The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists
 

The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

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The Lifestyle Practice Podcast was created to help dentists obtain their desired life by creating uncommonly successful dental practices.

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306. Dental School Won't Teach You This — But We Will

Monday May 04, 2026

Monday May 04, 2026

Dental students — this episode is for YOU. The Lifestyle Practice team — Steve Van De Graaff, Derek Williams, and Matt Vogt — officially announce the launch of the TLP Student Academy: an online course built specifically for dental students who want to graduate ready to OWN a dental practice, build wealth, and design a lifestyle practice on their own terms — all for just $20 with lifetime access.

In this dental podcast episode, three practice-owning dentists who bought practices straight out of dental school break down the business and clinical "crash course" that fills the gaps every dental school leaves wide open. From maximizing clinical experience and shortening your learning curve, to evaluating dental practices for acquisition, dental practice startups, communication and leadership skills, personal finance for dentists, student loan strategy, and the GP vs. specialist decision — this is the dental school survival guide and dental practice ownership roadmap rolled into one.

Whether you're a D1 just starting, a D4 prepping for graduation, or a new associate dentist mapping your path to ownership, the Lifestyle Practice Student Academy is your shortcut to financial freedom in dentistry, work-life balance, and early practice ownership.

🦷 Topics covered in this episode: ✔ Why dental school doesn't teach business or personal finance ✔ How to maximize clinical experience in dental school ✔ Networking and mentorship strategies for dental students ✔ Buying a dental practice vs. starting a dental practice from scratch ✔ Practice acquisitions for new dentists ✔ Raising your "belief lid" as a future dental practice owner ✔ Building a lifestyle practice that fits YOUR life ✔ ROI mindset for dental school investment ✔ Implants, oral surgery, and endo experience hustle in school ✔ Path to financial independence as a dentist

If you're searching for dental practice coaching, dental student mentorship, dental practice ownership advice, dental school tips, or how to buy a dental practice — this episode is your starting point.

Get the TLP Student Academy for $20 (lifetime access): https://the-lifestyle-practice.teachable.com/p/studentacademy

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305. How To Win Your Day — The 4-Part Framework Top Performers Use

Monday Apr 27, 2026

Monday Apr 27, 2026

Are you a dentist or dental practice owner feeling stuck working in your business instead of on it? In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Steve reveals the 4 powerful daily questions every dentist needs to ask themselves each morning to build a thriving dental practice — without sacrificing family, health, or freedom.

Drawing inspiration from free solo climber Alex Honnold's historic El Capitan ascent and heavyweight champion Deontay Wilder's late-start path to greatness, Dr. Steve breaks down why success in dentistry is never about one big moment — it's about winning ordinary days, consistently, over time.

Whether you're a pre-owner looking to acquire a dental practice, a new practice owner in growth mode, or an established dentist planning your exit strategy, these 4 questions will help you focus on what actually moves the needle: business growth, family connection, physical health, and sharper thinking.

In this dental practice management podcast, you'll learn:

✅ The #1 question to ask yourself every morning to grow your dental practice

✅ Why most dentists confuse "providing for their family" with actually being present

✅ How to protect your physical health (your body IS your livelihood as a dentist) ✅ Daily habits of high-performing practice owners for better thinking and decision-making

✅ Why working ON your business beats working IN your business — every time ✅ How to identify and attack the one thing you've been avoiding in your practice

 

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304. The Truth About Practice Ownership: What No One Tells You

Monday Apr 20, 2026

Monday Apr 20, 2026

What is it really like to be a dental practice owner?

In this episode of the Lifestyle Practice Podcast, we explore the real truth behind dental practice ownership, including the challenges, mindset shifts, and growth strategies required to succeed in today’s competitive healthcare environment.

If you are a dentist, practice owner, or aspiring entrepreneur, this episode will help you understand what it truly takes to build a thriving, profitable, and lifestyle-focused practice.

We discuss key topics such as leadership, scaling a dental practice, time freedom, team building, and long-term success strategies. This episode is designed to help you avoid common mistakes and grow your practice with clarity and confidence.

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303. Dr. Mitch reveals Stunning Truths about Success in Practice Ownership

Monday Apr 13, 2026

Monday Apr 13, 2026

From dental student to dental practice owner in just 14 months — Dr. Mitch Rush breaks down exactly how he did it. In this episode of the Lifestyle Practice Podcast, host Dr. Derek Williams sits down with TLP coaching client Dr. Mitch Rush to walk through the full journey of buying a dental practice, navigating the chaos of first-year ownership, and growing production from $1.25M to a $135–140K monthly pace in just four months.

If you're a dentist looking to buy a practice, an associate dentist planning for ownership, or simply want real, unfiltered insight into dental practice management, business growth, and what dental coaching actually looks like — this episode is for you. Mitch shares the fears he never talked about, the team drama he didn't expect, and the acquisition strategies that helped him hit the ground running.

This conversation covers everything from evaluating a dental practice prospectus and writing an LOI to managing a pre-existing team, firing your first employee, and setting a culture of core values from day one. Mitch is a graduate of the TLP Academy, the same program that has helped hundreds of dentists transition from associate to owner with confidence and clarity.

Whether you're in dental school preparing early or an associate dentist ready to leap, Mitch's story proves that preparation plus the right coaching equals momentum from day one.

