The Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast
A podcast for practice professionals and practice owners seeking practice freedom through relationships, systems, mindset shifts. We also discuss the practice sale market, alternative investing, and other ways to expand the five freedoms: Financial, health, relationships, time, and purpose. Learn more at DentistFreedomBlueprint.com
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Culture by Design vs. Culture by Default: Why 'I Can't Keep Good People' Is the Wrong Problem to Solve - Steven Anderson Ep 578
08/07/2026
Culture by Design vs. Culture by Default: Why 'I Can't Keep Good People' Is the Wrong Problem to Solve - Steven Anderson Ep 578
with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Are You Exit-Ready? to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.
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Life’s Real Wealth - How to Turn Pain Into Impact - Dr Will Moreland: Ep# 577
02/27/2026
Life’s Real Wealth - How to Turn Pain Into Impact - Dr Will Moreland: Ep# 577
- Disability Insurance: What It Actually Covers And Where It Fails – Ben Glass - Where There is a “Will,” There is a Way – Will Moreland Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Are You Exit-Ready? to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.
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Disability Insurance: What It Actually Covers And Where It Fails - Ben Glass: Ep# 576
02/20/2026
Disability Insurance: What It Actually Covers And Where It Fails - Ben Glass: Ep# 576
- Burn the Boats: How To Retire Without Slowing Down – Jim Palmer - Time Management Principles and Strategies For Success and Enjoyment – Ben Glass Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Are You Exit-Ready? to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.
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Burn the Boats: How To Retire Without Slowing Down – Jim Palmer: Ep# 575
02/13/2026
Burn the Boats: How To Retire Without Slowing Down – Jim Palmer: Ep# 575
- From Grief to $23M: Building a Dental Legacy Without Selling Out – Dr. Kelly Brown - Proactive Financial Planning and Embracing Life Transitions – Dr. Bill Jordan Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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From Grief to $23M: Building a Dental Legacy Without Selling Out - Dr Kelly Brown: Ep# 574
02/06/2026
From Grief to $23M: Building a Dental Legacy Without Selling Out - Dr Kelly Brown: Ep# 574
- The Fourth Turning Is Here: Navigating Crisis With Community And Capital – Neil Howe - Planning for Your Practice Exit – What You Need to Know – Brannon Moncrief Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The Fourth Turning Is Here: Navigating Crisis With Community And Capital - Neil Howe: Ep# 573
01/30/2026
The Fourth Turning Is Here: Navigating Crisis With Community And Capital - Neil Howe: Ep# 573
- An Argument For DSOs – Compliance, Consolidation & the Future of Dental Practice – Brian Colao - Rewriting The American Dream in a Stagflation World – Dr. David Phelps Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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An Argument For DSOs - Compliance, Consolidation & the Future of Dental Practice - Brian Colao: Ep# 572
01/23/2026
An Argument For DSOs - Compliance, Consolidation & the Future of Dental Practice - Brian Colao: Ep# 572
- When The Practice Doesn’t Need You Anymore – Dr. Dylan & Kelsey Everett - Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout – Dr. John Meis Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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When The Practice Doesn't Need You Anymore - Dr. Dylan & Kelsey Everett : Ep# 571
01/16/2026
When The Practice Doesn't Need You Anymore - Dr. Dylan & Kelsey Everett : Ep# 571
- Don’t Quit. Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention, and Relentless Action – Tony Rubleski - Realigning Priorities is Non-Negotiable – Faith, Family, and Practice – Dr. Michael and Jennifer Kelly Check out the for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Don’t Quit. Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention, and Relentless Action - Tony Rubleski: Ep# 570
01/09/2026
Don’t Quit. Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention, and Relentless Action - Tony Rubleski: Ep# 570
- Reinventing Dental College Education: The High Point University Model – Dr Kevin Cain & Dr Muhammad Ali Shazib - Leadership Reimagined: Why Human Connection Still Wins – Tony Rubleski Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Reinventing Dental College Education: The High Point University Model - Dr Kevin Cain & Dr Muhammad Ali Shazib: Ep# 569
01/02/2026
Reinventing Dental College Education: The High Point University Model - Dr Kevin Cain & Dr Muhammad Ali Shazib: Ep# 569
- Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure – Freedom Through Relationships – Dr. Jose Vicens - The DSO Reckoning – What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice – Brannon Moncrief Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The Principles and Filters That Guide Successful Practice Transitions - Drs. Ed and Lisa Wentz: Ep# 568
12/26/2025
The Principles and Filters That Guide Successful Practice Transitions - Drs. Ed and Lisa Wentz: Ep# 568
- Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure – Freedom Through Relationships – Dr. Jose Vicens - The DSO Reckoning – What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice – Brannon Moncrief P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Rewriting The American Dream in a Stagflation World - Dr. David Phelps: Ep#567
