Free Strategy
Meeting
A no-commitment conversation with me. I'll help you understand exactly where your practice stands and where your biggest opportunities are.
Hi, I'm Gary Takacs
For over 40 years, I've helped dentists build practices that deliver clinical excellence, operational control, and financial independence. Having owned and transformed dental practices myself, I bring real-world experience to my coaching. Today, 2,200+ practices later, I implement proven business systems and KPI-driven strategies to truly transform dental practices. I'm also the founder of the Thriving Dentist Show, the #1 dental podcast on iTunes and Google Play, with listeners in 184 countries.
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As a Dentist
Your practice should support your life. Not consume it.
You became a dentist to do meaningful work, build financial security, and enjoy the life you earned. If it doesn't feel that way right now, something in your foundation needs fixing. That is not a reflection of your clinical skill or how hard you work. It is a systems problem. And systems problems have solutions.
The 6 thriving goals
1
Keep overhead under 60%
If your overhead is sitting at 65–75%, you're working harder than you need to for the money you're actually keeping. Getting yours under control is the fastest way to change that.
2
Build financial independence
Your practice should be building wealth for you, not just keeping you occupied. That means your systems need to produce results even when you're not in the chair.
3
Run your dream office
When your revenue model is right, you have the margin to invest in your space, your technology, and the kind of patient experience you've always wanted to deliver.
4
Build your dream team
Your team doesn't become high-performing by accident. It happens when you have clear systems, defined roles, and a culture you've built intentionally around your values.
5
Attract your ideal patients
When you reduce your PPO dependency, your patient base shifts. You start seeing people who chose your practice because they trust you, and that changes the feel of your entire day.
6
Enjoy your clinical work
When your schedule reflects the treatment mix you actually want, you show up differently. You do better work, feel more fulfilled, and remember why you chose this career.
I get it.
- Overwhelmed and stretched too thin
- Stuck at a revenue ceiling you can't break through
- Thinking about what your practice looks like without you in it every day
I know these feelings firsthand. I've owned and transformed practices myself, and I've coached over 2,200 more. That's why I created my personalized coaching program, designed to help you build a thriving and profitable practice.
REAL PRACTICES. REAL RESULTS.
What my coaching looks like in practice.
Every client works through a structured process, at a pace that suits their practice.
MULTI-LOCATION - MANHATTAN NYC
From chaos to category leader
90% PPO-dependent, second location losing money, new patients collapsing after a team disruption
ANNUAL COLLECTIONS
$3.4M → $7M+
REVENUE GROWTH
61%
NEW PATIENTS / YEAR
1,167 → 1,619
GOOGLE REVIEWS
1,100+
KEY MILESTONE
First client across my entire base to simultaneously hit hygiene at 33% of total production and 93% hygiene occupancy.
SOLO PRACTICE - GULF COAST FLORIDA
A thriving practice. A $300K leak.
Producing $2.2M but collecting $1.5M. Fees below the 40th percentile. $300K walking out the door every year.
ANNUAL COLLECTIONS
$1.5M → $1.69M
LOST ON PPO EXIT
Zero patients
HYGIENE OCCUPANCY
95%+ goal: 92%
HYGIENE WAITLIST
6 to 7 months
KEY MILESTONE
Best year on record in 2025, achieved while deliberately holding back new patients due to capacity constraints.
SOLO PRACTICE - WEST BEND WISCONSIN
A hundred years in the making
A century-old practice writing off $340K a year. No KPI tracking, no fee framework in place.
ANNUAL COLLECTIONS
$770K → $1M+
COLLECTIONS GROWTH
+45% 2022 to 2025
MONTHLY PRODUCTION
$89K → $107K
INSURANCE WRITE-OFFS
$340K → Nearly eliminated
KEY MILESTONE
First $1M collection year in 100 years of practice history, with Delta exit still in progress.
What Happens Next
From our first conversation to a thriving practice.
My team and I stay with you at every step. You always know what to do next, in what order, and whether it's working.
Free Strategy
Gap
Identification
My team and I stay with you at every step. You always know what to do next, in what order, and whether it's working.
System
Integration
You gain access to my 24 proven business systems, introduced at a pace your team can realistically sustain.
Continuous
Improvement
We track your 9 core KPIs, troubleshoot challenges as they arise, and keep building on the ongoing support that drives real results.
Frequently asked questions
A few things worth knowing before we talk.
If you have a question that isn't here, bring it to the session. I'm an open book.
My coaching is for practice owners with a team already in place. If you want to grow more profitably, reduce overhead, and build systems that free you from the day-to-day, you are in the right place.
My 24 systems cover every core area of a dental practice. In your strategy session, I identify which ones will have the biggest impact on your practice first. We start with what matters most for you right now.
When implemented appropriately, some systems will show results within a week, while others compound over months. Implementation is what matters most. I'm upfront about the timeline for each one, so you always know what to expect and when.
My coaching fits around your practice, not the other way around. I work at a pace your practice and team can realistically sustain. Steady progress, not an overwhelming overhaul.
I maintain a deliberately small client roster so every practice gets my personal attention. Availability is limited and spots open infrequently.
Yes, completely. No cost, no obligation. Just an honest conversation about where your practice stands and where the biggest opportunities are.
Still have a question? Bring it to the session. I'll answer it personally.
Schedule My Complimentary SessionYou've built something real. Now let's make sure it's working for you, not against you.
I offer a complimentary strategy session for dental practice owners and their teams. No pressure. An honest conversation about where your practice stands, where the biggest opportunities are, and what it would take to get there.