Best Michael Scott McDonald Podcasts (2025)

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#275 Nick Maggiulli On 'The Wealth Ladder' And Why Being A Millionaire Isn't Special Anymore 44:15

1d ago44:15

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Nick Maggiulli, COO at Ritholtz Wealth Management and author of "The Wealth Ladder," presents his data-driven framework for understanding wealth progression. He explains his six-level wealth ladder system (from under $10K to over $100M) and introduces the 0.01% spending rule for lifestyle decisions. Maggiulli emphasizes focusing on controllable fac…

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Show 361. Oliver Coppard 59:51

3d ago59:51

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Oliver Coppard Oliver has been the Labour Mayor for South Yorkshire since 2022. It's an area at the centre of many of our biggest political discussions. Health is his big priority, but does he have the powers he needs to create real change and how would he measure it? This is an entertaining, engaging hour with a young politician whose Jewish herit…

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This ONE Mindset Shift Will Change How You Think About Success w/ Taylor Clark 1:15:03

6d ago1:15:03

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You’re out in the real world, trying to “figure it out,” but instead, you feel lost, stuck. Everyone told you that once you got the degree, the path would appear. But here you are, overwhelmed, second-guessing, and unsure where to even begin. It’s exhausting. You’re watching others seemingly take off while you're still parked at the starting line. …

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Show 360. Michael Gove - LIVE 1:23:57

7d ago1:23:57

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Michael Gove - LIVE One of the most transformational and impactful Cabinet ministers of recent years is on top form as he reminisces about his biggest moments. What was going through his mind at that press conference the morning after the Brexit referendum? How did Boris react when he changed his mind about backing him? How did he end up throwing s…

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Using Psychographics to Attract New Patients 17:50

8d ago17:50

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Want to supercharge your private practice’s marketing? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics dives into the power of psychographics to attract new patients. Learn how to understand your patients’ values, lifestyles, and motivations to create targeted, effective marketing campaigns that reso…

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#274 Henrik Zeberg: Markets Approaching Historic Blow-Off Top Before Major Crash 54:57

8d ago54:57

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Henrik Zeberg, head macro economist at SwissBlock, warns that markets are approaching a historic "blow-off top" with the S&P 500 potentially reaching 6,700-6,900 before a devastating crash. Using his business cycle model, he argues we've already hit the "Titanic moment" - where leading indicators have collapsed while markets surge to bubble extreme…

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#273 Larry McDonald: 'Liz Truss Moment' for America - Bond Panic Coming, Buy Hard Assets 30:31

13d ago30:31

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New York Times’ bestselling author Larry McDonald, founder of The Bear Traps Report, returns to The Julia La Roche Show for episode 273 to discuss the markets and the economy. Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: https://kalshi.com/julia Links: How To Listen When Markets Speak: https://www.amazon.com/Listen-When-Mark…

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House Rich, Cash Poor? Here’s How to Flip the Script w/ Harrison George 43:10

13d ago43:10

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Families are house-rich but cash-poor. Sound familiar? Your home’s value has skyrocketed, but so have interest rates, and now you're stuck. Stuck with rising expenses. Stuck with high-interest debt. Stuck with equity… trapped in the walls of your own house. It’s like having a vault of money you can’t touch, while inflation and debt slowly suffocate…

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Top 5 Places to Practice in California 20:18

15d ago20:18

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice! In this episode, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics reveals the top 5 areas in California to open a private practice in 2026. Whether you're a dentist, therapist, chiropractor, or any private practice professional, this episode is your guide to finding the ideal location for success. 🌟 What You'…

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#272 Chris Whalen: Fed 'Clearly Late,' Big Beautiful Bill Drives Inflation - America Needs 'Milei Moment 38:10

15d ago38:10

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog, returns to the show. He argues the Fed is "clearly late" in addressing a commercial real estate nightmare while consumer credit remains quiet, creating a "silent recession" ignored by markets. He warns the "Big Beautiful Bill" will drive inflation hi…

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Show 359. Louise Haigh - LIVE 1:00:36

16d ago1:00:36

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Louise Haigh - LIVE Recorded live at the Crossed Wires festival in Sheffield, Louise Haigh reflects on Labour's first year in power. Louise is on top form and has a unique perspective, having served in Cabinet and now sitting on the backbenches. How did the government get itself in a mess over welfare? Where can Labour improve? Plus why Louise got …

