Episodes

22 minutes ago
s8e18 - Dr. F, part 3
22 minutes ago
22 minutes ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal.
In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he works toward closing. With Brian Tomono's help, he went through the 100+ point checklist to be sure he was ready to step in as an owner. From patient charts to software reporting, hygiene and doctor books, an equipment audit, and dozens of other details that needed to be navigated before he eventually signed on that dotted line.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.

16 hours ago
s8e17 - Dr. F, part 2
16 hours ago
16 hours ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he navigates the lending process for a practice where he'll need to replace the production of two selling doctors. Can his dentist wife fill in the production gaps? Can she be added as a guarantor of the loan? Brian Tomono walks us through the various options and how Dr. F and the bank worked together to try to make it work.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice

5 days ago
5 days ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal.
In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he gets an offer from his boss to purchase outright the practice where he was working. Usually, if the numbers make sense, this is a great idea! But in this case the numbers did not work out, and there were some significant shenanigans from the seller. So Dr. F needed to walk away and find another practice to buy. So what came next?
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice

7 days ago
s8e15 - Dr. G, part 3
7 days ago
7 days ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he wraps up the purchase process and gets to closing. After the bank loan is secured, what else is there? Brian Tomono, Dr. Amin, and Dr. G work together to complete due diligence, create a business entity, and much more.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice

Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
s8e14 - Dr. G, part 2
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
Wednesday Jun 18, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he works with Brian Tomono on securing financing for his practice purchase. It's a trickier-than-normal situation when a military applies for lending when still on active duty. But it's not impossible! So how did Dr. G navigate this issue? And what can you learn from it, even if you're not a military dentist?
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice

Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
s8e13 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. G, part 1
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
Tuesday Jun 17, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process
In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he wraps up his military service and sets his sights on a move from Texas to Boise, Idaho. What was he looking for, and how easy was it to find that? Once he found something worth looking into, how did he and Sapna assess the value of the practice? And how did Dr. G's situation affect the beginning of the lending process?
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice

Friday Jun 06, 2025
s8e5 - Dr. D, part 2
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. D in North Carolina. Dr. D’s story is an interesting one because it had lots of twists and turns, including an inexperienced broker, some tricky lending, and an interesting credentialing journey.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow how Dr. D secured bank financing, including comparison shopping and negotiation. At the same time, he needed to hire an attorney, complete due diligence, and prepare for day one of ownership.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
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Friday Jun 06, 2025
s8e12 - Dr. E, part 3
Friday Jun 06, 2025
Friday Jun 06, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he works through the closing checklist to prepare for ownership. The issue of insurance, especially, was a thorny one here and almost killed the deal.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
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Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
s8e11 - Dr. E, part 2
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
Wednesday Jun 04, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he works his way toward closing. There was some special attention paid to the closing date, in part because of his notice requirement with his employer. Then there's the issue of the loan, which needed some special attention from Brian Tomono.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
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Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team

Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
s8e10 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. E, part 1
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
Tuesday Jun 03, 2025
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience.
In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he finds a practice to consider, navigates around an immediate miscommunication with a pushy broker, and submits a competitive offer.
In season 8, you’ll hear real stories about real clients of Dental Buyer Advocates. Through those stories, you’ll gain a better understanding of the logistics, the timing, and the potential speed bumps that practice buyers run into. No two deals are the same, but hearing how our team navigated these deals will help prepare you for your own.
Schedule a free consultation with the DBA team
Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice