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- From CEO to fired to acquired by a public company, Dr. Zak talks about his tumultuous career. Dr. Ivan Zak is CEO and founder of Galaxy Vets Healthcare system. He’s also podcast host of Veterinary Innovation Podcast and a podcast called Consolidate That. Originally born in Ukraine, Dr. Zak moved to Canada where his tumultuous career began by getting fired and stolen from by his cofounders without warning. Fast forward to today, he founded Galaxy Vets in August and already has 10 locations under LOI. They have plans to grow to 220 hospitals and go public in five to seven years. Their goal is to create… Read More »PODCASTS
- How to hire top talent without paying top dollar in these competitive times w/ Priyanki AmroliwalaPriyanki Amroliwala is the senior manager of talent and acquisition at 42 North Dental. Employers and healthcare groups get hung up on the difficulties of the market we’re in for finding labor and new hires. Is it impossible? Do you have to break the bank? Priyanki shares her strategies on how she tackles these complex issues, and rarely does it involve throwing more money them. She shares her tips and strategies that employers can implement for FREE to attract new talent. To get in though, follow Priyanki Amroliwala… Read More »PODCASTS
- Be intentional about your culture with Mark ZillerMark Ziller is Co-Founder & CEO ofInnovetive Petcare. They started in January of 2015 and currently have 60 locations. He attributes his success to one thing, his team. He attributes his team to one thing, culture. What is culture? It’s elusive and hard to pinpoint, but nothing will stop your growth faster than not being intentional. We discuss how Mark scaled his organization and the current bottlenecks he’s facing in the industry. Podcast recommendations: How I Built This with Guy Raz, The History of Rome Podcast, … Read More »PODCASTS
- Customer Experience is KingJustin Coke is CEO and founder of 7 to 7 dental, founded in 2008 San Antonio and currently have 8 locations. They’ve grown “the hard way”, exclusively through de novo. He talks about his journey moving up through the service industry in his younger years and all the lessons learned that he ultimately took into the entrepreneurial world. The customer experience is essential to the success of their clinics. Now operating 8+ locations, he shares the plug-n-play principles that allow them to open new locations without all… Read More »PODCASTS
- Raising money for a group practice through a fund, with Dr. Peter KelleyPeter Kelley is CEO and co-founder of Operation Dental. They started in 2016 and currently have 10 locations in the Central Florida area. Over the past few years, Peter has wrestled with some of life’s toughest questions. The stress of growing a DSO put him in counseling, but now he is on the other side with wisdom to share. We talk about topics such as growing with intention: understanding why you’re doing what you’re doing. We also talk about a unique way to fund a DSO,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Scaling a multi-state DSO with Peter AlemisPeter Alemis is Chief Development Officer at Family Dental Care in Chicago. They started in 1986 and currently have seven locations. The foundation for Family Dental Care has been laid over the past 35 years. Now they are ready for rapid growth, which is where Peter comes in. His role is to help expand the company through both de novo sites and acquisitions. Peter has been involved in a mix of dental businesses, real estate, and venture capital. Favorite recommendation: The 10 X Rule by Grant Cardone… Read More »PODCASTS
- Starting a DSO with Dr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek NagarajDr. Anushka Gaglani and Dr. Abhishek Nagaraj are cofounders of Aero Dental Group, a DSO with five locations in the Chicago area. Both doctors are from India, and we talk how their culture has helped shape their lives and careers for the better. Dr. Gaglani and Dr. Nagaraj own three of the five real estate buildings. They plan on continuing their growth into other states and picking up as much of the real estate as possible. We also talk about balancing being a clinician and an entrepreneur,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Breaking through glass ceilings with Elliot ZibelElliot Zibel is CEO and Co-Founder of Select Dental Management, started in 2018 and have grown to 32 locations. Their annual revenue per location averages at $2.5M, which puts them in the top 1% of dental offices. Elliot started as a broker on Wall Street where he searched for companies with asymmetrical risk reward profiles. He applied that same skill set to the dental industry, and Select Dental Management has seen massive growth as a result. Although that skill helped him scale quickly, he hit a bottle neck. Employee churn was… Read More »PODCASTS
- Five pre-negotiation pearls and five negotiation no-nos with Dr. Maryam BeyramianDr. Maryam Beyramian is CEO and founder of West Wind Integrated Health. They started in 2002 and now have 10 locations. Dr. Beyramian was a panelist at both the Dykema DSO event earlier this year and the DSO Summit in San Francisco. Here are her five to do pre negotiation pearls for finding commercial real estate: Have a strong agent that works for you on your side, such as knowing the monthly budget. Know exactly what you want – traffic counts, anchor store in a shopping plaza, compare it… Read More »PODCASTS
- Going from 0 to 700 locations with Steve BiltSteve Bilt is founder and CEO of Smile Brands who now have over 700 locations. Growing to 700 locations has made Smile Brands one of the most formidable DSOs in the world, and they are no where near stopping. Steve has had an amazing track record of having great timing. He was able to sell when the business was valued high and buy back in when it was valued low. Steve has an amazing track record of having great timing. He was able to sell when the business was… Read More »PODCASTS
- One year, six continents, and 35 countries with CEO of the DSO Project Jeromy DixsonDr. Jeromy Dixson took a two year hiatus to plan the trip of a lifetime. Here are the stats: 1 full year 5 backpacks (carry-on size) 6 continents 35 countries 50 UNESCO Heritage sites 66 flights 94 different accommodations Surprisingly, it doesn't cost as much as you might think. The real question is, “How can you take off that much time and not get left behind?” Jeromy explains that when he came back he didn't feel like he missed out. We talk about the importance of quality of time… Read More »PODCASTS
- Veterinary real estate and ivermectin treatment for covid with Dr. John MarcusDr. John Marcus of Partner Development at United Vet Care, currently they have 75 locations with another 20 under LOI, started in June of 2019. In 2001, John bought his own vet clinic along with the real estate which he operated for 18 years. From there he learned the ins and outs of the business which set him up for his current role of partner development at United Vet Care. Additionally, we talk about the distortion of truth in the mainstream media and big tech platforms when it comes… Read More »PODCASTS
