The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

1017: Symptom - Cause - Solution in your Practice with Jake Conway

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode of The Dentalprenuer Podcast features Jake Conway at our most recent event, Transformation45. We kicked off with an awesome group of prac...

1016: Controlling Personal Income

08 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a clip from a recent event on getting a hold of and maintaining control of income. Many people out there are after multiple income strea...

1015: Effective Leadership Strategies pt 2

07 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a quick clip from our first T45 session. It was a jam packed session in which we gave away a ton of little systems....Continue Read...

1014: Effective Leadership Strategies pt 1

06 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode is a quick clip from our first T45 session. It was a jam packed session in which we gave away a ton of little systems....Continue Read...

1013: The Systemization Jumpstart

05 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The operations manual is a daunting task, no question about it. The good news is we've found an easy way to create some momentum and get the project o...

1012: OrgChart Creation

02 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Lack of time to work on the business is a problem I frequently hear about. This is one that is a constant struggle, and needs to be attacked from both...

1011: Advanced Practice Analytics with Kevin Rossen

01 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Kevin Rossen is the founder of Divergent Dental. Plainly stated, he has built this company on finding the answers to questions dentists want to know. ...

1010: The Power of Execution

30 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every year at the Dental Success Summit we have a charitable contest. Five practice owners tell their story over the past year...Continue Reading...

1009: Entrepreneurial Dentistry in the New World with Dr. Vilas Sastry

29 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest is Dr. Vilas Sastry. He brings a unique perspective to the podcast as he has worked as a dentist, for dental insurance companies, and no...

1008: All Brokers Are Not Created Equal with Kyle Francis pt 2

28 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today earned his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Professional Sales from Baylor University, before completing the MBA program at t...

1007: All Brokers Are Not Created Equal with Kyle Francis pt 1

25 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today earned his bachelor's degree in Entrepreneurship and Professional Sales from Baylor University, before completing the MBA program at t...

1006: R.E. Investing vs. Liquidity with Paul Moore pt 2

24 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today has made a career for himself in the real estate business. This was a fun one as we got into market predictions, multi-family, syndicat...

1005: R.E. Investing vs. Liquidity with Paul Moore pt 1

23 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today has made a career for himself in the real estate business. This was a fun one as we got into market predictions, multi-family, syndicat...

1004: Incorporating Speciality Services pt 2

22 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a few Black Belt women on the show to talk about incorporating speciality care the practice. These four have created tremendous growth t...

1003: Incorporating Speciality Services pt 1

21 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a few Black Belt women on the show to talk about incorporating speciality care the practice. These four have created tremendous growth t...

1002: A Dream Dental Life with Dr. Andrew Turchin pt 2

18 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Turchin spent his early years as a dentist building a career in Manhattan. Aside from growing his reputation as an elite cosmetic dentist, he was ...

1001: A Dream Dental Life with Dr. Andrew Turchin pt 1

17 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Turchin spent his early years as a dentist building a career in Manhattan. Aside from growing his reputation as an elite cosmetic dentist, he was ...

1000: 1000th Episode!

16 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Releasing episode 1000 of The Dentalpreneur Podcast is truly an indescribable feeling. So much gratitude for all the listeners out there, many of whom...

999: IMPACT! with The Dental Hacks pt 2

15 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are back with the Dental Hacks and Dr. Brad Keener. During the show, we found out the Dr. Keener and I got into dentistry after a similar eve...

998: IMPACT! with The Dental Hacks pt 1

14 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are back with the Dental Hacks and Dr. Brad Keener. During the show, we found out the Dr. Keener and I got into dentistry after a similar eve...

997: Your Money, Your Framework with Jake Conway pt 2

11 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It had been awhile since Jake Conway had made an appearance on The Dentalprenuer Podcast. So, today we have him on with Dr. Mark Costes catching up on...

996: Your Money, Your Framework with Jake Conway pt 1

10 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It had been awhile since Jake Conway had made an appearance on The Dentalprenuer Podcast. So, today we have him on with Dr. Mark Costes catching up on...

995: My Morning Ritual

09 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of the questions I'm most frequently asked is about my morning routine. So, today we are replaying an episode in which I walked through my routine...

994: Increasing Income and Profitability

08 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we have a case study on how to increase profitability and income without doing any more dentistry.  ......

