# The Houlihan Group

> The Houlihan Group provides dental practice transition consulting for dentists buying or selling a practice in Michigan, with a focus on the right fit, practice goodwill, and continuity for patients and staff.

Founded in 2000 by Patrick W. Houlihan, DDS, the team includes Patrick Houlihan, Angel Klein, and Shawn DeHart. The firm represents either the seller or the buyer, never both in the same transaction.

Primary contact: Angel Klein, (248) 231-0176, angel@thehoulihangroup.com. The contact page lists each advisor’s direct phone number and email address.

The linked Markdown pages reflect the current website content. Practice listings distinguish for-sale opportunities from sold practices; availability and reported financial figures need confirmation with an advisor. Articles retain their original September 8, 2023 publication date and provide general educational information; lending and market conditions can change.

## Practice transitions

- [Home](https://thehoulihangroup.com/index.md): Buy or sell your Michigan dental practice with The Houlihan Group. More than 25 years of experience, 200+ practice sales, and a personal approach to the right fit.
- [Selling a dental practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/selling-a-dental-practice/index.md): Sell your dental practice with clarity and care. The Houlihan Group helps Michigan dentists understand practice value, find the right buyer, and protect their legacy.
- [Buying a dental practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/buying-a-dental-practice/index.md): Find your dental home in Michigan. Explore the buying process with The Houlihan Group, from practice fit and financial evaluation to due diligence and closing.
- [Practice listings](https://thehoulihangroup.com/listings/index.md): Explore Michigan dental practices for sale near Grand Ledge and in St. Clair County, Gladwin County, and the Lansing area. Contact The Houlihan Group.

## Team and contact

- [About the team](https://thehoulihangroup.com/about/index.md): Meet Patrick Houlihan, Angel Klein, and Shawn DeHart: Michigan dental transition advisors focused on honest guidance, practice goodwill, and the right fit.
- [Contact the advisors](https://thehoulihangroup.com/contact/index.md): Talk with Patrick Houlihan, Angel Klein, or Shawn DeHart about buying or selling a Michigan dental practice. Call Angel at (248) 231-0176.

## Articles

- [Article library](https://thehoulihangroup.com/articles/index.md): Practical perspectives from Dr. Patrick Houlihan on buying and selling dental practices, practice valuation, financing, DSOs, associates, and finding the right fit.
- [How to Calculate the Value of a Dental Practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/how-to-calculate-the-value-of-a-dental-practice/index.md): Understand why practice value depends on more than collections, and how profit, location, patient relationships, and market conditions influence a sale.
- [“Fit” and Why It Is So Important in Dental Transitions](https://thehoulihangroup.com/fit-and-why-is-it-so-important-in-dental-transitions/index.md): Learn how alignment in clinical approach, patient care, staff relationships, and practice culture helps protect goodwill during a dental transition.
- [Financing the Purchase of a Dental Practice](https://thehoulihangroup.com/financing-the-purchase-of-a-dental-practice/index.md): Prepare for dental practice financing by understanding lender evaluation, financial documents, loan costs, and the conditions that must be met before closing.
- [DSOs, the Good, the Bad, and the Enticing](https://thehoulihangroup.com/dsos-the-good-the-bad-and-the-enticing/index.md): Look beyond a DSO offer’s headline price to understand cash at closing, employment commitments, performance conditions, equity, and your future role.
- [Do I Need Professional Help to Sell My Dental Practice?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/do-i-need-professional-help-to-sell-my-dental-practice/index.md): Understand the work involved in a dental practice sale and the questions to ask when choosing a transition consultant and dental transaction attorney.
- [Why Is It So Hard to Find a Good Dental Practice to Buy?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/why-is-it-so-hard-to-find-a-good-dental-practice-to-buy/index.md): Explore how location preferences, competition, advisor relationships, and preparation influence the search for a dental practice that fits your goals.
- [Why Can’t I Find an Associate to Buy My Practice?](https://thehoulihangroup.com/why-cant-i-find-an-associate-to-buy-my-practice/index.md): Consider how income, ownership goals, location, and the proposed timetable affect an associate-to-owner succession plan for your dental practice.