- Using industrial space leasebacks to generate returns with Neil WahlgrenNeil Wahlgren is COO of Mag Capital Partners, where they focus on industrial manufacturing real estate investments and currently have $300 million under asset management spread over 45 properties. Mag Capital is using industrial space leasebacks to generate significant returns, listen in to learn more about this strategy and this asset class. Get in touch: www.magcp.com neil@magcp.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services … Read More »PODCASTS
- The power of mentorship with Dr. Josh CochranDr. Josh Cochran is founder and CEO of Cochran Real Estate and Dr. C family dentistry. He currently owns 5 practices with collections of over $1M a month, and he will soon have seven locations under his belt. He's the primary owner of several commercial buildings and is actively involved in single family rentals, multifamily rentals, self storage, and other retail real estate locations. In this show we talk about the competitive mindset of an entrepreneur but, paradoxically, scaling requires working and partnering with other people in your industry. … Read More »PODCASTS
- The history of the ADSO, combating inflation, and the abundance mindset with Emmet ScottEmmet Scott is CEO of Community Dental Partners, supporting 70 locations around Texas, host of DSO Secrets podcast, partners of the Dental Entrepreneur Organization (DEO), and was elected president of the Association for Dental Support Organizations (ADSO) in 2020. The ADSO initially started as a mastermind group 20 years ago when groups such as Aspen, Heartland, and Pacific Dental were just getting started. Today, they welcome anyone who wants to learn and grow. With inflation driving costs up for rent, supplies, construction, and labor, the only solution is to… Read More »PODCASTS
- Paying yourself first with Damon YudichakDamon Yudichak is the author of Profit First for Real Estate Agents which talks about how to transform a real estate agency from a cash eating monster to a money making machine. Damon started his own business as a CPA, and despite making decent revenue he quickly found himself with nothing left over each month. That’s when he discovered the book Profit First, a book that shaped the way he looked at and handled cash flow. Now, he has written the book Profit First for Real Estate Agents, and… Read More »PODCASTS
- Identifying Your Niche with Dr. Tarek AlyBorn in Egypt, an ex Periodontist Dr. Tarek Aly migrated to the US for an MBA program, he realized the rural areas of Texas were underserved and decided to take full advantage. He founded Orthodent in 2012 and has scaled to 12 locations. Recently he became co-owner of Modern Smiles, adding 8 locations for a total of 20 practices under his guidance. In this podcast, Tarek shares: How he identified key trade areas that made his business thrive The bottlenecks that came with scaling an organization How he broke… Read More »PODCASTS
- What is a credit union and how can it benefit real estate investors?Mark Ritter is CEO of MBFS, is a credit union owned company providing financing for real estate investors of all shapes and sizes. Mark explains what a credit union is and his personal story of how he got into the game. www.mbfs.org If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or REUniversity.org. Connect on Facebook. Commercial Real Estate Secrets… Read More »PODCASTS
- How to plan for taxes and retirement using real estate alongside your business with Bryson GossBryson Goss is a practice advisor at Healthcare Consulting, a company that helps independently owned medical and dentalpractices manage their business from start to finish with the goal of creating wealth and reducing taxes. Bryson has been specializing in this for 13 years and Healthcare Consulting has been in business since 1971. Email: bgoss@hci-ebs.com www.hci-ebs.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our… Read More »PODCASTS
- How SEO aligns with retail real estate and the decline of FB ads with Aaron PlaatAaron Plaat is the owner and founder of Tripleskinny, an agency that focuses on dental paid patient acquisition and lead generation. We talk about how a commercial real estate site selection strategy goes hand in hand with digital marketing. We also address how SEO, or search engine optimization, has gone from being the gold standard to seemingly insignificant and now back to the gold standard. Get in touch with Aaron: https://tripleskinny.com or aaron@tripleskinny.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real… Read More »PODCASTS
- 5 Step Money Partner Formula with Dave DubeauDave Dubeau is a Real Estate Entrepreneur, Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Investor Attraction Expert based in Beautiful British Columbia, Canada. He began his real estate investing career in 2003 doing 18 deals in 18 months. He later switched his focus to client-first rent to own deals, and nowadays he invests in multi-family (apartment building) properties. For the last several years Dave has been a leading authority on helping mom and pop real estate investors to find money partners and raise capital. Using his proprietary 5 Step Money Partner Formula™,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Talent is never enough – Dr. Chad JohnsonDr. Chad Johnson started out in the middle of the pack during his middle school and high school years. But he quickly learned something, the smartest kids didn't always make the best grades. He decided he'd try and overtake the smart kids through extra effort, and it worked. Now, the self proclaimed “average student” owns multiple successful dental offices and co-hosts a popular podcast. listen to his podcast here: http://www.everydaypracticespodcast.com/ Email him at: chaddds@gmail.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial… Read More »PODCASTS
- A conversation with Dr. Chris Lugo, founder of Dynamic Dental ManagementDr. Chris Lugo is the Founder of Puget Sound Pediatric Dentistry and the Dynamic Dental Management DSO. They have grown to five locations and plan on growing at a rate of two per year using combination of buying and leasing their buildings, which we talk about in detail. Listen along to hear Dr. Lugo's story and success principals along the way. Book recommendations: Anything by Jack Welch or Brene Brown, and The Ride of a Lifetime, by Bob Iger from Disney. Email Dr. Lugo: drlugo@pugetsoundpd.com If you need help… Read More »PODCASTS
- Dental AI and the future of retail real estate with Amol NirgudkarAmol Nirgudkar was born in India and migrated to the US when he was 16. From accountant, to hedge fund manager, to AI innovator, he has quite an extensive entrepreneurial background. Amol is currently focusing his efforts on Patient Prism, an AI technology for dental practices to book more calls into scheduled appointments. We talk about life in India, how artificial intelligence is shaping the world and commercial real estate, and the future of dentistry. Go to www.patientprism.com to see case studies and podcasts: If you need help finding… Read More »PODCASTS
- Level Up Your Mindset with Chris SkylesChris Skyles is the Chief growth officer of AnthemIQ, a transaction management software for commercial real estate brokers. He the is founder and CEO of the commercial brokerage and development arms at Elevate Growth Partners and Elevate Development Partners. He started with nothing and has successfully built several multi million dollar organizations. Today, he tells his story and his plans for the future. Listen in for key take aways of how mindset affects your growth and how you can overcome your upbringing. Podcast recommendation: Mind Valley www.elevategp.com www.anthemiq.com If… Read More »PODCASTS
