{"id":13962,"date":"2025-01-16T09:18:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-16T17:18:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/?post_type=resources&#038;p=13962"},"modified":"2025-01-16T19:42:32","modified_gmt":"2025-01-17T03:42:32","slug":"joshua-gwinn-unlocking-growth-through-culture-and-vision","status":"publish","type":"resources","link":"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/joshua-gwinn-unlocking-growth-through-culture-and-vision\/","title":{"rendered":"Joshua Gwinn: Unlocking Growth Through Culture and Vision"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>In this episode of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=szk_BqVpoFw&amp;list=PL8sPE8UqEy5i-ReuTOqL_BFzw0VAOucuT\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">The Dental Economist Show<\/a>, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Joshua Gwinn, co-founder of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.optimizeps.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Optimize Practice Alliance<\/a>. Joshua shares his incredible journey from a small-town upbringing and military service to becoming a transformational leader in the dental industry. He discusses the importance of culture, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/jen-buck-skills-of-effective-leadership\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"12211\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">leadership<\/a>, and resilience in scaling dental practices while staying true to one\u2019s values. Joshua\u2019s candid reflections and actionable insights make this episode a must-listen for dental professionals looking to elevate their business and leadership game.<\/p>\n\n\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/szk_BqVpoFw?si=LvSljkdFaTX9JCLL\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Episode Highlights<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Joshua shares practical strategies and personal anecdotes, leaving listeners with a roadmap to achieve <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/resources\/lane-theriault-on-growing-dsos-in-multiple-markets\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"resources\" data-id=\"13713\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">sustained growth<\/a> and impact in the dental industry. Key topics include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The role of culture in creating successful dental practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Overcoming adversity and staying true to your purpose.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Insights into leadership and team alignment for emerging <a href=\"https:\/\/www.planetdds.com\/dsos-dental-groups\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"page\" data-id=\"11739\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">DSOs<\/a>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Practical advice for cultivating resilience and asking for help when needed.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stories of transformational growth through clarity, discipline, and vision.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">About The Dental Economist Show<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Don\u2019t miss insightful conversations with industry experts on the latest trends and strategies in dental practice management. Tune in to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@planetdds8605\/podcasts\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Planet DDS weekly podcast<\/a> to learn how to optimize your DSO\u2019s value and continue to grow.<\/p>\n\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with Joshua Gwinn, co-founder of Optimize Practice Alliance. 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