Just Say YES To Private Practice Transistor (https://transistor.fm) https://feeds.transistor.fm/say-yes-to-private-practice Just Say YES to Private Practice is a podcast where Dr. Eric Chatterley sits down with dental practice owners and professionals to share honest conversations about the experiences, challenges, and rewards of private practice ownership. The goal is simple — to give both current owners and those considering ownership practical insight, genuine perspective, and inspiration to turn their practice into a launchpad for long-term growth and fulfillment. Each episode is grounded in real stories and lessons from those who’ve lived it. © 2025 All Rights Reserved daf09626-6a2b-5c35-b6e5-25d81ddf516b yes Trailer: Say Yes To Private Practice en Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:38:03 -0600 Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:42:27 -0600 https://ctc-pathways.com https://img.transistorcdn.com/UeCVkN4Xyezw3amuOYrkKFZjTDK4pk_N6N8fIPFj5IQ/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:1400/h:1400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS83OWEw/MmJiZmNmNTdhOGNj/MTczZGY0NThkOGZh/NGFlNy5qcGc.jpg Just Say YES To Private Practice https://ctc-pathways.com episodic Eric Chatterley, DDS Just Say YES to Private Practice is a podcast where Dr. Eric Chatterley sits down with dental practice owners and professionals to share honest conversations about the experiences, challenges, and rewards of private practice ownership. The goal is simple — to give both current owners and those considering ownership practical insight, genuine perspective, and inspiration to turn their practice into a launchpad for long-term growth and fulfillment. Each episode is grounded in real stories and lessons from those who’ve lived it. Just Say YES to Private Practice is a podcast where Dr. private practice, dentistry, interviews, dentists, DDS, CTC Pathways, Coaching, Dental Practice Coaching Eric Chatterley, DDS No No Episode 4 - Practice Ownership Journey with Dr. Bob Utberg 4 4 Episode 4 - Practice Ownership Journey with Dr. Bob Utberg full def93d91-ba47-488b-a69e-46ca5ea0e1ad https://share.transistor.fm/s/745fcf87 Welcome to "Just Say YES to Private Practice." In this episode, host Eric Chatterley sits down with Dr. Bob Utberg, an experienced practice owner, to dive deep into the journey of buying your first dental practice. Together, they explore the excitement—and overwhelm—that comes with transitioning from associate to owner, sharing hard-earned lessons on due diligence, evaluating practice opportunities, and building trust with team and patients. You’ll hear real stories about the search for the "perfect" practice, why it’s okay if your first purchase isn’t your forever home, and practical advice for creating a culture of empowerment and communication as a new leader. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned associate considering practice ownership, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you navigate the buying process, avoid common pitfalls, and build a fulfilling career in private practice.

]]> Welcome to "Just Say YES to Private Practice." In this episode, host Eric Chatterley sits down with Dr. Bob Utberg, an experienced practice owner, to dive deep into the journey of buying your first dental practice. Together, they explore the excitement—and overwhelm—that comes with transitioning from associate to owner, sharing hard-earned lessons on due diligence, evaluating practice opportunities, and building trust with team and patients. You’ll hear real stories about the search for the "perfect" practice, why it’s okay if your first purchase isn’t your forever home, and practical advice for creating a culture of empowerment and communication as a new leader. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned associate considering practice ownership, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you navigate the buying process, avoid common pitfalls, and build a fulfilling career in private practice.

]]> Sat, 13 Jun 2026 18:37:59 -0600 Eric Chatterley, DDS Eric Chatterley, DDS 1836 Welcome to "Just Say YES to Private Practice." In this episode, host Eric Chatterley sits down with Dr. Bob Utberg, an experienced practice owner, to dive deep into the journey of buying your first dental practice. Together, they explore the excitement—and overwhelm—that comes with transitioning from associate to owner, sharing hard-earned lessons on due diligence, evaluating practice opportunities, and building trust with team and patients. You’ll hear real stories about the search for the "perfect" practice, why it’s okay if your first purchase isn’t your forever home, and practical advice for creating a culture of empowerment and communication as a new leader. Whether you’re a recent graduate or a seasoned associate considering practice ownership, this conversation is packed with wisdom to help you navigate the buying process, avoid common pitfalls, and build a fulfilling career in private practice.

