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Income Producing Assets That Generate Cash Flow For Dentists
If you’re a high-income professional — a doctor, dentist, or business owner — chances are you’ve been told to save more and max out your 401(k). But what if the real path to financial independence isn’t saving harder — it’s owning income producing assets that pay you every month? That’s how I went...  Read More
Culture Before Crowns (E.309)
"Culture comes first. Technology is just icing on the cake." – Dr. Chris Comer Brief Overview of the Episode Growth hides dysfunction until the stall exposes it. In this episode, Dr. Chris Comer and Regan Robertson unpack how small operational misalignments become leadership turning points....  Read More
Strengthen Financial Health in Your Dental Practice
Financial health in a dental practice determines whether a business thrives or simply survives. When doctors and teams understand their numbers, they can make confident, proactive decisions instead of reacting to financial stress. Clear systems for reviewing profit and loss, tracking overhead, and...  Read More
The Dentist's Guide to Stress-Free Moving
I've moved my dental practice twice in my career. Both times were necessary. Both times were stressful. And both times taught me lessons I wish I'd known beforehand. Moving a dental office isn't like moving your house. You're not just relocating furniture and boxes. You're moving an entire...  Read More
What Is Passive Income (and Why It’s the Key to Freedom)
What would happen if your income stopped tomorrow? Most high-income professionals—especially doctors, dentists, and business owners spend years building successful careers. But when everything depends on your ability to show up and work, it only takes one accident, diagnosis, or bad day for your...  Read More
Disease Doesn’t Progress in Annual Maximums (E.260)
“You don’t have time not to take blood pressure. We’re not practicing sick care, we’re practicing healthcare with real care.” – Machell Hoover Brief Overview of the Episode: In this inspiring conversation, Dr. Bruce Baird reunites with former team member and now national oral-systemic educator...  Read More
What Your Numbers Say About You (E.155)
“Numbers don’t lie, but they do speak in code. You just have to know how to read them.” - Victoria Peterson Brief Overview of the Episode: Victoria Peterson sits down with Chris Sands, founder of ProFi 2020 and Phase One Dental CPAs, to unpack how a practice’s financials reflect the beliefs...  Read More
Is Being Debt-Free the Same as Financial Freedom?
For years, I believed “debt-free” meant “free” as I was a huge Dave Ramsey follower out of dental school. No more student loans. No more credit cards. No car loans. No mortgage. I was living the dream, or so I thought. Then, at 40 years old, I took a ski trip that changed everything. A quick fall,...  Read More
Plan Your Year-End Bonuses Without the December Stress
Plan Your Year-End Bonuses Without the December Stress Let’s be honest, no one wants to end the year crying over a surprise $20,000 bonus bill or scrambling to pull off a last-minute party. Whether you’re planning a team trip, distributing bonus checks, or organizing a holiday raffle, your year-end...  Read More
Dental CPA vs General CPA: Why Dentists Need the Right Financial Partner
Most dentists assume any CPA firm can handle their taxes and bookkeeping. After all, numbers are numbers, right? Not exactly. When I started my perio practice, I hired a local CPA who came highly recommended. He worked with restaurants, construction companies, and a few law firms. He was smart but...  Read More
Rich vs Wealthy: What’s the Real Difference?
Most high-income earners spend decades chasing the wrong goal. They work harder, earn a high income, save diligently in retirement accounts, and hope that someday the nest egg will be enough to finally buy freedom. But here’s the truth: You can be rich and still have zero financial security. You...  Read More
The CEO Mindset in Dentistry
Dentistry isn’t just about clinical skills. Owning a practice means you’re also running a multimillion-dollar business, and that requires more than being a great dentist. It requires a CEO mindset. Too often, practice owners fall into the trap of micromanaging. They handle every detail, scheduling,...  Read More
Finding Contentment in Dentistry (E.308)
  “Contentment isn’t about happiness. It’s the quiet knowing that you’re finally aligned with yourself.” – Brandi Marzolino Brief Overview of the Episode After nearly two decades in dental leadership and personal development, Brandi Marzolino learned that burnout often hides behind...  Read More
How Consistency Tripled a Practice’s Collections
Collections are one of the most stressful parts of running a dental practice. They fuel payroll, overhead, growth, and ultimately, peace of mind. When collections aren’t consistent, stress levels rise, and it can feel like no matter how much you produce, the money isn’t there to match. At Dental A...  Read More
From Hope to Strategy: Reaching Dental Goals That Last
Why Dentists Miss Their Goals Too often, practices approach dental goals with more hope than strategy. A number gets tossed out, the team is told to “make it happen,” and then everyone waits to see if it sticks. But hope isn’t a system. If you want to consistently hit targets, you need structure,...  Read More
Top 10 Financial Mistakes to Avoid for High-Income Earners
When most doctors and dentists finish training, they finally start earning real money after years of long hours and low pay. The natural reaction? Reward yourself! A new home. A new car. Maybe even a few luxury purchases to make up for lost time. The problem is that this is also when most...  Read More
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
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