The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
1318: Startup Saturday: Startup Lessons are Universal
04 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are trying out a new weekly show on startups, acquisitions, and mergers. Today we have Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Chris Green, and Dr. Taher Dhoon who ar...
1317: Shining a Light on the Dark Side of Dentistry
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is the editorial director at Dental Economics. He owns his practice in San Antonio, TX and travels the country to speak on the topics ...
1316: Embracing Growth Through Technology
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a practice owner, educator, and consultant. While she practices in Whitefish, Wisconsin, she travels the country through her mentor...
1315: Where's the Workforce?
02 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to get a glimpse inside Alastair and Mark's weekly meet. Alastair is heading out on an interesting trip soon so they decided to jump on the mi...
1314: Planning a Full Year Sabbatical
30 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are introducing our newest Black Belt Coach to the podcast. Dr. Patel grew up in Canada before moving to the Chicago area where he attended d...
1313: Preemptive Consultations
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been working on an incredible project for the last few years, and the results are outstanding. Your Virtual Consult is used to hel...
1312: A Bank That "Gets It"
26 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Michael Jerkins joins Dr. Mark Costes to discuss a unique lending solution. Dr. Jerkins is the co-fo...
1311: Appreciation is a Verb
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Thanksgiving! Today we have special guest Alastair Macdonald with Dr. Mark Costes speaking about appreciation. As always there is so much wisdom...
1310: Practice Within a Practice, Pt. 2
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been in the dental field for 28 years and practicing as a dental hygienist in California for over 16 years. She currently serves a...
1309: Practice Within a Practice, Pt. 1
23 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been in the dental field for 28 years and practicing as a dental hygienist in California for over 16 years. She currently serves a...
1308: The Zen Dentist
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Zentist is an insurance billing platform that leverages machine learning algorithms and robotic process automation to optimize the insurance revenue c...
1307: Whiskey and War Stories Ep. 2
19 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in for another episode of Whiskey War Stories with Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Aaron Nicholas. Collectively, there are few things that these guys hav...
1306: Baselining your Life
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Follow along as Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clients through an exercise on creating an objective baseline for their life today. A major theme wi...
1305: Lessons From My CMO
17 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today we have Dr. Mark Costes' and Dr. Addison Killeen's personal CMO. Ryan Gross has been running marketing for DSN, DSI, and all of thei...
1304: RE Brain
16 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been involved in commercial real estate since 2000 and has personally completed over 1,000 transactions. Colin began his real esta...
1303: De-mystifying Dental Insurance
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has over twenty years experience in accounts receivable and insurance methods. She has received the Educator of the Year Award by the ...
1302: Loans, Personal Finance and Building Your Nest Egg, Pt. 2
12 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has over twenty years experience in the financial realm. He is a charter financial analyst and certified financial planner. He's consu...
1301: Loans, Personal Finance and Building Your Nest Egg, Pt. 1
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has over twenty years experience in the financial realm. He is a charter financial analyst and certified financial planner. He's consu...
1300: Ride Your Third Rail
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you're burning out on fixing chipped teeth and dealing with HR problems, this is the episode. Inside DSI we often talk about having a third rail. T...
1299: Pay the Success Tax
09 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dr. Mark Costes is talking about the success tax. This is the phenomenon that captures the idea that as you become more and more successful, you...
1298: WHO Makes You Better?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes address some Private clients ahead of a packed weekend with six of the Black Belt coaches. You'll hear him talk about ...
1297: Whiskey and War Stories Ep. 1
05 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Costes sits down with return guest Dr. Aaron Nicholas to give away some of the experience they've accumulated throughout the years. Hardship,...
1296: The Quadruple Win
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been nominated as the fastest growing business four times by the Vancouver Business Journal. After graduating in 2006, Dr. Aadland...
1295: How To Acquire Over 200 Practices
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As CEO of DecisionOne and COO of Smile Brands, it's an understatement to say AJ has had a robust dental career. After starting in a DSO right after sc...
1294: Acquire, Sell, Rinse, Repeat
02 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Addison Killeen hop on the mics today to share some insights from their experience acquiring dental practices. Together they h...
1293: Black Belt Practice Solutions, Pt. 2
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brainstorming and problem solving real life problems with Dr. Kelly Dove, Dr. Ben Kacos, Dr. Addison Killeen, Dr. Summer Kassmell, and Jake Conway Lis...
