Expert guides and market insights for dental practice buyers, sellers, and brokers.
Eric ChenThere's no legal minimum holding period, but selling too soon creates tax penalties, lender complications, and valuation problems that cost buyers money.
Eric ChenTiming your resignation, navigating contract terms, and coordinating your closing date with your notice period — here's how to leave your associate job cleanly.
Eric ChenMost vendor contracts don't auto-transfer when you buy a practice. Here's how to identify which need consent and where to renegotiate better terms.
Eric ChenStaff raises after buying a practice aren't automatic—timing, cash flow, and retention strategy determine when to adjust compensation without risk.
Eric ChenClinical competency matters for ownership, but it's not the barrier most associates think. Here's how to evaluate whether you're ready to buy.
Eric ChenFirst-year practice owners face competing cash demands. Here's how to set a marketing budget that protects patient retention without straining debt service.
Eric ChenWhen the seller contacts patients or undermines your authority after closing, your response determines whether you protect the investment or lose control.
Eric ChenThe leap from one practice to two isn't just growth—it's a different business model. Here's what buyers need to know before acquiring a second location.
Eric ChenPatient complaints about the seller's work put new owners in a difficult position. Here's how to respond professionally while protecting yourself legally.
Eric ChenWhen a longtime hygienist controls operations, patient relationships, and institutional knowledge, you're buying key person risk. Here's how to evaluate it.
Eric ChenPhone numbers, websites, and social media accounts aren't always included in a dental practice sale. Here's what buyers need to secure before closing.
Eric ChenMeeting employees before closing reveals team stability, culture, and retention risk. Here's what to ask, observe, and assess in the staff you're inheriting.