Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast

By Chris Marshall

Welcome to The Associate to Owner Podcast, the ultimate resource for dentists ready to make the leap from associate to practice owner. Hosted by Chris Marshall DDS, founder of Practice Ownership Advis... more

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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.

Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast episodes:

October 12, 2025 Buying A Dental Practice: 10 Questions To Ask
Do not buy the wrong dental practice. These are the ten things you need to make sure you are asking before buying.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
Timestamps:
00:00 Buying the Right Dental Practice
01:42 Understanding the Seller's Plans Post-Closing
06:08 Seller's Expectations for Purchase Price
10:05 Number of Active Recall Patients
18:55 Yearly Production per Patient
22:34 Seller's Treatment Plan Style
24:54 Specialty Procedures
28:14 Expenses and Overhead
31:17 Dental Office Physical Space and Equipment
36:45 Market Dynamics and Demographics
38:46 Net Income
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45min
September 30, 2025 Buying a Dental Practice for $1,445,000
Today we're going to talk about all the steps that go into buying a dental practice by using a real-life example of a practice that was purchased recently. The buyer is doing very well already, just 6 months in.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 new owner
01:17 the first practice evaluation
02:20 seller out of network
07:38 calculating buyer's expected revenue
08:51 take your time, do this right
09:43 accountants don't always understand dental transitions
10:35 finding more practices for sale
12:23 the perfect practice
13:34 letter of intent
14:57 how long does it take?
15:16 getting a loan to buy a practice
17:27 hiring a lawyer
18:13 everything else
19:35 is it worth it?
...more
22min
September 23, 2025 How to Find a Dental Practice for Sale
Today I want to talk about how to find a dental practice for sale. These are the things I wish I knew when I was looking for a dental practice to buy.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
0:00 Finding a dental practice to buy
0:52 Understanding the market
3:41 Finding practice brokers
5:14 How long does it take?
6:53 Buying the right practice
9:49 Finding practices off-market
12:47 Protecting yourself as a buyer
14:12 How to properly utilize an accountant
15:29 How much should I pay?
18:09 What really matters?
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20min
September 18, 2025 New Student Loan Rules Could Break Dental Education
Big changes are coming to student loans that could reshape dental education and the future of the profession. I break down what the new rules mean, why they’re happening, and how they’ll impact dental students, new graduates, and current dentists.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
0:00 Massive student loan changes ahead
0:36 Cost of dental school today
1:38 The rise of unlimited Grad PLUS loans
2:31 Explosion of new dental schools
3:14 Why $200K won’t cover the cost
4:00 Limited options for students
5:20 The risks of private student loans
7:25 Practice ownership and repayment strategies
9:15 How this affects current dentists
11:30 The DSO advantage and associate trap
13:55 Final thoughts: why timing matters now
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17min
September 10, 2025 The best way to invest as a dentist.
A simple plan that works for dentists.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 Why dentists play a different money game
01:12 Your first move: qualify to buy a practice
02:19 Debt
04:35 Retirement Accounts
10:07 Brokerage Account
13:51 Real estate
15:29 Should you own the practice building
17:13 Other Properties
...more
21min
August 28, 2025 Dentist’s Game Plan: $500K–$800K/yr in Just 2 Years
Many dentists never break past the income ceiling they hit as associates. In this video I show you the path I’ve seen work over and over again, the one that takes you from “comfortable” to real financial freedom. Even one step can keep you stuck for years.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
0:00 Introduction
0:43 Step 1: Find the busiest associate job
5:36 Step 2: Protect your flexibility in contracts
8:49 Step 3: Become an owner as fast as possible
10:14 Step 4: Buy a practice, don’t do a startup
15:40 Step 5: Choose the right practice to buy
22:42 Step 6: Financing and saving
25:34 Step 7: Biggest risk in buying a practice
28:00 Final roadmap (recap)
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29min
August 10, 2025 Dentists: Early Retirement Is Shockingly Easy
As a dentist, retiring early is surprisingly achievable if you plan for it properly. And even if you decide not to retire, reaching financial independence gives you freedom: freedom to choose how you work, when you work, and what kind of life you want. Today’s we’re going to break down exactly how dentists can build real financial freedom, and why it starts earlier than you might think.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 Early Retirement in Dentistry
01:37 Deferring Student Loans
02:26 Retirement Goal: 4% Rule
04:50 Total Savings Projection
06:26 Boosting Income Through Ownership
10:11 Paying Off All Loans
11:43 Retirement
13:35 Associate vs. Owner
15:07 Freedom After Retirement
16:10 Your Choices Matter
...more
18min
August 03, 2025 2 Dental Practices. Same Price. Same City. VERY Different.
In this episode, I walk you through a real case study comparing two practices that looked identical on paper, but had wildly different income potential once we dug into the numbers. We’ll look at: Active patient count, Revenue per patient, Procedure mix, Overhead breakdown, Rent traps and payroll pitfalls. If you're a dentist thinking about buying a practice, this is a must-watch before you make an offer.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 Choosing the Right Practice
00:49 Practice Overview & Metrics
01:47 Net Income Comparison
03:17 Before You Buy
04:42 Patient Recall & Production
06:07 Active Patient Count
07:38 What You're Really Buying
09:26 Fillings, Crowns & Growth
12:30 Implants, Dentures & Opportunity
13:24 Preventative Care Indicators
15:16 Projected Income Differences
15:51 Payroll, Rent & Loan
20:28 Calculating Net Income
26:25 Seller Revenue per Patient
27:46 Make the Right Choice
...more
30min
July 27, 2025 Should You Buy a Dental Practice or House First?
I keep getting the question of should I buy a house first or buy a dental practice first? That's what I want to talk about today.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 House or Practice First?
01:21 House Before Practice Mistakes
03:51 Why Renting Can Be Smarter
06:06 Housing Costs vs Earnings
08:26 Mortgage vs Rent Flexibility
13:40 Mortgage After Practice
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16min
July 20, 2025 The 7 Biggest Risks of Practice Ownership
Being an owner of a dental practice is amazing. It's incredibly rewarding and you can make a lot of money as well as have a lot of control and freedom, but only if you take into account these risks.
🔔 Download the Free Practice Evaluation Checklist: https://practiceown.com/pdf
📕 Check out my book "Buying Freedom" for a deeper dive into the process: https://amzn.com/dp/B0DGGC7WG8
💌 Email me at: [email protected]
🌍 Website: https://www.practiceown.com
00:00 The Path to Dental Practice Ownership
00:37 Risk #1: Understanding the Upfront Costs
02:15 Risk #2: Leaving the Security of an Associate Job
05:02 Risk #3: Navigating Staffing Challenges and Theft
08:24 Risk #4: The Owner's Responsibility for Repairs
09:40 Risk #5: The Emotional and Mental Load of Ownership
11:46 Risk #6: The Possibility of Going Out of Business
14:11 Risk #7: Avoiding the Low-Income Death Trap
19:13 The Advantages of Practice Ownership vs. Being an Associate
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22min

FAQs about Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast:

How many episodes does Associate Dentist to Owner Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.