The Maverick’s Guide to Explosive Practice Growth, Membership Profits & Dental Domination

August 03, 2025
Topics: Dental
Written by: Lisa Rasmussen

“If you’re not investing in dental business courses, you’re still playing checkers while everyone else is building a chess empire.”
— Jordon Comstock

Most Dentists Are Great Clinicians—But Awful CEOs

Let’s call out the elephant in the operatory: Dental school taught you root canals, not recurring revenue.
Here’s the hard truth:
The average dentist’s business knowledge is stuck somewhere between “hustle harder” and “hope it works.”

So if you’re searching for dental business courses, you’re already 10 steps ahead of your competition (and your bank account will thank you). But here’s the secret the “gurus” won’t tell you—

The most profitable dental business model today?
Membership programs that turn patients into loyal fans, double revenue per patient, and make your practice bulletproof.

Let’s break it down, story-style, Dan Kennedy style—with real stats, actionable advice, and the kind of irreverent truth bomb that actually moves the needle.


Story: From Scraping By to Scaling Up (All Thanks to Dental Business Courses)

Meet Dr. Liz. She was killing it clinically—patients loved her, Google reviews were glowing, but her bank account?
Less “Tesla in the driveway,” more “ramen for lunch.”
She finally asked: “How do I actually grow my business—not just my schedule?”

Enter: Dental business courses.
Dr. Liz found a course on building dental membership programs (shout-out to BoomCloud™), took the leap, and launched her own.
12 months later:

  • MRR: $14,800

  • ARR: $177,600

  • Patient retention: Up 57%

  • Members spent 3.4X more than non-members

  • She stopped discounting (and started living)

Her secret? Learning what dental school never taught: revenue per patient, recurring income, real business metrics.


Why Most Dental Business Courses Fail (and the 1 Thing That Works)

Most courses? Boring PowerPoints and theory.
But the best dental business courses are all about one thing: Systems that create recurring, predictable revenue.

Here’s the “Ah-ha!” You Need:

If you want to build a seven-figure practice, you must:

  • Stop relying on insurance roulette

  • Start optimizing your practice for MRR, ARR, and revenue per patient

Data Drop:

  • Practices with membership programs see patients spend 2X–4X more annually

  • ARR is now the #1 factor in dental practice valuations (2024 Dental Economics)

  • Membership patients refer friends at double the rate of non-members


Bullet List: What the Best Dental Business Courses Teach (and Why It Matters)

  • Membership Program Creation:
    How to launch, price, and market your own in-house dental plan with BoomCloud™

  • Recurring Revenue Models:
    Step-by-step guides to building MRR and ARR that cover your overhead—even when the schedule’s light

  • Loyalty & Retention Systems:
    Strategies to keep patients coming back (and spending more)

  • Marketing That Actually Converts:
    Ads, funnels, and offers that get results—not just “brand awareness”

  • Team Training:
    Scripts and coaching so everyone knows how to promote your membership (and close the deal)

  • Profit Optimization:
    Real-world KPIs, dashboard hacks, and ways to track your progress (hint: it’s not just about new patient numbers)


The Playbook for Taking Over Your Market—Start with Dental Business Courses That Actually Move the Needle

Here’s what to do next if you want your dental business to grow (and actually keep the money you earn):

  1. Download the Million-Dollar Membership Plan eBook:
    Click here for proven blueprints, templates, and success stories.

  2. Enroll in The Six-Figure Patient Membership Plan Course:
    Learn from the best. Step-by-step modules, community, and implementation tools.

  3. Schedule a Demo of BoomCloud™:
    See how automation changes everything.

  4. Create Your BoomCloud™ Account for FREE:
    Build your membership empire.


Case Study: How One Course Turned a Struggling Practice Into a Cash-Flow King

Practice: Lakeview Dental, Minneapolis

  • Dr. Patel was burned out, buried by PPO write-offs, and terrified of another “slow season.”

  • After completing a membership course, she launched her in-house plan using BoomCloud™.

  • Results after 9 months:

    • MRR: $11,500

    • ARR: $138,000

    • Membership patients spent 4X more than non-members

    • Staff morale and reviews hit all-time highs

    • Insurance dependence dropped by 70%

She’s now the go-to in her area for patients without insurance—and her recurring revenue covers her rent, payroll, and the monthly Tesla payment.


The Big Picture: Want Practice Growth? Focus on Revenue Per Patient

You can hustle for new patients all day—or you can build a system that maximizes the value of every patient you already have.

Why MRR & ARR Matter (and How Dental Business Courses Teach You to Master Them):

  • Recurring revenue = Predictable growth

  • Higher revenue per patient = More profit, less stress

  • Loyal members = More referrals, reviews, and raving fans

The best dental business courses don’t just teach you “lead gen”—they teach you lifetime value.


Final Word: Take the Course, Change Your Future

Here’s the bottom line:
You want less stress, more profit, and a dental practice that works for you—not the other way around.
Dental business courses—especially those focused on recurring revenue and memberships—are the X-factor.


Helpful Links & Resources


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Jordon Comstock

Author Bio

Jordon Comstock is the Founder & CEO of BoomCloud™, a software that allows practice, clinic & spa owners to build, manage and scale a membership program. This helps practice & clinic owners to create recurring revenue & improve loyalty via membership programs. Jordon is passionate about Music, Hawaii, Healthcare businesses like: dentistry, optometry, med spas and massage spas. Schedule a demo of BoomCloud™ and learn how membership programs can improve your business. Here are more dental books to improve your practice

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