The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
715: Your Personal Ethos
17 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are talking about personal ethos and the process of creating our own mission statement and core values. Creating a personal...Continue Readi...
714: Gunners Unite!
16 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a young gunner. His resume reads like he's been in the industry for decades, but he graduated from OHSU less than ten years ago. How...
713: Demystifying EBITDA
15 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EBITDA has been an elusive term for many. It's similar to profitability, but a little more nuanced. It has a huge impact on your valuation, and can be...
712: Objective Priorities
14 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of the cornerstones of our Mastermind group is sharing our best practices. At each meeting, we conduct one on ones and hot seats where we can work...
711: Income Allocation
13 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One of our most frequently asked questions is, "What do I do with this money?" Once clients have gotten their overhead down and the practice is cash f...
710: Effective Leader or Micromanager?
12 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of the things we talk about at DSI could easily be misconstrued as micromanagement. The piece that makes all of this work, is a leader that enco...
709: Your Effective Hourly Rate
11 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
EHR, effective hourly rate, may be one of the most important numbers in the money quadrant of the Four Futures. It correlates directly to the amount o...
708: AI in Dentistry Part 2
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pearl is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence. The data and analytics that Dr. Stanley has produced with Pearl have l...
707: AI in Dentistry
10 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Pearl is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence. The data and analytics that Dr. Stanley has produced with Pearl have l...
706: Evolving Beyond Technician
08 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today has a ton of experience in starting, growing, and selling businesses as he has been through the business cycle over 25 times. Today, hi...
705: Pulling Back the Curtain
07 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Back like she never left, Dr. Amanda Wilson is on the show today to further discuss how GPs can get into ortho without losing sleep. Along with Dr. Ri...
704: Four for Four
06 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I often like to start my morning with a little work while on vacation. This blows some people's mind. However, once it's recognized that upgrading you...
703: The Thread
05 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity of speaking at the Dental Whale Business Immersion Summit. I often talk about overhead and cash flow cont...
702: Medical Billing and Unicorns
04 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today knows a thing or two about getting paid by medical insurance. His career began in my home town of Tucson, AZ in 1995. In 2001, he move...
701: Hero Time
03 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'm excited to announce the 2020 Dental Success Summit! We're expecting 800 attendees this year, and we're packing in the content to ensure we provide...
700: Getting Real on Episode 700!
02 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I talk about the genesis of the podcast which launched in June of 2015 and has experienced meteoric growth with listenership to over 1...
699: The Simplicity of Leadership
01 Oct 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Through coaching, Kiera and I get the privilege of seeing lots of different types of dental practices. It's incredible how many different styles are o...
698 Why Are You In Business?
30 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show we're talking about one of my favorite topics- real estate investing. As many of you loyal podcast listeners know, I like to keep the ...
697: Your Perfect Practice
29 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
With all of this emphasis on growth and continuous improvement, it's important to step back and look at things from the 40,000 ft view....Continue Rea...
696: Slave to the Hand Piece
28 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In my career I've been sidelined for two back surgeries. The recommended time off was just over six weeks. However, due to some inopportune mistakes.....
695: Out Yourself
27 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dentistry can be an isolating career in that it's hard for a lot of us to admit that we are struggling. I've always tried to lay my mistakes out there...
694: The Best Thing Since...
26 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all aware of the importance of Google reviews in attracting new patients. But, for many it has been an elusive lead measure to capture. Our gue...
693: Tactical Exit Planning
25 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've talked about the scenarios in which you can buy a practice at a discount due to unfortunate circumstances. But, we've never directly addressed t...
692: Friend, Enemy, or Indifferent
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a crazy five weeks as I've been home for only ten of the nearly forty nights. From speaking engagements to Mastermind meetings I've been all...
691: The Roach Coach vs. MBA
24 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I'll never forget the first time someone tried to crush my dreams. My college academic advisor had some choice words when she suggested I pursue anoth...
690: Leverage Points
22 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show, we are talking about how we can combine the expertise of John Wooden and Chet Holmes to create and run extremely productive meetings ...
