The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

817: Your Freedom Blueprint

27 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we have another cross over episode. This time, I'm sitting down with Dr. David Phelps to talk about getting out of the rat race. Throughout our ...

816: The Four Horseman

26 Jan 2020

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A lot of us have been all four of these people at the same time. Unfortunately, they all require a different skill set....Continue Reading...

815: Fuel, Movement, Muscle

25 Jan 2020

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Today's show is about the habits you need to make and want you need to eliminate in order to take care of the muscle quadrant. There's been a big focu...

814: Reverse Engineering Your Empire

24 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With a clear and obvious abundance of information and resources, there is only one thing that could possibly be the root of our business problems – ...

812: Systemized but Stuck

22 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Today we are throwing it back to an age old problem; the protocols are in the place but no one has bought in....Continue Reading...

811: Hop Off the Treadmill

21 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Is your 'why' achievable? Is it something that you can check off and be done with someday? In this episode, Chuck and I dive deep on 'why' and what mo...

810: Dental Loco

20 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Two of my buddies are on the show today. Jay is the director of business development of Crazy Dental, a subsidiary of DC Dental. Only 11 months in to ...

809: What Do You Mean?

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this short episode we are diving back in to the meaning quadrant. It doesn't really matter to me what I mean to random people or what they think of...

808: Your Lighthouse

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When all is said and done, what will be your legacy? Are you just a hamster on the wheel trying to generate enough capital to retire?...Continue Readi...

807: Hiring: The How, When, and Why

18 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

A common conversation we have with clients is around one question, 'should I bring on another team member?' There are absolutely qualitative factors t...

806: Stem Cells, Sleep, and Your Practice

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today is one of the most educated in Dentalpreneur history. He is a doctor three times over in dental medicine, craniofacial development, an...

805: Build THIS and THEY Will Come

15 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we're unpacking the framework I use in my practices to help me and my team build trust and rapport not on...

804: Is This the Path?

14 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show I'm sharing a few things that help me with my mindfulness routine. I find it helpful to install habits that decrease decision fatigue ...

803: Don Your Coach Hat

13 Jan 2020

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On today's show we have a real case study on why it's important to run a systems-dependent practice. Dr. Jen bought a practice and one of the biggest ...

802: The Production Myth

12 Jan 2020

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An alternative way of thinking about how to get yourself out of a cash flow crisis. Many dentists want to solve a problem with their business...Contin...

801: Black Belt Simplicity

11 Jan 2020

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Today's episode comes from a panel of blackbelt coaches talking about accountability, performance reviews, and systemization...Continue Reading...

800: EPISODE 800!!

10 Jan 2020

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Sincere gratitude to all the listeners of this podcast. You all are the reason we are still here, 800 episodes later. For our 800thepisode, we are pla...

799: Drama Prophylaxis

09 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The practice core competency audit is a system we use to calibrate throughout a practice and engage each individual team member. This process involves...

798: Why Growth?

08 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

For today's episode we are throwing it back to Voices of Dentistry 2019. Last year Alastair and I were hanging out in the podcast lounge and decided t...

797: Win Here First

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Creating an operations manual from scratch is a daunting task. Furthermore, knocking it out with your office manager over the weekend isn't going to w...

796: Death by Meeting?

06 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Four Disciplines of Execution has long been one of my all-time favorite books. The simplicity in which the concepts are presented...Continue Readi...

795: Are You Like-Able?

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Much like those that don't know how to have a good conversation, people that aren't like-able don't know that they aren't like-able. On the show today...

794: Real Numbers

04 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, I'm talking about how in our industry, like many others, people like to talk about the numbers that don't really matter....Continue R...

793: Creating a Framework for Growth

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

When developing a plan to reach our full potential in the practice, it's helpful to go back to the basics. We often hear docs say,...Continue Reading....

792: Dark Matter

02 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It's often difficult to understand why bright people leave good positions in life. Moreover, they generally struggle to explain the decision as well.....

