Bob and Nate encouraging dentists to reject DSO sales pitches and maintain ownership of their practices for long-term success. Reiterating the importance of staying engaged in their work and understanding that DSOs won’t overpay or make practice ownership easier.
In this episode of “Just In this episode of “Just Say No to the DSO,” hosts Bob Spiel andNate Williams dive deep into the subject of DSO sale and employment contracts, andthe surprises that dwell inside each.The discussion underscores how DSO contracts are driven by dollar signs and theDSO’s need to exert control in the…
In this episode of Just Say No to the DSO hosts Bob Spiel andNate Williams dive deep into the subject of ownership in a DSO, or what is called“Equity”. They describe why Equity is a self-made target that allows DSO’s todramatically overstate their value, which leads dentists to believe their ownership isworth much more than…
In this episode of “Just Say No to the DSO” hosts Bob Spiel and Nate Williams dive deepinto the deceptive tactics employed by Dental Service Organizations (DSOs) to luredentists into unfavorable agreements. Through real-life examples and a critical analysisof a $29 million DSO offer, they highlight the hidden costs and risks that dentists oftenoverlook in…
The podcast is episode three of Season 2 for “Just Say No to the DSO.” Hosted by BobSpiel and co-host Nate Williams, it discusses reasons why dental practice ownersshould avoid selling to Dental Support Organizations (DSOs). This podcast episode is a warning to dentists who are thinking about taking DSO deals.The hosts do a deep…
In this podcast episode of “Just Say No to the DSO,” hosts Bob Spiel and Nate Williams discuss the importance of dentists maintaining control of their practices rather than selling to Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). They emphasize that smart business people don’t overpay for practices and that DSOs are adept at making dentists think they’re…
The podcast is episode one of Season 2 for “Just Say No to the DSO”; Hosted by Bob Spiel andco-host Nate Williams, it discusses reasons why dental practice owners should avoid selling toDental Support Organizations (DSOs). Bob Spiel has an MBA and is a practice managementconsultant, while Nate Williams is a dental CPA. They have…
Concluding Season 1, the conversation focuses on the complexities and challenges associated with dentists selling to Dental Service Organizations (DSOs). Many dentists who engage in these DSO partnerships find themselves literally “paying back” their earnings over extended periods, without reaping any significant benefits unless their DSO is gobbled up (i.e. acquired) by a larger DSO….
In this episode, the hosts discuss the nuances and complexities of joining Dental Service Organizations (DSO’s), particularly highlighting the illusion they create of community and unity. Although these groups promote the idea of collective strength, many doctors, after joining, still find themselves feeling isolated in their individual practices, realizing that the promised unity doesn’t quite…
In this podcast episode, our hosts dive into the distinctions between the medical and dental industries. As the discussion unfolds, Nate interviews Bob drawing on his experience in medicine as a hospital and surgical center CEO, highlighting the trajectory in which medical doctors have found themselves, where doctors have lost almost all control over their…