- From $0 to $500k a month using real estate as a platform with Nick PerryNick Perry is CEO and founder of Want to Sell Now, the largest nation wide single family residential wholesale company in the US. He started in 2014 and now consistently produces $300k-$500k a month. He's also started several other businesses that generate passive income, and his goal is to continue to compound his growth. Nick started with nothing to his name working as a personal trainer in Austin, TX. Through a series of connections and a knack for networking, he soon found himself in a lucrative career. He used… Read More »PODCASTS
- Founder and CEO of Climate First bank, Ken LaRoe talks about the bank startup processKen LaRoe is founder, CEO and Chairman of Climate First bank. He started Florida Choice Bank in 1999 and successfully sold in 2006. He started First Green Bank in 2009 and sold successfully in 2018. Climate First bank saw an incredible interest from investors and surpassed their maximum investment threshold. We talk about how to align environmentalism and capitalism with incentivizing things like solar and efficient windows during the real estate development process. https://www.climatefirstbank.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial… Read More »PODCASTS
- The Mom of Lollipop Dental Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics, Dr. Mary R. PhamDr. Mary R. Pham is the CEO/Founder/Pediatric Dentist and mom of Lollipop Dental Pediatric Dentistry & Orthodontics. Founded in 2012, they now have four locations and are on track to continue to open five new practices a year. Dr. Pham explains how her first generation immigrant parents inspired her to work hard and become an entrepreneur. We talk about everything from attracting and retaining talent, to site selection, to lumber prices. Dr. Pham's book recommendations are:Traction, Leadership & self Deception, The Energy Bus, Culture Code Dr. Pham also does… Read More »PODCASTS
- Starting a DSO during a recession with Dr. Saam ZarrabiDr. Saam Zarrabi is founder and CEO of Rodeo Dental and Orthodontics. They started during a time which some would say was the worst time to start a business, 2009, but have proven themselves as a force to be reckoned with. We talk about the importance of site selection and how that lead to the success of Rodeo. We also talk about the importance of finding mentors and paying it forward with mentees. Lastly, we address Rodeo's core values and mission statement and how that has allowed the business… Read More »PODCASTS
- $400M of business transactions with Kevin Cumbus at Tusk PartnersKevin Cumbus has had 10 years of experience in finance and investment banking exclusively on the sell side. We talk about his stint at Wall St and what he learned about investing and the importance of character. Lastly, we talk about how he was inspired to found Tusk Partners in Charlotte, NC. Tusk partners is an M&A advisory firm focused exclusively on the dental industry that has completed $400M of transactions in the last 5 years. Get in touch:Tust-partners.com Cell- 704-654-0152 If you need help finding the perfect location… Read More »PODCASTS
- Using off market listings generate 25% returns with Matthew RicciardellaMatthew Ricciardella is the managing partner and CEO of the private equity real estate fund called Crystal View Capital, which has approximately $200M in assets under management. They specialize in mobile home parks and self storage. Matthew uses a combination of elbow grease and door to door sales tactics that he learned form growing his Southern California residential real estate business to get disproportionate returns in commercial real estate. His first fund returned investors a 2.4 multiple on their money in 6 years. Listen to his story. Check out:… Read More »PODCASTS
- Market update with Leaders Real EstateAustin Hair from Leaders Real Estate gives his market predictions for commercial real estate, residential real estate, and the stock market. Learn how retail companies are reinventing themselves after covid and surprisingly requiring more space than before. We also talk about the affect of inflation on rents and cap rates. If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE vulnerability analysis and lease renewal services View our library on apple podcasts or… Read More »PODCASTS
- Real Estate prices and inflation with Randy BlanksteinRandy Blankstein is the founder and President of the Boulder Group. He has been in real estate 31 years and is an active content contributor on blogs and social media We talk in depth about the impact the pandemic has had on commercial real estate from office to retail. We also address inflation, and what we think that will shape the economy moving forward. Listen in to find ways to protect yourself and set up your family for financial security. Get connected via bouldergroup.com or linked in. If you… Read More »PODCASTS
- Psychiatry and the real cost of lockdowns with Dr. Mona GuptaDr. Mona Gupta is founder and CEO of Gupta Psychiatry located in Raleigh, NC. We talk about her journey and how picking the right location has helped her practice thrive. We also talk about the increase in addiction she has seen first hand as a psychiatrist since the lockdowns started. Listen in for more details. Get in touch or read her blogs at Guptapsychiatry.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE… Read More »PODCASTS
- How to avoid bankruptcy for businessesMany fundamentally good businesses took on more debt than they can service and don’t realize that there is a way to get out of debt while satisfying personal guarantees. Labruta Capital specializes in helping financially challenged businesses through a series of debt removal strategies. Once done, they execute a balance sheet restructuring program to help the business stay open and preserve the jobs of the employees. This strategy enables the business owner to gracefully exit their current position without needing to worry about personal guarantees or filing bankruptcy. Since… Read More »PODCASTS
- Jeromy Dixson is a top influencer in the dental and DSO spaceJeromy Dixson is Founder and CEO of The DSO Project and Founder and CEO of Dental Capital Partners. He is one of 7 Key DSO influencers named by Group Dentistry Now, 3X INC 500/5000 entrepreneur, currently co-founding a new business in the dental AI space that will fundamentally transform how dental transactions of all sizes are completed. We talk about how Jeromy got his start and his fundamental views on life and success. Book recommendations: Hell Yeah or No by Derek Sivers Get in touch on linked in or… Read More »PODCASTS
- Michael Byrd explains Medical MSOs, industry trends, and the underlying real estateMichael Byrd is the Founder and CEO of Byrd Adatto Lawfirm. The firm started in 2015 and he’s been practicing law since 1995. He Cohosts the podcast The legal123s with ByrdAdatto. Michael explains the difference between MSOs and DSOs, as well as trends we're seeing in the industry. We talk about how the excess cash on the sidelines is getting ready to fuel the to the process of agglomeration in the industry. If you are in the health space, they are the go to firm for business and regulatory… Read More »PODCASTS
