Creating lasting value in your dental practice involves more than just the sale; it’s about strategic partnerships and informed decision-making. Today, Chip sits down with return guest Maxwell Sellers (Principal Development & Buy-side Relations) to discuss the essential steps for dentists to successfully navigate the selling process and choose the right partners while avoiding potential pitfalls. This episode will equip you with the knowledge to navigate the complex landscape of den...

In today’s episode, Chip discusses the trends and events from 2024 had a significant impact on practice valuations and forecasts the most important drivers for practice value growth in 2025. He also examines the most common mistakes doctors make that negatively affect their practice’s value and how to avoid them, balancing immediate monetization with long-term financial security, how geographical barriers are lessening, and much more in this insightful episode of Practice Partnership. L...

On today's episode, host Chip Fichtner guides you through the key attributes of high-value practices in 2025. Chip shares strategic tips on how younger doctors and healthy profit margins work together to create a compelling offer that DSOs simply can't ignore. We'll reveal the roadmap to unlocking your practice's potential value through a strategic partnership that ensures your practice isn't just surviving, but thriving. Large Practice Sales is the largest advisor to GPs and specialists of...

This episode explores the recent $3.7 billion recapitalization of the largest invisible DSO in the U.S., unlocking massive equity gains for participating doctors in a short period of time. Host Chip Fichtner breaks down why this is a game-changer for the industry, and what other doctors can learn from it to create generational wealth. Tune in to gain insights into the advantages of partnering with invisible DSOs while also learning the pitfalls of relying on personal referrals in selecting a...

In our latest episode, Chip dives into how the results of last year's election will positively impact practice values in 2025 and beyond. We'll examine tax implications, the acceleration of consolidation, Medicaid reimbursement increases, and strategic growth opportunities for young dentists, offering insights for practice owners to capitalize the evolving environment effectively. Tune in to discover how LPS's experience in facilitating Invisible DSO partnerships can help doctors looki...

Join host Chip Fichtner, co-founder of Large Practice Sales, as he reveals surprising strategies to significantly boost the value of your dental practice. Learn how to stand out in an Invisible DSO partnership by reducing team turnover, increasing top-line collections, and optimizing bottom-line EBITDA. Discover how factors like age influence practice valuations and gain insights into negotiating better supply and costs and higher reimbursement rates. This episode features real-world examples...

In this episode, host Chip Fichtner explores the $5 billion investment wave that reshaped the IDSO industry in 2024. Discover how partnering with an Invisible Dental Service Organization (IDSO) can reduce administrative burdens while unlocking substantial equity returns and generational wealth, especially for specialists in pedo, ortho, and oral surgery. With major players like BlackRock and sovereign wealth funds entering the space, opportunities for growth and profitability have never been ...

Can selling a majority stake in your dental practice be the key to professional freedom and financial growth? In our latest episode, host Chip Fichtner talks about why young dentists, especially those in their 30s and 40s, are increasingly turning to partnerships with Invisible Dental Service Organizations (IDSOs). We'll break down how these partnerships help reduce administrative burdens, provide liquidity for other investments, and give access to growth capital—all without compromising cont...

Venture into the hidden dangers of Dental Support Organizations with me, Chip Fitchner of Large Practice Sales, as we dissect the unseen risks of blacklisted IDSO partnerships. With a staggering 90% of these entities potentially jeopardizing your practice's future, this episode is your essential guide to maneuvering through the minefield of financial instability and questionable management strategies. Our exclusive blacklist, informed by insider knowledge and continuously updated, serves as ...

Unlock the full potential of your dental practice and say goodbye to the administrative grind! This episode is a treasure trove for dental specialists such as oral surgeons, periodontists, and endodontists (Dental Surgical Trifecta), revealing how teaming up with invisible DSOs can not only result in an enticing cash payout but also free up time to concentrate on patient care and personal well-being. Imagine trading paperwork for groundbreaking technology and strategic practice growth—i...

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 is in a busy metropolitan city, the remote countryside, or somewhere in between, this episode will equip you with a blueprint for elevating your practice's value this year. Topics include: Geography - How your pract...

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 growing practice today has unique opportunities in Invisible DSO partnerships this year! This episode dovetails with a 61-minute webinar Chip is hosting on January 16th (at three evening times) that’ll dive deeper on the topics covered...

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 specialists, orthodontists and oral surgery practices, and why this model has led to the highest exit values in the history of DSOs. Chip also navigates the potential benefits and risks of partnering with a Dental Trifecta versus a single speci...

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 all doom and gloom – the influx of new capital into dental consolidation has given rise to well-capitalized bidders and set record values for practices. The secret sauce? Leveraging liquidity and diversification opportunities through ...

Today, Chip speaks with Maxwell Sellers (Principal, Development & Buy-side Relations, LPS) to help us map the complex terrain of dental practice deals within the larger economy. Maxwell's diverse experiences (from J.P. Morgan to private equity and multi-site healthcare) shape his perceptive outlook. As you listen, you'll gain valuable insights from someone who has overseen transactions worth over $2 billion in the past six years at LPS. This episode touches on: The nitty-gritty of ...

In this episode, special guest Dr. Brian Anderson flips the script and interviews LPS co-founder and host Chip about his proven concept of a Dental Trifecta, where an IDSO partners with pediatric, orthodontic and oral surgery practices within the same community. As you listen, you'll learn how the trifecta strategy can drive up internal organic revenue growth, increase practice values and provide resiliency even in turbulent financial times. This conversation is essential listening for all de...

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 agreements to associate ownership. By the end of this episode, you'll appreciate why it's crucial to have a pro by your side to decipher these complex aspects, avoid common pitfalls, and advocate on your behalf for the highest po...

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 IDSO partner for your practice - from your specific geographical location to whether or not they've actually completed a transaction like yours recently. You’ll also find out about the surprising trend toward younger doctors in the IDSO wo...

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 success. We discuss how IDSOs differ (often for the better) from traditional Dental Support Organizations, including their unique partnership strategies and the impact of the current economic climate on practice values. Chip als...