The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

313. Dental Practice Startup vs. Acquisition: Which Path Leads to Success?

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In this episode of The Lifestyle Practice Podcast, Dr. Matt Vogt and Dr. Derek Williams dive deep into what it really takes to succeed as a dental practice owner—whether you're starting from scratch or acquiring an established practice.

Are you thinking about starting a dental practice but unsure if it's the right move? In this dental practice startup guide, Matt shares his honest coaching approach to evaluating potential dental entrepreneurs. Unlike typical "you can do it" motivational advice, Matt takes a neutral, wisdom-based approach to dental business strategy that helps dentists make smarter decisions about practice ownership.

What You'll Learn in This Dental Practice Coaching Conversation
  • The key differences between starting a dental practice and acquiring an existing one
  • How successful practice owners think differently about growth
  • Why personality and intuition matter more than you might think in dental entrepreneurship
  • The truth about dental practice challenges that nobody talks about
  • How to evaluate whether starting a dental practice is right for you
  • Real-world practice management insights from someone who has built, scaled, and successfully grown practices

    • Connect with us:

    • Take our FREE lifestyle and practice assessment: https://thelifestylepractice.com/practice-assesment/
    • Learn more about 1-on-1 coaching: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/
    • Get access to TLP Academy: https://thelifestylepractice.com/coaching-services/
    • Get the TLP Student Academy for $20 (lifetime access): https://the-lifestyle-practice.teachable.com/p/studentacademy
    • Subscribe to The Lifestyle Practice Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tlp-podcast-for-dentists/id1476544801
    • Email Derek at [email protected]
    • Email Matt at [email protected]
    • Email Steve at [email protected] 
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      The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For DentistsBy Justin Short, Derek Williams, Steve Van De Graaff, Matt Vogt
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