Dentists Who Invest Podcast

Dr. James Martin

Official Podcast of the Dentists Who Invest platform. Talking all things investing, money and finance with a dental spin. Have you ever wondered how you can grow your wealth and protect your hard earned money as a Dentist? We've got you covered. Featuring famous guests such as Andrew Craig, Edward Zuckerberg and Benyamin Ahmed we delve deep into EVERY aspect of finance to educate and empower ALL Dentists.

  1. What Big Companies Do To Ensure Profitability with Ravinder Nottra [CPD Available]

    22h ago

    What Big Companies Do To Ensure Profitability with Ravinder Nottra [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— Download your workbook for this episode here: https://sigma-smile.com/#workbook ______________________________________________ UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— A dental practice can look busy, feel exhausting, and still be quietly losing tens of thousands in revenue. We sit down with Ravinder Nottra, a profitability coach for dentists, to unpack how Lean and Six Sigma can turn the daily chaos of overruns, long waits, and inconsistent workflows into something you can actually see, measure, and improve. We start with a familiar pain point: the “30-minute wait”. Rav shows how delays are rarely caused by one big mistake, but by a cascade of small defects that stack up, then links that operational drag to the numbers that matter: no-shows, overheads, and how small percentage wins can translate into meaningful profit. From there we dig into Lean thinking, mapping the patient journey to strip out waste, and Six Sigma, reducing variation so your diary becomes predictable rather than hopeful. You will hear practical examples from McDonald’s consistency, Formula 1 pit stops and SMED, plus surprising bottleneck lessons from the NHS and Heathrow that apply directly to reception, chair time, and pre-appointment communication. Rav also shares three tools you can use immediately: the Five Whys, Pareto thinking, and tight standard operating procedures that protect quality and boost practice valuation by making performance repeatable. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    40 min
  2. Here's How To Design A Portfolio That Beats 99.5% Of Other Investors with Dr James Martin [CPD Available]

    3d ago

    Here's How To Design A Portfolio That Beats 99.5% Of Other Investors with Dr James Martin [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— Most investing mistakes are not dramatic blow-ups, they are quiet, expensive decisions made in the wrong order. We keep it simple and practical by using a four-part framework you can apply to any portfolio: choose your asset first, then the fund, then the account, and only then the platform. That one change stops you picking a shiny investing app and shoehorning your plan into whatever it happens to sell, and it puts the focus back on what actually drives results: asset allocation and time horizon. We dig into the part almost everyone gets wrong: confusing risk with volatility. Volatility is the price of admission for long-term returns, especially if you are investing for 10+ years. We also pull inflation into the conversation, because returns that fail to beat inflation are not real progress towards financial freedom. Using clear examples, we explore why some “low risk” portfolios can be risky in a different way, by making it harder to reach your goals. From there we move into the nuts and bolts: using funds, ETFs and index funds for global diversification, what to look for in tracking and fund charges, and why passive investing often wins after fees. We then weigh up UK investing accounts such as a General Investment Account, an ISA, and a pension or SIPP, focusing on the trade-off between tax efficiency and access. Finally, we talk platforms, the reality behind “no fee” claims, flat fee versus percentage pricing, and the fee ranges that should make you pause. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    31 min
  3. Practice Finance Bulletin: Interest Rates Hike?? with Kevin Saunders [CPD Available]

    May 28

    Practice Finance Bulletin: Interest Rates Hike?? with Kevin Saunders [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— Interest rates are supposed to be boring, but they can decide whether your practice feels effortless or constantly tight on cash. We sit down with finance specialist Kevin Saunders to make sense of the latest Bank of England base rate picture, why inflation still matters, and why some economists are now talking about rate rises again rather than cuts. If you are a UK dentist with a loan on a variable rate, or you have borrowing you have not looked at in years, this is your nudge to stop running on autopilot.  We get practical about refinancing for dentists: who should consider a review (especially borrowing taken out between 2008 and 2020), how practice valuations can unlock better terms as your business matures, and why stacked short-term equipment finance can quietly drain your monthly cash flow. We also talk through the real-world friction costs people forget, like valuation fees, legal fees, and early repayment charges, so you can judge whether switching is genuinely worth it.  Kevin shares how newer lending products and longer terms, including 20-year goodwill loans, can reduce repayments even if the interest rate is slightly higher. The goal is simple: improve cash flow and direct the surplus into building personal wealth, including paying down your residential mortgage where there is no tax relief on interest. We finish with straight talk for first-time buyers: waiting for the “perfect” rate can mean missing the perfect practice. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    21 min
  4. The Importance Of Personal Brand For Dentists with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    May 25

