The Dentist Money Show | Financial Planning & Wealth Management

Is putting money into stocks more like gambling than investing? While there are those who believe that's true, seasoned investors will explain how investing over a long period skews the expected outcome in favor of the investor. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt illustrate how you can alter your investment odds to come out ahead—just like Vegas casinos do. Need answers to y...

Close to 54,000 Americans will be diagnosed with oral cancer this year. By encouraging patients to add a simple oral cancer screening light exam with their traditional head and neck oral exam, you can help reduce that number. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Amber Young of OralCancerCause.org about oral cancer and why there's a need to raise awareness. Need answers to yo...

Starting a business may be easier than ever before. Not much stands in the way of a dentist who believes they have the golden solution to a unique problem. But while startup obstacles are few, numerous roadblocks remain. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Vivik Kinra about hurdles he has faced as he builds two new dental software companies. Need answers to your financial q...

Have you considered offering aesthetic beauty procedures at your practice? Non-invasive treatments for things like pigmentation lesions and acne are becoming increasingly popular and helping dentists add to their bottom line. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Sally Bevans, VP at Sinclair Viora, who details why dentists and aesthetics are a good match. Need answers to your...

With inflation and rising interest rates, the economy has become front page news and people are asking about what they can do to protect their finances. On this listener Q&A episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt offer their view on how much emergency cash to keep on hand, what to look for in a CPA, and whether you should stop investing in today's erratic market. Need answers to your fi...

The right advisor can play a pivotal role in helping you make smart financial decisions. But how can you know who to listen to and who you can trust? To give you a better idea about the differences between financial advisors, on this Dentist Money™ Show Ryan and Taylor Sutterfield illustrate how commission-based, dually-registered, and fiduciary advisors differ from each other.  Need answers to yo...

Building a practice is not easy. You worry about billing services, insurance management, overhead, business consulting, marketing, collections, human resources, and more. One entrepreneur wants to help you solve it all. On this Dentist Money™ Show Ryan interviews Dr. Scott Leune of Breakaway Seminar whose vision has guided thousands of practices to greater profitability. Need answers to your finan...

Divorce has legal, financial, property, and custody issues that can seem so complicated—and deeply emotional—that people avoid talking about it. After putting it off for seven years, the Dentist Money™ Show thought it was time to give the subject some attention as Ryan welcomes attorney Marco Brown, of Brown Family Law. Divorces happen. Here are some things you should know.  Need answers to your f...

Outside sources are constantly bombarding our brains with a barrage of information intended to influence us to make snap decisions. Unfortunately, when it comes to your money, quick decisions can have serious consequences. On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt look at what can prevent you from making hasty choices that end up being detrimental to your financial health. Need answers to your fi...

You may not need Pink Floyd's "New car, caviar, four star, daydream, think I'll buy me a football team, or, I'm in the high-fidelity first-class traveling set, I think I need a Lear jet." But what pricey things bring you happiness? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt ask the Dentist Advisors Facebook Group about what lavish purchases they've made that brought them joy. Need answers to your...

More and more practices are being purchased by them—and one in five dentists under the age of 35 is now working for one—so what's up with DSOs? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Sara Stock of Stock Legal, a firm that provides legal expertise to DSOs. Take a peek behind the curtain to see where the money comes from and why equity-backed practices are trending.  Need answers to your finan...

Can you really know what's best for your financial health when the media skews the truth to improve ratings and generate more clicks?  On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt, and Jake introduce a new segment where they look into current financial news and uncover trends that can make a difference as you navigate financial decisions. Need answers to your financial questions but not ready for a ful...

For decades financial advisors were defined by a business model that focused on selling products. Today many advisors, like dentists, are diagnosing a client's financial health before offering a full treatment plan. On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan, Matt, and Taylor Sutterfield, CFP®, discuss why more advisors are now building client relationships based on trust. Need answers to your financial qu...

The President has what has been called the toughest job in the world. But how much do his decisions affect the stock market? The economy? Commodity prices? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt quiz Rabih Dimachki, Dentist Advisors' Investment Operations Manager, on the power of the President. When it comes to fiscal and monetary policies, where does the economic buck stop? Need answers to yo...

Dentists generally can invest in these asset classes: their practice (private business), real estate, and public markets. You're already invested in your practice and location, to balance your assets, here's why you need stocks.  On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt welcome Jake Elm, CFP® to talk about why stocks should be a part of your investments as you build wealth. Need answers to your...

You like being your own boss, but is there a way to still feel independent and leverage the economies of scale available through large dental groups? On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan interviews Dr. V—Chris Villanueva—founder of MB2 Dental. Chris explains how to get operations help when needed, compete with the big boys on pricing, and still maintain control of your practice.

When the stock market looks to be spiraling down, should you stop investing then watch from the sidelines and start investing again when things recover? With today's unsettled economy, it's a question many people are asking. On this Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt welcome Will Gochnour, CFP® to talk about investor behavior and strategies for investing during turbulent times. Need answers to you...

On this Dentist Money™ Show, which was recorded live, Ryan, Matt, and Rabih answer questions about what's happening in today's financial world. Inflation, stagflation, real estate trends, and what historically happens to stock prices during a recession are all discussed. Plus, learn about the new Dentist Money Membership—an announcement you don't want to miss. Need answers to your financial questi...

The decisions you make prior to purchasing a practice have long-term implications. That's why knowing which practice model fits your vision is so crucial. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan talks with Dr. Richard Low and dental student Andrew Clingan of Shared Practices about pre-ownership angst in today's economy and how to speed up the path to owning a practice. Need answers to you...

When inflation begins straining investor nerves, questions about commodities—especially gold—as a hedge against rising prices are sure to follow. Where do commodities fit as an investment asset? What are derivatives and futures? Why would you want commodities in your portfolio? Get the answers to these questions and more on this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show. Need answers to your financial qu...

On this listener Q&A episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt talk about "I" bonds, life policies for kids, and buying a home in today's market. With inflation soaring, people want to know more about Series I savings bonds. What are the options for life policies for kids? And, if you're in the market for a home, should you still buy, or wait for the market to cool down?

As DSOs buy more practices and rising interest rates continue to increase the focus on real estate returns, how and when you take the equity out of the building that houses your practice is becoming increasingly important. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes real estate dental space specialist, Tanner Milne, to talk about selling your building.

Teledentistry uses online video interactions to make it easier for patients and dentists to communicate—and it's seen mixed results. With a more personal approach, virtual consultations can dramatically increase case acceptance. On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan welcomes Joe Chickerillo and Tom Brown from Your Virtual Consult to explain how your teledentistry experience can be enhan...

Owning your practice—and the building that houses it—seems like a dental tradition. But does the risk/reward of commercial real estate still make sense? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Adam Watts, a real estate developer specializing in health professional locations, talk about the "do's and don'ts" of being the landlord of your practice location.

Post-Covid we saw economic stimulus, now rising interest rates show federal fiscal strategies are changing. Is this a signal that recession is looming? On this episode of the Dentist Money™ Show, Ryan and Matt take a hard look at recession—what it means, the history of economic resets, and the negatives (and positives) that come when government tightens its monetary policies.