993: Delegation Equals Freedom with Ashlee Hirschfeld pt 2

07 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former DSI COO, Ashlee Evans, joins the show today to share her expertise on delegation. When we first started working together...Continue Reading...

992: Delegation Equals Freedom with Ashlee Hirschfeld pt 1

04 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Former DSI COO, Ashlee Evans, joins the show today to share her expertise on delegation. When we first started working together,...Continue Reading...

991: Meetings That Don't Suck with Dr. Summer Kassmel and Dr. Addison Killeen pt 2

03 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have two of our elite mastermind coaches. Dr. Killeen and Dr. Kassmel have not only performed at an incredibly high level in dent...

990: Meetings That Don't Suck with Dr. Summer Kassmel and Dr. Addison Killeen pt 1

02 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we have two of our elite mastermind coaches. Dr. Killeen and Dr. Kassmel have not only performed at an incredibly high level in dent...

989: A Start-up Black Belt with Dr. Joe Blalock and Friend Bechtel pt 2

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My good buddies Joe Blalock and Friend Bechtel are jumping on the show today to talk about start ups....Continue Reading...

988: A Start-up Black Belt with Dr. Joe Blalock and Friend Bechtel pt 1

31 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

My good buddies Joe Blalock and Friend Bechtel are jumping on the show today to talk about start ups.    ...Continue Reading...

987: Effectively Delegating with Ashlee Evans-Hirschfeld

28 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Current DSI executive and former 10hr/wk assistant, Ashlee Evans-Hirshfeld, is back on the show today. One of her many superpowers is delegation.   ...

986: Radical Differentiators

27 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Do you have a blue ocean strategy? Are you relying on patient experience to set your practice apart? Today on the show you'll hear Dr. Mark Costes add...

985: Highest Value Activities

26 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a quick episode on finding your true value. The time journaling exercise can be an arduous task, it pays off exponentially year over yea...

984: Ops Manual Creation pt 2

25 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The operations manual is something we talk about a lot at DSI. My first crack at it was inspired by Michael Gerber's 'E-Myth Revisited' where he descr...

983: Ops Manual Creation pt 1

24 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The operations manual is something we talk about a lot at DSI. My first crack at it was inspired by Michael Gerber's 'E-Myth Revisited' where he descr...

982: Staff Dependent?

21 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Follow along as Dr. Mark Costes walks through the situation a recent client presented with. In classic fashion, we started with where...Continue Readi...

981: Predictive Analytics

20 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes discusses the measures that he uses in his dental practices to drive growth year over ye...

980: Your Hourglass

19 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today Dr. Mark Costes is talking through the time left formula. It's been awhile since he's done this on the podcast, and it's pretty eye opening...Co...

979: Valuation, Efficiency, and Profit with Dr. Andrew Olsen pt 4

18 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking with dental students has long been one of my favorite parts of my job. The energy and enthusiasm they bring lights me up. Given the current s...

978: Valuation, Efficiency, and Profit with Dr. Andrew Olsen pt 3

17 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking with dental students has long been one of my favorite parts of my job. The energy and enthusiasm they bring lights me up. Given the current s...

977: Valuation, Efficiency, and Profit with Dr. Andrew Olsen pt 2

14 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking with dental students has long been one of my favorite parts of my job. The energy and enthusiasm they bring lights me up. Given the current s...

976: Valuation, Efficiency, and Profit with Dr. Andrew Olsen pt 1

13 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Speaking with dental students has long been one of my favorite parts of my job. The energy and enthusiasm they bring lights me up. Given the current s...

975: Can Partnerships Work? Pt 2

12 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we are discussing partnership in the broad, philosophical sense as well as giving some tips on how...Click for More...

974: Can Partnerships Work? Pt 1

11 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Partnerships are a very nuanced topic. In the end, they all need to be evaluated on a case by case basis. Today, we are discussing partnership in the ...

973: Surgical Studs

10 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past weekend I got the opportunity to hang out with my buddy Dr. Justin Moody and drop some screws. The operation and facility they have deve...

972: Defying The Odds w/ Dr. Jaime Tobon

07 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we have Dr. Jaime Tobon, who I recently spent some time with down at Implant Pathway. He bought a GP practice that he has been steerin...

971: The Juggle Is Real Pt. 2

06 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode comes from our inaugural Women Dentists Connect event. In the clip you'll hear from Dr. Summer Kassmel, Ashlee Hirschfeld, Dr. Kelly D...

