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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
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
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