]]> private practice ownership, dental practice acquisition, dental associate to owner, due diligence dental practice, chart audit dentistry, dental fraud prevention, X-ray review dentistry, treatment plan audit, dental practice philosophy, staff transition dental practice, patient experience dentistry, new patient acquisition, patient referrals dental, team trust building, treatment planning communication, clinical skill set dentistry, production by procedure, practice management software, restorative dentistry, implant dentistry, endodontics, oral surgery dentistry, periodontal procedures, sleep dentistry, dental practice financials, staff one-on-one meetings, building office culture, team empowerment dentistry, leadership in dental practice, patient education and empowerment No Episode 3 - Navigating Your First Dental Practice Purchase with Marie Chatterley 3 3 Episode 3 - Navigating Your First Dental Practice Purchase with Marie Chatterley full 647a0a58-709c-44d8-b226-ade73e23c69c https://share.transistor.fm/s/9fd8e2b9 Welcome to another episode of Just Say YES To Private Practice. I’m your host, Eric Chatterley, founder of CTC Pathways, where I help dental practice owners find more freedom and fulfillment in their journey. Today, we’re diving into the real-world experience of buying your own private practice—a move that’s exciting, sometimes overwhelming, but full of potential.
Joining us is Marie Chatterley, a practice transition specialist from CTC Associates. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to successfully transition from an associate to an owner, what to look for in potential practices, how to assess risk, and why building the right relationships—from brokers to lenders—matters. Whether you’re only just considering ownership or actively looking for the perfect opportunity, this episode will give you practical insights, cautionary tales, and encouragement to confidently say YES to private practice.


]]> Welcome to another episode of Just Say YES To Private Practice. I’m your host, Eric Chatterley, founder of CTC Pathways, where I help dental practice owners find more freedom and fulfillment in their journey. Today, we’re diving into the real-world experience of buying your own private practice—a move that’s exciting, sometimes overwhelming, but full of potential.
Joining us is Marie Chatterley, a practice transition specialist from CTC Associates. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to successfully transition from an associate to an owner, what to look for in potential practices, how to assess risk, and why building the right relationships—from brokers to lenders—matters. Whether you’re only just considering ownership or actively looking for the perfect opportunity, this episode will give you practical insights, cautionary tales, and encouragement to confidently say YES to private practice.


]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:40:24 -0600 Eric Chatterley, DDS Eric Chatterley, DDS 1465 Welcome to another episode of Just Say YES To Private Practice. I’m your host, Eric Chatterley, founder of CTC Pathways, where I help dental practice owners find more freedom and fulfillment in their journey. Today, we’re diving into the real-world experience of buying your own private practice—a move that’s exciting, sometimes overwhelming, but full of potential.
Joining us is Marie Chatterley, a practice transition specialist from CTC Associates. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to successfully transition from an associate to an owner, what to look for in potential practices, how to assess risk, and why building the right relationships—from brokers to lenders—matters. Whether you’re only just considering ownership or actively looking for the perfect opportunity, this episode will give you practical insights, cautionary tales, and encouragement to confidently say YES to private practice.


