Episode 3 - Navigating Your First Dental Practice Purchase with Marie Chatterley

Welcome to another episode of Just Say YES To Private Practice. I’m your host, Eric Chatterley, founder of CTC Pathways, where I help dental practice owners find more freedom and fulfillment in their journey. Today, we’re diving into the real-world experience of buying your own private practice—a move that’s exciting, sometimes overwhelming, but full of potential.Joining us is Marie Chatterley, a practice transition specialist from CTC Associates. Together, we’ll explore what it takes to successfully transition from an associate to an owner, what to look for in potential practices, how to assess risk, and why building the right relationships—from brokers to lenders—matters. Whether you’re only just considering ownership or actively looking for the perfect opportunity, this episode will give you practical insights, cautionary tales, and encouragement to confidently say YES to private practice.