- Ladder5 Mentorship
Build a Practice That Produces More, Demands Less, and Finally Lets You Leave on Time
Ladder5 Mentorship was created to fill 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.
- What Is The Ladder5 Mentorship?
Everything You Need To Lead With Clarity, Confidence, and Purpose
Personalized Leadership Development
One-on-one mentorship designed specifically for women doctors that develop your authentic leadership style that aligns with your values and vision.
Data-Driven Practice Optimization
Custom practice analytics reports and strategic frameworks that transform how you understand your numbers, enabling confident decision-making.
Comprehensive Support Ecosystem
Does this sound familiar?
- Have you achieved "success" on paper but still feel like something's missing—like you're not fully aligned with your purpose or potential?
- Do you feel like you're carrying the weight of your entire team or practice—but still questioning your own leadership?
- Are you constantly pouring into others while secretly feeling drained, overwhelmed, or stuck in survival mode?
- Do you find yourself second-guessing decisions, avoiding hard conversations, or wondering if you're really cut out for this?
If any of that sounds familiar… you’re in the right place.
Ladder5 Coaching was built for women like you—leaders in healthcare who want to grow with confidence, clarity, and authenticity.
Dr. Summer Kassmel’s proven framework combines personal transformation, values-based leadership, and real-world experience to help you step into your next level—with support, strategy, and soul.
Imagine if…
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You walked into your practice each day with calm confidence, knowing exactly who you are as a leader and how to inspire your team.
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You had the tools to navigate tough conversations and your team respects and trusts your leadership.
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You actually felt excited again about your work, your future, and the impact you’re here to make.
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Your leadership flowed from your values and your business reflects the kind of legacy you want to build.
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You're supported and finally have a mentor who sees your potential, challenges your limits, and walks with you through it all.
This is why I created The Ladder5 Program.
This is for you if...
- Your overhead has been "high" for years and you're not entirely sure what's actually 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
If you’re ready to lead with clarity, build a practice that reflects your values, and feel excited again – apply now.
Introducing Ladder5 Mentorship
A practical, values-driven program for women doctors ready to lead with clarity and confidence.
- Reconnect with who you are as a leader. Learn how to communicate clearly, set boundaries that stick, and lead through hard conversations without losing the relationship or your nerve.
- Define a vision for your practice that finally aligns with the life you actually want. Say goodbye to the 60-hour week you've been defaulting to.
- Build a team culture where your best people stay, your under-performers are held accountable, and you're not the only one who cares if the day runs well.
- Finally understand the numbers running your practice. What your overhead is actually telling you, why your production isn't translating to profit, and exactly which metrics to watch to get ahead of problems before they become crises
- Trade the isolation of figuring this out alone for a community of women who are in it with you, strategies that are proven in real dental practices, and tools you can use the moment you leave the call
Become the leader your practice has been waiting for while building your dream practice that requires less of you and produces more.
The Dental Practice Owner's Blueprint
Ladder5 Mentorship is a transformational five-phase framework designed specifically for women doctors.
There’s a moment every woman dentist-owner knows.
She’s standing in the practice she built, and is completely at a loss for how to continue. The team isn’t running the way she needs, The numbers aren’t telling the story she expected, and the vision she had when she signed that loan (the one where ownership felt like freedom) feels further away than it did on day one.
The 5 phase blueprint was built to help women dentist practice owners move forward with five pillars that give her the framework, tools, and the clarity to lead the practice she actually meant to build.
Why Ladder5 Mentorship Works
- Built by a woman doctor, for women doctors
- Combines mindset, data, & feminine leadership strategies
- Offers real-world tools, built inside of a 7-figure dental practice
- Focuses on lasting impact so you can enjoy your life inside and outside of your practice
See What everyone Is Saying
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"She trains you to elevate your thinking"
Working with Summer has been a game-changer. She brings a refreshing perspective as a woman in the field that’s grounded, insightful, and deeply empowering. She helps you think strategically and big-picture, always moving with intention toward your goals. Her experience shines through every session, and the way she trains you to elevate your thinking has blown my mind. I’ve gained tremendous clarity and purpose.
Dr. Taghreed As-Sanie
"Grew my production by $100k a month"
I can’t recommend Ladder 5 enough. 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. Within a year, I grew my production by $100k a month. 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
"She has a no BS approach"
I’m forever grateful I met Summer. Her mentorship transformed my business and lifestyle. Working with her, I increased profits and gained the flexibility and freedom I have today. Summer listens deeply, asks thoughtful questions, and truly understands problems before offering solutions. She has a “no BS” approach that’s clear, direct, and immediately actionable. She truly understands the challenges of being a female dental owner.
