The Dental Economist Show · 2026-04-30 · 53 min
Guy Ellis has served in more than 60 chairman, board, and C-suite roles across three continents, bringing a global perspective to the dental industry. In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker sits down with the international bestselling author and former Harvard instructor to explore what DSO investors often get wrong about value creation. Tune in to discover why the "business of dentistry" requires more than just financial engineering, how to bridge the valuation gap in the current interest rate environment, and a strategic framework for leveraging AI to drive actual EBITDA uplift. Most of all, this conversation highlights the power of "expansion through connection" and why intentional relationships remain the ultimate lever for growth in a fragmented market. #dentaleconomist #dsoleadership #valuecreation If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, like, and comment Chapters: 00:00 Introduction & Meeting Guy Ellis 01:44 A Call to Excellence: Guy’s Formative Journey 05:49 Expansion Through Connection & The True Give 09:23 Why the DSO Industry Needs a "Reset" 13:25 Criteria for a Healthy Healthcare Investment 15:57 Private Equity vs.
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