    The Importance Of Personal Brand For Dentists with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— Patients do not have a checklist for your clinical skill, but they do have a radar for trust. We sit down with marketing specialist Rahil Kumar from MiSmile Media and dentist and speaker Dr Dan Shaffer to get brutally practical about personal brand for dentists in the UK, and why it changes everything from your diary to your pricing power. If you have ever thought “posting won’t really make a difference”, we challenge that comfort-zone logic and show what being visible actually does for your career.  We talk about what a personal brand really is: not a logo, not a claim of being “high quality”, but the sum of every touchpoint patients experience. Dan shares how authenticity and integrity create a USP patients can feel, and why personal stories land when they are true rather than engineered for likes. We also explore the reality that most patients cannot easily judge clinical nuance, so they choose the dentist they trust, the one who communicates clearly and feels consistent online and in the practice.  Then we get tactical: which platforms matter, how Instagram and Meta algorithms work, why short-form video wins attention, and what to do if you hate being on camera. We also zoom out to the in-practice details that make or break a premium brand experience, plus a case example where consistent organic social starts bringing patients in without turning on the paid ads tap. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance.   Send us Fan Mail

    45 min
  5. Making Tax Digital: What Happens Next? with Vanessa Pople and Anita Holmes [CPD Available]

    May 22

    Making Tax Digital: What Happens Next? with Vanessa Pople and Anita Holmes [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— Quarterly tax reporting is coming for self-employed dentists, and the fine print matters more than most people realise. We sit down with Vanessa, a tax partner specialising in the dental sector, and Anita, an MTD Client Services Director, to make Making Tax Digital for Income Tax feel practical rather than intimidating. We talk through what HMRC actually requires: digital records, MTD-compatible software, and quarterly updates submitted one month and seven days after each quarter end. We clarify who is in scope from April 2026, why the £50,000 threshold is gross qualifying income (and why “qualifying” means self-employment and rental income), and how the phased reductions to £30,000 and £20,000 may pull more UK dentists in over time. We also explain the final declaration that replaces the traditional Self Assessment return for the 2026 to 2027 tax year onwards, plus what still gets added at year end. From there, we get tactical. What does a dental associate report when the bank only shows net pay? How do you handle mixed NHS and private income, side income streams, or rental property? We discuss software choices including Xero, Sage and QuickBooks, the pros and cons of bank feeds, why separating business and personal accounts saves stress, and how to avoid messy reconciliations that create problems later. If you want support, we also outline service options from light-touch review to fully managed reporting and quarterly planning. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    1h 4m
  6. Social Media Marketing For Dentists In 2026 with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    May 19

    Social Media Marketing For Dentists In 2026 with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— If your practice is “booked up for eight weeks”, you might feel successful, but you could also be bleeding high-intent patients who simply will not wait. We sit down with Rahil Kumar from MySmile Media to unpack what organic marketing really means for UK dentists in 2026, and why the basics now decide whether patients choose you or move on within minutes. We talk funnels in plain English: every view, click, and doorstep glance sits at the top, then the journey narrows through enquiry, consultation, and attendance. From there we get specific about the points most practices miss, like lead response time, how to remove friction from booking, and why your website is not a brochure but a growth engine. Rahil shares the practical checklist he uses when auditing dental websites, including mobile-first design, loading speed, clearer calls to action, and writing that patients actually understand. The conversation also turns to the AI shift: people are using ChatGPT for everyday searches, and Google’s AI Overviews are changing how patients consume information. The takeaway is not to abandon SEO, but to treat it as a long-term practice builder that earns trust and visibility over time. We finish with an organic social media plan you can stick to, why three consistent posts a week beats sporadic bursts, how to balance before-and-after content with human stories, and when TikTok is worth your energy compared with mastering Meta first. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    51 min
  7. The Business Of Implants In 2026 with Dr Pav Khaira [CPD Available]

