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DEO Success Stories: 

More Profit, More Time, More Impact

Every practice owner faces challenges—whether it’s feeling stuck in the chair, struggling to grow, or figuring out how to lead a team. In this playlist, DEO members share their real stories of how they broke through those barriers. Through DEO’s coaching, community, and profitability frameworks, they’ve hired associates, scaled their businesses, and gained the freedom to step back and focus on what matters most. Watch their journeys and see what’s possible for you!

Dr. Devish Patel Grew from 4 to 10 Locations & Became a Better Leader

When Dr. Devish Patel and his partner set out to grow their business, they believed that treating people well and doing great dentistry would naturally lead to success. But as challenges like staffing, rising costs, and leadership struggles piled up, they realized that what got them here wouldn’t get them to the next level.

Through DEO’s coaching, community, and profitability frameworks, Dr. Patel:
  1. Grew from 4 to 10 locations
  2. Stepped out of the chair & into leadership
  3. Learned to systematize growth & empower his team
  4. Found a community of like-minded leaders navigating the same journey

His biggest takeaway? "You don’t have to figure it all out alone. Growth is easier when you’re surrounded by people who’ve already done it."

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We’ve got solutions for the tough challenges you face RIGHT NOW like financial pressures, finding associates, operations, increasing profitability, getting out of the chair, etc., We’ve got the blueprint and training you need to achieve your vision!

Dr. Chris Potrykus Went from 5 Days in the Chair to 0 & 10X’d His Growth

Dr. Chris Potrykus worked five days a week, burning out fast. After joining The DEO, he stepped out of the chair, scaled to 7 locations and 22 doctors, and 10X’d his business—without sacrificing his life. His advice? “You don’t have to burn out to grow.”

Brent Ayers Grew from $11M to $20M
& Got His Life Back


Brent Ayers was growing fast—but burning out. With DEO’s coaching, he built scalable systems, stepped into leadership, and stopped firefighting. The result? He grew from $11M to $20M and finally felt like he owned the business, instead of it owning him.

Tiffany Fleisch Went From $2M to $5M In 36 Months Without Adding Locations

Tiffany joined The DEO with zero financial clarity. With expert coaching and the right strategy, she slashed costs, hit a 20% profit margin, and grew revenue from $2M to $5M in 3 years. Her takeaway? Profit comes from focus—not cutting corners.


Dr. Dipesh Patel Went From $4 Million to $8 Million In Under 24 Months

Dr. Dipesh Patel was stuck in the chair four days a week. After joining The DEO, he stepped into the CEO role, exited clinical, and scaled from $4M to $8M in 2 years. His advice? “The ROI pays for itself in 6 months. Just do it.”

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