About Dr. Eric J Roman
I’ve built two dental groups and coached leaders who generate hundreds of millions in care. I’ve spoken to and taught tens of thousands of people. But most importantly, I’ve discovered who I was always meant to be — and I want to help you do the same.
Eric is an explosion of energy and wisdom that lights up
the room and has no equal in the dental industry.
Dr. Marc Adelberg, DDS
ERIC’S journey . . .
When we narrate our business stories, the spotlight is often on the crowning moments—the successful exits, the nailed targets, the thriving culture. I’ve had those moments, too. I’ve led a dental group from a mere concept to a near $30m business, all within five years and all within a single city. We nurtured a culture of hundreds, shaped leaders who stepped into grander roles across the industry. Success, as they say, was a familiar visitor.
Yet, what we often sideline is the raw, often painful journey that paves the way to these wins.
Unmasking the Dark Corners: The Setbacks
The road to success, as I discovered, is peppered with deep pits of setbacks. The year 2013 held one such pit for me—I lost millions and had to begin from scratch. The rough ride took a toll on my family life—pushing it to the brink of collapse. There were countless moments when bankruptcy loomed, casting long, unshakeable shadows.
The Hidden Costs of Success
Beyond the fiscal downs, there were personal sacrifices. The unending travel, the disrupted sleep, the unseen sunrises and the missed goodnights. I missed out on precious family moments—school plays, birthdays, anniversaries. Emotionally, it was a turbulent ride—self-doubt, frustration, depression—the unseen cost of success.
Through it all, I realized that victories and losses, they seem to walk hand-in-hand.
A Lesson Learnt: The Pursuit of Happiness
However, amid this chaos, I unearthed a critical insight—business, life, it doesn’t have to be a constant see-saw of highs and lows. True happiness doesn’t hinge on milestones or achievements. It comes from making intentional life and work choices.
Choices that I’m eager to help you make. Together, we can navigate the entrepreneurial labyrinth, ready to face the challenges, yet not losing ourselves in the process. The journey might seem daunting, but remember, every step we take brings us closer to a happier, more fulfilling life and career.
In my role as a Partner and Executive at the DEO, I’ve found immense satisfaction in providing vital education and support to fellow dental professionals. Together, we can navigate the entrepreneurial labyrinth, ready to face the challenges, yet not losing ourselves in the process. The journey might seem daunting, but remember, every step we take brings us closer to a happier, more fulfilling life and career. Leveraging our collective wisdom, we can revolutionize our professional paths…
While maintaining a harmonious personal life.
Work With Me
Individuals
If you’re an executive leader for a growing dental company, chances are you’re tired of chasing a living at the expense of your life. I can show you how to find harmony and happiness.
Organizations
If your company is a growing small- to mid-market DSO — or you have a product or service that’s geared towards DSOs — I can support your company with unique experience, wisdom, and connections.
