Back in 10

New to Dental Leadership? Start Here

Stepping into dental leadership can feel like one day you were just doing the job… and the next day everyone was looking at you for answers. No playbook. No warning. Just vibes, responsibility, and a whole lot of “wait, how did I get here?” In this episode of Back in 10, we’re talking about where to actually start when you’re new to dental admin leadership, whether you’re a new office manager, lead admin, lead assistant, lead hygienist, or stepping into a bigger role inside the practice. We break down: • Why leadership starts with understanding your people • How community can accelerate your growth • Why foundational dental knowledge matters, even if you’re not doing every role • How to identify what’s working, what’s broken, and what needs your attention first • Why listening to your team is one of the smartest leadership moves you can make • The importance of finding mentors, peers, and people who get it Because leadership doesn’t start with proving yourself. It starts with listening, learning, and finding your people.   ----more---- Special thanks to our recording partner Chris "The Wizard" Stone of Rock Solid Media! ----more---- More ways to stay in touch! Watch the episode on youtube: @backin10pod [https://www.youtube.com/@backin10pod] Follow on Instagram: @backin10pod [https://instagram.com/backin10pod] Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/ [https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/]

50 Episodes Later and Still Figuring It Out: One Year of Back in 10

One year. Fifty episodes. Countless laughs, a few tears, some questionable language choices… and somehow, we’re still figuring it out. In this special anniversary episode of Back in 10, we’re reflecting on what it’s really been like building this podcast over the last year, from sitting in a Boston coffee shop brainstorming logos to recording live in front of packed rooms of dental professionals. We talk about: • How Back in 10 actually started • The fears we had before launching the podcast • What we’ve learned about authenticity, leadership, and vulnerability • Why friendship has been the foundation of this entire journey • The biggest surprises, wins, and emotional moments from year one • What’s coming in year two This episode is messy, emotional, funny, grateful, and very us. And honestly? That’s probably the whole point. To everyone who has listened, supported us, laughed with us, cried with us, or stopped us at an event to say “I just heard your episode”… Thank you. Here’s to year two. 💙   ----more---- Special thanks to our recording partner Chris "The Wizard" Stone of Rock Solid Media! ----more---- More ways to stay in touch! Watch the episode on youtube: @backin10pod [https://www.youtube.com/@backin10pod] Follow on Instagram: @backin10pod [https://instagram.com/backin10pod] Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/ [https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/]

Episode 49: AI Is Not Replacing Your Team. Calm Down.

AI in dentistry is everywhere right now… and honestly? Some people are spiraling. In this episode of Back in 10, we’re having a real conversation about what AI actually means inside a dental practice and why it should support your team, not replace them. Because AI is not magic. It’s not a replacement for leadership, empathy, clinical judgment, or human connection. We talk about: • How to identify where AI can actually help your practice • Why buying technology without a strategy is a mistake • The difference between automation and replacement • Clinical AI, admin AI, and where each one fits • Why your team’s pain points should guide your tech decisions • How to build an AI tech stack that actually works together And yes… we also talk about the reality that some “all-in-one” solutions don’t actually do everything well. If AI has felt overwhelming, confusing, or overhyped, this episode will help you think about it differently. Because the goal isn’t to replace your people. It’s to support them better. ----more---- Special thanks to our recording partner Chris "The Wizard" Stone of Rock Solid Media! ----more---- More ways to stay in touch! Watch the episode on youtube: @backin10pod [https://www.youtube.com/@backin10pod] Follow on Instagram: @backin10pod [https://instagram.com/backin10pod] Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/ [https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/]

Episode 48: "I’ll Just Do It Myself” Is the Problem: Let’s Talk Delegation

“I’ll just do it myself.” We’ve all said it… and it might be the exact reason you feel overwhelmed. In this episode of Back in 10, we’re talking about delegation, time, and the trap so many leaders fall into when they try to do everything on their own. Because the problem usually isn’t your workload. It’s how you’re leading it. We break down: • Why “I’ll just do it myself” is actually hurting your team • The difference between building a team and building dependency • A simple framework to decide what to keep, coach, and cut • Why delegation isn’t dumping (and how to do it right) • How to create growth opportunities for your team through delegation Because if everything depends on you… you don’t really have a team. You have a bottleneck. ----more---- Special thanks to our recording partner Chris "The Wizard" Stone of Rock Solid Media! ----more---- More ways to stay in touch! Watch the episode on youtube: @backin10pod [https://www.youtube.com/@backin10pod] Follow on Instagram: @backin10pod [https://instagram.com/backin10pod] Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/ [https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/]

Episode 47: Leader vs Manager: Why You Need Both

Leader or manager? The truth is… you don’t get to pick just one. In this episode of Back in 10, we’re breaking down the real difference between leading and managing — and why the most effective dental leaders know how to do both. Because managing keeps the practice running. But leadership is what keeps your team engaged, growing, and staying. We talk about: • The difference between focusing on tasks vs focusing on people • Why managing drives compliance, but leadership drives commitment • How to recognize where you fall on the spectrum • The impact of micromanaging (and why it pushes people out) • Simple ways to shift from managing harder to leading better Because if you want better results, it’s not about doing more. It’s about leading differently. ----more---- Special thanks to our recording partner Chris "The Wizard" Stone of Rock Solid Media! ----more---- More ways to stay in touch! Watch the episode on youtube: @backin10pod [https://www.youtube.com/@backin10pod] Follow on Instagram: @backin10pod [https://instagram.com/backin10pod] Check us out on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/ [https://www.facebook.com/backin10pod/]