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Brad Taylor

Brad Taylor was born and raised in Miami, Florida, but has spent a great deal of time on Colorado's Western Slope during his adult life.  A Florida native, Brad attended both College and Dental School at the University of Florida, followed by a residency in Orthodontics at Boston University.  Following completion of his residency, Brad returned to South Florida and started his Orthodontic practice.

The initial practice start-up was financed by a small loan and lots of hard work.  Brad believes that the start-up of a dental/medical practice is not much different than any other business.  They all require, first and foremost, a great product.  Other key elements to Brad's success were surrounding himself with a great team and consistently providing the highest level of patient/customer care possible.  Brad is a firm believer that the organic growth of a business via word-of-mouth referrals provides a very sustainable and cost-effective strategy for success.  In addition to his success in Orthodontics, Brad has also enjoyed successful investment in varied real estate ventures.  Recently retired from Orthodontics, Brad is eager to share his 30 years of business knowledge with the next generation of entrepreneurs.  

Brad is married to Suzi, a native Australian, whom he met on vacation in 1996.  They have two boys and an English bulldog named Biggie.  Brad and Suzi enjoy traveling and spending time in Durango and South Florida.