# connect learn (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 1 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover connect learn. Page: Feed: --- ## [321. From $800K a Year to Bankrupt: What Went Wrong](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/321-from-800k-a-year-to-bankrupt-what-went-wrong/) _2026-08-17 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ In this episode, Dr. Raheel Haider breaks down the exact red flags that turned an $800K practice into a bankruptcy — sky-high rent eating into profit margins, $10,000/month in marketing that wasn't converting, a saturated market with brutal competition, and a seller he didn't trust. This is a real case study in dental practice acquisition, practice due diligence, and the numbers every dentist… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/ysuf5ec9gdynzj6d/audio_1_86mhk.mp3) ## [320. He Bought a 3-Chair Practice With ZERO Patients on Day 2 — Now It's Doubled | Dr. Eric Palmer](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/320-steve/) _2026-08-10 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ Five and a half years ago, Dr. Eric Palmer bought a three-operatory dental practice about 20 minutes outside one of the most competitive dental markets in the United States. The practice had no insurance verification process, no real treatment plan presentation, and a hard credit check on every new patient. Today, that same practice has doubled its production and collections on the same three… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4bhhq3c9mwaa7y2c/The_Full_audio_Podcast8754g.mp3) ## [319. 2026 Is Halfway Over: Are You Winning or Losing as a Dentist?](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/319-2026-is-halfway-over-are-you-winning-or-losing-as-a-dentist/) _2026-08-03 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ 2026 is officially halfway over — and if you're a dentist or dental practice owner, that means it's time for an honest mid-year check-in. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Matt Vogt breaks down the real difference between dentists who are winning in 2026 and dentists who are losing, based on patterns he sees across practice ownership, dental practice management, and everyday life.… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/v82akfhf2irr43rs/winning_or_loosing_in_2026_audio73lyt.mp3) ## [318. The 3 Problems Killing Dental Practice Profits in 2026 (And How to Fix Them)](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/318-the-3-problems-killing-dental-practice-profits-in-2026-and-how-to-fix-them/) _2026-07-27 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ Every dental practice owner is facing the same three problems in 2026: insurance reimbursements that haven't kept up with inflation, a staffing and retention crisis, and overhead that keeps climbing no matter what you cut. In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Derek Williams breaks down why these dental practice management challenges have gotten worse — and more importantly, what… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/32tpiyu9e68s8dcq/The_Three_biggest_challenges_in_dentistry_in_2026_audiobmki0.mp3) ## [317. If I Had to Pay Off $450K in Debt Again, I'd Do These 3 Things Differently](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/317-if-i-had-to-pay-off-450k-in-debt-again-id-do-these-3-things-differently/) _2026-07-20 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ Dr. Matt Vogt is back for another episode of The Lifestyle Practice — and this one gets personal. After a chance dinner conversation with a pre-dental student staring down a $650K tuition bill, Matt found himself revisiting his own $450,000 student loan journey and asking a simple question: if he had to pay it all off again, what would he do differently? In this episode, he breaks it down into… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/436hb74hk96uqp2i/IF_i_had_the_debt_again_audio_2nd_draft73d1r.mp3) ## [316. Before You Quit Dentistry, Watch This](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/316-before-you-quit-dentistry-watch-this/) _2026-07-13 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ 82% of dentists report major stress. 60% have considered changing careers or retiring early. If you've felt that way, you're not alone — but selling the practice isn't the only exit. In this episode, Dr. Steve Van De Graaff breaks down a practical framework for beating dental burnout and rediscovering satisfaction in your work, without blowing up everything you've built: Get specific — Burnout… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5ghgj29exqugf8v2/Stop_Surviving_Your_Career7gfh0.mp3) ## [315. He Bought a Practice in 6 Months — Meet TLP's Newest Partner](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/315-he-bought-a-practice-in-6-months-%e2%80%94-meet-tlps-newest-partner/) _2026-07-06 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ We're thrilled to welcome our newest partner to The Lifestyle Practice — Dr. Raheel Haider! In this episode, Derek Williams, Matt Vogt, and Steve Van De Graaff sit down with Raheel to talk dental practice ownership, financial freedom for dentists, and the mindset shifts that took him from a burned-out associate with imposter syndrome to a confident practice owner growing his dental practice 50% in… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/e7d52dg3et363w3c/Audio_Introducing_TLP_S_newest_Partner7a1hx.mp3) ## [314. The Practice Everyone Else Ignored Changed His Life](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/314-the-practice-everyone-else-ignored-changed-his-life/) _2026-06-29 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ In just over three months of practice ownership, Dr. Tim Balzen has already produced double the income he made last year as an associate — and he's closing on a second building in a few weeks to keep up with demand. In this episode, Dr. Tim sits down with Steve to walk through the five-year, multi-state journey that led him from a saturated Boise market to a three-op practice in a small Missouri… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5sjzg6x7xfkztu33/Interview_with_Dr_Tim_Balzenbwd5h.mp3) ## [313. Dental Practice Startup vs. Acquisition: Which Path Leads to Success?](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/313-dental-practice-startup-vs-acquisition-which-path-leads-to-success/) _2026-06-22 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt and Dr. Derek Williams dive deep into what it really takes to succeed as a dental practice owner—whether you're starting from scratch or acquiring an established practice. Are you thinking about starting a dental practice but unsure if it's the right move? In this dental practice startup guide, Matt shares his honest coaching… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/9g6k2den84gmf3rq/Full_Podcast_audio7okj8.mp3) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/I8oAACVi6lci) _2026-06-22 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [312. 7 Lessons That Could Change How You Think About Money](https://thelifestylepracticepodcast.podbean.com/e/312-7-lessons-that-could-change-how-you-think-about-money/) _2026-06-15 · The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists_ In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice, we break down 7 powerful money lessons every dentist and parent should know—covering financial freedom, smart investing, compound interest, and how to teach kids about money the right way. Most people don't learn through advice—they learn through experience and ownership. That single shift changes everything about how you build wealth, raise financially… [Listen](https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/4w7piuhnbn8umeb4/things_i_taught_my_kids_about_money_audiob2mdm.mp3)