Michael Carroll and I met during the summer of 1977. I was in the process of finishing my general practice residency at the Palo Alto VA, while at the same time, starting private practice as an associate in Palo Alto. To begin working, my first task was to convert the equipment from stand-up to sit down dentistry. Understanding the timing and requirements associated with this project, Mike brought a banker to the VA with the appropriate paperwork, I signed, and the next thing I knew I had the money I needed to proceed. That was truly the beginning of not only an incredible professional relationship, but also one that has evolved into an equally long lasting friendship.
Over the next almost forty years I purchased seven practices-merging some and selling three. Mike was involved, and at my side throughout every purchase and sale. He was present in his capacity as a broker, but more importantly, as a trusted adviser. Throughout the years he has continued to offer sage advice, and to say that he has been a positive influence in my practice of thirty-five years of dentistry and the life of my family is an understatement.
Recently, I have had the pleasure of experiencing professional life with Mike in a different role. Eleven years ago I started my company, Transitions in Dentistry. As I have helped buyers transition into their new dental practices, I have worked with all of the dental practice brokers in the bay area. In my endeavors, I have found Mike’s hard work and passion on behalf of both buyers and sellers to be always thoughtful, consistent and professional.
MICHAEL CARROLL … BROKER, ADVISOR, FRIEND, PROFESSIONAL … THANK YOU FOR ALL!