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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. Listen to 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!

Jared Frisbie Transformed His Practice with KPIs & Leadership

When Jared Frisbie joined The DEO, he thought his practice was doing just fine. What he didn’t realize was that there were pitfalls ahead—things he couldn’t yet see.

With DEO’s help, he identified missing roles, blind spots, and leadership gaps he didn’t even know existed. It wasn’t just another coaching model—it was real, on-the-ground substance with support from peers who had been through it all.

Through DEO’s coaching, community, and profitability frameworks, Jared and his team:
✅ Implemented and optimized KPIs
✅ Strengthened leadership and internal culture
✅ Improved every key performance metric in the business
✅ Built better communication, efficiency, and trust across the team

His words? “From day one, we were hooked. And five years later, every KPI is stronger—and so are we as leaders.”

His advice? “You don’t know what you don’t know—until you get in the room with people who’ve already done it.

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We know you’re a forward-thinking dental entrepreneur, but growing your business is tough in today's climate! With DEO by your side though, you’re never alone.

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!

Elliot Zibel Grew from 6 Locations & $10M to 45 Locations & $125M

When Elliot Zibel joined The DEO, his group had 6 locations and $10M in revenue. Today? 45 locations and $125M. More importantly, he became the CEO his business needed—learning to lead, delegate, and scale with clarity. His advice? “The return isn’t just revenue—it’s freedom and growth.”


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

Dr. Devish Patel hit a ceiling trying to grow through good dentistry alone. With DEO’s coaching and community, he scaled from 4 to 10 locations, stepped out of the chair, and built a team-driven business. His advice? “Growth is easier when you’re not doing it alone.”


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 $4M To $8M 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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