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Ideal Practices Reviews: What Dentists Actually Say
Real feedback from real clients. No cherry-picking, no scripts. Here's what associate dentists say after going through the process of starting their own practice with Ideal Practices.
"Is Ideal Practices Worth the Investment?"
Starting a dental practice requires $750,000 to $800,000. Here's what clients say about whether the consulting investment paid off.
"What a journey I've been on and I could not have done it without IDEAL PRACTICES. They were crucial to the success of my start up practice. For anyone wondering if it's worth the investment, the short answer is 10000%"
"We would not have been able to open as smoothly and done what we did without IDEAL PRACTICES. The connections we have made and the people we have met have been amazing. Definitely worth the investment!!"
"I get asked a lot who I am using to do my startup and if it's worth it. Most people proceed to ask if the 'hefty price' was worth it. JUST our conversation on marketing ALONE today was way more valuable than any price tag. I am so honored to be one of your success stories!"
"Joining with Ideal Practices for my startup will forever be etched as one of my best life decisions. The office was profitable from the very first month, and in fact, did better than my long-term full-time profit projection."
"Hiring ideal practices was the first and best decision I made when opening my practice. Highly recommend!"
"Financing during COVID was a pain. Banks refused to lend to me. Kyle led me through all the roadblocks and I ended up with great terms and fully funded. Steve Burns probably saved me $80K on equipment and another $80K on the contractor. That's got to be the best and quickest ROI I'll ever see."
"Couldn't have opened my practice without this group. By far and away, hiring Ideal Practices to help me with my startup journey was one of the best business decisions I've ever made!"
Real Results From Ideal Practices Clients
Numbers don't lie. Here's what clients have achieved after launching with Ideal Practices.
"In our first year, we were able to get over 2,000 new patients. We grew from 3 to 9 team members, surpassed a million dollars in collections, expanded from 3 to 6 operatories, and donated over $10,000 to our Give partner."
"We hit the ground running, we had no openings the first day. We were filled with patients right from the start. It's something special when you walk into a practice that you have created, and the types of patients coming through the door are your ideal patients."
"Just short of 9 months in. Office is gorgeous, my dream office! Patients are having a great experience. Team is locked in. Quality is high. Growing like crazy. Just ordered equipment for my second additional operatory since opening, 5 total now. Stopped taking new patients for 4 of my 5 PPO plans because we are almost 2 months out for a new patient exam. Already produced $849K since opening. Supporting our charities!!!"
"A huge thank you to the Ideal Practice Team! In just my fourth month, I received a 5-star review that perfectly reflected the vision I had for my practice. This one really touched my heart. Your support has not only helped me achieve my dreams but also guided me in learning and growing as a new practice owner. I'm so grateful for everything you do and for being such an amazing team! Would recommend you to anyone opening an office 100/100 times!"
"Reached nearly $1 million in collections in his first 12 months."
"Dr. Gerry opened a successful dental startup practice with nearly 300 patients in just 6 weeks."
"Ideal practices has made opening a startup seamless. The process has been great and I love my office! Thank you for everything you do!"
"I Was Nervous Before I Started With Ideal Practices"
Many clients felt exactly where you are right now. Here's what they say looking back.
"Ideal Practices has helped me open my very own dental practice, from scratch! I can't say enough incredible things about the whole team! They have helped me refine my vision, figure out where and how I want to practice, the legacy I want to create, and every step along the journey to being open. Demographics, real estate, floor plan, equipment, construction, hiring/training, marketing, etc etc. You have helped me change my life, truly. Yes, it is a ton of work, but I am so lucky that I get to wake up excited to go to work every day. I was getting burnt out on dentistry and this project has renewed my passion for what I do. Thank you!"
"Before joining Ideal Practices, I was nervous. I was nervous about the whole startup process, the success it may or may not bring. But during our vision call, I remember Stephen mentioning the idea of a trust fall: let us help you make the important decisions and trust us that they will yield the best results. The result? In 11 months, a beautiful dental office, with patients that have truly fallen in love with everything that Ideal Practices has helped me create."
