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Selling a dental practice is a complex, high-stakes event. As you prepare for your dental practice transition, a critical question often arises: Should I offer seller financing when selling my dental practice? Seller financing, or “carrying a note,” means the seller acts as a secondary lender, loaning the buyer a portion…

Are you preparing to sell your dental practice? The transition from owner to seller involves more than just crunching the numbers. One of the most critical steps in securing a smooth, profitable sale is how you, the seller, communicate valuable information to prospective dental practice buyers. According to Dr. Gary…

It’s a scenario that seems impossible in dental practice management: two dental offices situated just two miles apart in the same town, yet their gross incomes are separated by over $2 million. One dental practice brings in a modest $550,000, while the other soars to $2.7 million. This dramatic difference…

In the competitive landscape of dental practice acquisition, the difference between a successful purchase and a missed opportunity often comes down to speed, preparation, and a willingness to be an aggressive buyer. As Dr. Gary DDS explains, the most desirable dental offices for sale don’t stay on the market long.…

For many dentists, their practice is their single largest asset and the foundation of their retirement. Yet, as a dental practice broker for the past 15 years, I have witnessed far too many owners fail to plan for the unpredictable. I would like to share with you some heartbreaking real-life…

In the dynamic world of dental practice transitions, few elements are as crucial and heavily negotiated as the restrictive covenant, or non-compete clause. These clauses are designed to protect the buyer’s investment by preventing the seller from opening a competing practice nearby for a set period. The typical arrangement for…

Every dentist dreaming of selling a dental practice or taking the leap to buying a dental practice knows the process requires a skilled dental attorney. But what if we told you that qualification alone isn’t enough? According to Dr. Gary DDS, the single biggest threat to your deal is a…

The dream for any new dental practice owner is rapid, explosive growth. But can a newly purchased dental office truly triple its revenue in just 30 months? According to Dr. Gary DDS, a seasoned dental practice broker and former dentist, the answer is a resounding yes. This is a remarkable…

The sale of a dental practice is a major life event that requires months of meticulous planning. But what happens when an unexpected crisis, like a sudden disability or death, necessitates an emergency dental practice sale? Dr. Gary DDS explains that the failure to plan can turn a lifetime of…

Are you a dentist considering a new practice acquisition? One of the most critical questions you face is: How fast can a buyer scale a dental practice? While the thought of owning your own clinic is exciting, the reality of achieving rapid growth depends entirely on a smart strategy and…

Selling a dental practice is a complex transaction, but adding the real estate – especially a home office dental practice can introduce unique, time-consuming hurdles. Dr. Gary DDS, shares crucial insights on the common difficulties faced by sellers who want to package their practice and residential real estate together. If…