Therapy For Your Money

Episode 208: Why Your Practice Shouldn’t Be Your Only Retirement Plan

• Julie Herres • Season 6 • Episode 208

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Many private practice owners assume their business will eventually fund their retirement. After all, you’ve spent years building it, surely it will be worth enough someday to carry you through your later years.

But relying solely on your practice as your retirement strategy can be risky.

In this episode, Julie sits down with financial planner Eric Miller, CEO of Econologics, to talk about why practice owners should think beyond the eventual sale of their business when planning for long-term wealth. They explore common misconceptions about practice valuation, why diversification matters, and practical ways owners can start building multiple income streams while their practice is still growing.

If you want to build a practice that supports both your business goals and your household’s long-term financial health, this conversation is a must-listen.

3 Reasons to Listen to This Episode

1. Many practice owners overestimate what their practice will be worth.
Eric explains why emotional attachment and optimism often lead owners to assume their business will sell for more than it realistically will.

2. Selling your practice doesn’t mean you keep the full amount.
Taxes, debt, and other factors can dramatically reduce what you actually walk away with after a sale.

3. Practice owners have unique opportunities to build multiple income streams.
From retirement plans to real estate to brokerage accounts, there are several ways to create long-term financial stability beyond your practice.

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