What if the systems you need to grow aren’t about scaling faster, but leading with more clarity and care?
Dr. Ryan McComb has built one of the top Invisalign practices in Los Angeles. But what sets him apart isn’t just the numbers. It’s how he leads with intention, trust, and the kind of structure that helps people thrive. In this episode, Ryan shares how he started from scratch (twice), why team happiness became his north star, and what he’s still learning about boundaries, balance, and letting go of the hero role.
"I want to go into my office and be happy. And if I want my patients to be happy, my team needs to be happy."
We talk about:– The moment he realized most team problems are actually system problems– What changed when he stepped out of the way and gave his team space to grow– Why he created a role called “Chief of People” (and how it transformed his team)– What he learned from losing an entire department in one year– How parenting shaped his leadership style in unexpected ways– Why perfection was never the goal—but purpose was
Ryan is honest, thoughtful, and full of insights for any practice owner or team leader building something with heart. This one is grounded, reflective, and full of real talk about what it takes to grow a team, stay human, and lead for the long haul.
Meet Dr. Ryan McCombAfter finishing dental school at Harvard, Ryan completed his orthodontics residency at UCLA and has been a Los Angeles local ever since. He started two practices from the ground up and now leads a team of more than 30. McComb Orthodontics is the number one Invisalign provider in Los Angeles and continues to grow each year. He’s passionate about leadership, systems, and creating a culture where people feel supported to do their best work.
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Episode Chapters00:00 Welcome and meet Ryan01:11 Who is Dr. Ryan McComb04:28 From Spanish lit major to orthodontist06:35 Finding home in Los Angeles10:19 Starting from scratch in Culver City14:56 Building a practice around team happiness20:04 Creating structure and space as a parent26:00 What a safe culture really looks like30:47 The “Chief of People” role34:31 Systems, scaling, and fixing the leaks40:24 Losing a department and rebuilding better46:20 Structure, follow-through, and support50:54 What he’s building now53:58 Final thoughts and connection
Topics we explore in this episode include:orthodontic leadership, practice growth, team culture, management systems, emotional intelligence in leadership, multi-location practices, startup ortho journey, trust and communication, leadership clarity, orthodontic operations

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