Student loans are a giant mountain to climb as you’re coming out of school, and looking at those payments, that summit can feel way out of reach.
With an extra $140K every year, you can live that comfortable lifestyle while paying off your debt in a matter of a few years, rather than possibly a couple decades.
Remember in dental school, all those classes you took on how to run the practice you’d one day own? No? Of course not. And that’s okay! Your dental school did a great job making you into an amazing dentist. Now it’s time to prepare to be a practice owner, and that will take a real mindset shift from associate or employee to that of a leader. Here are a few things to keep in mind as you prepare for that next stage of your career.
If you’re going to own a dental practice, will you have to become an expert business owner? Nope! But if you do this simple thing and focus on reviews, it can help kickstart your career and keep the patients coming through the door.
Ever gotten a letter from the IRS? It doesn’t even matter what the letter is, just seeing it in your mailbox will make your throat catch, your heart spike, and your hands shake.
That’s why you want a great CPA. Here’s how to find one.
The average dental practice owner makes about $150,000 more per year than the average associate. And the numbers get WAY better from there.
There are gaps that you’ll need to fill to make the most out of owning your own practice. I’ve listed three of them below, with some resources you can use to get started.
The point isn’t whether you should or shouldn’t buy this particular practice; the point is to start looking at practices with an eye toward ownership. And what better place to start?
In order to build real wealth over your career without losing your mind in the process, there are two mindset shifts I want dentists to make. Let’s get right into them.
You care about your business more than anyone else working for you. And that’s okay! Here’s how to think about employees who don’t seem to exhibit that “ownership mindset” that so many employers seem to expect.
One of the most influential factors that lead to your success as a new owner won’t be the roadside visibility or advertising costs, but rather something, or should I say someone(s), on the inside: the existing staff members.
Brian Tomono is a 24-year dental lending veteran. He brings his experience to your deal to make sure you pay as little as possible to the banks. He assists doctors in negotiations and team building to achieve their dreams of practice ownership. Read more »
Brian Hanks is an author, advisor, accountant, and certified financial planner specializing in helping dentists buy a dental practice of their own. Brian developed his dental practice acquisition framework to help dentists navigate the complex and overwhelming process. Brian’s book, How to Buy a Dental Practice: Find, Analyze, Negotiate, and Purchase the Right Dental Practice for You, details the basic pitfalls that new dentists often make and lays out a roadmap for a successful acquisition. His consultancy, Dental Buyer Advocates, provides hands-on guidance and expertise for evaluating practices, performing due diligence, negotiating with sellers, closing on a practice, financing, transitioning a practice over from the seller’s management, and much more. Prior to founding Dental Buyer Advocates, Brian served as an accountant and Certified Financial Planner™ at two different dental CPA firms. He is a featured author for Dental Economics, AGD Impact, and DentalTown, and is also a speaker for the Seattle Study Club. Brian has a business management undergrad from BYU, a finance MBA from University of Michigan, and a CFP certification from Northwestern University. He lives in Salt Lake City, Utah with his wife and four kids, and serves dentists nationwide. Read more »
Brian Hanks is involved in all deals with the team. Prior to starting Dental Buyer Advocates, he was an accountant and Certified Financial Planner™ at two different dental CPA firms. He will help guide you through the process of buying the right dental practice. Read more
Sapna Amin worked in a private practice as an associate and went on to become a private practice owner. She also has experience with merging practices with a DSO. She is dedicated to helping other buyers in acquire their dream practice like she did! Read more »
Tara Clarridge is the former business manager of an oral surgery practice that had multiple locations. She has over twenty years experience with everything from payroll to credentialing and is eager to answer any questions you may have. Read more »
Sam Sutton has been very involved in the dental world throughout her life, and will work closely with you to open up your practice. Prior to joining Dental Buyer Advocates, she was a Dental Hygienist and has seen how successful dental practices run. Read more »
Dana Fort practiced general dentistry as an owner while also starting and selling a business that sold products for babies. She has experience in both the selling and transitioning of dental practices as well as mergers and acquisitions. Read more »