The $2 Million Mistake: Why Dentists Leave Money on the Table When Selling
Most dentists believe they’re smart businesspeople. After all, they built a thriving practice, hired staff, survived insurance nightmares, and somehow managed to stay profitable. But when it comes time to sell that practice—the single biggest financial transaction of their entire life—many of these “smart” businesspeople suddenly turn into amateurs. And amateurs pay dearly. I’m not […]
The Truth About DSOs: Separating Facts from Fear
Let’s cut through the polite chatter and get real: the letters DSO either make dentists foam at the mouth in rage, or shrink back in fear. The myth is that DSOs are villains—giant, soulless corporations hell-bent on stripping independent practices of their dignity, profits, and patient trust. Sound familiar? It’s the story that’s been whispered […]
Life After the Sale: The Nightmare (or Dream) Nobody Warns Dentists About
Selling your dental practice feels like the finish line. The payday. The big exhale after years of grinding. But here’s the ugly truth nobody warns you about: for many dentists, life after the sale turns into a nightmare. Why? Because they signed the wrong deal. They chased the wrong number. They thought the check was […]
FREEDOM! How Independent Dentists Can Compete with DSOs and Win
You’ve heard the whispers:“The independent dentist is doomed.”“DSOs are taking over everything.”“You might as well sell before it’s too late.” And maybe you’ve even started to believe it. But let me tell you the truth: independence isn’t dead—it’s under attack. And if you’ve got the guts to fight, you can not only survive in a […]
What the ‘Quiet’ Dentists Are Doing That No One’s Talking About
There’s a quiet shift happening in dentistry. You won’t read about it in industry magazines. You won’t hear it discussed in Facebook groups. It’s not flashy. It’s not loud. And it’s definitely not coming from the “influencer” dentists on stage at conferences. But it’s real. We’re talking about the quiet dentists. The ones who’ve built […]
The Referral That Changed a Family’s Life
It didn’t start with a spreadsheet. It didn’t start with a formal business plan, a marketing campaign, or a lawyer. It started with a conversation. And a question. “Hey, have you ever talked to someone about what your practice might be worth?” That’s all it took. One moment of courage. One friend who cared. One […]
The Day You Sell Your Practice Could Be the Day You Get Scammed
Dentists are brilliant at fixing teeth.But when it comes to fixing their financial future? Too many of them get played. I’m not talking about a little mistake. I’m talking about selling your practice—the single biggest financial transaction of your life—and getting scammed right out of the fortune you spent decades building. It happens every day. […]
The 7 Questions Every Dentist Should Answer Before They Turn 55
If you’re a dentist in your late 40s or early 50s, there’s a good chance you’re asking yourself some version of this question: “What’s next?” You might not be ready to retire. You might still love the work. But that quiet voice—the one that wonders about freedom, flexibility, and what comes after clinical life—is getting […]
No, You Don’t Have to Sell to Retire
Let’s bust one of the biggest myths in dentistry: You don’t have to sell your practice to retire. And no, you don’t have to stop practicing, hang up your coat, and vanish into golf-course oblivion either. Retirement doesn’t have to be this all-or-nothing, dramatic exit where you go from seeing patients five days a week… […]
From Drill to Deal: What Dentists Can Learn From Private Equity Sharks
They don’t wear scrubs. They don’t pull teeth. They don’t know the difference between a bicuspid and a br. But they know your practice is valuable. We’re talking about private equity firms. The so-called “sharks.” Love them or hate them, they’re circling the dental world—and they’re not going anywhere. But here’s what most dentists miss: […]