TLP Podcast For Dentists

• 287. Dental Practice Growth Hacks for 50% Yearly Increase

  Is it smarter to buy a dental practice or build one from the ground up. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr Matt Vogt sits down with TLP coaching client and startup owner Dr Dawson, who shares his powerful journey of launching and growing his practice from zero. If you are a dentist debating startup versus acquisition, this conversation gives you a clear look at what real life looks like when you open a practice from scratch. Dawson walks through how he handled uncertainty, made decisions on the fly, and grew a thriving office in a small town while serving a wide variety of patients and keeping most procedures in house. You will also hear the leadership lessons that shaped him along the way. From building a strong team to handling staff dynamics to finding his true leadership voice, Dawson opens up about what it really takes to create a stable and successful practice. This episode is filled with practical guidance for anyone who wants to grow their dental office, improve their leadership, expand clinical skills, or gain momentum in their career. Dawson’s story proves that you can build a practice your way and build it profitably. Connect with us: • Learn more about 1 on 1 coaching • Get access to TLP Academy • Subscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast • Email Derek at [email protected] • Email Matt at [email protected] • Email Steve at [email protected]

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• 286. Dentist Shares Secret Methods to Make 100k in 2026

  If you’re a dentist looking to increase production, improve daily efficiency, and grow your dental practice in 2025, this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast is for you. Dr. Steve shares one of the most overlooked productivity tips for dentists: arriving just 15 minutes earlier each day. This simple shift can lead to more efficient dental scheduling, a stronger dental office team culture, and even add $100,000 in annual production, without working longer hours. In this episode, you'll learn how to identify gaps in your daily schedule, convert same day treatment opportunities, and lead your team with intention. These aren't abstract concepts or generic dental consultant advice these are real practice management strategies that Steve and the team use in their own offices every day. Connect with us: • Learn more about 1 on 1 coaching • Get access to TLP Academy • Subscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast • Email Derek at [email protected] • Email Matt at [email protected] • Email Steve at [email protected]

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• 285. Manage Your Overhead Before It Manages You

  How to Increase Profit, Lower Costs, and Build a Simpler, Richer Lifestyle Practice. 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 at [email protected]

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• 284. Buying the Right Practice, Building the Right Life: Dr. Dale’s First 6 Months of Ownership

  In part two, Derek and Dr. Dale Hoffel unpack the whirlwind from deal collapse to dream fit—how walking away from a tight, risky acquisition led to a Laguna Beach practice that aligned with her life vision. Dale shares the inside story: a last-minute listing, a 48-hour offer, and launching into ownership with three ops (quickly four), paper-to-digital conversion, and a summer of broken equipment, staff gaps, and nonstop “first impressions.” What follows is Dale’s leadership playbook in real time—setting clear patient standards (yes to X-rays, no to “pedicure cleanings”), running on-time through better hygiene workflows, blocking admin and team-meeting time, and distinguishing why she’s a dentist (care and comfort) from why she’s an owner (freedom to be present with her family). She talks hiring for attitude, creating redundancy, inviting staff goals into the practice plan, and finding the line between pushing and listening. You’ll hear: How trusting her gut (and the numbers) turned a hard “no” into the right “yes” Converting chaos into systems: 4th op buildout, digital X-rays, and on-time hygiene Patient standards without apology—and with kindness The “why dentist” vs. “why owner” talk that aligned her team Practical tactics for retention: flexible schedules, goal-setting, and cross-training A candid, tactical look at early ownership—and how to build a practice that serves the life you actually want. Reach out to Dale at [email protected]  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 at [email protected]

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• 283. From Rock Bottom to Running the Show: Dr. Dale Hoeffel’s Journey to Dentistry

  In this episode, Derek sits down with Dr. Dale Hoffel of Laguna Beach, California, to unpack her remarkable and vulnerable path to ownership. From battling severe depression and personal trauma to rediscovering purpose and chasing a long-lost dream, Dale’s story is one of courage, self-awareness, and transformation. She opens up about the years she thought dentistry was behind her, how therapy and honest self-reflection changed everything, and what ultimately reignited her drive to lead and create the life she wanted. This conversation is an honest look at what it takes to rebuild — mentally, emotionally, and professionally — and why being authentic can be the greatest advantage in life and leadership. Highlights include: Facing and overcoming mental health struggles in college The turning point that led her back to dental school Learning to stop hiding and start sharing her story Building confidence through vulnerability Reconnecting with her “why” and choosing ownership with purpose. Reach out to Dale at [email protected] 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 at [email protected]

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