1292: Black Belt Practice Solutions, Pt. 1
29 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Brainstorming and problem solving real life problems with Dr. Kelly Dove, Dr. Ben Kacos, Dr. Addison Killeen, Dr. Summer Kassmell, and Jake Conway Lis...
1291: A Pain Free Career
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been a full-time clinical hygienist for over a decade and is a certified ergonomics assessment specialist. Through her company, Po...
1290: Growth - Accelerated
27 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today was the subject of one of our most incredible case studies at DSI. He was Dr. X at the 2019 Summit where he demonstrated nearly 10X gr...
1289: A Superior Broker Model, Pt. 2
26 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is an advocate for dentists that are looking to purchase a practice. Brian founded his business on the principle of helping people in ...
1288: A Superior Broker Model, Pt. 1
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is an advocate for dentists that are looking to purchase a practice. Brian founded his business on the principle of helping people in ...
1287: Leadership - Management - Execution Triad
22 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show comes from a clip in which Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clients through the process of building a performance review system with the...
1286: Lead or Perish
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode comes from a presentation Dr. Mark Costes recently gave in Kansas City, Missouri. Throughout the talk, he explains how successful team...
1285: Own Your...Stuff
20 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This clip comes from a recent mastermind event. Listen in as Dr. Mark Costes talks to his private clients about 100% ownership; of everything. You'll ...
1284: Your Retirement Timeline
19 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a comprehensive wealth advisor, and specializes in helping clients within five years of retirement. Their process starts with sitti...
1283: Practice Owner as a D4
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This transformation has one of the most incredible starting points. Dr. Lysak became a practice owner his D4 year at Marquette University. He ran the ...
1282: 7-Figure Take Home
15 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes explain the phases of dental practice growth, and how they were applied to the case study of Dr. X. Through leadership...
1281: Cash Flow is King
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is all about cash flow analysis. Listen in as Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clients from the data acquisition stage all the way throu...
1280: Are You Staff Dependent?
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is all about moving from a staff dependent practice to a systems dependent practice. Listen in as Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clien...
1279: Systemization in the Trenches
12 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we have a clip from a recent private client training. Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes speak on where to start with systemization. This...
1278: New Doctor Hacks
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has been around from the very beginning of DSI. As a member of the first group, he quickly became a standout and was named our first B...
1277: Execution Trumps Information
08 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a clip from our induction of a new fold of DSI Black Belts. These practice owners have all reached 80% or better in our assessments for ...
1276: Reverse Engineer Your Ideal Practice
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have another workshop from the DSI Mastermind. During this intensive, the group walks through the process of identifying exactly what they ho...
1275: Your Default Disposition
06 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome into one of our DSI Mastermind meetings. This is a clip from a clarity exercise we did on how we can control that mindfulness quadrant of the ...
1274: Very, Very Dental
05 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a crossover episode with Dr. Alan Mead of the Alan Mead Experience. During the show, Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Alan Mead catch up and discuss al...
1273: Chasing the Right Outcome
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the The Dentalpreneur Podcast, you'll hear a transformation story from the 2021 Dental Success Summit. Dr. Matt's story is one of o...
1272: Automate AR and Collections
01 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Kimberlee Mulkay to discuss how Abella can help practices close their collections gap. Kimberlee has been with Ab...
1271: Exponential Productivity
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you need to get more done in less time? Tune in today to hear some of DSI's finest discuss the process of hiring an assistant. They tal...
1270: No Success Without Failure
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today had her dream practice pulled out from under her in a matter of hours. After turning an outdated practice into the one of her dreams, ...
1269: The $3,200 Hygiene Day, Pt. 2
28 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in today to hear from DSI Blackbelt coach, Dr. Summer Kassmel, and her lead hygienist, Amy Meryhew. These two have been practicing together for 1...
1268: The $3,200 Hygiene Day, Pt. 1
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in today to hear from DSI Blackbelt coach, Dr. Summer Kassmel, and her lead hygienist, Amy Meryhew. These two have been practicing together for 1...
1267: The 25 Practice Exit
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest has studied under some of our time's best business minds including Michael Gerber and Jim Rohn. After moving to Los Angeles, he founded ...
