Dykema DSO Conference Edition with Brian Colao

The premier legal and business platform for the DSO industry, Dykema, has established itself as the leading collaborative engine for dental group growth. How do they continue to break records and redefine industry education? We’re unpacking it all in this episode of The Dental Economist Show as host Mike Huffaker sits down with Brian Colao, the Director of the Dental Service Organizations Industry Group at Dykema, for an ultimate insider’s perspective. Tune in to explore how the DSO space is handling a massive maturation phase, what it takes to curate high-impact business content amidst challenging market conditions, and how to methodically approach networking to maximize value. Most of all, this conversation highlights what we all know and cannot afford to ignore: real-time data, historical lessons, and intentional cross-pollination across global borders are absolute game-changers in today’s day and age. #dentaleconomist #dsoleadership #dentaltechnology If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, like, and commen📱 Chapters: 00:00 Introducing Brian Colao & The 4-Time Interview Record 02:15 Challenging Industry Conditions & What Makes Dykema Different This Year 03:27 The Power of Real-Time DSO Data & Planet DDS 05:15 Maturation and Theme: Journey Through DSO History 07:53 Big Budgets, Pyrotechnics, and Cinematography Labs 09:18 Regional Leadership Events & The "No Selling Zone" 12:55 How to Maximize Conference Value & Stop Being a Jellyfish 16:10 Club Fuego Late-Night Antics, Artist Riders & Shaking Hands 17:38 Global Cross-Pollination: Jumping the Curve for International Markets 20:20 The First-Ever Dental Capital Forum & Private Equity Grand Slams Connect with the team: 👉 Mike Huffaker on LinkedIn:   / huffaker   👉 Brian Colao on LinkedIn:   / brian-a-colao-303619122   👉 Dykema Website: https://dykemadso.com/ 👉 Planet DDS Website: https://planetdds.com/ You can also listen to our podcast here: 👉 Apple Podcast: https://apple.co/3SeeOfY 👉 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tMmaO7 👉 Fame Host: https://bit.ly/4aQNQ51 Want to be a guest on The Dental Economist Show? If you’re a growth-focused leader in the dental business world or someone shaping its future through technology, consulting, or innovation we want to hear from you. Submit your interest here: https://forms.gle/BjAmyYLsFgNJBf8f8 Whether you’re leading a DSO, building the next big dental SaaS tool, or redefining patient experience, this show is where the smartest minds in dental business come to talk strategy!