It’s a conundrum. Experienced owners want to hire young, entrepreneurial dentists. Young dentists are seeking great practices where they can grow into ownership. So why is it so hard for these groups to find each other? Join me today as my guest Dr. David Rice from IgniteDDS shares how you can find the successor that will ensure the success of your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Jul 26, 2022•22 min•Season 1Ep. 32
You want to make good decisions. The right decisions. For you. It’s never too early to start looking at what choices will bring you the most value when you sell your dental practice. Join Dr. Victoria Peterson as she talks with Kyle Francis from Professional Transition Services about understanding your options for selling your dental practice.
Jul 12, 2022•40 min•Season 1Ep. 31
We continue the conversation with Drs. Clint and Kelly Euse who are shining examples of what it means to run an Investment Grade Practice that lets you live a life you love today, while having an eye to your future and assets.
Jun 28, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 30
Your life should come first; your business comes second. Does that sound backwards? For doctors crafting Investment Grade Practices, it’s not! My guests this week - Drs. Clint and Kelly Euse - are shining examples of what it means to run an Investment Grade Practice that lets you live a life you love today, while having an eye to your future and assets. Listen now for insights into how they do it - and for tips on how you can do it, too.
Jun 14, 2022•26 min•Season 1Ep. 29
What is your practice really worth? Here's a hint: being proactive about tax structures can add thousands of dollars to the final number of your practice when you go to sell. Join me today as I dive more into this subject.
May 31, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 28
It’s scary out there. World events dominate headlines. Financial markets spike and dip. How do smart business owners like you protect your investments, assets, and set yourself up for success in the future? Join me today and my special guest Erin Scannell, CFP as we look at wealth strategies you can use to build long-lasting value in your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
May 17, 2022•25 min•Season 1Ep. 27
Don’t let your big goals and dreams undermine your confidence. Where you set your mind and focus is where you will end up. Today, I am sharing the mindset, thought process, and goal-setting behaviors that are key to building an Investment Grade Practice.
May 03, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 26
Are you living the lifestyle you want? Having an Investment Grade PracticeTM means you have choices. Join Dr. Victoria Peterson as she and Dr. Clint Euse discuss the keys to dental partnerships, schedules, and finances that let you make the choices you want to live the life you deserve.
Apr 19, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 25
Optimization means getting off the plateau in your dental practice, and to the next level of value and ease. But optimization means different things for different doctors. Tune in today as Dr. Victoria Peterson dives into strategies and thought processes you can use to optimize your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Apr 05, 2022•16 min•Season 1Ep. 24
Having an Investment Grade PracticeTM means you have choices. Choices for how and when you can sell your practice at the highest profit and the best situation for your future. Join me today as Dr. Nikki Green shares how she used savvy business practices to build her Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Mar 22, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 23
There’s plenty of room for your particular dream to have value in the dental marketplace. Yes, the dental market is consolidating. But that doesn’t mean you have to “sell now.” Join Dr. Victoria Peterson as she shares opportunities for independent dental practices in today’s market.
Mar 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 22
There are good DSOs and less good DSOs, but there’s no need to fear them! Dr. David Porritt joins me today to shed light on the options available to optimize your return on investment in your dental practice.
Feb 23, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 21
What do you want? I know it sounds simple, but the most successful entrepreneurs stay very clear on their goal and are determined to live in that way. Join me, Victoria Peterson, today as I break down that through process.
Feb 08, 2022•8 min•Season 1Ep. 20
If I had one piece of advice for doctors building an Investment Grade Practice, it would be to begin with the end in mind. Dr. Bruce B. Baird joins me today to share his thoughts on the current state of the dental industry and strategies for selling, acquisition, and growing your Investment Grade Practice.
Jan 25, 2022•19 min•Season 1Ep. 19
Everyone can agree, most dentists don’t take care of themselves. This leads to burnout, deeply impactful self-doubt, and worse. Join Victoria Peterson and Dr. Jessica Metcalf for a deep dive into self-care for peak performance.