791: Your 2020 Game Plan

01 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Resolutioners can be pretty easy to spot if you know what to look for- new material items, lofty goals, and a pieced together plan if any at all...Con...

790: One Word for 2020

31 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's the time of year when goals, reflection, and introspection come to the forefront of our minds. On today's show, Kiera and I take a look back, and...

789: Leadership: From Cammos to Scrubs

30 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is a graduate of West Point Academy and is currently a D2 at the University of Michigan. Raised in a military family here in Prescott.....

788: How it's Done Here Part 2

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning a practice from staff-driven to systems-driven is a daunting task. So many processes and protocols need to be put into place,...Continue...

787: How it's Done Here Part 1

28 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Transitioning a practice from staff-driven to systems-driven is a daunting task. So many processes and protocols need to be put into place,...Continue...

786: Hacking Longevity

27 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We all know the importance of a healthy, structured morning routine. In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we are talking morning routines.......

785: What IS Your Future?

26 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All you podcast veterans know we spend a lot of time on the Four Futures – mind, meaning, muscle, and money. On today's show we are going...Continue...

784: Framing Wins and Challenges

25 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The time around Christmas and New Year's is great for reflection, goal setting, and growth. On today's show, Kiera and I are sharing both wins and str...

783: Memento Mori

24 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, I'm going through an exercise that I like to do at least once a year. Frankly, it's difficult, and it takes a while to get it right.....

782: Creating a 7-Figure Start Up

23 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend and fellow black belt coach, Dr. Addison Killeen, is back on the podcast. He is currently about seven months into a startup in Lincoln,...

781: Financial Crash Course

22 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's easy to think, 'oh that won't happen to me.' Especially, when we see how easy it is to make good decisions with good data. The problem arises...C...

780: The Hive Mind

21 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

There is often so much dental wisdom in the room at a conference that extracting anything but every last bit would be a travesty. That, however, is wh...

779: Elite Practice Blueprint

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Individually, we may encounter some derivative of these core challenges. But, after talking to hundreds of dentists every month for years, I'm convinc...

778: Do You Have a Business or a Job?

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The average overhead for dental practices across the US is 68-72%. This means that the typical practice is operating somewhere between 2 and -2% profi...

777: High Stakes

19 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I always love talking to dental students, and this last round was no exception. After 90 minutes of lecture, they still had a ton of energy and questi...

776: When the State Board Calls...

17 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Being brought before the board is a scary thought. It's best to understand the process, and how to proactively prevent any bad outcomes....Continue Re...

775: Hiring Winners- Late in the Cycle

16 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Twice in two weeks! Alastair is on the show today as we talk through one of the most common struggles we have been hearing this year- hiring. When une...

774: Freedom= Elimination, Delegation, Automation

15 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most valuable exercises I do myself and with many of our members is time journaling. As both business owners and family people, we need to ...

773: The Org Chart Exercise

14 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One person can fill multiple roles, especially in the beginning. As entrepreneurs, we often start out wearing all of the hats....Continue Reading...

772: The Wandering Dentist

13 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is the most traveled person under 40. He has been to every country in the world, even the ones that are up for debate. On top of that.....

771: Trajectory Events

12 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Seemingly small events completely change the trajectory of our entire lives. For me, it was a high school baseball game. One moment sparked my interes...

770: How To Allocate Profit

11 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to feel guilty about spending money on ourselves. Today's show is about eliminating that feeling of guilt by proper cash flow managemen...

769: Radically Differentiate or Perish

10 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

What is your practice radically good at? A lot of people want to fall back on customer service when asked this question, but that's just not enough......

768: THE Best Episode of 2019

09 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today, we all decided to come in early and talk shop. The overall theme of the conversation ended up being culture. We got into it from scalability,.....

767: Prioritizing Systemization

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The operations manual is a beast to tackle. It's so easy to get caught up in the small details of one area, while just writing systems for other aspec...

