In this powerful episode, David Harris, founder and CEO of Prosperident, pulls back the curtain on the hidden epidemic of dental embezzlement. With over three decades of investigative experience, David shares the red flags every dentist must watch for, the systems that prevent theft before it starts, and the hard truths about why our trusting nature makes us vulnerable. Whether you’re hiring your first team member or running a multimillion-dollar practice, this conversation is your wake-up call to put protective checks and balances in place—before it’s too late.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #555 – From Burnout to Balance – Building a Freedom-Based Dental Practice – Dr. Paul Etchison
2. Ep #512 - Protecting Your Wealth – Fiat Currency, Tangible Assets, and Commodities – Andrew McDannels

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Most dentists grind themselves into the ground, believing freedom only comes after a big sale. After scaling a $6 million practice, selling to a DSO, and nearly torching his relationships in the process, Dr. Paul Etchison discovered that real freedom isn’t about early retirement. Now the bestselling author of Dental Practice Heroes, a coach, and a podcast host, he shows how any dentist—whether solo or scaling—can build a business that thrives without their constant presence.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #554 – From Clinician to Executive: The Playbook for Scaling Dental Practices - Emmet Scott
2. Ep #549 - Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads – Mike Abernathy

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Emmet shares the frameworks that have helped over 460 dental organizations scale, representing $3 billion in revenue and 1,700 locations. From understanding the profitability cycle to avoiding the trap of “red car, blue truck, yellow motorcycle” distraction, he outlines the path from clinician to entrepreneur to executive. This is a roadmap for anyone ready to build a business that funds freedom—without chaining themselves to the chair.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #553 – How to Invest or Participate in Franchise Businesses – Jon Ostenson
2. Ep #526 - Dental Practice Transitions – DSO Trends, Seller Options and Best Practices – Brannon Moncrief

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Jon reveals why franchising is one of the most overlooked paths to semi-passive income, and why it’s about much more than burgers and fries. From home services to senior care to pet wellness, franchising provides vetted, scalable businesses with systems, support, and tax benefits baked in. Whether you’re looking to involve your family, diversify your portfolio, or transition into your next chapter, Jon shares exactly what to look for—and what to avoid—when exploring this path.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #552 – The Art of Entrepreneurship – Building Legacy and Focus – Ken Wimberly
2. Ep #540 - Break Free From the Hamster Wheel By Redefining Leadership, Coaching and Legacy – Dr. Jerry Gray

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

In this episode, Ken shares why the most important entrepreneurial decision you’ll make is choosing sequential focus over simultaneous distraction. He opens up about shutting down passion projects, the art of building lasting partnerships, and why mission and values—not just profits—create businesses that endure. Whether you’re starting your first venture or navigating a major pivot, this conversation will challenge you to rethink how you define success and build a legacy that truly matters.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #551 – Flow-Driven Performance: Unlocking Human Potential in Dentistry and Beyond – David Maloley
2. Ep #540 - Break Free From the Hamster Wheel By Redefining Leadership, Coaching and Legacy – Dr. Jerry Gray

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

This isn’t another talk on systems or hustle. David unpacks why mastery, autonomy, and purpose—not command-and-control leadership—are the keys to thriving teams. We dive into neuroscience, culture, and leadership to reveal how dentists and entrepreneurs can move beyond grind culture, keep their best people engaged, and build businesses that feel as good as they perform. If you’ve ever wondered what’s next after financial success, this conversation will give you a roadmap.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #550 – Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout – Dr. John Meis
2. Ep #272 - Relentless Leadership - Dr. David Maloley

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

What sets John apart is his ability to cut through complexity. In this conversation, we break down the biggest mistakes sellers make before a transition, why leadership—not clinical skill—is the true multiplier in today’s market, and how younger doctors can thrive despite heavy debt and limited reps coming out of school. If you’re a dentist who wants clarity about the future, and a blueprint for building freedom on your terms, this episode is a must-listen.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #549 – Lessons on Ownership, Mindset & Money For Practice Owners and New Dental Grads – Mike Abernathy
2. Ep #548 - The Evolving Dental Industry: The Future of Private Practice – Steve Parker

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

You’ll hear why profits follow ownership, not employment, how to balance competence with confidence, and why common sense—not the status quo—should drive your business decisions. Whether you’re fresh out of school or approaching the finish line, this episode is your blueprint for building a practice and life that serves you, not the other way around.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:

1. Ep #548 – The Evolving Dental Industry: The Future of Private Practice – Steve Parker
2. Ep #466 - Pursuing Freedom in a Dynamic & Fast-Changing World (Part 1) – Dr. Mike Abernathy

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you’re ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you’re closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.