Rich Nicely has spent over 20 years helping dentists in Texas get maximum value when selling their practices. As the founder of Texas Practice Transitions, he has guided hundreds of dental practice owners through one of the most important financial decisions of their lives, and helped them prepare for what comes after the sale.
In this episode, Rich shares the framework he’s developed for helping practice owners think about their exit long before they’re ready to sell, what buyers actually look for, and how to structure a transition that sets both the seller and the buyer up for success.
About Rich Nicely
Rich Nicely is the founder of Texas Practice Transitions, a firm specializing in buying and selling dental practices across Texas. With over 20 years of experience and hundreds of successful transactions, Rich is one of the most trusted names in dental practice sales. He holds five-star reviews on Google and helps practice owners at every stage, whether they’re planning a future exit, buying their first practice, or navigating retirement.
What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- When to start thinking about selling your dental practice, and why most dentists wait too long
- What buyers look for when evaluating a dental practice acquisition
- How to maximize the value of your practice before going to market
- The most common mistakes dentists make when selling, and how to avoid them
- What life after the sale really looks like and how to plan for the transition
- How Rich structures deals to protect both sellers and buyers
About the Second Bite Show
The Second Bite Show is hosted by Clayton Turner, entrepreneur, investor, and founder of Leedly. Each episode features raw, unfiltered conversations with 7, 8, and 9-figure founders about what it really takes to build, scale, and exit a business.



