I bring over two decades of unwavering dedication and expertise in the dental industry to the table. My journey in dentistry has been nothing short of diverse, encompassing an array of clinical and operational roles – ranging from dental hygienist to practice manager. However, what truly sets me apart is my unique perspective, gained from being an integral part of assisting my own dentist with his transition from the inside.
My passion lies in helping fellow dentists extract the maximum value from their practices – an investment that goes far beyond mere finances. I know firsthand not just the financial investment, but also the mental and emotional investments as well as the familial stakes involved in building your practice to what it is today.
My goal is clear: to be your trusted advisor on this journey. With a deep-seated commitment to ensuring that every transitioning doctor and their staff navigate this process smoothly and emerge with the best possible outcome, I am here to provide unparalleled support and insight.
I enjoy hiking and traveling with my husband – lots of places still on the bucket list! We have two grown children that we always look forward to spending time with. We are an FSU household and love attending sporting events. GO NOLES! In fact, our daughter just became a fourth-generation Seminole grad and is pursuing a career in anesthesiology. We are so proud of our son and his successes as a roofing contractor and business owner. Health and fitness are huge priorities in our lives. I also enjoy giving of my time and volunteering at our local animal shelter where we adopted our dog, Bruin.
I had a wonderful experience with my purchase transition. Alisa Shoaf was nothing but excellent. I couldn’t recommend her enough. Thank you for helping make my practice purchase dreams come true.
Jessica Proctor, D.M.D. – Buyer
Jacksonville, FLI initially contacted Henry Schein for a practice valuation and I soon realized there was more to selling a practice than I imagined, even when I already had a buyer. Alisa Shoaf was my Schein practice transition representative. Her experience and competence in managing the transition were both obvious and much appreciated. She kept me informed throughout the process and was always available to answer any questions I had. She even made two trips to North Carolina for in-person meetings. Most important, while she dealt with lenders, attorneys and CPAs, I was able to focus on practicing dentistry right up to the day of the sale. I highly recommend Alisa and Henry Schein for anyone transitioning a practice.
Kenneth Auman, D.D.S. – Seller
Lexington, NCThe overall process was stressful to me having never gone through anything like this, a transition, but Alisa made things go smoothly thus eliminating much of the stress. She would always return calls, texts at any time on short notice relieving some of the stress. She was great. She had to, at times, push the buyer and his attorney to meet deadlines and she was very good at that. Also, she found an excellent transition attorney for me. I think Alisa made the transition as painless as possible. I would rank Henry Schein and Alisa at the top of Transition Specialists.
Dean Simmons – Seller
Mt. Airy, NCI first found out about the practice for sale through a flyer that a dentist sent my way. They knew I was looking to open an endo practice. I reached out to Alisa for more information about the practice and she got back to me right away. Initially there were other buyers but luckily I was able to sign a letter of intent and proceed with viewing the practice and making an offer. Alisa helped recommend financial institutions that could work with our short time frame and was always quick to respond and get me the information, as I needed it for due diligence. I was impressed by the quickness of her communication and willingness to be flexible to work on nights/weekends to help facilitate the process.
Happy York County Buyer
Fort Mill, SCMrs. Alisa Shoaf was a great person to work with throughout this transition. She is a very professional, knowledgeable, prompt, enthusiastic, and detailed-oriented person to work with. I would definitely and highly recommend her for transitioning a practice, whether selling or buying it.
Happy York County Seller
Fort Mill, SCSelling my dental practice after 47 years of building it was indeed a life changing event. It had the potential of sending me into depression due to the highs and lows that occurred almost daily as I was going through the process. What saved me was the guidance and professional attention given to my sale by Alisa Shoaf representing Henry Schein Transitions. She was at all times upbeat and even tempered which offset the mood swings I was going through. Because of Alisa, I was able to get what I thought was a fair sale for the practice under my terms. But more importantly, she has become a good friend. I would highly recommend Alisa for anyone contemplating the sale of their dental practice. I am happy to share my experience with anyone contemplating listing their practice with Henry Schein Transitions and Alisa Shoaf.
James F. Walton III, D.D.S. – Seller
Tallahassee, FLSimply put, Alisa Shoaf is effective. I can’t imagine how difficult my recent purchase would have been without her diligent attention to every detail. Her knowledge is impressive and her resources were invaluable. From financing to legal, I never missed a beat and we closed this deal well within my desired timeframe. I’m thankful for the Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions group, but I am super grateful for Alisa. I may not be a big part of her success story, but her efforts will be a big part of mine. Thank you, Alisa.
Dr. David Cardman – Buyer
Tallahassee, FLI would highly recommend the Henry Schein Practice Transitions Group to handle your practice sale and transition. I initially tried to list my practice myself and then tried an online service that utilizes electronic questionnaires as its sole method of identifying candidates. What I came to realize was that it is difficult to attract good candidates without an established broker and personalized service. The sale/transition process was much more complicated than I realized and just got more complicated the closer we got to closing. My broker agent, Alisa Shoaf, was able to orchestrate banks, three attorneys, and the buyer and seller to successfully bring this transaction to the table on time. I would say that it would have been extremely difficult if not impossible to navigate the legal issues and challenging to satisfy the seller’s financial institution without professional brokerage guidance. Even though Alisa was located three hours away she would not hesitate to make the trip for a one-day meeting. She did so many times during the process in order to add the personalized service that a practice transition needs and deserves.
Dr. Mike Papadelias – Seller
Pensacola, FLI purchased my first practice near the end of 2022 in Pensacola Florida. Alisa Shoaf was the broker representing the practice. She did a great job communicating with the seller and getting me everything I needed to complete the bank financing as well as the purchase agreement. The transaction went really smoothly! She was very helpful throughout the process. I would recommend Alisa if you are looking to buy or sell a practice in north Florida!
John Ledford, D.M.D. – Buyer
Pensacola, FLI cannot say enough positive things about Alisa Shoaf. Her knowledge, professionalism, discretion, determination and patience throughout the entire process – from appraisal through negotiations, all the way to closing – made what could have been a tedious and unpleasant process much smoother than I could have imagined.
Seller
Tallahassee, FL