Dr. Tyler Brady opened Haven Dental in 2018 in Southlake, Texas as a general practice. As he specialized in cosmetic dentistry and built a presence on social media, the practice grew to something he’d dreamed about in dental school. But that growth brought complexity many dentists are all too familiar with.

In this episode, Tyler shares what led him to consider selling, the mental shift that helped him make the decision, and how he evaluated potential buyers. He talks about what actually changed after selling to Lumio, the financial reality of the transition, and the operational adjustments that came with it.

He also opens up about what he’d do differently if he could go back, the mistakes he nearly made by going it alone, and how selling created opportunities to pursue teaching cosmetic dentistry and launching his own product line.

In This Episode:

• Tyler's background and journey building Haven Dental
• How cosmetic dentistry and social media shaped his practice growth
• Why he initially resisted selling and what changed his mind
• His experience with Lumio so far and what the first month of transition looked like
• The financial and operational reality after the sale
• What he'd do differently: calling a broker sooner
• The risks of selling without professional guidance
• How his team and patients reacted to the news
• New opportunities: teaching courses and launching a toothpaste brand
• His advice for dentists considering a sale

Resources

• Follow Haven Dental on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/haven.dental/
• Connect with Tyler on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tyler-brady-30641435/
• Visit Haven Dental’s website: https://www.haven-dental.com/
• Follow Dental Pitch Brokerage on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/dentalpitch/
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