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Financial Freedom Definition: What It Means and How to Reach It
Financial freedom means you have enough income and investments to pay for your living expenses without being controlled by a traditional job. In simple terms, your money gives you choices (work is now OPTIONAL). You can work because you want to, not because you have to. That is the popular...  Read More
Beyond Insurance Limits | Why Clinical Care Must Lead, Not PPO Rules (E.259)
“Clinical autonomy isn’t a luxury. It’s the only way to practice with integrity.” — Dr. Nikki Green Episode Overview In this episode of the Productive Dentist Podcast, Dr. Bruce Baird sits down with Fort Worth dentist Dr. Nikki Green, who sold her practice to a DSO while preserving her...  Read More
How Dentists Can Build Financial Freedom Without Relying on a 401(k) (Interview)
Are you maxing out your 401(k) — yet still wondering if that’s really going to make you financially free? If you’d rather watch than read, check out the full YouTube interview with Dr. Mike Mackney — a dentist who’s building wealth outside of Wall Street — right here ?? Most dentists follow the...  Read More
Are Mobile Homes a Good Investment? The Truth About This Overlooked Asset
When I first started investing in real estate, nearly everyone told me the same thing: “Start with single-family homes or apartments. That’s where the money is.” They were partly right, both are proven paths to wealth. But there’s another real estate asset class that’s quietly produced some of the...  Read More
How to FI: A Step-by-Step Guide to Achieving Financial Independence
When I first heard the term “FI,” short for financial independence, I was still working full-time as a periodontist. I had already paid off my student loans and built some savings, but I realized something important: being debt-free isn’t the same as having FREEDOM. Like many doctors and dentists,...  Read More
Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps: A Dentist’s Path To Financial Freedom
I still remember exactly where I was when I first heard The Dave Ramsey Show. I was a young dentist in New Orleans, completing my residency, with more than $250,000 in student loan debt. Like most new doctors, I figured a higher household income would eventually fix everything. It didn’t. When I...  Read More
Passive Real Estate Investing Guide: Your Path to Financial Freedom
If you think you need to be a full-time landlord to earn income from real estate, think again. I learned after 10 years of practicing dentistry that we can build wealth on the side while still treating patients without dealing with tenants. That’s the beauty of passive real estate investing. It...  Read More
General Partner vs Limited Partner: Key Differences in Real Estate
If you’ve ever invested in a  or are thinking about it, you’ve probably heard the terms general partner and limited partner. Understanding the difference between the two is for anyone who wants to invest confidently and know how their money and liability are handled. In this article, we’ll break...  Read More
Episode 69 - Who Makes Money From Dentists?
On Episode 69, we discuss the many other people and businesses that make money from dentists being dentists. Is this the same in other industries also? Are there ways to limit this overhead? We also discuss how much the cost of dental school education has risen in the last 20 years compared to the...  Read More
Real Estate Syndication: An Accredited Investor’s Guide
If you’ve ever dreamed of owning real estate but hate the idea of dealing with tenants, maintenance calls, or broken toilets in the middle of the night, there’s a smarter way to invest. It’s called , and it allows you to partner with other investors to buy large, income-producing properties like...  Read More
What It Takes to Obtain Financial Freedom
Part 2 of podcast guest Dr. Lauryn Brunclik (of She Slays the Day podcast fame) and her conversation with Kiera. In this follow-up to , the pair discusses seeking other revenue streams to obtain financial freedom. The chat includes fixing your pricing structure, living below your means,...  Read More
Why Paying Off Your Mortgage Early Is a Bad Idea
What if paying off your house was actually the worst financial move you could make for retirement? I know that sounds backwards. For decades, we’ve been told the dream is to own our home free and clear before we retire. “A paid-off home equals peace of mind.” That’s what financial gurus have...  Read More
How the One Big Beautiful Bill Act Impacts Dentistry in 2025 & Beyond
We'd like to thank Jared Ripplinger of CMP, a Utah accounting firm, for this guest blog post.  We'd like to thank Jared Ripplinger of CMP, a Utah accounting firm, for this guest blog post.  The , and education funding across America. Dental practice owners face specific impacts that require...  Read More
