Transition Talk is a podcast about dental practice transitions. NDP managing partners Charles Loretto and Christy Ratcliff combine their expertise to provide guidance and tips and share real-life scenarios revolving around dental practice transitions. Originally created to help dental professionals navigate the sometimes-messy path to practice ownership, the podcast has evolved to cover the full life cycle of a dental practice and the different types of transitions along the way, from...
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Episode List

TT Ep 141 - Dealing with Burnout

Jan 13th, 2026 5:51 PM

For dentists, and especially practice owners, it’s not easy to wear all of the hats, day in and day out. From the daily grind, managing employees, and handling difficult patients, it can all lead to stress and exhaustion, which can eventually result in burnout. Christy and Charles pull from their own career experience and client stories to offer insight and tips for navigating burnout. Their key message: With the right tools and support, you can maintain a feeling of balance and positivity in your career.

TT Ep 140 - Valuation Intricacies, Multiple Industries

Dec 16th, 2025 7:00 PM

A valuation is more than applying a dollar amount to a business; it’s about thorough diligence and understanding the variables that tell the business’ story. Take a deep dive into this chapter as Valuation Manager Bryan Gooden helps break down the intricacies and offers his experience on valuations across multiple industries.

TT Ep 139 - The Specialty Start-Up

Nov 25th, 2025 8:52 PM

While start-up dental practices offer a blank slate to design the practice you’ve always envisioned, not having the built-in patient base and cash flow that a practice acquisition typically provides can be a big challenge. When it comes to specialty start-ups, this adds a different level of complexity. In this episode, we break down which specialties are in demand, which involve higher costs to launch, and which carry the most competitive pressure.

TT Encore Episode – "Don't Mess This Up" vs. "Buyer Beware" Opportunities

Nov 11th, 2025 6:00 PM

What factors make for a “Don’t Mess This Up” opportunity versus a “Buyer Beware” opportunity? This episode speaks to the buyers out there, helping to identify the differences between the right and wrong practice opportunity. Tune in as we take a look at the financials, doctor work, real estate, location and other aspects to consider as you explore different opportunities. This episode originally aired May 18, 2022.

TT Ep 138 - Retirement: The Next Chapter

Oct 29th, 2025 3:35 AM

Once you’ve sold your practice to a new owner, the reality of retirement can feel different than expected. With a lower income and a new routine, this next chapter can bring some uncertainty. Building a strategic plan can help you feel confident about the road ahead. Christy and Charles offer key considerations, from filling your time, budget management, tax planning strategies and more. GET MORE This blog provides a list of operational responsibilities to ensure the practice is ready for new ownership: https://bit.ly/47eyTu4.

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