Episode 154 – Dental Partnership MythBusters with JJ Littrell of Tuatara: What Dentists Get Wrong About Ownership
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Show Notes
This week, the Dental Amigos welcome JJ Littrell, Co-Founder and COO of Tuatara, a dental partnership consulting firm that specializes in supporting dentists build, grow, optimize, and transition multi-doctor private practices JJ blends big-picture strategy with a people-first approach to help dental practices grow with confidence and is known for making complex partnership concepts clear and approachable through practical analogies. In this episode, JJ Littrell shares her journey from hospitality and finance leadership into co-founding Tuatara, and how those experiences shaped her approach to dental partnerships. The discussion centers on her “Partnership MythBusters” series, breaking down common misconceptions about dental partnerships—including money expectations, associate vs. partner roles, timing of partnership planning, and why exit planning is essential. The conversation highlights how most partnership issues stem from misaligned expectations and lack of upfront structure, and how intentional planning can create stronger, more sustainable professional relationships. To learn more about JJ Littrell and Tuatara, visit https://www.growwithtuatara.com or reach out to her directly at **@*************ra.com. Links mentioned in this episode: https://www.growwithtuatara.com Listeners who want to reach Paul can do so at Pa**@**********os.com and those who want to reach Rob can do so at Ro*@*************aw.com.
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