Profit-First Dentistry: Escaping the Production Hamster Wheel

Are you producing more than ever but still feeling stuck financially? You're not alone—over 60% of dentists say they feel like they’re living paycheck to paycheck… despite owning their own practice. In this powerful episode of the Next Level Practice Podcast, CEO Kelly Dahmer dives deep into one of the biggest blind spots in dentistry: the toxic cycle of production addiction.

You’ll discover why working harder doesn’t equal earning more—and what to do instead to finally get your time, profit, and peace of mind back. It’s time to move from survival mode to scalable success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode
✅ Why dentists are trained to produce, not to profit—and how to change that
✅ How your relationship with money is sabotaging your take-home pay
✅ The mindset shift that took Dr. Susan from burnout to doubling her income
✅ How to calculate your true hourly worth—and why it may shock you
✅ 3 money beliefs keeping practices stuck in low-profit, high-effort mode
✅ What it means to run a collection- and utilization-focused practice, not just a production-focused one
✅ Real tools like the “profit-first mindset” and team financial alignment that transform cash flow fast

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