Victoria Daugherty, a general dentist from St. Louis, shares her journey of transitioning from an associate dentist to owning her own practice. After 15 years of working as an associate, she realized she wanted more control over her career and lifestyle. With the support of a coaching company, Blatchford Solutions, she gained the confidence to purchase a dental practice and implement effective systems that improved her work-life balance and patient experience. Victoria discusses the importance of setting goals, the challenges of going out of network with insurance, and the positive impact on her practice and personal life.