Wealth is not just money. It’s the ability to take care of those you love, support the causes you care, and make your dent in the universe. The goal with building an Investment Grade Practice is for you to build wealth, build a legacy, AND get to enjoy it today. Join me and my very special guest Tim McNeely as we share tips on building your dental legacy.
May 30, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Owning an Investment Grade PracticeTM gives you choices. But building a valuable dental practice is about more than just productivity. It’s about understanding your numbers and getting your systems, team, and culture all aligned so when you choose to sell your practice to create a financially secure future. Dr. Nikki Green has done just that. And today she joins me to share how she created the most value out of her Investment Grade Practice.
May 23, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Fellow podcasters Regan Robertson from Everyday Practices Dental Podcast and Dr. Joe Blalock from Life & Dentistry join me for a vulnerable, encouraging conversation about preventing burnout in dentistry.
May 16, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Hire the people who believe in you. That might sound daunting, especially right now when there’s a shortage of employees in the dental industry, but if you’re building an Investment Grade Practice, you must surround yourself with the people who will help drive your business to your goal. Join me today for a classic episode with insights from the insightful duo Drs. Clint and Kelly Euse.
May 09, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 59
With incredible information from ProFi 2020 Partner and Strategic Growth Financial Consultant Chris Sands; IGP Business Advisor Joanne Miles, MAADOM, RDA; and Dr. Daniel Haws of Kuna Dental, this podcast contains some of the best advice a mid-career dentist could get on figuring out a strategy that works for you, and how to optimize your business.
May 02, 2023•31 min•Season 1Ep. 58
There are so many choices a dentist in the middle of their career can take. As long as you own your practice, the one thing you should always be doing is maximizing it. This means making investments in the operational excellence of your practice. With incredible information from ProFi 2020 Partner and Strategic Growth Financial Consultant Chris Sands; IGP Business Advisor Joanne Miles, MAADOM, RDA; and Dr. Daniel Haws of Kuna Dental, this podcast contains some of the best advice a mid-career den...
Apr 25, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 57
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?
Apr 18, 2023•8 min•Season 1Ep. 56
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.
Apr 11, 2023•14 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Are you living the lifestyle you want? Having an Investment Grade Practice™ 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 04, 2023•36 min•Season 1Ep. 54
The difference between fear-based company cultures and those based on trust is you, doctor. PDA Event & Podcast Producer Kashmere Fitch, MA, joins me today to offer valuable employee perspective into the importance of creating a culture of trust, and how leaders can foster a positive and productive work environment by modeling the behavior they want to see in their team.
Mar 28, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 53
Raise your hand if you’ve ever been frustrated with your team. Do they hide? Forget simple tasks? Refuse to take accountability? Guess what, you CAN fix this! It all comes down to how much you invest in the leaders in your practice. Join me and my guest Regan Robertson - COO of Productive Dentists Academy - as we shed light on how you can empower world-class leaders in your Investment Grade Practice.
Mar 21, 2023•28 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Ready for a life-hack that can add millions to the value of your practice? If you want to live life on your terms, you need to know your endgame and what opportunities are available to you. Join myself and Dr. Bruce B. Baird for a look at the new landscape of opportunities available for private dental practice owners.
Mar 14, 2023•15 min•Season 1Ep. 51
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.
Mar 07, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 50
Are you frustrated that things aren’t happening in your business? Have you ever thought that you might be the problem? Today I am sharing the one big secret I’ve learned over the years, and how this shift in your leadership mindset and your job as a leader can help you build your Investment Grade Practice™.
Feb 28, 2023•17 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Do you know what your team really wants? As you know, you must have a world-class team if you want to create an Investment Grade Practice™. And tapping into the talents of people is one of the hallmarks of great leadership. So how do you unlock your team’s superpowers so you can achieve your goals for your practice? You need to ask them one simple question…and we will talk all about that on today’s episode of the Investment Grade Practice™ Podcast!
Feb 21, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 48
Are you a growth-minded doctor who’s frustrated that your team can’t keep up with you? I feel your pain. Here’s the problem: Your goals might be holding everyone back. Here’s why: Most goals are based on growth you’d like to see compared to how your business performed last year. Instead - with Investment Grade Practices - we build our goals with a vision of the future. Here’s how…
Feb 14, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 47
What is holding you back from greatness? Is it your excuses? The “yeah, buts” that talk you out of your dreams? Maybe you’ve gotten used to settling for “good”...which really means “good enough.” “Good” is the enemy of great. If you’re ready to craft a great dental practice that creates your legacy, then join me today for a challenge that will help you refocus your leadership and create the great dental practice you deserve.
