The Wealthwide Guide: Financial Wisdom for Dentists

Rob Walsh on How Dentists Can Get Their Mojo Back

Are you passionate about your work? It’s all too easy to get buried in patient care or spend all your time managing your team, but how often do you step back and work on your business? On this episode of the Wealthwide Guide, Thomas is joined by Rob Walsh, Managing Director at Clear Vision Consultancy. Rob has a wealth of experience in helping dentists get the best out of their businesses. To him, it’s more than just complex strategies and all-singing, all-dancing market campaigns – it’s about getting back to basics and focusing on what makes your dental business great.  The conversation covers: * Why Rob wrote his book, ‘Running a Dental Business’ * The power of making small operational changes * The KPIs dentists should track to unlock additional profit * One traditional marketing method that could make all the difference * The key reason you must make the time to work on your business * The best financial decision Rob has ever made If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us, share your feedback and don’t forget to rate the podcast!  Thank you for listening!  Website: wealthwide.co.uk [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1hZ0VfZTF4RHA5WVI2NUpEekpmUnB1QVpoQXxBQ3Jtc0tsLV9jMGU5UUZDNkg0NG95SWJwTlNqdTNDOF9OeXJKQXlYRFBfVFVUMERxazlVRW1HTUdfeDBySUM1S3c3MHR5VGNWWE14VXFla01ic1p3UmFEZXZ5QWFkYWJ5U3F4MnB0WUtnM0dPeGRyQXVDYmZpRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2F]  Blog: wealthwide.co.uk/blog/financial-planning-for-dentists [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp4bE84OGlwVEU3ODFUWmp5a0N5ZE5NQm9Pd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNmRUS3V3ZkxPZk5jMGY2Wmx5QzRzbVZ6MktjZ1FTREF4VU1tbm0xblMyUHByUFllOGpjRUlScTNISmpIV3BtUkI1WWRqamhUTGcwQTBJNld6cGEtcGtDUHV6TlFqbDZWaTNFd3l5NDAwVWlqZmxkcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2Fblog%2Ffinancial-planning-for-dentists]  Contact Wealthwide: wealthwide.co.uk/contact [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNsaE1CdEt4ODV3ek9faEZpdjdydGZMR0lmZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTk02UWdWdU5yYTVCVzVldndDTGF2c0ZiY0NaOEw1WWw1UEkwV2lZWXJSOHlwczVQcHJGVnZzYkNCZ1pXdTFDVlhsTjJaUFBCTW1hbC1jRUZHZkotaXZuLWFwZWZndlhqU1h6c2w4aDJHdmZBN3RfQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2Fcontact]  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wealthwide-uk [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZTanFfRURaTzdRZHd3WkdLcUVLendYMTY1UXxBQ3Jtc0trczVwNkhRMy01UUJXZ3l4bV9Qb3hLbVhxNUtSVGlHcnBkTHltbmRROEVlR3FoOVdyeVlCcTZMMEZrc2tORGJUMHp0Z0M2c1BrRVl6ZW5IUkRDQkNMYng2bU5LM0U4eWRZVzJCWTlqbjc5MklRMWpBYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwealthwide-uk%2F]  Thomas Dickson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Graham Crossley: NHS Pension 101 for Dentists

How well do you understand the NHS pension? If its various complexities have left you baffled, this episode’s guest is here to help. Graham Crossley, NHS pension specialist and Director & Founder of Medifintech, joins this episode of The Wealthwide Guide. The conversation covers: * Graham’s journey and why he founded Medifintech * The most common (and most costly) NHS pension mistakes – and how to avoid them * Why even experienced financial advisers turn to Medifintech for support * Graham’s thoughts on retirement flexibility and ‘retire and return’ * How one small error led to £266,000 in reclaimed annual allowance charges If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us, share your feedback and don’t forget to rate the podcast!  Thank you for listening!  Website: wealthwide.co.uk  Blog: wealthwide.co.uk/blog/financial-planning-for-dentists  Contact Wealthwide: wealthwide.co.uk/contact  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wealthwide-uk  Thomas Dickson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Josephine Wirdnam on Selling Her Practice During a Pandemic

You’d be surprised by the number of dental practice owners who hated visiting the dentist…  When Josephine Wirdnam, former practice owner and principal dentist at Burgess Hill Dental Care, experienced a life-changing injury, it paved the way for an unexpected and successful career in dentistry. Starting as an associate, she made her way into dental practice ownership, which she describes as her greatest financial decision.  Having overcome the challenges of selling her practice during COVID, she’s now reaping the rewards.  The conversation covers:  * Josephine’s unique journey into dentistry  * Why she never really liked the technical side of her work  * The unique challenges of being a woman and a mother in the industry  * How she navigated her practice sale during the pandemic  * What she enjoys most about life after dentistry  * Josephine’s top tip for dental practice owners  If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us, share your feedback and don’t forget to rate the podcast!  Thank you for listening!  Website: wealthwide.co.uk [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbW1hZ0VfZTF4RHA5WVI2NUpEekpmUnB1QVpoQXxBQ3Jtc0tsLV9jMGU5UUZDNkg0NG95SWJwTlNqdTNDOF9OeXJKQXlYRFBfVFVUMERxazlVRW1HTUdfeDBySUM1S3c3MHR5VGNWWE14VXFla01ic1p3UmFEZXZ5QWFkYWJ5U3F4MnB0WUtnM0dPeGRyQXVDYmZpRQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2F]  Blog: wealthwide.co.uk/blog/financial-planning-for-dentists [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbGp4bE84OGlwVEU3ODFUWmp5a0N5ZE5NQm9Pd3xBQ3Jtc0tuNmRUS3V3ZkxPZk5jMGY2Wmx5QzRzbVZ6MktjZ1FTREF4VU1tbm0xblMyUHByUFllOGpjRUlScTNISmpIV3BtUkI1WWRqamhUTGcwQTBJNld6cGEtcGtDUHV6TlFqbDZWaTNFd3l5NDAwVWlqZmxkcw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2Fblog%2Ffinancial-planning-for-dentists]  Contact Wealthwide: wealthwide.co.uk/contact [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbWNsaE1CdEt4ODV3ek9faEZpdjdydGZMR0lmZ3xBQ3Jtc0ttTk02UWdWdU5yYTVCVzVldndDTGF2c0ZiY0NaOEw1WWw1UEkwV2lZWXJSOHlwczVQcHJGVnZzYkNCZ1pXdTFDVlhsTjJaUFBCTW1hbC1jRUZHZkotaXZuLWFwZWZndlhqU1h6c2w4aDJHdmZBN3RfQQ&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.wealthwide.co.uk%2Fcontact]  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wealthwide-uk [https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=channel_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEZTanFfRURaTzdRZHd3WkdLcUVLendYMTY1UXxBQ3Jtc0trczVwNkhRMy01UUJXZ3l4bV9Qb3hLbVhxNUtSVGlHcnBkTHltbmRROEVlR3FoOVdyeVlCcTZMMEZrc2tORGJUMHp0Z0M2c1BrRVl6ZW5IUkRDQkNMYng2bU5LM0U4eWRZVzJCWTlqbjc5MklRMWpBYw&q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.linkedin.com%2Fcompany%2Fwealthwide-uk%2F]  Thomas Dickson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/ [https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/]  ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Jamie Morley on Creating a Positive Culture for Your Dental Practice

Leadership is the backbone of any successful dental practice or group. But, since it means something different to everybody, where is the best place to start for principal dentists to grow their leadership skills and watch their business and team reap the rewards? In this episode, Thomas Dickson sits down with Jamie Morley, Owner and Leadership Coach at Fitting Leadership, to discuss how improving your leadership skills can foster a positive, healthy culture at your dental practice. With an extensive background in leadership and coaching, Jamie shares the leadership qualities that all principal dentists should have in 2025. The conversation covers: * How to overcome the biggest leadership challenges in dentistry * The importance of building a positive culture in your practice * The secrets behind Jamie’s ‘Heart of Leadership’ model * The most crucial thing all dentists should know in 2025 * How he helped one orthodontist gain clarity and focus, and grow his practice * The best financial decision Jamie has ever made If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us, share your feedback and don’t forget to rate the podcast!  Thank you for listening!  Website: wealthwide.co.uk  Blog: wealthwide.co.uk/blog/financial-planning-for-dentists  Contact Wealthwide: wealthwide.co.uk/contact  LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wealthwide-uk  Thomas Dickson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Stephen Oliver on Creating Wills for Dentists

Do you have your will in place? Putting off creating or updating a will could have implications not just for dentists but their loved ones too. In this episode, Thomas is joined by Stephen Oliver, owner of The Will Company. When Stephen realised that no service truly integrated financial planning with efficient estate planning and will writing, he made a bold career shift to ensure dentists could rest assured that their will and financial plan were aligned. Across his 30+ year career, Stephen has drafted over 40,000 wills. In this episode, he shares how the landscape has changed, requiring intricate planning and regular revisiting, and what key steps dentists need to take to ensure their estate is in safe hands. They discuss: * How The Will Company started * The real dangers dentists face if they do not have a will * The upcoming legal changes dentists face * Why collaboration between will writers and financial advisors is key * Why Stephen advises you should “save first, spend later” * What planning your estate is really about If you enjoyed this episode, please follow us, share your feedback and don’t forget to rate the podcast!  Thank you for listening!  Our website: wealthwide.co.uk   Read the blog: wealthwide.co.uk/blog/financial-planning-for-dentists  Contact us: wealthwide.co.uk/contact  Follow us on LinkedIn: linkedin.com/company/wealthwide-uk  Follow Thomas on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dicksonthomas/ ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.