689: Kaizen in Your Practice
21 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A high level of commitment to improving the quality of your business is all you need. Carve out the time, define your obstacles,...Continue Reading...
688: Anti Hero
20 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Everyone is familiar with aspiring to emulate their heroes. Hero worship is pervasive in our culture....Continue Reading...
687: Intuitive Compensation
19 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are taking a look at compensation from a new perspective. Drawing from his experience in Shanghai, where he managed a consulting team of 40+,...
686: Alternative Investments
18 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is the founder and CEO of Alto IRA. Eric Satz is a serial entrepreneur with the mission of bringing 21st century investment opportuniti...
685: Regret Becoming a Dentist?
17 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
You don't have to look far for to find a dentist that wants out of dentistry. Statistics say that about half of us wish we would've chosen a different...
684: Those That Matter
16 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Marketing campaigns around the $199 crown or $49 prophy focus on the 80%. If you want to maximize your time and effort in the practice, market to the ...
683: Winning on a Shoestring Budget
15 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
How do you build an empire on a budget? The Oakland Athletics did exactly that. In fact, they did it so well that they made a movie about it....Contin...
682: The Wisdom of Vince Lombardi
14 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot can be learned about someone from how they respond to challenges and loss. Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest American football coaches of all ...
681: The Leadership Matrix
13 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
John Maxwell has long been one of my mentors. His ability to keep an audience on the edge of their seats is a must see, in my opinion. He speaks from ...
680: Business and Clinical Gems with Dr. Aaron Nicholas
12 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I'm catching up with DSI OG Dr. Aaron Nicholas. He has been with us since the very beginning, and it has...
679: Business as a Force for Good
11 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today was the second practice owner in the country to become an official B Corp. Artisan Dental is in Madison, WI and was named one of the b...
678: The Ultimate Win-Win with Dr. Jay Grossman Part 2
10 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jay Grossman. Jay has an impressive CV starting with his acceptance to NYU...
677: The Ultimate Win-Win with Dr. Jay Grossman
09 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jay Grossman. Jay has an impressive CV starting with his acceptance to NYU...
676: The Paradox of Balance
08 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There are few things more important than prioritizing the different aspects of your life. I've made this mistake before and it isn't a fun road to go ...
675: Using Your Whole Brain
07 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
For years we have heard that the left hemisphere of the brain solves the more linear, pragmatic, and logical problems. The right brain has been said t...
674: Grit, Courage, and Prosperity Part 2
06 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Matt Phillips and I share how our biggest challenges produced some of the best learning years of our lives. Matt is a former professio...
673: Grit, Courage, and Prosperity
05 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show Matt Phillips and I share how our biggest challenges produced some of the best learning years of our lives. Matt is a former professio...
672: Your Hierarchy
04 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We are all familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and rightfully so. From physiological to self-actualization there's a lot of wisdom in his frame...
671: Insights in Dental Consolidation Part 2
03 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today loves to talk numbers, analytics, and KPIs. Mark Rudolph leads a team of 40 CPAs and MBAs in providing accounting, advisory, and tax s...
670: Insights in Dental Consolidation
02 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Our guest today loves to talk numbers, analytics, and KPIs. Mark Rudolph leads a team of 40 CPAs and MBAs in providing accounting, advisory, and tax s...
669: Before You Die
01 Sep 2019
Contributed by Lukas
100% of the men Bronnie Ware cared for said they wished they hadn't worked so hard. What can us type A, entrepreneurial minded people do to avoid a si...
668: Vilfredo Pareto and the Champagne Glass
31 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We've all heard of the 80/20 rule, but what does it mean to us and our practices? Tune in today to hear the history behind the Italian economist's Par...
667: Follow the Fireball
30 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Join me as I sit down with some of my best podcasting buddies and talk all things dentistry. Four years ago, we came up with the idea of bringing toge...
666: The Simple Definition of Genius
29 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I'm taking you all inside my morning routine. As all you podcast veterans know, one of my favorite books...
665: Category of One
28 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When I ask dentists what their radical differentiator is most of them respond with patient experience. But what exactly does that mean? For the Ritz C...
