Since the onset of Covid, four years ago, every one of the IDSO partnerships created for LPS clients ($1.0+ billion in the last 24 months) has included an Earn Out component. Doctors get paid for their incremental growth in EBITDA or collections in the two years AFTER...
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The Top Nine Concerns of Entering an IDSO Partnership
Many dentists have concerns of entering into an IDSO partnership. I’m going to debunk the top 9 that I hear often.
Dentistry Unmasked: Inside the world of invisible DSOs | with Chip Fichtner
In this episode of “Dentistry Unmasked” with Dr. David Rice and Dr. Pamela Maragliano-Munz, guest Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales dives into the dynamic and often misunderstood world of dental practice consolidations and DSO (Dental Service Organization) partnerships
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 9: Top 10 Attributes to Achieve the Highest IDSO Partnership Value in ’24
Today on the show, host Chip Fichtner unlocks the top 10 practice attributes to achieve the highest value in an IDSO partnership this year. These essential elements can catapult your business to the forefront of IDSO partnership considerations. Whether your practice...
Unveiling the Unseen: Inside the World of Invisible DSOs with Chip Fichtner!
Embarking on a partnership with a Dental Service Organization (DSO) can be a daunting decision for dentists, fraught with uncertainties about autonomy, practice dynamics, and professional perception. Will patients and peers view the move as “selling out”?
The DrBicuspid Podcast featuring Chip Fichtner
In this episode, DrBicuspid editor-in-chief Kevin Henry interviews Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, about the current state of practice sales and the role of invisible dental support organizations (DSOs) in the industry. Fichtner explains how invisible DSOs partner with dentists to provide support and resources while allowing the dentists to retain ownership and autonomy. He highlights the growing trend of younger dentists partnering with invisible DSOs and the benefits of such partnerships, including increased profitability and access to new technologies. Fichtner also emphasizes the importance of understanding invisible DSOs and their impact on the dental industry.
Top 10 Dental Practice Attributes for Highest Values
Practice values in an IDSO partnership vary based upon a number of factors. Timing cannot be stressed enough. With more than 1000 IDSOs and DSOs searching for dental practices to partner with our purchase, values will change significantly depending upon who wants...
DEO Growth Secrets Ep. 187: Large Practice Sales and Partnerships
In this episode, Emmet hosts Chip Fichtner, Co-founder and Principal, Large Practice Sales. They discuss what’s happening in the marketplace right now.
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 8: ‘23 Practice Value Recap and Forecast for ‘24
In the first episode of the new year, Chip recaps the results of practice values and transactions in 2023 and forecasts what 2024 has in store for IDSO partnerships. In short, 2023 achieved record values for GPs and all specialties across the country. Any great...
The Big Picture for IDSO Partnership; 2023 Results & 2024 Forecast
In 2023 many LPS clients including GP and all specialties achieved record value IDSO partnerships after considering a record number of qualified bidders. Our record for the year was a $43 million partnership at 14+x EBITDA. A miracle not to be repeated in 2024, I am...
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The DrBicuspid Podcast featuring Chip Fichtner
In this episode, DrBicuspid editor-in-chief Kevin Henry interviews Chip Fichtner, co-founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, about the current state of practice sales and the role of invisible dental support organizations (DSOs) in the industry. Fichtner explains how invisible DSOs partner with dentists to provide support and resources while allowing the dentists to retain ownership and autonomy. He highlights the growing trend of younger dentists partnering with invisible DSOs and the benefits of such partnerships, including increased profitability and access to new technologies. Fichtner also emphasizes the importance of understanding invisible DSOs and their impact on the dental industry.
DEO Growth Secrets Ep. 187: Large Practice Sales and Partnerships
In this episode, Emmet hosts Chip Fichtner, Co-founder and Principal, Large Practice Sales. They discuss what’s happening in the marketplace right now.
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 8: ‘23 Practice Value Recap and Forecast for ‘24
In the first episode of the new year, Chip recaps the results of practice values and transactions in 2023 and forecasts what 2024 has in store for IDSO partnerships. In short, 2023 achieved record values for GPs and all specialties across the country. Any great...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 7: What’s Driving the Record Consolidation of OMS, Pedo and Ortho Practices?
Today on Practice Partnership, we're talking about the fastest-growing segment of dental practice consolidation – the "Dental Trifecta" Invisible DSOs (IDSOs)! Chip Fichtner will teach you all about how Dental Trifecta IDSOs only partner with pediatric...
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 6: The Upside of Higher Interest Rates for Dentists
We all know interest rates have been rising – but what does that mean for your dental practice? Strap in for another insightful episode where host Chip Fichtner brings to light the surprising upside of increased interest rates on dental practice values. It's not...
The Dentalpreneur Episode 1842: DSOs, Multiples & Liquidation
On today’s episode, Mark sits down with Chip Fichtner, the principal of Large Practice Sales (LPS), to delve into the transformative trends of consolidation and investment in the dental industry. They discuss the significant impact of ‘invisible’ Dental Support...