12/19/2025
Rewriting The American Dream in a Stagflation World - Dr. David Phelps: Ep#567
- Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure – Freedom Through Relationships – Dr. Jose Vicens - The End of Cheap Money – 5 Rules To Thrive In The Next Decade – David’s Monopodcast P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure - Freedom Through Relationships - Dr. Jose Vicens: Ep#566
12/12/2025
Partnerships, Practice Deals, and Pursuing Adventure - Freedom Through Relationships - Dr. Jose Vicens: Ep#566
- You Need Discipline and Accountability – The Key To Lasting Freedom – Steven J. Anderson - Achieving Financial Freedom in Dentistry – Dr. David Phelps P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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You Need Discipline and Accountability - The Key To Lasting Freedom - Steven J. Anderson: Ep#565
12/05/2025
You Need Discipline and Accountability - The Key To Lasting Freedom - Steven J. Anderson: Ep#565
- The DSO Reckoning – What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice – Brannon Moncrief - Lessons From a Boy, His Father, and a Paper Route - Steven Anderson P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The DSO Reckoning - What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice - Brannon Moncrief: Ep# 564
11/28/2025
The DSO Reckoning - What Every Doctor Needs to Know Before Selling Their Practice - Brannon Moncrief: Ep# 564
If you think selling to a DSO is still a “no-brainer,” this episode will snap you awake. Brannon Moncrief unloads the truth about inflated valuations, duct-tape aggregators masquerading as platforms, and term-sheet fine print sharp enough to slice your future in half. This is a brutally clear roadmap for doctors who want freedom without walking into a trap—and the exact intel you need before signing anything with a dollar sign on it. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: - Scaling Smart: Navigating Growth, Profitability, and Dental Exit Strategies with Jake Conway - You Are More Than a Number – Selling Your Practice and Leaving Dentistry with David Porritt Check out the show notes for more information! P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Realigning Priorities is Non-Negotiable: Faith, Family, and Practice - Dr. Michael and Jennifer Kelly: Ep #563
11/21/2025
Realigning Priorities is Non-Negotiable: Faith, Family, and Practice - Dr. Michael and Jennifer Kelly: Ep #563
In this deeply personal and faith-centered conversation, the Kellys share how intentional reflection, courageous restructuring, and the Freedom Founders blueprint helped them reclaim all five freedoms: financial, time, relationship, health, and purpose. Their journey reveals how “free for life” isn’t a finish line but a transformation—one built on living below your means, aligning your marriage and mission, and choosing freedom over fear every single day. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: - Stop Playing A Rigged Financial Game And Take Back Control Of Your Money – Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen – The End of Cheap Money – 5 Rules To Thrive In The Next Decade – David’s Monopodcast P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Stop Playing A Rigged Financial Game And Take Back Control Of Your Money - Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen: Ep #562
11/14/2025
Stop Playing A Rigged Financial Game And Take Back Control Of Your Money - Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen: Ep #562
Most people spend their lives working harder, saving longer, and praying Wall Street will take care of them. Anthony Faso and Cameron Christiansen—co-founders of Infinite Wealth Consultants—have lived that lie, seen it crumble, and replaced it with something far better. Today, they expose how conventional financial advice keeps professionals dependent and uncertain—and how the Infinite Banking Concept flips the entire system. Through tax-free growth, liquidity, and self-directed leverage, this approach lets you become your own banker and build assets that serve your timeline, not someone else’s. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: - Should I Self-Direct My IRAs? – Alternatives to the 401K and Traditional Investments – Mat Sorensen – The End of Cheap Money – 5 Rules To Thrive In The Next Decade – David’s Monopodcast P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Stop Building a Business You Don't Want - Vision, Freedom & the Courage to Choose Differently - Shaun McCloskey: Ep #561
11/07/2025
Stop Building a Business You Don't Want - Vision, Freedom & the Courage to Choose Differently - Shaun McCloskey: Ep #561
Two decades ago, Shaun McCloskey (visionary coach and founder of Leadership Boardroom) thought he had it all: A thriving real estate empire, 70-hour work weeks, and the external markers of success. Then he realized he was living his mentor's blueprint, not his own, trapped in a business that consumed his life. His 2007 wake-up call came when he discovered his "successful" mentor was miserable and had lost his family. Within 18 months, Shaun completely transformed using a simple framework he now teaches worldwide. This raw conversation will challenge everything you think you know about success, productivity, and what it really means to live life on your own terms. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – The Art of Entrepreneurship – Building Legacy and Focus – Ken Wimberly – The End of Cheap Money – 5 Rules To Thrive In The Next Decade – David’s Monopodcast P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’re tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, with my team to learn more. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The End of Cheap Money - 5 Rule To Thrive In The Next Decade - David's Monopodcast: Ep #560
