The Allure of Buying a Marketplace Business
Zach Smith bought a 30-year-old membership business that connects patients with dentists to return it to former glory.
Topics in Zach’s interview:
His exit from Uber
Difficulty of starting a marketplace business
When spreadsheets meet reality
Buying a shrinking business
Going with a stock sale instead of asset sale
Current problems with dental insurance plans
How American Dental Care differs from insurance
The view from the bottom of the J curve
His plan to grow all sides of the marketplace
Forgoing an SBA/bank loan
References and how to contact Zach:
American Dental Care
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