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#271 Meredith Whitney: Main Street Is Heading Into Another Recession While Markets Hit Highs 32:50

20d ago32:50

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Meredith Whitney, CEO of Meredith Whitney Advisory Group, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss her outlook on a bifurcated economy where 52% of households are entering their second recession since COVID stimulus ended, while high-end consumers continue driving economic growth. Sponsors: Monetary Metals: https://monetary-metals.com/julia⁠ K…

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Your Worst Investment Habit? Falling for the Next Big Thing w/ Troy Eckard 44:53

20d ago44:53

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Why do so many investors keep losing money despite all the opportunities around them? It’s a painful cycle, jumping from one shiny new trend to the next, blinded by hype, only to watch their hard-earned cash slip away. Sound familiar? The truth is, chasing every new “hot” opportunity is a fast track to bad decisions and big losses. Investors are pa…

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Spotting Practice-Friendly State and Local Governments 16:24

22d ago16:24

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice! In this episode, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics dives into how private practice owners can identify business-friendly state and local governments in the U.S. Discover the five key factors to evaluate, from taxes and regulations to incentives and market demand, to ensure your practice thrives…

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#270 David Rosenberg: Nobody Sees the Recession Coming - But It's Already Here 1:07:55

22d ago1:07:55

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David Rosenberg, founder and president of Rosenberg Research, believes recession odds are higher than 2022 despite nobody expecting one, pointing to Fed staff forecasting 50% recession probability and the most downbeat Beige Book since 1980. Rosenberg criticizes Powell for calling the economy "solid" while real GDP has been negative sequentially in…

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Show 358. Sonia Kumar 45:58

24d ago45:58

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Sonia Kumar Sonia has been an MP for almost a year and has used her platform to lead the first ever Parliamentary debate on incontinence. It's a subject very close to Matt's bladder and Sonia tells him how her career as a physiotherapist led her to raising it as an issue and standing for Parliament in the first place. Plus Sonia explains her positi…

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#269 Luke Gromen: The Fiscal Situation Is Completely Cooked - Powell Faces Impossible Choice, Get Out of Government Bonds Into Hard Assets 53:46

26d ago53:46

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Luke Gromen, founder of FFTT, joins the Julia La Roche Show for episode 269 for his latest macro update. Gromen argues the US government is in fiscal dominance, spending over 100% of tax receipts on entitlements and interest payments alone. He says Fed Chair Powell faces a binary choice between crushing the dollar through inflation or crushing the …

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The Invisible Force Keeping the Market Alive and How to Protect Yourself w/ Chris Miles 1:00:05

27d ago1:00:05

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Why hasn’t the stock market crashed yet? You’re watching the headlines, feeling the tension, wondering if the bubble’s about to burst and how you’ll protect everything you’ve worked for. The truth? The market hasn’t crashed because there’s still one critical thing pumping it up. Money supply. As long as cash keeps flowing through the economy, the m…

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#268 Michael Pento: The Grand Reconciliation Coming - Credit, Stock, and Real Estate Bubbles Will Burst 45:46

28d ago45:46

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Michael Pento, president and founder of Pento Portfolio Strategies (PPS), joins Julia La Roche on episode 268, warning of a coming "grand reconciliation" where credit, stock, and real estate bubbles will burst. He argues the US debt is unsustainable, with the next recession triggering $4-6 trillion annual deficits. Pento predicts Trump will replace…

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Thriving in Any Economic Conditions 18:38

29d ago18:38

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Join Mike Green from Doctor Demographics on this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice as we dive into how practices can thrive no matter the economy challenges! 💪 In this episode, we’ll share inspiring stories of four solo practices that have thrived despite inflation, recessions, and economic uncertainty. #DentalPractice #VeterinaryPract…

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Show 357. Mims Davies 56:56

1M ago56:56

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Mims Davies Prepare to be blown away. Mims has had to deal with so many astonishing life events. Not only that, she's handled them with remarkable humour. What made her a Conservative? Why didn't she think party membership was for people like her? How do the Tories stave off the threat from Reform and assert their dominance as the party of the righ…

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#267 Danielle DiMartino Booth & George Goncalves: Fed Is 'Behind the Curve' as We're Already in Recession and There's More Than One Economy in America 48:32

