The Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68d64588-408c-832e-9ddb-19cf6e6e6fca-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-24" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b876dbf2-e901-4d0a-bf9f-4945aa73604f" data-testid= "conversation-turn-46" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Today, I sit down with longtime friend, leadership strategist, and Army veteran Dr. Will Moreland. Growing up in Compton during the height of gang violence but being raised by a grandmother with strong faith and community leadership is why Will teaches that environment does not determine destiny—choices do. Will's story is a masterclass in gratitude, generational impact, and designing a life around what truly matters. This episode will challenge you to rethink hustle culture and build a life centered on family, purpose, and optionality. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #576 - Disability Insurance: What It Actually Covers And Where It Fails – Ben Glass Ep #365 - Where There is a "Will," There is a Way – Will Moreland 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're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 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. Are You Exit-Ready? Complete this 2-min scorecard to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68d64588-408c-832e-9ddb-19cf6e6e6fca-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-24" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b876dbf2-e901-4d0a-bf9f-4945aa73604f" data-testid= "conversation-turn-46" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Dentists assume they're protected—until they actually need to file a claim. Today, I sit down with disability attorney Ben Glass to unpack hidden traps inside professional disability policies. Misleading definitions, claims denied and progressive conditions vs catastrophic injuries prove preparation before filing is essential. If you're a dentist or healthcare professional who depends on your hands, vision, and stamina to earn a living, this episode is a critical reminder: Bulletproofing your income requires more than paying premiums—it requires understanding what you actually bought. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #575 - Burn the Boats: How To Retire Without Slowing Down – Jim Palmer Ep #508 - Time Management Principles and Strategies For Success and Enjoyment – Ben Glass 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're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 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. Are You Exit-Ready? Complete this 2-min scorecard to reveal where you stand across the four pillars that determine if you control your exit—or are just waiting for one. You'll get a personalized plan to start building optionality immediately.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68d64588-408c-832e-9ddb-19cf6e6e6fca-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-24" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b876dbf2-e901-4d0a-bf9f-4945aa73604f" data-testid= "conversation-turn-46" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> Successful but no longer fulfilled? Have you considered burning the boats? Today, I sit down with longtime friend, coach, and full-throttle entrepreneur Jim Palmer. Jim shares how to redefine work on your own terms and how to confront your fear, identity, and the temptation to stay busy instead of making progress. This conversation offers a powerful framework for anyone approaching a transition—and wondering what's next. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #574 - From Grief to $23M: Building a Dental Legacy Without Selling Out – Dr. Kelly Brown Ep #531 - Proactive Financial Planning and Embracing Life Transitions – Dr. Bill Jordan 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're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 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.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68d64588-408c-832e-9ddb-19cf6e6e6fca-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-24" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b876dbf2-e901-4d0a-bf9f-4945aa73604f" data-testid= "conversation-turn-46" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> This is real freedom after decades of building, grinding, and scaling. Today, I sit down with dentist and entrepreneurial leader Dr. Kelly Brown, whose journey spans nearly five decades—from hanging a shingle in a small Oklahoma town to building a multi-state dental organization rooted in mentorship, partnership, and purpose. Kelly shares the painful early lessons that forced him to stop blaming circumstances and start taking ownership, ultimately reshaping not just his business, but his entire life. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #573 - The Fourth Turning Is Here: Navigating Crisis With Community And Capital – Neil Howe Ep #510 - Planning for Your Practice Exit – What You Need to Know – 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're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 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.

*]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "request-68d64588-408c-832e-9ddb-19cf6e6e6fca-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-24" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> *]:pointer-events-auto scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" tabindex="-1" data-turn-id= "b876dbf2-e901-4d0a-bf9f-4945aa73604f" data-testid= "conversation-turn-46" data-scroll-anchor="true" data-turn= "assistant"> We are living through a historic turning point. I sit down with generational historian and economist Neil Howe, co-author of The Fourth Turning, to unpack what's actually happening beneath the surface of today's economic, political, and cultural instability. Rather than forecasting fear, Neil provides context—explaining why long periods of stability breed complacency, why trust in institutions breaks down, and why agency and community suddenly matter again during crisis eras. From inflation as a policy tool to the return of community, authority, and shared purpose, this conversation challenges listeners to stop outsourcing responsibility and start preparing intentionally. If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy: Ep #572 - An Argument For DSOs – Compliance, Consolidation & the Future of Dental Practice – Brian Colao Ep #567 - Rewriting The American Dream in a Stagflation World – Dr. David Phelps 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're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more. 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.