Provide: The Path to Owning It

There's been a significant rise in pet ownership since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, and veterinarians are in higher demand than ever – which is why it might be the perfect time to buy or start your own veterinary hospital. But what should veterinarians know before buying or starting a practice in today’s market?

This week, David Soto, a regional director of practice finance at Provide, is on the show to fill in the blanks for us. With more than 10 years of experience in the industry providing veterinary-specific financing, David has the expertise to prepare doctors for their ownership journey.

On this episode, David will tell us about:

Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com/start/the-path-to-owning-it to pre-qualify⁠ for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

Buying their own dental practice will likely be the largest purchase of any practitioner's life, and is the culmination of years of schooling and hard work. That's why you can't afford to risk buying a practice that won't work for you. Enter: dental buyer advocates.

Dental buyer advocates—like our guest Brian Hanks, owner of DentalBuyerAdvocates.com—are there to offer their expertise and advise you as you consider buying an existing practice. With their help, you won't be completely at the mercy of the seller.

On this episode, Brian will go over:

Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com/start/the-path-to-owning-it to pre-qualify⁠ for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

A modern dental practice is filled with gadgets, tools and technologies that would have seemed like science fiction to practitioners a generation ago.

But how do you decide what technologies to invest in, and how to integrate them into your practice?

In this episode, you'll hear from Provide marketing manager Jess Webb, who knows all about how dental providers can smoothly integrate technology into their daily practice. Whether it's as simple as digital appointment booking or as high-tech as a "smart mirror," there are plenty of ways technology can vastly improve both the patient and provider experience.

Jess will go over:

Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com/start/the-path-to-owning-it to pre-qualify⁠ for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

Making the "ugly list" is the last distinction any dental or veterinary practice wants to earn.

But for practice owners who don't prioritize an occasional facility remodel, or don't understand the construction and financing options that are available to them, things can start to go downhill fast as a facility ages and its technology falls out-of-date.

So in this episode, we're talking to TWO experts from the Provide team—one with a background in practice construction and one with expertise in remodel financing. Casey Lear is a senior project manager at Provide, and Jason Schneller is regional director of practice finance for Provide's California territory.

Together, they'll explain:

Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com/start/the-path-to-owning-it to pre-qualify⁠ for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

As a dentist or veterinarian, making the big leap from associate to practice owner can be a life-changing (and intimidating) decision.

And with a constantly shifting economic situation, many aspiring practice owners might be wondering whether this is the right moment to pursue the practice of their dreams.

So in this episode, Matthew Christie, Provide's senior regional director of finance, joins us to share reasons why now is still an excellent time to buy your own practice.

With more than 20 years of specialized experience in small business lending, Matthew has funded nearly 1,000 financing deals in his career.

He'll tell us:

Are you ready to take control of your future and start building your legacy? Visit ⁠getprovide.com/start/the-path-to-owning-it to pre-qualify⁠ for financing in as little as two minutes, with no impact on your credit score.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.

Discover how to realize your healthcare practice ownership dreams with Corey Brown, a marketing leader at Provide.

Join Corey twice a month on The Path to Owning It: where existing and aspiring healthcare practice owners can gain the tools they need from dental, veterinary, and other industry leaders to take their practice ownership dreams into their own hands.

Guests on The Path to Owning It will span Provide’s vast network of practice finance industry experts, including attorneys, practice brokers, CPAs, Provide team members, and more. From owning your own practice to expanding or improving your existing practice, Corey and guests will help pave the way for you to achieve your dental or veterinary career dreams and guide you through all the nuances of the practice ownership journey.

Powered by Fifth Third Bank, Provide is on a mission to financially empower healthcare providers with great people and innovative technology. As the leader in tech-enabled financial services for aspiring and established healthcare practice owners, Provide offers an unmatched combination of industry expertise, personalized service, and customized financial products – enabling providers to achieve their ownership dreams, realize financial independence, and improve the industry’s standard of care. Founded in a one-bedroom San Francisco apartment in 2013, Provide was acquired by Fifth Third in 2021 and in 2023 was named one of Fast Company’s Most Innovative Companies. Learn more at getprovide.com, and join the conversation on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok.

Provide is a division of Fifth Third Bank, National Association. All opinions expressed by the participant are solely their current opinions and do not reflect the opinions of Provide, its affiliates, or Fifth Third Bank. The participant’s opinions are based on information they consider reliable, but neither Provide, its affiliates nor Fifth Third Bank warrant its completeness or accuracy and should not be relied upon as such. This content is for informational purposes and does not constitute the rendering of legal, accounting, tax, or investment advice, or other professional services by Provide or any of its affiliates. Please consult with appropriate professionals related to your individual circumstances. All lending is subject to review and approval.