Ben Shaver
@benshaver.bsky.social
I’m a husband, girl dad, and Tennessee Alum. In my spare time I’m a communications consultant located in Charlotte NC. I help businesses build brands by aligning effective leadership, supportive culture and relatable marketing.
Clear branding isn’t about looking like every other practice, it’s about showing patients who you are before they ever walk through the door. When your message, visuals, and team all align, trust comes easier and growth follows naturally.
February 2, 2026 at 2:36 PM
Clear branding isn’t about looking like every other practice, it’s about showing patients who you are before they ever walk through the door. When your message, visuals, and team all align, trust comes easier and growth follows naturally.
Strong leadership starts with clarity. When your team understands the vision, expectations, and the “why” behind decisions, they show up more confident and engaged. Consistent communication builds trust, and trust creates a better experience for both your team and your patients.
January 30, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Strong leadership starts with clarity. When your team understands the vision, expectations, and the “why” behind decisions, they show up more confident and engaged. Consistent communication builds trust, and trust creates a better experience for both your team and your patients.
REAL TALK: You Don’t Have to Figure Out Ownership Alone
Let’s talk about the part of dental ownership no one prepares you for. You’re not just treating patients anymore. You’re leading people, making business decisions, and building a brand all at once. Read: venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
Let’s talk about the part of dental ownership no one prepares you for. You’re not just treating patients anymore. You’re leading people, making business decisions, and building a brand all at once. Read: venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
January 27, 2026 at 2:26 PM
REAL TALK: You Don’t Have to Figure Out Ownership Alone
Let’s talk about the part of dental ownership no one prepares you for. You’re not just treating patients anymore. You’re leading people, making business decisions, and building a brand all at once. Read: venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
Let’s talk about the part of dental ownership no one prepares you for. You’re not just treating patients anymore. You’re leading people, making business decisions, and building a brand all at once. Read: venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
Feeling stuck in your practice growth? You’re not alone.
If referrals feel inconsistent or your team and brand aren’t fully aligned, it may be time to step back and get clarity.
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If referrals feel inconsistent or your team and brand aren’t fully aligned, it may be time to step back and get clarity.
Take the Quiz:
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January 23, 2026 at 1:31 PM
Feeling stuck in your practice growth? You’re not alone.
If referrals feel inconsistent or your team and brand aren’t fully aligned, it may be time to step back and get clarity.
Take the Quiz:
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If referrals feel inconsistent or your team and brand aren’t fully aligned, it may be time to step back and get clarity.
Take the Quiz:
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Creating a warm, inviting dental office isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about how people feel the moment they walk through the door.
Tips to Improve Dental Office Culture and Branding
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Tips to Improve Dental Office Culture and Branding
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January 19, 2026 at 1:00 PM
Creating a warm, inviting dental office isn’t just about aesthetics. It’s about how people feel the moment they walk through the door.
Tips to Improve Dental Office Culture and Branding
venturepractices.com/dental-pract...
Tips to Improve Dental Office Culture and Branding
venturepractices.com/dental-pract...
Starting a dental practice is more than opening the doors. It’s about having a clear message, attracting the right patients, and giving your team direction from day one. When marketing is planned early, growth feels intentional, not reactive.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Starting a dental practice is more than opening the doors. It’s about having a clear message, attracting the right patients, and giving your team direction from day one. When marketing is planned early, growth feels intentional, not reactive.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
Thinking about a dental start-up?
Start with who, not what.
Before choosing a name, logo, or location, you need clarity on your ideal patient. That ideal patient should guide every decision you make, from your brand to your services to your marketing.
Start with who, not what.
Before choosing a name, logo, or location, you need clarity on your ideal patient. That ideal patient should guide every decision you make, from your brand to your services to your marketing.
January 12, 2026 at 2:21 PM
Thinking about a dental start-up?
Start with who, not what.
Before choosing a name, logo, or location, you need clarity on your ideal patient. That ideal patient should guide every decision you make, from your brand to your services to your marketing.
Start with who, not what.
Before choosing a name, logo, or location, you need clarity on your ideal patient. That ideal patient should guide every decision you make, from your brand to your services to your marketing.
REAL TALK: Dental Marketing in 2026
The goal isn’t more leads — it’s the right patients who stay, refer, and value your care.
What part of your marketing needs a real conversation this year?
The goal isn’t more leads — it’s the right patients who stay, refer, and value your care.
What part of your marketing needs a real conversation this year?
January 9, 2026 at 3:00 PM
REAL TALK: Dental Marketing in 2026
The goal isn’t more leads — it’s the right patients who stay, refer, and value your care.
What part of your marketing needs a real conversation this year?
The goal isn’t more leads — it’s the right patients who stay, refer, and value your care.
What part of your marketing needs a real conversation this year?
