From Associate To Owner

74 new patients | $33K Collections | $632 avg per visit | In 5 weeks — open just 2 days a week.

That’s what a coached startup looks like.

Opening a dental practice is one of the biggest leaps a clinician can make. For Dr. Sehmi, who opened the doors of her Austin, TX practice on July 10, 2025, that leap came with a lot of unknowns — and one very clear decision: invest in coaching from day one.

“I actually never thought I needed the coaching,” Dr. Sehmi admitted. “But once I got it, I realized how much stress it alleviated.”

Setting the Foundation for the Right Start

As a startup owner, Dr. Sehmi knew she wanted to do things right from the beginning. She wasn’t just opening an office — she was building a business, and that required a different skill set than the one she’d developed as an associate. Benco Dental’s startup coaching program gave her the structure, support, and confidence she needed to step into ownership — not just in title, but in mindset.

From a Steady Start to Full-On Momentum

Dr. Sehmi opened her doors with 2 patients scheduled on day one — a solid, intentional start. But she wasn’t content to wait for the schedule to fill itself. Shortly after opening, she and her team launched a sidewalk marketing campaign, introducing themselves to the neighborhood and scheduling 8 patients on the spot.

That kind of proactive, community-first thinking doesn’t come from a checklist. It comes from an owner who has done the internal work to fully step into her role — someone who knows she owns this place and acts like it. Coaching helped build that foundation.

In just 5 weeks since opening — operating only 2 days a week — Dr. Sehmi’s practice has welcomed 74 new patients. That’s not luck. That’s a practice owner who was ready.

More Than Operational — It’s Personal Growth

What surprised Dr. Sehmi most wasn’t a system or a process — it was herself. The transition from associate to owner is one of the most underestimated challenges in a startup journey. It’s not taught in dental school, and it doesn’t happen automatically when you sign a lease. Coaching created the space for Dr. Sehmi to navigate it, ask hard questions, and show up ready to lead.

“I wasn’t expecting to grow as an owner. I needed that hand-holding — transitioning from being an associate to having my own place and actually realizing that I do own this place.”

A Partnership Worth Investing In

Dr. Sehmi describes the Benco coaching package as one of the best investments she made — for herself and for her practice. With Benco alongside her every step of the way, she was able to hit the ground running from the moment she opened her doors.

“Benco has been a tremendous help along with the coaching package. Everything.”

Ready to Open Your Practice with Confidence?

Benco Dental’s Startup Coaching Program takes you from pre-open through your first year with expert guidance every step of the way. Whether you’re in planning mode or already under construction, it’s never too early to build the right foundation.

Contact connect@clarionsolutions.com for more information