Testimonials
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As a first-time buyer, I had LOTS of questions. It’s apparent that Gary has seen it all; he was able to answer every question quickly, calmly, and completely. Through several small and some bigger complications, Gary kept us on track. Thanks so much again for all your help.
John Bui, OD (Buyer)
Cupertino, California
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We couldn’t have sold our practice without Gray’s knowledge and expertise. We considered Gary the quarterback of our sales team in being able to deal with both sides of the field with both teams. There were a few hiccups along the way that Gary could smooth over to make everything work out. The price we settled on for the final sale was a bit below what we were hoping for, but to be able to sell both our practice and the associated real estate was a great relief that lifted a huge burden off of our shoulders. Thanks again for all your help.
Tom Borsky, OD (Seller)
Grass Valley, California
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Selling a practice is very stressful; however, Gary, with his calm, collected demeanor, made the transaction (both buying and selling) virtually stress-free. Remarkably, the whole process, including applying for bank financing, took less than 6 months. Gary “held my hand” and calmed me down. He was my rock to lean on throughout the whole process. He addressed all my questions and concerns by cell, text and email. I could not have gone through this big transition without Gary’s support and wealth of resources. Thank you very much, Gary!
Connie Wang, OD (Seller)
Concord, California
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Manmeet “Manny” Chatha, OD (Buyer)
Concord, California
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Paymaun Asnaashari, OD (First Time Buyer)
Sacramento, California
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This was the second practice that Gary Ware has helped me purchase. He is knowledgeable, honest, and he gets the job done. He has a way of communicating with both buyers and sellers that keeps everyone calm and focused. From experience I know that a practice transaction can be both emotional and challenging. Gary has the skill necessary to navigate the process and I highly recommend him.
Gary Strickland, OD (Second Time Buyer)
Ventura, California
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Honestly Gary, I couldn’t have done it without you, and I feel like this will truly change my life. Thank you so much!
Jerry Wintrob, OD (Consulting Client)
Accord, New York
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You are a wellspring of information. Very impressed! It has been the best money I have ever spent for advice.
Robert Barr, DVM (Practice of Teresa Liu, OD), Seller
Palo Alto, California
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We thank you for all your help! You are awesome and we will continue to refer colleagues to you.
(Name withheld)
Two-time Ophthalmology Buyer
Thank you for all your time and help with my practice sale. It was really great working with you and I will surely recommend you to my colleagues. Your knowledge, experience, and insight are top notch!
Juliet Tsai, OD (Seller)
Near Pasadena, California
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Thank you for the hard work and sound advice.
Linn Hong, OD (Seller)
San Jose, California
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Ethical, results-oriented and experienced. These are the words I would use to describe Gary’s brokerage practice. With my retirement came the close of nearly three generations – over 150 – years of practicing optometry in my family. I interviewed multiple firms to represent my practice’s legacy and chose Gary to help guide the transaction, in part, due to his frank advice and “I’ll do what I say I’ll do” mentality. I would refer Gary to any person looking for business transaction representation in my field.
O. Joseph Bebber, OD (Seller)
Lakewood, Colorado
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What an interesting (to say the least) and difficult process. Our buyer wasn’t the easiest. She hired an attorney. She hired a consultant. She didn’t trust Gary. The process became adversarial right away. All the while, Gary remained steady and continued to provide both parties with balanced advice. Over time, the attorney and the consultant fell by the wayside and Gary managed to get the transaction through to completion. We kidded that he was also my shrink, calming me down whenever necessary. I highly recommend Practice Consultants for any seller and for any buyer open to honest advice.
Vy Mai, OD (Seller)
San Leandro, California
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Thank you for all your help, expertise, and guiding us through the process. Because of you, [the Buyer] and I managed to do this without attorneys. It has been a remarkable fit.
Robert Anderson, MD Ophthalmology (Seller)
Greenbrae, California
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I so appreciate how you masterfully crafted a business contract for the sale of my moderate size general practice in spite of the fact that it was not generating a large fee for you. My situation was not typical, as you know, because I was maintaining my vision therapy and neuro visual rehabilitation practice, and you were able to deliver an equitable and novel way to split up my practice and successfully make both the buyer and myself happy with the arrangement. I would be happy to speak with a potential client of yours about our very positive experiences with you.
