman #ToothSleuth #FutureOfDentistry #DentalMentorship #CareerPathways #DentalCommunity...
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Episode: TTS-140 Hygiene Philosophy – Janet Hagerman
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In this episode of The Tooth Sleuth Podcast, Greg Essenmacher sits down with Janet Hagerman—hygienist, speaker, consultant, and author—to explore the philosophy, communication frameworks, and leadership mindset that elevate the hygiene experience for both patients and dental teams. Janet shares her decades of experience helping practices strengthen their hygiene departments, enhance case acceptance through trust-driven communication, and build a patient experience grounded in clarity, empathy, and education. Inside this episode: The core principles behind a strong hygiene philosophy ...
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In this vulnerable and empowering conversation, Greg welcomes back Brandi Marzolino to the podcast for a deep dive into what it really means to lead as a woman in today’s world — especially in the dental industry.
Brandi gets real about her personal journey through burnout, self-abandonment, and recovery — and how it led her to create The Lead(Her)ship Experience, a 6-month immersive program launching in August 2025 for women in dentistry and beyond.
Together, Greg and Brandi break down the myth that leadership is just about business strategy. They explore how personal growth, boundaries, confidence, and clarity are the true foundations of powerful leadership — and why it's time women stop waiting for permission to rise.
If you’ve ever felt like you were too much, not enough, or stuck in someone else’s version of success, this episode will hit home.
🔑 What You’ll Learn:
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Why so many women leaders feel like they’ve lost themselves
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The cultural conditioning that makes women question their worth — and how to unlearn it
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Brandi’s own story of sobriety, rebuilding from the ground up, and reclaiming her voice
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The importance of self-leadership before team or business leadership
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What makes The Lead(Her)ship Experience different from typical coaching programs
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How to lead with both fire and grace — without burning out
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Website: www.leadhershipexperience.com