“When you lack clarity, you start to see the worst in everything.”
-Ken Kaufman
In his book, DEO’S FINANCIAL SECRETS TO GROW DENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
About Ken
Ken thrives as an executive in high-growth organizations; since 2004, Ken has served in CFO and President/CFO roles in venture capital and private equity-backed organizations, helping to drive growth of 3 to 10x during his tenure at each.
Ken earned a business degree from BYU and an MBA from the University of Georgia.
Ken and his wife have been married for 26 years, and they have eight amazing children ages 26 to 9. Ken credits his wife, family, and faith as the source of any good he is able to accomplish!
Ken founded AccruDent to help Dental Finance Leaders and DSOs grow and scale.
Ken also founded The Finance Leader Network, the exclusive mastermind for CFOs and finance professionals in dental.
Speaking Topics
Demystifying Dental Finance to Accelerate Growth
Ken delivers targeted, actionable talks for dental finance leaders and DSOs with frameworks that help scale operations, optimize financial systems, and align human capital with growth. View Ken's list of Speaking Topics below:
Ken's Speaking Engagements
DEO Summit
DEO Private Member Events
Ken's Podcasts
Ken Kaufman: Harmonizing Financial Success and People-Centric Culture in Dental Support Organizations through Strategic Growth
Financial Secrets for Practice Growth – With Ken Kaufman
Remote Financial Management in High-Growing Companies
w/ Ken Kaufman
Moving Up E181: Ken Kaufman - Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organizations.
Using Finance as Your Strategic Lens with T Hughes and Austin Moffat - Hosted by Ken Kaufman
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Practice Growth HQ we’re talking about all things business finances! You’ll meet Ken Kaufman, who has served in CFO and President CFO roles in venture capital, private equity backed high growth organisations since 2004. Ken is also the co-author of ‘Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organisations’, which he wrote with his daughter. In this episode you’ll learn about clarity tools you can use to reduce anxiety around your business finances, the one major flaw if you’re letting your accountant make your financial decisions, and why you can’t just rely on accounting software to handle your numbers.
Ken has hosted and appeared on numerous podcasts and would love to be your guest
"Numbers tell a powerful story, but only when they’re rooted in context and connected to a cause you deeply care about."
-Ken Kaufman
In his book, DEO’S FINANCIAL SECRETS TO GROW DENTAL ORGANIZATIONS
Ken's Publications
Ken is also a published author!
In DEO’s Financial Secrets to Grow Dental Organizations, Ken addresses the essential financial tools that DSO owners often overlook during their dental education.
Here, Ken teaches dental entrepreneurs how to nurture their businesses with the same dedication they provide to their patients. By mastering the financial aspects of dental entrepreneurship, readers will establish a solid foundation to create the meaningful impact they aspire to have in the world.
"Hands down, Ken Kaufman is the number one resource in the DSO space regarding finances. His level of experience as a CEO and CFO uniquely equips him as a thought leader. There are no more dental financial 'secrets' when Ken is your resource. He's literally written the book on the subject, and you are missing out if you don't have it as your guide."
-Gary Bird
CEO and Founder at SMC National
#1 Amazon Bestseller!
"Ken Kaufman sets the standard for financial leadership in the DSO space. He is able to break down complex situations and provide clarity and actionable insights."
-Patrick Nelson,
CFO at Platinum Dental Group
Ken was also featured on the DEO Magazine, during his time as President & CFO of Nuvia Dental Implant Centers. The spotlight article delved into Ken's pioneering work with the Dental Finance Forum, an initiative he founded to bridge collaboration gaps among dental finance executives. The magazine highlights how Ken's vision has redefined peer-to-peer learning in a consolidating industry, turning the Forum from a modest six-member group into a 100+ strong network of financial leaders.
Secure Ken's insights for your event!
Whether discussing revenue cycle optimization, DSO growth models, or the human side of financial leadership, Ken captivates audiences with relatable stories of triumph in a consolidating industry. A dynamic speaker, he translates complex financial strategies into actionable insights!
Invite Ken to your next event to inspire your team with strategies that transform challenges into growth.
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