How a Private Dental Practice Built 400+ 5-Star Reviews

The Long Game: Passion, Purpose, and Building at Any Age

Dr. Jerry Mixon didn't peak in his 40s. At 78, he runs multiple businesses, sees patients, hosts a four-hour radio show, and still finds time to hold his wife's hand on an evening walk. In this episode, he breaks down the mindset, health practices, and leadership philosophy behind a life built on passion and what every entrepreneur can learn from someone who simply refuses to stop. In this episode, we cover: * How hormone optimization and senescent cell therapy are redefining what's possible as we age * Why the combination of physical vitality and decades of experience is an entrepreneur's greatest advantage * How Dr. Mixon built three businesses without sacrificing family or presence * The supplement philosophy behind Relief Factor and Think Factor * What he tells his 14-year-old daughter about money, choices, and purpose If you're a founder, owner, or leader in the health and wellness space this one is going to make you rethink what your next chapter looks like. 🎙️ Subscribe to Growth:Cultivated: https://www.youtube.com/@BluebonsaiGroup [https://www.youtube.com/@BluebonsaiGroup] 🌱 [https://www.youtube.com/@BluebonsaiGroup🌱] Learn more about Bluebonsai Group: https://www.bluebonsaigroup.com/ [https://www.bluebonsaigroup.com/]

How a Private Dental Practice Built 400+ 5-Star Reviews

What does it actually take to build a thriving, patient-centered dental practice in an era of corporate dentistry takeovers? In this episode of Growth: Cultivated, host Michelle Casini sits down with Dr. Shelly Hingle, co-founder of Restoration Dental, to unpack the strategies behind their 400+ five-star Google reviews, their commitment to financial transparency, and how they're using AI to win back time without losing the personal touch that sets them apart. Dr. Hingle gets candid about the realities of running a small private practice — from navigating dental insurance confusion and building patient trust, to managing a close-knit team when life inevitably gets in the way. She also shares how Restoration Dental is already using AI for billing, insurance appeals, and an AI-powered front desk that handles after-hours calls — all designed to let the clinical team focus on what matters most: the patient in the chair. Whether you own a dental practice, a med spa, a wellness clinic, or any small healthcare business, this episode is packed with honest, practical insight on growth, operations, and the human side of leadership. In this episode, you'll learn: * How to generate consistent 5-star reviews without it feeling forced * Why financial transparency is a competitive edge in private practice * How AI is already transforming front desk operations and billing workflows * The HR lessons every small practice owner needs to hear * What it really means to build a team culture that holds up under pressure 🌱 Growth: Cultivated is a Bluebonsai Group podcast for leaders and owners in health, wellness, and aesthetics. 🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week. #DentalPractice #PrivatePractice #PatientExperience #AIInHealthcare #DentalMarketing #SmallBusinessGrowth #HealthcareMarketing #GrowthCultivated #DentalOffice #PracticeManagement

Independent Practice Superpower: No Hospital or Safety Net Required

What does it actually take to build a thriving independent healthcare practice, with no hospital backing, no safety net, and no shortcuts? Garrett Ewers, CEO of Rejuv Medical, has spent 13 years proving that the independent model can win, if you're willing to do the work. Garrett's path to the CEO seat is anything but conventional. He started at the front desk, worked his way up, got knocked back down (more than once) and kept showing up anyway. What he built along the way is something most leaders don't have: a ground-level understanding of every corner of his business. In this conversation we cover: * Why the independent model is both a superpower and a daily challenge * The "holy trinity" of KPIs every practice owner should know * How radical transparency with employees carried them through financial hardship * Why chasing the wrong technology cost them $30,000 — and what they learned from it * The fairy tale method they use to turn patient stories into their #1 growth tool If you're running or building an independent practice, this one's for you. 🎙️ Growth Cultivated is a Blue Bonsai Group podcast for health, wellness, and aesthetics business owners who are serious about smarter growth. 📩 Connect with us at bluebonsaigroup.com [http://bluebonsaigroup.com] ---------------------------------------- Show Notes: Guest: Garrett Ewers, CEO, Rejuv Medical Topic: The Independent Edge — Cultivating Growth and Resilience in Private, Integrated Healthcare Practices Timestamps: * 00:00 — Introduction & Garrett's background * 02:00 — What drew Garrett to Rejuv Medical's mission * 06:00 — Building a worldwide patient base from a small Minnesota town * 08:00 — The advantages and real challenges of staying independent * 11:00 — What actually holds independent practices together during hard times * 15:00 — The holy trinity of KPIs and how Garrett tracks them * 19:00 — Technology that works — and the $30K lesson on what doesn't * 24:00 — The wild journey from front desk to CEO * 31:00 — Growth strategies that actually moved the needle * 36:00 — One piece of advice Garrett wishes he had sooner * 38:00 — The #1 challenge he'd solve with a magic wand ----------------------------------------

Tech-Enabled Care for Human-Centered Growth

What does patient-centered care actually look like in a tech-enabled world? Dr. Priya Bhattacharyya of 98point6 Emergicenter in Lansing, MI shares how her team uses technology to streamline care without losing the human touch patients remember most. She reminds us to "Lead the technology - don't let it lead you." 🎙️ Growth Cultivated is a Bluebonsai Group podcast for leaders in health, wellness, and aesthetics.

The Business of Intentional Health in Wellness Coaching

Jen Alsman, FDN-P of YOUnique Balance shares what it really takes to build a solo health coaching business with intention. Jen pulls back the curtain on what actually grew her practice, from early networking and speaking engagements to word-of-mouth referrals and a consistent social media presence. She also shares one of the most valuable lessons for any solo business owner: knowing the difference between working in your business and working on it. If you're a wellness entrepreneur or solo founder ready to grow with purpose, you won't want to miss this one.