The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Not every dentist is ready to own a practice, but it helps if you know what skills and traits indicate if ownership is a good (or bad) move for you. On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices. There is no such thing as a fail-proof list of skills required to be a successful owner, but Ryan and Richard look at traits they’ve seen that help.

Making comparisons to others can be beneficial as knowing how those with similar circumstances are doing provides motivation that drives self-improvement. For the final episode of the Dentist Money™ Show for 2021, Ryan and Matt examine Dentist Advisors client averages for income, net worth, debt, and more. It’s powerful information to help inspire you to make smart financial decisions.

The growing number of multi-practice owners and DSOs is causing a major shift in the need for career associates. What could this mean for you? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt look at what to consider—earning potential, tax strategies, retirement—if a dentist is wondering about the big differences between ownership and being a long-term associate.

You know PPO insurance helps generate practice revenue, but to increase profits you need to learn how to get more out of your current PPO reimbursements. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Vivek Kinra, founder of PPO Profits. Vivek illustrates why insurance payments can get so complex and reveals ways to actually optimize existing contracts to give fees a boost.

Making random decisions about money over the course of a long career can lead to financial disaster. Isn’t it time you determined exactly where you want to go? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt explain how to avoid the small errors that cause you to stray off the path of financial success. Following these three steps can help you reach your long-term money goals.

It’s December and the holidays are coming soon … and so are end-of-year tax worries. Stay calm, we’ve got important answers to your year-end tax questions. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Morgan Hamon of HDA Accounting Group. Morgan provides an end-of-year tax checklist, advice on how to handle EIDL loan money, and his opinion on what tax changes may be coming.

“I consider many of my patients as close friends.” “Great job security—people won’t floss and most don’t eat well.” “It’s the best overall job in healthcare.” This Thanksgiving, why are you grateful to be a dentist? For this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt polled members of the Dentist Advisors Facebook Group for the reasons why they feel blessed to be in dentistry.

You generate income from your practice and your wealth then comes from investing that income. But what are you doing to protect your growing wealth? On a Veteran’s Day episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt use a World War II story for their theme. You’ll discover how safeguarding the vital parts of your investments can help keep your wealth flying high.

It may be the most emotional decision you make in your financial life. And one thing is for sure, rushing into it can be the biggest money mistake you ever make. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt look at three things you should consider before buying that dream home. Don’t end up overwhelmed by the unexpected. Find out how to keep your dream from becoming a nightmare.

Does your membership plan encourage patient retention? Maybe it’s time to consider a menu-driven alternative that empowers and excites uninsured patients. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Paul Lowry of Dental Menu. Netflix-type subscription plans enjoy wide acceptance and now you can use this popular payment option to attract and retain uninsured patients.