Ask George: Why Hiring an Associate Can Hurt Dental Practice Profitability

Podcast: Shared Practices | Your Dental Roadmap through Practice Ownership · Dr. George Hariri | Shared Practices Network

Opublikowano: 2026-06-01

In this episode of Ask George, Dr. George Hariri breaks down the common—yet avoidable—trap where adding an associate leads to a massive drop in dental practice profitability. George shares his own Dental Moneyball cautionary tale: how he went from a thriving income to making zero dollars after hiring his first associate. This episode serves as a survival guide for any dentist moving from clinician to CEO, ensuring that your associate to owner transition actually results in more freedom, not just more expenses. George explores the "perfect storm" that kills dental practice profitability: rising overhead costs paired with a le...