Austin Hair, real estate strategist and former professional wakeboarder turned DSO site selection expert, destroys the biggest wealth myth in dentistry: "Renting is throwing money away." The reality? Premature real estate ownership is killing DSO growth, trapping practices in the "dark tunnel" of 3-8 locations, and costing operators millions in missed opportunities - all while DSOs sit in receivership because they prioritized being landlords over being dentists.

Key Revelations:

• The "dark tunnel": 3-8 locations is where most DSOs fail - they can't get capital because they're over-leveraged in real estate

• Success leaves clues: The top 3 DSOs all prioritize retail locations - visibility beats cheap rent every time

• If you're hell-bent on buying, you'll miss out on great locations that are only available for lease

• Brand visibility matters more than cheap rent - if nobody drives by your location, you're invisible

The Real Estate Trap That's Strangling DSO Growth

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"When a DSO is struggling with insurance reimbursements, what's one financial strategy to ease the cash crunch?"

Ken's answer: Double down on accounts receivable NOW. Most practices are sitting on uncollected revenue - patients who'll pay if you just send a notification, claims you haven't submitted yet. Focus here first before you panic about the insurance delay. It's the fastest way to accelerate collections and weather the storm.

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