10/31/2025
The End of Cheap Money - 5 Rule To Thrive In The Next Decade - David's Monopodcast: Ep #560
David warns that the next generation of wealth builders can’t rely on speculation, paper appreciation, or passive abdication to Wall Street. Whether you’re mid-career or nearing transition, this episode will help you reframe how you invest, protect your capital, and build durable freedom in an age of volatility. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – The True Endgame: Legacy, Leadership & Freedom – Bruce Baird – What They’re Not Telling You About the Economy: The K Shaped Collapse – Dr. David Phelps, Jeremy Knauff P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The True Endgame: Legacy, Leadership & Freedom - Bruce Baird: Ep #559
10/24/2025
The True Endgame: Legacy, Leadership & Freedom - Bruce Baird: Ep #559
Bruce opens up about his early years of debt, stress, and control—and how everything shifted when he learned to focus on people, not production. Through decades of practice ownership and entrepreneurship, he discovered that freedom isn’t about early retirement—it’s about creating the time and relationships that matter most. This is an inspiring conversation on abundance, collaboration, and building a practice—and a life—that truly outlives you. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Holistic Dentistry – Living Well In Every Season of Life – Michelle Jorgensen – The Future of Dental Consolidation – Bruce Baird & David Porritt P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Holistic Dentistry - Living Well In Every Season of Life - Michelle Jorgensen: Ep #558
10/17/2025
Holistic Dentistry - Living Well In Every Season of Life - Michelle Jorgensen: Ep #558
In this powerful episode, Michelle shares her journey from illness to advocacy, and how it sparked a mission to redefine dentistry around root-cause health, patient empowerment, and intentional living. Her story is a call to every doctor and patient who senses that “standard care” isn’t enough—and is ready to step into a future where dentistry is not just about teeth, but total wellness. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Building a Life by Design: From Dental Burnout to Lifestyle Freedom – Becky Steinbach & Schuyler Van Gorden – From Health to Wealth – How Adversity Becomes a North Star – Michelle Jorgensen P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Building a Life by Design: From Dental Burnout to Lifestyle Freedom - Becky Steinbach & Schuyler Van Gorden: Ep #557
10/10/2025
Building a Life by Design: From Dental Burnout to Lifestyle Freedom - Becky Steinbach & Schuyler Van Gorden: Ep #557
What if you could hit pause on your career, sell everything, and rediscover what freedom really means? That’s exactly what Drs. Rebecca Steinbach and Schuyler Van Gorden did. After years of burnout, nonstop staff turnover, and feeling trapped by their own success, they sold their practices, packed their bags, and spent a full year traveling through Central and South America—with no plans to return. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Exposing Dental Embezzlement And Protecting Practice Owners – David Harris – From Burnout to Balance – Building a Freedom-Based Dental Practice – Dr. Paul Etchison P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Exposing Dental Embezzlement And Protecting Practice Owners - David Harris: Ep #556
10/03/2025
Exposing Dental Embezzlement And Protecting Practice Owners - David Harris: Ep #556
In this powerful episode, David Harris, founder and CEO of Prosperident, pulls back the curtain on the hidden epidemic of dental embezzlement. With over three decades of investigative experience, David shares the red flags every dentist must watch for, the systems that prevent theft before it starts, and the hard truths about why our trusting nature makes us vulnerable. Whether you’re hiring your first team member or running a multimillion-dollar practice, this conversation is your wake-up call to put protective checks and balances in place—before it’s too late. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – From Burnout to Balance – Building a Freedom-Based Dental Practice – Dr. Paul Etchison - Protecting Your Wealth – Fiat Currency, Tangible Assets, and Commodities – Andrew McDannels P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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From Burnout to Balance - Building a Freedom-Based Dental Practice - Dr. Paul Etchison: Ep #555
09/26/2025
From Burnout to Balance - Building a Freedom-Based Dental Practice - Dr. Paul Etchison: Ep #555
Most dentists grind themselves into the ground, believing freedom only comes after a big sale. After scaling a $6 million practice, selling to a DSO, and nearly torching his relationships in the process, Dr. Paul Etchison discovered that real freedom isn’t about early retirement. Now the bestselling author of Dental Practice Heroes, a coach, and a podcast host, he shows how any dentist—whether solo or scaling—can build a business that thrives without their constant presence. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – From Clinician to Executive: The Playbook for Scaling Dental Practices - Emmet Scott - Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads – Mike Abernathy P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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From Clinician to Executive: The Playbook for Scaling Dental Practices - Emmet Scott: Ep #554
