Interest rates and SOFR just moved again, and if you're thinking about growth or selling for top dollar, you’ll want to download this one.In this week's episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, Jamie and Diwakar break down the Fed's recent rate decision, what's happening with SOFR, and most importantly, what it means for growth, valuation and sale going forward.Here's what we cover:A plain-English breakdown of the Fed's latest move and what it means for youHow SOFR changes are affecting lending, deal structures, and cost of capitalWhy market fluctuations don’t necessarily equal lower valuationsThe specific things practice owners can control right now to stay positioned for a premium valuation, regardless of where rates go nextMarkets shift. Smart preparation doesn't have to.Read Diwakar's Sept. 27th Article here: https://bit.ly/4AIjG0P
What if the biggest barrier to growing your group practice isn’t perfecting every process, or finding just the right acquisition? What if it’s as simple as systematically developing strong leaders? And baking in that process at location one; duplicating it at location two through…..[insert your dream group practice size here!] We just got back from the HR for Health Dental Leadership Summit, and our notebooks are full. In this week's episode, host Jamie West Falasz breaks down the biggest takeaways, including reflections around Pat Bauer’s keynote, leadership trends that stood out most, and key points Diwakar Sinha made throughout his thought-provoking session. Whether you're a practice owner or emerging leader, this recap will give you the highlights of a few of our favorite segments and get you thinking about the next phase of growth for your own group practice.For a free pdf of Diwakar's presentation centered around moving from a founder-led organization to a system-led organization, please email us at info@polarishealthcarepartners.com
As your dental group grows, are your systems and protocols keeping pace...or is growth creating new risks for your patients, your team, and your organization? In this week’s episode, host Jamie West Falasz sits down with Steve Craig of Solmetex to discuss what growing dental organizations need to put in place to scale effectively without compromising safety or efficiency.Together, Jamie and Steve explore how standardized protocols, thoughtful processes, and operational efficiencies can help dental groups reduce risk, protect their teams and patients, and build a stronger foundation for sustainable growth.From establishing the right systems early to creating consistency across multiple locations, this conversation offers practical insights for dental leaders navigating the challenges of growth and future exit.Listen in for a conversation about building safer, smarter, and more efficient dental group practices at any scale.To reach to today's guest:scraig@solmetex.comsolmetex.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stevecraig20/
What does effective clinical coaching actually look like in practice - and what happens when you give doctors the support, structure, and feedback they need to grow?In this week’s episode, Jamie sits down with Dr. Rebeca Zechmann, Founder of River Landing Dentistry, a rapidly growing group practice in South Carolina, to take a closer look at her experience with the Polaris Clinical Coaching program and Dr. Vivek Solanki. Dr. Zechmann shares what the coaching process looked like from the inside, how it supported her team and clinical practice, and the outcomes she saw along the way.Whether you're a clinician, practice leader, or part of a growing group practice, this conversation offers a practical look at how clinical coaching can move from an idea to a meaningful driver of change.
Selling your group practice can be a significant personal and financial milestone, but for founders who retain rollover equity, there’s another chapter ahead that holds meaningful wealth potential.In this week’s episode of the Group Practice Accelerator, host Jamie West Falasz, and Polaris CEO Diwakar Sinha, discuss a recent article and take a closer look at founder considerations for the initial sale, and the opportunity to create wealth with a second bite of the apple. Take note as Diwakar shares critical observations around market conditions, news around consolidation, and how timing impacts both the first and second liquidity events.Because the first sale may get you a BIG payday, but the right preparation for your next inning can escalate wealth.Read the article here: https://bit.ly/4cToAhe