TLP Podcast For Dentists

By Justin Short, Derek Williams, Steve Van De Graaff, Matt Vogt

What's TLP Podcast For Dentists about?

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

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TLP Podcast For Dentists episodes:

05.13.2024
206. Taking Ownership of Your Team
Why do some owners have great teams and others don't? Why do employees leave? Steve talks about taking full ownership over your team and practice. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast•...
05.07.2024
205. Getting Started in Real Estate with Zach Lemaster
In this episode, Derek and Matt interview Zach Lemaster, optometrist turned Real Estate guru. Zach shares some of his tips for getting started in real estate, as well as his company Rent to Retirement. Link to contact Rent to Retirement:http://landing.renttoretirement.com/go/the_lifestyle_practice Connect with...
05.01.2024
204. LIVE Insights from Derek, Matt, and Steve at the 2024 TLP Partner Retreat
In this episode, Derek, Matt, and Steve sound off live on all things dentistry from their 2024 TLP partner retreat. This extended episode contains all sorts of insights and tips from their experiences in coaching, dentistry, and life. You won't want to...
04.26.2024
203. Netting $500k First Year Out of School: Interview with Dr. Camilo Reynolds
In this episode, Derek interviews long-term client Dr. Camilo Reynolds, who purchased a practice right out of school (2021) and quickly reached for high productivity and high profit. Listen for key insights into his journey. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1...
04.17.2024
202. Flashback: How to Lose Money and End Up Doing Dentistry for Free!
Stop making mistakes; it's time to implement financial policies for your practice! Steve talks about eliminating errors mistakes on the front and back ends. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email Derek...
04.05.2024
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...
04.01.2024
200. Let's Get Moving!
Steve talks about having more urgency in your practice, finances, and health. The time do something is now!
03.19.2024
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,...
03.06.2024
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...
02.27.2024
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...
02.20.2024
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...
02.16.2024
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...
02.09.2024
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...
02.01.2024
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 [email protected] • Email Matt at [email protected] • Email...
01.25.2024
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...
01.18.2024
192. Wish You Could TOUR Your Own Office!?
In this episode, Derek walks you through a tour of your own office to help identify areas of growth and improvement. Listen to this episode on 1X speed and at a time you can take some notes of your thoughts.
01.16.2024
191. A $200k Coach?
In this episode, Derek gets personal and shares his struggles and growth during the last few months. He shares his experience of desiring growth and making the decision to hire a new coach. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access...
01.09.2024
190. Are You Too Nice?
Steve talks about overcoming the hesitancy of some owners to address problems and have difficult conversations. Stop being a people-pleaser! Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email Derek at [email protected] • Email Matt at [email protected] •...
01.01.2024
189. It’s Officially 2024. What Are You Waiting For?
In this episode, Matt talks about the key to making progress toward your goals in the new year. You probably have some things you're looking to accomplish in your personal and professional life that you've been putting off. What are you waiting for?...
12.19.2023
188. Crucial Conversations with Client Dr. Donald Yang
In this episode, Derek interviews client Dr. Donald Yang who practices in California. They dive into his experience in practice ownership, and learning to navigate difficult conversations that lead to growth (with patients and staff). Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1...
12.13.2023
187. How to Get Away from One Tooth Dentistry
4 out of 5 dental appointments are for one tooth! Steve shares ways for you ramp up you production with multiple-tooth dentistry while making life more convenient for patients. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to...
12.06.2023
186. My 5 Year-End Habits to Help You Crush It in 2024
In this episode, Matt shares five key habits he has crafted in his personal and professional life to enter each new year with positive momentum. Take a listen and start your 2024 off with some intention and conviction! Connect with us:• Learn more...
12.02.2023
185. Hear from Actual Mastermind Participants! New Group Starting!
Listen to Derek share his insights from his first mastermind group, participants themselves, and even a clip taken directly from the most recent session. https://tlpacademy.samcart.com/products/tlp-mastermind-2024/ https://thelifestylepractice.com/work-with-us/tlp-mastermind/ Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email...
11.27.2023
184. The 3 Best Decisions I Made as a Dental Practice Owner
In this episode, Derek shares the 3 BEST DECISIONS he made during his time as a dental practice owner. You might be surprised what they are. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast•...
11.21.2023
183. Two Statistics that Every Dentist MUST Know
Steve shares two alarming statistics that you should know about dentistry. Take action to beat the odds! Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email Derek at [email protected] • Email Matt at [email protected] • Email Steve...
11.14.2023
182. What a Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Treatment Planning
This episode is chock full of information and strategies you can implement today in your practice! Matt discusses the book Never Split the Difference: Negotiating As If Your Life Depended On It, by former FBI hostage negotiator Chris Voss. The strategies in the...
11.06.2023
181. Are you Capitalizing on Capitalism? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself
In this episode, Derek shares some advantages that you should be taking advantage of living in a society of capitalism. He relates some of his experiences in visiting US historical sites. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP...
11.01.2023
180. Less Stress and Higher Numbers through Better Scheduling
Your schedule is your game plan for consistent production and smooth days. Steve shares key tips you can implement right away. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email Derek at [email protected] • Email Matt...