970: The Juggle Is Real Pt. 1

05 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode comes from our inaugural Women Dentists Connect event. In the clip you'll hear from Dr. Summer Kassmel, Ashley Hirschfeld, Dr. Kelly D...

969: Black Belt Chronicles

04 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At the end of every mastermind meeting, we come together as a group to share some of our biggest takeaways. On today's show, we are playing clips...Co...

968: What's it Cost to Produce?

03 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In the episode of The Dentalprenuer Podcast, we are covering one of our most commonly asked questions- how do I know what it's costing me to perform a...

967: Non-Sucky Meetings

31 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

So many offices around the country end up wasting a ton of time every time they try to have a meeting. Today we are sharing all the meeting structures...

966: CMO Accountabilities

30 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thinking of hiring out marketing? Listen to this first. In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes outlines a few simple    ...C...

965: Finesse beats Brute Force

29 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The entrepreneurial environment can seem full of messages about hustling harder and embracing the grind. While that unstoppable work ethic is a necess...

964: First, Fix The Machine

28 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Realizing massive revenue swings is so rewarding. We've all put countless hours in to this profession. So it last great to see each    ...Continue ...

963: Setting Team Compensation

27 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we are playing a recent clip with Dr. Mark Costes, Alastair Macdonlad, and Jake Conway. They dive deep on...

962: Developing the X Factor Part 2

24 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm going over a particular client's discovery letter and where they were at when they first joined the mastermind. I then get into the plan we develo...

961: Developing the X Factor Part 1

23 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are playing a clip from a recent keynote presentation. I'm going over a particular client's discovery letter and where they were at when they...

960: Habits That Will Propel Your Practice

22 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we are playing a clip of Dr. Mark Costes speaking to a group of private clients....Continue Reading...

959: The Genesis of DSI

21 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is taking it back to how it all started. He tells the story of the roach coach, his 7 and 7 goal, and how rebuildi...

958: David Vs. Goliath - A Case Study

20 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we are walking through two case studies and unpacking why high production numbers aren't always a good thing. For many dentists, elite...

957: Meetings That Don't Suck

17 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Don't put your team through the most painful punishment of all time- death by meeting. There are a ton of resources out there on holding effective mee...

956: The Legend, Dr. Gordon Christensen Pt. 2

16 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gordon Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses and the Clinicians Report Foundation. He is also a practicing prosthodontist, ...

955: The Legend, Dr. Gordon Christensen Pt. 1

15 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Gordon Christensen is Founder and CEO of Practical Clinical Courses and the Clinicians Report Foundation. He is also a practicing prosthodontist, ...

954: Super GP, Super Practice Pt. 2

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Etchison needs no introduction. But, for those who haven't heard of Paul, he is a super GP and owner of a very impressive operation in Nelson...

953: Super GP, Super Practice Pt. 1

13 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Paul Etchison needs no introduction. But, for those who haven't heard of Paul, he is a super GP and owner of a very impressive operation in Nelson...

952: Mastering Physical Health with Ben Greenfield

10 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my heroes joins the show today. Ben Greenfield is a renowned biohacker, athlete, and performance coach. He has been featured...Continue Reading...

951: Masters Level Systemization Pt. 2

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are playing a clip from a round table discussion with a few of our DSI Black Belt coaches. It was awesome to hear different...Continue Readin...

950: Masters Level Systemization Pt. 1

08 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are playing a clip from a round table discussion with a few of our DSI Black Belt coaches. It was awesome to hear different perspectives...Co...

949: Get Hygiene Squared Away

07 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For most of us, there is a huge opportunity in the hygiene department. We often see this opportunity realized to the tune of half a million dollars......

948: Leadership and Your Success

06 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The level you reach as a leader correlates directly with the level your practice will reach. Today on the show we are talking...Continue Reading...

947: Type A's and Right Brainers

03 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, I build a case for all of us being a miracle by laying out the odds of everything that had to happen to bring us to where we are t...

946: Business is Business

02 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have a clip from a recent keynote presentation where I talk about creating a systems driven practice rather than a staff driven practice....C...

945: Average is a Choice

01 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The most difficult part of a successful transition is putting in the front end work to determine where exactly you want to be when you hand the keys o...

944: Profit, Loss and Team Bonus Structures

30 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you're in to numbers and profitability, this episode is for you. Today's show is a piece of a keynote I gave on how to align your practice and team...