Dec 28, 2021•26 min•Season 1Ep. 18
Crazy things will happen on your journey as a dental practice owner. Team will sue you, relationships will break down; it’s just part of being a business owner. Today, I’m sharing practical, applicable strategies you can use to understand contracts and protect the future of your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Dec 14, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 17
Save yourself a lot of pain down the road. Join us today as we continue to demystify Dental Contract Law with David Cohen by diving into what really matters in partner contracts.
Nov 30, 2021•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
It’s not sexy. It’s not fun. But it is the thing that trips up so many dental business owners: contract law. Join me today as David Cohen, of Cohen Law Firm, and I simplify and demystify the realm of contract law so you can grow and protect your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Nov 16, 2021•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
HR is unpredictable. And attracting, training, and managing a high-performance team is emotional, stressful, and can seem impossible. So let’s make HR a little less confusing by diving into practical advice you can apply as you craft your Investment Grade Practice.
Nov 02, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Employment law may not be the most fun part of owning a dental practice. But understanding where you're liable is vital to protecting your Investment Grade Practice. Today, Ali Oromchian - a dear friend and legal advice leader - and I discuss some of the benefits of investing in yourself by understanding employment law.
Oct 19, 2021•24 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Fellow podcasters Regan Robertson from Everyday Practices and Dr. Joe Blalock from Life & Dentistry join me for a vulnerable, encouraging conversation about preventing burnout in dentistry.
Oct 05, 2021•27 min•Season 1Ep. 99
In today's society, safety, certainty, security, and stability are what employees are demanding. But at the same time they want variety, and surprise, and something new. So how do you build stable processes and clear roles, and give the team the freedom to explore their roles and grow?
Aug 24, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 12
If you're going to grow your business, you need to grow your people. So many dentists struggle to find and retain a passionate team. What's the secret? Today, Dr. Adrienne Reynolds and I dive into the character traits, driving passions, and work needs of dedicated dental teams.
Aug 10, 2021•13 min•Season 1Ep. 11
People. Passion. Purpose. Profit. An Investment Grade Practice has to have all 4. But so many dentists struggle to find people who align with their passion and purpose. Join me today as I talk to Human Resources and Business expert Adrienne Reynolds about specific things you can do when hiring to ensure you're attracting people who will support your purpose...and profits.
Jul 27, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In my interview with Dr. Josh Bower he brought up an incredible theme: is your dental practice a hobby or a business? I know in my business and entrepreneurial journey, when I focus on my life flow, the cash flow almost always comes. When I focus so hard on the money, then everything gets hard and I get exhausted. So where's the balance? Join me today for a discussion of how to equalize the equation.
Jul 13, 2021•8 min•Season 1Ep. 9
“Without your patients you have no reason to be there. First you have to value your patients and what you do for them." Dr. Josh Brower joins me today to delve into his unique tips and tricks about building value in your Investment Grade PracticeTM including building value through exceptional customer service.
Jun 29, 2021•16 min•Season 1Ep. 8
To build an Investment Grade PracticeTM, you need to be comfortable with who you are. People often talk about getting dental practice owners out of their comfort zone, but today I invite you to own your comfort zone and use that to craft your Investment Grade PracticeTM.
Jun 15, 2021•9 min•Season 1Ep. 7
Value is at the heart of building an Investment Grade Practice. America's Most Productive Dentist - Dr. Bruce B. Baird - joins me today to share 3 key insights from his 30+ years of buying, building, and selling practices of lasting value. Tune in to learn how to leverage these tips as you build value in your Investment Grade Practice.
May 25, 2021•22 min•Season 1Ep. 6
"You can't do everything...having that leadership view of your goals helps you identify what's really important.” As a dental practice owner, life is beyond busy. And busy is the antithesis of being productive. Today we talk about leveraging the Eisenhower matrix to get things done.
May 04, 2021•15 min•Season 1Ep. 5
When you go into something, you need to have a plan for getting out. In other words, will your practice be worth what you want when you go to sell? Rani Ben-David, founder of Sleep Group Solutions joins Victoria today to share his insights on building your practice as an asset for the future, including some major mistakes to avoid.
Apr 13, 2021•21 min•Season 1Ep. 4