

The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists
Justin Short, Derek Williams, Steve Van De Graaff, Matt Vogt
The Lifestyle Practice Podcast was created to help dentists obtain their desired life by creating uncommonly successful dental practices.Ready to work with us? Visit thelifestylepractice.com for more information
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Apr 17, 2024 • 15min
202. Flashback: How to Lose Money and End Up Doing Dentistry for Free!
Learn how to prevent financial losses in dental practice by implementing effective financial policies. Hear about challenges faced by dentists with flawed policies and discover key steps to create successful office financial policies. Explore payment options, staff training, and insurance management to enhance revenue and efficiency in dental practices.

Apr 5, 2024 • 36min
201. Steady but Aggressive First Year Growth as Owners: Dr.s Cole Simpson and Greg Vesta
In this episode, Derek interviews two clients, partners at Boerne Dental Center. They discuss their road to partnership in their acquisition, and their top lessons learned in their first 6 months of ownership.
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com

Apr 1, 2024 • 15min
200. Let's Get Moving!
Steve talks about having more urgency in your practice, finances, and health. The time do something is now!

Mar 19, 2024 • 15min
199. Frontload the Work to Craft the Life of Your Dreams
In this episode, Matt talks about the concept of "hard work now, easy life later" and how delayed gratification is the key to success.
He details real life examples of how important it is to put in the hard work now, even if you don't see immediate benefit. These examples include his own practice and family, along with clients and others he's come in contact along the way
If you want to have an extraordinary life, you've got to go to extraordinary lengths to get there, have a listen!
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com

Mar 6, 2024 • 47min
198. Transforming a Medicaid Acquisition to FFS Practice with Dr. Radha Patel
Steve speaks with clients Dr. Radha and husband Parth Patel about acquiring a Medicaid office right out of school and doubling collections while transforming it into a fee-for-service model.
They discuss how to work together as a couple (Radha doctor, Parth businessman), the steps to transforming their office, and what comes next. Listen and challenge your assumptions about what is possible!
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com

Feb 27, 2024 • 52min
197. TLP Partner Round Table: Thank You Justin!
In this episode, Derek, Steve, Matt and JUSTIN share a big announcement and discuss the direction of TLP in 2024.
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Join our private Facebook group
Contact us:
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com

Feb 20, 2024 • 28min
196. One THOUSAND New Patients in Five Months (w/ Dr. Jay Erickson)
In this episode, Matt brings on client Dr. Jay Erickson, who has experienced explosive growth in his new scratch startup practice in College Station, TX.
Jay and Matt discuss the keys to his growth and the role that Jay's mindset and experience played in his early success. They also talk about the important role that coaching and mentorship played.
Whether you're looking to start or acquire a practice, or you're already an owner, you're bound to pick up a few nuggets from Dr. Erickson in this episode!
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Justin at justin@thelifestylepractice.com

Feb 9, 2024 • 30min
195. Transform Your Practice by LISTENING
In this episode, Derek dives into details that he has learned from his coach, and from his clients. He recently got back from The Ultimate Event in Phoenix, AZ where he listened to a variety of coaches and speakers. Rich Habets, world renowned business consultant, shared how to grow your business through staying curious and listening.
Derek shares the beauty of this type of leadership in this episode. Naturally, when you change who you're being, it bleeds into all areas of life, which is a huge benefit of upping yourself through coaching.
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Justin at justin@thelifestylepractice.com

Feb 1, 2024 • 11min
194. Don't Listen to the Naysayers
You'll have critics if you dare to be different. But don't let other people's opinions determine what YOU want.
Connect with us:
• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching
• Get access to TLP Academy
• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast
• Email Derek at derek@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Matt at matt@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Steve at steve@thelifestylepractice.com
• Email Justin at justin@thelifestylepractice.com

Jan 25, 2024 • 12min
193. Are Self-Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?
In this episode, Matt reflects on the 2024 TLP Partner Retreat and talks about overcoming self-limiting beliefs to elevate your practice, career, and life.
Take a moment to listen to this podcast on your commute, and then take a quiet moment to think about what specific self-limiting beliefs may be holding you back. Whatever you discover, it's time to take action!