664: Own It
27 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Many people have influenced the way I do business and live my life. One that deserves a lot of credit is Jocko Willink. The topic of today's show is l...
663: Your Non-negotiables
26 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Warren Buffet has the same number of hours in his day as we do. Richard Branson takes three months off every year to hang out with his family....Conti...
662: Accelerated Trust
25 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
When patients walk into your office what do they see? This is an opportunity to build trust and report. In our offices, there are pictures of our team...
661: Success in Reverse
24 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all hear the saying, 'begin with the end in mind.' But, what's that really mean for us? As dentists we should know if the sale of our practice is i...
660: Why They Stay - Why They Don't
23 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's easy for us to let our egos get in the way and think our patients stay because of us. But, in all reality it's our team culture that has the bigg...
659: Complex versus Complicated
22 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A lot of people say business is complicated. But, when you break it down step by step it's really not that hard to understand. Just like a treatment p...
658: Focused up Front
21 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
So many offices we see have a front desk team that is tasked way beyond capacity. One quick solution to this is to outsource a couple of things. One o...
657: Why 80% of Businesses Fail
20 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Recent reports say less than half of all dentists are satisfied with their career. This paints a pretty bad picture, but there's hope when you conside...
656: Your Number
19 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a number. Although we don't know when our time will come, we do know that it's coming. With a finite amount of time on this earth we need ...
655: Have You Lost Your Edge?
18 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
It's hard to want more when we look around and see how good we really have it. I often talk about how fortunate we are to be in our profession and own...
654: The Challenge Matrix
17 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all face challenges. Today's episode is centered around the process I use to assess the challenges I face, and eventually turn them into strengths....
653: 15 Seconds of Courage with Kiera Dent
16 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
On today's show I'm catching up with Kiera Dent! Besides picking each other's brains on some of our recent struggles, we haven't talked much lately. S...
652: Walk Your Talk with Dr. Paul Etchison
15 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Dr. Paul Etchison joins me for today's show. Paul is an author, podcaster, and practice owner. This was such a fun interview. We quickl...
651: Growth and Goodwill Part 2
14 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a practicing dentist in Vancouver, Washington. After associating in Denver for about five years, he jumped onboard with Comfort Dent...
650: Growth and Goodwill Part 1
13 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My guest today is a practicing dentist in Vancouver, Washington. After associating in Denver for about five years, he jumped onboard with Comfort Dent...
649: Fresh Look at Specialization
12 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Last week, we had a show with Dr. Amanda Wilson and Dr. Doug Moorehead. Go back and check that one out if you haven't already! They dropped a ton of g...
648: Good. Simple. Business.
11 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
One day I jumped into a cab and started asking the driver about his business. What's your overhead? "10%" Hey that's pretty good. "Yeah I make 1k a da...
647: Gap Agitation
10 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all have a gap between where we are and where we want to be. Gap agitation pushes us to purchase things in an effort to close that gap....Continue ...
646: Bio, Travel, and Life Hacks with Dr. Mark Costes Part 2
09 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My good friends Dr. Green and Dr. Dhoon are in the process of writing a book titled "The Practice Launchpad." As part of their process, they are inter...
645: Bio, Travel, and Life Hacks with Dr. Mark Costes
08 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My good friends Dr. Green and Dr. Dhoon are in the process of writing a book titled "The Practice Launchpad." As part of their process, they are inter...
644: Becoming Your Own Specialist
07 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We have a fun show today with Dr. Amanda Wilson coming back for round two. If you haven't already, be sure to go back and check out her first intervie...
643: Growth with Intention with Dr. Jason Tanoory
06 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we have a great show with a multiple practice owner, Dr. Jason Tanoory. Before getting into ownership, he got an AEGD and worked in three differ...
642: When Mark Got Arrested
05 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As high school sophomores, my buddy Scott and I were on top of the world. We had just been promoted to the varsity football squad, and we won our firs...
641: Collaborative Intelligence
03 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's episode is centered around the power of collaboration. We talk about it at all of our mastermind meetings- there are hundreds of years of dent...
640: The CEO-Clinician
02 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The theme of this episode is the balance between growing as the clinician and the CEO. This concept was made popular by Michael Gerber in The E-Myth.....
