Dental coach fast becoming the go-to speaker on the circuit

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Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning[/caption]Dentists, practice owners and practice managers are flocking to hear Andy McDougall from Spot On Business Planning speak about business planning and leadership – and you can too!
British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show
The leading dental business coach is set to speak at the British Dental Conference and Dentistry Show on 18th May at the NEC in Birmingham. He will reveal to delegates how to unlock the profits hidden away in their dental practices. Andy will demonstrate how understanding the behaviour of costs leads to more profitable ways of influencing them and will share the principles of how he doubles his clients’ profits every three years.Andy is not a textbook consultant; he has 40 years’ experience of how to apply the knowledge in a practical way. That’s why he is different – and why he is so in demand in the dental sector.
Leadership
Andy will once again be running his leadership course at the BDA. The course, on July 13th, titled ‘Leading the dental team’ is ideal for dental practice owners and dental practice managers. Attendees will be able to gain 6 3/4 hours of verifiable CPD from this one-day course that costs DCPs £95, BDA members £150 and non-members £195.This is your chance to hear about leadership from someone who has actually led lots of people through growth and change, to success. Previous attendees rated the course as follows:
- 100% of delegates rated Andy’ McDougall’s content as excellent or good (71% excellent and 29% good
- 100% of delegates rated Andy McDougall’s presentation as excellent or good (68% excellent and 32% good)
Click here for more information and to book.
Andy’s finance course offered twice due to demand
Due to popular demand the BDA is running Andy’s financial and business planning course twice this year. The first of the two-day courses took place in January (part one) and March (part two) and delegates were delighted with the course content. Those who missed it can join part one on October 19 and November 23 for part two.
Learn how to interpret your financial accounts and fully understand how your dental business is performing
This practical two-day course highlights what you don’t know about running a dental business, but really should!Whatever your objective – transforming poor performance, preparing for sale, or taking your business to the next level with a vision for expansion – the commercial techniques are the same and this hands on course will inform and prepare you. Reassess your direction, adapt to survive, gain motivation to implement change and ensure future prosperity.Please note: this course is delivered in two parts and participants are expected to attend both days.If you want to hear practical advice from someone who is qualified in theory and practice, book onto one of Andy’s courses now to hear an engaging, motivational and inspirational presenter talk practical advice, not flannel.
Our upcoming events
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BDA Setting up a dental practice
The BDA Setting up a dental practice in-person workshop is a great opportunity for you to gain invaluable support, advice and insider information from expert speakers, including Andy McDougall and Anne-Marie Houston, on how to set out on your own for the first time.

Planning your successful exit
Join industry experts & learn how to plan your successful exit at this free live event!
Enjoy an opportunity to join Andy McDougall & Anne-Marie Houston in person at a free event in Surrey in July for dentists keen to maximise their exit value and gain tips for a smoother sale.
Spot On Business Planning is joining Dental Practice Sale and AMG Wealth on Thursday, July 10 for the informative live event to help dentists plan their successful exit.
The three companies will address key areas of concern to practice owners leading up to a sale, the sale process itself and post-sale aspects.
One of our strategic partners, Dental Practice Sale, is a specialist dental broker with an expansive national network of contacts and a team whose pedigree encompasses some of the UK’s most important, prestigious and noteworthy dental business transactions. Collectively the team has decades of experience in valuing, buying and selling dental practices and utilises its vast knowledge to offer the best all-round service.
AMG Wealth is a chartered financial planning practice that delivers high calibre intergenerational financial planning advice. It develops close working relationships with clients to provide investment planning based on your personal priorities, such as keeping a good standard of living in retirement or protecting wealth for future generations.
- Learn how to maximise your exit value - what are the drivers?
- Understand the benefits of structuring your business ready for exit
- Determine the best point to exit
- Hear a personal account from a DPS client & practice seller
- Gain insights on the state of the market today
- Consider where your practice sits with the different buyers in the market
- Uncover the details in deal structures
- Be informed about the valuation process & how you can influence it
- Be aware of options pre sale such as EOT, Pre Sale Trusts, significant share holder exemption
- Transition into the next phase of life (if retirement, what you will do, having winter hobbies etc)
- Ensure you run out of life before running out of money (cash forecasting)
- Protect the estate for now and future generations
- Complimentary drinks and buffet from 6.30pm
The event at Brooklands Hotel in Weybridge starts at 6.30pm with drinks and includes a buffet.
Click here to reserve your space: https://www.dentalpracticesale.co.uk/events/evant-2?hsLang=en-gb

Spot On Business Mastery
Sign up for the Spot On Business Mastery (SOBM) 2025-26 programme.
Spot On Business Mastery provides you, the principal dentist, with the formula for running your dental business in a way that achieves your financial and lifestyle goals without you being the driving force.
Do you want to…
✅ Develop yourself as a business leader?
✅ Achieve the financial results you deserve?
✅ Enjoy a better work life balance?
Register your early interest now. Limited spaces available.
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