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Darin Acopan
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Influence31
Innovation12

SCORED OCTOBER 4, 2026
METHODOLOGY V1.2

Why this number

Influence · what goes into it

Influence 31

5 pieces · weighted
Audience reach — the strongest channel they own ·30%not measured — estimated at the flat quarter mark — only 179 of 1724 were measurable, too few to take an unbiased quartile of · imputed25
Earned links — distinct registrable domains ·25%249 sites link to deodentalgroup.com (1 of ours is taken off first), counted once per domain, read 2026-08-24 · verified89
Third-party appearances — guest credits and verified speaking ·20%4 publishers on file across 1 circuit, worth 11% of full credit once age is taken off · verified4
On-hub resonance — pageviews, citations, detected badge embeds ·15%no traffic here yet — zero for everyone, and the weight is held rather than shared out · verified0
Credit carried from a linked show or company, at half ·10%no show or company of theirs is in the index yet, so there is nothing to carry · verified0
What would raise it

On-hub resonance — pageviews, citations, detected badge embeds is the thinnest piece right now. The fastest fix is verified work from a source that is not yours. The moves worth the most, ranked, are on the score report. Scores update monthly.

And the Innovation number

Innovation · what goes into it

Innovation 12

6 pieces · weighted
Editorial review, signed ·30%not measured — estimated at the flat quarter mark — only 0 of 1724 were measurable, too few to take an unbiased quartile of · imputed25
Published work × innovation relevance ·25%1 pieces, 0% of the readable recent ones about new technology or method · unverified6
Freshness ·15%last published 1215 days ago · unverified0
Verified awards and accolades ·12%none with a link on the awarding organisation's own site · verified0
Profile completeness (capped) ·10%4 of 12 fields filled in · verified33
Peer endorsements from claimed profiles ·8%endorsements come from other claimed pages, and nobody has claimed one yet · verified0
What would raise it

Freshness is the thinnest piece right now. The fastest fix is verified work from a source that is not yours. The moves worth the most, ranked, are on the score report. Scores update monthly.

Who they are

Darin helped scale the Bowflex brand from $50M to $450M in annual revenues over a 8 year span. He transitioned to the dental space in 2014 as the head of business development for Stratus Dental’s DSO division. Darin joined the DEO in 2017 and became partner and EVP of Sales growing the membership from 20 to 300+ representing approximately 1,900 locations and $3 billion in combined annual revenues.

His success as a top performer at the organizations he has worked for is not a product of chance. Darin’s success has always come from his work ethic combined with his desire to identify ways to create efficiencies within existing processes. Working cross functionally to obtain alignment within each organization has increased the transaction values and profitability of the organizations he represents.

Innovator Insights

Surround yourself with people who are smarter and have strengths that complement yours: Collaboration and synergy can lead to exponential growth and success.

Embrace an abundance mindset and take ownership of your business: Blaming external factors hinders progress, while taking responsibility empowers you to overcome challenges and achieve your goals.

Be humble and open to seeking guidance:. Recognize your limitations and be willing to learn from others who have already achieved what you aspire to.

Prioritize continuous learning and invest in personal development: Stay updated with industry trends, read books, listen to podcasts, and engage in educational opportunities to enhance your knowledge and skills.

Consider scaling your dental practice by forming alliances and expanding group practices: Cater to consumer demands for convenience and explore the potential of satellite locations and specialized service offerings. Strategic planning, aligning the patient experience with business strategy, and optimizing operations are crucial for success.

Where you have heard them

#12 - Darin Acopan - Dentists Do Better Together.

Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird · Nov 2021
The episode

632: Time to Scale?

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes · Jul 2019
The episode

What they have written