Starting a practice comes with big decisions and even bigger opportunities. Our Launch and Market Your Dental Start-Up workbook is designed to give you clarity, structure, and direction as you move from idea to opening day.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
January 2, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Starting a practice comes with big decisions and even bigger opportunities. Our Launch and Market Your Dental Start-Up workbook is designed to give you clarity, structure, and direction as you move from idea to opening day.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
Opening your own practice is exciting — but it’s also a major shift. Suddenly, you’re not just a clinician. You’re a leader, a decision-maker, and a business owner.
Great dentistry is only the starting point — building a practice that lasts takes strategy.
Great dentistry is only the starting point — building a practice that lasts takes strategy.
December 30, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Opening your own practice is exciting — but it’s also a major shift. Suddenly, you’re not just a clinician. You’re a leader, a decision-maker, and a business owner.
Great dentistry is only the starting point — building a practice that lasts takes strategy.
Great dentistry is only the starting point — building a practice that lasts takes strategy.
Top 3 Marketing Tips for Dentists in 2026
1️⃣ Build a Brand, Not Just Ads
2️⃣ Own Your Local Reputation
3️⃣ Use Smarter Technology (Without Losing the Human Touch)
The future of dental marketing isn’t louder. It’s clearer, more local, and more human.
1️⃣ Build a Brand, Not Just Ads
2️⃣ Own Your Local Reputation
3️⃣ Use Smarter Technology (Without Losing the Human Touch)
The future of dental marketing isn’t louder. It’s clearer, more local, and more human.
December 27, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Top 3 Marketing Tips for Dentists in 2026
1️⃣ Build a Brand, Not Just Ads
2️⃣ Own Your Local Reputation
3️⃣ Use Smarter Technology (Without Losing the Human Touch)
The future of dental marketing isn’t louder. It’s clearer, more local, and more human.
1️⃣ Build a Brand, Not Just Ads
2️⃣ Own Your Local Reputation
3️⃣ Use Smarter Technology (Without Losing the Human Touch)
The future of dental marketing isn’t louder. It’s clearer, more local, and more human.
Happy Holidays to all! ✨
Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, warmth, and moments of peace as we head into the new year.
Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, warmth, and moments of peace as we head into the new year.
December 24, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Happy Holidays to all! ✨
Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, warmth, and moments of peace as we head into the new year.
Wishing everyone a season filled with joy, warmth, and moments of peace as we head into the new year.
Strong leadership shapes every part of your dental practice—from team morale to patient experience. Today we’re breaking down the essentials that help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
How are you growing as a leader this year?
How are you growing as a leader this year?
December 19, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Strong leadership shapes every part of your dental practice—from team morale to patient experience. Today we’re breaking down the essentials that help you lead with clarity, confidence, and impact.
How are you growing as a leader this year?
How are you growing as a leader this year?
Understanding your office demographics isn’t just about numbers—it’s about knowing your patients, connecting with your community, and shaping a practice that truly meets their needs.
Ready to see your data?
#DentalMarketing #PatientGrowth #DentalPractice #VenturePractices #PracticeInsights
Ready to see your data?
#DentalMarketing #PatientGrowth #DentalPractice #VenturePractices #PracticeInsights
December 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Understanding your office demographics isn’t just about numbers—it’s about knowing your patients, connecting with your community, and shaping a practice that truly meets their needs.
Ready to see your data?
#DentalMarketing #PatientGrowth #DentalPractice #VenturePractices #PracticeInsights
Ready to see your data?
#DentalMarketing #PatientGrowth #DentalPractice #VenturePractices #PracticeInsights
Your dental start-up deserves a brand that attracts patients and builds trust. From defining your mission and values to creating a memorable logo, strong branding sets the foundation for long-term success. A strong brand doesn’t just bring patients in—it builds loyalty and trust.
December 12, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Your dental start-up deserves a brand that attracts patients and builds trust. From defining your mission and values to creating a memorable logo, strong branding sets the foundation for long-term success. A strong brand doesn’t just bring patients in—it builds loyalty and trust.
The Marketing Refresh: Real Growth for Dentists 💙
Tired of gimmicks and ready to grow your practice authentically?
💙 Watch the Webinar Replay Now
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#marketingtips #dentalmarketing #venturepractices
Tired of gimmicks and ready to grow your practice authentically?
💙 Watch the Webinar Replay Now
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#marketingtips #dentalmarketing #venturepractices
December 10, 2025 at 5:15 PM
The Marketing Refresh: Real Growth for Dentists 💙
Tired of gimmicks and ready to grow your practice authentically?
💙 Watch the Webinar Replay Now
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#marketingtips #dentalmarketing #venturepractices
Tired of gimmicks and ready to grow your practice authentically?
💙 Watch the Webinar Replay Now
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#marketingtips #dentalmarketing #venturepractices
Building a start-up takes courage, clarity, and the right support—Dr. Osborn brought all three.
Swipe through to see how he went from zero brand recognition to 30+ new patients a month—all within his first four months.
Ready to build a practice that grows with purpose? Let’s talk.
Swipe through to see how he went from zero brand recognition to 30+ new patients a month—all within his first four months.
Ready to build a practice that grows with purpose? Let’s talk.
