Are you ignoring the most effective shot in your financial planning arsenal? In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese and Ryan discuss how to rethink your approach to personal spending by using the money-ball analytics behind the NBA’s recent 3-point shooting revolution. And this is no boring, painful discussion about “budgeting.” Reese and Ryan deliver hope-inspiring advice on how to use effective financial planning to live a more enjoyable life both now, and in the future.

More referrals, fewer no-shows and higher case acceptance? It’s not too good to be true. Dr. Chris Phelps, a best-selling author and the only dentist with Cialdini Method Certified Trainer credentials, is Reese’s special guest on this episode of Dentist Money™. In this show he and Reese explore six ways to positively persuade people when they’re making decisions. As a practice owner, knowing these techniques can help you create a more productive office environment—and build your practice as you get more patients to say “yes” to treatment.

You’ve seen the headlines: “Bull Market!” Or, “A Bear is lurking!” What do these two terms really mean for your investments? It’s time for another round of listener questions on this episode of Dentist Money™. Are we in a Bull market? How do you know it’s a Bear market? Reese and Ryan help define these overused terms, and show how a long- or short-term investment attitude really shapes the definition. And since they’re defining terms, they also discuss net worth, how it’s measured, and where you might expect yours to be at different points in your career. Finally, Reese and Ryan have a few thoughts on HSA strategies—and how that medical savings opportunity can fit into your retirement planning.

Learn how to maximize profit for each patient who comes through your door. In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese interviews Dr. Rich Madow, co-founder of The Madow Center for Dental Practice Success, host of TBSE (The Best Seminar Ever), successful author, highly-entertaining speaker, and award-winning composer. Reese and Rich offer practical solutions to many of the issues you face as a practice owner, from how to increase profits to how to ensure your team works well together. We promise a good time—and some great insight into what it takes to run a successful practice.

What do sharks, snakes, surfing, and mosquitoes have in common? In this episode of Dentist Money™ you’ll find out as Reese and Ryan talk about scary things that make you worry at the expense of other things you should be more concerned about. Of course the focus is on investing and how your fears might affect your future, but there’s nothing like a great analogy to get a good discussion rolling. Take a closer look at your financial fears, you may be obsessing about the wrong thing.

What’s the relationship between patient volume and practice growth? In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese interviews Dr. Bruce Baird, practicing dentist and Founder and President of the Productive Dentist Academy. If you think being more productive means increasing your speed and adding more patients, you need to hear Dr. Baird’s practical advice. He’s helped thousands of dentists improve their productivity—and they’ve done it while working fewer hours. Listen as Reese gets Dr. Baird to share his recipe for increasing collections without working yourself into the ground.

Are you struggling with the same financial challenges as other dentists? Reese recently posted a survey in a popular online dental forum asking dentists what they were most concerned about when it came to their finances. In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese and Ryan share the results of the poll and shed light on the two most popular responses. Take a second to think about the source of your financial stress, and then listen to see if you’re in good company. The results might surprise you.

In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese interviews Dr. Chris Salierno, chief editor of Dental Economics magazine and international lecturer. You’ll hear why the days of passive practice ownership are over. You’ll also learn about resources that can help you think more strategically and improve your business model. Plus, Reese and Chris have fun covering a few typical dentist issues in a fast paced lightning round.

Does it make sense for you to invest like big pension fund managers? The answer may surprise you. In this episode of Dentist Money™ Reese and Ryan take a close look at how investments for large endowments are managed. You’ll hear about the mix of assets in these portfolios, and you’ll learn how “alternative” investments have played into their strategies. Most importantly, you’ll discover if it makes sense for you to follow suit with your own investments.

Are you creating a network of experts to help you build a successful practice? According to the Dental Amigos, Robert Montgomery and Dr. Paul Goodman, “Dentistry can be a lonely profession without good friends.” In this fast-paced episode of Dentist Money™, Reese, Robert, and Paul cover everything from servicing student debt to DSO’s to startup vs acquisition. And you’ll want to hear The Dental Amigos explain why networking is so critical to today’s successful practice. Plus, Reese pulls out a Dentist Money™ favorite—the Lightning Round.

Reese and Ryan knock out another round of questions on this Q&A episode of Dentist Money™. Hear their advice on what to look for in companies that provide after-tax investment services. And, in the always a “hot topic” category, you’ll hear them discuss the trade offs between paying down debt versus building liquidity. Plus, there’s a new wrinkle in this episode as Reese and Ryan pull quotes from a social media discussion on the same topic—so you’ll hear how other dentists view the debt and liquidity conversation.

Are you getting through to your staff? Learn communication skills that deliver rapid results. Katherine Eitel Belt is CEO of LionSpeak, a communications coaching company, and she is Reese’s guest on this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show. An international keynote speaker, author and coach, Katherine is known for her non-traditional approach to leadership and team building. Listen as she shares her unique viewpoint — one that can help you become a better leader and get you on the same page with your staff and patients. More importantly, you’ll find out how Katherine’s suggestions can help you put your business on a solid growth path.

