318. The 3 Problems Killing Dental Practice Profits in 2026 (And How to Fix Them)
Every dental practice owner is facing the same three problems in 2026: insurance reimbursements that haven’t kept up with inflation, a staffing and retention crisis, and overhead that keeps climbing no matter what you cut. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down why these dental practice management challenges have […]
317. If I Had to Pay Off $450K in Debt Again, I’d Do These 3 Things Differently
316. Before You Quit Dentistry, Watch This
82% of dentists report major stress. 60% have considered changing careers or retiring early. If you’ve felt that way, you’re not alone — but selling the practice isn’t the only exit. In this episode, Dr. Steve Van De Graaff breaks down a practical framework for beating dental burnout and rediscovering satisfaction in your work, without […]
315. He Bought a Practice in 6 Months — Meet TLP’s Newest Partner
We’re thrilled to welcome our newest partner to The Lifestyle Practice — Dr. Raheel Haider! In this episode, Derek Williams, Matt Vogt, and Steve Van De Graaff sit down with Raheel to talk dental practice ownership, financial freedom for dentists, and the mindset shifts that took him from a burned-out associate with imposter syndrome to […]
314. The Practice Everyone Else Ignored Changed His Life
In just over three months of practice ownership, Dr. Tim Balzen has already produced double the income he made last year as an associate — and he’s closing on a second building in a few weeks to keep up with demand. In this episode, Dr. Tim sits down with Steve to walk through the five-year, […]
313. Dental Practice Startup vs. Acquisition: Which Path Leads to Success?
In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt and Dr. Derek Williams dive deep into what it really takes to succeed as a dental practice owner—whether you’re starting from scratch or acquiring an established practice. Are you thinking about starting a dental practice but unsure if it’s the right move? In this […]
312. 7 Lessons That Could Change How You Think About Money
In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice, we break down 7 powerful money lessons every dentist and parent should know—covering financial freedom, smart investing, compound interest, and how to teach kids about money the right way. Most people don’t learn through advice—they learn through experience and ownership. That single shift changes everything about how you […]
311. Waiting to Buy a Dental Practice Is Costing You $1.14 Million
Thinking about buying a dental practice but not sure where to start? In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, host Derek Williams sits down with practice acquisition expert Brian Hanks — founder of Dental Buyer Advocates (DBA) and author of “How to Buy a Dental Practice” — to break down everything new and aspiring […]
310. The Fastest Way to Grow a Dental Practice in 2026
How does a dentist have his best collections month ever — paying $20,000 extra toward debt and taking home $15,000 more — without doing a single big case or expensive CE course? In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr Matt Vogt reveals the three lowest-hanging-fruit needle movers that grow a dental practice from […]
309. The #1 Rule That Separates Successful Dentists From Everyone Else
What separates the most successful dentists from average performers? It’s not intelligence, strategy, or opportunity — it’s the ability to keep going when it’s no longer exciting. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams reveals the #1 rule of long-term success in dentistry, dental practice ownership, and life. Drawing from “The […]
