The Dentalpreneur Podcast: Behind the DSO Deals No One Talks About Publicly

In this episode, Brannon Moncrief returns to the Dentalpreneur podcast to unpack what’s really happening in the DSO market—from tightening deal structures and smarter buyers to the harsh reality that not every recap delivers. With over two decades in the game and 13 years leading McLerran & Associates, Brannon shares what makes a practice desirable in 2025 and why some of the biggest players in the space are hitting walls. Whether you’re a mid-career doc holding high EBITDA or just building toward scale, Brannon breaks down how private equity thinks, how deal terms have shifted, and how to avoid being locked into a losing outcome.