The Dental Economist Show · 2026-01-01 · 49 min
For many dental professionals, 2025 was the year of survival. And, thriving in 2026 is going to take a complete shift on every front - leadership, technology adoption and strategy. In the latest episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker starts the new year by sitting down with Brian Colao, Director of the DSO Industry Group at Dykema, for a candid retrospective on 2025's "muted recovery" and what's really coming next. What You’ll Learn: How tariff unpredictability (not rate cuts) derailed M&A momentum Why same-store growth requires the "Education, Integration, Implementation, Adaptation" obstacle course The "anatomy of a failing DSO" checklist How to filter AI noise from genuine innovation Why fear (not economics) is holding back turnarounds What 2026 actually looks like for DSOs Tune in for actionable strategies to position your organization for the growth that 2026 promises to bring.
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