- John Meis, CEO of Team Training Institute, CEO of Spark Coaching and ConsultingDr. John Meis is CEO of Team Training Institute, CEO Spark Coaching and Consulting, and owns a Dental Support Organization with 4 locations in Tulsa and several acquisitions in the works. He has been practicing for 26 years, and he tells the story of how he bootstrapped his way to success of a single location before growing to multiple locations. Dental specific book recommendations Ultimate guide to tripling your dental practice production Everything is Marketing by Fred Joyle 11 Habits of Highly Successful Dentists Find out more:www.theteamtraininginstitute.com www.sparkdentalnetwork.com If… Read More »PODCASTS
- Finding Alignment with Dr. AJ Acierno, COO of Smile Brands Midwest RegionDr. Aj Acierno is CEO and Founder of Decision One Dental, and COO of Smile Brands Midwest region which has over 230 locations. As of today smile brands has over 700 practice locations and growing. Dr. Acierno talks about first and foremost he wants to make an impact in the world. This involves improving the entire dental industry and comes way before making a profit on his priority list. Listen in as we discuss growing and scaling a business, balancing real estate, and serving people. Get in touch: ajacierno@decisiononedental.com … Read More »PODCASTS
- Syndicating $10 Million for multifamily with Ketan PatelKetan is a High Performance Real Estate Coach that helps motivated real estate entrepreneurs create more income and impact by aligning their mindset, strategy and execution. He has mastered the art of getting results by combining techniques from Tony Robbins, Wim Hof, & Dr. Joe Dispenza. His achievements include earning an accelerated Doctor of Pharmacy Degree (while Learning English), Building a Multi-Million Dollar Rental portfolio by starting from $8k, Raising Over $10 Million for his multifamily syndication business and growing a senior care business by 3x in just 2… Read More »PODCASTS
- 20 Companies by age 33 with Elijah DesmondElijah Desmond is a serial entrepreneur and philanthropist, co-founder of Driven Dental Implant Marketing, CEO and founder of Smiles at Sea, and president of the Ladder of Life which is a philanthropic organization for kids. Since graduating from The Ohio State University in 2009 Elijah has started 20 businesses. In this episode, we talk about the abundance mindset and the benefits of overwhelming generosity. Elijah's mindset shifted in his late twenties when he decided he would give generously and abundantly to anyone who asked. At this stage, his businesses… Read More »PODCASTS
- CEO and co founder of Group Dentistry Now, Bill NeumannBill Neumann is CEO and co-founder of Group Dentistry Now, which has been running since 2014. He’s also on the board of a start up DSO based in Canada with some locations in the US, and on the board of directors for Cure-mint Procurement Platform. We talk about the early stages of group dentistry and how real estate contributed to separating the winners from the losers. We also talk about industry trends and what to look out for in 2021. Subscribe for free at groupdentistrynow.com Sep 7-8th is their in… Read More »PODCASTS
- Director and founder of Dykema’s DSO Industry Group, Brian ColaoBrian Colao is director and founder of Dykema’s DSO industry group. Brian created this arm of Dykema and this is the 8th year of hosting the DSO conference. Unlike other conferences, this one will be entirely in person! Brian started his career as a lawyer 25 years ago before Dental Service Organizations were an official concept. He's been on the scene to see them explode and shares his insight over how far they've come as an industry and where they are going from here. To go to the live… Read More »PODCASTS
- Leveraging real estate to boost your business with Jeremy LustigJeremy Lustig is a doctor and co-owner of Lustig and Young Orthodontics as well as CEO and Co-Founder of Five Point Dental Specialists. They have 17 locations and have 3 more currently under LOI. We talk about how Jeremy leveraged the development of a new commercial real estate project to earn extra income and setup his practice to receive the maximum benefits from his neighbor tenants. We also talk about scaling a business and personal life experiences. Listen in to see where Five Point Dental is going from here!… Read More »PODCASTS
- Bitcoin, Miami, and real estate with principal of Avison young Michael FayMichael Fay, principal of Avison young and chairman of capital markets executive committee, is also the managing director of Miami Florida. Michael has amassed a fortune over his lifetime and shares insights and principals he used in his successful investment career. From bitcoin, to the stock market, to commercial real estate, we talk about ways to build wealth and mitigate risk. Email: Michael.fay@avisonyoung.com for more info or if you need help with commercial real estate in south Florida. If you need help finding the perfect location or your… Read More »PODCASTS
- Shelly Coheley CEO and founder SC Practical SolutionsShelly Coheley is CEO and founder SC Practical Solutions. She's been in the healthcare industry for 25+ years. She focusses on operational efficiency and expense reduction in physician practices, non hospital owned healthcare centers. In this episode she shares her advice on how practices can become more profitable and how real estate plays a role in the success of the practice. Cell: 2482073803 Site: scpracticalsolutions.com Email: scoheley@scpracticalsolutions.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign… Read More »PODCASTS
- 36 years of experience in 40 minutes with Dee FischerDee Fischer is founder of Fischer Professional Group and has been in the dental and real estate industry for 36 years. Over the course of those years she has made plenty of mistakes, learned valuable lessons, and helped hundreds of dentists save money and grow quickly. Listen to her personally journey here. Get in touch with Fischer professional group through her assistant: tammy@fischerspro.com If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign up for a FREE… Read More »PODCASTS
- CFO of Platinum Dental Services Patrick NelsonPatrick Nelson is CFO of Platinum Dental Services. They have 22 locations, 18 of which are in Utah and 4 in Colorado. On March 4th, we had CEO Vince Dilley on the show as well, and together these two paint a complete picture of Platinum and how they operate. Patrick brings his expertise from his background in finance, explaining the difference between cash and accrual based accounting, as well as his perspective on real estate. So many businesses fail because of poor cash flow management, and Patrick gives some… Read More »PODCASTS
- Integrating career, investing, and personal life with Dr. Tarun AgarwalDr. Tarun Agarwal is Founder of 3D Dentists and Raleigh Dental Arts. He is a keynote speaker and practicing dental for 22 years. Tarun coaches other dentists and takes a unique approach to balancing chairside work with lifestyle. He also personally invests in real estate and other businesses. Coming from a lineage of entrepreneurs, he has a great story to share. Learn more about the ten acre retreat: 3d-dentists.com Find him on the podcast library: Tbone speaks dentistry. If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to… Read More »PODCASTS
