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Bob Spiel: Just Say No to the DSO!

Hindley Burgmaier Group
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Find Bob Spiel online: Consulting https://spielconsulting.com/ Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... On this episode of Getting Down to Business we are very excited to introduce Bob Spiel. Eric Burgmaier & Kelly Yardman focused the discussion on the pros and cons of DSOs (Dental Service Organizations). As you listen to the interview the conversation centers on the importance of independent dental practices, noting that DSOs often lead to practice bankruptcy and loss of legacy. Bob shared his experience as a hospital CEO and highlighted the negative impact of corporate consolidation on healthcare quality. He discussed his podcast, "Just Say No to the DSO," which aims to educate dentists about DSO pitfalls. Bob also mentioned his businesses, Spiel Consulting and Dentist Partner Pros, which focus on practice management and hiring quality associates. The conversation also touched on the potential benefits of group models in dentistr …...more
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Bob Spiel: Just Say No to the DSO!
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Mar 152025
Find Bob Spiel online: Consulting https://spielconsulting.com/ Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... On this episode of Getting Down to Business we are very excited to introduce Bob Spiel. Eric Burgmaier & Kelly Yardman focused the discussion on the pros and cons of DSOs (Dental Service Organizations). As you listen to the interview the conversation centers on the importance of independent dental practices, noting that DSOs often lead to practice bankruptcy and loss of legacy. Bob shared his experience as a hospital CEO and highlighted the negative impact of corporate consolidation on healthcare quality. He discussed his podcast, "Just Say No to the DSO," which aims to educate dentists about DSO pitfalls. Bob also mentioned his businesses, Spiel Consulting and Dentist Partner Pros, which focus on practice management and hiring quality associates. The conversation also touched on the potential benefits of group models in dentistry. We covered a lot of ground in this episode: We got the background information on Bob Spiel's experience and the two businesses he runs - Spiel Consulting and Dentist Partner Pros. Discussed the current landscape of DSO activity, including the impact of rising interest rates and changes in deal structures. Explored the differences between dentist-to-dentist transactions and DSO acquisitions, including the challenges faced by dentists when considering DSO offers. Discussed the approach of Dentist Partner Pros in finding and onboarding associate dentists for private practices. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro and purpose 3:16 Arguments against DSO 5:34 Introducing Bob's podcast Just Say NO to the DSO 8:32 Bob Spiels Background and Businesses 13:54 Challenges and Realities of DSO deals 25:27 Independent Dentist's perspectives on DSO offers 31:02 Group Models and Synergy in Dentisitry 42:04 Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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Hindley Burgmaier Group

74 subscribers