10.24.2023
179. A Real Example of EXPLOSIVE Growth (Matt’s Startup Mini-Series, Ep. 7)
In this episode, Matt wraps up his startup mini-series with a case study of a recent client who experienced explosive growth in his practice from Day 1. He also discusses what he would have changed in his own practice if he...
10.17.2023
178. 3 Most Common Mistakes Practice Owners are Making
In this episode, Derek lays out the 3 most common mistakes he sees practice owners making. Listen and see if any of these apply to you and how to change and improve. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get...
10.11.2023
177. To Get What You Want, DESERVE What You Want!
Steve talks about the only sure way to get things in your practice and in life... which is to deserve them. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast• Email...
10.02.2023
176. 3 Leadership Strategies You Can Implement TODAY (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 6)
In this episode, Matt talks about three effective leadership strategies for your startup or growing practice. He also discusses the single BEST thing he ever did to boost the team culture in his office. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access...
09.26.2023
175. 7 Ways I Use Chat GPT For Higher Production
In this episode, Derek details the different ways he's found ChatGPT to be helpful in his professional life. You don't want to miss this episode! Listening and adapting will save you several hours a month on tasks! Connect with us:• Learn...
09.19.2023
174. You’re a Lot Closer to Your Dreams Than You Think
Don't think of your dreams as something far away Steve talks about how taking massive action can get you where you want to be right now. Connect with us:• Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching• Get access to TLP Academy• Suscribe to...
09.11.2023
173. An Update of Life on the Road: Embracing Freedom and Coaching Triumphs - A Lifestyle Practice Podcast Special
In this episode, Derek answers some common questions about his change to traveling and living in an RV. He shares general updates about his life, some challenges, and some break throughs in coaching. We are also very excited to announce that...
09.05.2023
172. Eliminate the MOST EXPENSIVE Thing in Your Office (+ TLP Mastermind Launch!)
In this episode, Matt talks about the most expensive thing in your practice, an EMPTY CHAIR, and how to eliminate it with different financial strategies to drive growth. We are also very excited to announce that sign-ups for our next TLP...
08.29.2023
171. 4 Insurance Mistakes That Are Costing You
Steve shares common mistakes in dealing with insurances that may be costing you a lot of money. Learn how to fix and avoid them.
08.22.2023
170. Empowering Dental Success: A $1 Million Boost for New York Practice
In this episode, Derek interviews two of his clients that practice together in New York, discussing steps they've taken to add approximately $1M to their yearly collections. Dr's Ross and Spenser Morgan (also brothers) talk about their challenges and triumphs...
08.17.2023
169. Staff Your Startup for Success! (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 5)
In this episode, Matt continues his startup practice mini-series talking about staffing for startups. Who should you hire? When should you hire them? How the heck do you start building a team culture? The answers are all in this episode!
08.09.2023
168. 3 Thought Errors Robbing your Happiness and Holding Back your Business
We have biases and thought errors hardwired in our brains! Steve talks about how to replace the thought cycles that rob you of happiness and hold you back in your business.
08.02.2023
167. My TOP 10 Books for Practice Owners! READ ALL 10!
In this episode, Derek shares his top 10 books for running a dental practice. He shares some of the lessons from each book and how they were meaningful to him. Don't miss this episode! This can help you decide what...
07.25.2023
166. Three Tips to Increase Production Right Now
Steve shares three things you can do today for an immediate boost in production.
07.18.2023
165. THREE KEYS to Successful Marketing (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 4)
In this episode, Matt continues his startup practice mini-series talking about marketing: one of the most important things that contribute to the success or failure of a practice. He describes three keys for successful startup marketing and discusses how to organize...
07.04.2023
164. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: Life on the Open Road
In this episode, Derek wraps up his series on exiting clinical dentistry. He answers listeners questions about making the decision to sell, finding fulfillment without a 'job', and how he envisions his life in the future.
06.27.2023
163. Say Goodbye to DIY
Do you have a lot on your plate? Stop doing everything yourself. Steve talks about how you can make more while doing less.
06.20.2023
162. Designing the Practice of Your Dreams + Equipment and Supply Hacks (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 3)
In this episode, Matt continues his startup practice mini-series by talking about practice design and common pitfalls to avoid when creating the layout for your office. You can't change the design of your practice once you've built it, and making sure it's...
06.13.2023
161. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: The Vision
Derek continues in his series. First, with an introduction to our newest service, a MASTERMIND GROUP. Listen for details. This is Derek's favorite episode in this series, where he discusses his vision for an incredible life, and how that actually negatively...
06.05.2023
160: How to Grow Your Practice and Know When You Have ”ENOUGH”
Justin and Matt take a deep dive into the growth of Matt's practice over the years and how he's determined what is "enough" growth for his office and his lifestyle. They discuss many different aspects of growing a practice in 2023, including...
06.03.2023
159. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: First Year of Practice Ownership
This is the second episode in a series, where Derek reflects on his journey, sharing the steps he took to achieve financial independence at age 35. In this episode, Derek shares the details of his first year in practice ownership:...
05.31.2023
158. How I Walked Away From Hands On Dentistry at 35: Pre Graduation
This is the first episode in a series of episodes, where Derek tries to really open up and share the steps he took to reach financial independence at age 35. In this episode, he goes back to the days before...

