Starting Up Resources

The Real Cost of Getting Your Med Spa Location Wrong (And How to Get It Right)

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Most med spa owners make their biggest mistake before they ever see their first patient. It’s not the equipment they buy. It’s not their service menu. It’s the location they choose and how they choose it. Todd Stanley recently joined the Aesthetic AF podcast to break down what actually matters when selecting a med spa […]

Why Your Practice Location Is the One Thing You Can’t Get Wrong

Picking a practice location isn't like buying equipment.

Insights from Max Burrows’ appearance on The Dental Marketer Podcast Picking a practice location isn’t like buying equipment. If you choose the wrong chairs, you can replace them in six months. But if you sign a 10-year lease in the wrong spot? You’re stuck watching competitors thrive while you struggle to fill your schedule. Max […]

Location Meets Luxury: The Foundation of Blue Lotus Aesthetics

For a luxury medspa offering everything from advanced laser treatments to hormone optimization, location can make or break success.

For a luxury MedSpa offering everything from advanced laser treatments to hormone optimization, location can make or break success. Sarah Files understood this when she began planning Blue Lotus Aesthetics and Wellness, a premium medical spa in Austin’s growing wellness sector. The Challenge of Finding the Right Space Like many MedSpa owners, Sarah faced the […]

Dental Real Estate Insurance You Need to Protect Your Investment

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Editor’s Note:  Dental real estate insurance?  What? Practice owners often know they’ll need malpractice insurance, but in truth, several other insurances protect a practice and position it for success.  One of those dental real estate insurance, and you’ll need it regardless of whether you lease or own.  In this article, our industry partners, Treloar and […]

From Associates to Owners: How Two Optometrists Built Their Dream Practice

When the doctors skipped buying an optometry practice in lieu of starting their own, they got the opportunity to hand select every thing that would go in their new practice, including technology and glasses styles.

We were really impressed with the kind of data and information we got whenever we approached Macie,” says Dr. Garza. “Not only did she consider what we wanted, but she also provided detailed demographics for the area. It would be a poor business decision to open within a mile of another office selling glasses. The analysis was comprehensive and exactly what we needed

Why Location Trumps Interest Rates in Dental Practice Success

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While interest rates on dental practice loans fluctuate and can be refinanced later, the location you choose is a commitment that typically lasts 10-15 years. Consider the dentist who paused her practice search due to high interest rates. Shortly after, her ideal location became available—and before the year ended, that space housed a thriving practice owned by someone else. The lesson? You can refinance a loan when rates improve, but you can’t go back in time to secure a missed location opportunity.

Why Laredo, Texas Could Be the Perfect Location for Your First Medical Practice

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A 2023 Community Health Needs Assessment revealed 34.8% of Laredo residents travel outside the city for healthcare services, with 46.2% leaving specifically for dental care.

Georgetown, Texas: An Emerging Opportunity for Healthcare Practices

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Georgetown, Texas has surged from 68,293 residents in 2020 to 104,721 in 2024—a remarkable 53.34% increase.

New Veterinary Hospital Breaks Ground in Buda’s Growing Healthcare Market

Groundbreaking Event Signals Beginning of Cutting-Edge Veterinary Practice Startup in Buda, TX

The new Buda Veterinary Care facility represents a significant expansion of veterinary services in the area, more than doubling the size of typical clinics in the region.

From Residency to Thriving Practice Owner: Dr. Brown’s Journey with PRG

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“You’re immediately confronted with a choice: join a large group offering an impressive salary but sacrificing autonomy, or take the leap into practice ownership. Large groups will show you huge numbers, but they dictate patient volume, work hours, and practice style. Some of my colleagues who chose that path now see 70 patients daily… Starting your own practice requires significant work, but it’s absolutely worth it.