Dear Reader,
There’s a myth floating around in the dental world. A quiet, stubborn fear that keeps smart practice owners stuck for years longer than they should be:
“If I sell, I lose control.”
Control over your team.
Your schedule.
Your treatment planning.
Your reputation.
Your future.
We get it. You didn’t spend 20 years building a practice just to be told how to run it by someone who’s never touched a handpiece.
But here’s the truth that doesn’t get enough airtime: You can sell — and still call the shots. If you know how to structure the deal.
Ownership ≠ Autonomy
Let’s set the record straight: Selling your practice doesn’t mean you get benched. In fact, the right DSO deal is more like adding rocket fuel to a car you already know how to drive.
- You keep your clinical independence
- You stay the face of the practice
- You lead your team
- You gain operational support, marketing firepower, HR infrastructure — and, yes, cash
You lose the headaches. You keep the helm. That’s not selling out. That’s scaling up — on your terms.
What You Really Give Up (And What You Gain)
Look, you're not going to sell your practice and have zero change. But here's what that change actually looks like with a smart DSO:
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What You Might Give Up |
What You Get in Return |
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Ownership of your LLC |
Millions in liquidity and upside equity |
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Control over payroll systems |
A team handling payroll, benefits, compliance, and admin |
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Your name on the electric bill |
National buying power, better tech, and centralized support |
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Being the sole decision-maker |
A partner helping you grow, not slow you down |
The trade? You give up some burdens. You gain a strategic partner — one that actually helps you be more of a dentist and less of a stressed-out manager.
The Big Payoff: Liquidity and Leadership
Too many doctors think they have two options:
- Keep working full throttle and burn out
- Sell and disappear
What if there’s a third option?
- Sell 60–90% of your practice
- Lock in a life-changing payout
- Retain equity for the second bite
- Keep doing the parts you love — on your terms
We’ve helped owners step into this model and never look back. They sleep better. Practice better. Lead better. And they never once felt like they gave up control — because they structured it right from the start.
It All Comes Down to the Terms
The difference between a deal that sets you free and a deal that makes you miserable?
The structure.
The fine print.
The way your role is defined post-sale.
The governance rights you retain.
The equity you hold.
The exit plan you negotiate before you ever sign.
You don’t need to be afraid of selling. You just need to be smarter than the average seller.
Ready to Explore What Your Deal Could Look Like?
Let’s talk.
This isn’t about handing over the keys. It’s about building a future where you get the support you deserve, the payout you’ve earned, and the freedom to practice the way you want. We’ll walk you through real deal structures, real case studies, and real strategies that help you win — without giving up what matters.
You don’t have to lose control to get control. You just have to stop listening to the wrong voices — and start asking better questions.
To your unstoppable success,
Your Team at Everything DSO
