"You can't have beauty without that foundation of health and function."

In this episode of The Making Of..., Collin sits down with Dr. Megan of Soleil Dental Co. to pull back the curtain on a truly unique path to ownership. Dr. Megan didn't just decide to open a practice; she decided to build a "village" in her hometown after realizing the standard associate track couldn't contain her vision.

Her story is a masterclass in the "Shell-Start"—buying an existing facility with equipment but zero patients. This allowed her to skip the "dirt floor" construction phase while still having a total blank slate to build the culture, brand, and patient experience she dreamed of.

Key highlights from our conversation:

• The Patient’s Perspective: How growing up missing 14+ teeth gave Dr. Megan a level of empathy that most clinicians never experience.
• The "Unmanageable" Founder: Why she walked away from a potential buy-in to start fresh just 3 minutes from her front door.
• Integrated Care: Her mission to bridge the gap between dentistry, lactation support, and airway health after her own journey as a mother.
• The Hybrid Grind: The reality of DIY renovations, hiring a lean team, and the "Founder Shift" required to lead a practice while still working as an associate.

If you’ve ever felt like you were "too much" for an associate role, or if you’re curious about how to find a "middle ground" between a cold start and an acquisition, Dr. Megan’s story is for you.

Connect with Dr. Megan:

• Instagram: @MegTheDentist & @SoleilDentalCo
• Website: https://www.soleildentalco.com/

Connect with Ashley: Instagram: @ashleyjovesdds

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