Long in the Tooth: Insights for Age 55+ Dentists
Long in the Tooth: Insights for Age 55+ Dentists
Most dentists fail to plan ahead for the sale of their practice. On this podcast, we share non-clinical insights to help you prepare for the sale of your practice today to maximize your profitability and peace of mind in the future.
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Bob Brooks
Bob Brooks

10 things dentists can do to prepare for a transition
Season 2 (Wrap-up) - Episode 17 As 2022 wraps up (and so does Season 2 of this podcast), we’ve seen some clear trends that are hurting dentists and their practices as they get ready to sell.  We want to help you transition into an even richer and more rewarding season of life. So, here is our...  Read More
The “3 Rs” to a successful dental practice owner
Season 2 - Episode 16 What separates the dentists that struggle from the ones that thrive? What are the common characteristics of a successful dental practice owner? There are some common keys to success as a dental practice owner. It can be summarized as a mindset that focuses on the 3 Rs –...  Read More
3 options for handling Accounts Receivable in a transition
Season 2 - Episode 15 Should I sell accounts receivable with the practice? Should I buy accounts receivable with the practice? Or should I exclude them and keep them? We get this question a lot from both practice buyers and sellers. In this episode, transition specialist, Randon Jenson,...  Read More
Evaluating DSO offers: Tips for practice owners
Season 2 - Episode 14 It’s a hot topic today. Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) are aggressively marketing to practice owners, soliciting interest in acquiring their practices. Typically, they’ll catch you with a really high number. A number so high you’d be foolish to ignore it.  But what’s...  Read More
You can do anything as long as you know the rules of the game
  Season 2 - Episode 13 When you buy a practice, guess what? Now, you’re a business owner. The problem is, not alot of education happens on the business side of dentistry. Unless you got an MBA in addition to your dental degree (if you have both, we salute you), you could be on the path to...  Read More
Can we figure out how to make this a win-win solution?
Season 2 - Episode 12 The way you enter a relationship and exit a relationship really matters. Too often in negotiations, we’ve been instructed that it has to be “meeting halfway,” or an equal 50/50 compromise, but that’s not necessarily the case.  Selling a dental practice isn’t like selling a...  Read More
What was the best & the hardest part about selling your practice?
Season 2 - Episode 10 Dr. William Vargo was a successful dentist for 35 years. He envisioned himself practicing till he was 68 or 70. But when he was only 65, his health couldn’t tolerate it and his wife’s health started to go downhill. He made the difficult decision to sell his practice...  Read More
When do I know if I’m ready to bring on an associate?
Season 2 - Episode 9 There reaches a point in the life cycle of most practices where the doctor is as busy as they want to be, or as busy as they can be.  We call these “S.E.T. points” – Solo Economic Threshold.  It’s the point where you are working as much as you want to, or you...  Read More
For Associates: What are the Pros + Cons of working for a DSO?
Season 2 - Episode 8 “I didn’t know if I was paid what I should be paid.” When you come out of dental school, you’ve been taught how to be a dentist, but you don’t yet know how to run a successful business. Unfortunately, this puts you in a vulnerable position. DSOs can take advantage of you. ...  Read More
What work back arrangements have you experienced?
Season 2 - Episode 7 Do you join a DSO or sell to a private buyer? That is the question. And when it comes to practice transition options, one of the big considerations are work back arrangements.  The differences in working arrangements between offers from DSOs compared to independent buyers in...  Read More
How do offers differ from a DSO to an independent buyer?
Season 2 - Episode 6 There’s a big assumption today that if you sell to a DSO you’re going to get a higher price point. While on the surface this appears true, it is in the contingencies like workback agreements where it becomes not so cut and dry. “I was getting pushed into a corner and I...  Read More
Practice transition issues related to dental insurance
Season 2 - Episode 5 We’ll often hear from doctors, “I’m at a crossroads. I’m so busy that I need to do something. Should I add an associate or drop an insurance provider?”  If you’re approaching a critical transition juncture like this – whether it be selling your practice in 1-5 years, bringing...  Read More
What is the process of dropping insurance?
Season 2 - Episode 4   Dropping insurance participation is a decision that causes many doctors to have some anxiety. The tendency can be to rush things because you’re ticked off, or to avoid doing it out of fear of patient attrition. The good news is that unlike buying a practice or building a new...  Read More
Can a transition from PPO insurance to fee-for-service be successful?
  Season 2 - Episode 3 There’s plenty of insurance pain everywhere across the country. In the last two years, more dentists have said, “I’ve had it” and transitioned their insurance participation. But can a transition from PPO insurance to fee-for-service be successful? Yes! In this episode, Bill...  Read More
When should I announce a practice sale to my patients?
  Season 2 - Episode 2 Announcing the sale of a practice to patients brings anxiety and nervousness to many sellers. When do I tell them? How do I tell them? There’s a good way and a bad way to go about telling them the news that something is happening with the practice. The majority will be fine...  Read More
Should I tell my staff about the transition?
Season 2 - Episode 1 It’s a concern every dentist has as they contemplate transitioning their practice to new ownership – Should I tell my staff? When should I tell my staff? How should I tell my staff? Coordinating with staff members causes the most anxiety for any prospective seller. As we...  Read More
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