1M ago48:32

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Danielle DiMartino Booth, CEO and Chief Strategist at QI Research, and George Goncalves, Head of U.S. Macro Strategy at MUFG, join Julia La Roche in-studio on FOMC day, where they break down the Fed's decision to leave rates unchanged, the state of the economy, and the interest rate outlook. Sponsors: Monetary Metals: https://monetary-metals.com/ju…

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The Wealth You Don’t See: Why Discipline Beats Hype in Investing w/ Paul Moore 44:58

1M ago44:58

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Here's the truth nobody talks about: investing isn’t about saying “yes” to every shiny opportunity that comes your way. It’s about discipline. It’s about mastering the art of saying “no.” It’s about boring consistency, and yes, sometimes it feels plain, but that’s where real wealth is quietly built. Paul Moore’s journey from rags to riches didn’t j…

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5 Signs a Midsize Market is Poised for Explosive Growth 19:08

1M ago19:08

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice! In this episode, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics reveals 5 key signs a midsize market is about to rapidly grow—perfect for healthcare professionals looking to open or expand their practice. 🩺📈 Discover how to spot growth opportunities in cities with populations of 100,000 to 500,000 before th…

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#266 Rick Rule: '10 Years of Reckoning' Ahead - Why Gold Could Hit $10,000 57:50

1M ago57:50

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Rick Rule, president and CEO of Rule Investment Media and co-founder of Battle Bank, joins the Julia La Roche Show for episode 266 for his quarterly appearance. In this episode, Rule predicts the US dollar will lose 75% of its purchasing power over the next decade, similar to the 1970s crisis. He explains that $130 trillion in total government liab…

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Show 356. Nick Thomas-Symonds 58:22

1M ago58:22

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Nick Thomas-Symonds Nick has just negotiated the UK/EU Trade Deal. So what's in the deal and what impact will it have? And did he have to drink Slovakian red wine to get the deal done? This is a superb behind-the-scenes account of high-level negotiations. COME AND SEE THE POLITICAL PARTY LIVE! 6 July: Andy Burnham (in Sheffield) https://www.sheffie…

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#265 Steve Hanke: Regime Uncertainty, 80% Recession Probability & How To Fix Monetary Policy 47:11

1M ago47:11

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Professor Steve H. Hanke, professor of applied economics at Johns Hopkins University and the founder and co-director of the Institute for Applied Economics, Global Health, and the Study of Business Enterprise, joins Julia La Roche on episode 265 to discuss the economy and his new book "Making Money Work: How to Rewrite the Rules of Our Financial Sy…

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Why Your Real Estate Profits Are Vanishing To Taxes and How To Fight Back w/Jeff Hiatt 37:18

1M ago37:18

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Real estate investing is supposed to build your wealth. So why does it feel like you're building the IRS’s bank account instead? You're hustling, buying properties, managing tenants, and navigating deals. Then tax season hits, and you’re writing big checks to the government. What if you had a legal way to keep more of your money? Well, there is, an…

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Show 395. Kemi Badenoch 1:17:13

1M ago1:17:13

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Kemi Badenoch The Conservative leader is on top form in this personal and funny interview. Kemi outlines the challenges her party faces in opposing Labour as well as trying to stave off Reform and the resurgent Lib Dems. It's a fascinating hour assessing how the Conservatives move on from their record in government. We tackle all the big questions.…

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The Best Time of Year to Open a New Practice 16:28

1M ago16:28

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Welcome to The Perfect Place to Put a Practice with Mike Green from Doctor Demographics! In this episode, we dive into a critical question for dentists, veterinarians, optometrists, and other private practice owners: When is the best time of year to open your practice? Join us for a 20-minute deep dive into the pros and cons of launching in spring,…

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#264 Chris Whalen: No Fed Cuts Coming, Silent Subprime Crisis Brewing & Why Gold Still Wins 30:37

1M ago30:37

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Chris Whalen, chairman of Whalen Global Advisors and author of The Institutional Risk Analyst blog and author of "Inflated: Money, Debt and the American Dream," returns to the show with a monthly update on markets and the economy. Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: https://kalshi.com/julia In this episode, Whalen a…

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Why Building Luxury Apartments Isn’t Solving The Housing Crisis 26:42

