Episodes
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In this extended episode, Brian and Kingsley run through 7 tax strategies that dentists should know about. What pros and cons do they each have? How much should a dentist expect to save with each one? Wrapping up season 7, they give you the basics and the vocabulary that you need to ask the right questions and the get the most from your bookkeeping, your CPA, and other financial issues.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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Dentists often complain that their CPA is too timid in fighting for the dentist's tax bill, getting that number as low as possible. But is that true? Are CPAs not aggressive enough, generally? Brian and Kingsley bust some myths around some of the stereotypes and misconceptions about CPAs (and validate others). They'll also give some tips for building a strong and respectful relationship with your dental CPA.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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What is a tax projection, why do you want one, and when should you expect to see one? And...why don't most CPAs do this? And how does it help dentists prepare financially for the coming year? Some of the answers seem obvious, but others aren't. Brian and Kingsley give their takes on tax projections.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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Extending tax returns is a pretty common practice, but in this somewhat controversial episode, Brian and Kingsley tackle the thorny question of why CPA firms sometimes do this, and why they think it's a bad idea for dentists.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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This is maybe the number-one question we get from new dental practice owners—and it's a fair one! In this episode, Brian and Kingsley dive into the issue. What do people actually mean when they ask how much they should pay themselves? They get into the tax implications of paying yourself, and wrap up by giving a good-better-best answer to the question of how much to pay yourself.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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"What gets measured gets improved," said Stephen Covey. Brian and Kingsley get into some specific bookkeeping tips for dentists. What are the software options? How do you maintain accuracy and compliance? And how do you keep improving your processes?
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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What is bookkeeping? Why should you delegate it—and to whom? Brian and Kingsley dive into bookkeeping issues, like the risks of non-professional bookkeeping, the benefits of using a specialist, and some strategies for maintaining a healthy separation of roles within the practice.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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All CPAs are not created equal. In this episode, Brian and Kingsley break down what you should expect to pay to—and get from—a dental CPA. What are the common fees and services you should expect? What room is there to negotiate? Is paying a CPA a retainer worth the cost?
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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When looking for a good dental CPA, where do you start? The local accountant down the street, or the big national firm? Brian and Kingsley dig into the question, and their answers will help you think about what will work best for the size and type of dental practice you have.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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Brian Hanks is joined this season by Kingsley Ifedi, CPA, to discuss issues dentists—especially new dentists—face when it comes to bookkeeping, accounting, and other financial issues. The goal in this overview episode is to help you avoid making major mistakes, and to tell you how you can get the most value from working with a CPA.
Learn more about DentalTax here.
Buying a practice? Head here first.
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In these BONUS season 6 episodes, I have a conversation with Jason Auerbach, aka Bloody Tooth Guy. We have a pretty wide-ranging conversation with plenty of wisdom for young dentists. What should your goals be? How quickly can you expect to achieve them? And lots, lots more.
Check out more from Bloody Tooth Guy here: https://bloodytoothguy.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In these BONUS season 6 episodes, I have a conversation with Jason Auerbach, aka Bloody Tooth Guy. We have a pretty wide-ranging conversation with plenty of wisdom for young dentists. What should your goals be? How quickly can you expect to achieve them? And lots, lots more.
Check out more from Bloody Tooth Guy here: https://bloodytoothguy.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
The final two episodes of this season are all about dental memberships. How do you alleviate the fear of patient attrition? Many dentists have leaned into the idea of dental memberships. How do they work? What is their value? Is this an avenue you should look into for your own practice?
Check out Dental Menu here: https://www.dentalmenu.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
The final two episodes of this season are all about dental memberships. How do you alleviate the fear of patient attrition? Many dentists have leaned into the idea of dental memberships. How do they work? What is their value? Is this an avenue you should look into for your own practice?
Check out Dental Menu here: https://www.dentalmenu.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
Today's is a solo episode, and much like the title suggests, it's all about credentialing. After all, the most important thing for the health of your business is to be sure that you get paid for the work you do. So as you're progressing toward closing on a practice purchase, how do handle the timing of insurance credentialing?
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In this episode I wrap up my conversation with Michael Jorgensen from Carr Healthcare Realty about the issues around real estate in dentistry. Many dentists forget that real estate is part of a practice purchase, and then are unsure about how to deal with it, whether to hire someone, whether to buy or rent, and so on. In these episodes we tackle these questions and more.
Check out Carr Healthcare Realty here: https://carr.us
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In this episode I speak with Michael Jorgensen from Carr Healthcare Realty about the issues around real estate in dentistry. Many dentists forget that real estate is part of a practice purchase, and then are unsure about how to deal with it, whether to hire someone, whether to buy or rent, and so on. In these episodes we tackle these questions and more.
Check out Carr Healthcare Realty here: https://carr.us
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In this episode I continue my conversation with Kayvan Mott from DocSites about digital marketing, the importance of your footprint, and what you should expect when looking at the marketing presence for a practice you're thinking of buying.
Check out DocSites here: https://www.docsites.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
In this episode I speak with Kayvan Mott from DocSites about digital marketing, the importance of your footprint, and what you should expect when looking at the marketing presence for a practice you're thinking of buying. If the ending of this one feels a bit abrupt, don't worry, part 2 is coming up next week!
Check out DocSites here: https://www.docsites.com/
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going to come up against? I'll talk with experts and even do some solo episodes to explore these questions.
Today's solo episode is all about your business checking account. Sound too obvious and straightforward? It's more complex--and important--than you might think. This account will be the hub around which much of your business finances revolve, so it's important to consider carefully where you open it. I'll give you some things to watch for as you make this important decision.
Find me at DentalBuyerAdvocates.com
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