766: There's Always Another Level

07 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I've had the opportunity to sit with some pretty successful people, and when it comes down to it they are really no different. They've just set their ...

765: A Mixed Bag

06 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

On today's show, Jonah and I are sitting down and rolling through some questions we've been getting from the listenership. We get into residencies,......

764: Becoming a Millennial Whisperer Part Two

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More and more of the workforce is being occupied by millennials. So, we as business owners need to understand how to communicate and connect with them...

763: Becoming a Millennial Whisperer Part One

05 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

More and more of the workforce is being occupied by millennials. So, we as business owners need to understand how to communicate and connect with them...

762: Formulaic Results

03 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

In today's show, I walk through a four factor formula that I like to use to get to a desired result. It all starts with making...Continue Reading...

761: D-4 Nuggets

02 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of my favorite things to do is talk to dental students, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to do so with Dr. Dunning's class in Lincoln, NE....

760: We Strive To...

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Today on the show we are walking through a tactical exercise in core values creation. Here at DSI, we use our core values...Continue Reading...

759: Mind-Full

30 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Mindfulness can be misunderstood. We aren't talking about sitting in a circle with our arms out saying ohm. Rather, composure and self-reflection as a...

758: Is Balance Achievable?

29 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Everyone wants to talk about work/life balance. Burn out in our profession is epidemic. What can we do about it? Throughout this interview, we unpack ...

757: Blessings and Gratitude

28 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My challenges and failures have made me who I am today. In fact, I often tell my three boys that they wouldn't have been born if I wasn't such a failu...

756: Black Belt Practice Owners

27 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I am so grateful to be able to work with an amazing group of black belt coaches. These guys are putting out incredible numbers...Continue Reading...

755: Your Pathway to Implant Placement Part 2

26 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend is on the show today to talk podcasting and implants. Dr. Moody is an incredibly busy guy with a new 503(c) in New Horizon Dental Cente...

754: Your Pathway to Implant Placement

25 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My good friend is on the show today to talk podcasting and implants. Dr. Moody is an incredibly busy guy with a new 503(c) in New Horizon Dental Cente...

753: Creating Leverage

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The process on decrease fixed expenses is relativity easy to understand and execute. Variable expenses, on the other hand, are a little more complicat...

752: DIS-Incentive?

23 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The desire to implement team incentives comes from a great place- win-win thinking and generosity. But, what is intended to be a method to keep good t...

751: Shifting the Burden Part 2

22 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today specializes in helping dentists successfully handle employee issues and navigate the legal landscape of HR. He leverages his 25 years ...

750: Shifting the Burden Part 1

21 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today specializes in helping dentists successfully handle employee issues and navigate the legal landscape of HR. He leverages his 25 years ...

749: Not Negotiable

20 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Work-Life balance is a common topic in dentistry. Almost all of us have experienced burnout in some form or another. So what is the answer?...Continue...

748: Build-Out Hacks

19 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We've all been involved in the construction of a dental practice in some way. On one hand, maybe you've experienced the headache of being the general ...

747: Relieving DENTIST Pain

18 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

This was a very interesting conversation to have on how to proactively treat posterior pain. Caitlin is a hygienist and certified therapeutic yoga ins...

746: Org Charts & Alien Abduction

17 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I used to run staff dependent dental practices. Whenever I lost an assistant or office manager it was an absolute crisis. So, I learned the hard way w...

745: Case Acceptance Fatigue

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Decision fatigue. We can all think of a time that this has negatively affected our decision making. So, how can we plan for this and mitigate it? Firs...

744: True Net Worth Part Deux

16 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Simply put, we have it really good as dentists in the US. According to the ADA, we make significantly more money than the average American in less tim...

743: True Net Worth

14 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

We often hear about the richest of the rich. But, when it comes down to it, would any of us really trade with them? Is 'net worth' really about the mo...

