Closing the Deal: Dental Practice Sales

Welcome to Closing the Deal: Dental Practice Sales—the fun, no-BS podcast where we break down the process of selling your dental practice in ways you can actually understand (and enjoy). We’re not your typical, stuffy brokerage firm, we’re here to shake up the world of dental practice sales.Are you a dental practice owner thinking about cashing out? Ready to retire, take on new adventures, or simply move on to the next phase of your life? You’re in the right place. Selling your practice is a BIG deal, and we’re here to help you nail the exit strategy that leaves you smiling—literally and financially. From maximizing your practice’s value to getting top dollar and negotiating the best terms, we’ll walk you through every step of the process with the energy and transparency you deserve.No more confusing jargon or boring sales tactics. We bring you real, honest conversations with industry experts, seasoned brokers, legal pros, and fellow dental practice owners who’ve been through it al

Closing the Deal: Dental Practice Sales is a business podcast hosted by Elijah Desmond, with 22 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Elijah Desmond hosts Closing the Deal: Dental Practice Sales, a business show with 22 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  S2E10 - Season 2 Wrap Up: Insights and Takeaways from Successful Sales

  Dec 18, 202530 minS2

  <p>Season two of Closing the Deal featured nine guests who've completed the complex process of selling their dental practices. From strategic planning years in advance to managing the unexpected realities of life after the sale, each conversation revealed what it really takes to close a successful deal.</p><p>Clear themes emerged throughout the season: the importance of early preparation, maximizing practice value before listing, and understanding what buyers actually want. Our guests shared what it’s like selling to DSOs, managing team transitions, and the operational changes that follow a sale. They also shared what they'd do differently, fr...

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  Episode #9

  S2E9 - Closing with Confidence

  Dec 4, 202534 minS2

  <p>Dr. Tyler Brady opened Haven Dental in 2018 in Southlake, Texas as a general practice. As he specialized in cosmetic dentistry and built a presence on social media, the practice grew to something he’d dreamed about in dental school. But that growth brought complexity many dentists are all too familiar with.</p><p>In this episode, Tyler shares what led him to consider selling, the mental shift that helped him make the decision, and how he evaluated potential buyers. He talks about what actually changed after selling to Lumio, the financial reality of the transition, and the operational adjustments th...

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  Episode #8

  S2E8 - Biggest Lessons from Selling My Dental Office

  Nov 6, 202532 minS2

  <p>Dr. Uzma Ansari has built dental practices with intention. As the first Pakistani female to graduate from the University of Alabama in 1998, she joined the U.S. Air Force before 9/11, then partnered with colleagues to create a successful practice that she eventually sold to Guardian.</p><p>In this episode, Uzma shares the practical steps she took to maximize her practice value, from optimizing production per chair to understanding what buyers really look for. She talks about what actually changed after selling to Guardian, the support systems that opened up, and the value of meeting with wealth advisors before...

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  Episode #7

  S2E7 - Life After the Sale: A Dentist’s Journey

  Oct 16, 202542 minS2

  <p>Most dentists dream of building a practice they can eventually sell. But Dr. Chris Hoffpauir? He built his practice knowing he'd sell it from day one - and that made all the difference.</p><p>Chris opened Winning Smiles in 2013 as a scratch startup in rural Texas with just three operatories. Fast forward to 2020, and he sold 70% of his practice to MB2 Dental while producing $1.58 million annually working just three days a week. Chris had three things they couldn't ignore: impeccable systems, sky-high profitability, and a practice built to thrive without him.</p><p>In this episode, Chris breaks...

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  Episode #6

  S2E6 - The Emotional Side of Selling a Dental Practice

  Sep 25, 202537 minS2

  <p>Building and selling three practices for a 10x multiple in just five years is a gigantic success. By industry standard, Dr. Devinn Geeson aka Dr. G, the CEO of Smiles at Sea, had made it.</p><p>But the real story of success came after the champagne had been popped and the speeches had been made. It was then that Dr. G discovered the opportunities that lay ahead of her after the deal was closed.</p><p>She joins this episode to share her story on the emotional rollercoaster that comes with selling a dental practice. Dr. G talks...

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