Work with me
Build a practice that produces more, demands less, and finally lets you leave on time.
Ladder5 Mentorship & Resources fills the gap dental school left, giving women dentist-owners the leadership skills, team frameworks, and business systems to lead with confidence and build a practice worth owning. Every piece of it was built by a dentist who lived the chaos, figured out the framework, and scaled two practices to prove it works.
The Ladder5 transformation
What changes when you lead the practice instead of carrying it
Ladder5 clients don't just pick up new tools. They become a different kind of owner: one with clear numbers, a team that leads, and a practice that no longer needs them in every room.
From
Second-guessing decisions and avoiding hard conversations.
To
Leading with calm confidence and having the conversations that move the practice forward.
From
Being the only one who cares if the day runs well.
To
A team of leaders who take ownership and hold each other accountable.
From
An overhead number that hasn't moved in eighteen months.
To
Knowing what drives it, and which metrics to watch before problems become crises.
From
The 60-hour week you've been defaulting to.
To
A practice that runs well when you take time off, and a life that feels like yours again.
"I increased profits and gained the flexibility and freedom I have today." Dr. Mila Cohen
Is this you?
This is for you if...
- Your overhead has been "high" for years and you're not entirely sure what's driving it.
- Your practice is growing on paper, but your bank account tells a different story.
- You became a dentist to help people and build something meaningful, and right now it feels like neither.
- You've thought about selling, not because you want to, but because you don't know how to fix what's broken.
- You're holding the clinical standard, the culture, the systems, and the team together, mostly alone.
The programs
Choose the level of support that fits
Group mentorship
Foundations
Virtual group mentorship for goal-driven practice owners who want a proven framework and a community of women working on the same things.
- Two monthly group coaching calls (1 hour each) with Dr. Kassmel, Dr. Karley Schneider, Dr. Monica Urda, and guests
- Practice analytics reports
- One Team Collective seat for a team leader
- Ladder5 resource vault access
- Small pods, capped at 30 practice owners
Private mentorship
Elite 1:1 Mentorship
High-level, personalized mentorship for practice owners who want Dr. Kassmel's direct guidance on their practice, their team, and their numbers.
- Two private 40-minute mentorship calls each month
- Direct email access to Dr. Kassmel
- Practice analytics reports to track growth
- Exclusive resource vault of tools and templates
- Limited to 10 clients, by application only
Inside either program
What you'll work on
- Your leadership. Communicate clearly, set boundaries that stick, and lead through hard conversations without losing the relationship or your nerve.
- Your vision. Define a vision for your practice that aligns with the life you want, instead of the 60-hour week you've been defaulting to.
- Your team. Build a culture where your best people stay, under-performers are held accountable, and you're not the only one who cares if the day runs well.
- Your numbers. Understand what your overhead is telling you, why production isn't translating to profit, and which metrics to watch before problems become crises.
- Your support. Trade the isolation of figuring this out alone for strategies proven in real dental practices and tools you can use the moment you leave the call.
"Within a year, I grew my production by $100k a month."
When I met Dr. Kassmel, I was a burned-out dentist struggling with a start-up while running my practice. She helped me find the courage to go all in with my start-up. She also helped me find balance and systematize my business so I can be a more present mom and wife. This program changed everything.
Dr. Emily Dennison
Still have questions?
Frequently asked questions
Not sure which program is right for you?
Every practice owner's situation is different. Book a free 1:1 call and we'll help you find the right fit, plus give you a 30-day action plan you can use either way.
What is the investment?
The investment depends on the level of mentorship you choose. You'll find full details, including pricing, on the Foundations and Elite 1:1 pages.
How do I get started?
Choose your program and complete the short application. Once it's reviewed, we'll reach out with next steps to confirm Ladder5 is the right fit for you.
What if I'm already overwhelmed and don't have time for mentorship?
That's exactly why this is for you. Ladder5 is designed to remove chaos, not add to it. With focused, strategic sessions and ongoing support, you'll learn how to prioritize, delegate, and make confident decisions so you can reclaim your time and energy.