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441: Amir Bagheri & Dan Sinclair: A Touch of Magic Can Solve A Lot of Lab Issues
September 7th, 2026 | 1 hr 11 mins
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Elvis sits down with Dan Sinclair and Amir Bagheri from Magic Touch Software to talk about the history of the company, how it grew from a small development project into a complete laboratory management system, and why they believe labs need more than just production tracking. They dive into automation, digital case entry, integrations, reporting, and the importance of actually understanding how a lab operates before trying to improve it.
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438: Shawn Nowak & Jude Grayson: What Does a Karate Guy Know About Dental Labs?
August 17th, 2026 | 1 hr 4 mins
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Shawn Nowak from Nowak Dental Supplies joins Elvis and Barb to talk about NOLA LabFest and the unexpected connection between martial arts and the dental laboratory industry with speaker Jude Grayson. They discuss leadership, business, knowing when to pivot, and how lessons from competition and martial arts can help lab owners navigate a rapidly changing industry. Plus, Shawn gives a preview of what’s coming to NOLA LabFest, including education, networking, and plenty of New Orleans fun.