The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
313: Operations Manual Creation- Simple but NOT Easy with Kiera Dent
16 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kiera is our traveling implementer at DSI as well as the founder of Dental Placement Pros and Dental Masters Now....Continue Reading...
312: Win-Win Team Incentives
15 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Motivating your team and communicating exactly what you want can be difficult at times....Continue Reading...
311: One Geek's Perspective
14 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
But, are we all getting the same thing? Numbers geek, Kevin Rossen and I break....Continue Reading...
310: Selling your Practice , Dentistry and Nachos Part 2
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He keeps the laughs coming in part two of this presentation as he bounces between actionable...Continue Reading...
309: Selling your Practice , Dentistry and Nachos Part 1
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today we'll hear part one of his hilarious presentation. He had the house rockin as he covered...Continue Reading...
308: What's your Blue Ocean?
09 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Campbell is the founder of Advanced Prosthetics Institute and a practicing dentist here is Prescott, AZ....Continue Reading...
307: Value of Human Capitol
08 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Don't want to cut team salaries? No worries, during this addition of Tactical Tuesday I explain how you can get your overhead down...Continue Reading....
306: The Epidemic of Cancellations and No-Shows
07 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As always on Metrics Monday we are going to break down one KPI and discuss why it matters...Continue Reading...
305: Zero Fluff Money Talk with Reese Harper Part 2
04 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is another dense one. Reese uses this half of the presentation to explain the rate of return...Continue Reading...
304: Zero Fluff Money Talk with Reese Harper Part 1
03 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This part one episode comes from his incredibly actionable presentation at the DSS 2018. Today, you'll hear Reese talk about five things that....Conti...
303: Growth-Not Just for the Sake of Growth
02 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Arulrajah is a fellow entrepreneur and the founder of growingdentist.com, which hosts a ton of great resources for dentists looking to create a bi...
302: How can you Maximize Revenue Swing?
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in as we identify some areas of opportunity for Dr. Glen and uncover how he can give himself a 322K raise in 12 months without producing any mo...
301: Is Hygiene a Profit Center? Metrics Monday with Michael Lomaton and Kevin Rossen
30 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Last week we covered patient attrition during the Metrics Monday debut episode (#296). Scroll down and check it out if you haven't already!...Continue...
300: Real Dentists Talk Transformation Part 2
27 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
These stories come from my favorite part of the Dental Success Summit, the transformation contest....Continue Reading...
299: Systemizing Systemization with Michael Touloupas and Christian Hart - part 2
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
These guys are go-getters. They frequent live events and started their podcast with the goal of enriching the knowledge base of dentists and dental st...
298: Can Spontaneity Trump Systemization?
25 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
These guys are go-getters. They frequent live events and started their podcast with the goal of enriching the knowledge base...Continue Reading...
297: Streamlining your Practice's Workflow
24 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This Tactical Tuesday comes from a key note presentation I gave in San Diego, CA on maximizing your office manager...Continue Reading...
296: Advanced Metrics with the Analytics Geeks
23 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have the debut of a new segment here on the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Metrics Monday. Throughout this segment, I'll be sitting down with Kevin ...
295: Transform Your Practice - Real World Case Studies Part 1
20 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we have a few really inspirational stories. These stories come from my favorite part of the Dental Success Summit: The Transformation Contest.....
294: What's The Life Span Of Your Restorations?
19 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"What happens if my restoration fails?" When asked this question most of us respond with something along the lines of "we'll take care of you" or "I'l...
293: Reaching your Full Potential with Alastair Macdonald part 2
18 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He drops some serious knowledge bombs and a beautiful perspective on life...Continue Reading...
292: The Paradox of Abundance
17 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Alastair is also my personal performance coach as well as the author and editor of the Parallax report...Continue Reading...
291: Outside of your Comfort Zone with Grady Gores
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Grady and I met after a presentation I gave to the dental students at Creighton University....Continue Reading...
290: Keeping it Fresh after Decades of Growth
13 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Aaron is a full time practicing dentist, speaker and dental practice performance coach....Continue Reading...
289: The Human Side of Analytics
12 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Common themes and insights gained during over 30 one on one meetings with practice owners during DSS 2018...Continue Reading...
288: AM Insights from 6,500 feet
11 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In today's solo episode I bring you along on part of my miracle morning in my hometown of Prescott, AZ...Continue Reading...
287: Spear Education Setting The Bar For CE With Adam McWethy
02 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Adam holds a master in human resources and industrial relations from the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in adult ...Continue Reading...
286: Our Membership Plan is Legal
30 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jordon Comstock, founder of BoomcloudApps.com and host of the Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast,...Continue Reading...
285: Patient Flow and Profitability- Tips from Down Undah
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Angus spent more than a decade in sales and marketing with dentists, physicians, and vets after obtaining his Master's in marketing from the Universit...
