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EPISODE · May 31, 2026 · 31 MIN

I Made a Lot of Money And I Was Still Miserable | Dr. Richard Low

from Smiles & Cents | The Dental Wealth Partners Show · host Dental Wealth Partners

Dr. Richard Low · Dentist, Podcaster & Founder of Next Level Fathers Prepared for Smiles and Cents PodcastDr. Richard Low owned 54 dental offices, hosted a podcast with over 3 million downloads, and still found himself Googling "what is it called when nothing sounds appealing anymore." The answer was anhedonia. The deeper answer was burnout.In this episode of Smiles and Cents, Dr. Low unpacks what it really means to chase success in dentistry  and what happens when you reach it and still feel empty. He talks candidly about his mental breakdown as CEO of a growing DSO, losing 50 pounds, saving his marriage, and building Next Level Fathers: a transformation group helping dentists rebuild their health, identity, and purpose from the inside out.This is Part 1 of a two-episode conversation. If money, success, and happiness are not lining up the way you expected  this episode is for you.Follow the show so you never miss an episode.CONNECT WITH DR. RICHARD LOW: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dr.richard.low/ , Facebook Group: Next Level Dentist — Rising Beyond Burnout, Podcast: Next Level Dentist (coming soon) Shared Practice Podcast: (search on all platforms)CONNECT WITH SMILES AND CENTSHost: Ian McGinnis, Website:  https://dentistfinancialplanning.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ianvmcginnis/Schedule a free consultation with a dentist-specific financial planner.Get an objective financial assessment and see how your current strategy stacks up when it comes to debt management, practice growth, investing, and tax planning. 

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Dr. Richard Low · Dentist, Podcaster & Founder of Next Level Fathers Prepared for Smiles and Cents Podcast Dr. Richard Low owned 54 dental offices, hosted a podcast with over 3 million downloads, and still found himself Googling "what is it called when nothing sounds appealing anymore." The answer was anhedonia. The deeper answer was burnout. In this episode of Smiles and Cents, Dr. Low unpacks what it really means to chase success in dentistry and what happens when you reach it an...

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