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The Lifestyle Practice Podcast For Dentists

284. Buying the Right Practice, Building the Right Life: Dr. Dale’s First 6 Months of Ownership

17 November 2025 · 1:06:12 · Episode 284

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In part two, Derek and Dr. Dale Hoffel unpack the whirlwind from deal collapse to dream fit—how walking away from a tight, risky acquisition led to a Laguna Beach practice that aligned with her life vision. Dale shares the inside story: a last-minute listing, a 48-hour offer, and launching into ownership with three ops (quickly four), paper-to-digital conversion, and a summer of broken equipment, staff gaps, and…

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