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Are you a dentist with student loans? Join me, Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP® and my co-host Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, on a journey for dentists eager to take control of their financial futures—without the pain of a dental drill! Each episode explores the unique challenges and opportunities in dentistry, offering insightful tips and plenty of laughs (because finance doesn’t have to be boring). From managing debt to smart investing to practice management, we cover everything essential and outr ...
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Life Insurance for Dentists: When It Matters, What to Buy, and Common Mistakes
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Life insurance isn’t the most exciting topic — but it can be an important one, especially as your career and family grow. We sit down with Ben Lacomis, CSLP®, a financial planner here at SLP Wealth, who started his career at one of the big Fortune 100 mutual insurance companies. Now, as a fiduciary advisor, he brings a balanced perspective on how t…
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Skip the Residency, Buy the Practice? With Dr. Cole Smith
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What career decisions would you reconsider with the wisdom of hindsight? Dr. Cole Smith, DDS, shares the career move he'd revise if given a second chance, and why he might suggest skipping a general residency program. Learn how this Austin-area dentist transitioned to practice ownership without a down payment, discover tips to manage practice profi…
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Blending the Right Ingredients For Your Investment Smoothie
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So many dentists we work with are literally throwing money away at retirement — we're talking tens of thousands in unnecessary taxes. But a completely legal, under-the-radar approach lets dental practice owners slash their tax bills both now and in retirement. We reveal our “financial smoothie” approach and how the “three bucket strategy” creates t…
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How this Endodontist Built a Successful Practice in a Crowded Market
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Ever wondered what it really takes to build a dental practice from the ground up in one of America's most saturated markets? Join us as we chat with Dr. John Oganesyan, DDS, about his journey from USC endodontic residency to establishing a successful dental practice in the competitive Los Angeles market. He shares how he pivoted from larger dental …
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Investing Gone Wrong: The Most Common Mistakes We See Dentists Make
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At first glance, investing seems simple — put money in, watch it grow. But just like a night at the casino, emotions, overconfidence, and bad bets can wreck your long-term success. Learn the biggest investment mistakes we see dentists make and how to avoid them. Through personal stories of financial missteps, we’ll unpack the dangers of both overly…
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From Patients to Pacifiers: How Dentists Can Prepare for Parenthood
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Starting a family is a huge milestone, but how do you make it work financially as a dentist? Whether you’re in dental school, working as an associate, or running your own practice, family planning comes with big decisions — both personal and financial. SLP Wealth partner and financial planner Sim Terwilliger, CFP®, CSLP® joins us to break down the …
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Playbook for Protecting Your Dental Practice: Financial & Operational Must-Knows
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You’ve invested years into building your dental practice — are you doing enough to protect it? We’re addressing the essential steps every dentist should consider, from financial safeguards to operational planning and succession strategies. You’ll learn how to shield your practice from risk, maintain its value, and ensure long-term success, no matte…
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1099 or W-2? Tax and Financial Impacts for Dentists
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Learn how employment classification can make or break your financial plan as we explore the key differences between 1099 independent contractor roles and W-2 employee positions. Special guest Kathleen Boyd, CFP®, CSLP®, CBDA, from the SLP Wealth dental planning team, joins us and shares expert insights on how each option affects your taxes, benefit…
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How Perpetual Learning Led to 60% Practice Growth in 2 Years
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What does it take to achieve remarkable growth in your practice? We’re joined by special guest Dr. Christian Mullin, a practice owner in Virginia Beach, who shares his inspiring journey of growing his practice’s collections from $1.1 million to $1.85 million in just two years. He walks us through his journey from Michigan to Virginia and the mindse…
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Financial Fitness for Dentists: Your 2025 Gym Membership Plan
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Still recovering from December's spending spree? If your finances could use a reset, we’ve got you covered. Enter "financial hibernation" — our go-to strategy for bouncing back after the holidays. Instead of vague New Year’s resolutions, we’re focusing on what really works for dental professionals who want to build wealth in 2024. Join Conor Mahlma…
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Smart Ways to Buy and Depreciate Practice Equipment
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Depreciation isn’t just what happens quickly to your new Cybertruck — it’s a strategy that could save you thousands. Logan Foltz, MD, EA, tax manager at SLP Wealth and former physician, joins Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP®, and Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, to break down equipment depreciation and tax planning tips for dental practices and 1099 associat…
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You’ve taken the leap and bought your own dental practice — congratulations! Owning a practice is a huge milestone, but it also comes with a big question: what’s next? Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP®, and Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, walk you through the key steps that will help you build a successful practice and keep your finances on track. But it’s n…
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Navigating Post-Election Uncertainty for Dentists
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The election sparked uncertainty and possible changes, leaving many dentists wondering how to protect their financial future. Join financial planners Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP®, and Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, as well as special guest Travis Hornsby, CFA®, CFP®, to explore how the election could affect your personal finances. Key moments: (03:04) …
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Surprising Reasons NOT to Buy a Dental Practice
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Buying or starting a dental practice is a major financial and professional commitment — and one of the best ways to grow your net worth while gaining work flexibility. But is it always the right move? Join financial planners Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP®, and Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP®, as they explore the top reasons not to buy a practice. While we'…
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Join me Conor Mahlmann, CFP®, CSLP® and my co-host Jake Courtney, CFP®, CSLP® on a journey for dentists eager to take control of their financial futures—without the pain of a dental drill! Each episode explores the unique challenges and opportunities in dentistry, offering insightful tips and plenty of laughs (because finance doesn’t have to be bor…
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