In this episode of MATCHplay, Thad Miller sits down with Dr. Craig Overmyer, Chief Executive Coach, Certified Scaling Up Coach, best-selling author, and founder of Cultures That Work, to unpack what makes selling a practice so scary, the most common mistakes dentists make while owning and scaling, and how leaders can build a practice that holds value long before exit becomes a reality.
Craig shares real coaching stories from business owners and dentists across the country who have faced burnout, culture breakdowns, and growth challenges, and how mental toughness and strategic leadership change outcomes.
If you're a dentist thinking about scaling your practice, improving culture, or preparing for a future transition, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
✅ The scariest part of selling a dental practice (and why it's not just about money)
✅ Mistakes practice owners make that silently reduce practice value
✅ How culture impacts profitability, retention, and exit outcomes
✅ What makes a practice "owner-dependent" and how to fix it
✅ Mental toughness and leadership mindset during scaling and transition
✅ Real stories from coaching clients navigating growth and exit decisions
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