Success Story with Scott D. Clary
Published on May 2, 2025, 7:00:00 PM
Total time: 02:25:36
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Dr. Jon Marashi is a world-renowned cosmetic dentist and entrepreneur, celebrated for crafting some of Hollywood’s most iconic smiles. Known as the "Architect of the Smile," he has built a premier practice in Los Angeles, attracting A-list actors, musicians, athletes, and business executives. Beyond his clinical excellence, Dr. Marashi co-founded Byte, a disruptive oral healthcare brand specializing in direct-to-consumer clear aligners. In 2020, Byte was acquired by Dentsply Sirona in a landmark $1 billion all-cash deal. He also launched the M Sonic Luxury Tonic toothbrush, merging cutting-edge technology with sleek design. Dr. Marashi’s unique blend of artistic precision and business acumen positions him as a visionary at the intersection of healthcare, innovation, and luxury consumer products.
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➡️ Talking Points
00:00 - Intro
03:20 - Dentistry as Art & Business
07:26 - The Entrepreneur’s Edge
11:48 - Which Path Should You Take?
14:04 - Overcoming Failure
26:11 - Innovating in DTC
31:06 - Proximity = Power
39:49 - Born or Built Entrepreneur?
42:01 - Sponsor Break
45:58 - Why Cosmetic Dentistry?
50:23 - The Networking Advantage
58:35 - Secrets to a Perfect Smile
1:07:49 - Saying No to Clients
1:11:21 - Risky Dental Trends
1:13:12 - What You Don’t Know About Oral Health
1:26:47 - Do Young People Value Health?
1:27:41 - Sponsor Break
1:31:20 - The Truth About Hygiene
1:44:24 - Hard Lessons Learned
2:02:58 - Redefining Success
2:06:33 - The Real Cost of Ambition
2:09:51 - Who Are You Doing It For?
2:11:11 - Dr. Jon’s Legacy Vision
Welcome to the Success Story Podcast, hosted by entrepreneur, business executive, author, educator & speaker, Scott D. Clary (@scottdclary). On this podcast, you'll find interviews, Q&A, keynote presentations & conversations on sales, marketing, business, startups and entrepreneurship. Scott will discuss some of the lessons he's learned over his own career, as well as have candid interviews with execs, celebrities, notable figures and politicians. All who have achieved success through both wins and losses, to learn more about their life, their ideas and insights. He sits down with leaders and mentors and unpacks their story to help pass those lessons onto others through both experiences and tactical strategy for business professionals, entrepreneurs and everyone in between. To get more of the Success Story podcast, go to www.successstorypodcast.com.