Be a Senior Community Superhero: How to Partner with Senior Groups in Your Area | GMS
Should dental practice stop leading with clinical expertise when marketing to senior communities, and instead focus on comfort, joy, and activities first? Many of dental practice assume seniors (and their families) care most about procedures, but what if being the most fun and stress-free visitor...  Read More
No Drama, All Integrity: Inside a Truly Patient-Driven Practice | Dr. Lance McGavin | 574
Quick Win for you: Before making your next practice decision, ask yourself: “Does this reflect the values I want my practice to stand for?” Now, imagine starting a practice where every decision is based on doing the right thing for patients AND your team, even when it costs more time, money, or...  Read More
Tax-Free Retirement Account: Income That Builds Wealth and Cuts Taxes
Imagine saving for retirement, watching your nest egg grow, and when the time comes to enjoy it, you get to keep every dollar. No IRS bill.  That’s the promise of a tax-free retirement account. It’s one of the smartest ways to reduce your long-term tax burden, especially if you’re a high earner in...  Read More
Dentistry Career Paths: Fulfillment Beyond the Numbers
Dentists face an important question at almost every stage of their careers: What’s the right career path for me? Do you stay an associate? Buy into a practice? Bring on a partner? Or sell to a DSO? The truth is, there isn’t one “perfect” career path in dentistry. Each choice comes with benefits...  Read More
Mastering Quarterly Meetings in Your Dental Practice
Dentists often set ambitious annual goals but get stuck in the daily grind. The problem? Without structure, it’s hard to keep your team aligned and focused. That’s where quarterly meetings come in. Quarterly meetings create clarity, accountability, and momentum. They help leadership teams identify...  Read More
The Guiding Principle of a Successful Practice Is _________
Kiera shares with listeners how to run quarterly meetings to get clarity, alignment, and accountability. She touches on the creation of 90-day plans, creating a definition of done, and why instilling a traction cadence is so helpful and practical. Episode resources: Transcript: The Dental A...  Read More
Transform Cold Rejections into Warm Leads with the ARENA Strategy | GMS
Hot Take: What if the biggest marketing mistake isn’t your ads, scripts, or flyers, but the fact that you walk away after the first ‘no’? Think about it, two practices, same city, same budget. One doctor gets shut down by a gatekeeper and walks away. The other doctor turns that same “no” into a...  Read More
The Patient First Podcast Episode 182: 50 Is the New 30—How to Live Your Best Life Outside of Dentistry
This podcast episode could be your key to breaking free from the hamster wheel and making the next several decades of your life the best ones yet. In this episode of The Patient First Podcast, I interview Kathleen A. Adams, CFP® CPWA®, Co-founder of Second 50 Financial, to learn how she helps...  Read More
The One Big Beautiful Bill: Planning Opportunities for Clinicians and Practice Owners
By Director and Practice Integration Advisor Thomas Bodin, CFA®, CFP®   The passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) has introduced sweeping changes that are expected to shape tax planning for clinicians and practice owners over the next several years. While the legislation touches on many...  Read More
FREE End of Year Preparation Checklist for Dentists
The last quarter of the year can make or break your practice. For many dentists, Q4 brings stress, surprise expenses, and a scramble to tie up loose ends. But with the right preparation, you can close out the year celebrating wins instead of worrying about what slipped through the cracks. That’s...  Read More
Inside Year One: Lessons from Launching a Modern Dental Practice | Dr. Jessica Pushee | 573
Change is never easy in practice ownership but it’s often the bold decisions that shape the kind of practice (and leader) you become. Dr. Jessica Pushee shares how she: - Took a stand by staying out-of-network with Delta Dental - Turned micromanaging habits into true leadership growth - Learned...  Read More
Are You Becoming The CEO Dentist
If you’re a dentist who owns your practice, you already hold the title of “CEO.” But wearing the title and living the role are two very different things. The real CEO dentists aren’t stuck in the day-to-day. They lead with vision. They empower their teams. They scale without sacrificing their time,...  Read More
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