EPISODE · Feb 28, 2024 · 40 MIN
Ep 21: Identifying Choke Points: Key to Business Success
from Success Strategies for Dental Practice Owners · host Stan Kinder
Eric Pastan is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the dental industry, having started his career by investing in and establishing a dental office in Boston. His perspective on consulting and investment banking services is shaped by his diverse experiences, including his role as the director of management consulting at Skytail, a boutique investment bank and consulting firm, and his successful expansion of his own dental practice to 45 locations across multiple states. Pastan emphasizes the importance of hiring professionals with industry-specific expertise and believes in a customized approach to consulting, introducing clients to multiple options that best fit their organization's goals and needs. He advocates for creating a team of third-party vendors to guide and support clients throughout the growth and scaling process, viewing consulting as a pathway to help entrepreneurial business owners achieve their desired goals and measure performance along the way. Skytail assists dental and aesthetics business owners in growing, scaling, and selling their businesses. Companies like Skytail specialize in helping businesses in specific industries navigate the complexities of growth, scaling, and eventual sale. Their expertise can be invaluable in achieving business success and maximizing valuation. Here’s what to expect this episode: Learn how to identify choke points and implement systems for success Create a culture of accountability and establish job descriptions Focus on building a strong business foundation and consistently analyze performance Engage legal representation experienced in transactions Hire professionals like lawyers and accountants for a smooth process Have a coach, consultant, or mentor outside the practice for a different perspective Connect with Cedric Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-pastan/ Connect with Stan Kinder: https://www.everythingdso.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eric Pastan is a seasoned professional with over two decades of experience in the dental industry, having started his career by investing in and establishing a dental office in Boston. His perspective on consulting and investment banking services is shaped by his diverse experiences, including his role as the director of management consulting at Skytail, a boutique investment bank and consulting firm, and his successful expansion of his own dental practice to 45 locations across multiple states. Pastan emphasizes the importance of hiring professionals with industry-specific expertise and believes in a customized approach to consulting, introducing clients to multiple options that best fit their organization's goals and needs. He advocates for creating a team of third-party vendors to guide and support clients throughout the growth and scaling process, viewing consulting as a pathway to help entrepreneurial business owners achieve their desired goals and measure performance along the way. Skytail assists dental and aesthetics business owners in growing, scaling, and selling their businesses. Companies like Skytail specialize in helping businesses in specific industries navigate the complexities of growth, scaling, and eventual sale. Their expertise can be invaluable in achieving business success and maximizing valuation. Here’s what to expect this episode: Learn how to identify choke points and implement systems for success Create a culture of accountability and establish job descriptions Focus on building a strong business foundation and consistently analyze performance Engage legal representation experienced in transactions Hire professionals like lawyers and accountants for a smooth process Have a coach, consultant, or mentor outside the practice for a different perspective Connect with Cedric Lewis: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eric-pastan/ Connect with Stan Kinder: https://www.everythingdso.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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