Robin Sapossnek, OD, FCOVD, FNORA (Seller)
Jenkintown, Pennsylvania
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THANK YOU for all your help… Your timeliness and perseverance to provide the information was INVALUABLE. I am available if you ever need to refer a prospective client and they’d like to talk with someone with a 100% positive experience, and we’ve worked together several times.
Larry Harrison, OD (Consulting Client; Repeat Client)
San Anselmo, California
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It was a long haul of more than two years, but Gary was persistent and hung in there with me. Throughout, Gary somehow remained patient trying to educate skittish potential buyers and dealing with “know it all” bargain hunters. We saw several potential buyers who couldn’t “pull the trigger.” Gary kept telling me that the right buyer would appear and, finally, that happened. Then Gary led us through the intricacies of transferring a business. To sum it all up, professionalism is the word that fits.
Richard Barteldt, OD (Seller)
Springfield, Ohio
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Competence, Commitment, Character. I have used Gary three times in the last ten years for two sales, and one practice evaluation after the death of my partner. No matter what the situation or dilemma, Gary has encountered it before and can advise you appropriately. Whether it takes two months or two years to sell a practice, you get his best effort. If you’re a buyer, Gary knows favorable lenders to deal with, which can save you time, money and anxiety. His knowledge of contracts and leases can eliminate the need for an attorney. Most importantly Gary has the integrity to represent BOTH the buyer and the seller. Gary does his best to put together the right buyer with the right practice. Gary puts the long-term interests of the buyer and seller ahead of his own immediate interests. Everyone wins.
James Tatum, OD (Seller, Repeat Client)
Rancho Cucamonga, California
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I am happy to have worked with Practice Consultants on the recent purchase of my practice. Gary Ware is professional and was always available throughout the whole process. He is great at explaining what needs to be done, keeps both the buyer and seller on track and informed, and helps make the transaction as smooth as possible. Even on the financing part he has a good choice of banks who really make happen. The transition was smooth and the checklist given by Gary was really helpful. We highly recommend using Gary and Practice Consultants to buy your next practice.
Joanne Kim, OD, and Diego Kim (Buyer)
Rancho Cucamonga, California
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Without your help, I would never have made it through the financial, business, nor emotional aspects of the sale of my practice. Dealing with prospective buyers would have been impossible and stressful without your direct involvement. I never had to prompt you to follow through on any aspect of the sale. You were on top of, if not ahead of the curve from a business point of view. You never hesitated to communicate with me about important sale related issues, and you were open to my ideas, but pointed out the flaws in my thinking when things I recommended, or things I saw from my prospective, were actually untenable or not business appropriate.
When things went awry, you found a way around the issues, when things were going well, you enhanced the situation, and when sale price was an issue, you found a way to maximize my income from the sale. You have been my practice sale mentor, friend, and psychologist. I never could have made it through the morass of practice sale related issues and complications, without you.
Do not hesitate to use my name as a reference for potential Practice Consultants clients, I am indebted to you.
Errol Rummel, OD (Seller)
Toms River, New Jersey
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Practice Consultants has been instrumental in the sale of my practice. Along each step of the way, Gary was always available by phone and/or email to answer any my questions. I really appreciate his non-biased opinions and professional advice. Throughout the transaction process, I felt at ease knowing he was always on top of things to move the process along. I would definitely recommend Practice Consultants to anyone who is looking to purchase or sell a practice. Gary, thank you for your commitment to your clients and for all your hard work!
Lily Huynh, OD (Seller)
Fremont, California
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Gary, thanks again for providing your wisdom and expertise during my recent stressful, but successful, transition into retirement. Your help was invaluable and comforting.
Glenn Johnston, OD (Consulting Client)
Chico, California
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Another successful sale by Gary Ware in action!! Thank you for handling the sale of A Street Optometric Center. If I can ever be a positive reference for you, please call upon me.
