Dentist to De Novo
Ready to take the leap into dental practice ownership but not sure where to start? From Dentist to De Novo guides you through the journey of starting or acquiring your first practice, with insights from someone who's helped hundreds of dentists in your shoes. Host Jonathan Miller brings almost two decades of experience helping dentists navigate their first practice purchase from how to find the right location and financing to opening the doors and building the dream team to see it grow from the start! .Whether you're dreaming of building from the ground up or buying an existing practice, this podcast cuts through the noise to deliver practical, actionable guidance. Jonathan focuses on real strategies over empty motivation, helping you minimize risk and confidently tackle the unknowns of practice ownership. Join him as he shares how to grow your practice, build your brand, and preserve the private practice model—one doctor at a time.
Dentist to De Novo
Chairs, Choices & Cash Flow: Equipping Your Startup Practice the Right Way
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Jonathan Miller
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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We discuss how dental equipment configurations work like car options—you can get premium features like autonomous driving or strip things down while maintaining quality. We talk about why startup doctors should work directly with experienced consultants to customize equipment based on their actual needs and budget, rather than just accepting a standard setup. We explore how budgets change over time as practices grow, and how new practices can strategically choose between investing in fewer high-end chairs versus more basic ones to balance quality and financial resources.