Eric Nuss

Eric Nuss spent his childhood in Omaha until the age of fifteen, when his family moved to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, where he completed high school. He later attended Wartburg College in Waverly, Iowa, earning a Bachelor of Science in Education with a focus on science and athletic coaching. His interest in leadership and organizational growth led him to pursue an MBA at the University of Iowa, where he combined his educational background with business training that would guide his future career.

Eric began his professional journey as a middle school teacher in Colorado Springs. Teaching gave him valuable skills in communication, patience, and guiding others. Although he enjoyed teaching, he eventually transitioned into sales and sales management, where he gained a deeper understanding of business operations and leadership. During this time, he also coached youth baseball, applying principles of teamwork, accountability, and discipline to his players. These lessons became integral to his leadership philosophy, shaping how he later advised professionals in the business world.

For more than two decades, he has worked in the dental industry as a consultant and advisor. He has guided doctors and practice owners through acquisitions, practice integration, and periods of rapid growth. His work has encompassed strategy, leadership development, and operational oversight in various areas, including finance, compliance, and human resources. By building systems that enable providers to focus on patient care, he has helped practices achieve increased stability and long-term value. In his current role as Strategic Advisor at XpoDental, he continues to support practices seeking to achieve sustainable success.

One of the most significant challenges Eric has addressed is the lack of business leadership training in the dental field. While doctors excel clinically, many are not equipped to manage enterprise value or plan for transitions. This gap often leads to difficulties when practices are sold or during retirement planning. He has worked to fill this need by developing scalable models, tax-efficient exit strategies, and operational systems that support financial health and employee retention. His message to leaders has emphasized the importance of acting decisively, taking responsibility, and learning from experience.

His achievements have been recognized across the industry. Eric Nuss was featured in Forbes magazine for his role in creating and expanding Henry Schein's Business Solutions Division and for founding the Dental Business Institute. Dental Economics also acknowledged his leadership in the nationwide rollout of DBI, which reshaped how dentists prepare for growth and ownership transitions. He authored four textbooks that became part of the DBI curriculum and has written numerous articles for publications such as Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, Inside Dentistry, and Dental Tribune. Additionally, he has served as a keynote speaker and panelist at prominent events, including the Dykema DSO Conference and national leadership summits. As Founding Director of Henry Schein Business Solutions and DBI, he was recognized for creating programs that continue to influence practices nationwide.

Alongside his business career, Eric Nuss Reddit has also been active in athletics. He coached at STiKS Baseball Academy for nearly four years, focusing on player development, teamwork, and fundamentals. He later coached boys' basketball at Southeast Christian School for almost two years, where he emphasized the importance of communication, leadership, and values. Both experiences reflect his consistent dedication to helping others grow through structure and discipline.