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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…

Podcast · By Wes Lyon · American English · Official site

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Sep 4, 2026
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  1. Episode · Sep 4, 2026

    Are You Losing Tens of Thousands to a Poor Conversion Rate? (opens the original)

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    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

  2. Episode · Aug 21, 2026

    Avoid These Top 5 Practice Transition Mistakes (opens the original)

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    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! _____________

  3. Episode · Aug 14, 2026

    IRS Penalty Relief, Buying Patient Charts, and More I August 2026 (opens the original)

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    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

  4. Episode · Aug 7, 2026

    5 Simple Rules That Create Wealthy Dentists (opens the original)

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    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

  5. Episode · Jul 22, 2026

    Is Your Marketing Company Ripping You Off? (opens the original)

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    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

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