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Episodes
Jun 23, 2025
Jun 23, 2025
21 min
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.
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Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice
Jun 21, 2025
Jun 21, 2025
15 min
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.
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Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice
Jun 18, 2025
Jun 18, 2025
20 min
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.
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Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice
Jun 17, 2025
Jun 17, 2025
16 min
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.
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Read Brian's book, How to Buy a Dental Practice
Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
16 min
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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Jun 6, 2025
Jun 6, 2025
16 min
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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Jun 4, 2025
Jun 4, 2025
19 min
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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Jun 3, 2025
Jun 3, 2025
21 min
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
May 30, 2025
May 30, 2025
17 min
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. Z in New Jersey. Dr. Z’s story is a good one because it includes many aspects of a deal that you may see yourself, like losing out on a bid, navigating inspections, and buying into a Medicaid practice.
In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. Z as she moves through the legal side of the purchase and completes the closing checklist, including the most frustrating parts of the deal. But don't worry, there's a happy ending!
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
May 29, 2025
May 29, 2025
19 min
In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. Z in New Jersey. Dr. Z’s story is a good one because it includes many aspects of a deal that you may see yourself, like losing out on a bid, navigating inspections, and buying into a Medicaid practice.
In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. Z as she and Brian Tomono navigate due diligence, in all its flavors. How did she decide on a bank loan? How did Brian help her complete due diligence remotely? And what were the professional partners she needed to get off the ground as an incoming owner?
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