"I didn't know where to start with opening my practice and I opted to speak with Ideal Practices. It was the best decision I ever made. They walk you through every step with very knowledgeable and caring advisors. Hands down the best way to go for your new start up!"
"I came into this with a mild amount of skepticism and fear... These folks lifted that weight."
"Opening my startup practice was a dream come true, and Ideal Practices made the process smoother than I could have ever imagined. From day one, their team was supportive, knowledgeable, and genuinely invested in my success. They helped me navigate every step, from location selection to financial planning and practice design. I couldn't have asked for a better partner in launching my practice, and I highly recommend Ideal Practices to anyone looking to start their own dental office."
"It has been an exciting journey and Ideal Practices has been a crucial part of this journey. You are the best advisors a dentist can have in the process of opening their new practice from scratch. Ocean Vibe Dental is transforming my life and the life of my family. Ocean Vibe Dental is going to create a positive impact in the beautiful city of Fort Myers, Florida."
"I wish I had done it sooner!"
"I am pursuing my dream and will be making a big difference in my community, COVID or not."
"What Was Working With Ideal Practices Actually Like?"
Beyond the results, here's how clients describe the day-to-day experience of working with the Ideal Practices team.
"Ideal Practices has helped us in more ways than we ever thought possible! They guide you through every step of the process on your way to practice ownership, from lease negotiations to contractor selection to creating a budget! They are there with you helping you create your ideal dental practice!"
"Ideal Practices has been instrumental in helping me open my own practice. Their family-oriented approach and unwavering trustworthiness made the entire process seamless. I couldn't have done it without them. Thank you for everything you do!"
"This team truly do care about the success of not only the doctor but also their practice, which can be hard to find especially in the consulting world."
"With the first vision call with Stephen, immediately I felt incredibly mentored in what a good office should be like and how the teams should feel."
"I've worked alongside Jayme since day one. He's provided numerous services that have allowed me to move into my new facility. He really has our best interest in mind to help us grow. I would highly recommend them to anybody."
"It's been a lot of hard work but I'm so grateful for Ideal Practices that they were able to make it as easy as possible for me."
"Information presented today was so valuable to me as a brand new practice owner. The breakout groups have given me more confidence and provided me with more tools to use when I go back to my practice. I'm looking forward to implementing some of these strategies!"
"We are so pleased that we chose to partner with Ideal Practices and their team. From our very first call with Jennifer to our vision call with Steve and Carolyn, and everyone in between: Jesse, Mike, Brian, Steve, John, Deana, Carol, Stacey, we can't thank them enough for supporting us every step of the way and guiding us through the process. Thank you for making our dream and vision a reality."
"Amazing services. Stephen's the best!!"
"Could I Have Done This Without Ideal Practices?"
Some dentists wonder if they really need a consultant. Here's what clients who asked that same question say now.
"You can DIY it and read and stress and open a practice by yourself or you can hire the folks at Ideal Practices, like a professional contractor, and have a better result faster and with less stress. They will run fast and work hard alongside you. You won't be disappointed."
"I am a go-getter, sure I could've done it myself, sure I would've been successful, BUT to what extent? They see in me and instill in me things I didn't know about myself."
"Would highly recommend Ideal! I couldn't have opened my practice without their help and they saved me a ton of money."
"Ideal practices saved me time and money in opening my practice. I couldn't imagine doing this process without them."
"What I first noticed is that prior to working with Jayme, banks were only willing to loan a certain amount to a new dentist. But working with Steven and Jayme, it was night and day. Banks started talking to us, and gave us money to build this practice."
"We love working with Ideal Practices and their clients! The dental startups we help who work with Ideal Practices are so much more prepared for ownership and growth. Their practices grow faster, the dentist is more prepared for ownership and the Ideal team is GOOD people."
"We couldn't have done it without Ideal Practices. They helped us every step of the way!"
"Great company. Love them and would recommend them to any dentist."
"Ideal Practices is an absolute must use for any startup dental practice! 10/10 recommend."
"Ideal Practices gives you the execution and heart to pull it off..."
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