Financial Flossing

Steven Hatcher DDSFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 013- The Mindset DifferenceDr. Hatcher dedicated his career to improving the lives of patients by providing exceptional smiles. He has created a patient-centered practice with an emphasis on personalized attention. Dr. Hatcher knows that good oral health requires a lifetime commitment to diligent care. He develops lasting relationships to help patients maintain long-term oral wellness.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:How Dr. Hatcher turned his military service into a career in dentistryThe philosophy of comprehensive dentistryWhy sales skills are important, no matter the line of workWhy investing in yourself is the best ROI there isLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gary HeldtFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 012- Exploring the Modern Tax LandscapeGary D. Heldt, Jr., CPA is the owner of Small Business Advisors in Gambrills, Maryland, serving clients in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, DC. He has more than 30 years of experience providing business owners and individual clients with a wide range of accounting and consulting services. Prior to opening his own firm, Gary worked in accounting at several companies and non-profit organizations.  While Gary earned the designation of Premier Tax Coach in Anne Arundel County, tax preparation is just a small part of what he does. He says if you only prepare taxes, you’re just recording a client’s history. Gary believes in helping his clients write their tax future, by making their business stronger and advancing themselves financially. Gary has grown Small Business Advisors exponentially and retained nearly 95% of all clients by providing the highest quality and responsive service. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why a CPA should be more than just a “history reporter”Dispelling some common myths of tax planningPutting tax terminology in layman’s termsSuccess stories from Gary’s clientsConnect with Gary:https://sbadvisors.cc/(410) 721-6000LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gary-d-heldt-jr-388a051/PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/grow-your-business-and-grow-your-wealth/id1521874291YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnvcP_XPHPFe1sQvMML-G_wLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seth PeabodyFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 011- More Than a History Reporter: the Importance of a Good CPASeth Peabody CPA is managing partner at iTxRe in Tucker, Georgia. The firm’s mission is to help clients reach their financial goals by providing high value services in a proactive environment, assisting businesses and individuals with annual income tax. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why a dentist’s CPA ought to be present and pro-active- not a “history reporter”Legal and smart ways to lower your tax bracketWhat to avoid when purchasing large equipmentThe importance of realizing the big picture implications of paying taxesConnect with Seth:https://www.itxre.com/about-usLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sethpeabodydds/FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/iTxReLLC/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark JohnsonFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 010- Managing Student Loan Debt in DentistryMark Johnson is a 30-year veteran of the investment and financial planning industry, and a pioneer in helping emerging dental professionals with student loan repayment strategies.He is based in the Greater St. Louis area and is founder of StudentLoansRx.com. The company’s goal is to help men and women develop plans to tackle their student loan debt in the context of an overall financial plan.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Unpacking some of the complexities of paying student loans as a new dentistWho you should trust to help you manage your debtMaking a loan payment planGrowing in financial literacy, especially what they don’t tell you in dentistry schoolConnect with Mark:https://www.studentloansrx.com/teamLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-johnson-089951180/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Ryan RichardFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 009- Financial Savvy in DentistryDr. Richard is originally from Ocala, Fla., and did his undergrad studies at Furman University. He is a graduate of the University of Louisville School of Dentistry and the Nova Southeastern University College of Dental Medicine. He is board-certified in orthodontics and dento-facial orthopedics and now practices at Family Orthodontics in the Atlanta area.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The benefits of being an associateThe rising prominence of private equity and DSOWho to rely on for tax and financial advice, and whyThe importance of emergency funds and liquid capitalConnect with Dr. Richard Website: https://www.familyorthodontics.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/familybraces/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/familybracesLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lorianne IsaacsonFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 008- Powered by People: Importance of Office CulturePersonnel Matters was founded by Lorianne Isaacson in 2009, after observing executives and business owners spend far too much time in the minutia of their business, firefighting and working reactively, rather than working proactively. Her clients range from healthcare to construction, and even those seeking large valuations, spanning across the United States. Whatever the business, whatever the model and whatever the challenge, the Personnel Matters philosophy dramatically improves business systems and processes, resolves the man-made stresses preventing growth, and ultimately – Achieves Stability.