Drilling It Down
More dentists than ever are seeking out independent, objective, financial advice. In a world recently flooded with private equity money, lower dental insurance reimbursements, and questionable tax advice, it can be tough to see through the fog and answer the most important…
- Indexed episodes, last 90 days
- 6
- Latest publication
- Sep 4, 2026
- Audience
- Checking…
- Earliest in this view
- Jul 10, 2026
Latest episodes
Are You Losing Tens of Thousands to a Poor Conversion Rate? (opens the original)
Read excerpt
The difference between a 40% and a 70% new patient conversion rate can quietly cost your practice tens of thousands of dollars a year. Most dental practices track how many new patient calls come in, but very few track what happens next. That's where the money leaks out. In this episode, Wes and Tyler break down the conversion rate benchmarks separating top-performing practices from average ones, the most common places practices lose potential patients, and the specific process changes that lift
Avoid These Top 5 Practice Transition Mistakes (opens the original)
Read excerpt
On today's episode, Wes is joined by a special guest, David Mathews, Transitions Advisor at McGill and Lyon Practice Transitions. Wes & David sit down to discuss the top 5 mistakes they see doctors make when planning or executing their practice transition. Unfortunately, they've seen way too many doctors make these mistakes, which can be costly AND extend a doctor's time in practice. Plan ahead to ensure you don't make these mistakes, resulting in a smooth and efficient transition! _____________
IRS Penalty Relief, Buying Patient Charts, and More I August 2026 (opens the original)
Read excerpt
Wes and Mario are back for another episode recapping this month's newsletter! In August, we highlighted 10 topics dentists and specialists should be aware of to bring in more revenue, avoid costly mistakes, and cut down on costs. Wes and Mario highlight a great way to replace patients lost by dropping PPOs through purchasing patient charts from a retiring doctor. They also cover how to save on supply costs by using a buying group, saving on flights, promoting longevity benefits to improve treatm
5 Simple Rules That Create Wealthy Dentists (opens the original)
Read excerpt
On today's episode, Wes and Tyler sit down to discuss the 5 simple rules that wealthy dentists follow to build their wealth and maintain it. The good news? You don't have to be uber talented or intelligent to understand and follow these rules; they're really quite simple! The tricky part is sticking to them. But make these a priority, and you'll be on your way to financial freedom in no time! This podcast is just a preview of what our McGill & Lyon Dental Advisory members have access to every mo
Is Your Marketing Company Ripping You Off? (opens the original)
Read excerpt
On today's episode, Wes is joined by Ryan Strachan of DDS MediaPro, a marketing agency that specializes in helping dentists grow their practice online. Together, they discuss what effective dental marketing should look like and how practices can make smarter decisions when investing in their growth. Ryan and Wes dive into how marketing companies should track new patient acquisition, why monthly reporting and optimization are critical, and the risks of being locked into long-term marketing contra
Publishing over time
Last 90 days. Choose a month to open its work.
Recurring subjects
Named in the text we hold. One piece can cover several.
Audience
No verified audience measurement yet.
About this data
Counts cover the work we have indexed. Tone needs enough text and a confident classification. Excerpts and episode notes are not full articles or transcripts.
Identity or attribution wrong? Suggest a correction.