The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

A take on why being booked out became a status symbol and when it actually hurts practice growth. A look at ideal schedules that keep daily flow but stay accessible to new and urgent patients. Practical fixes like condensing templates, boosting clinical speed, raising fees, and blocking time for emergencies. The payoff: less stress, more productivity, and better work-life balance.

Coaching client Dr. Chris Eline, Pennsylvania, struck immediate success in his acquisition. He talks with Steve about the successes and challenges of ownership.

Straight talk on outworking peers and why tools alone won’t build success. Myths about fee hikes, cutting hours, and firing staff get busted. Learn why people skills trump clinical skill and why toxic teammates must go fast. Practical takes on planning, tracking diagnosis, and building the right team to earn big results.

After a productive coaching session, Derek decides to bring on client Dr. Melanie Villalobos, who practices near San Diego, CA. Melanie and Derek discuss using best case and worse case scenarios as a way to problem solve challenges.

Steve and Derek talk about the proper size of your staff and when to add front desk and a hygienists.

Steve and Derek help you determine when you should add team member.

Listen in as Derek interviews client Talon Davis, who doubled his practice revenue in his first year as an owner in the competitive DFW market.

Too many dentists don't do the easiest thing to make more! Steve and Justin explain why you need to raise your fees.

Justin talks with Andrew Holovnia regarding the good, the bad, and the ugly of his recent acquisition. Andrew almost doubled production while taking team overhead from 36% to the low 20's. How and why has that happened in such a short amount of time??

Derek and Steve help you decide when to do something yourself and when to outsource it.