- Mastering scale with Dr. Hunter Smith, co-owner and CEO of GPS DentalHunter went to dental school and originally wanted to own and operate a single location. However, he bought one location and the doctor decided to stayed on which allowed him some freedom. He briefly pivoted and started buying some residential real estate with his partner before they bought a larger dental location where they could each work a couple days a week. They got to five dental locations relatively quickly by improving patient flow organically. Then, they made the decision to acquire number six, which was about an hour… Read More »PODCASTS
- Scott Graversen, Strategic Advisor to DSOsScott is Vice President of Special Markets at Scott's Dental Supply and Strategic Advisor to DSOs, Community Health Centers & the Dental Supply Chain. Scott is an active member in the DSO Secrets group on Facebook, often sharing his wisdom and good advice. We talk about how doctor entrepreneurs can tell their growth story to help negotiate the best rates for supplies and equipment, and how to use different strategies to maximize cash flow depending on what phase of the business life cycle you are in. We also brush… Read More »PODCASTS
- Mike Olson, Senior Director of M&A at Decision One DentalMike Olson was originally a banker for the group that became known as Decision One Dental. He was recruited by them for his prominence in finance and knowledge of mergers and acquisitions. Mike talks about how he's seen the dental industry change and grow, and how real estate decisions affect the not only the success of the practice but also the sale process. He tells us the story of how Decision One started off with a single location and grew to 33 before it was acquired by Smile Brands,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Former $4.5 Billion hedge fund manager Richard Fertig tells his story and his predictionsRichard Fertig is the founder of Short Term Rental University, former manager of a $4.5B hedge fund, and has been in real estate for 23 years. The first and most important step to living a high quality life is mindset, which Richard talks about in detail in this episode. Being optimistic about the future is extremely important in this line of work and opens more doors than any other skill set. We follow Richard's impressive journey from Ivy League school, to hedge fund manager, to founder of a successful… Read More »PODCASTS
- Dr. Marc Faber, founder and CEO of Edge Dental ManagementDr. Marc Faber is founder and CEO of Edge Dental Management. He started in 2012 and grown to 7 locations with a couple more acquisitions in the works as we speak. Marc started out working for his father who owned his own dentistry office and quickly saw the massive amount of inefficiencies that bottle necking the business. He began looking for similar businesses that were located in areas he knew had more demand than supply. With the combination of amazing site selection and utilizing systems for productivity, he quickly… Read More »PODCASTS
- CEO of Partnerships for Dentists, Keith Miller, supports 24 locations in five statesKeith Miller is CEO of Partnerships for Dentists, aka P4D, which was founded in 2017 and supports 24 locations in 5 states. One of the main concepts that has propelled P4D’s growth is servant leadership, which we talk about in detail in this episode. We follow Keiths story from adolescence to adulthood as he explains how he got to his current position. Check them out at p4dentists.com/ If you need help finding the perfect location or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. Sign… Read More »PODCASTS
- How does smell relate to commercial real estate?Daniel Zimmon is partner at NatScent, where they unlock the power of smell. How does scent relate to commercial real estate? Smell is something luxury brands have capitalized on for a long time, but somehow it has largely gone unnoticed in most other industries. In multi family, the perfect scent can actually command higher rent rates and create a feeling of luxury compared to other buildings without a intentional smell. The same can be said for Dental Support Organizations, which is how we at Real Estate University first discovered… Read More »PODCASTS
- How Vince Dilley scaled from one to twenty two locations in nine yearsVince Dilley is founder and CEO of Platinum Dental Services. He took a different path than normal by going straight to into the business of buying dental practices instead of dental school. Although this seems counter intuitive, some of the most successful dentist support organizations, or DSO’s, are founded by non dentists. Two examples are Community Dental Partners and Independence Dental Services, whose founders have both been on the show. We talk about how Vince boot strapped his entire operation without taking on any equity capital. He and is… Read More »PODCASTS
- Dr. Jonathan Wong, Partner of Renovo Endodontic StudioDr. Jonathan Wong is Partner of Renovo Endodontic Studio in the greater Chicago area. He currently owns the real estate on 8 of his 9 endodontic locations. His primary focus for 2021 is to grow same office profits with a secondary focus in growing the number of locations. We talk about how Jonathan’s immigrant parents taught him the value of working hard. However, he had to combine working hard with working smart in order to start scaling his companies. Now, his locations are crushing it and and he plans… Read More »PODCASTS
- Ray Caruso explains how he became CEO of Lone Peak Dental Services.How do you become the CEO? Every company is different, but Ray has a unique story of the interesting trails that led him to CEO of Lone Peak Dental Services. He started as a dental assistant in the army, then after finishing university, went to Heartland Dental Care where he worked his way from the front desk to a regional director of operations. After that he took a small break from dental where he tried his hand owning at a high-end retail bicycle shop, but realized he turned his… Read More »PODCASTS
- Starting a Dental Support Organization with Lane TheriaultLane Theirault is the CEO and founder of Independence Dental Services and was the founding director of the 2nd largest DSO in Canada. Independence Dental Services currently has 8 locations with plans of growing through acquisition to 25 locations by the end of the year. Lane didn’t start in the dental industry but instead started in mergers and acquisitions at a large Canadian bank where he decided this was something he wanted to do on his own. During his time as an employee at the bank, he leveraged his… Read More »PODCASTS
- How to Become CEO with Ray CarusoHow do you become the CEO? Every company is different, but Ray has a unique story of the interesting trails that led him to CEO of Lonepeak Dental Services. He started as a dental assistant in the army, then went to Heartland Dental Care where he worked his way from the front desk to as regional director of operations. After that he small break from dental where he tried his hand at as a high end retail bicycle shop, but realized he turned his fun hobby into a not… Read More »PODCASTS
- The Entrepreneurial Journey with Emmet ScottEmmet Scott almost has too many positions to list President at Association of Dental Support Organizations Partner and Mentor at DEO – Dentist Entrepreneur Organization CEO of National Dentist Partners DSO Secrets podcast host CEO and founder at Smile Magic CEO at Community Dental Partners We talk about Emmet’s journey of entrepreneurship from childhood until now. It started with him doing lawns as a 14 year old kid and continues today as the CEO and President of multiple high level organizations. Smile Magic is the brand that got it… Read More »PODCASTS
