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Derick Van Ness of Big Life Financial returns to the podcast to discuss with Kiera the new realities of the recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill — and how dentists can capitalize on the impacts. They discuss bonus depreciation, research and development credits, and more. Further, there's an opportunity for DAT listeners at biglifefinancial.com/DAT, where you can learn if you're overpaying on your taxes and what new opportunities exist. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript Kiera Dent (00:00) Hello, Dental A Team listeners. This is Kiera. And today I'm excited to welcome back a popular guest. He and I have chatted multiple times. We've gone around and around on different topics of how to help dentists build more wealth. So Derick, ⁓ with Big Life Financial, we talked about our research and development credits. Today we're going to be talking about this big, beautiful tax bill, how it's going to impact dentists, how it's going to impact building wealth. I do think it also impacts team members. So Derick, welcome back to the show. How are you today? Derick Van Ness (00:29) I'm great, Kiera. I really appreciate you bringing me on the show again. It's always fun to talk. Kiera Dent (00:34) Of course, we all know that I love wealth strategies. love ⁓ it takes time like you and I were talking about pre show. ⁓ I think it's something to educate ourselves on and to be around really smart people and to constantly be looking at different things like I know hot in the real estate world right now and with buying businesses and buying practices, the big beautiful tax bill is actually great for the bonus depreciation coming in. So just like educating ourselves and that's what I wanted today to be. not getting high into politics. These are bills that are into place ⁓ and how to take advantage of them, how to maximize them. Derick, you work with a ton of dentists. So Derick, for those who don't know, you kind of give a little bit background on how you and I even got connected, how you got into dentistry, ⁓ how does Big Life Financial play into this. We have a lot of mutual clients together. So just kind of give people a background on who you are and how you got to the dental space. Derick Van Ness (01:26) Absolutely, you know, I started out back in like 2010 2009 2010 helping small business owners with taxes and financial strategy I was working for another firm at the time and I had been a house flipper and if for those of you who remember 2008 wasn't so good if you're a house flipper, right and When that whole thing fell apart kind of fell in my head I took a lot of the skills that I had and a friend of mine hired me to help Kiera Dent (01:46) It is not. Derick Van Ness (01:55) small business owners with taxes and financial and business strategy. ⁓ Working with them, I had a chance to work with about 1,500 business owners over seven years. And then eventually went out and started doing my own thing because there were some different things that I wanted to do that they didn't offer. ⁓ essentially, in that time, I worked with a lot of dentists and a lot of doctors. ⁓ And so I kind of stayed in that arena, which led me to ⁓ meeting you, Kiera. through Mark over at DSI and all the stuff that I'd done with him and then found you guys and just love what you guys do with helping people to build their teams. Cause I'm such a huge advocate of how important that is to have the right team to run your practice, right? Especially if you're going to have multiple practices, it just can't be about you. And so it was just kind of a natural fit. And like you said, you, you definitely love financial strategies. So. We got into it, we talked about a bunch of different things, had a chance to work together. Like you said, have shared a lot of clients along the way, but it just seems like dentists have a lot of the problems that we solve, which is they pay a of taxes, they make good money, and most of them didn't get an MBA in college to understand how business and finances work. They've had to learn along the way. And so we see ourselves as part of that process of helping dentists become. better business owners, better entrepreneurs, and honestly create freedom in their life instead of just having a business that runs them, because it's easy to have that happen in dentistry. So that's sort of how we got connected. I don't know, over the last, since whatever 2008, 2009 was, last 15 plus years, I've probably worked with somewhere between 2,000 and 2,500 business owners. I would say a good chunk of those have been dentists. So that's how we ended up together. Kiera Dent (03:48) Yeah. I love the journey. love hearing what you've done. I also agree on like building wealth. And I think going through dental school, working at the dental college, dentists are coming out with, you know, upwards of 500, 600, 700, $800,000 in debt somewhere up towards that upper million. Midwestern was a very expensive school. looking at that and then watching offices and I remember the first dentist that I worked with and we were partners. We, called her 2.5 because we were 2.5 million debt. Derick Van Ness (04:03) Cheers. Kiera Dent (04:18) was like, you better straighten that spine 2.5. Like we need that spine for a long time. But it was something where I realized like, that's a substantial amount of debt. One to walk out of school with two you buy a practice on top of that and then you want to try and like even remotely live your own personal life. It just felt like the odds are possibly stacked not in a dentist favor. I've had several dentists where this is the case where they're multimillion in debt, trying to get these practices off the ground. And so really coming up with Derick Van Ness (04:43) Mm-hmm. Kiera Dent (04:47) like yes, long-term, if they make it, awesome. Hopefully it will pay off for them. But what are maybe some strategies and tips that they can do now? I think like so many of us look at real estate and wish that we would have gotten in at the 2008 because now you're selling them out or even in 2020. And so it's like, what can people do now, even if they didn't maximize or we didn't buy practices back in the day when they were so cheap, they were pennies on the dollar. What things can we do now to maximize? I was even talking to this girl the other day. And she's like, yeah, my baby was born on New Year's Eve. And I was like, wow, talk about a great tax write-off. And she's like, I didn't even know that that was a tax write-off. I didn't even know the benefits of things. And so I feel like just so many little pieces that could make us smarter business owners to, I'm here, I love living in the United States. I love paying taxes for the country that we get to live in. I love the opportunity that we have to be business owners. With that said, I also think it's smart for us to be very wise stewards over our money to figure out different strategies. And no, it's not sexy. No, it's not fun. A lot of it is just like save, like invest, do the things you're supposed to do. And it's going to be part of what is it? Like the eighth wonder of the world of compound interest. Like there are other pieces, but Derick, like, let's talk about this big, beautiful tax bill. How does this work? How does this impact business owners? What are some of the benefits we can take care of? Now we're talking in 2025, things will change and shift as the landscape shifts, but knowing that's in place, what are some of the things dentists owners can do now? to maximize that coming out. Derick Van Ness (06:18) Yeah, you bring up a good point, Kiera. You know, it's not that this stuff happens overnight, but it is, it's systemic, right? You're doing it day in and day out. And tax is one of those things, whether you like it or not, you have to file them every year. And I'm not going to lie to you, that's part of what I like about being in the tax world is people have to do it every year. It's a pretty good business model that way, right? Kiera Dent (06:30) Right. I was gonna say you've got the reoccurring opportunities because it has to happen every year just like dentists have profis every six months. I mean it's a great built-in business. mean kudos to you. I don't enjoy it but it is a necessary evil to be done. Derick Van Ness (06:52) I totally get that. If you would have told me you're going to work in taxes even 15 years ago when I first got into it, I would have said absolutely not not interested. But what I can tell you is every dollar you make in taxes is the same as a new dollar you make in your business. Right. But you don't have to have employees and risk and additional insurance and additional equipment and all this other stuff. So it really is pure profit when you can reduce your taxes. So even a small amount of tax strategy can go a very long way in increasing what you get in the bottom line, right? And if you could just take a lot of dentists across the country, they're in the 40 % tax bracket, maybe a little higher or lower depending on your state, but somewhere in that range, if you could even lower that by 10%, that's keeping an additional 10 % of your income. That's a lot of extra money for people to be able to save and put to work without having to go do more risk and... buy a bigger building and do a build out and deal with more personalities in the office because all of those things are variables, right? So I see it as a pure profit machine if you get it right. And so I've chosen to think it that way because I spend so much time in it, but it really does come down to just keeping a lot more of the money you make. And it's a very potent way to do it because honestly, with 10 to 15 hours a year, so think of that as like one hour a month. you can really add a lot to the bottom line of what you get to keep. In some cases, we can cut taxes almost in half for high, high income earners. So it's a pretty big deal. Kiera Dent (08:25) Well, and as you said that I think it's a big deal for today because yes to have that back to you is great. But like we talked about compounding, compounding until you've experienced compounding seems like