Episodes

Welcome to the sixteenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! This is episode we talk about the building process, how much daily production SMILE & CO is making so far and read some comments from you (the listeners)! Ashley and Michael are now answering questions that you, the listeners, have for them. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Time-Stamped Show Notes NO NOTES! Let's be honest are you really paying attention to the Time Stamped Notes? If...

Welcome to the fifteenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! This is episode has a different format, it's more of a Q & A! Ashley and Michael are now answering questions that you, the listeners, have for them. This week's episode is informative and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Time-Stamped Show Notes 00:30 Intro (excited to have you back listening to us!) 1:30 Mentions ...

Welcome to the fourteenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she talks about her grand opening celebration and how this is the happiest time of her life. This week's episode is informative and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Time-Stamped Show Notes 00:30 Intro 1:27 Local Med's online scheduling is going great, and the softwa...

Welcome to the thirteenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she talks about how much fun she's had this week with her marketing crew. This week's episode is informative and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Time-Stamped Show Notes 00:30 Intro 1:57 Ashley had a lot of fun this week, and Studio 8e8 has been awesome. 7:00 Why sh...

Welcome to the twelfth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she talks about how much better she feels now that her insurance system is in place. This week's episode is life-changing, and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Sponsor of the Show Stream Dental Staffing Solutions is The Making of SMILE & CO.'s new sponsor! They provi...

Welcome to the eleventh episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she breaks into tears about the pressure of starting a business in the public eye. The anxiety has her questioning whether it has all been worth it. This week's episode is intense, drama-filled, and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Sponsor of the Show Stream Dental Staf...

Welcome to the tenth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' husband this week as he discusses his perspective on her new venture. Brian Joves gives valuable insight about business, entrepreneurship, and being a supportive spouse. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Sponsor of the Show Str...

Welcome to the ninth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she reveals two surprising things that happened this week. Samantha Leonard from Stream Dental Staffing Solutions is on the show as a special guest to make it extra fun, informative, and helpful. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's ...

[powerpress] Welcome to the eighth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she discusses the headaches of having so many things left on her plate with the grand opening approaching. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Sponsor of the Show Stream Dental Staffing Solutions is The Mak...

Welcome to the seventh episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she discusses the problems of having a construction delay and how it has affected her business. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Sponsor of the Show Stream Dental Staffing Solutions is The Making of SMILE & CO.'...

Welcome to the sixth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she discusses the power of networking within her community and the effect it has had on her business launch. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! New Sponsor of the Show Stream Dental Staffing Solutions is The Making of S...

Welcome to the fifth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she discusses her upcoming Intel company picnic and the headache of trying to get work done in 108-degree heat with no AC. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen carefully, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Time-Stamped Show Notes 1:29 Recap of last week and intro. As...

Welcome to the fourth episode of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Listen to Dr. Ashley Joves' story as she discusses her brand identity and the headaches of being a busy entrepreneur with kids. This episode is packed with interesting information and perfect for anyone thinking about starting their own dental practice. Tune in and listen closely, because you won't want to miss this week's episode! Today's Sponsor: Dr. Anissa Holmes specializes in helping dentists market their practices thro...

Welcome to the third installation of The Making of SMILE & CO.! Being a business owner can be astronomically difficult, especially when expensive dental equipment is taken into account and the practice is built completely from scratch. Join Michael Arias as he speaks with Dr. Ashley Joves about the hands-on creation of her dream practice. Today's Sponsor Dr. Anissa Holmes specializes in helping dentists market their practices through Facebook. After using Facebook to boost her second dental st...

Inevitably, life is filled to the brim with victorious highs and disappointing lows. Whether we lack the will to throw aside our covers in the morning or feel tempted to skip a daily gym session, each of us must summon the motivation and courage to press forward. Of course, this challenge is particularly difficult for those who want to build success from scratch. Join in as Michael speaks with Dr. Ashley Joves about her in-the-works dental practice, SMILE & CO. From worrisome health complication...

Dr. Ashley Joves is building her own dental practice, SMILE & CO., from scratch. For weeks she has been recording and publicly broadcasting her experience all over the internet. The journey has been difficult, rewarding, and revolutionary all at once. Although the path has been tough so far, she is determined to create the startup of her dreams. Join Dr. Ashley Joves and Michael Arias as they document the whole entire process of creating a dental practice, the areas to watch out for, and the emo...