1266: Overcome Impostor Syndrome & Self-Doubt
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This first-time guest founded The Alchemist Dentist to dismantle impostor phenomenon, perfectionism, and burnout. Tune in to hear about why she came t...
1265: Connecting Practice Owners and Associates
22 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today we have a multiple practice owner, broker, educator, and practicing dentist. Dr. Paul Goodman has also cultivated an uniquely positi...
1264: Double Your Profit with Half the Production
21 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that 77% of dentists today are practice owners? Tune in to hear the good, the bad, and the ugly on practice ownership as Dr. Mark Costes ...
1263: Transformation Triumph
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the winner of our 2021 Transformation Contest! On the show we are playing her quick fifteen minute presentation from this year's summit....
1262: A $322K Raise
17 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Case study in which a mastermind member gave themselves a $322K raise over the course of 24 months Tune in today to hear an example of how one of our ...
1261: Business and the Future of Freedom, Pt. 2
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard Alastair speak, this is a must listen episode. Alastair is a strategic advisor, and expert in economic and financial forecasting....
1260: Business and the Future of Freedom, Pt. 1
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
If you haven't heard Alastair speak, this is a must listen episode. Alastair is a strategic advisor, and expert in economic and financial forecasting....
1259: Are All Brokers Created Equal?
14 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is a 2014 graduate and no longer practicing clinical dentistry. After practicing for just a few years, she is now the director of mark...
1258: People First, Then Profits
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today we have a multiple practice owner that has built his organization by focusing on the people. Before going out on his own, Dr. Kelly ...
1257: Courageous Conversations, Pt. 2
10 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
International keynote speaker, author, and coach, Katherine Eitel Belt, teaches the art of un-scripted, authentic communication. Some of her recent cl...
1256: Courageous Conversations, Pt. 1
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
International keynote speaker, author, and coach, Katherine Eitel Belt, teaches the art of un-scripted, authentic communication. Some of her recent cl...
1255: The Cure for Burnout and Resentment
08 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes get interviewed on a show that seeks to help their listeners redefine success to fit their individual goals. They've h...
1254: The Healthy Wealthy Wiseguys, Pt. 2
07 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes on The Health Wealthy Wiseguys podcast. Dr. Iggy is a pediatric dentist, and Matt comes from an engineering background...
1253: The Healthy Wealthy Wiseguys, Pt. 1
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes on The Health Wealthy Wiseguys podcast. Dr. Iggy is a pediatric dentist, and Matt comes from an engineering background...
1252: Painless Dental Financing
03 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a crossover episode with The Startup and Acquisitions Podcast, which is a project Dr. Mark Costes is working on with Drs. Chris Green an...
1251: Simulation is Changing Dentistry
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has spent nearly 30 years driving strategic growth as a business owner and consultant. Through Promethean Dental Systems, he is strivi...
1250: Real World Passive Income
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today is a fellow podcaster and coach, Shane Sams. With a familiar story, Shane created The Flip Your Life Blueprint to help others find f...
1249: Exponential Value Creation
31 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's guest started his career in consulting in 1988. He has written multiple books with "Create: Tools From Seriously Talented People to Unleash Yo...
1248: Ground Up Lessons
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is the owner of Toothlife Studios and host of the Tooth of Dare Podcast. Irene maintains an independent hygiene practice in Toronto an...
1247: Legally Decrease Your Tax Liability
27 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Through Pro-Fi 2020, Brent and Chris counsel business owners on all aspects of accounting, finance, tax, and operational strategy. They have extensive...
1246: Serial Dental
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in today to hear from serial entrepreneur and clinician, Dr. Blake Mitchell. Dr. Mitchell cut his teeth in the business sector helping local busi...
1245: Sleep Integration
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Tune in to today's show to hear Dr. Mark Costes sit down with one of the nation's foremost authorities on dental sleep medicine. Dr. Schwartz is an ex...
1244: Lawyers and Dentists
24 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with one of the nation's leading legal authorities on topics relevant to dentists. Devoted exclusively to h...
1243: Mastering Verification and Negotiation
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today began his career in software development, working with GPS systems and robotics. Being married to a dentist, it wasn't long before he ...
