In this episode of the Marketing Boost Solutions Podcast, Capt. Marco Torres sits down with Chris Pistorius, founder of Kickstart Dental Marketing, to uncover one of the biggest mistakes businesses make when trying to grow: focusing on getting more leads instead of fixing the systems that convert them.

Chris reveals why many dental practices and service-based businesses are operating with what he calls a “Leaky Bucket,” spending heavily on ads while silently losing revenue through missed calls, poor follow-up, broken systems, and weak customer experiences. With over 17 years in digital marketing, Chris breaks down what actually drives predictable growth in today’s competitive market and why conversion matters more than traffic.

From AI search optimization and follow-up strategies to customer experience and scalable systems, this conversation is packed with practical insights, hard truths, and no-BS strategies every business owner needs to hear. This isn’t just for dentists, it’s for any service-based

⏱ Timestamps

00:00 – Meet Chris Pistorius

02:14 – The biggest lie in dental marketing

05:41 – What is the “Leaky Bucket” problem?

09:26 – Why businesses lose revenue after leads come in

13:52 – Missed calls, poor follow-up & broken systems

18:37 – Why conversion matters more than traffic

23:08 – The power of the 7-touch follow-up rule

27:54 – AI search, ChatGPT & the future of marketing

33:11 – Website mistakes costing businesses customers

38:26 – Building predictable, measurable growth

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