Dr. Brad Hughes: The Secret to Building a Thriving Dental Business
January 9, 2025
In this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker speaks with Dr. Brad Hughes, founder and CEO of Vision Dental Partners, a third-generation dentist who scaled his family practice into an eight-location dental group spanning Indiana and South Carolina. Dr. Hughes shares invaluable insights into leadership, mentorship, and the core values that drive business success. This episode explores how culture, mindset, and purpose fuel sustainable growth in dental practices.
On this episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker welcomes Dr. Brad Hughes, a third-generation dentist and CEO of Vision Dental Partners. From inheriting his father’s practice to leading an eight-location dental group, Dr. Hughes shares the entrepreneurial lessons that shaped his success.
Key topics include:
Key topics include:
- The importance of culture, team alignment, and core values in business growth.
- How Dr. Hughes’ focus on mentorship has helped foster feedback and leadership development within his team.
- Building a scalable dental practice while maintaining community relationships.
- The mindset shift that accelerated his growth journey.
- Strategies for balancing patient care with operational excellence.
Dr. Hughes shares candid stories and actionable advice for dental entrepreneurs looking to align their teams, embrace feedback, and drive value through a culture-first approach.
Episode Highlights:
03:47 - 05:56 "Entrepreneurial Passion"
06:22 - 08:36 "Scaling with a Foundation"
13:29 - 15:16 "Hard Work and Purpose"
25:28 - 28:12 "Mindset is Everything"
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