not real. Just like I think when like you have bought your first house and it's like, how am I ever supposed to do this and make money on it until you bought your first practice? A lot of those things I think feel ⁓ arbitrary, they feel false. And then once you get into the compounding world and you're like, my gosh, like we're making money without having to do anything. It's like, yeah, I could save on my taxes in a legal, ethical way, have more money at the end of the year that I could then put towards this, like you said, make it work for me. Well, now that it's just duplicating, it's multiplying, it's replicating, those things to me are things I get excited about. Those are things that I look for, because I don't think there's a lot of money. I call it the money making machine. What things can we put into your money making machine to where it's working for you day in, day out without you having to do any extra work? I think all of us check yes, let's say yes to that. So Derick, let's talk about how we can create more of these money making machines, putting our money to work for us rather than constantly trying to chase the money dream to where at the end of our careers and even during our careers, we're living the lives that we wanted to get to when we first started out into these careers. Derick Van Ness (09:29) Yep. Yeah. And I can tell you guys this, if you only walk away with one thing, it's the idea if you want to build wealth, you need to create systematic savings, right? Systematize putting money aside, whether that's actually savings account or investing or however, but just getting money out of the spending cycle and into the building cycle. And it's like watching your child, right? Like in the beginning, kids grow and it's like day to day, you don't see it, but year to year, it starts to make a bigger and bigger and bigger difference. And then, you know, when they're teenagers, you're just like, what's happening, right? So it's the same kind of thing with your money. In the beginning, if you're just watching a day to day, you don't really see the growth. You have to trust the process, right? But the biggest thing you can do is put that on autopilot, because if you have to automatically go into your bank account every month and move money over or every year, move money over, it's much harder. And like writing, Kiera Dent (10:28) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (10:42) 25, 50, 100, $200,000 checks feels hard. Setting aside 2,000, 3,000, 5,000, $10,000 a month, and then you cut that in half per pay period, and all of a sudden it gets a lot easier. It's like, oh yeah, $1,000 a pay period, not that big a deal. Much easier than writing a $25,000 check, right? Or two or $3,000 per pay period. It really does add up. And that's where the tax piece comes in is, in many cases, it's like found money. I try to teach our clients to... Kiera Dent (10:46) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (11:11) save like you're going to pay full blast on taxes. And then when we do the tax strategy, all this money is left over. And so it feels like extra money, and then you can put it to work, right? And that's where you do get to play with some bigger chunks. ⁓ But really, it's that habit of automating, setting money aside. If you can just only take one thing from this, it's that. And taxes can create a huge amount of that for you along the way. So let's talk about the tax bill, right? Kiera Dent (11:24) Mm-hmm. Yeah, let's talk about it. And I just want to highlight on that, Derick, of I was talking to a CPA the other day on the podcast and he talked about how like there's a different psychology of business owners. ⁓ We go from getting a W-2 paycheck that we're used to being able to spend all of it because taxes have already been taken out to them becoming business owners and not having taxes automatically taken from that and needing to be super disciplined on saving. And so I agree with you. And when I realized like, I got so annoyed when I'm like, great, so now I never get a refund check ever again in taxes. I was like, no, actually it's actually so much better now than it ever was. Because if I just set it aside, I'm like, taxes are pretty simple. I guess there's some nuances to them, but it's pretty much like whatever tax bracket you are, take your profit at the end of the month, set that aside. And lo and behold, if you do the tax planning strategy, like you said, usually I'm ending up with a pretty good substantial chunk at the end of the year that I count as my like quote unquote, like the refund check or whatever. It's been so long since I've gotten one that I don't even know what it is. But it's awesome because then you have this huge lump of money because you've been saving it. You weren't expecting it. All your expenses in your life is taken care of to where now, like you said, it is really fun. Is that an investment? Is that buying something that I've always wanted to get? Is that real estate money? Because the amount of cash, if you are strategic in how you do it, is exponentially substantial. It is truly life-changing. So I'm excited, Derick. Let's talk about the tax bill, but I will second you and ditto you and just say, yes, there's discipline to it, but that discipline equals so much freedom on the other side that just try it. Trust us on this. Save, learn to save on it and ⁓ be blown away at how much you're able to have at the end of the year if you do it really well. Derick Van Ness (13:25) Yeah, I 100 % agree and I love your approach, Kiera. That's exactly what we try to teach with people. So let's talk about the tax bill, right? There's a ton of stuff that's in there that we're not going to touch on because like the child tax credit go up $200 a year. Yes. Is that going to move the needle for you as a business owner? Not really, right? Is there a little bit for senior tax relief in there where there's $6,000 of income that they don't pay taxes on? Yes. Does that really matter for you? Probably not, right? So we're going to... Kiera Dent (13:33) Okay, let's talk. Derick Van Ness (13:55) we're going to talk a little bit about a couple of key things that can really move the needle. One of them you alluded to, Kiera, that I think is really important is the idea of bonus depreciation, right? People who don't know what bonus depreciation is, it's when you buy certain types of equipment or real estate, you can take all the depreciation in the first year, right? And that can be ⁓ a huge chunk, especially when you combine it with something like cost segregation. For those of you who don't know what cost segregation is, the two really Kiera Dent (14:04) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (14:24) work well together. So I think it's worth taking just a sec, even though it's not new, it really enhances this strategy. ⁓ Cost segregation is when you have a piece of real estate, you bring in an engineer, and there are companies that do this, right? So you don't have to know all this stuff. ⁓ But they come in, they reclassify as much of your building as they can as equipment. And so what you get to do is depreciate a portion of the building, the stuff that's equipment much more rapidly. So a lot of times five, seven or 15 years. versus either 27 or 39 and a half years. So you get a lot more depreciation on the front end. It's not like you get more overall, but money today is worth a whole lot more than money 20 or 30 years from now. You can invest it and use it to grow your business, et cetera. But then when you add bonus depreciation to that, you can get a lot more of it in the first year. what this really means is if you're Kiera Dent (15:06) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (15:21) buying the right kind of equipment or you're buying a building or you're doing big improvements, you can get a lot more depreciation and that depreciation can save you in taxes, right? And this is one that I feel like most CPAs kind of get bonus depreciation, but a lot of them don't bring in the cost segregation piece. So if you own a piece of real estate, especially if you bought it in the last few years and you haven't done a cost segregation study, this is something that you would have to know about because someone has to physically come to your building. If you haven't done one, Kiera Dent (15:39) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (15:51) should talk to your CPA about it or talk to someone about it. I'm sure Kiera knows people, we know people, there are plenty of people out there who do it. But that's something worth looking at, especially if your building's worth, I would say, $250,000, $300,000, and you've had it less than five years and you haven't done this, yeah, it's totally worth looking at. It could be a real nice windfall. So that's a big one. It had been in place, then it started phasing out from 100 % to 80 % to 60%. Kiera Dent (16:04) I Derick Van Ness (16:20) but now we're back at 100%. So this is a big one, especially if you own your building or you're buying a lot of equipment. ⁓ Another really big one is the SALT tax. Now, people hear SALT tax and they're like, what? They're thinking of like the SPICE, right? SALT stands for state and local tax. And really to simplify this, and there's kind of a workaround in almost every state where you can do it as a pass-through setup. And essentially what that means is, Kiera Dent (16:27) Mm-hmm. Bye. Derick Van Ness (16:49) If you pay all your state taxes before the end of the year, those state taxes become a write off for your federal taxes. Now this was in place up to $10,000. So if you were in a 40 % tax bracket, it could have saved you $4,000. Now it's up to 40,000, four zero, $40,000. So if you're making a lot of money or you're in a high tax state, you can pay those state taxes before the end of the year and it creates a federal tax write off. And so like if you were in a, you know, paying in a 32 % tax bracket and you paid $40,000, it's going to save you, you know, between 12 and $13,000 in taxes that year, which is pretty significant for found money. All it has to be done is you have to pay those taxes and then your, your CPA or your