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The Advisor's Table
The Advisor’s Table is the podcast for healthcare owners and entrepreneurs navigating business transitions. Each episode brings insider perspectives, expert interviews, real-world success stories, and practical guidance to help you confidently prepare for growth, partnerships, or the sale of your business.
Hosted by trusted M&A professional at 7 Pillars, Brian Christensen, this show aims to guide you through the complex transition process with clarity, insight, and actionable advice.
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Episodes
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Common Legal Mistakes That Can Complicate a Sale (with Dental & Medical Counsel)
The decisions you make today can have a significant impact on your options, negotiating position, and eventual outcome when it's time to transition your…
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When is the Right Time to Expand Your Practice (with Dentist Advisors)
Many practice owners think they're ready to expand by adding another location when they're busy, but the real question is whether they've maximized what they…
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Private Equity vs. Doctor-to-Doctor: Which Path Is Right for You?
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to a successful transition, it’s important to understand two of the most popular paths and how one might work for…
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Healthcare M&A Market: Q3 2026 Update
Should you wait for the market to improve before you consider a transition? Or can the right opportunity still exist in a changing market? In this short…
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Inside Veterinary Practice Ownership: What Owners Need to Know for Future Growth
In today’s evolving veterinary landscape, the growth decisions veterinary practice owners make today can have significant impact on their future options. In…
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The Hidden Players: Understanding Private Equity in Healthcare
In a healthcare M&A transition, most practices don’t sell to private equity, yet private equity often plays a role behind the healthcare organizations (i.e…
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Why Dr. Ben Fishbein Partnered with a DSO Earlier Than Most
Selling a practice is rarely top of mind for younger owners, who are typically focused on establishing their careers and growing their business. But what if…
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Building, Scaling, and Transitioning an Emerging DSO
For many CEOs, a successful transition isn't just about finding the right partner. It's about leading through uncertainty, balancing the expectations of…
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Improving Clinical Inefficiencies with Spear Education
The biggest obstacles to practice growth aren't always external. In many practices, they're hidden in the everyday inefficiencies that slow down teams, create…
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Inside Dental Leadership Lab Dallas: What It Takes to Build a Scalable Emerging DSO
Some of the most valuable conversations in dentistry don't happen from a stage. They take place around a table. 7 Pillars brought together practice leaders…
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Healthcare M&A Market: Q2 2026 Update
Today's market rewards preparation more than timing. In this quarterly bonus episode, Michael and Brian explore the latest healthcare M&A trends, from private…
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The Right Time to Sell Your Business with Dentist Advisors
When your practice is your largest asset and reflects decades of dedication, deciding when to transition can feel just as emotional as it is financial. Brian…
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Common Financial Mistakes During a Deal with CWA
Many doctors spend years building a successful practice but enter a transaction without fully understanding the decisions that can impact their long-term…
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Investing for a Better Deal Outcome with Bernstein
“Wealth creation starts well before the transaction. If everything is tied to one asset, your timing gets dictated by market conditions, buyers’ interest, or…
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Tax-Loss Harvesting After a Liquidity Event with Earned
Few business owners take the time to plan for the tax impact after a deal closes. In this episode of The Advisor’s Table, Brian and Michael sit down with…
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Building the Right Advisory Team Before a Business Transition
When preparing for a healthcare practice or business transition, many owners focus primarily on finding the right buyer or maximizing their valuation. But a…
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HR Red Flags That Can Derail a Deal with HR for Health
While HR regulations can feel seemingly minor, they can reveal deeper operational gaps during a transition, turning small oversights into deal delays or even…
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Navigating a Business Transition: The 7 Pillars That Drive Smart Decisions
Navigating a practice or business transition isn’t just a financial decision, but a deeply personal one with lasting impact. In this episode of The Advisor’s…
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Dental Marketing That Truly Fuels Growth with HIP Creative
Many practice owners invest in dental marketing expecting it to drive growth, but what happens when the leads don’t turn into actual patients? In this episode…
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Healthcare M&A Market: Q1 2026 Update
In this quarterly bonus episode, we break down the latest trends shaping the healthcare M&A market. While healthcare M&A activity remains strong, buyers are…
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How Valuations Actually Work
Why is it important to start thinking about a valuation even if you’re unsure about selling? Understanding the value of your business early can help you plan…
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How Dental Practice Owners Can Increase Profitability with ELITE Dental Alliance
In this episode of The Advisor’s Table, we explore how dental practice owners can reduce costs, improve operational efficiency, and strengthen their practices…
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Why Should I Hire an M&A Advisor?
Are you thinking about selling your business or partnering with a strategic buyer but unsure where to start? In this episode of The Advisor’s Table, we answer…
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Healthcare Business Services M&A in 2026 (Part Three)
Behind every healthcare provider is a network of businesses that help make care possible. In the final part of this series, we focus on the businesses that…
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Healthcare M&A in 2026: Beyond Dentistry (Part Two)
With the right market insight, business owners can plan strategically for what’s ahead, whether it’s growth, a practice transition or another goal in mind. In…
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Dental M&A in 2026 (Part One)
Even if you’re not considering selling or transitioning your business right now, staying informed about the market can be a powerful strategic advantage. In…
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What is The Advisor's Table?
Welcome to The Advisor’s Table. In our very first episode, we take a moment to introduce our hosts, talk about what we’re passionate about, and give you a…