09/19/2025
From Clinician to Executive: The Playbook for Scaling Dental Practices - Emmet Scott: Ep #554
Emmet shares the frameworks that have helped over 460 dental organizations scale, representing $3 billion in revenue and 1,700 locations. From understanding the profitability cycle to avoiding the trap of “red car, blue truck, yellow motorcycle” distraction, he outlines the path from clinician to entrepreneur to executive. This is a roadmap for anyone ready to build a business that funds freedom—without chaining themselves to the chair. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – How to Invest or Participate in Franchise Businesses – Jon Ostenson - Dental Practice Transitions – DSO Trends, Seller Options and Best Practices – Brannon Moncrief P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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How to Invest or Participate in Franchise Businesses - Jon Ostenson: Ep #553
09/12/2025
How to Invest or Participate in Franchise Businesses - Jon Ostenson: Ep #553
Jon reveals why franchising is one of the most overlooked paths to semi-passive income, and why it’s about much more than burgers and fries. From home services to senior care to pet wellness, franchising provides vetted, scalable businesses with systems, support, and tax benefits baked in. Whether you’re looking to involve your family, diversify your portfolio, or transition into your next chapter, Jon shares exactly what to look for—and what to avoid—when exploring this path. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – The Art of Entrepreneurship – Building Legacy and Focus – Ken Wimberly - Break Free From the Hamster Wheel By Redefining Leadership, Coaching and Legacy – Dr. Jerry Gray P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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The Art of Entrepreneurship - Building Legacy and Focus - Ken Wimberly: Ep #552
09/05/2025
The Art of Entrepreneurship - Building Legacy and Focus - Ken Wimberly: Ep #552
In this episode, Ken shares why the most important entrepreneurial decision you’ll make is choosing sequential focus over simultaneous distraction. He opens up about shutting down passion projects, the art of building lasting partnerships, and why mission and values—not just profits—create businesses that endure. Whether you’re starting your first venture or navigating a major pivot, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you define success and build a legacy that truly matters. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Flow-Driven Performance: Unlocking Human Potential in Dentistry and Beyond – David Maloley - Break Free From the Hamster Wheel By Redefining Leadership, Coaching and Legacy – Dr. Jerry Gray P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Flow-Driven Performance: Unlocking Human Potential in Dentistry and Beyond - David Maloley: Ep #551
08/29/2025
Flow-Driven Performance: Unlocking Human Potential in Dentistry and Beyond - David Maloley: Ep #551
This isn’t another talk on systems or hustle. David unpacks why mastery, autonomy, and purpose—not command-and-control leadership—are the keys to thriving teams. We dive into neuroscience, culture, and leadership to reveal how dentists and entrepreneurs can move beyond grind culture, keep their best people engaged, and build businesses that feel as good as they perform. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next after financial success, this conversation will give you a roadmap. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout – Dr. John Meis - Relentless Leadership - Dr. David Maloley P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout - Dr. John Meis: Ep #550
08/22/2025
Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout - Dr. John Meis: Ep #550
What sets John apart is his ability to cut through complexity. In this conversation, we break down the biggest mistakes sellers make before a transition, why leadership—not clinical skill—is the true multiplier in today’s market, and how younger doctors can thrive despite heavy debt and limited reps coming out of school. If you’re a dentist who wants clarity about the future, and a blueprint for building freedom on your terms, this episode is a must-listen. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads – Mike Abernathy - The Evolving Dental Industry: The Future of Private Practice – Steve Parker P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads - Mike Abernathy: Ep #549
08/15/2025
Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads - Mike Abernathy: Ep #549
You’ll hear why profits follow ownership, not employment, how to balance competence with confidence, and why common sense—not the status quo—should drive your business decisions. Whether you’re fresh out of school or approaching the finish line, this episode is your blueprint for building a practice and life that serves you, not the other way around. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy: – The Evolving Dental Industry: The Future of Private Practice – Steve Parker - Pursuing Freedom in a Dynamic & Fast-Changing World (Part 1) – Dr. Mike Abernathy P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think): 1. Schedule a Call with My Team: If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest. 2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide: The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. . 3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard: Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.
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