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Dental Business

Purchase or Lease? What is the Best Solution for You?

Episode 66 · · 39 min · Hosted by Phil Cole

Show notes

This episode focuses on one of the biggest business decisions dentists make: whether to lease or buy their practice space.

Phil sits down with real estate experts Mark and Ron from Commercial Resources Advisory to talk about how real estate can impact the growth, profitability, and future value of a dental practice.

They break down:

  • The difference between leasing and buying
  • Which option makes the most sense for different types of dentists
  • Common mistakes practice owners make
  • How real estate affects practice transitions and growth
  • What dentists should think about before expanding or opening a startup

The goal of this episode is to help dentists better understand their options so they can make smarter business and real estate decisions for their future.

Chapters:

  • 00:06 - Introduction to the Dental Business Podcast
  • 01:09 - Introduction to Real Estate for Dental Practices
  • 11:17 - Understanding Lease Types in Real Estate
  • 15:41 - Understanding Real Estate Purchases and Financing
  • 23:42 - Evaluating Practice and Real Estate Value
  • 27:45 - The Importance of Building Condition in Real Estate Valuation
  • 36:17 - Building Strong Partnerships in Business

About the show

This podcast is a community of dental professionals who share their knowledge, expertise and experience in order to provide value to you and your dental practice. Our topics will cover practice management, transitions, real estate, accounting, law, financial planning, dental product reviews, marketing and much more! We welcome you to visit us at to learn more about how we can help you build your dream practice.

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  • Healthcare Coaching
  • Accounting
  • Transitions
  • Real Estate
  • Marketing

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