742: Winning and Lost Time

13 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I first met Dr. Staten after a speaking engagement, and it wasn't long into the conversation that I realized she had 'it.' Her story is incredible.......

741: It's in the Air

12 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Cash. Cash is the blood-life of our practices. Tracking your numbers is very important. But, it comes to a point where people start looking at what I ...

740: Genesis of Case Acceptance

11 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A lot has to happen before we convince a patient to even pick up a phone and call the office. So, why are so many offices putting their most inexperie...

739: Lessons From a 6X UFC Champ

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It can be easy to look at some of the heavy hitters around the industry and feel small. Sizing yourself up with guys that have 50 practices and are pu...

738: Got Drama?

09 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Picture your practice as a living organism. Each person or department is then an organ. So, if one organ starts to fail, are you going to let it take ...

737: Pay Less to Uncle Sam Part 2

08 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is an author and speaker on topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a life f...

736: Pay Less to Uncle Sam

07 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

My guest today is an author and speaker on the topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a li...

735: Rich or Honest?

06 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I'll never forget my first time back to dental school after graduation. It was great to run into one of my favorite professors in the hallway, and get...

734: Your Hero's Journey

05 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It is my opinion that David Goggins is one of the strongest men alive. His resume speaks for itself with bullet points such as the completing an ultra...

733: Entrepreneurial EKG

04 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The cycles we go through as entrepreneurs can be vicious and exhausting. Tune in to the show today to hear my personal coach speaking on how to maximi...

732: Producing Producers

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Your entire team can become individual producers in your practice. But, it is up to you to break down the WIGs of your practice and show them how they...

731: Avoiding the Shiny

02 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

After a few years of successful practice ownership, it's tempting to 'diversify.' The reality is, however, we should stay in our lane and stick with w...

730: Spinning Hats

01 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Business is not something we were born with. Nor was the ability to prep a crown or drop an implant, but we've had formal education in those areas. Un...

729: Engineering Experience

31 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today specializes in creating lasting experiences through office design and construction. Getting their start in the amusement park industry...

728: The Rapid Fire Round

30 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One stop on my most recent travel stint was the AGD Symposium way out in New Jersey. I had the privilege of meeting some great people, and speaking fr...

727: Are You an Offender?

29 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The ability to tell a good story and hold a quality conversation has a large impact on our success as dentists. Follow along as Dr. Costes rolls out.....

726: When Speed Matters

28 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the biggest keys to success is being able to build trust and rapport with anyone and everyone we meet. Unfortunately, we don't get any training...

725: Who Dat??

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

One of the most difficult parts of an acquisition is making decisions about the existing team and what needs to do be done going forward. There is oft...

724: Anchoring Questions

26 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

So, today on the show I'm sharing the assessment exercise we have developed for the Four Futures. We've driven home the importance of paying attention...

723: Epiphanies

25 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

A couple things we always talk about at the closing of our mastermind meetings is our biggest wins and how we are doing on our top three priorities. I...

722: Do You Know What You Don't Know?

24 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the pleasure of speaking to the dental students of Midwestern University. In classic form, we busted out the mics ...Continue Reading....

721: The Debt Free Doctor Part 2

23 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anzalone is a board certified periodontist in Northeast Louisiana. After starting his own practice, he founded DebtFreeDr.com...Continue Reading.....

720: The Debt Free Doctor

22 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Anzalone is a board certified periodontist in Northeast Louisiana. After starting his own practice, he founded DebtFreeDr.com in an effort to help...

719: Technician to CEO

21 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Our guest today gained his business knowledge the same way most of us did, baptism by fire. A trained technician, Steve took over as CEO in 1999 witho...

718: Plan Your Escape

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It's funny to ask a room of dentists when they first started thinking about stepping away from the chair. For some it's ten years in, and for others i...

717: A the Q's

19 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

I recently had the privilege of speaking to the dental students of the University of Utah. In classic form, we finished off the night off with an open...