{"podcast":{"title":"Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights","slug":"dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","podcast_index_feed_id":7069719,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dental-unscripted-76568f68-9f66-456b-a730-5d4f27447c67","website_url":"http://www.dentalunscripted.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E_HP5hfvbSdm89iNR8aECGrbRSHawQ7BlkFmY7chhxs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRj/NmI2ZjY5YmQ0YTE4/MzFlNzk3YzE5NzJm/N2Q2Zi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn","episode_count":54,"summary":"The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from \"Startup Unscripted\" and \"Dental Acquisition Unscripted\" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to \"the business of dentistry.\" Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T04:18:37.860796+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719"},"episode":{"title":"Dental Practice Finances: The 401(k) Strategy Every Owner Needs to Know","slug":"dental-practice-finances-the-401-k-strategy-every-owner-needs-to-know","published_at":"2026-03-23T06:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/dental-practice-finances-the-401-k-strategy-every-owner-needs-to-know","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/dental-practice-finances-the-401-k-strategy-every-owner-needs-to-know","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/57c47e3e/fed53aca.mp3","summary":"Dental practice finances investment hack using 401 (k) – Shelter up to $83K/year in taxes while building real wealth as a dental practice owner. Most dental practice owners treat the sale of their practice as their retirement plan. That's a costly mistake. Caitlin Bryan, Wealth Management Lead at Cain Watters & Associates, breaks down how a well-structured 401(k) is the single most powerful dental financial planning tool available and how nine out of ten times, it pays for itself entirely through tax savings. From the 3% Safe Harbor rule to the backdoor Roth IRA strategy, Caitlin gives dental entrepreneurs a clear roadmap to build wealth during ownership, not just at the exit. Whether you're running a dental startup or deep into practice ownership, this episode delivers the dental practice financial tips that top producers actually use. 01:03 - Why dental practice finances get ignored at startup 03:44 - Cain Watters & Associates: 40 years of dental business expertise 07:39 - The core case for a 401(k) in dental practice management 10:00 - Getting your team enrolled: eligibility rules explained 13:30 - 3% Safe Harbor: the owner's shortcut to unlimited deferrals 17:00 - How much can you actually save? ($72K–$83K/year breakdown) 19:40 - Gusto vs. custom plan: what dental entrepreneurs are missing 24:30 - Buying a dental practice? Here's what happens to the seller's plan 27:56 - Traditional vs. Roth for high earners: the backdoor strategy 37:00 - Warning: don't make your practice sale your only retirement plan 🔗 Get your FREE 401(k) proposal from Cain Watters & Associates https://go.cainwatters.com/l/467721/2026-03-20/lrx9y 🔗 Learn more about the practice ownership journey here on the podast: https://dentalunscripted.com 💼 Guest: Caitlin Bryan | Cain Watters &a…","meta_description":"Dental practice finances investment hack using 401 (k) – Shelter up to $83K/year in taxes while building real wealth as a dental practice owner. 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