- Residential real estate in Kansas City3 Pieces of Money You Need To Know About Earnest Money Earnest money is a check written at time of offer that proves to a seller you’re serious about the purchase. Earnest money is held in escrow until closing and then applied towards the purchase. Earnest money usually ranges from $500 to $5,000 depending on the price of the home. Appraisal Money If a mortgage is involved, your lender must order an appraisal to ensure the house is worth the amount it’s lending. This typically costs between $450–$500 and is paid directly to… Read More »PODCASTS
- Socialism or Capitalism? Gina Dorfman Explains Her Experience in RussiaDr. Gina Dorfman is the owner of Dentistry for kids and Adults in LA and Founder of Yapi Software. They started 2010 and now have over 3000 clients and 60 employees. She also hosts the Podcast Behind the smiles with Dr. Gina Dorfman. Dr. Gina has a unique view on what socialism looks like as it’s played out in practicality. Being born in Russia, she saw first hand how bad the quality of life changed under a socialist government. But is socialism always bad, or is it just bad… Read More »PODCASTS
- The 4×4 Technique for Getting Things Done with Blake BozarthBlake Bozarth is the Founder and CEO of CoThryve and the host of Leadership on Purpose podcast. Blake started out working for a fortune 250 company right out of college and quickly moved up the ranks. During that time he invested in residential real estate which he converted into Airbnb’s. He saw an opportunity to help CEO’s share info and techniques and that’s when CoThryve was started. We talk specifically about the 4×4 method, and how you can use that to get more done in a month. If you… Read More »PODCASTS
- From 0 to 1000 clients with Mark Costes, CEO of Dental Success NetworkMark Costes is the CEO of Dental Success Network and Dental Success Institute. He is also the host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast. Mark has successfully grown a dental success networking group with over 1,000 clients. We talk about his story to success, and his journey from 0 to 16 locations and back down to 6. True to our theme, we also talk about the power of good negotiation skills in regards to lease signings and renewals as well as how site selection can drastically affect how many new clients… Read More »PODCASTS
- From $500k to $2.4M in 9 months with Kiera Dent, Founder and CEO of Dental A TeamKiera Dent is the Founder and CEO of dental A team. Straight out of school, Kiera was offered ownership in a startup dental office. They started one practice and grew from 500k – 2.4M in 9 months, immediately acquired 1 more and then more for total of 7 in 3 years. Although profitable, they realized what they had was creating more chaos in their lives than it was worth. So, they sold out over 1.5 years. Kiera realized she had a knack for sales but was spending too much… Read More »PODCASTS
- Investing in Passive Real Estate with David Phelps, CEO of Freedom FoundersDr. David Phelps started his career as a Dentist and a real estate investor at almost the same time. After 15 years chair side in the day to day grind, he decided he wanted to transition. He did well enough with real estate that he didn’t have to work any more, and everyone started asking him how he did it. So, he started Freedom Founders, a place where people (mostly dentists) meet to share and vet real estate investments. After 20 years, it’s become a quite a popular group.… Read More »PODCASTS
- Tax Implications Under a Biden AdministrationSign up for a free site vulnerability report John VanDuzer is Partner, James Moore & Company CPAs. They focus on real estate, so naturally we had a few questions when it came to the new administration. For those in the lower income brackets, your taxes most likely won’t change too much, and you may even see a slight reduction. Married couples filing jointly making up to 400k won’t see many changes at all, but those making over 400k could see themselves in a 50-60% effective tax rate. Of course,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Buying Distressed Mortgages with Paul Birkett, Founder and CEO of Automation FinancePaul Birkett is the founder and CEO of Automation Finance. He started in corporate America and now he and his team buys and fixes distressed mortgages. They are the only ones using crowdfunding doing this, and they have been doing it since 2013. First he built a portfolio of 30 rental homes across the US before realizing that this was more work than a full time job. That’s when the light bulb went off. They target an 8% compounding return for investors who buy in. The minimum amount is… Read More »PODCASTS
- Howard Farran, Founder of the 30 Day MBA and Dental TownThis is a special episode because we go off the rails a little bit and record our longest podcast yet, 1 hour and 18 minutes! Howard Farran was one of the first people in the dental industry to realize the importance of demographic research and site selection. Coming from the fast food background, he saw how important it was to select the right location or you could end up dead on arrival. We talk about a wide variety of topics in this particular episode. Some topics we touch on… Read More »PODCASTS
- Mental Illness as an Entrepreneur with Dr. Eric BlockFind yourself in the hospital for a physical traumatic event such as a car crash and you’ll find gifts and condolences pouring in. However, the response is quite different when it comes to mental trauma. Why is that? This episode takes a different turn but one that we find very important, dealing with mental health. Dr. Eric opens up about he battled and over came depression. Mental illness can range from a wide variety of things, but statistics show it’s important for everyone to actively address it in this… Read More »PODCASTS
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- Being Prepared to Weather the Storm with Mike C-Roc CiorroccoMike C-Roc Ciorrocco is the CEO of People Building Inc – a consulting training company focussed on mortgage and real estate world and expanding to other industries as we speak He is the host of What Are You Made of Podcast, and has done 300 recordings in 2020. The 2008 financial crisis created both winners and losers, and we have the gift of hindsight on our side. Those who came out on top were those who were prepared. They didn’t over leverage by taking on too much debt and… Read More »PODCASTS
- Can Virtual Tours streamline construction?Sign up for a chance to win a free virtual tour from our partner HaloVirtualTours.com! Regularly scheduled Virtual Tours can significantly decrease construction management complexity. With a single virtual tour, all managers can view and oversee construction progress and keep subcontractors accountable for the work being completed. Many times, contractors are traveling from site to site, and are unable to get adequate documentation for the client. Below are just some of the Industry uses for Virtual Tours Industrial Facilities: Plant documentation and inspections. Construction: Construction progress updates, as-built conditions,… Read More »PODCASTS
