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Inside The PracticeITP #25 - From Hitchhiking Europe to Helping Dentists Think Like CEOsThis week, Alan and Sarah sit down with Doug Fettig, a dental business speaker, coach, CPA, and MBA whose path to helping dentists lead smarter, stronger practices didn’t exactly follow a straight line. From hitchhiking across Europe to advising dental practices across the country, Doug shares how his unconventional experiences shaped the way he thinks about leadership, risk, and long-term strategy.In this episode, Doug breaks down what it really means for dentists to think like CEOs—not just clinicians—covering mindset shifts, financial clarity, and why curiosity and adaptability matter more than perfection. Expect real talk...
2026-01-3051 min
New Dentist Study ClubImproving Communication with Your Team with Doug FettigTune in to learn how to handle difficult conversations with your dental team. Make progress and improve your relationships with these great tips from Doug. Doug is a dental business advisor. Contact Doug dougfettig@dentaldollarsandsense.com Dental Dollars & Sense
2025-09-2932 min
The Real Talk of Dental006: Burnout, Loss & Reinvention: The Truth About Dentistry No One Tells You with Doug FettigIn this episode of The Real Talk of Dental, I sit down with CPA-turned-dental coach Doug Fettig to talk about what really happens when leadership and life collide, and how choosing curiosity, not perfection, can transform both your career and your joy.Doug shares the pivotal moments that shaped his path. From losing everything on a backpacking trip in Europe to the devastating loss of his son Parker, and how that grief sparked a lifelong commitment to helping people live with more purpose. He opens up about the lessons he’s learned in business, leadership, and life th...
2025-08-2941 min
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2310: Outsourcing Smart Delegation and the Joy of LeadershipOn today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down at Thrive Live with Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA, and dental business advisor, for a deep and dynamic conversation on leadership, joy, and what it really means to run a successful dental practice. Doug brings energy and perspective to the challenges facing dentists today, from burnout and depression to poor delegation and leadership struggles. They discuss why so many dentists are trapped in the “Eeyore” mindset, how to break free by embracing abundant thinking, and why hiring the right office manager can transform your business and your life. Doug explain...
2025-08-1227 min
The Marketing 32 ShowBreaking the CEO Paradox: Leadership, Abundance, and Financial Freedom with Doug FettigDoug Fettig is a CPA and MBA who travels the country inspiring dentists to lead with an abundance mindset, think like a CEO, and plan for the retirement of their dreams. After dropping out of college and spending seven years traveling Europe doing odd jobs from blackjack dealer to encyclopedia salesman, Doug eventually found his way back to school and into accounting. Ten years ago, he transitioned from traditional CPA work to specializing in the dental industry when a retiring partner asked him to take over their dental niche. Since then, Doug has built a reputation for making financial...
2025-07-2930 min
Awaken2Sleep EducationAwaken2Sleep With Doug Fettig"Surprised by your tax bill? You’re not alone—and it’s time to change that. Join Doug Fettig, MBA, CPA, as he shares powerful financial strategies to prepare your Dental Sleep Medicine (DSM) practice for long-term success.As tax season approaches, every dental professional should be asking:Are you ready for 2024 taxes?Is your DSM practice positioned for growth in 2025?Do you know which tax advantages you may be missing?In this comprehensive webinar, Doug Fettig dives into essential financial insights specifically for DSM practices, including maximizing commonly overlooked tax write-offs, structuring your practice for su...
2024-11-1458 min
Bite-Sized Dental Marketing#88: Elevate Your Dental Practice: CEO Mindset with Doug FettigIn this episode, Doug Fettig from Dental Dollars & Sense joins us to share his expertise in helping dentists develop a CEO mindset, essential for advancing their practices in both success and innovation. With his extensive background in accounting and a unique understanding of the dental industry, Doug is perfectly positioned to guide dentists through the intricate journey from being skilled clinicians to becoming visionary leaders of their practices. His approach goes beyond traditional dentistry, aiming to revolutionize how dental professionals think about and manage their practices. Doug & Eric discuss the nuances of building a fulfilling practice culture, the strategic...
2023-12-1833 min
SpecializedFinancial Success Strategies for Dentists and Specialists w/ Doug FettigThis episode features a conversation with Doug Fettig, Founder of Dental Dollars and Sense. Doug is on a mission to revolutionize the dentistry mindset, advocating for a shift from scarcity to abundance. He reveals the key strategies for dentists to grow their practices, from leveraging technology to fostering leadership skills and investing in self-improvement. We simplify complex financial concepts, ensuring dentists and specialists can understand their financial advisors' advice and the importance of prudent business decisions. Here's a link to sign up to our new series that focuses on the financial side of Dentistry Click here...