943: Your Personal Board of Directors

29 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

As you and your businesses become more and more sophisticated, it's important to develop a personal board. Everyone experiences ups and downs...Contin...

942: Muscle, Money, and YOU

26 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode covers the last two quadrants of the Four Futures, muscle and money. This is behind the scenes with our private clients....Continue Re...

941: Decisions Now Create Your Legacy

25 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode comes from an opening address I gave on the importance of the meaning quadrant with the Four Futures....Continue Reading...

940: Extractions Gone Wild Pt. 2

24 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my great friends, Dr. Aaron Nichoas, is back on the show today. He is one of our most frequent guests for the reason that he is always dropping...

939: Extractions Gone Wild Pt. 1

23 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of my great friends, Dr. Aaron Nichoas, is back on the show today. He is one of our most frequent guests for the reason that he is always dropping...

938: Mental Strength and You

22 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's guest began her career as a psychotherapist with the goal of helping people become mentally strong. After experiencing some serious hardship h...

937: The Golden Ratio in Dentistry

19 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the pleasure of speaking at Dr. Paul Goodman's virtual event. Two of the main themes of this conference were community and compassion  ...

936: Baselines, Practice and Life Mastery

18 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There is extreme power in setting baselines. We are constantly setting, evaluating, and raising baselines in all areas of life in our mastermind group...

935: The Obstacle is the Way - With Ryan Holiday Pt. 2

17 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm honored to be speaking with today's guest, Ryan Holiday. He is a New York Times best selling author with works such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Eg...

934: The Obstacle is the Way - With Ryan Holiday Pt. 1

16 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

I'm honored to be speaking with today's guest, Ryan Holiday. He is a New York Times best selling author with works such as The Obstacle Is the Way, Eg...

933: Business and Life Lessons from Astronaut Clayton Anderson

15 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have an esteemed guest in US astronaut Clayton Anderson. He has been in the field over over thirty years and completed six space walks....Con...

932: Your Story, Your Brand, Your Business

12 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today I have a great friend on, Joshua Scott. He owns a marketing company and today I'm just asking him some questions for my own knowledge. We get in...

931: Aaron: Keepin' It In-House

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

One of our most frequent guests is back on the show today to discuss how to keep more in house. Dr. Aaron Nicholas has long been a part of a mission t...

930: What's It Cost to Produce your Production?

10 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's so important to understand our costs of doing business. Once these numbers are known for every single procedure your office offers, you can start...

929: PITA Meetings

09 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today's episode comes from a keynote presentation in which I unpack how to create a cadence of accountability in your organization. This is a concept ...

928: Systematized Charisma

08 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Research has shown that we categorized people into one of four groups within the first second of meeting them. Furthermore, we only have about seven s...

927: Sophisticated Ownership Through Managerial Accounting Pt. 2

05 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you love diving into the numbers, or are looking to increase the sophistication of your business; this episode is for you. Today we have the partne...

926: Sophisticated Ownership Through Managerial Accounting Pt. 1

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

If you love diving into the numbers, or are looking to increase the sophistication of your business; this episode is for you....Continue Reading...

925: The OG Black Belt – Dr. Aaron Nicholas

03 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is the original Black Belt coach for DSI. He was in attendance at our very first summit and now has a very successful FFS practice.......

924: Design Your Future: The Framework Pt. 2

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Addison Killeen had a big hand in creating and producing our Four Futures journal, and today he is jumping on the show            ...Contin...

923: Design Your Future: The Framework Pt. 1

01 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Addison Killeen had a big hand in creating and producing our Four Futures journal, and today he is jumping on the show to unpack how it can be max...

922: With or Without Regret

31 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In today's episode, Alastair and I are talking about how to squeeze the most juice of life. We discuss the regrets of the dying...Continue Reading...

921: The Numbers You Must Know

30 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There are certain numbers we need to know in order to run a sophisticated business. Today, Jake Conway is talking through how we define various metric...

920: Eliminate Frustration and Chaos

29 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever felt frustrated as a practice owner? I have the privilege of talking to hundreds of dentists from around the country every month...Conti...

919: How to Quit Dentistry (If You Want To)

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After spending three years beating down the doors of dental schools to get in to this profession, I was stunned to see how many dentists want out....C...

918: Fix Overhead Once and for All

27 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show we are talking through the story of Dr. Glen, and unpacking how he progressed through the our phases. It was a very fun to watch him d...