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Silver Acquisition Program

Have you acquired an existing practice?

The Silver Acquisition Program is a streamlined plan tailored for dentists seeking guidance during the acquisition process. We understand that navigating this exciting but challenging period can be overwhelming, especially when juggling everyday activities. Our experienced team at Gene St. Louis Consulting guides you every step of the way, ensuring a seamless transition and optimizing success. With a focus on staff and patient retention, we provide a proven roadmap to help you take the existing practice from good to great while achieving your unique vision, without overwhelming the team with sudden changes.

How we help

Patient Advocacy

Patient Advocacy

We empower your team to become patient advocates, fostering strong relationships and enhancing patient loyalty through personalized care and attention.

Communication Skills

Communication Skills

Our training focuses on developing your team's active listening, empathy, and problem-solving abilities to improve patient interactions and create a positive practice environment.

SWOT

SWOT

Through our in-depth SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, and Threats) analysis, we identify key areas for improvement and develop targeted strategies to capitalize on opportunities and mitigate potential risks.

Action Plan

Action Plan

Our experts craft a customized, prioritized Action Plan that outlines specific steps and timelines to guide your team in implementing necessary changes and optimizing practice performance.

Program
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Start

Prior to closing on the practice, we offer unlimited telephone and email support. Our team will review your timeline and activities to ensure a seamless acquisition, provide questionnaires for team members regarding the previous owner, systems, and office environment. We'll also assist in creating a Transition Letter to inform patients of the upcoming changes.

Month 1

Our initial on-site visit spans four days. We meet with you to review team questionnaires and personality profiles the evening before the visit. During the four days, we conduct an in-depth analysis and implement business systems. The second day is training with staff and the office is closed to patients. Day three is one-on-one training with individual staff members. Day four the office is closed in the afternoon for a wrap-up of the week. We deliver a 30-day action plan and a comprehensive Practice Analysis Report within three weeks of the visit.

Month 2

We conduct one-on-one team meetings via video conferencing and provide a 30-day action plan to maintain progress and address any challenges.

Months 3-5

We hold monthly video conference coaching sessions with you and your team, focusing on progress monitoring, implementation updates, overhead analysis, and fee analysis to ensure continued growth and optimization.

Month 6

We review the progress of systems and implementation, evaluate the Action Plan, and discuss next steps for the practice to maintain momentum and achieve long-term success.

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What's the difference between the Silver and Gold Acquisition programs?

The Silver and Gold Acquisition Programs differ in their duration and depth of support. The Gold program is a comprehensive 12-month plan with more extensive on-site visits and ongoing coaching, while the Silver program is a targeted 6-month plan designed to provide focused guidance and support in key areas of practice growth and optimization.

How can I benefit from consulting services as a dentist and practice owner?

As a dentist and practice owner, consulting services can help you navigate the complexities of running a successful dental practice. By working with experienced consultants who understand the unique challenges and opportunities in the dental industry, you can gain valuable insights, strategies, and tools to optimize your operations, enhance patient experiences, and achieve sustainable growth. Consulting services can help you identify areas for improvement, develop actionable plans, and provide ongoing support and accountability to ensure you reach your goals, so you can focus on providing top-notch care to your patients.

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What clients have to say

We cannot speak highly enough about the exceptional service provided by Gene and her team during our dental office transition. From the moment we engaged her services, we totally knew we were in expert hands.

Gene brought a level of expertise and understanding that exceeded our expectations. Her deep knowledge of dental practice management and the intricacies of transitioning made the entire process smooth and efficient. She took the time to listen to our concerns, understand our goals, and tailor her recommendations to suit our specific needs. She even found things that the previous practice owner neglected to mention in our initial contract!

Dr. Kamile Lim & Dr. Nashwa Elrashidy
Diablo Dental Group

If you are hesitant at all or don’t know who to choose as your dental consultant, look no further! As I began my start-up children’s dental practice, Gene St. Louis has been an integral part of my journey, growing and teaching me things I never knew I needed to know. She carries a wealth of knowledge and connections. She will help you to establish systems and guide you towards bring the vision you’ve carried into a reality. Gene was with me and for me through the joyous and tough times. She will fight FOR you and help push you towards your success. She continues to be my go to person when I have questions, and she ALWAYS makes herself available. Gene St. Louis and her team will be the best investment you've made for yourself!

Dr. Brittany Su
General Dentist-Pediatric Focus- Reseda, CA

I wanted to take a moment to express my sincerest gratitude for your invaluable contributions and support throughout the past year. Your expertise, dedication, and professionalism have truly made a difference in my practice, and I am deeply thankful for all the hard work you and your team have put in. Your insights and guidance have been instrumental in achieving our goals and overcoming various challenges [...] Thank you once again for your outstanding support and collaboration over the past year.

Dr. Tommy Duong
Rivanna Dental Care

I had an outstanding experience with Gene! Gene's expertise and support was critical in my journey of building a start-up and transitioning to practice ownership and management. She has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the process and has made herself readily available for any and all questions that have come up. Gene has also provided an encyclopedic quantity of written practice management materials, which are of the highest quality. Countless times, she has steered me in the right direction, and saved me copious amounts of time and money. I highly recommend Gene and her team!

Dr. Natalia Rozenfeld
General Dentist- Scottsdale, AZ

I am collaborating with Gene on my pediatric dental start-up, she has been absolutely phenomenal throughout this journey. From guiding me and ensuring I don't overlook any crucial steps, to offering valuable recommendations for every aspect required for a successful start-up, to being readily available to answer my late-night texts and calls and providing reassurance. Working with Gene and her team has been a great experience, and I highly recommend them to anyone in a similar venture.

