In this episode of It Comes In Pints, Greg sits down with Colin Maclachlan—former SAS, keynote speaker, and author of The Pilgrim—for a conversation centered on resilience, trust, and performing under pressure.

Colin shares his journey from a challenging childhood to special forces, and how those experiences shaped his approach to teamwork, decision-making, and navigating the unknown. The conversation also offers an inside look at Colin’s immersive Stoic Events and the upcoming exclusive Seattle Study Club experience in Scotland, where members will put these principles into practice through problem-solving, collaboration, and real-world challenges.

This episode is an introduction to Colin’s work, his mindset, and the experiences he’s creating—designed to help individuals and teams grow stronger through challenge and uncertainty.

Bringing on an associate shouldn’t feel like a gamble — yet 75% of new doctor relationships fail. In this powerful conversation, Greg and Bryton Nield, CEO and Co-Founder of Hiring Pros dive deep into the real reasons so many associate hires fall apart, and what the most successful practices do differently.

From defining your ideal “avatar,” to understanding personality fit, to building trust and executing a thoughtful 90-day onboarding plan, Brighton breaks down the exact strategies his team uses to match practices with the right clinicians — and the costly mistakes practice owners keep making.

If you’re thinking about hiring an associate—or you’ve been burned before—this episode will change the way you approach leadership, culture, and long-term growth.

In this year-end episode, Greg is joined by financial strategist Derek Chan of National Financial Network for a practical and surprisingly approachable conversation about tax planning and smart financial decisions for dentists. Derek explains how tools like Section 179, accelerated depreciation, QBI, charitable giving, retirement contributions, gifting strategies, and student loan repayment benefits can all fit into a thoughtful year-end plan. They also explore why quarterly check-ins with your financial team matter, how to think about both practice and personal finances, and what a simple year-end “self-audit” might look like, from investments and tax exposure to wills, trusts, and account access. This episode is designed to help you finish the year with more clarity, fewer surprises, and a better plan heading into 2026.