The Dental Economist Show
The Impact of Authentic Engagement and Effective Communication in Dental Sales with the Planet DDS Sales Team
April 4, 2024
In this special edition episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is live from Waikiki, Hawaii, and is joined by a panel of guests from the Planet DDS sales team. Join them as they explore their experiences in the industry, where they see dentistry going in the future, and why they love their work.
In this special edition episode of The Dental Economist Show, host Mike Huffaker is live from Waikiki, Hawaii, and is joined by a panel of guests from the Planet DDS sales team. 

Join them as the team discusses: 


Passionate about oral health, Amanda Barr has dedicated 20 years to being a dental hygienist and is now Commercial Senior Account Executive at Planet DDS. 

Kevin Simmons is Enterprise Sales Director at Planet DDS, and has held multiple roles within an Ortho SaaS company including product, support, cs, and sales. 

John ‘Johnny’ Adams is also Enterprise Sales Director at Planet DDS, and has almost 20 years of dental sales experience. He’s often called the ‘Mayor of Dental’!

Brandon Chavira has almost 30 years of sales experience exclusively in dental, and is Director of Sales at Planet DDS. He’s also an ex-professional snowboarder!

Carlos Vallecillo Jr. is a  Dental Practice Management Expert and self-professed ‘DSO Enthusiast’. He has over thirty years experience in dental. 

Chris Hadziev is Director of Sales at Planet DDS, and has 10 years of SaaS sales and leadership experience. 

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Episode Highlights:

04:47 - 07:39 - The Importance of Workplace Culture

09:26 - 10:56 - Why Dental is Different

19:49 -  20:46 - Acquisition Synergy

23:56 - 24:56 - The Value of Conferences

36:36 - 37:39 - Don’t Forget To Be Grateful!


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