- Buying and Selling Practices with Joseph McGregorJoseph McGregor is the Managing Partner and Attorney at Law at McGregor & Oblad PLLC. Joseph focusses on Dental Law, particularly with regards to practice start-ups and acquisitions. They work with both large DSO’s and individual practices. Many people acquiring a practice don’t realize that 10 times the amount of time you expect and double the workload, so be prepared. We talk about realistic expectations when acquiring a new practice and how to best set yourself up for success. A common mistake Joseph see’s is that new owners will… Read More »PODCASTS
- Monitoring Your Business with Phil Cole, Founder KLASS SolutionsCreating a coaching business is no easy task. After years of seeing gaps in the market from selling dental supplies, Phil decided it was time to step out on his own and help dentists optimize their businesses. Klass solutions gives optics to their clients by introducing to over 100 KPIs. A number that high might sound daunting, but once broken down these KPI’s become not only manageable but monumental in having a business run itself instead of it running you. His first piece of advice: set daily goals for… Read More »PODCASTS
- Ken Kaufman CFO Community Dental PartnersKen Kaufman, CFO Community Dental Partners, has a resume filled with impressive accomplishments. Ken put himself through school by starting his own business in the financial markets, but that business faded quickly because he failed to learn the needs of his customer. He pivoted into a startup organization where he quickly climbed the ladder before getting started in his career as chief financial officer. We chat about how his greatest influences, his dad and his Mission President, helped shape who he is today. In addition, we talk as well… Read More »PODCASTS
- Employee Attrition with Dr. Paul Etchison, Host of Dental Practice Heroes PodcastDr. Paul Etchison is the host of Dental Practice Heroes Podcast and owner of Nelson Ridge Family Dental. With a staff of 34 employees, Dr. Paul has never had anyone quit on him in nine years. He attributes this feat to communicating with his staff and empathizing with them. It may be cliche, but it’s not easy. He shares his precise methods of communication and empathizing that work well for him in the episode, as well as new things he learned from the book “I Hear You.” His book… Read More »PODCASTS
- Gary Bird Founder and CEO of SMCMarketing is a continually changing industry. In the early 2000’s local marketing started to transition in part from print to email. Email marketing and remarketing was all the rage with open rates as high as 70%. In the early 2010’s this strategy got saturated and open rates dropped, forcing business owners to transition to digital marketing and opening a new can of worms. How do you attract more leads? How do you convert those leads? How do you measure success? Gary tells us his story and how he has… Read More »PODCASTS
- Dr. Matthew Kathan Cofounder of Timber Dental and Cofounder Aligned IntegrationsDr. Matthew Kathan is the cofounder of Timber Dental and the cofounder Aligned Integrations. Over the past four years Dr. Kathan has opened four dental locations in the Portland area and has over 50 employees. He is expecting to open four more de novo sites in the next year. Since covid, Dr. Kathan works almost completely virtually, spending half his time at the coast and working less hours than ever before. The key to his success is similar to the compound effect: putting in all the hard work and… Read More »PODCASTS
- Dr. David Maloley Founder of Relentless DentistDr. David Maloley is founder and coach of Relentless Dentist, which helps dentists get off the treadmill and enjoy dentistry again. We discuss David’s story and the personal issues that lead him to decide to create a business instead of a job for himself. We also cover establishing core values, the hiring process, the importance of marketing, and site selection. Recommendations include anything by the Author Jim Collins; Good to Great, Built to Last, How the Mighty Fall. He also recommends a steady diet of marketing books. If you… Read More »PODCASTS
- Matterport ExplainedSign up for a chance to win a free virtual tour! Creating Your First Virtual Tour To produce your first virtual tour, there are many choices you will have to make about equipment, time, and investment amounts. At Halo Virtual Tours, we recommend you use the most widely accepted industry standard technology & equipment, Matterport. However, this comes with some drawbacks, most notably the cost. A professional quality virtual tour platform, subscription, & equipment purchase can quickly run over $5,000 within your first year & continue up over $19,000 if specialty Leica… Read More »PODCASTS
- How to create a virtual tour for real estateA video by BoxBrownie.com (YouTube) shows you how to create a virtual tour for your real estate location. SIGN UP TO WIN A FREE VIRTUAL TOUR! Our sponsors over at Halo Virtual Tours are available in almost every market or you can easily find pros in your area, and the costs can be more affordable than you thought. In most cases, the time saved from having a professional tour created will help pay for itself. If you need help email us at podcast@leadersre.com Download our Top 10 Site Selection Factors. View our library… Read More »PODCASTS
- Real Estate Photography (blog below)Sign up for a chance to win a free virtual tour! Why hire a professional photographer to market a property? iPhones, droids, and Samsung phones have incredible cameras for taking photos in a diverse range of lighting conditions. It’s tempting to forego the costs of a professional photographer and rely on the use of a cell phone with a great camera. Although appealing, the cost benefit analysis doesn’t favor this approach. Professional photographers cost hundreds dollars because they have to invest in expensive equipment and spend time traveling and… Read More »PODCASTS
- Commercial vs Residential Real EstateReal EstateThe topic of real estate can be confusing because there are so many sectors and conflicting opinions. This is a topic we’ve given much thought to here at Leaders Real Estate. In this article, we will compare residential real estate to commercial estate. Residential Real EstateThe value of residential real estate is largely determined by the location, whereas commercial real estate is valued largely by the cashflow. Residential requires less capital than commercial real estate and therefore is a great place to get started. Typically, 10% of the purchase… Read More »PODCASTS
- 5 Tips to finding a good commercial real estate brokerFinding the right commercial real estate broker is an integral part of the process when securing a new business location. The most common way is through relationships, which can create sub par results. Look out for these five traits when selecting a broker: Objectivity and CreativityExperience can create bias. It’s not common that “ideal” is available everywhere you would like it to be. Brokers need to be able to think creatively, think objectively, and be perseverant when ideal sites are unavailable. Being transparent through the process is also important… Read More »PODCASTS
- Ed Kobel President of Debartalo DevelopmentIf you need help finding the perfect location for your practice or you’re ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. You can also download the Top 10 Site Selection Factors subscribe to our podcast.