2023-10-1046 min
SpecializedFinancial Success Strategies for Dentists and Specialists w/ Doug FettigThis episode features a conversation with Doug Fettig, Founder of Dental Dollars and Sense. Doug is on a mission to revolutionize the dentistry mindset, advocating for a shift from scarcity to abundance. He reveals the key strategies for dentists to grow their practices, from leveraging technology to fostering leadership skills and investing in self-improvement. We simplify complex financial concepts, ensuring dentists and specialists can understand their financial advisors' advice and the importance of prudent business decisions. Here's a link to sign up to our new Series that focuses on the financial side of Dentistry: (landing page link pending)
2023-10-1046 min
Dental Marketing Theory - A Podcast by Gary Bird#69 - Doug Fettig & Glen Lawrence - How to Leverage PMS’ For Incredible Growth Doug Fettig and Glen Lawrence from DataDx stop by to talk with Gary about practice management systems (PMSs): how they segment data, why the wrong approach can cause big problems at the practice level, and what smart practice owners should do to leverage their PMS platforms for improved growth.//GUEST INFO: ⬇️Glen LawrenceChief Business Officer at DataDxDoug FettigVice President of Business Development, DataDx Website: https://datadx.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/datadx/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/DataDxInsights/ Say hello to Glen!LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/glenlawrence/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawrence.glen/ Say hello to D...
2022-12-0633 min
The Jerry Jones Direct Radio ShowEpisode #93 - A new way to put your practice equity to work for you!My guest on today's show is Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA. Doug is with the startup, HPA, or, Health Professionals Alliance out of Lake Oswego, Oregon. I met Doug over a year ago and he was part of the Pacific NW Dental Tour 2019 - a roadshow where we took continuing education to some of the secondary markets in Oregon and Washington.In this episode, you'll learn how to put your dormant practice equity to work in a public company. It's a cool concept you've got to hear about.You and I both know that equity is typically only pa...
2019-10-0928 min
Everyday Practices Dental PodcastEpisode 24 – Account on It: Practical Financial Advice for Dentists with Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA"What are your patient retention numbers? What percent of your treatment plans are accepted? What is your production goal for a given day?" asks today's guest Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA. With over 25 years of business and consulting experience, Doug has the unique ability to understand dentists needs and help them grow efficient and profitable practices. His insight allows him to effectively communicate business concepts to dental practices while strategically addressing tax, investment, and retirement planning needs, which he dives into today with Vicki and Chad. In this episode, they cover: Thinking like a CEO…you're running a small bus...
2019-03-2043 min
DentalBrightBitesEpisode 1: Dental CPA Tips & TricksInterview with Doug Fettig of Aldrich CPA and Consulting where we discuss changes in section 179 for 2018 as well as tips and tricks to make more money.
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2018-09-1912 min
THE Jerry Jones Radio ShowEpisode 27: Special Edition with Doug Fettig, CPAIn this special episode, Jerry talks with Doug Fettig, CPA with Aldrich CPA (formerly AKT) about all of the keys to financial success in dentistry.
Doug has over two decades of experience as a CPA and a finance professional, providing him the unique ability to understand dentists’ needs and help them grow efficient and profitable practices. His insight allows him to effectively communicate business concepts to dental practices while strategically addressing tax, investment, and retirement planning needs. Doug has spoken at numerous dental seminars, academies, study groups, and vendor forums around the country and he is known for his energetic, enga...
2017-09-1200 minThe Jerry Jones Direct Radio ShowEpisode 27: Special Edition with Doug Fettig, CPAIn this special episode, Jerry talks with Doug Fettig, CPA with Aldrich CPA (formerly AKT) about all of the keys to financial success in dentistry.
Doug has over two decades of experience as a CPA and a finance professional, providing him the unique ability to understand dentists’ needs and help them grow efficient and profitable practices. His insight allows him to effectively communicate business concepts to dental practices while strategically addressing tax, investment, and retirement planning needs. Doug has spoken at numerous dental seminars, academies, study groups, and vendor forums around the country and he is known for his energetic, enga...
2017-09-1252 min
Growing DentistKnow and Stay on Top of Your Practice’s Finances with Doug Fettig<p>Key Points at a Glance Doug Fettig, Aldrich CPA & Advisors, in conversation with Naren Arulrajah Services 250 Dental clients around the country We understand how a Dental practices’ colleagues and peers operate Using cost segregation analysis to benefit a practice Leveraging depreciation benefits Don’t let your CPA depreciate everything in the first year Fraud […]</p>
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2017-09-0700 min