Dr. Mila Cohen
"Great at understanding people and leadership"
What makes Summer special is how she recognizes what it takes to solve problems. She asks the right questions and gets to the core of issues with a solution-focused approach. Summer is great at understanding people and has an ability to connect with anyone. She asks questions in a non-judgmental way, cares deeply, and follows through. She’s confident yet humble, and knows both the dental business and the business of leadership.
Dr. Karley Schneider
- Ladder5 Mentorship Paths
Join The Ladder5 Mentorship today
Elite 1:1 Mentorship
High-level, personalized mentorship for women dental practice owners
Limited to 5 clients | By application only | $3,000/month
- Two private mentorship calls each month (40 minutes)
- Direct email access to Dr. Kassmel
- Doctor Collective membership included
- Team Collective access for 2 leads (additional leaders are $499 each)
- Practice analytic reports to track growth
- Exclusive resource vault of tools and templates
- 50% discount on DCA and DASD products
- CE credits included
- BONUS: Immediate access to the Ladder5 Self-Guided course to accelerate your leadership & practice growth.
1:1 Mentorship
Focused, strategic mentorship for growth-minded doctors
Limited to 7–10 clients | By application only | $2,200/month
- One private mentorship call per month
- Doctor Collective membership included
- Team Collective access for 1 lead (additional $499 each)
- Practice analytic reports to measure progress
- Document vault access
- 50% discount on DCA and DASD products
- CE credits included
- BONUS: Immediate access to the Ladder5 Self-Guided course to accelerate your leadership & practice growth.
Team Collective
Expert-led group mentorship for your practice’s team leaders.
25–30 clients per pod | By application only | $499/month
- Monthly group call with Ladder5 Mentors and other team leads in high performing dental practices where you can develop leadership skills.
- Exclusive resource vault with templates, scripts, and tools to help dental leads create successful systems that stick
- 25% discount on products
- 1 hour of CE credit per month included
Team Collective
Expert-led group mentorship for your practice’s team leaders.
25–30 clients per pod | By application only | $499/month
- Monthly group call with Ladder5 Mentors and other team leads in high performing dental practices where you can develop leadership skills.
- Exclusive resource vault with templates, scripts, and tools to help dental leads create successful systems that stick
- 25% discount on products
- 1 hour of CE credit per month included
Doctor Collective
Collaborative group mentorship for goal-driven doctors
25–30 clients per pod | By invite only | $1,500/month
- Monthly group call with Dr. Kassmel, a hygienist, or guest speaker (1 hour)
- Team Collective access for 1 team member (additional $499 each)
- Practice analytic reports
- Resource vault access
- 25% discount on products
- 4 hour of CE credit per month included
Self-Guided Course
Transformative, self-paced mentorship for visionary leaders
$449
- Instant PDF access so you can begin your transformative journey today
- Five core leadership pillars designed for transformation
- Guided reflections & journaling to deepen clarity
- Comprehensive leadership audits to reveal strengths & blind spots
- Visioning tools to create focus & direction
- Alignment frameworks to harmonize practice & life
- Decision-making filters for confident choices
- Bonus: exclusive Ladder5 Blueprint (printable resource)
Team Leader Self-Guided Course
$449
- Instant PDF access so you can begin your transformative journey today
- Five leadership pillars for clarity, consistency & impact
- Reflection prompts & journaling to deepen awareness
- Leadership style audits to strengthen confidence
- Visioning tools for direction & alignment
- Alignment frameworks to harmonize practice & life
- Decision-making filters for clarity & confidence
- Bonus: exclusive Ladder5 Team Leader Blueprint (printable resource)
Interested? Here’s How to Start
Step 1
Select your preferred plan above
Step 2
Fill out a brief Application
Step 3
We'll review and help guide your program selection, no obligation
Still have Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the program include?
Each Ladder5 mentorship tier offers a different level of support, from private 1:1 coaching to group collectives and self-guided learning. You can explore the full details of each program in the sections above to find the option that best fits your goals.
Not sure which program is right for you?
Every woman dentist’s journey is unique and the right program depends on your challenges, goals, and practice situation. Take our quick quiz to find the perfect Ladder5 program for you.
What is the investment?
The investment depends on the level of mentorship you choose. Each program is designed to meet different goals and levels of support, from team development to private 1:1 coaching. You can explore the options above to find the right fit for you.
How do I get started?
Getting started is simple. Just fill out the short inquiry form to share more about your goals, challenges, and what you’re hoping to gain from coaching. Once your form is reviewed, we’ll reach out with next steps to determine if Ladder5 Mentorship is the right fit for you.
What if I'm already overwhelmed and don't have time for coaching?
That’s exactly why this coaching 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 empowered decisions—so you can finally reclaim your time and energy.
