DiscoverThis is the Way PodcastHow He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108
How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108

How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108

Update: 2025-11-14
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In this episode, former dentist turned million-dollar creator Kieran Drew shares the full story of how he went from burned-out clinician to one of the internet’s most successful writing-based entrepreneurs. Kieran breaks down the exact mindset, writing habits, and validation frameworks that helped him turn a simple curiosity into a thriving business — without investors, without a big team, and without waiting for permission.


We cover:


• Why he walked away from dentistry after 10 years


• How writing every morning rewired his identity


• The “validate before you create” method behind his six-figure product launches


• How fear (and low savings) became the catalyst to take bold action


• The systems and AI workflows he uses to multiply productivity


• Why authenticity, proof, and repetition matter more than perfection


• His philosophy on burning things down, rebuilding, and staying aligned with your energy


Whether you're stuck in a “successful” career that doesn’t feel like yours… or you're an aspiring creator who wants to build income and impact through writing… this conversation will flip a switch in your mind. Watch the full episode to learn how Kieran wrote his way to freedom — and how you can apply the same playbook.


[00:00 ] Intro


[01:08 ] The Moment Writing Took Over


[03:31 ] Childhood Clues He Ignored [


07:58 ] Why Getting Your First Client Is So Hard


[14:11 ] The $500 Client That Started Everything


[27:48 ] His First $100K–$170K Product Launches


[33:00 ] “Validate Before You Create”


[40:47 ] How He Uses AI to Multiply Creativity

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How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108

How He Quit Dentistry to Build a Million-Dollar Writing Business | EP 108

Artin and Michael