What’s Your Number – And What’s It Missing?
Dear Reader, Why the Valuation You’ve Been Given Might Not Tell the Whole Story You’ve probably thought about your number. The number that would make you pause. The number that might make you sell. The number that says: I did it. I built something worth buying. But here’s the hard truth most dentists don’t hear […]
The Offer Was Good – But the Outcome Wasn’t
How One Dentist’s Million-Dollar Payday Turned Into a Multi-Year Regret (and How You Can Avoid the Same Fate) Dr. Jen C. didn’t hesitate when the offer came in. She had been approached by a fast-talking rep from a large national DSO. They said all the right things—praised her numbers, flattered her team, promised an easy […]
Still Building? Good. That’s When You Should Sell
Why the Best Time to Explore a Sale Is When Things Are Going Well—Not When You’re Burned Out “I’m not ready to sell—I’m still growing.” We hear that a lot. And we get it. You’re not tired. You’re not slowing down. You’re not desperate. But here’s what most dentists don’t realize: The best time to […]
What Happens After You Sell?
The Part of the DSO Deal Most Dentists Never Think About—Until It’s Too Late Most dentists spend all their time thinking about the offer. But the smartest doctors we work with ask a different question: “What happens after I sign?” Because that’s where the real story begins. Unfortunately, too many dentists find out the hard […]
You’re Not a Commodity – So Why Settle for a Cookie-Cutter Deal?
Dear Reader, How to Avoid the “One-Size-Fits-All” Trap When It’s Time to Sell Your Dental Practice Your practice isn’t just a business. It’s your legacy. Your team. Your patients. Your values. And yet—when it comes time to explore selling, most of the offers on the table treat you like just another cog in a massive […]
Who is actually buying your practice?
Dear Reader, Why the Name on the Letterhead Isn’t Always the One Pulling the Strings You’ve probably heard this before: “We’re a doctor-led group.” “We value your autonomy.” “We’re not corporate.” It sounds reassuring. And for some doctors, it’s all they need to hear. But here’s the truth you won’t find in most emails, calls, […]
The Exit Strategy You Didn’t Know You Needed
Dear Reader, How to Sell Your Practice Without Walking Away From What You Love For most dentists, the word “exit” sounds final. Sell your practice. Hand over the keys. Walk out the door. Goodbye to your team. Your patients. Your schedule. Your identity. It’s no wonder so many dentists delay selling—even when they’re tired, ready, […]
The $1.2M Mistake Dentists Make When They “Wait a Few More Years”
Dear Reader, Let’s say you’re doing well. Collections are solid. Overhead’s under control. Maybe you even had your best year yet. You’re not desperate to sell. Not even close. In fact, the plan sounds something like this: “I’ll just wait a few more years… grow a little more… and then I’ll look at DSOs.” But […]