It’s time for Reese to take the hot seat as we switch things up a bit for this episode of Dentist Money™. Dr. Russell Kirk takes the lead and interviews Reese for The Business of Dentistry podcast. Enjoy a different point-of-view as Dr. Kirk asks the questions and Reese offers his advice. And Reese has plenty to share with ideas on how a well-planned financial strategy can make a huge difference to both your practice and your preparation for retirement.

Do you remember completing a risk assessment the last time you set up an investment account? Did it really set your savings plan on the right trajectory, or did it simply cover your advisor’s butt in case you weren’t happy with the eventual returns? In this episode of Dentist Money™, Reese & Ryan talk about an Element called Equity Rate from our periodic table of financial indicators. They explain why traditional risk assessment tools fall short of measuring your investment needs, and how they miss the mark when it comes to creating the right balance of stocks and bonds in your portfolio.

Do wealthy people offer the best financial advice? What benefits should I offer my employees? Remodel my home or buy a new one – what’s the right choice? Reese and Ryan tackle these three questions on this Q&A episode of Dentist Money™. You’ll hear Ryan list four types of people Forbes says you should avoid taking advice from — it might surprise you. And you’ll find out what other group practices do when it comes to employee benefits. Plus, Reese has a lot to say about buying or remodeling as he recently went through that decision himself.

What path should you take to practice ownership – start-up or acquisition? For the past decade Jayme Amos has coached numerous dentists on how to achieve greater satisfaction from practicing dentistry. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Jayme shares with Reese how personality traits should be factored into business decisions. And he discusses the important differences between starting a practice from scratch, or purchasing an existing practice. As an expert on work/life integration, Jayme also has some suggestions on how you can build a practice that reflects your personal values.

By ignoring your office retirement plan, are you making a seven-figure mistake? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Reese and Ryan talk about qualified retirement plans and why a yearly review makes such a huge difference. You’ll hear why the cheapest 401(k) provider may not really be the least expensive. And, you’ll find out how to avoid getting surprised by employee plan fiduciary responsibilities and liabilities from falling on you, which occurs more often than you think.

It’s one of the biggest problems that keeps struggling practices from succeeding. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Patty Ricard, dental practice manager, consultant and life coach, addresses a common issue in office management, and shares her keys for your practice to reach peak performance. She talks with Reese about what methods you can use to build better patient and team loyalty – and why instituting just a few changes can lead to more profitability.

How will you create cash flow that requires minimal effort? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Reese and Ryan discuss something people love to daydream about – passive income. You’ll hear how real estate measures up to other passive income options and learn about the two main components of passive income. And you’ll find out what it means to harvest your assets correctly in order to make them last longer.

How did this dentist go from associate to a 28-operatory multi-speciality practice? In this episode of Dentist Money™, Reese interviews Dr. David Bender who shares how he expanded his services and built such a large scale operation. Dr. Bender talks about the financing decisions he faced, DSO versus private practice considerations, partnership agreements, and how personality plays into business decisions.

Is there a “right way” to pay your family members through your business? When is it the right time to hire a financial advisor? Should I start a private practice? All three of these questions have something in common. They’re the topics discussed on this Q&A episode of Dentist Money™. Reese and Ryan give their advice on what tax saving vehicles to use when paying kids; they discuss the right timing for hiring a financial advisor; plus they share their reasons why opening a private practice isn’t necessarily the right choice for every dentist.

What do guinea worms, selfies, and sharks have to with behavioral finance? You’ll be surprised how they fit together in this fascinating episode of Dentist Money™. Reese Harper, CFP® welcomes Dr. Daniel Crosby, psychologist, behavioral finance expert, and New York Times best-selling author of The Laws of Wealth. Their discussion covers a variety of behaviors that affect the way people invest. Find out how your investment decisions might be distorted by your own emotions.

How does practice equity fit into your overall asset mix? As you build your net worth, do you consider how much your practice will contribute to your retirement? In this Dentist Money™ Show, Reese and Ryan explain how to prioritize your practice in relation to other assets like real estate, investments, and retirement accounts. They also explain how growth of one asset type can lead to growth of another.

It could be the #1 question on dentist’s minds: “How will the growth of DSOs affect my practice?” In this Dentist Money™ interview from the Dental Success Summit, Reese Harper, CFP® welcomes attorney Brian Colao, Director of Dykema’s Dental Service Organizations Industry Group. Brian represents several DSO venture capitalists and shares his view on the DSO business model compared to solo, multi-location, and group practices. He explains when it makes sense to transition to a DSO, how ownership structure differs from traditional practices, and the implications of selling to a DSO buyer versus a private practitioner.

What would happen if health issues prevented you from practicing dentistry? Would your current disability policy keep you afloat? In this episode of Dentist Money™, Reese & Ryan discuss a financial indicator from the Elements® table called Insurance Rate, and the performance benchmarks calculated during a recent analysis for Dentist Advisors clients. They touch on a few considerations for life insurance coverage, and dive deep into the features and definitions within disability policies that can have a major impact on a dentist’s financial security.