320. He Bought a 3-Chair Practice With ZERO Patients on Day 2 — Now It’s Doubled | Dr. Eric Palmer
Five and a half years ago, Dr. Eric Palmer bought a three-operatory dental practice about 20 minutes outside one of the most competitive dental markets in the United States. The practice had no insurance verification process, no real treatment plan presentation, and a hard credit check on every new patient. Today, that same practice has […]
319. 2026 Is Halfway Over: Are You Winning or Losing as a Dentist?
2026 is officially halfway over — and if you’re a dentist or dental practice owner, that means it’s time for an honest mid-year check-in. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Matt Vogt breaks down the real difference between dentists who are winning in 2026 and dentists who are losing, based on patterns he […]
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 […]