639: The Law of Polarity
01 Aug 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we are throwing it back to a mastermind meeting in which I discuss the law of polarity....Continue Reading...
638: Then and Now with Craig Cody
31 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
A while back we had Craig Cody, CPA on the podcast for what was one of our most downloaded shows back then. This time around, I had the privilege of b...
637: Is Snarkless Dentistry Possible? With Dr. Paul Goodman
30 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
My good friend Dr. Paul Goodman is on the show today. Our paths first crossed on Facebook (something we get into during the show), and we have now sha...
636: Authentic Leadership
29 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
All the business and clinical knowledge in the world will not result in a successful practice without the presence of an effective leader. In dentistr...
635: Cup Runneth Over
27 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Mindset is incredibly powerful. If you chose to see your challenges and setbacks as confirmation that you are not good enough, they will be....Continu...
634: The Truth About Training
26 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show is a clip from a coaching call with a small group of our DSI clients. This portion of the call was focused around onboarding, an all too ...
633: Growth and Human Capital
25 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today's show was recorded at the Dykema DSO Conference with my good friend Rashed Din. Rashed is from the Chicagoland area where he manages Maya Denta...
632: Time to Scale?
24 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we have Darin Acopan joining the show. Darin plays a critical role in the Dentist Entrepreneur Organizat...
631: AI Meets Dentistry
23 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast I sit down with my good friend Amol Nirgudkar. We ran into each other at the Dykema DSO Conference and it...
630: The $4B Juggernaut
22 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast was recorded live on stage at the Dykema DSO Conference in Dallas, TX. Brian Colao and myself teamed up to i...
629: Meeting Your Heroes Part 2
21 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part 2 of our bonus episodes with Dr. Peter Attia. During this part of our conversation we dive deep on concierge medical services, ho...
628: Meeting Your Heroes Part 1
20 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Today we are playing one of my favorite interviews as a bonus weekend episode. Dr. Peter Attia is a legend in the biohacking and longevity space, and ...
627: When Exhaustion Meets Fulfillment
19 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Towards the tail end of an incredibly fulfilling, yet extremely exhausting trip Dr. Aaron Nicholas and I finally got the chance to sit down and bust o...
626: Spinnin' Plates with Dr. Grace Yum
18 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
I recently had the honor of being interviewed by Dr. Grace Yum of The Mommy Dentists in Business Podcast. She has been a guest of The Dentalpreneur Po...
625: Selling Your Baby
17 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Terry Lammers is a principal at Innovative Business Advisors where they help clients buy, grow, and sell businesses. He is also the author of You Don'...
624: OSHA Walks Into Your Office And...
16 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we are talking compliance. This can be one of the scariest topics for practice owners....Continue Reading...
623: Operating as an Entrepreneur
15 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Kiera Dent is back on the show to talk accountability meetings. Podcast veterans know that Dr. Mark Costes leans on The Four Disciplines of Execution....
622: Longevity Hacks
12 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
We all know the importance of a healthy, structured morning routine. In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes...Continue Reading....
621: Eliminate Redundancy
11 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Time journaling can be extremely tedious, but it is one of the most effective exercises when it comes to eliminating redundancy and increasing efficie...
620: Generational Advantage
10 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
As the cost of education continues to rise, people are turning to alternative ways of funding their children's college funds. Our guest today has anot...
619: The Problem Isn't the Problem Part 2
09 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome back to part two! In this episode, Kiera and Tiffanie demonstrate how powerful an issues list can be. After taking the most pressing struggles...
618: The Problem Isn't the Problem Part 1
08 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Do you ever feel like you're jumping from one problem to the next? Or like there's never enough time in the day? In this episode Kiera and Tiffanie co...
617: Hot Seat with Dr. TD
05 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we put the collective experience of the DSI mastermind together to help Dr. Taher Dhoon work through some of the challenges he is facing ...
616: Opportunity and the Immigrant Edge
04 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
There's no debating that my life was changed by the actions my father took to get our family to the United States. In today's episode I'm reading an e...