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Hosted by Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff

Transition Talk is a podcast about dental practice transitions. NDP managing partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff combine their expertise to provide guidance and tips and share real-life scenarios revolving around dental practice transitions. Originally created to help dental professionals navigate the sometimes-messy path to practice ownership, the podcast has evolved to cover the full life cycle of a dental practice and the different types of transitions along the way, from buying-in, starting-up, partnership to exiting ownership.

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Episodes

172 episodes in the feed on 8 November 2026. Showing the 100 most recent. The rest are in the feed.

  1. —TT Ep 159 - Pediatric Dental Practice Transitions29 October 2026 · 36:13
  2. —TT Ep 158 - The Critical Legal Documents Behind the Transition13 October 2026 · 26:33
  3. —TT Ep 157 - Change Creates Opportunity with Dr. Adam Lamprecht Part 217 September 2026 · 13:47
  4. —TT Ep 156 - Change Creates Opportunity with Dr. Adam Lamprecht Part 117 September 2026 · 20:40
  5. —TT Ep 155 - Endodontic Practice Transitions25 August 2026 · 28:36
  6. —TT Ep 154 - Questions That Matter in Your First Conversation with the Seller11 August 2026 · 27:36
  7. —TT Ep 153 - Payment Structures: Insurance vs. Fee-for-Service28 July 2026 · 32:49
  8. —TT Ep 152 - The Latest Student Loan Updates and What They Mean for You14 July 2026 · 14:48
  9. —TT Ep 151 - Practice Loans: What to Know Before You Buy or Sell30 June 2026 · 34:00
  10. —TT Ep 150 - Don't Risk It: Insurance Essentials Every Owner Needs16 June 2026 · 32:40
  11. —TT Ep 149 - Dental Specialty Programs: Your Preparation Guide26 May 2026 · 20:39
  12. —TT Ep 148 - How to Find Your Dream Practice12 May 2026 · 28:13
  13. —TT Ep 147 - Look Before You Leap: The Realities of Practice Ownership28 April 2026 · 24:15
  14. —TT Ep 146 - A Fair Split: How Healthcare Practices are Valued in Divorce14 April 2026 · 15:22
  15. —TT Ep 145 - Satellite Practices: Common Myths & Realities24 March 2026 · 26:33
  16. —TT Ep 144 - Transition Trends: Private Practice & DSO Landscapes10 March 2026 · 35:52
  17. —TT Ep 143 - Patient Retention and Growth During Your Transition24 February 2026 · 31:23
  18. —TT Ep 142 - Closing the Sale (Time Kills Deals)10 February 2026 · 25:56
  19. —TT Ep 141 - Dealing with Burnout13 January 2026 · 24:40
  20. —TT Ep 140 - Valuation Intricacies, Multiple Industries16 December 2025 · 22:37
  21. —TT Ep 139 - The Specialty Start-Up25 November 2025 · 32:16
  22. —TT Encore Episode – "Don't Mess This Up" vs. "Buyer Beware" Opportunities11 November 2025 · 32:11
  23. —TT Ep 138 - Retirement: The Next Chapter29 October 2025 · 27:33
  24. —TT Ep 137 - What Dental Practice Buyers Want: Then and Now14 October 2025 · 19:32
  25. —TT Ep 135 - Setting the Right Expectations for Your DSO Sale9 September 2025 · 30:46
  26. —TT Ep 134 - A Lower Practice Price Than Expected26 August 2025 · 32:36
  27. —TT Ep 133 - The Dental Student Perspective12 August 2025 · 29:27
  28. —TT Ep 132 - Seller Financing in Practice Acquisitions29 July 2025 · 26:11
  29. —TT Ep 131 - The Jump from Associateship to Partnership15 July 2025 · 23:39
  30. —TT Ep 130 - The Jump from Dental School to Associateship15 July 2025 · 28:31
  31. —TT Ep 129 - The Due Diligence Puzzle: Analyzing the Opportunity24 June 2025 · 24:30
  32. —TT Ep 128 - The Right Insurance Coverage for the Unexpected10 June 2025 · 28:27
  33. —TT Ep 127 - Get the Ball Rolling27 May 2025 · 17:22
  34. —TT Ep 126 - Navigating the DSO Movement13 May 2025 · 28:45
  35. —TT Ep 125 - Make Yourself Your Biggest Asset29 April 2025 · 31:14
  36. —TT Ep 124 - Finding Your Path: One Client’s Journey15 April 2025 · 32:53
  37. —TT Ep 123 - Preparing for an Associate24 March 2025 · 17:22
  38. —TT Ep 122 - The Rocky Side of Dental Transitions10 March 2025 · 30:08
  39. —TT Ep 121 - Asset vs. Stock Sale: The Implications for Your Dental Partnership18 February 2025 · 36:08
  40. —TT Ep 120 - Common Lending Questions Answered11 February 2025 · 28:38
  41. —TT Ep 119 - With a Little Help From Our Vendor Friends14 January 2025 · 31:13
  42. —TT Ep 118 - Rewarding Doctor Moments17 December 2024 · 18:07
  43. —TT Ep 117 - The Associate’s Path Towards Ownership26 November 2024 · 24:51
  44. —TT Ep 116 - The Right Time for a Valuation12 November 2024 · 31:14
  45. —TT Ep 115 - Is Your Partnership Opportunity the Right Fit?22 October 2024 · 31:40