tax pro has to claim that. Right. So that's another big one that got raised and you probably heard a lot about it in the news because People were trying to get it raised higher and some people thought it should be lower. It really does favor business owners. It's not something a person who doesn't have a business can do. And that was part of the controversy, right? ⁓ But at the end of the day, it's law. So you should be taking full advantage of that. Kiera Dent (18:03) I feel like that definitely impacts like the high state tax ⁓ states like California, New York, like some of those bigger ones, definitely because I live in Nevada, it's a no state income tax state. So if I understand correctly, Derick, and this is where I love bringing smart people on, the salt tax doesn't apply to me per se in Nevada, because we don't have state income tax. Is that correct? But in those higher ones, it definitely helps you out tremendously by being able to take those those credits and apply them. Derick Van Ness (18:32) That is correct, yeah. And like another really high one is Oregon. They have quite high state tax, whereas Washington has none. So yeah, that doesn't apply to everybody. But if you're in a state that has even medium, like I'm in Utah, income tax there is right around 5 % for the state. It's still significant, right? You can still do up to the same amount. You'll just get there slower than if you're in California. Kiera Dent (18:36) Mm-hmm. I agree. Right. Derick Van Ness (19:00) Once again, just one of those things like you talked about, know, having kids or, you know, having the ADA like disability access to your building or a lot of these other things that like there are a bunch of little things, but they really do add up doing the Augusta rule. I'm sure you guys have talked about a million times and paying your kids properly. And we have a whole strategy of actually how to help people use tax strategy to pay for their kids college, which is a pretty cool one using some of that. Kiera Dent (19:15) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (19:29) But those aren't part of the tax bill, so we won't dig into that today. ⁓ Kiera Dent (19:32) But they are smart things to know because as you're listing it off, I think when someone's making, let's say your practice is doing a million, let's it's doing 2 million, 5 million, let's say you're at a 50 % overhead, let's just do 5 million, that's 2.5 mil. Not all of that's going to come to you as profit, but let's use like, it also could be coming to you as profit, even if it's in the form of distributions and different pieces. I'm like, Derick Van Ness (19:42) Mm-hmm. Kiera Dent (19:55) on that 2.5, if that's your taxable income, now let's just do, let's say you're in the highest, like that would put you in the highest tax bracket. So we're at a 37%. Like that's almost a million dollars worth of tax money right there on 2.5. So I understand that say 12 grand doesn't seem like that much, but I'm like, but 12 grand is still going to chip down this tax bill. And then you do another 20 grand here, then you do another 15 grand here. All of that does exponentially chip down and like the bonus appreciation. That's why I think Derick, you're talking like the $200 on a million of taxes, not really going to move the needle, but 12 grand, 15 grand. It's the stacking and being able to keep that money. You have to pay this tax no matter what. And why not like benefit and minimize and reduce it and keep that money. then even worst case scenario, you even go invest it or you put it somewhere like a high yield savings account, but still making 4 % for you. that you wouldn't have been making so that money's working for you. I think it's a no brainer ⁓ no matter what tax bracket you're in just to see. But like I also think this is where I don't like to get lazy on my taxes like, is it really worth doing the Augustus roll? Yes, it is. Because like you said, every dollar saved today, if I could even take that 600 or that 2000 or that 12 grand, put it in right now, like go back to college. How many of us wish we would have invested at that point in time? 20 bucks when we were in college. Derick Van Ness (21:02) You Kiera Dent (21:19) into the stock market and what that would be worth today, I think that there's just value in being strategic and smart and this is how you build wealth. It's not sexy, but if you do it consistently, you will exponentially become wealthier much faster than otherwise. I think it's the fastest way to get to wealth long term because you've got a runway in front of you. Derick Van Ness (21:38) Well, I'm going to throw something out here, Kiera, because I get to see behind the scenes, right? I work with a lot of successful dentists and dentists have a really good income. Dentists generally are not great at creating wealth. I'll just be totally honest with you. A lot of them, they make enough money that they, ⁓ they can spend and they have a good life and they're able to put some money away, but proportional to their income, a lot of them are not great savers because of exactly what you talked about. A lot of them make all this money, but they got to pay off a lot of debt. Kiera Dent (21:42) Mm-hmm. I would agree. Derick Van Ness (22:08) right, student loans and a business loan. Well, that's a lot of cash flow, especially in the first five years going out of lot of people's pockets. So a lot of times I'll see a dentist and they're making, let's say they're taking home $500,000, which is very common. ⁓ But you look at their investments and everything and they've got 300 grand saved. And they've been at it for 10 years and you're like, what happened? it's they paid off student loans, they paid off business debt. Kiera Dent (22:27) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (22:33) They've had to invest in equipment along the way. They've had to remodel their office. They bought a house. You know, and they have some nice things. But now when you start going back and saying, hey, we can do this, this, and this, and now you get to save an extra, let's go really, really low, an extra $20,000 a year. Okay. I did some math the other day for our newsletter, $20,000 a year. If that's what someone saved and they just put that money to work at 7%. Over 30 years, they'd have $2.1 million roughly. Right? So it's like, it's not, it doesn't appear to be a huge thing, but over time it really does add up. And to be quite honest, someone who makes $500,000, I can think of a bunch of ways that are outside of the new tax bill, things we've been doing for years that can really save them a whole lot more than that. And so for a lot of people, like if somebody is making two and a half million dollars, there's actually some advanced strategies that can really move the needle in a big, big way. But these small things like paying your state tax by the end of the year, It takes you five minutes and you saved 13 grand. Okay, that's a big deal. Doing, making sure you're paying yourself properly so that you don't end up paying self-employment tax unnecessarily on more of your income than you. Okay, that's another seven, 10, 15, 20 grand. ⁓ Paying your kids, Augusta rule, bonus depreciation. Okay, now all of sudden we took a bill that was maybe 120,000 of taxes for someone who makes 500 grand and now they're paying 50. Kiera Dent (23:34) Hmm. Derick Van Ness (24:00) So they kept 70,000. Like that's a big deal. You put that together and using the math I just did there, that's about $5 million over 30 years, right? So it's significant and I bring up the two and a half million thing, because I don't see a lot of dentists. I have a few clients that make that kind of money, but most of the dentists, especially people who own one or two practices, they're making between on the lower end, maybe 300, 350, on the higher end, maybe 800, 900,000. Kiera Dent (24:00) Mm-hmm. Mm-hmm. I agree. Derick Van Ness (24:29) You know, so suddenly an extra 50, 70, 80, $100,000 a year is a lot of money. It makes a really big difference. Kiera Dent (24:37) I agree. I even think though, on no matter where your bracket is, I think like, well, one, I just hope I don't know, Derick, I need to surround myself with people like this. I hope that no matter what income I make, I don't ever like pish posh 70 grand. Like I just hope I hope I never I mean, I hope that I'm a freaking billionaire at one point in my life, like that'd be incredible. And like the amount of good that we'll be able to do in this world, like even today. But I'm like, I hope that I stay humble and grateful enough that I would never say like 20 grand or 50 grand is not worth my time to do ⁓ in a small effort. ⁓ And so I think that that's just a zone of like, let's remember the humility as well of like, yes, these things are tax savings, but they're also going to exponentially grow you, you, your practice, your family, like your contribution, your good that you're able to do in this world. So even if you're not using it for yourself, think of the good that you can give back to this community in this world. So I think And then I'm also like, yeah, and if you're at 300, 70 grand is a lot. If you're at 900, 70 grand should still be a lot. If you're at 2.5 million, 70 grand should still be a lot for you to where I think like, I also feel it's a skill of staying sharp rather than getting lazy and sloppy as we evolve. I know I've done it. Like I used to be way more scrappy when I first started the company and I'm like, yeah, well, do we really have to do all this? And it's like, but I think this... sharper we can keep ourselves and the more disciplined we can to be expert saviors. Like I talked to Ryan Isaac of Dentist Advisors often and he and I talk about like the biggest thing is like being a great saver, like building your wealth, but then also not losing your wealth by doing dumb things or not being disciplined and watching what you've built. Like it's kind of two sides of the coin and being able to get there at the end of the day, I think is what we're all striving for. So I think it's brilliant and I hope that nobody says pish posh to us. Derick Van Ness (26:12) Mm-hmm. Kiera Dent (26:34) 70 grand