Feb 07, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 46
Consolidation of the industry is a hot topic in dentistry right now. If you're anything like most dentists, the question about DSOs is floating around in your head, too. Here's the big takeaway: you don't need to fear the DSOs. This is such an important topic that I am re-playing my interview with Dr. David Porritt where we share insights on where the industry is consolidating and how you can take advantage of the current market as you build an Investment Grade Practice.
Jan 24, 2023•19 min•Season 1Ep. 45
Are you ready to toss your insurance plans out the window in frustration? Stop! That might not be the best strategy for your Investment Grade Practice…or your patients. Today, Dr. Victoria Peterson dives deeper into her recent interview with Nicholas Partridge and shares 3 things you need to know about dental insurance - and some red flags to watch out for - as you craft the long-term value of your Investment Grade Practice.
Jan 10, 2023•9 min•Season 1Ep. 44
Would you throw away $150,000 of profit every year? Of course not. But that’s what you might be doing if you get rid of an insurance plan without asking the right questions. Today, Nicholas Partridge, Founder and President of Five Lakes Dental Practice Solutions, joins me for a critical discussion about crafting an insurance strategy that adds value - and dollars - to your practice.
Dec 27, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 43
Just because you own your dental practice, doesn’t mean you have a sellable asset. Too many dental practice owners are finding out too late that the value of their dental practice won’t support their future. So let’s change that! Today, Investment Grade Practice Business Advisor Christine Uhen joins me to explore the opportunities you can take advantage of right now in your practice to ensure you live the life you want now, while building a business that supports your future.
Dec 13, 2022•28 min•Season 1Ep. 42
It started by writing herself a check for $10,000,000. She didn’t have the money, but that didn’t matter. That $10,000,000 meant freedom. It meant the ability to work because she wanted to, not because she had to pay her bills. It meant she had the freedom of choice. Join me today as Dr. Maggie Augustyn shares her story of using a $10,000,000 check she couldn’t cash as the starting point to make her dreams a reality.
Nov 29, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 41
Team turnover is devastating to your dental practice. It undermines team morale and costs thousands of your hard-earned profits. But there is hope! If you want to hire and retain top-tier dental professionals, listen in to this ultimate guide to recruiting and keeping the best dental team with Drs. Victoria Peterson and Maggie Augustyn.
Nov 15, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 40
Ready for a life-hack that can add millions to the value of your practice? If you want to live life on your terms, you need to know your endgame and what opportunities are available to you. Join myself and Dr. Bruce B. Baird for a look at the new landscape of opportunities available for private dental practice owners.
Nov 01, 2022•14 min•Season 1Ep. 39
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.
Oct 18, 2022•30 min•Season 1Ep. 38
“The value of your practice goes beyond you…you’re creating something that will be valuable in the future.” Your focus as an independent dental practice owner is creating value in your practice; you should be building a practice that other people want to buy. But do you know what actually makes your practice attractive to a potential buyer?
Oct 04, 2022•18 min•Season 1Ep. 37
Being a dental practice owner is one of the most courageous acts of independence to be found in the business world today. But, business shouldn’t be this hard. You deserve a dental practice that gives you a life you love today, and builds value to support your future. You deserve an Investment Grade Practice and this is how you build one.
Sep 20, 2022•7 min•Season 1Ep. 36
If dentists were cars, my guest today Dr. Nathan Kupperman, would be a Ferrari. If you are looking for a dose of inspiration, then today’s episode is for you. Dr. Kupperman joins me to pull back the curtain for a glimpse into the mentality of investment that will help you build your own Investment Grade Practice.
Sep 06, 2022•23 min•Season 1Ep. 35
A lot of dentists get sucked into the drama of the stock market. It’s easy to do when you’re bombarded my news flashes on a daily basis. But your future is too important to wager on the emotional roller coaster caused by news reports. Matt Mulcock, CFP joins me to help calm the waters and clarify how you can make smart investment choices that create long-term wealth as you build your Investment Grade Practice.
Aug 23, 2022•17 min•Season 1Ep. 34
Accounting. Not the most enthralling subject for most business owners. All too often, people downplay the importance of accounting for their entire career…until they try to sell their dental office and are either pleasantly surprised or devastated by the numbers they see. Join Dr. Victoria Peterson and Chris Sands today for an upbeat, engaging conversation about what you need to know to ensure the sale value of your dental practice.
Aug 09, 2022•35 min•Season 1Ep. 33