As a Dental Business Coach, I’ve worked with countless dentists who’ve poured their heart, time, and financial resources into building a thriving practice. When the idea of bringing on a Dental Business Partner comes up, it’s often seen as a step forward—more support, shared responsibilities, and accelerated growth.
Coach Heidi Mount wants to stress: Before you sign anything, understand this key principle—retain at least 51% ownership.
It’s not just about equity. It’s about protecting the business you built, maintaining control over your vision, and setting up a partnership that doesn’t end in regret.
Here’s why maintaining majority ownership matters:
· Protect Your Vision: You’ve established the tone, standards, and culture. Majority ownership lets you preserve your original goals without being sidelined by someone else’s ideas.
· Decision-Making Power: With 51% ownership, you keep the final say on major business choices—staffing, spending, systems, and growth strategies.
· Safeguard Financial Control: You decide how profits are split, reinvestments are made, and compensation is handled.
· Preserve Brand Integrity: Your patients trust your brand. Don’t risk that trust by giving someone else equal say in its direction.
· Exit Strategy Leverage: One day, you may want to retire, sell, or step back. Majority ownership gives you the power to negotiate your exit—on your terms.
· Avoid Deadlock: A 50/50 split might seem fair—but if you disagree, nothing moves forward. Majority ownership keeps your business agile.
· Plan the Exit Before You Need It: Every partnership needs a clear separation plan. By structuring an exit strategy upfront, you reduce conflict and protect your interests if things don’t work out.
Bringing on a Dental Business Partner can be a fantastic growth move—but only when structured wisely. The best time to think about how a partnership could end is before it even begins.
This is where a Dental Business Coach becomes your most valuable asset. Coach Heidi Mount can help you with making decisions that benefit you most long term.
Benefits of hiring a Dental Business Coach like Coach Heidi Mount during a partnership transition:
· Objective Guidance: I provide an unbiased perspective to help you determine if the partnership is strategically sound.
· Proven Frameworks: I help structure your agreement to protect your ownership, outline roles, and avoid common pitfalls.
· Conflict Prevention: I assist in setting expectations, accountability systems, and communication strategies before issues arise.
· Leadership Development: I support both you and your partner in developing strong co-leadership that aligns with your goals.
· Profit Optimization: I ensure your business remains financially efficient, scalable, and in alignment with your original vision.
If you're thinking about bringing on a Dental Business Partner, don’t go it alone. Work with someone who understands the complexities and risks. Coach Heidi Mount is here to help you structure a win-win partnership—without giving away the control you’ve earned.
To protect your business and your future, let’s have a conversation. As your trusted Dental Business Coach, I’ll help you grow wisely, profitably, and with clarity.
Let’s make your next move your smartest one.
Respectfully,
Coach Heidi Mount
