Garrett Wilson is the CEO and Founder of Pay Insights, a company dedicated to simplifying compensation information to build trust and transparency between employees and employers. He uses over 17 years of human resources experience to provide better data and educational resources to promote happier and healthier workplace relationships.
Garrett obtained his master’s degree through the University of South Dakota in Human Resources and bachelor’s degree in business management from Minnesota State University – Mankato. He also holds multiple senior level HR certificates. When not working, you can catch Garrett creating fun travel adventures with his wife, spending time with family, or whipping up something delicious in the kitchen.
The Year-End Bonus Headache No One Warned You About
By: Garrett Wilson As we head into the start of 2026, it’s worth reflecting on what happened…
When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People
By: Garrett Wilson Let’s face it. One of your core responsibilities as a leader is navigating people…
Professional Development that Actually Works
By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…
Equal Pay vs. Fair Pay: What’s Best for Your Practice?
By: Garrett Wilson Compensation is one of the toughest decisions dental offices face. Limited access to reliable…
No Compensation Strategy? You’re Contributing to Turnover
By: Garrett Wilson Payroll might be your biggest expense, but turnover is what’s really bleeding your practice….
Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers
By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…
Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated
By: Garrett Wilson You’re trying to set competitive pay for your staff, but finding accurate compensation data…
Designing Your Self-Determined Future in Dentistry: A Guide for Dentists & Dental Teams
By: Dawn Patrick, Dental Business Coach IgniteDDS In dentistry, it’s easy to feel like the future is something that happens to you rather than something you shape. Between patient schedules, team needs, insurance headaches, and unpredictable emergencies, most dental teams end up reacting rather than intentionally creating the life and career they want. But the…
The Ideal Floss for Dental Implant Care
By: Dr. Lee Ann BradyThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Brady granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Cleaning around posterior dental implants can be a real challenge for patients — especially when it comes to reaching wider gingival embrasures. In my practice, we’ve found one simple solution that makes a big…
6 Ways to Let Patients Know What Dental Services Your Practice Provides
By: Phillip Gold, Master CDT This topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Mr. Gold granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. If your patients don’t know what you offer, how can they say yes to potential treatments they may need. Don’t let your patients walk away from your practice uninformed, thinking you only provide emergency…
Tips to Ensure Precision in Veneer Preparation
By: Charles Ward, DDSThis topic originally appeared on PankeyGram.org. Dr. Ward granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. You’ve done your digital planning, printed your models, and created a dental mockup. That’s great! But before you start prepping those teeth, we need to make sure that mockup is spot on. Why? Because a…
Dental Credentialing Done with Strategy: Your Fast Pass to Profit as a New Dental Practice Owner
By: Angela Holland Launching your first dental practice is a thrilling leap into ownership, a chance to build something your own way. But amidst the excitement of setting up shop, there’s a critical step that can either turbocharge your profits or leave you scrambling: insurance credentialing. If you’re thinking it’s just a box to check,…
Mistakes I Learned from Doing Composite Veneers
A D4 Perspective for Your Future Clinical Wins By: Michael Eid Composite veneers are often marketed as conservative, quick fixes for minor esthetic issues, but what no one tells you early on is how technique-sensitive they are. As a D4 who’s now done a handful, here are the biggest mistakes I made, and what I…
Touch It Once: The Midas Method for Getting More Done Without the Stress
Everything you touch should turn into progress, not piles of unfinished work. By: Dawn Patrick, Director of Operations and Business Development Coach, IgniteDDS In every dental practice, things move quickly. There’s always a patient to see, a call to answer, a tray to flip, or a chart to review. It’s no wonder that phrases like: …come…
Transforming Professional Teeth Cleanings with Guided Biofilm Therapy
By: Stephen K. Malone, DMD and Michael Costa, DDS, MHSThis Topic Originally Appeared on PankeyGram.Org. Dr. Malone granted permission for igniteDDS to share with our readers. Dental hygiene has evolved significantly since the early 1900s. Gone are the days of sharp instruments and gritty polishing pastes as the primary tools for cleaning teeth. Today, modern…
The Big Question: Startup Or Acquisition?
By: Nilesh Patel, VP, Regional Business Development Officer, Bank of America Practice solutions I enjoy working with prospective dental practice owners to aid them to realize their dreams. Supporting these individuals is rewarding and inspiring because I get to help them answer crucial questions. This includes the most important question of all: “Should I acquire…
The Dreaded Transfer Request (Part 2)
By: Dr. Eric Recker Your front desk sends a message to you in your treatment room. They need to have a word. You try to finish up your procedure, but you know this likely isn’t going to be good news. You walk to the front desk and prepare (brace) yourself. They hand you a transfer…