Robert Pazen, OD (Seller, Repeat Client)
Oxnard, California
Sarah Haakonsen, OD (Buyer)
Oxnard, California
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We could not have asked for a better broker to work with! This was our first business acquisition and Gary Ware with Practice Consultants made our journey as smooth as possible. We bought two optometry practices from the same seller so there were a lot of details and uncertainties to sort through. We had numerous questions and Gary was able to answer all of them and coach us through the purchase process. He gave us the confidence to buy the business through his detailed explanations at each step. Though we were initially skeptical about having Practice Consultants represent both buyer and seller, we could tell that Gary had the best interest of both parties and represented both well while offered a fair price for the two practices. We highly recommend Gary Ware and Practice Consultants for any Optometry/Ophthalmology practice transitions.
Quynh “Queenie” Tran, OD (Buyer)
Chino, California
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Gary was helpful long before he transacted our sale. He was very generous with his time answering questions and providing advice on preparation for listing and sale, and this was well before we had signed a listing agreement. We felt Gary made a thorough and fair valuation of our practice, and we were very satisfied with the outcome. We would like to think our buyer would say the same. Gary was also very helpful in advising us on details of how to handle the transfer of the practice. Overall Gary helped make this a very smooth process.
Eric Halperin, OD and Beatrice Michel, OD (Seller)
Tillamook, Oregon
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Practice Consultants recently facilitated and completed the sale of my former one-man ophthalmology practice in the San Francisco Bay Area at a satisfactory price. While I have never met Gary in person, he has always been readily available by phone or email to answer any questions or attend to all of the details of selling a practice. He has been there to guide and support me through all of the unfamiliar details of selling a practice. I recommend Gary without any hesitation or reservation.
Robert Elliston, MD (Seller)
Burlingame, California
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Ken Chern, MD (Ophthalmology) (Buyer)
Burlingame, California
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[Name withheld]
San Francisco Bay Area, California
We found Gary to be thorough, timely and supportive throughout the transaction. The deal itself had its ups and downs and at times seemingly cliffhanger moments, but through it all Gary was pleasant, positive and responsive to our every need. Gary clearly has a wealth of experience and made the transition very straightforward for us with all of his helpful checklists and advice.
If we ever do this again (which at our age we hope is never) Gary would be the first person we would call.
Sherrie Teddy, OD and Gregg Bachman, PhD (Seller)
Clearwater, Florida
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Samuel Teske, OD (Buyer)
Clearwater, Florida
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As an optometrist, I was looking to buy out an existing practice. Gary represented the seller and provided information regarding the practice promptly and efficiently. Using his contacts to help secure a loan via Bank of America we were able to lock in amazing rates. He also provided general advice and counsel which was surprisingly non-biased. Since he has done this so many times it was easy to use his checklist to ensure that when we closed we could hit the ground running. Thanks Gary for a smooth transition!
Tim Trinh, OD (Buyer)
Camarillo, California
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Gary Strickland, OD (Buyer)
Ventura, California
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John Liu, OD (Seller)
Castro Valley, California
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Lily Huynh, OD, and Shan Fernando (Buyers)
Fremont, California
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Jay Neel, OD (Seller)
Santa Barbara, California
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If you are buying or selling a practice, Gary Ware is without equal. He is extremely knowledgeable in all facets, making an equitable deal for both buyer and seller.
Bob Pazen, OD (Seller)
Ventura, California
Todd M Sheldon, OD, MBA, FAAO (Buyer)
President, Central Oregon Eyecare
Greenbrae, CA
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This is the second practice this buyer has purchased through Practice Consultants.
Benjamin Moore, OD (Seller)
John Day, Oregon
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Jay Janks, OD, and Larry Babow, OD (Sellers)
Hayward, California
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Julie Zahn, OD, and Jacob Zahn (Buyer)
Hayward, California
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Tom Krauel, OD (Seller)
Alturas, California
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Allen Mok, OD (Buyer)
Denver, Colorado
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Samuel Scardino, OD (Seller)
Orlando, Florida
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Now that the partnership process has been completed, I too share their enthusiasm. Gary’s experience as a practice management consultant and broker along with his personable manner helped me set up a one year employment agreement, then a partnership agreement. We covered all the “what ifs”, and he calmed my fears over taking on another OD. I highly recommend Gary.
Tod Davis, OD (Consulting Client)
Manassas, Virginia
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After I purchased this practice through a different broker, I had to face the fact that I paid too much. Only a few years later, when it came time for me to be the seller, I talked with Gary at Practice Consultants and knew he was a reputable person. He said it would take several months, and it did. He said it would get sold, and it did. Gary helped us and the buyer through many complications regarding the landlord, financing, prior debt, lingering concerns by us and the buyer, and being uncertain about all the paperwork. I appreciate his assistance and highly recommend Practice Consultants.
