About
Visionary Entrepreneur and Leadership Trailblazer
Dr. Patel is a dynamic entrepreneur and visionary thought leader known for his multifaceted approach to leadership, business, and lifestyle.
His extraordinary journey began in rural Mississippi, where he spent his early childhood living in a motel room until the age of eight. Throughout his education years, he balanced working as a cashier with the relentless pursuit of his college and dental degrees. In his 30s, he focused on expanding his healthcare and real estate businesses, navigating the daunting challenge of accumulating over $5 million in debt. As he became a father and refocused on his health, his resilience and unwavering determination led him to build a nine-figure asset portfolio. Despite enduring countless setbacks and failures, his story stands as a powerful testament to the transformative power of discipline, perseverance, and an unyielding commitment to personal growth.
As a seasoned C-level executive, Dr. Patel has been instrumental in building multiple nine-figure businesses in healthcare and real estate. With over 15 years of experience, he has created award-winning training and education programs that empower thousands of team members nationwide, impacting millions of patients. He also founded the ultra-luxury real estate development company 100 Million Build.
The foundation of his business success is based on prioritizing his family and health above all else, complemented by his active commitment to philanthropic endeavors that enrich the community.
Born to Immigrant Parents
Born to immigrant parents in rural Mississippi, Dr. Patel’s early life was shaped by resilience and determination. Raised in a motel until the age of eight, he worked alongside his family in gas stations and cleaning rooms. These experiences instilled in him a deep understanding of hard work and the transformative power of perseverance. Watching his parents sacrifice without rest, he learned that success is built on dedication and discipline.
Committing to Dentistry to Make a Difference
After eight years of education post-high school, Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in just three years, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He then entered the University of Mississippi’s dental program as the youngest member of his class, where he distinguished himself both clinically and as a leader, serving as Student Body President.
Following dental school and determined to make a difference my helping others improve their oral health, he quickly emerged as one of the most efficient and quality-focused providers within a prominent dental group in Dallas, recognized for his exceptional clinical skills and dedication to patient care.
The Near-Death Experience: From Setback to Comeback
As Dr. Patel’s early career progressed, he encountered a life-altering experience. Driven by a desire to advance his practices, he immersed himself in work, often clocking in seven days a week to launch offices across Dallas while accruing significant debt, which added to his stress. In his pursuit of success, he neglected crucial aspects such as prioritizing his health, building a supportive team, and implementing effective training protocols and scalable systems, attempting to do everything on his own.
On November 7, 2013, the consequences of this relentless work ethic became starkly clear. Overcome by severe sleep deprivation, he fell asleep at the wheel during an early morning drive, crashing both sides of his vehicle on the interstate. The airbags deployed, narrowly missing an oncoming 18-wheeler that would have struck the driver’s side at full speed.
This harrowing incident served as a pivotal turning point in his life, prompting him to reassess his approach and embrace essential changes for a healthier, more sustainable career.
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From Dreams to Reality: 100 Million Design + Build
A childhood visit to a breathtaking home in the Hollywood Hills ignited Dr. Patel’s passion for architecture and design. Growing up in humble surroundings in rural Mississippi, this experience fueled his dream of building a career that creates wealth and paves the way for him to become a real estate developer, embodying the highest ideals of luxury living.
In 2019, Dr. Patel seized the opportunity to enter the real estate market amid the pandemic and economic downturn. As the founder of 100 Million Design + Build, he has established a luxury residential real estate company dedicated to transforming high-end living in Texas.
Since its inception, 100 Million Design + Build has emerged as a premier ultra-luxury development firm, collaborating with a talented architect and build team to complete over 150 custom homes valued at more than $250 million.
Gratitude and Servant Leadership
Dr. Patel shifted his focus to sharing his experiences in order to inspire and support others on their own journeys. He authored and published his first book, Transforming Dentistry Together, in which he draws on over 16 years of experience to reflect on his role and the strategies he used in helping to build and lead a successful organization.
