{"podcast":{"title":"Dental Unscripted | Getting into Ownership and Practice Management Insights","slug":"dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","podcast_index_feed_id":7069719,"rss_url":"https://feeds.transistor.fm/dental-unscripted-76568f68-9f66-456b-a730-5d4f27447c67","website_url":"http://www.dentalunscripted.com","image_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/E_HP5hfvbSdm89iNR8aECGrbRSHawQ7BlkFmY7chhxs/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82OGRj/NmI2ZjY5YmQ0YTE4/MzFlNzk3YzE5NzJm/N2Q2Zi5qcGc.jpg","author":"Michael Dinsio & Paula Quinn","episode_count":54,"summary":"The dental practice ownership podcast for dentists ready to start, buy, or grow their dental business. Mike Dinsio, MBA and Paula Quinn, BSDH have joined forces. Now combining past shows from \"Startup Unscripted\" and \"Dental Acquisition Unscripted\" into one. They bring 30+ years of dental industry experience together with a modern approach to \"the business of dentistry.\" Each episode features unscripted conversations with expert guest content. They share real life experiences, proven strategies, and actionable insights on dental practice ownership. Whether you're new to ownership, planning a dental startup, or navigating a practice acquisition—we've got you covered. CHANNEL TOPICS INCLUDE: ✓ How to start a dental practice from scratch ✓ Buying a dental practice: What you need to know ✓ Practice management hacks, tips, and tricks ✓ Dental marketing and SEO strategies that work ✓ Financial planning and profitability for practice owners ✓ Building and leading high-performing dental teams ✓ Industry trends: DSOs, technology, and the future of dentistry Next Level Consultants is Michael and Paula's consulting firm. Their approach to working with dentists? Customized strategies that are…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-17T04:18:37.860796+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719"},"episode":{"title":"Why AR's Could Ruin Your First 90 Days After Buying a Dental Practice (2 Minute Drill)","slug":"why-ar-s-could-ruin-your-first-90-days-after-buying-a-dental-practice-2-minute-drill","published_at":"2026-02-06T22:15:44+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719/why-ar-s-could-ruin-your-first-90-days-after-buying-a-dental-practice-2-minute-drill","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/dental-unscripted-getting-into-ownership-and-practice-management-insights-7069719","url":"https://Dental-Unscripted.transistor.fm/episodes/why-patient-ar-could-ruin-your-first-90-days-after-buying-a-dental-practice","audio_url":"https://2.gum.fm/op3.dev/e/pdcn.co/e/pscrb.fm/rss/p/pdst.fm/e/dts.podtrac.com/redirect.mp3/media.transistor.fm/79f44a3a/ad63f58a.mp3","summary":"Thinking about buying a dental practice? Before you close the deal, you need to understand the truth about accounts receivable (ARs) that most brokers won't tell you. In this episode NEW EDITION of Dental Unscripted - 2 Minute Dril l, Mike Dinsio breaks down the hidden challenges of dental practice acquisition, specifically, the chaos that happens when you don't buy the ARs or when sellers continue billing post-close. Why patient AR is drastically different (and riskier) than insurance AR How to value accounts receivable during dental practice acquisition negotiations The critical steps to protect yourself if you don't purchase the ARs Post-close collection strategies that prevent front office chaos Why you should negotiate a 90-day payment holdback with sellers How to avoid starting your ownership journey by threatening collections Whether you're working with buyer rep / dental consulting professional or navigating practice ownership on your own, this episode provides essential dental practice financial tips and practical advice for running a dental practice successfully from day one. Free Resource: Download our comprehensive guide \"5 Things That WILL Happen Post-Close &amp; How to Prepare for a Successful Transition\" at https://nxlevelconsultants.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Buyers-Rep-eBook.pdf Perfect for dentists considering practice acquisition, dental entrepreneurs, and anyone in the dental industry looking to strengthen their dental practice operations and avoid costly mistakes during the buying process. Keywords: buying a dental practice, dental practice acquisition, dental consulting, practice management, dental practice financials, owning a dental practice, dental entrepreneurship, dental business, financial advice for dentists, dental practice operations","meta_description":"Thinking about buying a dental practice? 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