if we could save you that much in taxes. Derick Van Ness (26:37) I sure hope not, right? And if you do, it's because you've got a better use of your time than that. But quite frankly, most of this stuff, especially taxes, the cool thing is we've had a few tax rewrites in the last, you know, 10 years or so. But typically we don't have a lot of tax rewrites. So once you know the rules, it doesn't change that much year to year. A few little things change here or there, but for the most part, if you can take the time. get yourself the right team or learn the rules yourself. mean, I think even people who know how to do this themselves, having a good tax pro on your team can be worth a lot because things do come up. ⁓ But honestly, most of it, once you know it, doesn't take a lot of time, right? We're talking a couple hours a year. And if you know what you're doing, a lot of this you kind of do along the way or it's already set up, like setting the money aside for taxes that's already set up, paying before the end of the year. That's just the thing you do one time, you write one check or make one payment online and Kiera Dent (27:17) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (27:32) and you're done, right? And a lot of these things are easy. ⁓ Another one that's a really big one that came up with the tax bill that I'm very excited about is they brought back the research and development credits. And this is another thing that for a dentist, it'll probably take you two hours of time ⁓ to do it, like an hour to work with someone to do the projects, which is basically an interview of what have you done, what's the research so that the tax team can look at that. Kiera Dent (27:43) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (28:00) And then just getting your tax returns over because not only do these credits come back, but you can retroactively, we've got one year to do this retroactively. You can go back and claim the credits for 2022, 2023 and 2024. And so that gives us three years where you can amend and go back and get that money. And I mean, for a typical dentist, I see on the low end, there are a lot of them. If you're investing in equipment, trying new stuff, which Kiera Dent (28:15) Wow. Derick Van Ness (28:29) most dentists to compete have to be doing today. If you're doing, you know, still doing mercury fillings from the seventies, then maybe that's not you. But most people who are listening to your podcast are... Kiera Dent (28:32) Mm-hmm. I was going to say you, most of the podcast community should be in that realm. Derick Van Ness (28:44) Yeah, I'm kind of joking, but typically, I mean, it's between $10,000 and $20,000 a year. if you have a big practice, I mean, we've had clients that have gotten multiple six figures back because they did some major overhauls and a bunch of stuff. But let's call it $15,000 to $20,000 a year for a lot of dentists. It takes 45 minutes to do it, the interview, and then a little bit of time to review that, make sure it's good. So let's call it two, maybe three hours of total time to get that money back, right? And you can do this every year when we amend. You have to amend them and they go back to the IRS. And the IRS is taking about a year to get checks out. They're a little buried ever since COVID. They got behind and they just never caught back up. But once you get on top of that for 2025 and beyond, like you can just do it proactively. You just don't pay the taxes. You don't have to wait for a refund. And so it's another one of those things where you spend an hour or two a year and you get 10, 15, 20, $30,000 a year that you just get to keep. Right. And so this one to me is a huge one for dentistry because the rate at which the industry is changing, right. Uh, went from, from cone beams to milling people, milling their own crowns. Now it's 3d printing pretty soon. It's going to be, you know, a lot of these things you see at the shows with the robots doing things and all kinds of different things that Kiera Dent (29:50) Awesome. Totally. Derick Van Ness (30:12) Dentistry is a very progressive industry, right? A lot of AI coming in with answering phones and scheduling people and answering questions and all of that kind of stuff. You may as well get credits for it. You're doing the work, you're buying the equipment, you're figuring this stuff out. So if you're doing anything where you're upgrading, trying new technology, looking to get better, faster, more efficient, you're probably accruing the credits. ⁓ And it's just something you don't want to miss out on. R &D credits are... ⁓ not as well known as they could be because it's very much a specialty thing and it's relatively new to the tax code. It only became permanent in 2015. It's been around since the 80s but it changed a bunch and became permanent then. And the reason we didn't do it through 2022 through 2024 was there was a change in the 2017 tax code and you know they gave tax breaks. Kiera Dent (30:43) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (31:07) to corporations, they had to make it up somewhere. And this was the place where they said, if people claim R &D, they also don't get to write off all the expenses without going into all the detail. It just wasn't worth doing. Now we can go back and recover that. Congress didn't think it was even going to become a law. I think they thought they were going to amend it. And then COVID happened. And they sort of forgot about it. So it became a law in 22. Anyway, this is all fixing it. So to me, this is a huge one. It's an easy win for a lot of a. Kiera Dent (31:18) Yeah. Derick Van Ness (31:36) a lot of dentists to be able to go out and just get a bunch of money back in taxes you've already paid for stuff you've already done. And it's pretty minimal effort. ⁓ There are lot of different people out there who do it. We do a free estimate for people so they can kind of see what's on the table. But yeah, it's pretty straightforward. To me, that's probably the one specific to dentistry that's going to apply to almost everybody listening almost every year. And so I kind of saved it toward the end here because I think it's the big win. know, the others, the bonus depreciation can be bigger, but you're probably not buying a business or massive amounts of equipment every year. But if you are, then that's going to be a huge one too. Kiera Dent (32:20) Yeah. No, Derick, I love that. And I did some math because you talked about like one hour approximately per month to do these things. And I just I did some really, really conservative numbers. So I was like, if we were doing 20 grand of how much we get for tax savings of like actual dollars to you. And that was in 15 hours a year. That's 1333. So about 1400 per hour. And so thinking about a dentist who's producing 1400 per hour. That's actually, that's a pretty high production. You're producing about $11,000 a day as a dentist at that rate. Then I was thinking like, okay, the R &D is 10 grand, 20 grand in two hours. That's now producing $10,000 an hour. I was like, that dentist would be producing $80,000 a day. Just to put in comparison of your dollar per hour on production, you apply that to your tax savings. I think that it's to me, Not all dentists are even producing $1,300 an hour. Even very, very skilled dentists, like 500 to 1,000 is actually pretty great. That's what we try to target for doctors to do. 8,000 a day is a pretty good amount. So when I just did the quick math and I'm like, a lot of dentists are not working five days a week. A lot of you are working four days a week. So if you just added this as part of your CEO time, one hour per month to dedicate to this. What's the ROI of that time? think it's very well worthwhile. And I will agree with you, Derick. We've had you on the podcast before. That's why I had you come back on, because I am seeing multiple clients get these R &D credits coming through that I just think it's a worthwhile thing. Again, I feel like it's Geico. That's what I feel like right now. Like one hour or like one quick call could save you 10 to 20 grand. I think that that to me, again, let's be sharp. Let's be savvy. Let's make sure we take advantage of these opportunities because again, Derick Van Ness (34:00) you Kiera Dent (34:13) Like you've said, the compound of that 10 or $20,000 that you get over the course of the next 20 to 30 years while you're doing dentistry, even if it's five years, even if it's 10 years, ⁓ that to me is so worth your time. I feel like that's the best use of your time you can possibly do as a CEO, as a business owner. So Derick, that's why I want to do back on because I think everybody should connect with you. Everybody should talk to their CPAs about this. I know you guys do the R &D credits. I also know that you guys do accounting. So if people are looking to connect with you, Derick, like what's the easiest way? Like I'm fired up listening to this podcast. I'm committed to my one hour a month. It's like one and a half guys. So you're gonna have to be a little bit more, but I'm committed to that. Where do I start? How do I get going to make sure that I can maximize this big, beautiful tax bill and also the R &D credits for my practice. Derick Van Ness (35:03) It's a great question. So we actually set up a page just for Dental A Team listeners, right? So it's just, my company's called Big Life Financial. And we do that, it's not big money financial. Our goal is to help you get money out of the way so you can live the life you're here to live as a human, right? And really spend the family time and make the contributions and express yourself as you want to. But it's BigLifeFinancial.com/DAT. So if you go there, it's a research and development credits opt in right for the page because I think that's the biggest win. But we will also do, if you would like, a full three year tax review for people. Anybody who wants to see, have I been overpaying? There's a million things we didn't touch on today because they're not part of the new tax bill. There are things that have been around for a long time. ⁓ But we can help you to get a good idea of have you been overpaying and what are the opportunities out there? ⁓ And so that's a great way to start. And then from there, if it seems like you want to Kiera Dent (35:46) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (36:03) find out more, you have questions or things come up, but that's a good starting point, right? It's like a diagnostic that gives us a good place to start from. So BigLifeFinancial.com/DAT will set up a free call. It should only take maybe 15, 20 minutes at first just to answer any question. That's great. Kiera Dent (36:19) 15 or more could save you. It really fills up, it's true. It's true. Daria, I do have a question though, because people get creeped out by taxes. How often do doing this and looking back at past taxes alert audits within the IRS? Because people creep out about this. Derick Van Ness (36:37) So doing it, so the R &D credits, especially this because they literally passed a law and said, yes, you can go back and do it. So there's going to be a ton of people doing it. So I don't think it's going to be any type of audit unless you really weren't doing research, right? But that's what the interview is for, is to help us to identify it. And our team will essentially tell you what does and doesn't qualify. But there's no risk to it, especially because they're saying, hey, yeah, you can go back and do this. You could. I mean, you could have claimed it before, but nobody did. So it's not going to stand out. also, even in the past, when we've done this for people prior to that law change, I think out of 16,000 filings, there's been like maybe 12 or 15 audits. It's lower. It's even lower than a typical audit range. And I don't know how that's even really possible, but it's just been very low. It's not something the IRS is really worried about. It's not huge amounts of money. Kiera Dent (37:10) Mm-hmm. Derick Van Ness (37:35) You know, some of these other strategies care that you're aware of. people are getting 50, 100,000, $200,000 tax breaks and those are much more highly scrutinized. You really doing this work, which dentists do, uh, and based on your industry, I don't think they're really going to bat an eye. It doesn't mean there's a zero chance, but it's very, very low. Just like if you had a piece of equipment, forgot to depreciate it. Now you went back and amended to do that. It's that straightforward. It's a permanent part of the tax code. It's not gray area stuff. Kiera Dent (37:42) Right. which is super helpful. And that's just where I wanted to clarify because I know people get kind of weird of like, yeah, I want to save on my taxes, but I'd rather not get audited. And so I think this is a world where you can be both. You can save on taxes legally, just like the Augustus rule. Like that is something very common. People do it if you don't know about it, talk to your CP about it, ⁓ your kids having real jobs. So I feel like it's something where, like you said, it's not talked about as much, but that does not mean that it is not as commonplace or that you shouldn't bonus appreciation on real estate, on big equipment. Derick Van Ness (38:10) Yeah. Kiera Dent (38:36) These are things that I also feel this is the time like a political landscape for you as a business owner to take advantage of tax benefits. The person who's in the White House currently, whatever you choose to believe or not believe is very pro businesses in a lot of ways. And so I'm like, if you're ever going to try it based on who's in office, ⁓ I think now is a great time ⁓ with how many things are coming forward for businesses and being more business. ⁓ I would just say business friendly, I think is where the political landscape is currently. Again, not to go down a political path, just to be looking at like, if I'm hedging my bets, now is probably a really good time where odds of audits are probably a little bit lower than maybe at other times of the political landscape. So just things to think about. Derick, I love these podcasts. I love building wealth. So guys go to BigLifeFinancial.com/DAT, so Dental A Team. So it's just DAT our initials. Derick Van Ness (39:15) Yeah. Kiera Dent (39:32) And Derick will take great care of you. Derick, any last thoughts as we wrap up today? I appreciate you so much being on here. Derick Van Ness (39:38) No, just think, you know, dentists work really, really hard and I feel like a lot of them don't get the fruits of their labor because there's a lot of these little things that they haven't been taught. And I think all the little things do add up. So, you know, this is one of those things that if you choose to just take it on, figure it out in a year or two, you'll be way ahead of the game and you get to benefit from that basically forever. Right? lot of this stuff, once you figure it out one time, you can just ride. 80%, 90 % on autopilot. So if you've been afraid of it, would say it's climb over that hill, whether it's with us or someone else, it is really worth it. You guys work too hard, take too many risks, deal with too much headache to not get the full amount of the money that you really deserve to keep. So yeah. Kiera Dent (40:23) I agree. That's why Derick gets to be on the podcast because we're very aligned. I've always said I want dentists to be insanely wealthy, insanely. I see what you go through in school. mean, 2.5 million debt ⁓ to even get the opportunity to practice. ⁓ That's really where I was on a very strong mission to help dentists just like Derick to be as successful as you want to be. And there's little strategies like what we talked about that are big strategies. So take advantage, get over the hump. Chat with Derick or your financial advisor or your CPA. But these things, I think, need to be part of your every single year conversations. They need to be talked about multiple times. You need to be asking what's been changing in the tax bill, keeping yourself a part of it. Very simple moves, big gains this year. Derick, as always, thanks for being a part of it. I really appreciate you. And for all of you listening, thank you for listening, and I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team Podcast.
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It's a full-on cosmic horror double feature this week as we dive into Color Out of Space (2019) and The Endless (2017) — two movies where the universe is broken, time is meaningless, and Nicolas Cage might be your dad.We kick things off with Richard Stanley's goo-soaked nightmare Color Out of Space, where Nicolas Cage yells about alpacas, chugs space milk, and absolutely loses his marbles in a way only Nicolas Cage can. There's a meteor in the yard, purple lightning in the well, and a disturbing lack of child supervision. Bonus points for Joely Richardson slowly fusing with her son in the kitchen blender from hell. Oh, and Tommy Chong lives in the woods recording alien vibes on cassette like a stoner Fox Mulder.Then we head into The Endless (dir. Justin Benson & Aaron Moorhead) — a movie where time loops are everywhere, everyone's in a cult (sorta), and reality is held together by what may or may not be a cosmic sadist in the sky. Justin Benson and Aaron Moorhead star as brothers returning to their old cult campsite, only to discover that time is a circle, no one leaves the tent, and the beer is still free (so... not all bad?).Derick tries to unpack the cult's Netflix-worthy pitch. James compares The Entity to a hungover god watching YouTube fails. Josh wonders if the Cabin in the Woods dome tech is involved. Justin swears The Endless is a metaphor for aging millennials stuck in their hometown group chat.Mind-Melting Topics Include:Meteor goo and why alpacas are the first to go Why The Endless is It Follows for philosophy majors The rules of time loops and how badly we'd mess them upIs the color in Color Out of Space evil… or just lonely?“Stay out of the basement” energy from both moviesCosmic horror vs. existential dread: Who wore it better? The Entity in The Endless: unknowable god or artsy Dungeon Master?WTF Highlights:Cage's fruit rant, rated 10/10 on the Cage Scale™Is The Endless secretly a flex about low-budget filmmaking that slaps?Would you join a UFO cult for free beer and campfires? (Asking for a friend)Why everything is terrifying when time is a flat circle and the goats are screamingSubscribe for more horror deep-dives, movie chaos, and weekly reminders that cosmic horror is just your anxiety with a fog machine.CREEP-O-RAMA is:Store:CREEP-O-RAMAYouTube:@creep-o-ramaJosh:@joshblevesqueArtwork: @bargainbinblasphemyTheme: @imfigureAudio:@stranjlove
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Melchizedek's Tabernacle Of Victory.Welcome to Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory. Listen as Derick discusses biblical issues in a way that brings "Insight for your finances, leadership, and life!"This week's show is called "Not Turned" with Derick Norris. Tune in and hear Derick as he continues to bring clarity to The Word of God.This episode examines the concept of spiritual awakening and alignment with divine purpose as portrayed in the book of Hosea, focusing on the figures of Ephraim and Manasseh. Derick discusses the idea of disconnection from God, illustrated through Ephraim's metaphor as “a cake not turned,” and emphasizes the importance of a genuine relationship with God for spiritual inheritance. The podcast highlights the transformative nature of life's trials, encouraging resilience and a commitment to God's principles. Scriptural readings from Hosea, Genesis, and Numbers further enrich the discussion, contrasting the characteristics of Ephraim and Manasseh to illustrate facets of spiritual identity. The session concludes with a call for transformation, community engagement, and applying God's teachings in everyday life.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/mtov/mtov-podcasts
Marvel's first family finally takes thier first steps into the MCU! Chris Roberts, host of Movie Smash! and the founder of Off Panel Creations joins Derick to decide if this retro-futuristic film is a worthwhile introduction.,For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast!For more bonus episodes of ISDB sign up at patreon.com/underratedmoviepodcast for just $1 a month!