Dr. Yamila Garber
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry- Hallandale Beach, FL.

We had the pleasure of working with Gene St. Louis Consulting and I cannot recommend their services highly enough! Their expertise in the industry was evident from the very beginning, and their personalized approach to us was exactly what we needed. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and goals and provided us with practical, effective solutions that helped us start our own practice. Their guidance and support were invaluable, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and professional consultant.

Dr. Babak Javidi & Dr. Azar Parsafar
Pediatric Dentist & General Dentist

Gene and her team are fantastic. She helped me start my endodontic practice and was a wonderful resource. I was prepared and able to establish a dream practice with her help. Gene is one of the best in dental--she was available anytime I needed her advice and help. Molly and Paige are wonderful as well and everyone truly cares about my practice and me. I cannot say enough good things about this consulting group! It is the best decision I made to use Gene and her team in my start-up. I could not be as successful right away without them. Using GSL Consulting is worth the expense. If you are planning to start a dental practice, you need to be using Gene!

Katie Kickertz

My wife started her dental office about a year ago and Gene has been super helpful from day 1. She has all the answers and knows the “behind the scenes” of all the players. It’s refreshing to have someone in your corner.

Most of the vendors are getting a cut for every referral they make, so you don’t know if a vendor is legitimately good or if your referral is getting a kickback. Gene doesn’t accept kickbacks, so if she refers to a vendor (there will be a lot of them!!) you know they are the best!!!

We call her the Godmother of the office because we call her in a panic constantly!!

Naveen Jethwani
Trooth and Smiles-General Dentist Irvine, CA

"Gene St. Louis Dental Consultant Company, led by the remarkable Gene St. Louis and Paige Marshall, are an absolute game-changer in the dental industry. Gene and Paige  bring a wealth of knowledge, experience, and innovation to every consultation, and their passion for helping dental practices thrive is truly inspiring. I value Gene St. Louis's unique perspective and unwavering support in navigating the challenges of our field. Her tailored strategies have revolutionized the way I approach patient care, practice management, and professional growth. The impact of their guidance is evident in the success and satisfaction of our practice. With Gene St. Louis consultants at the helm, I have full confidence that our practice is on the path to continued success. Thank you, Gene St. Louis Dental Consultant Company, for your exceptional service and commitment to excellence!

Kristy Young

As a dentist navigating the transition after our retiring partner left, we knew we needed to overhaul our systems and improve efficiencies, but we had no idea where to start. Overwhelmed and drowning in busy work, we sought the expertise of Gene St Louis Consulting. From the moment we met Gene and Paige, we knew they were the key to achieving our goals. Their confidence was contagious, making it easy to trust them immediately.

Dr. Katie Stewart
SDY Dental Bismark, ND

What clients have to say

If you are hesitant at all or don’t know who to choose as your dental consultant, look no further! As I began my start-up children’s dental practice, Gene St. Louis has been an integral part of my journey, growing and teaching me things I never knew I needed to know. She carries a wealth of knowledge and connections. She will help you to establish systems and guide you towards bring the vision you’ve carried into a reality. Gene was with me and for me through the joyous and tough times. She will fight FOR you and help push you towards your success. She continues to be my go to person when I have questions, and she ALWAYS makes herself available. Gene St. Louis and her team will be the best investment you've made for yourself!

Dr. Brittany Su
Dr. Brittany Su
General Dentist-Pediatric Focus- Reseda, CA

I had an outstanding experience with Gene! Gene's expertise and support was critical in my journey of building a start-up and transitioning to practice ownership and management. She has a wealth of knowledge on all aspects of the process and has made herself readily available for any and all questions that have come up. Gene has also provided an encyclopedic quantity of written practice management materials, which are of the highest quality. Countless times, she has steered me in the right direction, and saved me copious amounts of time and money. I highly recommend Gene and her team!

Dr. Natalia Rozenfeld
Dr. Natalia Rozenfeld
General Dentist- Scottsdale, AZ

I am collaborating with Gene on my pediatric dental start-up, she has been absolutely phenomenal throughout this journey. From guiding me and ensuring I don't overlook any crucial steps, to offering valuable recommendations for every aspect required for a successful start-up, to being readily available to answer my late-night texts and calls and providing reassurance. Working with Gene and her team has been a great experience, and I highly recommend them to anyone in a similar venture.

Dr. Yamila Garber
Dr. Yamila Garber
Growing Smiles Pediatric Dentistry- Hallandale Beach, FL.

We had the pleasure of working with Gene St. Louis Consulting and I cannot recommend their services highly enough! Their expertise in the industry was evident from the very beginning, and their personalized approach to us was exactly what we needed. They took the time to understand our unique challenges and goals and provided us with practical, effective solutions that helped us start our own practice. Their guidance and support were invaluable, and we are grateful to have had the opportunity to work with such a knowledgeable and professional consultant.

Dr. Babak Javidi & Dr. Azar Parsafar
Dr. Babak Javidi & Dr. Azar Parsafar
Pediatric Dentist & General Dentist

My wife started her dental office about a year ago and Gene has been super helpful from day 1. She has all the answers and knows the “behind the scenes” of all the players. It’s refreshing to have someone in your corner.

Most of the vendors are getting a cut for every referral they make, so you don’t know if a vendor is legitimately good or if your referral is getting a kickback. Gene doesn’t accept kickbacks, so if she refers to a vendor (there will be a lot of them!!) you know they are the best!!!

We call her the Godmother of the office because we call her in a panic constantly!!

Naveen Jethwani
Naveen Jethwani
Trooth and Smiles-General Dentist Irvine, CA