Eric ChenHow to Keep Staff After Buying a Dental Practice
When staff leave after you buy a practice, patients follow. Here's how to structure retention from the LOI through your first 90 days.
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Eric ChenNon-Compete Clauses in Dental Practice Sales: What Buyers Should Know
Non-compete clauses in dental acquisitions aren't just paperwork—they're the legal mechanism that keeps sellers from reclaiming the patients you paid for.
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Eric ChenHow to tell your boss you're leaving to start your own practice
Telling your boss you're buying a practice isn't about courage—it's about timing, contract obligations, and protecting the relationships that matter.
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Eric ChenBuying Your First Dental Practice at 40 or 45
Buying your first practice at 40-45 isn't late—it's strategic. Here's why mid-career ownership works and what the numbers actually show.
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Eric ChenBuying vs. Leasing Dental Practice Real Estate
Buying the building with the practice adds layers of complexity most buyers underestimate. Here's how to evaluate whether real estate makes sense.
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Eric ChenWhen Is the Right Time to Buy a Dental Practice?
Most buyers wait too long. Here's how to know when you're positioned to buy a dental practice—and why waiting rarely improves your odds.
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Eric ChenWhen is Old Equipment a Red Flag in my Dental Transition?
Outdated dental equipment doesn't kill deals—but these hidden costs might. Learn what to evaluate, when to walk away, and how to negotiate smarter.
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Eric ChenHow Dental Practice Earnouts Work for Buyers
Earnouts defer part of the purchase price based on future performance. Here's how they work, what metrics protect buyers, and where disputes typically arise.
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Eric ChenWhat to Negotiate in Your Dental Practice Letter of Intent
The LOI sets the framework for your entire acquisition. Here's what to negotiate before the purchase agreement—and what buyers often miss.
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Eric ChenHow Much Do Dental Practice Brokers Charge Buyers?
Dental practice brokers typically charge sellers 6-12%, not buyers. But buyers still face $10K-$20K in transaction costs. Here's the real breakdown.
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Eric ChenHow Long Until Your Dental Practice Purchase Breaks Even?
Most buyers underestimate the break-even timeline for dental practice acquisitions. Learn what drives payback periods and how to structure your first year strategically.
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Eric ChenWhat is a Realistic Dental Loan Financing Timeline?
Specialized dental practice lenders evaluate deals differently than you'd expect. Learn what they're really looking for and how the timeline actually unfolds.
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