We are living through a historic turning point.

I sit down with generational historian and economist Neil Howe, co-author of The Fourth Turning, to unpack what's actually happening beneath the surface of today's economic, political, and cultural instability.

Rather than forecasting fear, Neil provides context—explaining why long periods of stability breed complacency, why trust in institutions breaks down, and why agency and community suddenly matter again during crisis eras.

From inflation as a policy tool to the return of community, authority, and shared purpose, this conversation challenges listeners to stop outsourcing responsibility and start preparing intentionally.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy:

1. Ep #572 - An Argument For DSOs – Compliance, Consolidation & the Future of Dental Practice – Brian Colao
2. Ep #567 - Rewriting The American Dream in a Stagflation World – Dr. David Phelps

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Selling your practice can look like a financial win—and still feel like a personal loss if you choose the wrong partner.

In this episode, Brian Colao, one of the earliest architects of the DSO legal framework, unpacks what most dentists misunderstand about consolidation, private equity, and the true risks hiding behind "fair value" offers.

With nearly three decades advising DSOs and representing more than 780 dental organizations, Brian brings rare clarity to a space filled with noise, fear, and half-truths.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy:

1. Ep #571 - When The Practice Doesn't Need You Anymore – Dr. Dylan & Kelsey Everett
2. Ep #550 - Every Dentist Must Master Leadership, Exit Strategies and Burnout – Dr. John Meis

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.

Success can quietly hollow out what matters most. In this episode, Dr. Dylan Everett and his wife, Kelsey, share how seven-day workweeks and relentless pressure forced them to reset their definition of success. Instead of a quick fix, they deliberately rebuilt: merging practices, restructuring leadership, removing misaligned team members, and reclaiming time swallowed by obligation. Their story shows how stepping back from the chair and building a team that doesn't rely on the owner's constant presence enables growth without sacrificing family, margin, or life itself.

If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you'll enjoy:

1. Ep #570 - Don't Quit. Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention, and Relentless Action – Tony Rubleski
2. Ep #563 - Realigning Priorities is Non-Negotiable – Faith, Family, and Practice – Dr. Michael and Jennifer Kelly

Check out the show notes for more information!

P.S. Whenever you're ready, here are some other ways I can help fast track you to your Freedom goal (you're closer than you think):

1. Schedule a Call with My Team:

If you're tired of running on the hamster wheel, and are looking for a proven blueprint to create more freedom and reduce dependency on your practice income, schedule a call with my team to learn more.

2. Get Your Dentist Retirement Survival Guide:

The winds of economic change are here, and now is the time to move to higher ground. This guide gives you the steps to protect your retirement, your family, and your peace of mind. Get the 25-point checklist here.

3. Get Your Free Retirement Scorecard:

Benchmark your retirement and wealth-building against hundreds of other practice professionals, and get personalized feedback on your biggest opportunities and leverage points. Click here to take the 3 minute assessment and get your scorecard.