What Our Guests Have To Say

Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Gary, the Podfather of Dentistry, Hits Another Homerun "Take a dry subject, dental insurance, add a pinch of Canadian savvy, and a pound of Takacs Magic and you have a recipe for a fun 15 minutes. The nail in the coffin for many dental practices is reliance on dental insurance and not the good kind. This podcast series will lighten your load and make you profits. A well worth it way to spend a few minutes each week." Dr. Bill Williams
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Right on the Money! "I mean this headline in two ways: this podcast is right on target with how to deal with one of the biggest challenges in dentistry today, and it’s right about how to get properly paid for the work that you do. Gary knows what he’s talking about. His partners in an extremely successful dental practice in Arizona, so his knowledge is first hand. Every dentist should be listening to this podcast €twice! It’s a life changer!" Fred Joyal
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Less Insurance Dependence "As always, Gary Takacs has his finger on the pulse of what’s most important to helping dentists run a successful, high-quality, profitable practice. I’ve enjoyed listening to his podcasts and always learn something new that I’m able to apply the next day. Please give his podcast a listen, and you too can learn and grow from one of the most knowledgeable professionals in the business!" Dr. Jim Arnold
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Jam Packed with Info! "This podcast has so many incredible nuggets of wisdom that are actionable when discussing insurance with patients. Gone are the days of feeling like your care is dictated by insurance: elevate your standard of care AND your production with tips from this incredible podcast!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Good for team meetings "These episodes are great to share in team meetings. They offer a lot of powerful info in a shorter amount of time which is helpful if you don’t have a lot of time for meetings. Gary is such a positive voice for the dental community. He does a great job exposing dental professionals to a wide variety of dental professionals and dental topics."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Knowing how to win! "I have known and worked with Gary for more than a decade. He understands what it is to be a dentist; why we are at times trapped in our own psychology and how to change our paradigms more than anyone else I have ever worked with or hired. Listen and follow his advice and you will see success!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Great info "I’m having my whole staff listening to this podcast."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Gary Takacs Rocks! "Gary Takacs has one of the sharpest minds in all of dentistry. Listen and learn with Gary on how to thrive as an insurance-independent, truly patient-centered practice!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Awesome podcast "Gary and his team are at the absolute top of the field when it comes to reducing your insurance dependence in dentistry. There is no more authoritative source for this information, and as The Godfather or dental podcasting he knows how to make the information entertaining."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Excellent "Give it a listen! Will definitely change the way you think about dental insurance and it will help implement strategies in reducing your offices dependence."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 CEO "One of the fastest ways to increase top line revenue is to increase your average production per visit and reducing dependency (where it’s right) on insurance is one of the fastest ways to accomplish this. Gary, what an awesome job on helping individuals understand how to delicately navigate through this process!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Director of Education "Wow! What an amazing view on not only the Patient Experience with Insurance Dependency but the truth on the clouded decisions we make due to this. It’s happened to me personally and struck a nerve, Very grateful for your education around the topic. I can sense both of your passion and knowledge about this subject and how much you both care. Thank you for this, love listening!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Best dental podcaster! "Love listening to Gary’s podcast. He inspires many in the dental profession to strive for excellence in patient care and balance lifestyle. This new podcast should be a great hit for all of us trying to practice comprehensive dentistry in this modern world. Looking forward to many more episodes."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Great topic for all Dentists!! "Fantastic podcast Gary and Naren!! I’ve been a long time fan of The Thriving Dentist and this new podcast does not disappoint!! Gary and Naren deliver immediately applicable information that is sure to make it possible for any dentist to begin to separate from insurance dependency! This will not only help us set ourselves and our practices free but will truly be good for dentistry as a whole!"
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 The Scourge of Dental Insurance "The insurance industry in Dentistry has a stranglehold on many practices today. As they continue to cut reimbursements while collecting premiums, they win and the patient and practice loses. Bust Loose and Break Free! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Love it! "This is a topic EVERY dental practice needs to work on! Excited to see Gary and Naren team up "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Informative Resource! "These guys are great! The Less Insurance Dependence podcast is great and informative for Doctors who want to start moving away from Insurance companies! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Roadmap to Success "Not only is there great information to be had in the podcasts, there is a roadmap to implementing the ideas so that moving towards insurance independence becomes possible. Gary and Naren point out the positive effects of becoming insurance independent while warning listeners about the possible potholes and pitfalls they might encounter along the way. A fantastic resource to start the journey to less insurance dependence !!! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Dynamic Duo! "Gary and Naren have two solid podcasts all on there own. I look forward to excellent content. "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Two Thumbs Up From The Fee For Service Wizard Deana Zost "Gary has always known & encouraged dentists to charge their full fee! Know your worth! Now this dynamic duo has come together to really give valuable information & great nuggets of wisdom to help you become less insurance dependent. After all, you don’t discount your effort or care, you shouldn’t discount your dentistry! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Top notch info "Gary explains things so well and he is so enthusiastic. I’m sure I will learn much from this podcast."
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Amazing Information! "Gary and Naren provide great information for any dentist wanting to reduce insurance dependency. This is such an important topic that will help dentists achieve the profitability they deserve. "
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Rating: 5 Always Informative with Positivity "Gary’s grateful and positive approach comes through as he brings his Dentistry Rocks take on great information we can use today in our practices. "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Must hear podcast! "There’s so much smart, tangible information on this podcast. I’m so happy hear positive tips and inspirational stories. Looking forward to many more episodes and insights. "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Great podcast! "This is some great information! A lot of knowledge shared on this show. "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 The insurance game knowledge "Great Podcast to understand how to leverage your knowledge of patients mindsets to handle and manuever insurance discussions!! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Excellent, Informative Podcast! "This podcast is full of great information that can help any dental practice reach its full potential! Great listen! "
Less Insurance Dependence
Rating: 5 Great Resource! "Lots of great information! "