Dr. Steven Lu @dentistrywithsteven - Dr. Gallagher's Podcast x Dose of Dental Podcast #148

Top 4 Topics:- From Layoff to Leadership: How Dr. Lu Grew To 6-Figures At This Medicaid Pediatric Practice in Just 1 Year- Pediatric Dentistry Without a Residency? How Dr. Steven Earned This Spot & Is Thriving- Exposing the Truth: Dentist Pay, Production vs. Collections, and What Medicaid Really Pays!- Burned Out to Fulfilled: Finding Ikigai, Building Wealth, and Loving Dentistry AgainQuotes & Wisdom:1. “Being an average dentist is not worth it now... It takes more grit and creativity to put yourself in good situations.” – Dr. Steven Lu2. “You have to see things not as obstacles but as opportunities. That’s how I got my own location.” – Dr. Steven Lu3. “Every time you talk to a kid, it’s a performance. You’re putting energy into it.” – Dr. Steven Lu4. “It’s not about how much you make—it’s how much you keep.” – Brendan Gallagher5. “If I passed away tomorrow, I’d be happy, because I feel like I’ve fulfilled my Ikigai.” – Dr. Steven Lu6. “You just have to be a nice person. Shake people’s hands, say hi, and be human.” – Dr. Steven Lu7. “This is the real-world dentistry you don’t learn in dental school.” – Brendan Gallagher8. “Protect your funds. It’s not how much you make; it’s how much you keep.” – Brendan Gallagher9. “Sometimes less hours make you more productive because you’re not as tired.” – Dr. Steven Lu10. “When all of what you’re good at, what you get paid for, and what the world needs align—that’s Ikigai.” – Dr. Steven LuQuestions:01:08 - What made you change your mind about treating kids?01:57 - Did you do a pediatric residency?03:05 - Did you buy your own location or was it provided within the organization?05:22 - Would you go back for pediatric residency?06:23 - Do you have loans you’re paying off?19:09 - How many patients do you see per day? Could you see more?21:23 - Do you see yourself opening your own practice one day?29:10 - What are your weekly hours? Do you feel you're in a sweet spot?33:06 - Do you know how your practice manages labor laws for assistants?35:52 - How long is your commute? What do you do during the drive?36:44 - What’s your top motivational YouTube channel?40:30 - Was it an employment attorney or dental attorney that helped with your S-corp?44:21 - Are you in a relationship?47:44 - Do you use ChatGPT too?Now available on:- Dr. Gallagher’s Podcast & YouTube Channel- Dose of Dental Podcast #148My watch in this episode = Tag Heuer Aquaracer Calibre 16 Chrono- 6.2025#podcast #dentalpodcast #doctorgallagherpodcast #doctorgallagherspodcast #doctor #dentist #dentistry #oralsurgery #dental #dentalschool #dentalstudent #doctorlife #dentistlife #oralsurgeon #doctorgallagher