Episodes

47 minutes ago
s8e3 - Dr. A, part 3
47 minutes ago
47 minutes ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned practice—without any ownership stake.
In this final part of the story, we follow how Dr. A worked his way through the closing checklist, getting as prepared as possible to step into ownership and be successful.
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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2 days ago
s8e2 - Dr. A, part 2
2 days ago
2 days ago
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned practice—without any ownership stake.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow how Dr. A saved $100K off the asking price, how he chose the right banker, and, ultimately, how he secured the right financing.
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

5 days ago
s8e1 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. A, part 1
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. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned practice—without any ownership stake. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow how he found the opportunity, valued the practice, and made an offer that the seller accepted.
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

Friday May 24, 2024
s7e10 - 7 Tax Strategies Dentists Should Use
Friday May 24, 2024
Friday May 24, 2024
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In this extended episode, Brian and Kingsley run through 7 tax strategies that dentists should know about. What pros and cons do they each have? How much should a dentist expect to save with each one? Wrapping up season 7, they give you the basics and the vocabulary that you need to ask the right questions and the get the most from your bookkeeping, your CPA, and other financial issues.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e9 - Why Is My CPA Such a Pansy?
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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Dentists often complain that their CPA is too timid in fighting for the dentist's tax bill, getting that number as low as possible. But is that true? Are CPAs not aggressive enough, generally? Brian and Kingsley bust some myths around some of the stereotypes and misconceptions about CPAs (and validate others). They'll also give some tips for building a strong and respectful relationship with your dental CPA.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e8 - Why You Should Get a Tax Projection Twice a Year
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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What is a tax projection, why do you want one, and when should you expect to see one? And...why don't most CPAs do this? And how does it help dentists prepare financially for the coming year? Some of the answers seem obvious, but others aren't. Brian and Kingsley give their takes on tax projections.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e7 - Why Your CPA Should Never Extend Your Tax Returns
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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Extending tax returns is a pretty common practice, but in this somewhat controversial episode, Brian and Kingsley tackle the thorny question of why CPA firms sometimes do this, and why they think it's a bad idea for dentists.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e6 - How Much to Pay Yourself As the Owner
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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This is maybe the number-one question we get from new dental practice owners—and it's a fair one! In this episode, Brian and Kingsley dive into the issue. What do people actually mean when they ask how much they should pay themselves? They get into the tax implications of paying yourself, and wrap up by giving a good-better-best answer to the question of how much to pay yourself.
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e5 - The Ideal Bookkeeping Setup for Dentists
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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"What gets measured gets improved," said Stephen Covey. Brian and Kingsley get into some specific bookkeeping tips for dentists. What are the software options? How do you maintain accuracy and compliance? And how do you keep improving your processes?
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Wednesday May 22, 2024
s7e4 - Why Your Office Manager Should NOT Be Your Bookkeeper
Wednesday May 22, 2024
Wednesday May 22, 2024
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What is bookkeeping? Why should you delegate it—and to whom? Brian and Kingsley dive into bookkeeping issues, like the risks of non-professional bookkeeping, the benefits of using a specialist, and some strategies for maintaining a healthy separation of roles within the practice.
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