Melchizedek's Tabernacle Of VictoryWelcome to Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory. Listen as Derick discusses biblical issues in a way that brings "Insight for your finances, leadership, and life!"This week's show is called "Vengeance" with Derick Norris. Tune in and hear Derick as he continues to bring clarity to The Word of God.In this episode of Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory, Derek, addresses the theme of vengeance and its hindrance to our spiritual growth. We discuss the importance of forgiveness, drawing from biblical narratives like David and Saul, and Jacob and Esau, which illustrate love's triumph over anger.I share personal insights on the struggles of bitterness and the transformative power of grace. Emphasizing intercessory prayer, I encourage listeners to embrace healing through God's love and to support one another in their spiritual journeys.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/mtov/mtov-podcasts
Our LAIKA Retrospective moves to the main feed to discuss the studio's sophomore effort ParaNorman. Taylor Bartle of Wild Mouse and The Grave Plot Podcast joins Derick to discuss the supernatural family film.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
Melchizedek's Tabernacle Of VictoryWelcome to Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory. Listen as Derick discusses biblical issues in a way that brings "Insight for your finances, leadership, and life!"This week's show is called "Are You Willfully Sinning" with Derick Norris. Tune in and hear Derick as he continues to bring clarity to The Word of God.In this episode "Are You Willfully Sinning?", Derek from Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory addresses the concept of righteousness and the necessity for genuine dedication to God. He challenges the idea that "once saved, always saved" removes the need for accountability in one's spiritual life.Through a reading from Romans 8:1-14 and a detailed examination of First Samuel 15, Derek emphasizes the importance of obedience and the dangers of willfully disobeying God's commands. He warns that habitual sin after knowing the truth transforms believers into adversaries of God. The lecture encourages introspection and commitment to righteous living, highlighting the need for sincere faith reflected through actions and a strong relationship with God.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/mtov/mtov-podcasts
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We kick off our LAIKA retrospective on Across the 2nd Dimension by discussing their first film Coraline. To break down this 3D masterpiece, Derick is joined by the director of podcasting at The Pop Break, Alex Marcus!Across the 2nd Dimension is a bonus podcast available on Underrated's Patreon for all subscribers of at least $3. if you enjoyed this episode, please consider signing up to get acsess to all episodes of Across the 2nd Dimension, released on the 15th of every month as well as plenty of other bonus materials!For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
AMC Will Advertise Actual Start TimesMovie Trailers: Project Hail Mary, Weapons (from Barbarian director Zach Cregger) Roofman, The Running ManSummer Movie WagerWhat Damian's Been Watching: No Country For Old Men 4K, 28 Years Later, Elio, Materialists, Superman, The Heroic TrioWhat Derick's Been Watching: Jurassic World Rebirth, 28 Years Later, How to Train Your Dragon, Materialists, ElioLetterboxd Assignments: Damian - The Heroic Trio, Derick - The OdysseyNew Letterboxd Assignments: Damian - Return to Seoul, Derick - Sullivan's Travel'sFor next time: July 18th Smurfs, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Eddington, July 25th Fantastic Four: The First Steps, The Home, Happy Gilmore 2Check out Derick's socials hereCheck out Damian's socials here
Ever wonder why some people can't shake negativity, no matter how much love or affirmation you give them? Why do you still doubt your worth, even when you know better? We're going there. We will expose the hidden scripts shaping your identity and show you how to rewrite them. It's not self-help. It's spiritual formation. Psychology. Theology. Breakthrough.
This morning, I had planned to run with Derick, but the rising heat had him thinking twice. I was still at the bus stop when he backed out, so I never got on. Instead, I swung onto my little bike and rolled off without a route, just a sense of possibility. I called it my “Freedom Ride”—a spontaneous escape from routine. It felt like the day itself had nudged me to take a break from the schedule and simply move.
Melchizedek's Tabernacle Of VictoryWelcome to Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory. Listen as Derick discusses biblical issues in a way that brings "Insight for your finances, leadership, and life!"This week's show is called "Forgive and Foregiveness" with Derick Norris. Tune in and hear Derick as he continues to bring clarity to The Word of God.In this episode of Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory, we delve into the themes of forgiveness through scriptures like 2 Corinthians 2:1-10 and Matthew 6:12-15. I emphasize the need for believers to embody true forgiveness, eliminate bitterness, and engage in healing dialogues.We explore "reaffirming love" as a crucial part of reconciliation, highlighting the transformative power of forgiveness in our relationships with God and with one another. The episode concludes with an invitation for listeners to share their experiences and participate in our community discussions.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/mtov/mtov-podcasts
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Melchizedek's Tabernacle Of VictoryWelcome to Melchizedek's Tabernacle of Victory. Listen as Derick discusses biblical issues in a way that brings "Insight for your finances, leadership, and life!"This week's show is called "Thy Faith - It Is Great And Now" with Derick Norris. Tune in and hear Derick as he continues to bring clarity to The Word of God.In "Thy Faith, Is It Now and Great!", Derek examines the importance of faith in believers' lives and encourages self-assessment against God's infallible word. He uses biblical figures to illustrate faith as “the substance of things hoped for” and promotes the concept of "now faith," which focuses on God's promises. Derek highlights the transformative nature of faith and the role of community in nurturing it, inviting ongoing discussions in their spiritual journeys.https://www.talknetworkradio.com/hosts/mtov/mtov-podcasts
Beach House Breakdown, Vagina Dentata, & Cronenberg's Sex Parasites – Horror Hangout from HellWhat do a Cthulhu beach vacation, vagina dentata, and horny parasitic zombies have in common? We have no idea. But it's Josh's birthday, so come with us as we shuffle through all this goo and try to find out. The dudes dive headfirst into The Beach House (dir. Jeffrey A. Brown), a Lovecraft-lite flick that tries to spook you with fog, foot worms, and... astrobiology? James has ocean-walking dreams, Justin forgets the movie he's supposed to talk about, Derick gets mad that nobody in horror knows how to wear pants during a crisis, and Josh may in fact be Tubi's shadow CEO. We also take a deep bite into Teeth (dir. Mitchell Lichtenstein), where John Hensley from Nip/Tuck plays the most cartoonishly incestuous dirtbag this side of Cinemax. There are dog attacks, dick rings, and a whole lot of trauma wrapped up in a “quirky” indie revenge horror. A24 remake incoming? Probably. Then it's over to David Cronenberg's Shivers aka They Came from Within aka Orgy of the Blood Parasites, where 70s Canadian sex monsters spread the infection one creepy assault at a time. Oh, and apparently Cronenberg thought those guys were the heroes of the story. Yeah. Sketch. Along the way, the crew debates whether stoned vision grants access to cosmic jellyfish goo, how many dicks need to be bitten off before justice is served, and how Lovecraftian horror and edible gummies mix like oil and haunted ocean water.Movies discussed:The Beach House (2020) – Directed by Jeffrey A. Brown, starring Liana Liberato and Jake Weber (aka “Dawn of the Dead Ocean Dad”) Teeth (2007) – Directed by Mitchell Lichtenstein, starring Jess Weixler and John Hensley as Human Incest DumpsterShivers (1975) – Directed by David Cronenberg, starring Paul Hampton, Barbara Steele, and everything wrong with humanityTopics include:Why walking into the ocean is the ultimate Irish goodbye“Astrobiology” – science or weed hallucination?Cronenberg's wild take on sex parasitesThe proper ratio of tentacles to budgetSpider TikToks and Australia's war on sanityLovecraft meets weed: the crossover event nobodyasked forDon't forget to subscribe for more low-budget horror, high-budget opinions, and four grown men yelling about sea goo, toxic boyfriends, and the importance of pants during supernatural emergencies. CREEP-O-RAMA is:Store:CREEP-O-RAMAYouTube:@creep-o-ramaJosh:@joshblevesqueArtwork: @bargainbinblasphemyTheme: @imfigureAudio:@stranjlove
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Based on the comic strips and subsequent film serials of the 1930s, the 1980 adaptation was seen as too weird, too cheesy, too campy, and too colorful by many at the time. Over the years, however, those same elements, along with its incredible soundtrack by Queen, have turned it from frequently mocked misfire to cult classic.John Champion of Roddneberry Entertainment joins Derick to discuss the film, its fandom, and its long journey into the cult canon.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