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TLP Podcast For Dentists episodes:

206. Taking Ownership of Your Team

205. Getting Started in Real Estate with Zach Lemaster

204. LIVE Insights from Derek, Matt, and Steve at the 2024 TLP Partner Retreat

203. Netting $500k First Year Out of School: Interview with Dr. Camilo Reynolds

202. Flashback: How to Lose Money and End Up Doing Dentistry for Free!

201. Steady but Aggressive First Year Growth as Owners: Dr.s Cole Simpson and Greg Vesta

200. Let's Get Moving!

199. Frontload the Work to Craft the Life of Your Dreams

198. Transforming a Medicaid Acquisition to FFS Practice with Dr. Radha Patel

197. TLP Partner Round Table: Thank You Justin!

196. One THOUSAND New Patients in Five Months (w/ Dr. Jay Erickson)

196. One THOUSAND New Patients in Five Months (w/ Dr. Jay Erickson)

195. Transform Your Practice by LISTENING

194. Don't Listen to the Naysayers

193. Are Self-Limiting Beliefs Holding You Back?

192. Wish You Could TOUR Your Own Office!?

191. A $200k Coach?

190. Are You Too Nice?

189. It’s Officially 2024. What Are You Waiting For?

188. Crucial Conversations with Client Dr. Donald Yang

187. How to Get Away from One Tooth Dentistry

186. My 5 Year-End Habits to Help You Crush It in 2024

185. Hear from Actual Mastermind Participants! New Group Starting!

184. The 3 Best Decisions I Made as a Dental Practice Owner

183. Two Statistics that Every Dentist MUST Know

182. What a Hostage Negotiator Can Teach You About Treatment Planning

181. Are you Capitalizing on Capitalism? 3 Questions to Ask Yourself

180. Less Stress and Higher Numbers through Better Scheduling

179. A Real Example of EXPLOSIVE Growth (Matt’s Startup Mini-Series, Ep. 7)

178. 3 Most Common Mistakes Practice Owners are Making

177. To Get What You Want, DESERVE What You Want!

176. 3 Leadership Strategies You Can Implement TODAY (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 6)

175. 7 Ways I Use Chat GPT For Higher Production

174. You’re a Lot Closer to Your Dreams Than You Think

173. An Update of Life on the Road: Embracing Freedom and Coaching Triumphs - A Lifestyle Practice Podcast Special

172. Eliminate the MOST EXPENSIVE Thing in Your Office (+ TLP Mastermind Launch!)

171. 4 Insurance Mistakes That Are Costing You

170. Empowering Dental Success: A $1 Million Boost for New York Practice

169. Staff Your Startup for Success! (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 5)

168. 3 Thought Errors Robbing your Happiness and Holding Back your Business

167. My TOP 10 Books for Practice Owners! READ ALL 10!

166. Three Tips to Increase Production Right Now

165. THREE KEYS to Successful Marketing (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 4)

164. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: Life on the Open Road

163. Say Goodbye to DIY

162. Designing the Practice of Your Dreams + Equipment and Supply Hacks (Matt’s Startup Practice Mini-Series, Ep. 3)

161. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: The Vision

160: How to Grow Your Practice and Know When You Have ”ENOUGH”

159. How I Walked Away From Dentistry at 35: First Year of Practice Ownership

158. How I Walked Away From Hands On Dentistry at 35: Pre Graduation