Garrett Wilson

Garrett Wilson

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

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…

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When the Same Problems Repeat, It Is Not the People

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…

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professional development that works

Professional Development that Actually Works

By: Garrett Wilson Professional development is one of the top five benefits dental professionals are looking for…

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equal pay vs. fair pay

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…

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proactive compensation strategy

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….

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solving workforce challenges

Solving Workforce Challenges by Extending Careers

By: Garrett Wilson The dental industry has been navigating a complex workforce puzzle: how do we retain…

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Compensation Doesn’t Have to Be Complicated

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…

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My Untraditional, Chaotic, and Beautifully Unique, Unpaved Path into Dentistry

By Dr. Bri Torgerson | May 8, 2023

By: Dr. Bri Torgerson A smile is so underrated, yet so widely sought after. The international language for happiness. A signal for a truce. In an instant, a  smile can be calming, reassuring, and safe. Even thinking about a smile, most of us think of someone we love and can feel our dopamine increase. Just…

Dental Fuel Episode 3: Team Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | May 5, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 3, Dr. Mennito shares about learning from the mistakes that a previous practice manager made that helped him learn how to best communicate with his team. Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental…

Congenitally Missing Tooth #27

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | May 3, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

New Dental Practice Owner? What Responsibilities Come Next?             

By Bruce Bryen | May 1, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The dental practice purchase that you recently made was like a dream come true. After working as an associate for a number of years, it seemed like the pinnacle in dentistry was reached when you became an owner.  Learning as an associate certainly assisted in understanding relationships with patients and staff.  The…

Dental Fuel Episode 2: Financial Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 28, 2023

In Dental Fuel episode 2, Dr. Mennito talks about how financial mistakes can be big and how he moves the focus to keep the patient at the forefront of his mind! Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist as well as an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of…

Choosing the Best Business Structure for a Dental Practice

By Bruce Bryen | April 25, 2023

By: Bruce Bryen The young dentist has gotten the training and skill sets that he or she needs to acquire a dental practice. How To Choose Which Type of Business Structure is Best for the Practice and the Dentist? After what seemed like years at the associate level, the time has come for the ownership…

Why I Invested in 3D Printing

By Dr. Julia Latham | April 24, 2023

By: Dr. Julia Latham When it comes to living in a tech-driven world, I consciously decided to jump in headfirst and add 3D printing to my practice. How did I do it, you might ask? Well, here’s how I decided. Deciding If You Should Invest in 3D Printing for Your Dental Practice Assess Your Practice…

Dental Fuel Episode 1: Clinical Mistake with Dr. Tony Mennito

By Tanya Sue Maestas, DDS | April 21, 2023

On our first episode of Dental Fuel, we have Dr. Tony Mennito. Dr. Anthony Mennito (Tony) is a private practice dentist and an adjunct faculty member at the MUSC College of Dental Medicine in Charleston, South Carolina. His dental practice, Expertise Dental, focuses on using technology to comprehensively care for his patients while helping to…

But My Tooth Doesn’t Hurt!

By Chad Duplantis, D.D.S, F.A.G.D | April 20, 2023

By: Dr. Chad Duplantis, D.D.S., F.A.G.D

Dental Cement: When to Use & What to Use

By David Rice | April 17, 2023

By: Dr. David Rice Dental cement – with all our indirect material options today-understanding the decision tree from cast gold, to PFM, to Glass Ceramics, Zirconia, and everything in between is key. Saying that, yes we use dental cement in other spaces too-temporary restorative, endodontic sealers, and orthodontics bracket attachment to name a few For…