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Drilling It Down

Wes Lyon

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 question, how can a dentist make more money? Join your host Wes Lyon as he helps you see clearly through the fog of dental office financials, allowing you to concentrate on delivering quality dental care.Wes prides himself in offering independent, uncensored, objective advice to help dentists increase practice profitability, make better practice management decisions, and improve their personal financial planning. Whether you’re a recent graduate, new owner, in the stride of your career, or considering a transition into retirement, the Drilling It Down Podcast will help you make more money, pay less tax, and reach financial independence earlier.About UsMcGill and Lyon Dental Advisors is an independently owned o

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38 episodes

  1. The Truth About Young Practice Buyers & DSOs 40:13
  2. Are You Losing Tens of Thousands to a Poor Conversion Rate? 29:34
  3. Avoid These Top 5 Practice Transition Mistakes 55:16
  4. IRS Penalty Relief, Buying Patient Charts, and More I August 2026 1:17:36
  5. 5 Simple Rules That Create Wealthy Dentists 24:12
  6. Is Your Marketing Company Ripping You Off? 43:07
  7. July 2026 - Special 40th Anniversary Episode! 40 Financial Lessons Learned Over 40 Years 1:26:27
  8. Boost Productivity by Increasing the Effectiveness of Your Morning Huddle 20:02
  9. 12 Friction Points Killing Conversions in Your Dental Practice 40:31
  10. Why Smart Dentists Employ Their Spouse 15:16
  11. Can I Actually Write Off a Car? - What the IRS Allows in 2026 13:04
  12. One, Big, Beautiful Bill Update: How Will It Affect You? 32:35
  13. The One, Big, Beautiful Bill 49:07
  14. Avoid Inflated Sale Leaseback Arrangements in Commercial Real Estate 22:23
  15. Avoiding Partnership Pitfalls 46:14
  16. A Deep Dive Into Private Equity - Part 2 41:02
  17. A Deep Dive Into Private Equity - Part 1 33:28
  18. File Your Credit Card Settlement Claim 10:13
  19. No More Impending Tax War? 23:37
  20. Insurance Claims Following Hurricanes Helene & Milton 36:05
  21. IUL: Investment or Insurance? 32:17
  22. How Do I Prepare for the Catastrophic? 21:39
  23. The Rise in Dental Practice Buyers 35:21
  24. Q3 2024 DSO Update 33:16
  25. FTC Bans Noncompete Agreements 20:16
  26. Are You Prepared for an Audit? 34:00
  27. Top Myths of Whole Life Insurance 28:51
  28. DID Monthly: The Green Book Proposal, Permanent Life Insurance, and Tax-Free Money for College Age Children 30:05
  29. DID Monthly: Net Investment Income Tax, Overstaffed Practices, and Costly Divorce Mistakes 33:14
  30. The Ins and Outs of Long-Term Care Insurance 22:22
  31. All Things Employee Retention Tax Credit 22:59
  32. DID Monthly: Private Equity in DSOs, A Bipartisan Tax Deal, and Retirement Plan Mistakes 31:13
  33. What's Going On In the DSO Market? 50:52
  34. DID Monthly: Compensating Your Hygienists, Estate Tax Rules, and ERC Crack Down 46:41
  35. Special Release: Getting to the Truth of the Employee Retention Tax Credit 1:07:19
  36. DID Monthly: Tax Tactics - Navigating ERC, Augusta Rule, Staff Compensation, and More! 30:29
  37. DID Monthly: PPOs, ERC, and Financial Fitness 49:31
  38. DID Monthly: DSOs, Partnerships, and Financial Realities 55:02