In addition to his writing, Dr. Patel established the Dr. Shalin K. Patel Dental Entrepreneur Scholarship to support aspiring dental professionals. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, frequently presenting at national conferences to dentists and dental students from around the world. His mission is to inspire others by openly sharing his personal journey, with the goal of motivating them to achieve their own success.
Present Day & Beyond
For Dr. Patel, success transcends financial wealth. His passion is focused on creating a quality and fulfilling life, prioritizing his children, his health and giving back to his community to create lasting prosperity. His life embodies balance, discipline, and purpose, serving as an example for others. Join Dr. Patel on this transformative journey through The 100 Million Mindset and discover how to master self-discipline, embrace growth, and achieve extraordinary success.
Laying the Groundwork for a Strong Work Ethic
Dr. Patel’s journey into dentistry began with a commitment to hard work and perseverance.
While pursuing his degree, he dedicated his summers, nights, and weekends to studying and working in his parents’ liquor store. During his early 20s, he balanced a rigorous dental school schedule, attending classes for eight hours each day, with evenings spent studying for exams and managing the store.
This demanding routine, which often extended to 16-hour days, reinforced the strong work ethic he learned from his parents, shaping the foundation of his professional life.
An Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
His parents’ journey of starting from nothing in a new country and building multiple successful businesses motivated Dr. Patel to embark on his entrepreneurial path in dentistry.
Despite financial challenges, his unwavering commitment to discipline and continuous personal growth propelled his success. After gaining valuable experience in various dental roles, he recognized his desire to contribute to something more significant and joined a newly established dental group as an associate in 2008.
An Award-Winning Training Program
After recovering from his accident, Dr. Patel experienced a profound shift in his mindset. He transitioned from striving to be the best dentist to becoming a people-focused leader dedicated to building an exceptional team of dentists. His new vision centered on creating a lasting impact by empowering others to deliver the highest quality of care. Over the years, he channeled his diverse experiences into developing a unique training program designed to help others navigate the complexities of dental practice.
Alongside his professional journey, Dr. Patel reignited his passion for becoming the healthiest and fittest version of himself after having children. This personal transformation allowed him to cultivate a mindset of living a purposeful and sustainable life, enhancing his effectiveness as a leader and father.
With over 15 years of experience in dentistry and leadership, Dr. Patel’s relentless work ethic has propelled him to become a Partner and C-level Executive. He has established a nationally recognized, award-winning training program and has mentored thousands of team members who have gone on to treat millions of patients nationwide. His expertise in scaling clinical systems has been instrumental to his organization’s remarkable success.
As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Patel inspires dental professionals and organizations worldwide through his innovative leadership lectures and clinical training programs. His unwavering commitment to excellence and quality resonates, making a lasting impact on the dental community.
40 Under 40
Dr. Patel was dually recognized for being ’40 Under 40’ by Dallas Business Journal and Incisal Edge Magazine. These accomplishments were dedicated to the incredible team members around him who helped make his visions into a reality.ho helped make his visions into a reality.
Building a Resilient Mindset
During this period, Dr. Patel simutaneously faced many challenging moments in his life. Amid the personal and professional complexities of the pandemic, he worked 12-hour days for months as part of a management team overseeing a nine-figure private equity deal. At the same time, he navigated a divorce, needed to move out of his home— which quickly sold due to pandemic demand— and struggled with continuous construction delays in his new home, creating an unstable living environment. All of this, while being a devoted father to two young children under the age of seven.
While each of these challenges would be difficult on their own, Dr. Patel’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. He faced these obstacles simultaneously, yet remained grounded through it all. His unwavering positivity helped him not only survive, but thrive during one of the most tumultuous periods in his life.
His goal is to share is story as a lesson: no matter how insurmountable the obstacles may seem, maintaining a positive mindset, can empower anyone to overcome even the greatest challenges.
The 100 Million Mindset
After years of building and scaling successful businesses, Dr. Patel now introduces his education platform, The 100 Million Mindset — a philosophy centered on discipline and growth. His approach integrates balance in family, health, and wealth, offering a comprehensive roadmap to a fulfilled and purpose-driven life.
