In our second episode, LPS co-founder and host Chip Fichtner delves into the need for a dedicated, non-conflicted advisor for your practice, and why you shouldn't ever go-it-alone on an IDSO. We'll also be discussing the key factors in selecting the perfect...
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Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 3: The DIY Problem: Why You Shouldn’t Navigate an IDSO Partnership Alone
Are you ready to navigate the labyrinth of invisible DSO partnerships on your own? (Spoiler: you're probably not). Settle in as LPS co-founder and host Chip Fitchner guides you through the maze of variables and "gotchas" underlying the IDSO world, from employee...
How Long Does it Take to Sell a Dental Practice?
Doctors have multiple options to monetize all or part of their life’s work. Depending upon the practice and the doctor’s goals, they may choose a doctor-to-doctor or doctor-to-associate transaction, a 100% sale to a DSO, or an Invisible Dental Support Organization...
The Dental Trifecta, Revisited
TWO YEARS AGO, Dental Economics published my article about the potential dramatic impact of dental trifectas on pediatric specialists, orthodontists, and oral surgeons. In 2019, Large Practice Sales (LPS) helped start the first of what became the largest invisible...
Decisions in Dentistry: What Dentists Should Consider Before Partnering with a DSO
Selling part of your dental practice to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) is a big decision and it’s important to know all the details. In this episode of The Art of Dental Finance and Management podcast, Art meets with Chip Fichtner, co-founder of Large Practice Sales, to discuss what dentists should consider before making the decision to partner with a DSO.
How Much Do Dental Practices Sell For?
Discover the Value of Your Practice without Cost or Obligation Dental practice values vary widely based on a range of factors including size, geography, specialty, doctor age, growth rate, payer types, procedures performed, and a number of other tangible and...
Very Dental Extra: Large Practices are Different with Chip Fichtner of Large Practice Sales
The old model of practice sales went something like this. A doctor decides he wants to sell his practice. Someone helps him determine a sale price and it usually ends up somewhere between 60-80% of collections depending on your geographic area and the type of...
5 Things to Know Before Selling Your Dental Practice to a DSO
Doctors functionally have three ways to monetize their dental practice. Sell part or 100% to a doctor or associate Sell 100% to a Dental Support Organization (DSO) Partner with an Invisible Dental Support Organization (IDSO) and monetize part of your practice now, but...
Financial Flossing Ep103: Unlock the Value of Dental Practice Transactions
In this episode of the Financial Flossing Podcast, host Ross Brannon sits down with Chip Fichtner, Principal of Large Practice Sales (LPS), to delve into the world of dental practice transactions. Chip has an impressive track record of completing $612 million in transactions in 2022 with 31 Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSOs) across 29 states. He shares his expertise in maximizing value in the dynamic dental industry.
Private Practice vs. DSO or IDSO: The Key Differences & Benefits
The ADA Health Policy Institute (HPI) recently released a research report on the accelerating trend of dental practice consolidation. Notably, the ADA HPI report identifies that the most consolidated segment of U.S. dental practitioners is Orthodontists. Over 18% of...
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Financial Flossing Ep103: Unlock the Value of Dental Practice Transactions
In this episode of the Financial Flossing Podcast, host Ross Brannon sits down with Chip Fichtner, Principal of Large Practice Sales (LPS), to delve into the world of dental practice transactions. Chip has an impressive track record of completing $612 million in transactions in 2022 with 31 Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSOs) across 29 states. He shares his expertise in maximizing value in the dynamic dental industry.
Practice Partnership Podcast Ep 1: The IDSO Advantage: Understanding the Benefits vs. DSO Partnerships
What if you could monetize your dental practice without losing ownership or autonomy? In the first-ever episode of Practice Partnership, LPS co-founder Chip Fichtner introduces the powerful potential of Invisible DSOs (IDSOs) for dentists seeking long-term wealth and...
The Dentalpreneur Ep 1733: EBITDA Multiples on the Rise
Join Mark and Chip as they discuss the current state of the marketplace in 2023 for private equity practices compared to previous years.
See Chip on The Group Dentistry Now Show
Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins this podcast for the second time to discuss the current market and what the future looks like.
The Group Dentistry Now Show: The Voice Of The DSO Industry – Episode 129
Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins the podcast for the second time to discuss the current market and what the future looks like.
The Dentalpreneur 1658: SELLING TO INVISIBLE DSOS
On today’s episode, Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins us in this 2-part episode. Chip and Dr. Mark Costes talk everything DSO’s and taking chips off the table. LPS are dental specialists and focus on Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSO)...