In this episode, GG Hawkins sits down with Derick Rhodes, VP of Community at Vimeo, to dive into how Vimeo continues to be a crucial hub for independent filmmakers. Derick reveals the behind-the-scenes process of how Vimeo Staff Picks are curated, the platform's renewed focus on supporting creators, and the company's evolving role in global film culture. From new streaming options to global partnerships and grassroots community support, this conversation paints a comprehensive picture of where Vimeo is heading and why it remains vital for indie creatives. In this episode, No Film School's GG Hawkins and guest Derick Rhodes discuss... The origin story of Derick's involvement with Vimeo and his background in indie filmmaking How Vimeo balances creator tools with community-building and high-level business solutions The human-led process behind Staff Picks and how to get noticed Vimeo's new global partnerships and outreach efforts in places like Brazil and Japan The newly launched streaming and monetization tools for filmmakers A candid look at Derick's own micro-budget filmmaking journey Advice on how to get involved with the Vimeo creator community and maximize the platform Memorable Quotes: “We don't staff pick using algorithms… it's all a team of people at the company that are obsessed with short films.” “Making shorts is taking yourself to film school, especially when you're doing it in a low-stakes way.” “Nobody is coming to pick you out of the crowd and take you to the path of like, you're going to be a film director now.” “We want to be an open playground and have people do work that's just playful and inspiring and try weird stuff.” Guests: Derick Rhodes - VP of Community, Vimeo Resources: Vimeo Staff Picks Moomin by Zach Dorn Yes, Daddy Podcast episode: Why Indie Film Distribution Is About To Go Punk Rock Find No Film School everywhere: On the Web: No Film School Facebook: No Film School on Facebook Twitter: No Film School on Twitter YouTube: No Film School on YouTube Instagram: No Film School on Instagram
For the 3rd year in a row, the Heritage Fire Tour is making a stop in Savannah. Nearly 2 dozen chefs will participate in 2025 all bringing their cooking on […]
Spaceballs 2Weekend Box OfficeSummer Movie WagerWhat Damian's Been Watching: The Phoenician Scheme, Bring Her Back, Ballerina, A Hidden Life, Small Things Like These, The Ballad Of Wallis Island Carey Mulligan on the Off Menu podcastWhat Dericks Been Watching: Sunrise on the Reaping (Book), The Last of Us Season 2, Friday the 13thLetterboxd Assignments: Damian - I Like Movies, Derick - The Right StuffNew Letterboxd Assignments: Damian - The Heroic Trio, Derick - The Odyssey For next time: June 20th - 28 Years Later, Elio, Ironheart June 27th - F1, M3gan 2.0Check out Derick' socials hereCheck out Damian's social's here
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**On Tuesday evening, C. Derick Varn will join us AGAIN for Macro ‘n Chill, our weekly community gathering. While listening to this episode, we will have the opportunity to ask questions and engage in discussion about Part Two. June 17th, 8 pm ET/5 pm PT Click HERE to register The second half of Steve's conversation with Derick Varn goes into the history of the socialist movement from the 1960s to the present. Derick traces some of the current factionalism back to the ideological battles between Trotsky and Stalin covered in Part One of this series. This includes the debates on ‘socialism in one country' versus international socialism. He covers further divisions within Trotskyism, the Red Scare's successful suppression of the CPUSA, and the formation of the Black Panthers. He describes the rise of Maoism, its influence on student movements in the West, and further ideological splits. Steve and Derick emphasize that historical developments are always connected to the material conditions of their time. Even the Bernie Sanders movement. They talk of the struggles intrinsic to past and present socialist organizations and reflect on the modern implications of these ideologies and the challenges of organizing under current capitalist conditions. “In the ‘Eighteenth Brumaire,' Marx talks about how all great revolutions play-act a revolutionary moment of the past. So, for him... he talked about the English Civil War and the Bible, and the French Revolution, and the Roman Empire. “We are stuck LARPing the past because we don't know what the future is.” C. Derick Varn is a poet, teacher, and political theorist. He is the host of Varn Vlog. He was a reader at Zer0 books from 2015 to 2021. He spent most of the 2010s outside the U.S. in the Republic of Korea, Mexico, and Egypt. He is the author of the poetry collections, Apocalyptics and Liberation and All the Bright Etcetera. https://varnblog.substack.com Find all his links at https://allmylinks.com/dionysuseatsyou
"The Disagreements Episode" – Sidney Run RecapRan with Derick in Sidney today under the warm June sun. We yacked about baseball, Google errors, and whether acoustic guitars count as electric if they've got a pickup. Lots of laughs, a few friendly arguments—about everything from switch hitters to sprinter muscles. Caught a glimpse of the heron, missed the El Camino, and remembered to hydrate this time. Thirty-five minutes of steady steps and steady banter… might call this one the “Disagreements Episode,” but really, it was just two pals sorting the world out, one kilometre at a time.
Perfectly combining medieval fantasy and 80s cheesiness, Richard Donner's 1985 film features tragic romance, revenge, swordfight, and of course, magic. Featuring command performances from Rutger Hauer, Michelle Pfeiffer, and Matthew Broderick the film was a box office dud, but forty years on, should it get another chance?Sarah Jefferson Carter, writer and director of the new show Queendom Come, joins Derick to discuss this magical movie.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
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On today's show, the 78th annual Cannes Film Festival has kicked off in the south of France, so Derick and I will discuss some of the films competing for the coveted Palme d'Or prize. But, before that we will get into some film and tv news, do some what we've been watching, and finish up with our Letterboxd assignments.Write into the show at MidnightFilmSociety@gmail.com and @midnightfilmpod on Threads, Instagram and Bluesky. Subscribe on Pocketcasts, YouTube Podcasts, and Spotify. Rate and review it on Apple Podcasts. Tell a friend, family member, or stranger.HBO Max RebrandSuperman, Alien Earth, The Bear S4 Trailers78th Cannes Film Festival; Richard Linklater, Lynn Ramsey, Wes Anderson, Bi Gan, Christian Petzold, Julia Ducournau, Kelly Reichardt. Secret Agent, Full List Of Film Competing For Palm d'Or Film Comment Cannes CoverageWhat Damian's Been Watching: Andor, Thunderbolts*What Dereck's Been Watching: A Minecraft Movie, Thunderbolts*, Fight or Flight, Final Destination Bloodlines, AndorNew Letterboxd: Dericks Almost FamousLetterboxd Assignments: Damian - Kaili Blues, Derrick - The Right StuffFor next time: May 23rd - More Last Of Us, Love Death Robots, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, Lilo & Stitch, Friendship May 30th: Karate Kid: Legends, Bring Her Back, The Phoenician Scheme, May 30th: MountainheadCheck out Dericks Socials HereCheck Out Damian's Socials Here
The NBA Draft landscape is shifting after the combine, with players' stocks rising and falling. Cedric Coward's impressive showing catapults him from a projected second-round pick to potential lottery selection. Thomas Sorber And Drake Powell also see their draft positions improve, while Josh Giddey rebounds from earlier concerns. Rasheer Felming emerges as a intriguing prospect with his 7'5" wingspan and versatile skill set. However, Derik Queen's poor athleticism scores and Jace Richardson's undersized frame raise questions about their NBA potential. How will these combine performances impact draft night decisions? Tune in for an in-depth analysis of the winners and losers from the NBA Draft Combine, and discover which prospects could be steals for your favorite team.Podcast Links: https://linktr.ee/nbacentralGet at us:Email: NBACentralShow@gmail.comTwitter: @CEOHaizePhone: (773) 270-2799
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Thank you to sponsor of this episode: Green Mountain Grills________________________________________________ Episode 382 Taking you back to 3/17/2015 - A fan request show from Derick Thielbar. Back in 2015 I was giving the BBQ Hall of Fame a good togue lashing...and Derick wanted to hear a bit of that run back here in 2025...so Derick, here you go. From Jon to you...via me from 10 years ago...ENJOY! Ready to make a “BEST OF” show all your own?? Email Jon Solberg and let him know what you would like to hear on a future episode! As always, thank you for listening!*Don't forget to RATE AND REVIEW THE SHOW ON YOU PODCAST APP*Want to hear more from this episode??? Click the link below to hear the full showOriginal Air Date: 3/17/2015Original Full Show Link: CLICK HERE
The summer kicks off with Marvel's latest team of misfits at the box office. Jason Kleeberg of the Force Five podcast joins Derick to discuss the film and it's themes relating to mental health.They also discuss the recently wrapped up first season of Daredevil: Born Again, including its production woes and social message.Daredevil discussion begins at 39:50For more info head to underratedmoviepodcast!For more bonus episodes of ISDB sign up at patreon.com/underratedmoviepodcast for just $1 a month!
Retired agent Phillip Partin and Lubbock Police Detective Derick Smith review an abduction case where the subject threatened to expose explicit photos of a 14-year-old missing girl and harm her family, to coerce her to leave Texas and travel to Michigan with him. The FBI's Cellular Analysis Survey Team (CAST) was called in to assist with the case. By tracking their phones, the unknown male abductor was identified and captured, and the teen recovered and returned home to her family. Check out episode show notes, photos, and related articles: https://jerriwilliams.com/353-phil-partin-and-derick-smith-missing-teen-girl-cast/ Buy me a coffee - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/JerriWilliams Join my Reader Team to get the FBI Reading Resource - Books about the FBI, written by FBI agents, the 20 clichés about the FBI Reality Checklist, and keep up to date on the FBI in books, TV, and movies via my monthly email. Join here. http://eepurl.com/dzCCmL Check out my FBI books, non-fiction and crime fiction, available as audiobooks, ebooks and paperbacks wherever books are sold. https://jerriwilliams.com/books/
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Garrett gets a new dad but Derick doesn't remember anything so is anything really different?
