Transition Talk

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Transition Talk is a podcast about dental practice transitions. NDP managing partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff combine their expertise to provide guidance and tips and share real-life scenarios revolving around dental practice transitions. Originally created to help dental professionals navigate the sometimes-messy path to practice ownership, the podcast has evolved to cover the full life cycle of a dental practice and the different types of transitions along the way, from buying-in, starting-up, partnership to exiting ownership.

  1. 24 MAR

    Satellite Practices: Common Myths & Realities

    More locations don’t automatically mean more profit or value. In this episode, Christy and Charles unpack the realities of expanding into a satellite location and challenge common myths surrounding this growth strategy. The co-hosts provide a framework to approach expansion with clear goals and realistic expectations. They’ll show how owners can optimize their satellite practices to position themselves for success, both now and when it’s time to transition in the future.

    27 min

  2. 10 MAR

    TT Ep 144 - Transition Trends: Private Practice & DSO Landscapes

    Although the foundation of the dental industry has remained consistent, there have been some meaningful changes in recent years that have shaped the dental landscape for both buyers and sellers. Christy and Charles discuss updates in the private practice and DSO arenas, from elevated practice prices, satellite location trends, interest rates, buyer and seller demand, DSO consolidation and more. This episode highlights why staying informed and keeping your goals in focus leads to smarter, more strategic business decisions.

    36 min

  3. 24 FEB

    TT Ep 143 - Patient Retention and Growth During Your Transition

    You’ve made one of the most significant transactions in your career, and you’re now the proud owner of a dental practice. Now you have to face your next hurdle: gaining new patients while also retaining the base. Fortunately, there are many steps you can take to ensure a smooth transition for the team and patients. In this episode, Christy and Charles discuss tips for rebranding the business, nurturing the existing patient base, and positioning yourself to market to new audiences.

    31 min

  4. 10 FEB

    TT Ep 142 - Closing the Sale (Time Kills Deals)

    Many buyers and sellers strive to close their practice sale by the end of the calendar year. Although this seems like a natural and satisfying bookend to the year, both waiting or rushing to close a deal will only cause unnecessary pressure. Whether your goal is to close on your practice sale before the year ends, or you have a different deadline in mind, Christy and Charles emphasize in this episode that time can kill deals. The co-hosts explain common hinderances in the deal process and provide helpful tips on meeting your closing goals.

    26 min

  5. 13 ENE

    TT Ep 141 - Dealing with Burnout

    For dentists, and especially practice owners, it’s not easy to wear all of the hats, day in and day out. From the daily grind, managing employees, and handling difficult patients, it can all lead to stress and exhaustion, which can eventually result in burnout. Christy and Charles pull from their own career experience and client stories to offer insight and tips for navigating burnout. Their key message: With the right tools and support, you can maintain a feeling of balance and positivity in your career.

    25 min

  6. 16/12/2025

    TT Ep 140 - Valuation Intricacies, Multiple Industries

    A valuation is more than applying a dollar amount to a business; it’s about thorough diligence and understanding the variables that tell the business’ story. Take a deep dive into this chapter as Valuation Manager Bryan Gooden helps break down the intricacies and offers his experience on valuations across multiple industries.

    23 min

  7. 25/11/2025

    TT Ep 139 - The Specialty Start-Up

    While start-up dental practices offer a blank slate to design the practice you’ve always envisioned, not having the built-in patient base and cash flow that a practice acquisition typically provides can be a big challenge. When it comes to specialty start-ups, this adds a different level of complexity. In this episode, we break down which specialties are in demand, which involve higher costs to launch, and which carry the most competitive pressure.

    32 min

  8. 11/11/2025

    TT Encore Episode – "Don't Mess This Up" vs. "Buyer Beware" Opportunities

    What factors make for a “Don’t Mess This Up” opportunity versus a “Buyer Beware” opportunity? This episode speaks to the buyers out there, helping to identify the differences between the right and wrong practice opportunity. Tune in as we take a look at the financials, doctor work, real estate, location and other aspects to consider as you explore different opportunities. This episode originally aired May 18, 2022.

    32 min
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Transition Talk is a podcast about dental practice transitions. NDP managing partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff combine their expertise to provide guidance and tips and share real-life scenarios revolving around dental practice transitions. Originally created to help dental professionals navigate the sometimes-messy path to practice ownership, the podcast has evolved to cover the full life cycle of a dental practice and the different types of transitions along the way, from buying-in, starting-up, partnership to exiting ownership.

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  • Años de actividad
    2018 - 2026
  • Episodios
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