Blake is the Operations Manager, and second-generation owner, at Barksdale Dental Lab. He developed a passion for the dental industry through his father, Stephen Barksdale. Blake began his career by working with fixed prosthetics for 15 years. After mastering most of the processes, he further developed his career by managing the CAD/CAM department, becoming the Operations Manager, and has been the primary point of success with upgrading the lab to the latest technology and digital workflows.
Blake Barksdale has been a guest on 3 episodes.
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303: It's the Bobby and Blake Show! with Bobby Kenney and Blake Barksdale
January 15th, 2024 | 1 hr 5 mins
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This week we are joined by two "gentlemen" who are doing great things in Huntsville, Alabama. Bobby Kenney comes on to talk about his journey in dental technology that has landed him back at Barksdale Dental Lab to help Blake Barksdale take the lab to the next level of digital dentistry.
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243: Whip Mix Digital Forum 2022 Part 1: Chris Wilson from Zubler USA, Blake Barksdale, Sandra Ramsey, and Bob Iulino
November 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 4 mins
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We start our collection of conversations recorded LIVE LIVE at the Whip Mix Digital Forum 2022 with Chris Wilson from Zubler USA, Blake Barksdale, Sandra Ramsey, and Bob Iulino.
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204: Their Heart is Bigger Than Their Bark: Betty and Blake Barksdale
February 21st, 2022 | 1 hr 3 mins
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Betty and Blake Barksdale from Barksdale Dental Lab come on the podcast to talk about the early days of the lab, how they put employees first, and how they use the power of sharing to be successful.