- Pros and Cons of Simple vs Complicated LOISimple Vs Complicated LOIA letter of intent, LOI, can be relatively simple or extremely complex. Both styles have pros and cons to consider. A simple LOI can be generated quickly with little cost. These are most common when an organization is simultaneously considering multiple locations and is interested in moving quickly, but there are other reasons for simple LOI’s, too. If an organization is trying to decide between three or four locations, it makes sense to put out a one page LOI with basic items such rent, length of… Read More »PODCASTS
- Chuck Blakeman, Founder and Chief Transformation Officer of Crankset GroupChuck Blakeman is the Founder, Chief Transformation Officer of Crankset Group, author of the #1 rated business book of 2010 “Making money is Killing Your Business”, and has started and built 8 businesses internationally. Chuck brings his unique approach to scaling a business in this episode and goes into detail on what he thinks most businesses get completely wrong: management. Chuck is opposed to the hierarchical management style popular in corporate America today, and instead explains the “Lattice Approach” and how this can help organizations break free from their… Read More »PODCASTS
- Negotiation Part 9Chapter 9 of Never Split the Difference: Bargain Hard It never feels good to get punched in the face, metaphorically speaking, with a low offer, but experienced negotiators use this as a tactic to get the best price. There are several techniques to handle this and reverse this if it happens to you. Psychology is important, but solid techniques are also necessary in order to get the biggest piece of the pie. The Ackerman Process is the strategy of creating an extreme anchor and how to eloquently work towards… Read More »PODCASTS
- Kenneth Hertz Principal for KTH consulting and executive consultant for Brittain Kalish GroupKenneth Hertz is the Principal for KTH consulting and executive consultant for Brittain Kalish Group. Kenneth has has 25 years of executive and senior-level management experience in the healthcare field, with an additional 20 years in executive-level management work in the nonprofit sector. He has consulted single and multi- specialty practices as small as two FTE physicians to practices of up to 700 FTE physcians; both physician and corporate-owned. He also had responsibility for practice valuations and acquisition and mergers. We discuss Kenneth’s background and how that lead to… Read More »PODCASTS
- Brian Hanks Dental Accountant and Founder of Brianhanks.comBrian Hanks helps Dentists negotiate and acquire new practices on behalf of the buyer. We discuss buying the business and the pros and cons of buying the real estate. We talk about best ways to generate leads of potential sellers, which includes building rapport with the sellers so they know like and trust you. There are two parts to a deal, one is price and the other is the terms. Both those are effective in negotiating and we discuss how to balance the two. You can send him an… Read More »PODCASTS
- Virtual Tours with Corey GraftVirtual tours are extremely popular with residential real estate but have yet to gain as much traction in commercial real estate. Despite the high cost for the camera equipment, you can get your space photographed for a very nominal monthly rate. Corey Graft, founder of Halo Virtual tours, walks us through the entire process. Since Covid has changed the world, virtual tours will become increasingly popular if not mandatory. Check out halo tours at http://halovirtualtours.com Transcript Austin: You heard the term virtual tour? How would you explain that to Somebody? … Read More »PODCASTS
- Bloomington Courtyard Dental Location Review Saint George UT**This podcast is better viewed with video and you can find it on the Leaders FB Group.** We give Bloomington Courtyard Dental in Saint George, UT a deep dive review of all of the relevant demographic data. We cover income, population density, competition, geographical boundaries, and more. If you need help finding the perfect location for your practice or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. You can also download the Top 10 Site Selection Factors or view our entire podcast library.
- Negotiation Part 8In chapter 8 of Never Split the Difference by Chris Voss we give another real life hostage negotiation example. We’ll discuss why “yes” means nothing without how, and we’ll give 4 ways to say no without actually saying no. If you need help finding the perfect location for your practice or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us at podcast@leadersre.com. You can also download the Top 10 Site Selection Factors or view our entire podcast library.
- Dr. Aman Kaur CEO of Aim Dental AllianceDr. Kaur is the CEO of AiM Dental Alliance which has nearly 30 locations. She is the former COO of Lone Peak Dental and Samson Dental Partners to name a few. Dr. Kaur is also a guest speaker at the DEO Virtual Summit this year. In this episode we talk about how her past experiences shaped who she is today and gave her the knowledge needed to thrive in the new DSO space. Aim Dental has ambitious goals and Dr. Kaur shows why she is the right person to… Read More »PODCASTS
- Negotiation Part 7Bend Reality to Your Favor Chapter 7 of Never Split the Difference starts with a real life hostage story in the Dos Palmas located in the Philippines. We take a look at the worst failure of Chris’s career and how that lead to his discovery of the calibrated questions. We also teach you the reason to ask “how” questions that start with How and What, but refrain form Why and any other word that can create a close ended responses. If you need help finding the perfect location for… Read More »PODCASTS
- Bryson Lemone and Cory Plaster, cofounders of DentavineBryson and Cory are the cofounders of Dentavine and together own several dental practices. Software as a service has seen explosive growth over the last 10 years, and these guys saw how they could use it to serve a need in the market place. After seeing huge success in the law industry, they customized the software to work for the dental industry. They have over 300 employees. If you need help finding the perfect location for your practice or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us… Read More »PODCASTS
- Ashton Prince: Lecturer, Editor, and Consultant of the Best Practices Magazine from ACT DentalAshton Prince is a general/cosmetic dentist, Lecturer, Editor, and Consultant of the Best Practices Magazine from ACT Dental. We talk about best practices in the dental industry and how that overlaps with best business practices across the board. We also talk about gaps in the industry and the importance of setting priorities. To learn more about ACT Dental Coaching or talk with Ashton, email him at ashton@actdental.com. If you need help finding the perfect location for your practice or your ready to invest in commercial real estate, email us… Read More »PODCASTS