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How One Dentist Grew 27 Locations Without Outside Capital
Season 1
Episode 5
Published 1 month, 3 weeks ago
Description
In this episode of Scaling Up with Fexingo, Lucas and Luna examine how a single dental practice in Omaha expanded to 27 locations across the Midwest without taking a dime of venture capital or private equity. We look at the specific operational playbook founder Dr. Maria Vasquez used: centralizing back-office functions, cross-training hygiene staff, and using a 'hub-and-spoke' real estate strategy that lowered per-clinic buildout costs by 40 percent. We also discuss the trade-offs — slower growth versus higher margins — and what other service-based businesses can learn from her model. No venture dollars, no debt binge, just disciplined unit economics. If you are trying to scale a multi-location business, this episode is for you.