1242: Running a $10B Juggernaut
20 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dental industry pioneer and CEO of Henry Schein, Stanley Bergman, joins the show today. Mr. Bergman has held the position of chairman and CEO since 19...
1241: The Ultra-Performance Mindset, Pt. 2
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a recent interview of Dr. Mark Costes from The Mindset Experience podcast. Dr. Costes discusses his setbacks along his journe...
1240: The Ultra-Performance Mindset, Pt. 1
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a recent interview of Dr. Mark Costes from The Mindset Experience podcast. Dr. Costes discusses his setbacks along his journe...
1239: The State of Dentistry
17 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Joining Dr. Mark Costes on the show today we have Amol Nirgudkar. Amol is the CEO of Patient Prism. Patient Prism is a software solution and call mana...
1238: The Alternative Investment Bible
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Denis Shapiro, author of The Alternative Investment Almanac, joins the show today. Denis began investing in real estate in 2012 when the market was re...
1237: Mental Immunity
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's energetic show, Sabrina Runbeck joins Dr. Mark Costes. After overcoming burnout and feeling stuck in a career that drained her, she became ...
1236: Invisible DSOs – Maximizing Practice Value
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Repeat guest Chip Fichtner joins Dr. Mark Costes for today's show. Chip is the cofounder of Large Practice Sales which completed over $500 million in ...
1235: Rapid Growth and Acquisition of Multiple Practices
11 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike Lomotan is co-owner and cofounder of the Dental Success Network. Mike spent 20+ years in the biotech industry before making his way into the dent...
1234: Exponential Net Worth Increase, Pt. 2
10 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience at the most recent Dental Success Summit. Dr. Costes begins by detailing the six steps of eff...
1233: Exponential Net Worth Increase, Pt. 1
09 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience at the most recent Dental Success Summit. Dr. Costes begins by detailing the six steps of eff...
1232: A Scientific Hiring Process?
06 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode we have Dr. Mike Neal who joins Dr. Mark Costes. Dr. Neal is an eye doctor and the founder of Build My Team, which helps all types ...
1231: The Sophisticated, Profitable Business Owner, Pt. 2
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show features a recent case study from the Dental Success Summit. Dr. M was able to increase EBITDA and achieve 600% growth in a 3 year period...
1230: The Sophisticated, Profitable Business Owner, Pt. 1
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show features a recent case study from the Dental Success Summit. Dr. M was able to increase EBITDA and achieve 600% growth in a 3 year period...
1229: Systemization Masterclass
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show and from the most recent Dental Success Summit, we have a panel with a few Black Belt Coaches. Dr. Addison Killeen, Dr. Taher Dhoon, D...
1228: The Six Pillars of Dental Success
02 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live from the 2021 Dental Success Summit, Dr. Mark Costes speaks to the audience about his foundation for dental success. Many dentists all suffer fro...
1227 You: Dental Practice CEO, Pt. 2
30 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live from a 2021 summer mastermind event, Dr. Summer Kasmel speaks about working as the CEO of your practice. Knowing how and what to spend your time ...
1226: You: Dental Practice CEO, Pt. 1
29 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Live from a 2021 summer mastermind event, Dr. Summer Kasmel speaks about working as the CEO of your practice. Knowing how and what to spend your time ...
1225: The Partnership Track Deconstructed, Pt. 2
28 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking from the 2021 Dental Success Summit stage, Alastair and Dr. Costes discuss partnerships. Many times dentists get into partnerships for the wr...
1224: The Partnership Track Deconstructed, Pt. 1
27 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking from the 2021 Dental Success Summit stage, Alastair and Dr. Costes discuss partnerships. Many times dentists get into partnerships for the wr...
1223: Alternatives to Clinical Income
26 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's unique episode, Dr. Andrew Tisser joins Dr. Mark Costes. Dr. Tisser specializes in Emergency Medicine and is host of the Talk2MeDoc podcast...
1222: The Dark Side of Dentistry
23 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features another clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes covers the current state of dentistry in 2021. Although ...
1221: Baseline: Your Personal GPS
22 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features another clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience with an emphasis on accountabil...
1220: Change Your Trajectory
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode features a clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience with a focus on mindset. With student...
1219: Econologics
20 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we have Eric Miller. Eric has been in the financial planning industry over 20 years and is co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors,...