In this episode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, host Ryan Jordan speaks with Black Diamond athlete Joe Grant and product designer Derick Noffsinger about the conception, design process, and field testing behind Black Diamond's fastpacking-oriented pack systems—including the Distance and Beta Light models. The discussion covers the challenges of designing hybrid load-carrying systems that merge the comfort and mobility of running vests with the load-bearing capacity of traditional backpacks. Joe provides context from real-world testing, including an 11-day, 400-mile fastpacking loop through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado, while Derick explains the rationale behind material choices like Challenge Ultra fabrics and the progression from early prototypes to commercial models. Additional topics include pack fit, load distribution, scaling harness design across different volumes, and how specific design elements—such as ice axe attachments and pack tapering—optimize performance for scrambling, climbing, and off-trail travel. The episode concludes with insights into ongoing refinement strategies and how incremental improvements in gear design support more efficient and confident movement in technical environments. To view the shownote for this epsiode of the Backpacking Light Podcast, click here.
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Travis Bow of the Minute of Thieves podcast arrives to talk about this forgotten 90s film. Loosely inspired by a true story Iron Will tells the story of a dogsled race and the sheer determination to win that took the reins. While this type of film was once Disney's bread and butter, Derick and Travis ask if it has fallen by the wayside forever.For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
The World's #1 Personal Development Book Podcast! In today's episode, we have the pleasure to interview Derick Sebastian, author of Daydreaming With Purpose: Self-Leadership Strategies to Manifest Your Passion Into Your Profession.Derick is a best-selling author, keynote speaker, life coach, and internationally acclaimed ukulele artist from Maui. Known for his heartfelt performances and the Spirit of Aloha, he has captivated audiences worldwide, earning recognition as one of the world's greatest ukulele players. His career spans songwriting, producing, and educating, blending passion, resilience, and purpose. He has performed for major names such as Oprah Winfrey, Jason Mraz, and Boyz II Men, as well as for NBA and MLB teams, including the Lakers, Clippers, and Diamondbacks.In this episode, you'll learn how Derick turned his childhood passion into a thriving career, the importance of self-leadership, and the mindset shifts necessary to manifest your dreams. We'll also dive into overcoming imposter syndrome, embracing the power of Aloha, and how small moments can change the course of your life forever.We hope you enjoy this incredible conversation with Derick SebastianTo learn more about Derick, buy his book , and other resources follow the links below:The Book: https://a.co/d/fgm8GIAWebsite: https://www.dericksebastian.com/https://www.instagram.com/dericksebastian/https://www.facebook.com/dericksebastianpagehttps://www.youtube.com/user/dericksebastianhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dericksebastian/Chapters: 1:38 – Finding His Calling at 11 4:24 – The Ukulele Journey 8:56 – A Father Figure's Impact 10:36 – Ukulele: Purpose, Joy & Travel 13:08 – Career Milestones & Big Moments 19:20 – Unboxing the Book & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 24:29 – Impact Beyond Accomplishments 26:57 – For the Dreamers Facing Imposter Syndrome 30:01 – Turning Passion into a Career 31:20 – Hawaiian Chocolate Review & Unboxing 32:54 – Embrace the Aloha Spirit________________________________________________Join the world's largest non-fiction Book community!https://www.instagram.com/bookthinkers/The purpose of this podcast is to connect you, the listener, with new books, new mentors, and new resources that will help you achieve more and live better. Each and every episode will feature one of the world's top authors so that you know each and every time you tune-in, there is something valuable to learn. If you have any recommendations for guests, please DM them to us on Instagram. (www.instagram.com/bookthinkers)If you enjoyed this show, please consider leaving a review. It takes less than 60-seconds of your time, and really makes a difference when I am trying to land new guests. For more BookThinkers content, check out our Instagram or our website. Thank you for your time!
Today, we're talking to Derick Schaefer, SVP of technology at Mod Op. We discuss the M&A landscape that CTOs need to be aware of, why customer centricity is at the heart of any successful merger, and how to keep business value at the focus of futuristic software tactics. All of this right here, right now, on the Modern CTO Podcast! To learn how you can master your M&A strategy, check out Derick's book here. Produced by ProSeries Media: https://proseriesmedia.com/ For booking inquiries, email booking@proseriesmedia.com
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Author Savannah Villescas joins Derick to talk about this Pixar flick that was overshadowed by the studio's other legendary early output. Despite it not being as culturally relevant as some of Pixar's other fare it helped revolutionize a generation. Follow Savy and stay tuned for her upcoming book, The Beast's Bargain! For more info, head to underratedmoviepodcast.comPatreon:https://patreon.com/UnderratedMoviePodcastInstagram:https://instagram.com/underratedmoviepodcastTikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@underratedmoviepodcastYouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAbpTHWyBle7yKJv4-gR_g
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A study on the teachings of Jesus through parables. FOLLOWING JESUS If you are making a decision to follow Jesus, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/new-life-in-jesus PRAYER You can share your prayer request or praise report by clicking here: https://www.xrchurch.com/prayer JOIN US IN PERSON For location & service times https://www.xrchurch.com/visit GIVE Thank you for your generosity! To worship the Lord through your giving and support the growth of what God is building through Crossroads Church, click here: https://www.xrchurch.com/give
What if connecting with your higher self was as simple as allowing yourself to dream like you used to when you were a child?In this episode, we uncover the magic of Derick Grant, a man who discovered the formula to transform inner potential into outer reality. From becoming a professional athlete to bankruptcy, from having it all to finding his true self by diving deeper into the underrated details of existence, Derick's path is an example of resilience, faith, and self-discovery.Derick Grant is an entrepreneur, author, and former Harlem Globetrotter turned world-renowned life strategist. Through his DG Mindset programs, he has helped millions break mental barriers, heal their inner wounds, and unlock personal excellence. His work empowers people to recognize past wounds, cultivate self-compassion, and reparent their inner child, fostering lasting transformation.Tune in to Episode 259 of Uncover Your Magic and allow yourself the grace of dreaming big, just like when you were a child, regain the courage to trust your intuition, and become aware of your true potential, lurking timidly in the darkest corner of self-doubt. You'll hear about Derick's Nine Levels of Human Evolution, his life before and after his massive breakthrough in 2018, his thoughts on plant medicine, and much more.In This Episode, You Will Learn:Who is Dereck Grant? (10:20)The big breakthrough. Life is happening for you (15:10)Authenticity, freedom, peace. Why we should build our lives over these three pillars (20:40)The Nine Levels of Human Evolution (22:00)Derick shares his thoughts on plant medicine (40:50)About Derick's unique perspective on intuition (45:00)Connect with Derick Grant:WebsiteLinkedInInstagramTikTokListen to The Pathway To Results podcastGet a copy of Derick's book, "The 7 Laws of Healing The Inner Child."Let's Connect!WebsiteFacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
'At the End Of The Day, There's No Failures Man' with Derick Sebastian Derick Sebastian is a Maui-born ukulele virtuoso whose music resonates with the spirit of Aloha. His journey is a testament to the power of passion and perseverance. From humble beginnings, he's risen to international acclaim, sharing his captivating melodies with audiences worldwide. Derick's story is one of overcoming adversity and finding joy through music. He has performed at various venues, and with many artists. Beyond his musical talent, Derick is a cultural practitioner who embodies the essence of the Aloha spirit. He shares his knowledge through ukulele lessons and brings a unique touch to events, including weddings, where he acts as both musician and officiant. His recent endeavors include composing and producing music for film, television, and advertisements, showcasing his versatility as an artist. In his upcoming memoir, "Daydreaming with Purpose," Derick shares his personal journey and offers self-leadership strategies to help others transform their passions into professions. His story is one of resilience, faith, and the pursuit of happiness, making him an inspiring guest who lives a life of Fearless Happyness Sources and related content