The Practice Purchased Podcast

Client Success Stories: How Real Buyers Made Ownership Work

Season 8 of the Practice Purchased Podcast features real stories from dentists who have successfully bought their first practices. Each three-episode arc dives into a different buyer’s journey, covering the highs, the lows, and the lessons learned along the way. These are unfiltered, practical conversations that reveal what it actually takes to go from associate to owner. If you’re serious about buying a practice, this season gives you a front-row seat to what smart, prepared buyers do right—and how to avoid the mistakes they almost made.

Dental Taxes Explained: What Owners Must Know

Season 7 breaks down the complex, often-overlooked financial side of practice ownership: taxes. In this candid, no-fluff season, Brian tackles the most common (and costly) tax mistakes dentists make and how to avoid them. From choosing the right CPA and understanding their fees, to setting up your books, paying yourself properly, and implementing smart tax strategies, each episode gives dentists clear, actionable advice. Whether you’re just starting your ownership journey or have been filing extensions for years, this season will help you finally understand your numbers and feel confident about them.

Owning a Practice: What Happens After the Purchase

In Season 6, the Practice Purchased Podcast shifts from buying to owning. This season is packed with expert guidance on what new dental practice owners need to know after the deal is done. From HR and hiring to marketing, accounting, credentialing, and more, each episode tackles the operational side of ownership. Whether you’re wondering how to handle your first team meeting or how to write the dreaded patient letter, this season helps you navigate the early days of ownership with confidence and clarity.

Demographics Decoded: How to Find the Right Location

In Season 5, the Practice Purchased Podcast dives deep into the data behind smart practice buying decisions. Featuring expert guests from Dentagraphics and Doctor Demographics, this season explores what really matters in dental demographics and how to use that information to your advantage. From evaluating states and neighborhoods to understanding population stats, insurance mixes, and practice performance metrics, every episode helps buyers narrow their search with confidence. Whether you’re deciding where to buy or what to look for, this season gives you the tools to think strategically and avoid costly location mistakes.

What Bankers Want You to Know About Dental Loans

In Season 4, the Practice Purchased Podcast sits down with top bankers from Provide and Bank of America to break down everything dentists need to know about securing a practice loan. Each episode tackles a key financing question, from how to start the loan process to comparing offers, evaluating debt service coverage ratios, and understanding real estate, seller carrybacks, and more. By hearing directly from the people who approve dental loans every day, listeners get a behind-the-scenes look at what banks are really looking for and how to set themselves up for success.

The Legal Side of Buying a Dental Practice

In Season 3, the Practice Purchased Podcast focuses on the legal side of buying a dental practice. Each episode features practical advice from experienced dental attorneys who break down what buyers really need to know. From choosing the right lawyer and understanding their fees to reviewing contracts, negotiating leases, and avoiding deal-killing mistakes, this season walks dentists through every legal milestone of the acquisition process. Whether you’re prepping for your first practice or already knee-deep in negotiations, Season 3 helps you protect your interests and avoid costly surprises.

Real Buyer Stories: How Dentists Actually Found Their Practices

In Season 2, the Practice Purchased Podcast shares real-world stories from dentists who successfully found and bought their first practice. Each episode features a different journey—military transitions, online searches, family deals, school networking, and more. These conversations highlight the unpredictable, personal nature of the search process while offering practical advice for every kind of buyer. If you’re looking for inspiration, hard-earned lessons, and creative ways to find the right practice, this season delivers all that and more from dentists who have actually done it.

The Complete Guide to Buying Your First Dental Practice

In Season 1, the Practice Purchased Podcast lays the groundwork for everything a first-time dental buyer needs to know. This season walks through the full buying process step by step, from what you need before starting your search all the way to what happens after you close. You’ll learn how to build your team, evaluate practices, submit an LOI, secure financing, and avoid common mistakes that can derail a deal. If you’re serious about buying a practice, this season gives you the complete roadmap from associate to owner.

Practice Purchase Blueprint

The Practice Purchase Blueprint is the complete online course designed to take you from “I think I want to buy a practice” to “I just bought my dream practice.” Learn exactly how to find the right practice, negotiate the best terms, navigate financing, and make your ownership transition a success. All on your schedule, at your pace.

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• 9 Steps to Buy a Practice Overview
• Guide to Finding a Good Practice for Sale – Details and instructions on all
• the ways we hear actually work to find a good practice for sale
• 20 Good Practices for Sale NOW – we do the hard work of finding good practices around the country & updating the list every 2 weeks
  Mailers Examples
• 77 Questions to Ask to Avoid Buying the Wrong Dental Practice
• 5 Books Every Dentist Needs to Read NOW