2M ago26:42

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You've probably heard it: "housing shortage this, housing shortage that." But here’s the truth no one’s telling you: we’re not facing a housing shortage. We’re facing an affordable housing shortage. Yet, all around us, we see more luxury apartments and high-end developments sprouting like weeds. If the real demand is for affordable housing, why are…

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#263 Lawrence Lepard: Get Ready for The Big Print, The Fall Of Fiat Currency, And The Rise Of Sound Money 56:59

2M ago56:59

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Lawrence Lepard, author of "The Big Print," warns that America is witnessing the endgame of a decades-long monetary experiment that has created massive wealth inequality and put the country on an inevitable path toward high inflation. Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: https://kalshi.com/julia Links: X: https://x.c…

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Show 394. Guto Harri 1:07:42

2M ago1:07:42

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Guto Harri Guto has done it all. From covering domestic and international politics for the BBC, to working for Boris Johnson in Number 10. He's got some great stories from his varied career, including the storm surrounding him taking the knee live on GB News. An optimist, he's drawn to positive characters and despairs at the state of all the major …

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#262 George Noble: We're In A Regime Shift — End of US Dominance And Now Is The Time For Gold And Foreign Markets 48:09

2M ago48:09

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George Noble, CIO of Noble Capital Advisors, argues we're in a regime shift where US exceptionalism is ending. He sees global rotation away from dollar assets as foreign capital heads home. He expects bond yields to rise significantly until markets force politicians' hands, recommending investors get out of paper money and into scarce assets like g…

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5 Signs Your Patient Demographics Are Changing 15:42

2M ago15:42

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Is your practice keeping up with your city’s demographic shifts? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, host Mike Green, owner of Doctor Demographics, reveals the 5 critical signs that your area is changing demographically—and why it matters for private practice owners like dentists, veterinarians, and optometrists. From new housin…

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#261 Mel Mattison: "We're Just Beginning to Inflate" a Massive Asset Bubble - S&P 7000, Bitcoin $150K, Gold $3500 57:57

2M ago57:57

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Mel Mattison, a fintech executive with 25+ years in financial services, argues the U.S. is entering fiscal dominance where massive deficits will fuel asset bubbles rather than economic collapse. He correctly predicted the S&P's drop to 5,000 in early 2025 and expects it to reach 7,000 by year-end, driven by Trump administration policies that priori…

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Show 393. Dr Michelle Clement 50:37

2M ago50:37

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Delivery. It's a popular word in politics, but how to Prime Ministers ensure it happens? Michelle is Researcher in Residence at 10 Downing Street and Lecturer in Government Studies at The Strand Group, King's College. She has written a new book 'The Art of Delivery: The Inside Story of How the Blair Government Transformed Britain’s Public Services'…

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#260 David Woo: Stock Market Making "Huge Mistake" On Trade War - Next 6 Weeks Are Going To Be Scarier 59:08

2M ago59:08

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Macro trends blogger and economist David Woo @DavidWooUnbound, CEO of David Woo Unbound, a global forum devoted to the promotion of fact-based debates about markets, politics, and economics, joins Julia La Roche on episode 260 to discuss tariffs, markets, and geopolitics. Sponsors: Monetary Metals. https://monetary-metals.com/julia Kalshi: https://…

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Top Areas to Practice in the Southeast (Florida, Georgia, the Carolinas) 24:27

2M ago24:27

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Are you a dentist, veterinarian, or optometrist looking for the perfect spot to start or grow your private practice? In this episode of The Perfect Place to Put a Practice, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics dives into the top locations in the Southeast United States—Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina. Discover why these sta…

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#259 Hedge Fund Telemetry's Thomas Thornton On The Biggest Macro Risk That Could Trigger Panic Buttons 57:02

2M ago57:02

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Tommy Thornton, founder and president of Hedge Fund Telemetry, returns to The Julia La Roche Show to discuss the volatile market conditions of 2025 . He examines bond market risks, highlighting concerns about rising treasury yields and potential systemic impacts if rates break key levels. Thornton analyzes tariffs, the Fed, tax cuts, the national d…

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Marketing Monday: Establishing Your Unique Selling Proposition 12:47

2M ago12:47

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Struggling to stand out in a competitive market? In this episode of Marketing Monday, host Mike Green from Doctor Demographics shares powerful strategies to define your Unique Selling Proposition (USP) and make your practice the top choice for clients. Drawing from Chapter Four of Dental Marketing Mastery, we explore why a USP is critical for denti…

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