Success can slowly cost you everything that matters. In this episode, Dr. Dylan Everett and his wife Kelsey share how their thriving practice, seven-day workweeks, and constant pressure pushed them into survival mode—and forced them to rethink what success actually meant. What followed wasn’t a quick fix, but a deliberate rebuild: merging practices, hiring associates, removing the wrong people, and reclaiming time that had been swallowed by obligation. Their story is a powerful reminder that growth without margin eventually collapses under its own weight.
Dylan and Kelsey share how they are stepping back from the chair, redefining leadership roles, and creating a culture that doesn’t depend on the owner’s constant presence. From family priorities and visionary leadership to building teams that truly step up, this episode shows what’s possible when you stop chasing success at the expense of your life—and start designing freedom on purpose.
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Minute Markers:
- 00:00 – Intro
- 01:22 – From seven-day workweeks to redefining success as a family
- 03:36 – Time freedom, passive income, and becoming present again
- 06:16 – Shifting from operator to visionary leadership
- 09:46 – Merging practices and bringing on associates the right way
- 12:17 – Culture, team alignment, and removing the wrong people
- 17:21 – Communication, trust, and building ownership within the team
- 20:01 – Reinvestment seasons and why growth requires stepping back
- 22:05 – What happens when the owner leaves—and the practice thrives
- 27:26 – Preparing for economic shifts with clarity and liquidity
- 29:34 – Designing the next chapter around family, freedom, and purpose
If you like this episode, here are more episodes we think you’ll enjoy:
- Ep #570 – Don’t Quit. Lessons in Resilience, Reinvention, and Relentless Action – Tony Rubleski
- Ep# 563 – Realigning Priorities is Non-Negotiable – Faith, Family, and Practice – Dr. Michael and Jennifer Kelly
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- Dr. Dylan Everett Website | LinkedIn
- Private Facebook Group: The Exit-Ready Dentist
- Download the Exit Strategy Playbook
- Schedule your Freedom Founders discovery call
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