Podcast Episode #439: The Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 1) – Alastair Macdonald
Episode #439: Dentist Freedom Blueprint Podcast
The Hidden Dangers of the DSO Zeitgeist (Part 1) – Alastair Macdonald
Many dentists are selling based on the frenzy in the marketplace or FOMO, but are they looking at all the important indicators when choosing to sell? Back again on the show is my good friend and mentor, Alastair Macdonald, who I bring on from time to time to address current topics in the investing, economic, or dentistry environment. In this episode, we discuss the current DSO scene and where we see private equity in dentistry going.
Listen in as Alastair shares his opinion on the DSO situations that many dentists find their way into and why he thinks this has more to do with an investment decision rather than dentistry. You’ll hear about the crucial distinction between sales and buy-outs, as well as the bad equity deals that are cropping up. And be sure to tune in next week for part two of this eye-opening discussion.
Minute Markers:
1:45 – The fallacies involved in the current economic situation.
4:24 – Investment decisions and the importance of having experience or insight on past cycles.
7:13 – The problem that comes hand-in-hand with many DSOs.
10:45 – How the can is being kicked down the road in the DSO space and how interest is affecting current trends.
12:37 – Why the data of the last 5 years in dentistry is not as helpful as many think.
15:12 – The difference between professional investors and professional speculators.
16:50 – Why you need to be aware of where the money is coming from and where it’s going.
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