Brian Hanks

The Practice Purchased Podcast

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Learn step-by-step the process to find, analyze, negotiate and purchase the very best dental practice for you. Each episode is 20 minutes or less to respect your time. No outside ads. No filler. Just tangible, specific and real tips from Brian Hanks, a veteran and recognized expert in the world of dental practice transitions. Learn more and find episodes at www.brianhanks.com.

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Brian Hanks

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Business

Latest episode

Jul 18, 2025

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Episodes

s8e24 - Dr. C, part 3 18.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. C, a younger dentist in the Las Vegas who was looking to purchase the practice where he was working. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. C as he gets into the legal side of the purchase. How important is the attorney? (Spoiler: vital.) How do you find a good one? How much should you expec...

s8e23 - Dr. C, part 2 17.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. C, a younger dentist in the Las Vegas who was looking to purchase the practice where he was working. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. C as he digs into the post-LOI phase of his purchase. Three things happen simultaneously, creating a very busy time for buyers: securing financing, due...

s8e22 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. C, part 1 16.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. C, a younger dentist in the Las Vegas who was looking to purchase the practice where he was working. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. C as he begins talks with the selling doctor, and the DBA team gets to know the situation. This sounds like a pretty straightforward transition, but the...

s8e21 - Dr. M, part 3 05.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. M, who was looking at practices in a relatively rural area of Maryland. This story is a bit of a wild ride, so buckle up!   In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. M as he moves into the final stages of closing on his new practice. Among the interesting points to follow is what made Maryland a...

s8e20 - Dr. M, part 2 04.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. M, who was looking at practices in a relatively rural area of Maryland. This story is a bit of a wild ride, so buckle up!   In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. M as he moves past the LOI phase and works toward closing. Is the practice as good as it looks based on the collections? What are...

s8e19 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. M, part 1 03.07.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. M, who was looking at practices in a relatively rural area of Maryland. This story is a bit of a wild ride, so buckle up!   In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. M as he deals with a dual-representation broker and the difficulties that go along with that. Ultimately, Dr. M ends up scrapping...

s8e18 - Dr. F, part 3 28.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal. In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he works toward closing. With Brian Tomono's help, he went through the 100+ point checkli...

s8e17 - Dr. F, part 2 27.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he navigates the lending process for a practice where he'll need to replace the productio...

s8e16 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. F, part 1 23.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. F, who was looking at a practice in an exurb of Chicago. Dr. F's story is a great example of what happens when there's a major wrinkle in the course of a deal. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. F as he gets an offer from his boss to purchase outright the practice where he was working. Us...

s8e15 - Dr. G, part 3 21.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he wraps up the purchase process and gets to closing. After the bank loan is secured, what else...

s8e14 - Dr. G, part 2 18.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he works with Brian Tomono on securing financing for his practice purchase. It's a trickier-tha...

s8e13 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. G, part 1 17.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. G, who moved from one state to another during his transition. It's a great example of how a cross-country relocation affects a doctor's purchase process In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. G as he wraps up his military service and sets his sights on a move from Texas to Boise, Idaho. What...

s8e5 - Dr. D, part 2 06.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. D in North Carolina. Dr. D’s story is an interesting one because it had lots of twists and turns, including an inexperienced broker, some tricky lending, and an interesting credentialing journey. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow how Dr. D secured bank financing, including comparison shoppin...

s8e12 - Dr. E, part 3 06.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he works through the closing checklist to prepare for ownership. The issue of insurance, especially, w...

s8e11 - Dr. E, part 2 04.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he works his way toward closing. There was some special attention paid to the closing date, in part be...

s8e10 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. E, part 1 03.06.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. E in Missouri. Dr. E’s story is a relatively straightforward one, but with a few of the twists and turns and hiccups that many buyers experience. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. E as he finds a practice to consider, navigates around an immediate miscommunication with a pushy broker, a...

s8e9 - Dr. Z, part 3 30.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. Z in New Jersey. Dr. Z’s story is a good one because it includes many aspects of a deal that you may see yourself, like losing out on a bid, navigating inspections, and buying into a Medicaid practice. In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. Z as she moves through the legal side of the purcha...

s8e8 - Dr. Z, part 2 29.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. Z in New Jersey. Dr. Z’s story is a good one because it includes many aspects of a deal that you may see yourself, like losing out on a bid, navigating inspections, and buying into a Medicaid practice. In part 2 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. Z as she and Brian Tomono navigate due diligence, i...

s8e7 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. Z, part 1 27.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Sapna Amin and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. Z in New Jersey. Dr. Z’s story is a good one because it includes many aspects of a deal that you may see yourself, like losing out on a bid, navigating inspections, and buying into a Medicaid practice. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow Dr. Z as she selects a practice to buy, negotiates the...

s8e6 - Dr. D, part 3 23.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. D in North Carolina. Dr. D’s story is an interesting one because it had lots of twists and turns, including an inexperienced broker, some tricky lending, and an interesting credentialing journey. In part 3 of this 3-part story, we follow what Dr. D needed to do after financing was secured. From cred...

s8e4 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. D, part 1 19.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. D in North Carolina. Dr. D’s story is an interesting one because it had lots of twists and turns, including an inexperienced broker, some tricky lending, and an interesting credentialing journey. In part 1 of this 3-part story, we follow how Dr. D decided which practice to buy, and what was attracti...

s8e3 - Dr. A, part 3 16.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned...

s8e2 - Dr. A, part 2 14.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned...

s8e1 - Real Buyer’s Story: Dr. A, part 1 12.05.2025

In this episode, Brian is joined by Dr. Dana Fort and Brian Tomono to talk through the story of Dr. A in Arizona. Dr. A’s story is up first because while his is an inspiring journey, the transition itself was pretty smooth, fairly straightforward. This will be a good starting point as we get into less-than-simple transition stories later in the season. Dr. A was producing $2M in an absentee-owned...

s7e10 - 7 Tax Strategies Dentists Should Use 24.05.2024

Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates   In this extended episode, Brian and Kingsley run through 7 tax strategies that dentists should know about. What pros and cons do they each have? How much should a dentist expect to save with each one? Wrapping up season 7, they give you the basics and the vocabula...

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