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:The importance of having an office manager who is in sync with your goals for your practiceWays to implement a system that eases the stress of office managementMethods of hiring and retaining staff, and how to avoid alienating themEstablishing expectations and great relationships with your staffConnect with Lorianne:http://www.achievestability.com/about.htmlLINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lorianne-isaacson-1569857/FACEBOOK: https://m.facebook.com/AchieveStability/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Robert UeberFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 007- Grow It Until You Sell It: Financial Tips for Your PracticeToday’s guest, Dr. Ueber, is a true veteran of the dental industry. He practiced for 31 years and owned 3 dental practices in and around Fort Wayne, Indiana. Now retired, he started a dental assisting school 5 years ago and he also started a finance company for dental treatment. He currently resides in Fort Wayne, where his involvements include real estate and residential assisted living. Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Modernizing your practice in a changing worldWays to maintain a growth mindset when facing challengesMarketing methods for dentistsTips for buying new equipment for your officeLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Luke PowellFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 006 Consistent Income Higher Than Expenses: Financial Health in the Dentistry IndustryDr. Powell is a native of Huntsville, Alabama, where he now runs Hazel Green Dental. He’s a graduate of Auburn University and the UAB School of Dentistry in Birmingham and says that excellent dental care is one of the keys to overall health.Listen to this informative Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and ways to find balance between practicing dentistry, raising a family, managing finances, and more unexpected hurdles that dentists clear every day.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why location matters in marketingHow trusting relationships with professional advisors can take your practice to the next levelTips on managing cash flow and saving on purchasesWhen to rely on the wisdom of your mentorsConnect with Dr. Powell Website:  https://www.hazelgreendental.com/Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/HazelGreenDental/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Stan KinderFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 005- Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About DSOsStan Kinder of Everything DSO has more than 42 years of experience in the health care field in both the public and private sectors in management and senior management positions with involvement in dentistry reaching as far back as 1981. He has been an independent practice management consultant and practice broker and most recently within the DSO industry as a senior executive responsible for growing the organization through practice affiliations. Over the course of his career, he has been involved directly in practice transactions exceeding $200 million and indirectly involved in another $200 million in funded purchases as a consultant or broker assisting dentists in transitioning their ownership, and as a buyer on behalf of DSO entities. He has experience in virtually every aspect of transitioning dental ownership over the past two decades.He hold an undergraduate degree from Johns Hopkins University and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from Boston University, graduating with high honors.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:What is a DSO, and why are they buying up dental practices?How did Stan become the “DSO Whisperer?”How to get the best out of a deal with a DSOFinancial tips for recent dental school graduatesConnect with Stan:https://www.everythingdso.com/(703) 298-1690LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-kinder-386ba0158/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Graig PrestiFinancial Flossing: Guiding Dental Professionals to a Brighter Future with Ross Brannon Episode 004- Modern Marketing: How to Get Noticed in the Digital AgeGraig Presti is an award-winning marketing expert, founder, and CEO of Local Search For Dentists® (LSFD). LSFD has ranked on the national Inc. Magazine Top 500/5000 Fastest Growing Companies list for the fourth year in a row, and only 10% of businesses have achieved this. This means LSFD has been recognized four times as one of the most reputable, fastest growing, and most successful companies in the country. The main reason for their success is the direct success of their clients.LSFD’s proprietary dental marketing systems have helped thousands of dentists achieve more freedom, greater new patient numbers, and the ability to reach their income goals.Listen to this information-packed Financial Flossing episode about the unique challenges faced by dental professionals and why they must focus on the health of their practice, not just the health of their patients.Here is what to expect on this week’s show:Why a big online marketing presence is more important than everWays to navigate your practice in a vaccinated worldKnowing when to rely on advisors and marketers, and which problems they can help you solve The importance of staying courageous in an ever-shifting landscapeConnect with Graig:https://www.localsearchfordentists.com/LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graigprestiFACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/localsearchfordentists/Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices