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Episode 7 of The Making Of Bloom Dental Co. is live! Toni is officially full-time—and the stories are 🔥
Dr. Toni Torres has BIG news...
This week’s episode is a big one.
Dr. Toni Torres just made the leap—officially leaving her associateship to go all-in at Bloom Dental Co. 🥹🙌
We talk about what it feels like to be just three weeks into practice ownership. There are tech hiccups, budget wins, new marketing ideas, patient pre-payments (yes, really), and raw moments about the mental load that comes with being the boss.
And of course, I (Ashley) share a kitchen frying horror story you’ll never forget. 🔥
💡 WHAT YOU’LL HEAR IN THIS EPISODE:
Why Toni left her job to go full-time at Bloom
Creating a schedule that supports practice growth and family life
How Bloom is generating $2–3K/day just 3 weeks in
Why patients are saying yes to treatment—and pre-paying before it's scheduled
Comfort menus, merch, tote bags, and all the Bloom extras 💖
Dental marketing in real-time: what’s working, what’s not
Building a recall system, hiring smart, and asking for help
Studio 8E8, Open Dental, and other MVPs
🎯 Toni’s real-time wins, questions, and advice will hit home if you’re in the startup trenches—or dreaming about taking that leap. “Being the owner of a brand new business feels like having a newborn. I’m exhausted. And I’m so grateful for the people around me who show up to help.” - Dr. Toni Torres
Toni’s Ask to the Audience: “Are you using DentalXChange or another clearing house? What’s your system? How are you streamlining insurance claims and EOBs for a startup team?” HIT REPLY AND LET US KNOW YOUR TIPS & TRICKS
💛 Ashley
Find me @ashleyjovesdds / @themaking.of / www.themakingofpodcast.com
Find Toni @the.joyful.dentist / @bloomdental.co / www.bloomdentalco.co
We’re building a space for real stories, real connection, and real growth. Let’s keep making it together.
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