TLP 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. Ready to work with us? Visit thelifestylepractice.com for more information

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Monday Oct 13, 2025

279. From Coast to Coast: Derek’s Reflections on a 2-Year RV Life

Monday Oct 13, 2025

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Steve Van de Graaff interviews Dr. Derek Williams about what life was really like after selling his practice and hitting the road full-time with his family. Derek shares the fears, logistics, and challenges of RV life with five kids, along with the deep rewards—stronger family relationships, personal growth, and a new perspective on freedom. They discuss what it feels like to step away from clinical dentistry, how to find fulfillment after financial independence, and why chasing growth may be the ultimate goal.

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

Monday Oct 06, 2025

278. Roadmap to FI: Preparing to Exit Clinical on Your Terms

Monday Oct 06, 2025

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams and Dr. Steve Van de Graaff open up about the vision, planning, and mindset that allowed them to sell their practices and take extended time away with their families.

They share the early influences that shaped their career goals, the numbers and strategies that made financial independence possible, and the emotional challenge of actually pulling the trigger.

Whether you dream of early financial freedom or simply want more balance, this conversation offers insights on building a practice that supports your ideal lifestyle—both now and in the future.

Friday Oct 03, 2025

277. No Broker, No Problem: My Playbook for Selling a Dental Practice

Friday Oct 03, 2025

In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down exactly how he sold his dental practice without a broker—what he did, why he did it, and what he’d change.

Derek covers building a bank-ready prospectus (financials, KPIs, payer mix), where and how he marketed the listing (FB groups, classifieds, ADA Marketplace), keeping anonymity (NDAs, separate email), and running negotiations when you’re representing yourself.

He also compares private-dentist buyers vs. DSOs, talks timing (why not being in a rush matters), transition terms, real estate flexibility, and the role of a flat-fee attorney.

Whether you’re considering a DIY sale or debating a broker, you’ll leave with a clear framework and practical next steps.

Monday Sep 22, 2025

276. Stop Talking About Teeth!

Monday Sep 22, 2025

In this episode, Matt shows you how to cut through the dental jargon and focus on what patients really care about. Stop talking about teeth and start connecting with the human in front of you... their wants, desires, and problems. When you do, both your practice and your fulfillment will skyrocket.

Monday Sep 15, 2025

275. "They Just Can't Get It Right!"

Monday Sep 15, 2025

Stop complaining about your team and start teaching them. Steve shares solid lessons to help you create a team that makes your life easier, not harder.

Monday Sep 08, 2025

274. From FIRE to First Week Owner: The Fast-Track Path to Freedom

Monday Sep 08, 2025

New owner. New mindset. Zero panic. In this candid conversation, Derek sits down with a brand new owner to unpack how a 20-year-old’s discovery of FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) shaped his entire path through dental school, associateship, and a swift, strategic leap into ownership.

He shares how he maximized clinical reps in school (hello molar endo and wisdom teeth), evaluated practices with a clear freedom-first lens, and landed a rare small-town, low-competition office outside Dallas. You’ll hear the exact factors he prioritized (fixed costs, saturation, collections), why he chose coaching with TLP to compress his timeline, and how he handled week one with a “change nothing, learn everything” approach—using curiosity and “strong opinions, weakly held” to identify true root problems (documentation, over-spending on supplies, collections discipline) without rattling the team or patients.

Whether you’re a student, associate, or on the brink of ownership, this episode is a blueprint for moving fast and smart.

What you’ll learn:

How a FIRE mindset clarifies clinical, career, and ownership decisions

The simple filter used to evaluate practices (competition, fixed costs, collections)

Why saying “no” a lot makes it easy to pounce on the right deal

A calm, high-trust playbook for your first weeks as an owner (“change nothing, ask why”)

Where passive leadership hides in the numbers (supplies %, lab %, collections rate) and how to spot it

Highlights:

Discovering FIRE and choosing dentistry with the end in mind

Maximizing clinical exposure in school (be in clinic 8–5; study after)

From associate to owner: doing the math, then committing

Due diligence in saturated markets and why small-town sites can win big

Week-one leadership: reassure the team, observe, document, then prioritize

Back-office fixes that move the needle: documentation, insurance, discounts, CareCredit/process cleanup

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Reach out to Derek at: derek@thelifestylepractice.com

Monday Sep 01, 2025

273. Closing the Backdoor: The Importance of Retaining Patients

Monday Sep 01, 2025

In this episode, we explore why retaining patients is just as important as attracting new ones. Matt shares a real-world case where a patient nearly slipped out the “back door” mid-treatment, highlighting the risks to both patient care and the practice. You’ll learn simple, repeatable steps to protect your work, improve continuity of care, and keep patients engaged through treatment completion.

Monday Aug 25, 2025

272. How to Manage It All Without Losing Yourself

Monday Aug 25, 2025

In this episode of the Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Steve Van DeGraff shares valuable insights and strategies to help dentists achieve better work-life balance. Amidst juggling responsibilities as a dentist, business owner, and parent, Dr. Van DeGraff offers practical tips to stay present, take decisive action, seek mentorship, and prioritize effectively. Tune in to learn how to prevent work from creeping into personal life, manage stress, and improve both professional and personal well-being.

Monday Aug 18, 2025

271. 5 Moves to Win Your First Year of Ownership

Monday Aug 18, 2025

Buying a practice can feel like stepping onto a moving treadmill set at full speed. Most new owners scramble to fix the wrong problems, burn out their team, and miss the opportunities right in front of them.

In this episode, Derek shares the five action items that separate thriving first-year owners from the ones barely keeping up. These aren’t theory — they’re hard-won lessons from his own journey and from coaching over 50 dentists through acquisitions. One of them might be the very thing you’re overlooking right now.

Monday Aug 11, 2025

270. Speed Wins: Why Fast Action Separates High Performers from Everyone Else

Monday Aug 11, 2025

Speed is the secret weapon of the most successful dentists. In this episode, Matt breaks down why fast action leads to faster growth and how hesitation kills momentum. If you’re ready to stop overthinking and start executing, this one’s for you.