How To Make First $1 Million as a Dentist – Episode 297
How does a dentist go from student debt to earning their first million in just 18 months? In this episode, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down the exact strategies, mindset shifts, leadership skills, and business systems that helped him scale his dental practice fast — without burnout, gimmicks, or chasing trends. This episode dives deep into […]
The #1 Mistake That’s Killing Your Practice Revenue – Episode 296
You’ll learn how continuing education (CE), live-patient mentorship, and incremental skill development can help dentists expand their clinical skill set responsibly while delivering better patient outcomes. Whether you’re a practice owner, associate dentist, or someone looking to grow your dental career, this episode is packed with actionable strategies for dental practice growth, increased production, and […]
The Future of Dentistry in 2026 – Episode 295
Is dentistry still worth it in 2026? With rising interest rates, staffing shortages, shrinking insurance reimbursements, and the polarizing narratives on social media, this question is louder than ever. In this episode, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down the real state of the dental industry today—no fear-mongering, just clarity on the math and the mindset required […]
How He Took a Practice From $840K to $1.6M in One Year – Episode 294
When a key team member resigns, it can be one of the most stressful moments in managing a dental praHow Dr. Cody Santora Doubled His Dental Practice Revenue in 1 Year Are you debating between buying a dental practice or starting one from scratch? In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt […]
What to Do When Your Best Employee Quits – Episode 293
When a key team member resigns, it can be one of the most stressful moments in managing a dental practice. Most owners feel blind sided, and if handled poorly, a single resignation can damage your dental office culture and trigger a wave of dental staff turnover. In this episode, Dr Steve Van De Graaff breaks […]
Passive Income Strategies Every Dentist Should Know in 2026 – Episode 292
In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, host Matt Vogt is joined once again by Zach Lemaster, founder of Rent To Retirement, to explore how dentists and other healthcare professionals can build long-term wealth through turnkey real estate investing—without the stress of being a landlord or losing focus on their practice. You’ll learn exactly […]
The Side of Dentistry No One Talks About – Episode 291
Discover why I left my dental practice to work for free on a dental humanitarian trip and how this experience reshaped my definition of success in dentistry. In this episode of the Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Steve Vandegraaff shares a powerful and personal story about dentist humanitarian work, freedom, and building a lifestyle dental practice […]
How Top 1% Dentists Manage Their Money – Episode 290
Dentists are taught to equate success with production, income, and constant growth. But many high-achieving practice owners still feel stressed, restless, or burned out. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams sits down with repeat guest Dr. Talon Davis to explore a better framework for wealth, ambition, and fulfillment through the […]
Why Pre-Owners Should Start A Practice in 2026 – Episode 289
Is 2025 the year you finally buy a dental practice? If you’re a recent dental school graduate, GPR resident, or an associate who’s been waiting for the right moment — this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast is the wake-up call you need. Dr. Steve Van De Graaff makes a powerful case for dental practice […]
Is Opening a Second Practice Worth It? – Episode 288
Thinking about buying a second dental practice? This episode breaks down whether dentists should expand to multiple dental practices or focus on one highly productive dental office. This episode covers dental practice growth, buying a second dental practice, multi location dental practices, single location dental practice strategy, dental CEO mindset, associate dentist management, dental practice […]
