The Millionaire Dentist™

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Are you a practice-owning dentist? Discover how to navigate taxes, optimize cash flow, and build secure retirement savings with The Millionaire Dentist™ podcast. Join hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman, and special guests from the financial and dental industries as they share their expertise. Ready to retire with millions in the bank? Tune in and transform your financial future. Available on all major podcast platforms.

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November 5, 202616 min

Rising Costs, Flat Fees, and Shaky DSOs

Dentistry isn’t going anywhere. When Casey’s crown popped off mid–Milk Dud, he never thought about the cost. He just wanted it fixed by a dentist he trusted. But building real wealth as a practice owner has never been harder. In this “State of the Union” episode, Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman cover the pressures every owner is feeling right now, and what to do besides complain about them: Rising costs, flat reimbursements: Supplies, rent, and wages keep climbing while PPO rates don’t. Most new clients’ fees come in 12–40% below the 80th percentile for their area. Staffing is a leadership issue: Why a new bonus structure won’t fix a toxic culture, and how good leaders recruit through their own team’s word of mouth. The DSO exit isn’t a sure thing: With PE-backed groups restructuring debt and creditors running the show, the 10x EBITDA “Hail Mary” is on shaky ground. Market saturation: Why some of the most profitable practices are in towns people don’t think to live in. The shiny tech trap: Before you buy, ask three questions: Does it make you money, save you money, or save you time? The industry won’t ease up on its own. The owners who go on offense now are the ones who set up their last 7 to 17 years of practicing. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

October 29, 2026Episode 28517 min

The Scariest Number in Your Practice

Is your dental practice busy every single day, yet you constantly find yourself asking, " Where is all the money?" In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman expose one of the biggest, most dangerous blind spots in dental practice management: running a high-production office while remaining completely blind to your actual insurance write-offs. They discuss why chasing raw production and patient volume without a profitable business strategy leads straight to burnout, inflated overhead, and delayed retirement. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

October 15, 2026Episode 28417 min

Sound Tax Strategy, Not Sneaky Loopholes

When year-end approaches, too many practice owners fall for the myth of "tax loopholes" and end up making reactive, short-sighted financial decisions. In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist , host Jarrod Bridgeman sits down with Kevin Rhoton, CPA and MBA at Four Quadrants Advisory, to dismantle common year-end "tax loophole" myths. They break down how practice owners can stop reacting to surprise tax bills and start leveraging legitimate, proactive tax strategies that protect cash flow and build real wealth. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

October 8, 2026Episode 28316 min

The Real Cost of a Bad Team Strategy

When practice owners talk about their biggest stressors, staff and team management usually top the list. But is staff drama really the root problem—or is it just the scapegoat hiding deeper business flaws? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman break down how to accurately measure success across both your internal practice team (hygienists, associates, front desk) and your external advisory team (CPAs, financial planners, consultants). In this episode, we cover: The Scapegoat vs. The Source: Why personnel problems get magnified when underlying cash flow, overhead, and tax issues aren't under control. Hard Metrics for Internal Success: Why team success comes down to two factors: profitability (e.g., hygiene producing 3x pay, profitable associate production) and cultural attitude. The Associate Trap: How heavily insurance-driven practices often write off associate dentistry while the associate makes more than the owner. Evaluating Your External Team: Why "being a nice guy" isn't enough for your CPA or advisor—and how to hold them accountable using the metrics of Time & Money. Breaking the Silos: Why practice owners must stop acting as the "hub of the wheel" between disconnected financial advisors. Stop keeping your head in the sand. Tune in to discover how aligning your entire team under one comprehensive strategy makes the difference between retiring on your terms and practicing dentistry way too long. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

September 24, 2026Episode 28211 min

The Retirement Insurance Policy Every Dentist Needs

Are you treating your retirement strategy like a game of roulette—hoping a lucky gamble on crypto, real estate, or a private equity deal will fund your future? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman explore why relying on speculative "cute investing schemes" is a dangerous gamble for practice owners. They reveal why 75% of dentists dramatically undershoot the money required to maintain their lifestyle in retirement, and discuss how taking a disciplined, comprehensive approach acts as an ultimate "retirement insurance policy." Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