December 5, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Building a start-up takes courage, clarity, and the right support—Dr. Osborn brought all three.
Swipe through to see how he went from zero brand recognition to 30+ new patients a month—all within his first four months.
Ready to build a practice that grows with purpose? Let’s talk.
Swipe through to see how he went from zero brand recognition to 30+ new patients a month—all within his first four months.
Ready to build a practice that grows with purpose? Let’s talk.
Buying a dental practice is a major leap—one that comes with exciting potential and important decisions that shape your future success. From navigating the transition to unifying your team, refining your brand, and strengthening patient trust, every move matters.
December 3, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Buying a dental practice is a major leap—one that comes with exciting potential and important decisions that shape your future success. From navigating the transition to unifying your team, refining your brand, and strengthening patient trust, every move matters.
Starting a practice comes with a lot of moving pieces—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Launch and Market Your Dental Start-Up Workbook is officially available as the perfect companion to our start-up podcast series.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
December 1, 2025 at 1:36 PM
Starting a practice comes with a lot of moving pieces—but you don’t have to figure it out alone. Our Launch and Market Your Dental Start-Up Workbook is officially available as the perfect companion to our start-up podcast series.
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
venturepractices.com/dental-start...
If you’re starting a new dental practice, the early stages can feel overwhelming—branding, leadership, hiring, patient flow, and a hundred decisions in between.
Book a 1:1 call with Ben and get the clarity, direction, and support:
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Book a 1:1 call with Ben and get the clarity, direction, and support:
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November 28, 2025 at 1:24 PM
If you’re starting a new dental practice, the early stages can feel overwhelming—branding, leadership, hiring, patient flow, and a hundred decisions in between.
Book a 1:1 call with Ben and get the clarity, direction, and support:
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Book a 1:1 call with Ben and get the clarity, direction, and support:
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Happy Thanksgiving from Venture Practices! 🦃
Today we’re especially grateful for the incredible doctors, teams, and practice owners we get to support all year long. Your commitment to serving your communities inspires everything we do!
Today we’re especially grateful for the incredible doctors, teams, and practice owners we get to support all year long. Your commitment to serving your communities inspires everything we do!
November 26, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Happy Thanksgiving from Venture Practices! 🦃
Today we’re especially grateful for the incredible doctors, teams, and practice owners we get to support all year long. Your commitment to serving your communities inspires everything we do!
Today we’re especially grateful for the incredible doctors, teams, and practice owners we get to support all year long. Your commitment to serving your communities inspires everything we do!
Real Talk: Growing a dental practice doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with intentional, consistent marketing that builds trust and makes you stand out in a crowded space.
#dentalmarketing #dentalbranding #venturepractices
#dentalmarketing #dentalbranding #venturepractices
November 24, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Real Talk: Growing a dental practice doesn’t happen by accident—it happens with intentional, consistent marketing that builds trust and makes you stand out in a crowded space.
#dentalmarketing #dentalbranding #venturepractices
#dentalmarketing #dentalbranding #venturepractices
The most effective marketing doesn’t just reach people—it resonates. By using advanced tools that target specific patients and enrich that data, you can deliver the right message to the right audience at the perfect time.
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#DentalMarketing #PatientExperience
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#DentalMarketing #PatientExperience
November 21, 2025 at 1:22 PM
The most effective marketing doesn’t just reach people—it resonates. By using advanced tools that target specific patients and enrich that data, you can deliver the right message to the right audience at the perfect time.
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#DentalMarketing #PatientExperience
venturepractices.com/webinar-dent...
#DentalMarketing #PatientExperience
Real growth starts with real strategy.
Building a thriving dental practice takes more than great clinical skills — it takes smart, consistent marketing that connects with the right patients.
venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
#DentalMarketing #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalSuccess
Building a thriving dental practice takes more than great clinical skills — it takes smart, consistent marketing that connects with the right patients.
venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
#DentalMarketing #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalSuccess
November 19, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Real growth starts with real strategy.
Building a thriving dental practice takes more than great clinical skills — it takes smart, consistent marketing that connects with the right patients.
venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
#DentalMarketing #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalSuccess
Building a thriving dental practice takes more than great clinical skills — it takes smart, consistent marketing that connects with the right patients.
venturepractices.com/dental-marke...
#DentalMarketing #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalSuccess
Curious about how Venture Practices can help you gain clarity, strengthen your leadership, and build a steady stream of patient referrals?
Now you can — with our Complete PRACTICE Scorecard!
#DentalLeadership #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalMarketing #DentalCoaching
Now you can — with our Complete PRACTICE Scorecard!
#DentalLeadership #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalMarketing #DentalCoaching
November 18, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Curious about how Venture Practices can help you gain clarity, strengthen your leadership, and build a steady stream of patient referrals?
Now you can — with our Complete PRACTICE Scorecard!
#DentalLeadership #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalMarketing #DentalCoaching
Now you can — with our Complete PRACTICE Scorecard!
#DentalLeadership #PracticeGrowth #VenturePractices #DentalMarketing #DentalCoaching