The guys behind Simplify Dentistry (Dr. Rick Offutt, Dr. Murtuza Shah-Khan and Dr. Mustafa Shah-Khan) are neighbors of mine, and they're building a great following around, well...simplifying dentistry! I was honored to be on their podcast recently. We covered a ton of ground, so I figured it was worth sharing. Learn more about the impact they're making at: www.simplifydds.com

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A few weeks ago, I shared a presentation at the Patterson DSO Summit in L.A. Inevitably there were a few questions from the audience as well as some conversations in between sessions that centered around acquisitions and growth strategy. I decided to take some of that "raw material" and craft it into a podcast episode. Here are 4 ways you should approach "preparing for growth" and 4 ways to think about "sizing up the risks" involved.

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Many people use these terms interchangeably, but they’re not the same. As a Business Executive, your success depends on your ability to lead through key Inflection Points in the life of your business. As an Entrepreneurial Leader, you must also know how to draw on the hard-won wisdom of Advisors to break through Ceilings of Complexity. In this episode, I unpack the differences between the two and explore why mastering both is essential for long-term growth.

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I recently hosted the Executives for a "Working Group Session" in Los Angeles, and it dramatically exceeded any expectations I had going into it. I think all of the material Mick Janness (CEO of Oakpoint) and I shared was timely, relevant, applicable, and actionable. Want to hear the highlights? Tune in!

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This episode is taken from the Freshly Brewed essay I recently wrote on that very topic. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please be sure to subscribe to Freshly Brewed at: https://thenextlevelexecutive.com/blog/

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This episode is taken from the Freshly Brewed essay I recently wrote on that very topic. I hope you enjoy it. If you do, please be sure to subscribe to Freshly Brewed at: https://thenextlevelexecutive.com/blog/

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I have quite a lot of industry professionals who ask me to review their service offerings and business plans, but they all seem to have trouble communicating one thing clearly. I also have first-hand experience in working with clients where our expectations we're aligned. This episode is dedicated to those creating service offerings and those seeking service offerings. Oh...it's also incredibly useful for those in leadership roles developing new talent underneath them!

If 2026 is the year you start adding additional locations, then make Q4 your learning opportunity on how to avoid all of the mistakes that plague too many others! Join us for the "Business Development & Growth Strategy" session of the Next Level Executive program!

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Consider this to be "Part 2" from the prior episode about selling your business. Here are five critical questions that you need to ask yourself (and answer) long before you decide to go to market. I would hope that your Sell-Side Advisor would've taken you through a similar line of questioning prior to any engagement.

If you're more interested in building your own group, then consider joining us in the Q4 start of the Next Level Executive program where we'll dive deep into "Business Development & Growth Strategy."

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We're rolling into Q4 when M&A activity typically picks up, so if you're currently in process to transact or have aspirations to in 2026, here are a few things I'd like to know from the potential acquirer if I were in your shoes. And if you're more focused on building your own group, then these are probably questions you should be ready to answer from a prospective seller you're courting.

The upcoming Q4 of the Next Level Executive program focuses on all aspects of Growth Strategy and Business Development, so you're contemplating adding locations, then consider joining us in October!

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Chris Yonker is a Corporate America escapee and an Executive Coach much like I am. Add to that his specialty around family businesses and my background growing up in one, and you get a wide-ranging conversation that was both fun and enlightening! To find out more about Chris: https://www.chrisyonker.com/

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