Brian Colao: The New Rules for DSO Growth and Exit Planning

In this episode of The Close, Craig Castelli sits down with Brian Colao, member and director of Dykema’s Dental Service Organization Industry Group, to discuss the evolution of the DSO Conference, the current state of dental M&A, and what it will take for organizations to stand out in today’s market. Brian shares his perspective on private equity headwinds, opportunities for new capital, and how AI and technology are becoming key differentiators for dental groups preparing for growth or sale. See the full episode page and read the transcript here: https://caberhill.com/podcast/brian-c... The Close M&A Podcast brings business owners, investors, and executives expert insight into buying, selling, and valuing companies in the middle market. Hosted by Craig Castelli, Founder & CEO of Caber Hill Advisors. Listen on: Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/10cSTQP... Follow Caber Hill Advisors on LinkedIn for updates:   / caber-hill-advisors   Chapters: 00:00 - Introduction 03:22 - DSO Conference Origins 07:00 - Conference Highlights 11:46 - Dental M&A Market 16:23 - Private Equity Headwinds 22:23 - Market Opportunities 23:59 - AI in Dentistry 28:02 - Technology Adoption 30:36 - Sale Differentiators