The Wealthwide Guide: Financial Wisdom for Dentists

Rob Walsh on How Dentists Can Get Their Mojo Back

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 10:46:59 GMT

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

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Graham Crossley: NHS Pension 101 for Dentists

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:20:08 GMT

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

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Josephine Wirdnam on Selling Her Practice During a Pandemic

Tue, 03 Jun 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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

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Jamie Morley on Creating a Positive Culture for Your Dental Practice

Tue, 20 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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

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Stephen Oliver on Creating Wills for Dentists

Wed, 07 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

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

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Clare Emery on what dentists need to know before they buy or sell a practice

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 23:06:00 GMT

Whether you’re buying or selling or simply managing your own dental practice, it’s crucial to understand the key steps involved in a successful purchase.

There are so many issues involved, it can be pretty challenging to be clear on where you should be focused.

In this episode of The Wealthwide Guide, Thomas is joined by Clare Emery, a specialist lawyer and Partner at Acuity Law, with a wide breadth of knowledge on the intricacies of buying, managing and selling dental practices.

She discusses the benefits of understanding the ins and outs of the legal process and covers some key points to understand, whatever stage of your career you’re

at.

The conversation covers:

The first thing dentists should do when looking to sell
The differences in legal rights between employed and self-employed staff
The main reasons that cause sales to fall through
How to navigate changes in NHS contracts
Clare’s golden rule for managing money
One key piece of advice for dentists in 2025

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Luke Moore on How to Sell Your Dental Practice in 2025

Tue, 08 Apr 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Considering selling your dental practice?

Whether you’re actively looking to sell soon or planning to retire within the next ten years, there are many things to consider.

So what actions do you need to take in 2025 to work towards a successful sale? In this episode, Luke Moore, Co-Founder of Dental Elite, shares the current state of the

market and what principals should consider before selling their dental practice.

We discuss:

Luke’s advice on the selling process, from valuation to eventual exit
Why sellers should approach consultants as early as possible to get the best deal
How COVID-19 impacted the dental market
Why you mustn’t take your foot off the pedal before you sell
What position the market is in in 2025
Luke’s number one tip for dentists thinking about selling

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Jayne Sproson on How to Successfully Switch from NHS to Private

Tue, 25 Mar 2025 06:00:00 GMT

Are you thinking of making your dental practice private?

Transitioning from NHS to private is a significant step, and it comes with plenty of challenges. But, if you get your branding right, overcome early setbacks and play to your strengths, you can really reap the benefits.

In this episode, Thomas is joined by Jayne Sproson, business coach and director of The Jayne Sproson Consultancy, to discuss how to navigate switching your NHS practice to private.

From opening her ‘boutique’ practice 25 years ago to her current role as a trusted consultant, she shares her own experiences and invaluable advice she gives to her clients.

Listen to hear:

How Jayne helps dentists work on their businesses, not just in them
Why leaving the NHS could be “the best thing” you ever do
Jayne’s favourite stories from the dentists she has helped
How to escape the shark-infested waters of long-term private competition
The art of standing out for what you do best
Jayne’s ‘golden rules’ on the principles of money

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The Wealthwide Guide Trailer

Fri, 07 Mar 2025 17:56:56 GMT

Are you a UK dentist looking for valuable and insightful discussions on all things financial?

Thomas Dickson has been helping practice owners with their finances for more than 25 years. On The Wealthwide Guide, he’ll be joined by a range of experts to shed light on the business and financial issues faced by dentists.

This podcast is packed full of inspirational insights, strategies and stories to help dentists enjoy a successful career with financial peace of mind. From understanding your NHS Pension and investing for the long-term, to successfully selling your dental practice, this podcast has got you covered. Listen for valuable expertise tailored for UK dentists.

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