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Preparing For The Emotional Roller Coaster When Selling

As you get nearer and nearer to retirement and are preparing to sell your dental practice, there is something you need to ponder that many doctors do not think about.  That is the emotions you will go through during and after you sell your practice. Selling a chair or even charts is easy.  It’s just an object that you are giving to another doctor to own.  But, I’ve had many doctors who...Read More

Not All Valuations Are Created Equal

  Practice valuations and those that value practices can come in all shapes and sizes.  Did you know that there are probably 20 different methods you can use to value a practice?  Did you know there are 5 to 10 different certifications or accreditations one can work towards obtaining? Rule of thumb valuations are ones that are typically quoted and overly abused.  The typical rule of...Read More

Communication is the Key to a Successful Dental Practice Transition 

As dental practice brokers, we are often asked “What is the most important factor in facilitating a successful dental practice transition?”  The simple answer is Communication.  While it is imperative for the buying doctor to build a strong team of advisors, complete due diligence on the practice, secure financing, and navigate the closing process, all else could be lost if there is no...Read More

How Much Will I Get for The Sale of My Practice?

Whether you’re selling a car, a house, or your dental practice the ultimate question that everyone wants to know is…. How much do I get?  After all the years of blood, sweat, and tears you have put into your practice and you come to the point of retirement, or just selling to take a break from ownership, you want to know, after all the fees and expenses, how much money will you be...Read More

FAQ’s by Dentists Who Are Thinking About Selling Their Practice

1. When should I start thinking about and preparing to sell my practice? The earlier the better, but no later than 3 years prior to selling your practice in order to optimize your sales price and find a good buyer match.  Practice values are typically based on 3 to 5 years of financial information with the numbers weighted heavier towards the most recent years.  If you focus your last 3...Read More