From Broke Dentist to 10 Practices | Dr. Hardik Chodavadia

Name: From Broke Dentist to 10 Practices | Dr. Hardik Chodavadia
Uploaded: 2026-06-26T00:00:00.000Z
Description: Dr. Hardik Chodavadia co-founded Enamel Dentistry from a single startup practice with zero business plan into a 10+ location group across Austin & McKinney — and he's refreshingly

Dr. Hardik Chodavadia co-founded Enamel Dentistry from a single startup practice with zero business plan into a 10+ location group across Austin & McKinney — and he's refreshingly honest about how much of it was timing, luck, and a "dangerous level of lack of risk tolerance." In this episode, Dr. Hardik and Dr. Avi talk about: Getting a bank to fund a startup practice with no business plan and negative net worth Why being a "terrible employee" pushed him toward ownership The books and mentors (Buy Back Your Time, Dan Martell and Alex Hormozi) that shaped how he runs the business now Learning to delegate after being diagnosed with ADHD at 38 Why Enamel's purple branding came from the Sacramento Kings color palette What he's focused on now: marketing efficiency and AI-driven automation Shoutout to our sponsors: SprintRay Midas: https://bit.ly/SprintRay-Podcast OrthoBrain: https://bit.ly/4vFk9OI Neer: https://bit.ly/4vzRFG3 Connect with Clear Aligner Advisor: https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ Connect with Dr. Hardik: linkedin.com/in/hardik-chodavadia-b1970820 Dr. Avi Patel shares real conversations and practical insights on modern dentistry — including DSO growth, associate retention, clinical execution, aligner implementation, leadership, and personal development in the profession. This channel is built for dentists, leaders, and operators who want clarity on what’s actually working today. --- 🔹 General Dentists If you’re looking to implement clear aligners confidently and predictably: Free Training → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/ 🔹 DSOs & Group Practices If you’re exploring doctor activation, aligner adoption, or associate retention strategy: Learn more → https://www.clearaligneradvisor.co/al... About Dr. Avi: Dr. Avi Patel is a general dentist and founder of Clear Aligner Advisor. He works with solo practices and DSOs nationwide to bridge the gap between education and real-world execution — helping doctors grow with clarity and confidence. Connect with Dr. Avi Instagram → / doctor.avi LinkedIn → / dr-avi-patel-clearaligner-advisor

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