The Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast

The Truly Successful Business Owner - Create a Business That Runs Itself - Perrin DesPortes - Freedom FoundersIn today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, reinvention is essential for long-term success. Perrin Desportes, Founder of The Next Level Executive and co-founder of two other successful businesses, draws from his experience as a general manager and his entrepreneurial ventures with Tusk Partners and Polaris Healthcare Partners to discuss the necessity of strong leadership, strategic decision-making, and mentorship in building sustainable, profitable businesses.

The post-COVID era has shifted the focus from rapid growth to financial stability and operational efficiency, making it crucial for business owners to prioritize fundamentals over chasing quick exits. Learn about transitioning from a master clinician to an effective CEO, building a lasting business by generating results through others, selecting the right partners, focusing on leadership and cultural development to avoid burnout, ensuring long-term success, and so much more!

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Minute Markers:

  • 02:05 – Intro to entrepreneurial powerhouse Perrin DesPortes
  • 05:04 – The DesPortes family business and lessons learned as a general manager.
  • 07:41 – How being mentored saved Perrin from himself and allowed him to be a great leader.
  • 15:13 – How not to get left behind in business every 3-5 years.
  • 17:48 – The dangers of isolation and why health professionals lose sight of personal development.
  • 26:07 – How the pandemic changed market exuberance and brought businesses back to the basics.
  • 31:00 – How Next Level Executive was born to fill a void in the market for CEO growth.
  • 34:31 – Why there’s still a place for private dental practices.
  • 39:02 – How Perrin turned around a failing business and the make-or-break of practice culture.
  • 42:40 – Why hiring for attitude is better in the long run than hiring just for skills.
  • 46:32 – Battling self-doubt and how you can catalyze yourself into the next level as a business owner.

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