 

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302. New Dentist Bought a Practice & Matched His Associate Salary in 2 Months

Monday Apr 06, 2026

Monday Apr 06, 2026

What does it actually take to go from dental associate to successful practice owner — fast?

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Steve Van De Graaff shares the real story of a new dental practice owner who bought his practice, rebuilt the team culture from scratch, and matched his entire previous year's associate income in just 2 months of ownership.

If you're a dental associate wondering whether buying a dental practice is worth it — or a new dental practice owner struggling to grow — this episode is exactly what you need to hear.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:
→ How this dentist evaluated dental practices during due diligence and found the right one after 1.5 years of searching
→ The specific leadership moves he made in his first weeks as a new practice owner that transformed team culture
→ Why he went from working 5 days a week with an empty schedule to owning a thriving, fully booked dental practice
→ The mindset shift that separates dentists who take ownership of their career from those who stay stuck
→ Dr. Steve's personal story of dropping a bad dental insurance plan — and how working fewer days actually increased his income
→ The single most important lesson for any dentist feeling stuck: nobody is coming to save you

 

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301. From Multi-7 Figure Practice to the US Open Stage

Monday Mar 23, 2026

Monday Mar 23, 2026

Are you a dentist or entrepreneur looking to build a lifestyle practice without burnout?

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt sits down with Matt Brown and Dr. Andrew Vallow to break down how to build a high-income dental practice that creates freedom, flexibility, and true work-life balance.

Dr. Matt Vogt shares his journey from early startup struggles to building a multi-seven-figure dental practice while still pursuing elite-level golf and qualifying for the US Open Championship.

We discuss key strategies for dental startups, practice ownership, scaling a dental business, avoiding burnout, and designing a life-first business model. Whether you are a new dentist, practice owner, or entrepreneur, this episode provides valuable insights into time freedom, productivity, leadership, and intentional growth.

 

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300. The Fastest Path to $500K a Year in Dentistry

Monday Mar 16, 2026

Monday Mar 16, 2026

Want to know the fastest way to earn $500,000+ as a dental practice owner without working more hours?

In this episode, Dr. Derek Williams from The Lifestyle Practice breaks down the exact math and strategy behind building a high-profit dental practice. Most dentists believe they need more patients, more marketing, or more technology to grow their income—but the truth is that the biggest breakthroughs come from fixing the core bottlenecks in your dental business.

Learn how case acceptance, schedule productivity, dental practice leadership, and efficient overhead management can dramatically increase your production and profit. Dr. Williams explains how a practice collecting $1.25M annually with 60% overhead can generate $500K in income, and why ownership leverage is the key to financial freedom in dentistry.

 

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299. 3 Traits That Turn Average Dentists Into High Earners

Monday Mar 09, 2026

Monday Mar 09, 2026

High-income dentist mindset, dental practice growth strategies, and dentist business success are not about luck—they come from specific habits and skills that top dentists develop.

In this episode, we break down the three traits of high-income dentists that separate average dental practices from highly profitable ones. If you're a dentist who wants to increase dental production, grow a dental practice, improve case acceptance, and build a profitable dental business, this episode will show you what elite dentists consistently do differently.

Dr. Steve Van De Graaff shares insights from 10+ years in dentistry and coaching high-performing dentists, revealing the behaviors, leadership skills, and production mindset that help dentists dramatically increase their income and impact.

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298. Dental Marketing Not Working? Here’s Why

Monday Mar 02, 2026

Monday Mar 02, 2026

Why is your dental marketing not working, even though you're running ads, sending mailers, and spending money every month?

In this episode of the Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt breaks down the real reasons dentists aren't getting new patients, why your dental practice isn't growing, and how internal systems—not just ads—determine your success.

Most dentists think dental marketing means Facebook ads, Google Ads, or direct mail. But the truth is, your dental phone call conversion process, front desk training, scheduling systems, case presentation skills, and treatment acceptance strategy determine whether your marketing works or fails.

If you’ve ever asked:

  • Why are my dental ads not working?

  • Why is my dental practice not growing?

  • How do I get more new patients in my dental clinic?

  • Why are patients not accepting treatment?

  • How do I improve dental case acceptance?

This episode gives you the answers.

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297. How To Make First $1 Million as a Dentist

Monday Feb 23, 2026

Monday Feb 23, 2026

How does a dentist go from student debt to earning their first million in just 18 months?

In this episode, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down the exact strategies, mindset shifts, leadership skills, and business systems that helped him scale his dental practice fast — without burnout, gimmicks, or chasing trends.

This episode dives deep into dental practice management, case acceptance strategies, leadership in dentistry, dental marketing systems, scheduling efficiency, and building a profitable dental business. Instead of focusing on flashy procedures or expensive courses, Derek explains why proper diagnosis, communication skills, team leadership, and focused execution were the real drivers behind his success.

If you’re a dentist, practice owner, or aspiring dental entrepreneur looking to improve dental practice profitability, patient communication, leadership mindset, and work-life balance, this episode is packed with actionable insights.

You’ll learn:

  • How buying a dental practice early changed his financial trajectory
  • The role of coaching in dental business growth
  • Why systems matter more than marketing alone
  • Leadership strategies that transformed team performance
  • How to avoid burnout while scaling a dental career

Whether you’re a new dentist, dental student, or experienced practice owner, this episode provides a clear blueprint for dentistry success, financial independence, and lifestyle design.

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