Elijah Desmond is a proven dental entrepreneur, motivational speaker, and two-time bestselling author with deep experience in selling businesses—having successfully exited seven of his own.

His real-world expertise in building, scaling, and selling companies gives him a unique edge in helping dental professionals maximize their practice value and transition on their own terms.

As the author of Serial Entrepreneur: From Startup to Success, Elijah offers an insider’s playbook on how to launch, grow, and strategically exit a business. His guidance is rooted not just in theory, but in decades of hands-on experience navigating deals, optimizing operations, and securing favorable outcomes.

Elijah is also known for transforming dental education through ventures like Smiles at Sea and The Dental Festival, blending CE with energy and innovation. His online community, Trapped in an Op, connects 25,000+ dental professionals exploring life beyond the op, providing a support system for career reinvention.

What sets Elijah apart is his ability to relate, he’s been in the seller’s shoes. That makes him a trusted guide for those looking to sell their practice with confidence. His mission is to empower clinicians with practical tools, mindset shifts, and proven strategies to achieve top-dollar exits and create their ideal post-sale lifestyle.