{"href":"http://player.captivate.fm/services/oembed?url=http%3A%2F%2Fplayer.captivate.fm%2Fepisode%2Fa4fb0c7f-e486-4365-b11d-379a94771810","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Captivate.FM","provider_url":"https://www.captivate.fm","width":600,"height":200,"type":"rich","html":"<iframe style=\"width: 100%; height: 200px;\" title=\"47. Path to Ownership Buying vs Starting a Practice\" frameborder=\"0\" scrolling=\"no\" allow=\"clipboard-write\" seamless src=\"http://player.captivate.fm/episode/a4fb0c7f-e486-4365-b11d-379a94771810\"></iframe>","title":"47. Path to Ownership Buying vs Starting a Practice","description":"Buying vs. Starting a Dental Practice: Insights and Advice\r\nIn this episode of KLAS Solutions Dental Education Podcast, host Phil Cole addresses a common question from dentists: Should you buy an existing practice or start your own from scratch? \r\nPhil explores the pros and cons of both options, sharing real-life examples and key considerations, including patient base, location, financials, active patient count, and staffing. He also highlights the importance of having a strong vision, comprehensive due diligence, marketing strategies, and clean financials when making this significant decision. \r\nListeners will gain valuable insights to help determine the best path for their dental practice journey.\r\n01:23 Pros and Cons of Buying an Existing Practice\r\n03:09 Key Considerations When Buying a Practice\r\n05:02 Real Stories and Red Flags in Practice Acquisition\r\n15:47 Starting a Dental Practice from Scratch\r\n28:30 Cost Breakdown and Financing Options\r\n31:20 Personality and Fit: Choosing Your Path\r\n37:04 Conclusion and Final Advice\r\nVisit https://klassolutions.com (https://klassolutions.com) for more information on buying or starting a dental practice, to obtain coaching services and more...","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/bbb4b59d-3030-43ef-9d01-2e1170318805/Copy-of-Copy-of-Dental-Business-1.png"}