  46. —TT Ep 114 - Questions to Ask Your Future Partner8 October 2024 · 35:00
  47. —TT Ep 113 - Top 10 (and Bottom 10) Questions to Ask Your Transition Advisor17 September 2024 · 32:42
  48. —TT - Special Episode - A Possible Non-Compete Ban?10 September 2024 · 28:02 · Ali Oromchian
  49. —TT Ep 112 - Financial Steps Post-Close27 August 2024 · 27:38
  50. —TT Ep 111 - Financial Steps 30 Days Before Closing13 August 2024 · 35:20
  51. —TT Ep 110 - The Kickoff Moment30 July 2024 · 28:54
  52. —TT Ep 109 - The Power of Knowledge16 July 2024 · 28:15
  53. —TT Ep 108 - The Real Cost of Renovating or Building26 June 2024 · 21:11
  54. —TT Ep 107 - Addressing Operational Changes for Your New Team11 June 2024 · 27:59
  55. —TT Ep 106 - Delivering the Big Announcement to Your Team28 May 2024 · 24:48
  56. —TT Ep 105 - Is My Practice Healthy Enough for a Transition?14 May 2024 · 17:31
  57. —TT Ep 104 - Transition Timing: When to Start Planning23 April 2024 · 24:31
  58. —TT Ep 103 - The Right Time to Ask for Help9 April 2024 · 28:41
  59. —TT Ep 102 - Landing Your Dream Position26 March 2024 · 27:10
  60. —TT Ep 101 - The Keys to Finding Your Associate or Partner12 March 2024 · 31:46
  61. —TT Ep 100 - The 100th: A Look Back27 February 2024 · 19:09
  62. —TT Ep 99 - Do Not Fear: Digesting This Economic Climate23 January 2024 · 24:25
  63. —TT Ep 98 - Top Questions Practice Owners Have - Answered!10 January 2024 · 32:07
  64. —TT Ep 97 - Do You Fit the DSO/Private Equity Criteria?26 December 2023 · 33:28
  65. —TT Ep 96 - Finding the Balance with Dr. Michelle Decere12 December 2023 · 19:53
  66. —TT Ep 95 - Personal Wins Over Societal Perfection with Dr. Christy Marcello28 November 2023 · 26:29
  67. —TT Ep 94 - Goodwill’s Role in Your Transition14 November 2023 · 33:22
  68. —TT Ep 93 - It’s Not a Sprint to the Finish24 October 2023 · 25:32
  69. —TT Ep 92 - Continuing the Family Legacy10 October 2023 · 30:51
  70. —TT Ep 91 - Couples in Dentistry: Empower and Succeed Together26 September 2023 · 35:12
  71. —TT Ep 90 - Female Practice Owners: Doing It All12 September 2023 · 21:13
  72. —TT Ep 89 - Broaden Your Perspective29 August 2023 · 23:06
  73. —TT Ep 88 - Negotiating the Real Estate or Lease2 August 2023 · 32:05
  74. —TT Ep 87 - Growing Your Practice Amidst the Volatility5 July 2023 · 35:45
  75. —TT Ep 86 - Partnership Tales from the Trenches7 June 2023 · 25:31
  76. —TT Ep 85 - Answers to Dental Students’ Most Asked Questions Part 34 May 2023 · 22:07
  77. —TT Ep 84 - Answers to Dental Students’ Most Asked Questions Part 24 May 2023 · 21:21
  78. —TT Ep 83 - Answers to Dental Students’ Most Asked Questions Part 124 April 2023 · 22:46
  79. —TT Ep 82 - What's My Dental Practice Worth?29 March 2023 · 30:45
  80. —TT Ep 81 - How Quickly Can My Practice Sell22 February 2023 · 32:38
  81. —TT Ep 80 - The Top 4 Concerns When Selling a Dental Practice25 January 2023 · 34:19
  82. —TT Ep 79 - The Top 4 Concerns When Buying a Dental Practice28 December 2022 · 31:59
  83. —TT Ep 78 - The Most Advantageous Business Structure for Your Dental Practice30 November 2022 · 32:44
  84. —TT Ep 77 - Downsides to a Group Dental Practice26 October 2022 · 28:09
  85. —TT Ep 76 - The Details Making Your Practice Valuation Complex28 September 2022 · 46:34
  86. —TT Ep 75 - Sellers: Tackle These Steps Before Bringing in a Buyer24 August 2022 · 33:31
  87. —TT Ep 74 - Start-Up Dental Practice Tips & Resources20 July 2022 · 33:57
  88. —TT Ep 73 - Should You Ever Overpay for a Dental Practice?22 June 2022 · 26:02
  89. —TT Ep 72 - “Don’t Mess This Up” vs. “Buyer Beware” Opportunities18 May 2022 · 31:54
  90. —TT Ep 69 - A Closing Rollercoaster Ride20 April 2022 · 31:27
  91. —TT Ep 71 - Seller Considerations for the Transition Journey23 March 2022 · 26:52
  92. —TT Ep 70 - Road to Ownership Q&A with Dr. Anushka Amin23 March 2022 · 23:31
  93. —TT Ep 68 - Start Fresh, Make Plans, Reach Goals19 January 2022 · 33:54
  94. —TT Ep 67 - A Look Back at a Surprising Year15 December 2021 · 21:48
  95. —TT Ep 66 - The Office-Sharing Arrangement17 November 2021 · 28:22
  96. —TT Ep 65 - Overcoming 3 Common Transition Hurdles27 October 2021 · 32:32
  97. —TT Ep 64 - Rural vs. Urban: Geographical Impact on Dental Transitions29 September 2021 · 31:36
  98. —TT Ep 63 - Start-Up Success with Dr. Gabe Duncan25 August 2021 · 39:06
  99. —TT Ep 62 - Seller Site Visit Tips23 June 2021 · 25:17
  100. —TT Ep 61 - Big Questions - Ortho/Pedo w/Jill Allen19 May 2021 · 36:53 · Jill Allen

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