    May 14

    The Business Of Implants In 2026 with Dr Pav Khaira [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— If you’ve ever wondered why two clinicians can place the “same” dental implant but get wildly different long-term results, this conversation gets to the heart of it. We sit down with Dr Pav Khaira, founder of the Academy of Implant Excellence, to unpack how biomechanics, diagnostics, and patient communication combine to create predictable implant dentistry that is faster, safer, and more profitable per unit time.  We talk through the practical decisions that quietly drive success: structured diagnostics that remove uncertainty, sinus lift planning with an honest view of difficulty, and defect classification so regeneration choices are deliberate. Pav explains why biology and even the boring parts like histology matter, because healing happens at a microscopic level whether we acknowledge it or not. Stack enough small “marginal gains” and you reduce complications, post-op issues, and remakes without adding chair time.  On the biomechanics side, we get specific about implant axis, horizontal position, depth, connection type, diameter, occlusion, and why vague lab scripts like “screw retained crown please” can store up problems. We also dig into the human side: listening to anxiety, avoiding pushy sales tactics, recommending implants ethically, and building trust strong enough that patients refer friends and family. We finish by linking clinical skill to financial freedom and why IV sedation can be a game-changer for uptake and patient experience. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    45 min
  8. Meta/Google Ads In 2026 with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    May 12

    Meta/Google Ads In 2026 with Rahil Kumar [CPD Available]

    Special Offer: Get 15% OFF your first FIGS order with code FIGSUK at checkout. Shop now at https://www.wearfigs.com/ ——————————————————————— UK Dentists: Collect your verifiable CPD for this episode here >>> https://courses.dentistswhoinvest.com/smart-money-members-club ——————————————————————— Your ads can be “working” and your diary can still be empty. That’s the painful gap we tackle as we get practical about paid advertising for dentists and dental practice owners heading into 2026. I’m joined by co-host Dr Dan Shaffer and marketing specialist Rahil as we unpack what’s genuinely changed on Meta, why the algorithm now pushes towards creative that feels bespoke to the viewer, and why “creative is key” is no longer a catchy line but the deciding factor in performance. We compare Facebook and Instagram ads with Google Ads (PPC) in a way that makes sense for real-world patient acquisition. Google often brings higher intent leads because people are actively searching for implants, Invisalign, emergency appointments, and cosmetic treatments. Meta can generate more eyeballs and cheaper leads, but those enquiries can be harder to contact or less ready to book. Our north star stays the same throughout: bums on seats, not vanity metrics. We also get specific on execution: when to use a conversion-focused landing page, when a Meta lead form helps, and why sending traffic to a generic homepage usually breaks the journey. We talk testing culture (static vs video, captions, colours, variations), boosting winning organic posts, and how AI is reshaping marketing through longer search queries, Google AI Overviews, and zero-click searches. If you’re trying to set a smarter dental marketing budget and build a funnel that converts, this one will sharpen your thinking. ——————————————————————— Disclaimer: All content on this channel is for education purposes only and does not constitute an investment recommendation or individual financial advice. For that, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. The value of investments and the income from them can go down as well as up, so you may get back less than you invest. The views expressed on this channel may no longer be current. The information provided is not a personal recommendation for any particular investment. Tax treatment depends on individual circumstances and all tax rules may change in the future. If you are unsure about the suitability of an investment, you should speak to a regulated, independent professional. Investment figures quoted refer to simulated past performance and that past performance is not a reliable indicator of future results/performance. Send us Fan Mail

    54 min

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Official Podcast of the Dentists Who Invest platform. Talking all things investing, money and finance with a dental spin. Have you ever wondered how you can grow your wealth and protect your hard earned money as a Dentist? We've got you covered. Featuring famous guests such as Andrew Craig, Edward Zuckerberg and Benyamin Ahmed we delve deep into EVERY aspect of finance to educate and empower ALL Dentists.

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