]]> private practice ownership, dental practice acquisition, practice transition, dental brokers, NDA (non disclosure agreement), buyer application, practice appraisal, dental practice finance, dental lenders, cash flow analysis, profit and loss statement, discretionary expenses, debt service, practice culture, seller relationship, dental demographics, practice growth, dental production reports, pre-approval process, practice marketing, new patient acquisition, dentist to population ratio, fee-for-service dentistry, PPO participation, practice net income, practice overhead, real estate acquisition, bank relationships, dental practice valuation, confidentiality in transitions, practice purchase timeline No Episode 2 - Private Practice Journey with Dr. David Bryant 2 2 Episode 2 - Private Practice Journey with Dr. David Bryant full 656a3963-9963-4e33-9913-e12f58542bc2 https://share.transistor.fm/s/5e66ccb5 Dr. David Bryant’s journey into dentistry began with a desire to find a career that could stimulate both his mind and his hands. Unsure of his exact path after dental school, he decided to pursue a residency at Valley Wide Health Services in the San Luis Valley, where he gained valuable experience in public health and grew in clinical confidence. Following his residency, Dr. Bryant worked for several years at a dental service organization (DSO), an experience that ultimately motivated him to start his own practice.

For the past seven years, Dr. Bryant has owned and operated a dental office in the Slums Lake area of Denver, a startup he built from the ground up. His career has taken him from dental school through residency, corporate dentistry, and finally, to the fulfilling yet challenging world of private practice—a journey shaped by curiosity, growth, and a constant search for balance and purpose in his profession.

]]> Dr. David Bryant’s journey into dentistry began with a desire to find a career that could stimulate both his mind and his hands. Unsure of his exact path after dental school, he decided to pursue a residency at Valley Wide Health Services in the San Luis Valley, where he gained valuable experience in public health and grew in clinical confidence. Following his residency, Dr. Bryant worked for several years at a dental service organization (DSO), an experience that ultimately motivated him to start his own practice.

For the past seven years, Dr. Bryant has owned and operated a dental office in the Slums Lake area of Denver, a startup he built from the ground up. His career has taken him from dental school through residency, corporate dentistry, and finally, to the fulfilling yet challenging world of private practice—a journey shaped by curiosity, growth, and a constant search for balance and purpose in his profession.

]]> Tue, 02 Jun 2026 11:28:47 -0600 Eric Chatterley, DDS Eric Chatterley, DDS 1328 Dr. David Bryant’s journey into dentistry began with a desire to find a career that could stimulate both his mind and his hands. Unsure of his exact path after dental school, he decided to pursue a residency at Valley Wide Health Services in the San Luis Valley, where he gained valuable experience in public health and grew in clinical confidence. Following his residency, Dr. Bryant worked for several years at a dental service organization (DSO), an experience that ultimately motivated him to start his own practice.

For the past seven years, Dr. Bryant has owned and operated a dental office in the Slums Lake area of Denver, a startup he built from the ground up. His career has taken him from dental school through residency, corporate dentistry, and finally, to the fulfilling yet challenging world of private practice—a journey shaped by curiosity, growth, and a constant search for balance and purpose in his profession.

]]> private dental practice, dental practice ownership, DSO vs private practice, clinical autonomy, practice management, dental residency, business side of dentistry, hiring the right team, delegation in dentistry, work-life balance, dental marketing, SEO for dentists, patient no-shows, patient cancellations, appointment policies, burnout in dentistry, scheduling efficiency, private practice challenges, fulfillment in dentistry, dental accounting, legal issues in dental practice, lease negotiation, human resources in dentistry, social media for dentists, marketing strategies, team empowerment, dental office culture, patient communication, overcoming adversity in practice, leadership in dentistry, success in private practice No Trailer: Say Yes To Private Practice 1 1 Trailer: Say Yes To Private Practice trailer cdf62b59-3b93-44a8-ba8a-5314b80d2ef6 https://share.transistor.fm/s/8f4c0cc9 Welcome to Say Yes To Private Practice with Eric Chatterley, DDS.

This trailer will explain what to expect from the upcoming episodes.

]]> Welcome to Say Yes To Private Practice with Eric Chatterley, DDS.

This trailer will explain what to expect from the upcoming episodes.

]]> Tue, 21 Oct 2025 09:19:57 -0600 Eric Chatterley, DDS Eric Chatterley, DDS 119 Welcome to Say Yes To Private Practice with Eric Chatterley, DDS.

This trailer will explain what to expect from the upcoming episodes.

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