Reflecting back on his personal journey, Dr. Patel is finishing writing his highly anticipated upcoming second book, 100 Million Mindset: How to Master Discipline, Unleash Growth, and Achieve Limitless Success. Dr. Patel shares the story, the failures, the lessons learned, and the core principles that have guided him throughout his journey. His mission is to inspire others to reach their full potential through discipline, bold action, and unwavering persistence.
1981: Born to Immigrant Parents
Born to immigrant parents in rural Mississippi, Dr. Patel’s early life was shaped by resilience and determination. Raised in a motel until the age of eight, he worked alongside his family in gas stations and cleaning rooms. These experiences instilled in him a deep understanding of hard work and the transformative power of perseverance. Watching his parents sacrifice without rest, he learned that success is built on dedication and discipline.
2003: Laying the Groundwork for a Strong Work Ethic
Dr. Patel’s journey into dentistry began with a commitment to hard work and perseverance.
While pursuing his degree, he dedicated his summers, nights, and weekends to studying and working in his parents’ liquor store. During his early 20s, he balanced a rigorous dental school schedule, attending classes for eight hours each day, with evenings spent studying for exams and managing the store.
This demanding routine, which often extended to 16-hour days, reinforced the strong work ethic he learned from his parents, shaping the foundation of his professional life.
2007: Committing to Dentistry to Make a Difference
After eight years of education post-high school, Dr. Patel earned his Bachelor’s in Business Administration in just three years, graduating Summa Cum Laude. He then entered the University of Mississippi’s dental program as the youngest member of his class, where he distinguished himself both clinically and as a leader, serving as Student Body President.
Following dental school and determined to make a difference my helping others improve their oral health, he quickly emerged as one of the most efficient and quality-focused providers within a prominent dental group in Dallas, recognized for his exceptional clinical skills and dedication to patient care.
2008: An Entrepreneurial Journey Begins
His parents’ journey of starting from nothing in a new country and building multiple successful businesses motivated Dr. Patel to embark on his entrepreneurial path in dentistry.
Despite financial challenges, his unwavering commitment to discipline and continuous personal growth propelled his success. After gaining valuable experience in various dental roles, he recognized his desire to contribute to something more significant and joined a newly established dental group as an associate in 2008.
2013: The Near-Death Experience: From Setback to Comeback
As Dr. Patel’s early career progressed, he encountered a life-altering experience. Driven by a desire to advance his practices, he immersed himself in work, often clocking in seven days a week to launch offices across Dallas while accruing significant debt, which added to his stress. In his pursuit of success, he neglected crucial aspects such as prioritizing his health, building a supportive team, and implementing effective training protocols and scalable systems, attempting to do everything on his own.
On November 7, 2013, the consequences of this relentless work ethic became starkly clear. Overcome by severe sleep deprivation, he fell asleep at the wheel during an early morning drive, crashing both sides of his vehicle on the interstate. The airbags deployed, narrowly missing an oncoming 18-wheeler that would have struck the driver’s side at full speed.
This harrowing incident served as a pivotal turning point in his life, prompting him to reassess his approach and embrace essential changes for a healthier, more sustainable career.
2015: An Award-Winning Training Program
After recovering from his accident, Dr. Patel experienced a profound shift in his mindset. He transitioned from striving to be the best dentist to becoming a people-focused leader dedicated to building an exceptional team of dentists. His new vision centered on creating a lasting impact by empowering others to deliver the highest quality of care. Over the years, he channeled his diverse experiences into developing a unique training program designed to help others navigate the complexities of dental practice.
Alongside his professional journey, Dr. Patel reignited his passion for becoming the healthiest and fittest version of himself after having children. This personal transformation allowed him to cultivate a mindset of living a purposeful and sustainable life, enhancing his effectiveness as a leader and father.
