You ever been on a date that started off perfect?

They were charming. Confident. Said all the right things. You were clicking. Laughing. Maybe even picturing a second date. And then somewhere between dessert and the ride home…

The vibe changed. The mask slipped. And you suddenly realized: This was never about you.

That’s exactly how it feels when a DSO deal goes sideways.

It All Starts So Well

A DSO rep reaches out. They flatter you. They say they love your numbers. They "totally respect your independence."

They wine and dine you—literally or figuratively. They make you feel like a genius for even considering this kind of strategic partnership.

They say it’s just a conversation. They say you’re in control. They say they just want to make you an offer. And then you get the LOI (Letter of Intent). And that’s when the real relationship begins.

Suddenly, Everything’s a Red Flag

• Your earn-out targets seem... aggressive.
• That "keep your autonomy" promise? Gone.
• You’re told you need to stay on longer than expected.
• Your "equity" isn’t in your own practice anymore—it’s in some holding company you don’t understand.
• The post-close comp model is a mystery wrapped in a spreadsheet.

But by now, you’ve already spent months in conversation. You feel invested. You feel flattered. You feel like it would be awkward to back out.

And that, my friend, is exactly how people end up signing deals they regret.

The DSO Playbook Isn’t Personal. It’s Professional.

DSOs aren’t villains. But they are businesses.

They are designed to maximize value for their investors. And if that means shaving 15% off your earn-out? Or adding 2 years to your handcuff clause? They’ll do it.

Nicely. Professionally. With a smile.

And if you mistake that charm for commitment, you're the one who pays.

What Dentists Regret Most Isn’t the Deal. It’s the Blind Spots.

We’ve seen dentists lose hundreds of thousands of dollars on:

• Misunderstood EBITDA adjustments
• Equity deals with no real liquidity path
• Earn-out targets that required inhuman effort
• Post-sale expectations that made retirement feel like a hostage situation

And every time, it started with: "They seemed so nice."

At Everything DSO, We Swipe Left on Bad Deals

Our entire job is to make sure you see the fine print before you're emotionally committed.

We help dentists:

• Evaluate real DSO offers (not fantasy numbers)
• Compare deal structures across buyers
• Protect their income, lifestyle, and legacy
• Get the maximum value without the surprise strings attached

And the cool part: our fee is paid by the DSO. Not you.

So you get clarity without pressure. And options without obligation.

Don’t Fall for a Pretty Term Sheet

If you're considering a DSO offer—or think you might in the next 1–5 years—let's talk.

We’ll help you separate real value from red flags. And we’ll make sure your exit is something worth swiping right on.

To your unstoppable success,
Your Team at Everything DSO