What is the 3XLIFE All About? Fulfillment, Freedom and Financial Independence

Your dental practice should give financial success, yes. More than that, it should offer you a deeply fulfilling career and the freedom to enjoy your life outside your office. That is what the 3XLIFE is all about at David Bennett Coaching: building the practice of your dreams that embodies fulfillment, freedom and financial independence. Far from fantasy, this is an achievable lifestyle for you when you design your practices with intention, knowledge and the right support.

Fulfillment in Your Work

Your fulfillment goes way beyond your paycheck. You want to do work that excites you and aligns with your passions. In a 3X Lifestyle Practice (3XLIFE), taught at David Bennett Coaching, you won’t deliver just any dentistry. Rather, you will focus on the kinds of procedures that bring you joy and challenge.

Maybe you love full-mouth reconstructions and smile makeovers, or perhaps you find fulfillment in complex surgical procedures. Fulfillment means leading a practice where you are passionate about the type of dentistry you perform daily.

In a fulfilling practice, you work with patients who respect your expertise and willingly invest in the care you provide. You never chase reluctant patients or bargain over treatment plans. Instead, you complete the work you love for patients who value your skills. To achieve this level of fulfillment, you need to be able to effectively diagnose and present comprehensive treatment plans. This builds a practice that serves your patients’ needs and your goals.

Freedom to Enjoy Life

One key component of the 3XLIFE is the freedom to live the life you want outside the office. If you are like many of our clients, this may mean owning your practice and setting your own schedule rather than being tethered to in-network dental benefits plans and the accompanying constraints. The 3XLIFE allows you to charge fees reflective of your expertise and experience, free from the limitations of reimbursements.

With this freedom, you make more money and reclaim your time. Imagine a work schedule where you take more days off each year than you spend in the office. This might look like working fifteen days a month or less, leaving you with more time for family, travel and personal interests.

By structuring your practice for efficiency and profitability, you can gain control over your time, giving you the freedom to truly live.

Financial Independence

The third pillar of the 3XLIFE is financial independence, which means having a practice that supports your current lifestyle and paves the way for a secure future. As of 2024, the average income for a general dentist was around $187,000.

In keeping with the 3XLIFE theme, the goal David Bennett Coaching sets for clients is three times the national average, or $560,000. Believe it or not, 53% of our clients have achieved this.

A stretch goal set for my clients is to reach $1,000,000 in personal annual income. This number is rare for anyone, much less in dentistry. Not long ago, a solo practice earning over a million in annual top-line production was considered a significant practice, let alone the idea of having that much in personal annual income for one dentist. At David Bennett Coaching, 26% of clients have reached the $1,000,000+ personal annual income level.

Financial independence requires intentional planning. You need to be effective in earning, strategic in saving and intentional about investing. A profitable practice gives you the resources to secure your financial future, invest wisely and even retire early if you choose. The goal is to create lasting wealth and stability that truly frees you.

In the 3XLIFE, you work on your terms, perform the type of dentistry you love and earn what you are worth—all while enjoying more freedom and financial stability. It may sound too good to be true, but many general dentists have achieved this lifestyle, and so can you. By pursuing fulfillment, freedom and financial independence, you build a successful practice and craft a life that truly empowers you.

It is well known that the fastest way to achieve something you have never done before is to find a mentor. I am a coach and mentor exclusively for dentists. I transform my clients’ practices by evolving their skills, income, fulfillment and freedom, so they can live a 3XLIFE. You were meant to have an impact, make a difference and live the life you imagine. Let’s find your 3XLife together. www.DavidBennettCoaching.com