What happens when a successful endodontist redefines success—not by the size of his practice or his net worth, but by the depth of his relationships and the culture he creates? Today, Dr. Jerry (Gerald) Gray joins Dr. David Phelps to share his journey from burnout to transformation, and how coaching, family wake-up calls, and a renewed vision for leadership helped Jerry pivot from a transactional, high-performance mindset to a transformational purpose-driven life—one centered on values, trust, and impact.

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

1. Ep #531 - Dr. Bill Jordan – Proactive Financial Planning and Embracing Life Transitions
2. Ep #530 - Brad Chandler – Why Business Owners Need to Unlock Self-Love and Break Limiting Beliefs
3. Ep #529 - Dr. Peter Dinh – Unlocking Peak Performance – A Dentist’s Guide to Health, Productivity, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset

The Free For Life Masterclass - The catalyst for exponential success: https://freedomfounders.com/catalyst

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’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

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.

Want to know more about leadership, culture, and creating a business that thrives? Joining the show today is Dr. Matt VanderMolen. From starting his dental career in the Navy to building a top dental practice in Springfield, Illinois, Matt talks about why your team comes before the patient and the importance of defining a clear mission within your business. Dr. VanderMolen shares how his military background instilled a passion for structured advancement and people development, and how it inspired him to create a five-level system to empower his dental staff. Give it a listen!

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

1. Ep #530 - Brad Chandler – Why Business Owners Need to Unlock Self-Love and Break Limiting Beliefs
   
2. Ep #529 - Dr. Peter Dinh – Unlocking Peak Performance – A Dentist’s Guide to Health, Productivity, and the Entrepreneurial Mindset
3. Ep #525 - Dr. Victoria Peterson – Investment Grade Practice – The Business Principles Every Dentist Needs to Succeed

The Free For Life Masterclass - The catalyst for exponential success: https://freedomfounders.com/catalyst

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’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

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.

What do dentists need to increase profitability in their business and create time freedom? Jake Conway, founder of Custom Practice Analytics, is back for an in-depth conversation on future-proofing businesses in an era of uncertainty. We dig into the financial stressors facing dentists and entrepreneurs today and how knee-jerk decisions often compound the problem. Jake shares his battle-tested approach to key performance metrics, and also tackles one of the most misunderstood decisions practice owners face: whether to scale or sell.

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

1. Ep #526 - Brannon Moncrief – Dental Practice Transitions – DSO Trends, Seller Options and Best Practices
2. Ep #525 - Dr. Victoria Peterson – Investment Grade Practice – The Business Principles Every Dentist Needs to Succeed
3. Ep #522 - Dr. Mauricio Dardano – An Inside Look At a Dentistry Consolidator – The Success of MB2 Dental

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’d like to replace your active practice income with passive investment income within 2-3 years, and you have at least 1M in available capital (can include residential/practice equity or practice sale), then schedule a call with my team. If it looks like there is a mutual fit, you’ll have the opportunity to attend one of our upcoming member events as a guest.

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.