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Less Insurance Dependence Podcast

Lester De Alwis, Naren Arulrajah

Booking Overview

This is an interview-led dental business show focused on helping dentists reduce insurance dependence, improve profitability, and strengthen practice leadership; its external guests are typically dental consultants, practice coaches, and business executives with direct dental-industry experience. Credible pitches include dental practice growth specialists, fee-for-service experts, dental operations consultants, and leadership advisors with practical frameworks or measurable practice results; booking difficulty is likely low.

Metrics

Episodes: 100

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

Instagram: 952 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

naren@ekwa.com

contactus@lessinsurancedependence.com

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Host

Lester De Alwis - Host focused on dental practice growth, profitability, leadership, and reducing dependence on insurance-based business models.

Naren Arulrajah - CEO of Ekwa Marketing and co-host focused on dental practice marketing and growth.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Dental practice coaching, consulting, operations, leadership, marketing, or business-development experience, preferably with direct experience helping dental practices improve profitability or transition away from insurance dependence.
Required Achievements:  
Founded or led a dental consulting, coaching, or solutions firm, Developed practical frameworks, tools, or systems for dental practices, Demonstrated extensive experience improving dental practice operations, profitability, leadership, or case acceptance

Recent Guest Discussions

Lisa Grogan - Practice Profitability, Patient Attraction, Case Acceptance, Team Mindset, And The ABC And LENS Frameworks.

Danielle Kramer - Dental Practice Systems, Team Culture, Communication, Financial-option Presentation, And Fee-for-service Conversion.

Thomas Passalacqua - Leadership Clarity, Team Alignment, Practice Ownership, And The ESSENCE Clarity Process.

Heidi Mount - Practice Revenue Leakage, Unscheduled Treatment, Scheduling Efficiency, Insurance Objections, And Identifying Profitable Niches.

Recent Topics

Dental Practices, Insurance, Dentistry, Practice Management, Leadership

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Less Insurance Dependence Podcast
:

Systems Over Survival: Building a Practice That Doesn't Need Insurance with Sandy Baird

October 08, 2026

Sandy Baird, founder of Baird Concepts, returns to the Less Insurance Dependence podcast to make the case that the path away from insurance dependence runs through systems, not willpower. From the mental barriers that keep dentists stuck, to the real dollar cost of untracked PPO write-offs, to how trained teams multiply marketing ROI and drive case acceptance, Sandy lays out a gradual, data-driven path any practice can start this week. Reach Sandy at sbaird@bairdconcepts.com or bairdconcepts....

Why Dental Ads Get Attention but Still Fail to Produce Booked Appointments

October 01, 2026

Naren Arulrajah, CEO of Ekwa Marketing, joins host Don Adeesha to explain why dental ads so often generate attention without generating booked appointments. From the trust gap that cuts ad-driven conversion rates in half, to the real cost comparison between paid ads and organic SEO, this episode breaks down exactly what a practice needs before spending another dollar on ads: a welcoming landing page video, full-face before-and-after photography, and a steady stream of five-star paragraph revi...

Built to Sell: How Less Insurance Means a Bigger Exit with Timothy James McNeely

September 24, 2026

Timothy James McNeely, founder and CEO of the Lifestone Companies and author of High Value Exit, joins Lester De Alwis to reveal why 100% of dentists will exit their practice, and why the value of that exit is set years before any buyer arrives. Learn the five hidden gaps costing dentists 15 to 25% of their exit value, why insurance dependence hits a practice's worth twice, once on earnings and once on the sale multiple, and the 15-minute report every dentist can pull this week to start seein...

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Frequently asked questions

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Less Insurance Dependence Podcast
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How do I get in touch with Less Insurance Dependence Podcast?

Less Insurance Dependence Podcast is hosted by Lester De Alwis and Naren Arulrajah. Its publicly listed emails are naren@ekwa.com and contactus@lessinsurancedependence.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Less Insurance Dependence Podcast?

The publicly listed emails for Less Insurance Dependence Podcast: naren@ekwa.com and contactus@lessinsurancedependence.com.

How many listeners does Less Insurance Dependence Podcast have?

Podseeker estimates Less Insurance Dependence Podcast reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Less Insurance Dependence Podcast?

Less Insurance Dependence Podcast typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Dental practice coaching, consulting, operations, leadership, marketing, or business-development experience, preferably with direct experience helping dental practices improve profitability or transition away from insurance dependence. Common among recent guests: Founded or led a dental consulting, coaching, or solutions firm; Developed practical frameworks, tools, or systems for dental practices; Demonstrated extensive experience improving dental practice operations, profitability, leadership, or case acceptance. Recent guests include Lisa Grogan, Danielle Kramer, and Thomas Passalacqua.

How hard is it to get booked on Less Insurance Dependence Podcast?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Less Insurance Dependence Podcast cover?

Recent episodes cover Dental Practices, Insurance, Dentistry, Practice Management, and Leadership. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

naren@ekwa.com

contactus@lessinsurancedependence.com

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