With over 15 years of experience in dentistry and leadership, Dr. Patel’s relentless work ethic has propelled him to become a Partner and C-level Executive. He has established a nationally recognized, award-winning training program and has mentored thousands of team members who have gone on to treat millions of patients nationwide. His expertise in scaling clinical systems has been instrumental to his organization’s remarkable success.
As a sought-after speaker, Dr. Patel inspires dental professionals and organizations worldwide through his innovative leadership lectures and clinical training programs. His unwavering commitment to excellence and quality resonates, making a lasting impact on the dental community.
2018: From Dreams to Reality: 100 Million Design + Build
A childhood visit to a breathtaking home in the Hollywood Hills ignited Dr. Patel’s passion for architecture and design. Growing up in humble surroundings in rural Mississippi, this experience fueled his dream of building a career that creates wealth and paves the way for him to become a real estate developer, embodying the highest ideals of luxury living.
In 2019, Dr. Patel seized the opportunity to enter the real estate market amid the pandemic and economic downturn. As the founder of 100 Million Design + Build, he has established a luxury residential real estate company dedicated to transforming high-end living in Texas.
Since its inception, 100 Million Design + Build has emerged as a premier ultra-luxury development firm, collaborating with a talented architect and build team to complete over 150 custom homes valued at more than $250 million.
2019: 40 Under 40
Dr. Patel was dually recognized for being ’40 Under 40’ by Dallas Business Journal and Incisal Edge Magazine. These accomplishments were dedicated to the incredible team members around him who helped make his visions into a reality.
2020: Building a Resilient Mindset
During this period, Dr. Patel simutaneously faced many challenging moments in his life. Amid the personal and professional complexities of the pandemic, he worked 12-hour days for months as part of a management team overseeing a nine-figure private equity deal. At the same time, he navigated a divorce, needed to move out of his home— which quickly sold due to pandemic demand— and struggled with continuous construction delays in his new home, creating an unstable living environment. All of this, while being a devoted father to two young children under the age of seven.
While each of these challenges would be difficult on their own, Dr. Patel’s story is a powerful testament to resilience. He faced these obstacles simultaneously, yet remained grounded through it all. His unwavering positivity helped him not only survive, but thrive during one of the most tumultuous periods in his life.
His goal is to share is story as a lesson: no matter how insurmountable the obstacles may seem, maintaining a positive mindset, can empower anyone to overcome even the greatest challenges.
2021: Gratitude and Servant Leadership
Dr. Patel shifted his focus to sharing his experiences in order to inspire and support others on their own journeys. He authored and published his first book, Transforming Dentistry Together, in which he draws on over 16 years of experience to reflect on his role and the strategies he used in helping to build and lead a successful organization.
In addition to his writing, Dr. Patel established the Dr. Shalin K. Patel Dental Entrepreneur Scholarship to support aspiring dental professionals. He is also a highly sought-after speaker, frequently presenting at national conferences to dentists and dental students from around the world. His mission is to inspire others by openly sharing his personal journey, with the goal of motivating them to achieve their own success.
2023: The 100 Million Mindset
After years of building and scaling successful businesses, Dr. Patel now introduces his education platform, The 100 Million Mindset — a philosophy centered on discipline and growth. His approach integrates balance in family, health, and wealth, offering a comprehensive roadmap to a fulfilled and purpose-driven life.
Reflecting back on his personal journey, Dr. Patel is finishing writing his highly anticipated upcoming second book, 100 Million Mindset: How to Master Discipline, Unleash Growth, and Achieve Limitless Success. Dr. Patel shares the story, the failures, the lessons learned, and the core principles that have guided him throughout his journey. His mission is to inspire others to reach their full potential through discipline, bold action, and unwavering persistence.
2024: Present Day and Beyond
For Dr. Patel, success transcends financial wealth. His passion is focused on creating a quality and fulfilling life, prioritizing his children, his health and giving back to his community to create lasting prosperity. His life embodies balance, discipline, and purpose, serving as an example for others. Join Dr. Patel on this transformative journey through The 100 Million Mindset and discover how to master self-discipline, embrace growth, and achieve extraordinary success.