The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
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...
917: Over, Around, or Through
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the honor of being able to interview Ryan Holiday, a 4 time NYT best selling author. At 21 he found himself in the role of CMO for Amer...
916: Greatest Living American Hero
25 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special Memorial Day episode as I had the honor of interviewing the greatest living American hero. Robert O'Neill is the man that shot ...
915: The Ultimate Yes Man with Chris Bowman
22 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend and owner of Advanced Dentistry of Charlotte, Dr. Chris Bowman, is back on the show today. We briefly get into the whole prelaunch-rela...
914: Coming Back Stronger with Steve Parker
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today is the owner of the Profitable Dentist, an organization I have been involved with for over a decade. It's always a pleasure working......
913: OSHA Respiratory Requirements
20 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Mobile Health Diagnostics was founded in 2017 in effort to provide high quality, cost effective professional compliance consulting. They started in Co...
912: Success, Goals, and Type A's with Dr. Stephanie Zeller pt 2
19 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Dr. Stephanie Zeller on her show Dental Outliers. She is a practicing prosthodontist, speaker, and ind...
911: Success, Goals, and Type A's with Dr. Stephanie Zeller pt 1
18 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Dr. Stephanie Zeller on her show Dental Outliers. She is a practicing prosthodontist, speaker, and ind...
910: Patient Attraction Post Crisis
15 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today has over ten years of experience in marketing, brand management, and communications with The Walt Disney Company. Through CMOShare, he...
909: Information – Implementation Gap
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
There is so much information out there today that it is so easy to get stuck in analysis paralysis. It's difficult to even get through...Continue Read...
908: Away Versus Towards Focus
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Goal setting in both the towards and away from perspectives. It's important to always be reaching for something,...Continue Reading...
907: Robert Kiyosaki On The Dentalpreneur
12 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have the number one bestselling business author of all time. He wrote the first business book I ever read in Rich Dad Poor Dad. Through that ...
906: Black Belt Analytics with Jake Conway Pt. 2
11 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend and DSI Financial Analyst joins the show today to talk about Black Belt practices. We've had the privileged perspective...Continue Read...
905: Bring The Team Back – Legally
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Paul is back on the show to answer some questions about reopening our practices. He has over 25 years of experience in dentistry helping practice owne...
904: Black Belt Analytics with Jake Conway Pt. 1
07 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend and DSI Financial Analyst joins the show today to talk about Black Belt practices. We've had the privileged perspective...Continue Read...
903: Digital Dentures with Austin Vetter
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Austin Vetter joins the show today to talk through his digital dentures workflow. So many docs stay away from dentures as the number of appointmen...
902: Back in the Saddle!
05 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
One of our mastermind all-stars is back on the show today in the middle of his first day back in the practice. We jumped right into it talking about a...
901: Can You Still Profit with PPOs?
04 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ever been frustrated with insurance companies? Our guest today specializes in negotiating with dental insurance companies for better fee schedules and...
900: Surviving and Thriving in the New World part 2
01 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of being part of a virtual conference hosted by Dr. Nacho himself, Dr. Paul Goodman. He brought me in to speak on survivin...
899: Surviving and Thriving in the New World part 1
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the pleasure of being part of a virtual conference hosted by Dr. Nacho himself, Dr. Paul Goodman. He brought me in to speak on survivin...
898: Legally Eliminate Taxes?
29 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Author of Tax Free Wealth, Tom Wheelwright is one of the only people I know that makes talking about taxes fun. Throughout the show we get into differ...
897: Business, Implants and Fireball
28 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Dr. Justin Moody joins the show today. We got right to it talking shop about how we are handling...Continue Reading...
896: Implant Efficiency and Complications
27 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are talking implants. With all the COVID-19 talk lately, I thought it would be good to get back to our roots...Continue Reading...
895: Positioning for Growth
24 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Paul Goodman and Rob Montgomery recently asked me on their show, The Dental Amigos. Rob is a dental specific attorney that focuses on the legal an...
894: How Will Your Business Change?
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Dr. Russell Kirk joins the show today. Dr. Kirk is a practicing oral surgeon in Tennessee and serves as a Captain in the United States ...
893: Mental and Emotional Resilience with Lori Kidd
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Adapting to this new way of life is stressful. Today we are addressing the elephant in the room…whether its anxiety, sleepless nights, irritability,...
892: What We've Learned
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Barb Stackhouse has reached a masters level certification through Mike Michalowicz's Profit First program. She is the founder and owner of More to Lif...
891: Crush Every Day
20 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In today's special B-Day Podcast I discuss the most common question that I get: "What does your morning routine look like?". Specifically, I cover the...
890: Post Crisis Relaunch with Dr. Chris Bowman
17 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
On the show today we have a full-time practicing dentist, speaker, coach, and Six Month Smiles educator. Dr. Bowman practices in Charlotte, North Caro...
889: Are DSO's and Private Equity Doomed?
16 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin is in a unique position to provide insights into what is happening in the DSO space, and how big practice transactions are trending right now......
888: Today's Opportunities
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Dr. Bruce Baird joins the show today. Bruce is the co-founder of Productive Dentist Academy along with Vickie McManus....Continue Readi...
887: Ask A Banker: PPP Q&A
14 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I interview Boltran Hu, CEO of TrueLender.com. With all of the conflicting information circulating...Con...
886: Bear Lessons
13 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
What is dentistry going to look like when all of this is over? With telehealth moving to the forefront, team members that are scared to return to work...
885: Teledentistry in the New Reality
10 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Teledentistry has been an up and coming aspect of our profession in recent years. There is no question that the recent happens with COVID-19 will spee...
884: Add THIS to Your Toolbox
09 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Monday Morning Dentist is taking over the show today to talk through the one hour molar endo, build up, and crown. Dr. Nicholas has been a dentist...
883: Compassion Fatigue
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Scott began his dental career as an office manager. Quickly, he developed as a marketer and now runs a very successful marketing consultancy is...
882: Total Practice Closure?
07 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have two brothers that are on the pulse of this COVID-19 pandemic. Christian, MD, is an ENT. Recently, he has been researching the true impac...
881: Lessons from History: Business in Bear and Bull Markets Part 2
06 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair Macdonald is a personal advisor, author, and entrepreneur. He has create four seven-figure businesses in completely separate industries on tw...