[Name withheld] (Seller)
Rancho Cucamonga, California
Kyle B. Hughes, OD (Buyer)
Denver, Colorado
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Roger Moore, OD (Seller)
Newtown, Connecticut
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This transaction was smooth and stress free for me, and I know the seller felt similarly. Gary was very organized and provided a checklist for both parties and coached us through the entire process, including the legality of transferring ownership. I would not hesitate to do business with Gary again in the future.
Todd M Sheldon, OD, MBA, FAAO (Buyer)
President, Central Oregon Eyecare, PC
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Joanna Wen, OD (Buyer)
Manassas, Virginia
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Joesph Trezza, OD & James Tatum, OD (Seller)
La Verne, California
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Kristi Rhodes, OD (Seller)
Sisters, Oregon
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Janet E. DeHart, OD, and Gregg A. German, OD (Seller)
Bakersfield, California
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Gary Ware was always responsive and readily available to answer any questions I had. His experience and knowledge helped ease any worries I had over the transaction. I initially had concerns that I would be treated fairly, but I found that the contract and all of my dealings with him were fair and professional. I highly recommend Gary Ware of Practice Consultants to anyone wanting to buy a practice. Thank you!
Kathleen Ngo, OD (Buyer)
Yuba City, California
William B. Stanford, OD (Seller)
Tustin, California
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If you are reading this, you are probably thinking about buying a practice from Gary Ware. I would absolutely advise it. After a year of owning my practice, there were no surprises. Gary said it was going to be hard work… it was (and is). Gary said the seller wouldn’t open a new shop across town from me… he didn’t. Gary said I would want to purchase my own stationery within weeks of ownership… I did. Gary said the few thousands of dollars I spent purchasing old inventory was no big deal… it wasn’t. Gary said I’d have enough cash flow to pay the bills… I did. But most of all, Gary said I wouldn’t regret it… I do not.
Frankly, for three months leading up to escrow, I drove Gary insane. I was really caught up in the little details. I also felt like the seller and Gary were out to screw me. I would lose nights of sleep over this. I wanted to hire my own attorney. I wanted to hire my own broker. I wanted to make sure my voice was getting heard and that Gary was fighting for me, not the seller.
But guess what? In the end… I got what I wanted. The seller got what he wanted. Gary got what he wanted: Two happy clients.
They say hindsight is 20/20. So, these are the things that I know:
- Go buy that practice of your dreams for the max you can afford!! It is worth it! What are you waiting for?!
- Gary Ware is a good guy who kept his word 100% of the time.
- Don’t waste your money on an attorney or another broker.
- A few thousand dollars is not a deal breaker. Once you are the owner, you’ll have the opportunity to make thousands of dollars a day.
Lastly… Thank you Gary for letting me see the light. I love my practice!
Tanya N. Gill, OD (Buyer)
Oakland, California
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My practice was very small. It didn’t make Gary rich. But you would never have known that from the way he and Bernie worked with me. I was open to their new price recommendation, and immediately got interested buyers coming to look at my office. And I got a buyer. The sale went smoothly. I got a fair price and my buyer is also pleased with the result.
I would recommend Gary Ware and his associates to sell any practice.
John Urey, OD (Seller)
San Diego, California
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Larry Harrison, OD (Seller)
Berkeley, California
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Thank you very much for our conversations… You were absolutely right when you said, “There’s more to it than you realize.”! Those words mean so much more now that I’ve been through the process. If I had to do it again, without a doubt, I would highly recommend you to handle the whole deal.
RJ, OD (Seller who already had a buyer lined up, but did not use our firm; he wrote to us afterwards)
California
Robert Joyce, OD (Consulting Client)
Valley Center, California
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Marty Turkis, OD (Seller)
Eureka, California
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Tony Pham, OD (Buyer)
San Diego, California
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Kenneth Christopher, OD (Buyer)
Sun City, California
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Henry Rodgin, OD
Sunnyvale, California
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Robert Shepard, OD (Seller)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
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Diane Santesson, OD (Seller)
Kihei, Maui, Hawaii
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