The age-old question for aspiring dental practice owners is whether it makes more sense to buy an existing practice, or start your own. In this episode, we’re setting the table for this debate by bringing together experts in practice acquisition and startups. Rich Andrus, Mark Haslip, and David Haynes join us from the Menlo Group,…
The thought of investing in new dental technology can be overwhelming. In general, change can be hard – add the significant capital investment new technology brings, and it’s easy to understand why some dentists put off upgrading their equipment. But by waiting too long to upgrade your dental equipment, you might be short-changing yourself on…
The age-old question when it comes to commercial real estate? To buy or not to buy. Is it better to purchase the building that will house your healthcare practice or lease the space? The not-so-simple answer: It depends. In this episode, we’re talking to Mike Jorgenson, regional director for CARR Healthcare Realty’s Southeast region. Mike…
Did you know that you can negotiate insurance fee schedules? Many dental practice owners don’t even know that insurance reimbursement rates can be negotiated, and they may be missing out on the opportunity to improve their operating margins just by picking up the phone. In this episode, we’re talking to Ben Tuinei, president of Veritas…
Becoming a successful entrepreneur is more than just a mindset—it’s a shift in behaviors. Whether you’re an aspiring dental or veterinary practice owner wondering where to start, or an established owner looking to expand your business, growth requires a shift in routines, a can-do attitude, and powerful motivation. In this episode, we’re talking to Andrew…
You may have the best practice in town, but without a proper marketing strategy, your business may not grow to the levels you envisioned. After all, your practice is a business, and like any business, you have to get word of your services out to your existing and prospective patients. That’s why a smart marketing strategy…
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?…
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…
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…
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…