The Real Estate Mistakes That Could Cost You Thousands in Your Dental Startup
When it comes to launching your dental startup, few decisions carry more long-term weight than your real estate deal. But here’s the truth most new practice owners don’t hear: the biggest risks aren’t always where you think they are.
Choosing the right dental office space isn’t just about location or price—it’s about protection. And without the right safeguards in place, your dream practice can get tangled up in legal headaches, financial pitfalls, or worse… be locked into terms that limit your growth before you ever open your doors.
Let’s break it down.
Why Dental Real Estate Isn’t Just “Another Lease”
In this episode, I sat down with one of the most experienced dental real estate professionals in the country—a broker who’s negotiated spaces for some of the largest dental groups over the past three decades.
Her insights are invaluable for any dentist preparing to open a practice. Because whether you're buying or leasing, the real estate decisions you make now will shape the future of your business.
You’ll learn:
Why “price per square foot” might be one of the least important factors
The common negotiation points that dentists get wrong (and what to do instead)
Who must be at the table for your real estate process—not just your attorney
How one dentist avoided an $80,000 loss when their landlord filed bankruptcy
The key protection clauses you need in your lease to ensure long-term stability
Don’t Let a Lease Sabotage Your Startup
Let’s be clear—great dental startups don’t just happen in great spaces. They happen in spaces built on strong, strategic foundations. And that foundation includes legal and financial protection for you, your team, and your future patients.
If you’re preparing to launch a practice, this is a must-listen conversation that could save you stress, risk—and a whole lot of money.
Ready to Get Smart About Dental Real Estate?
Here’s how to take the next step with confidence:
Explore our free guide: 5 Powerful Protections for Dentists Exploring Leases
Read next: 6 Steps to Pick a Dental Real Estate Broker
Avoid common pitfalls: Check out The Dental Real Estate Lease Fails
Join us inside the Blueprint: Apply for the Startup Practice Blueprint for an end-to-end startup plan
This isn’t just real estate—it’s your practice’s future. Let’s make sure it’s protected.
– Stephen Trutter