Brian Hanks
The Practice Purchased Podcast
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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Jul 18, 2025
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Episodes
s7e9 - Why Is My CPA Such a Pansy? 22.05.2024 25:00
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Dentists often complain that their CPA is too timid in fighting for the dentist's tax bill, getting that number as low as possible. But is that true? Are CPAs not aggressive enough, generally? Brian and Kingsley bust some myths around some of the stereotypes and m...
s7e8 - Why You Should Get a Tax Projection Twice a Year 22.05.2024 21:00
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates What is a tax projection, why do you want one, and when should you expect to see one? And...why don't most CPAs do this? And how does it help dentists prepare financially for the coming year? Some of the answers seem obvious, but others aren't. Brian and Kingsley...
s7e7 - Why Your CPA Should Never Extend Your Tax Returns 22.05.2024 22:09
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Extending tax returns is a pretty common practice, but in this somewhat controversial episode, Brian and Kingsley tackle the thorny question of why CPA firms sometimes do this, and why they think it's a bad idea for dentists. Learn more about DentalTax here .
s7e6 - How Much to Pay Yourself As the Owner 22.05.2024 25:00
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates This is maybe the number-one question we get from new dental practice owners—and it's a fair one! In this episode, Brian and Kingsley dive into the issue. What do people actually mean when they ask how much they should pay themselves? They get into the tax implica...
s7e5 - The Ideal Bookkeeping Setup for Dentists 22.05.2024 23:14
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates "What gets measured gets improved," said Stephen Covey. Brian and Kingsley get into some specific bookkeeping tips for dentists. What are the software options? How do you maintain accuracy and compliance? And how do you keep improving your processes? Learn more ab...
s7e4 - Why Your Office Manager Should NOT Be Your Bookkeeper 22.05.2024 22:46
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates What is bookkeeping? Why should you delegate it—and to whom? Brian and Kingsley dive into bookkeeping issues, like the risks of non-professional bookkeeping, the benefits of using a specialist, and some strategies for maintaining a healthy separation of roles with...
s7e3 - How Much do CPAs Charge? And What Do They Do? 22.05.2024 27:49
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates All CPAs are not created equal. In this episode, Brian and Kingsley break down what you should expect to pay to—and get from—a dental CPA. What are the common fees and services you should expect? What room is there to negotiate? Is paying a CPA a retainer worth th...
s7e2 - Should I Choose a Local or National CPA? 22.05.2024 19:59
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates When looking for a good dental CPA, where do you start? The local accountant down the street, or the big national firm? Brian and Kingsley dig into the question, and their answers will help you think about what will work best for the size and type of dental practi...
s7e1 - Yes, You Really Need a Dental CPA. Here's Why. 22.05.2024 23:14
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Brian Hanks is joined this season by Kingsley Ifedi, CPA, to discuss issues dentists—especially new dentists—face when it comes to bookkeeping, accounting, and other financial issues. The goal in this overview episode is to help you avoid making major mistakes, an...
s6e20 - BONUS: A Conversation with Bloody Tooth Guy, part 2 01.03.2024 18:22
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e19 - BONUS: A Conversation with Bloody Tooth Guy, part 1 01.03.2024 14:41
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e18 - Dental Membership Plans, part 2 22.09.2023 23:04
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e17 - Dental Membership Plans, part 1 15.09.2023 21:23
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e16 - What happens if credentialing takes you past closing? 08.09.2023 9:10
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e15 - Tackling the Real Estate Question, part 2 01.09.2023 32:56
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e14 - Tackling the Real Estate Question, part 1 25.08.2023 32:27
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e13 - Dental Marketing Done Right, part 2 18.08.2023 20:17
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e12 - Dental Marketing Done Right, part 1 11.08.2023 26:44
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e11 - Your Checking Account Is a Bigger Decision than You Think 04.08.2023 10:29
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e10 - More Insurance, What to Know Before You Buy 28.07.2023 1:00:04
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e9 - Insurance Negotiation and Optimization 21.07.2023 27:04
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e8 - Don’t Screw Up ”The Letter” to Your New Patients 14.07.2023 6:24
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e7 - Part 2, How--and Why--to Hire a Great Consultant for Your Dental Practice 07.07.2023 18:45
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e6 - How--and Why--to Hire a Great Consultant for Your Dental Practice 30.06.2023 23:38
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
s6e5 - What Effective Dental Marketing Looks Like 23.06.2023 24:05
Get Brian's book for 50% off Schedule a free intro call with Brian's team More free educational resources from Dental Buyer Advocates Season 6 is all about transition issues for you, the buyer. What do you as a soon-to-be practice owner need to start thinking about? After you've decided to purchase your dream practice, how do you deal with the staff, the patients, the money issues you're going t...
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