September 3, 2026Episode 28117 min

Misdiagnosing the Black Mold in Your Practice Finances

Are you throwing tens of thousands of dollars at staff issues and practice management consultants without actually fixing what's broken in your business? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman break down the critical difference between generic practice management and custom business advisory. Using a powerful real-world analogy, they explore how practice owners often suffer for years from "black mold" problems—like high overhead, terrible tax management, and poor cash flow—while spending $60,000 to $100,000 on Band-Aid solutions that only address surface-level symptoms. In this episode, we explore: Diagnosis Before Prescription: Why prescribing solutions without a thorough, root-cause financial diagnosis is the business equivalent of malpractice. The "Kumbaya" Trap: How focusing solely on staff harmony and practice management can end up padding your overhead without increasing your personal income. Order of Operations: Why you must get your cash flow, overhead, and core financial structure right before trying to scale or fix minor day-to-day headaches. The Growth Fallacy: Why opening a second location or buying another practice often just multiplies your existing staff and financial problems. Stop treating the symptoms while ignoring the root cause. Join us for a candid discussion on getting a proper diagnosis for your practice so you can protect your money, lower your stress, and build long-term wealth. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

August 27, 2026Episode 28014 min

DSO Restructuring: Why the Hail Mary Sale is Crumbling

Hoping a corporate DSO will buy out your practice and fund your dream retirement? It’s time for a major reality check. In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist, Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman break down breaking news in the dental industry: a "tsunami" of restructurings hitting major DSOs, creditor takeovers, and billions in debt maturing for the country's largest branded networks. They explore why relying on a corporate bailout is the business equivalent of a 90-yard Hail Mary pass, and why so many doctors are left holding virtually worthless stock. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

August 6, 2026Episode 27911 min

The Dirty Secret: Breaking Dentistry’s 'Status Quo' Retirement

Is your practice's financial health a dirty little secret you keep to yourself? You’re far from alone. Hosts Casey Hiers and Jarrod Bridgeman pull back the curtain on why so many talented practice owners carry the heavy, silent burden of poor cash flow, high overhead, and messy financial records. Casey and Jarrod address the "PTSD" that comes from being burned by past consultants and explain how that cynicism traps owners into trying to DIY the business side of their practice. They break down why "hoping everything works out" is a path to working past age 70, and share the roadmap to achieving a true multi-million-dollar retirement years ahead of your peers. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

July 16, 2026Episode 27811 min

Handing Over the Keys: An Early Beach Retirement

What happens when a self-described "control freak" dentist decides to let go of the financial steering wheel? In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist™, Casey Hiers sits down with longtime client Dr. David Salomons from Binghamton, New York. Dr. Salomons reflects on his seven-year journey with Four Quadrants Advisory, sharing a candid look at how he moved past his initial skepticism to completely transform his practice, his finances, and his family's lifestyle options. If you’ve been thoroughly vetting your options but hesitating to take that next leap of faith, Dr. Salomons’ story is the ultimate proof of what happens when you commit to a coordinated strategy. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory

July 10, 2026Episode 27721 min

Moving from Reactive Tax Panic to Proactive Strategy

If your current tax planning consists of waiting for your CPA to tell you how much you owe in April, they aren't planning; they're just reacting. And that reactive approach might be costing you your own paycheck. In this episode of The Millionaire Dentist™, CPA Brodie Hough joins Jarrod to break down the costly tax and accounting pitfalls that plague dental practice owners. We pull back the curtain on why relying on prior-year estimates creates massive cash flow strain, and why chasing trendy internet tax "hacks" is a poor substitute for a healthy business foundation. Stop running your business by looking in the rearview mirror. Learn how to spot the red flags in your current accounting setup and discover the steps required to bridge the gap between your true potential and your current financial reality. Upcoming Tour Dates: Go to our EVENTS page for info Facebook: Four Quadrants Advisory Instagram: @fourquadrantsadvisory LinkedIn: Four Quadrants Advisory