Transition Talk

As we sit here in mid 2020, with the Covid closures of the economy and dental practices fresh on our memory, the number one question we are getting is "why should I buy"? We understand where the question comes from -- its an uncertain time and relying on the past can be more challenging....BUT there are still prime opportunities and incredible practices looking to transition. Not every opportunity is a great one but for those buyers who take the right diligence steps who have the ability to focus on the bigger picture can come out ahead. Listen in to our opinion of WHY buy?

In this episode of Transition Talk, Christy talks with special guest Brett Pierce about the elephant in our industry,the PE/DSO sale. With so much information in the market, it can be hard to weed out the facts, understand the players and it's more important than ever to educate yourself about this ever present player in the dental industry. We focus on the top 5 questions we get from clients and potential clients as they begin to explore the PE/DSO market! Listen in!

Figuring out ways to boost profitability, lean out a recently purchased practice or prepare your practice to capture more value in transition? In this episode of Transition Talk, we host special guest Mr. Brett Pierce of Elite Dental Alliance (EDA) and discuss the obvious and not so obvious ways to review a practice's expenses to empower you as the owner to spend your money where you want to spend it! Christy and Brett provide insight on how to lean out a practice and cut the fat whether a new owner or an established owner ready to make the next move. Listen in!

Have questions about ways to find cost savings in your own practice? Visit EDA at https://elitedentalalliance.com/ to learn more - mention Transition Talk and have a complimentary consultation with one of their team members!

How you split the money in a partnership matters -- is it all eat what you kill? All based on ownership? What about expenses? What if we do different procedures? In this episode of Transition Talk we talk about all things split related and give you our two cents on how money should be divided. Listen in!

Hosted by the AACD, listen in on this special episode where Charles and Christy discuss the impact of Covid-19 on dental transitions and valuation. An environment that will inevitably continue to evolve, listen in as they discuss how those in transition and those considering transition can navigate these challenging times. Prefer to watch the recorded webinar? Watch here: https://youtu.be/Bk2tl8bO31Y

You already own but have the opportunity to purchase the records of a nearby competitor...is it worth it? How much should you pay? How do you ensure the patients show up? In this episode of Transition Talk we cover the pros and cons of purchasing the patient records and how Covid-19 will likely make this a more common question (and opportunity). Listen in!

If you are entering a partnership, the partnership agreement (or "operating" or "company" agreement) is crucial to what happens in the event of death, disability, disagreement or departure. We call them the 4 D's. In this episode of Transition Talk we discuss some of the bad provisions we have seen in a partnership agreement and discuss why it doesn't matter if you are a buyer or seller in a partnership transition -- the terms of your agreement should protect and benefit you both because you each may find yourself in need of the protection! Listen in and tune in over the next weeks as we dive into partnership agreements and all their intricacies!

Covid-19 has sent shock waves through our personal lives, healthcare system, global economy and pretty much everyone has been impacted in some shape, fashion or form. In this special episode of Transition Talk we are discussing the potential impact of Covid-19 on your transition -- whether you are in the midst of transition (as a buyer of seller) and how the shutdown might impact your practice value or price. Do you close now, later? How will banks look at your practice/opportunity? Clearly as we publish this episode there are still many unknowns but we are confident in private dentistry and will continue to update you as this develops!

Asset sale or stock sale? What are the pros and cons if you are the buyer or the seller....why does this matter? In this episode of Transition Talk we cover the differences in these two structures and help you understand the impact of each in your transition.

It's the long awaited (and asked for) specialty transition episode all about the periodontal practice! Its a unique market being driven by the buyers but continues to be an opportunity for sellers who transition it correctly, Tune in to get our insight on this specialty!