284: The Win-Win Partnership Strategy with Dr. Josh Cochran
27 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Josh attended the University of Washington where he earned a degree in finance before getting his DDS at the Arizona School of Dentistry and Oral Heal...
283: DO NOT Attempt this Alone
22 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
But when the task is outside of our area of expertise, doing it alone can end up being very costly in the long run....Continue Reading...
282: The Dental X-Factor
20 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This is the last episode recorded live from the beach in Montego Bay, Jamaica....Continue Reading...
281: Building a Real Business
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this solo episode, I talk about how to build a more sophisticated business through team growth meetings, systemization, and calculating cost per pr...
280: The Practice of Dentistry According to the Legend, Dr. Steve Rasner
13 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Steve runs a fee for service dental practice that collects $4.5M in a blue collar neighborhood....Continue Reading...
279: Is Your Hygiene Department Inspired?
08 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel has 25 years of clinical hygiene experience and us a highly decorated speaker, coach and influencer to the dental profession....Continue Readin...
278: Average Sucks!
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
"How do I lower my overhead?!"...Continue Reading...
277: Bus Cast!
02 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dr. Bryan Stimmler, Dr. Mark Costes, and Tiger Safarov on a bus to the bar... this is a must-listen!...Continue Reading...
276: Develop This Muscle or Perish
01 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During our chat, Jordan and I discuss: The distinction between high and low value activities....Continue Reading...
275: Tackling the Biggest Risks in Dentistry
28 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with the sleep deprived and energized Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Tim McNamara as they chat about:...Continue Reading...
274: Huge News- This Affects You
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with three of my buddies and podcasting legends- Dr. Alan Mead and Dr. Jason Lipscomb (The De...
273: BIG Thinkers Q&A at Nova
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I got to spent some great quality time with some really smart and ambitious D3s and D4s at Nova Southeastern Dental School...Continue Reading...
272: Getting Paid for Sleep with Dr. Erin Elliott
21 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Elliott currently teaches with 3-D Dentists and Dr. Tatum Agarwal and also does private coaching with practices on the topics of medical billing a...
271: Multiple Practices and Pathogens
19 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During these interviews, our discussions range from identifying oral pathogens to the benefits and challenges of multiple practice ownership....Contin...
270: Fees Matter with Tom Zgainer
14 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I interview Tom Zgainer, Tony Robbins' business partner and founder of America's Best 401K....Continue Reading...
269: When the Minions Take Over
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During this mashup episode, listen to what happens when my mics get "borrowed" and catch some wisdom from some of our smart attendees and speakers.......
268: The Breakeven Point with Dr. Chris Potrykus
08 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I sit down with my friend Dr. Chris Potrykus, the owner of a successful and rapidly growing multiple practice group....Continue Readin...
267: Navigating the Gauntlet with Dr. Cole Brenny
06 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
As founder of the PracticingDentist.com, Cole specializes in coaching dental students and young dentists prepare for their transition into practice o...
266: Living the 4-hour Work Week
02 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
On Today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I chat with a legend in dentistry, Vicki McManus at the 2nd annual Voices of Dentistry Summit....Cont...
265: The VoD Mashup Part 1
01 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear three separate interviews on topics ranging from advanced surgery, to practice management, to the legalities multiple pra...
264: What's Your Number?
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
If you missed the Voices of Dentistry Summit last weekend, you missed an excited and packed house at the Doubletree Hotel in Scottsdale, AZ....Continu...
263: Backstage Secrets
30 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Listen in to the pre Voices of Dentistry Summit excitement as I interview attendees from across the United States. Pour yourself a cocktail and get ...
262: Dental Nachos with Dr. Paul Goodman
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
After graduating from the University Of Pennsylvania School Of Dentistry in 2002, he completed a GPR at Albert Einstein Medical Center in Philadelphia...
261: The Future is Here- and its Bright! With Dr. Cory Glenn
24 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He attended dental school at the University of Tennessee Health Sciences and did a GPR at Lutheran Medical Center....Continue Reading...
260: Creating the "Super OM"
23 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During our time together, Kiera's and I discuss a new secret weapon that she's developed to get your front office and OMs to the next level....Continu...
259: The Cold Hard Truth about Your Identity
22 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
He is a security expert and private investigator committed to informing, educating and empowering people so that they can protect themselves...Continu...
258: Formulaic Growth Strategies with Dr. Addison Killeen
19 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Addison has six practices in Lincoln, Nebraska and his group is in the process of assembling a solid management team....Continue Reading...
257: Life and Dentistry
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is made up of a group of new dentists who recently graduated from the University of Kentucky College of Dentistry....Continue Reading...
256: Are you an Inspired Dentist?
10 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Angadi is a social and emotional intelligence coach who helps dentists unpeel the layers of expectation and fear to optimize time and thought....C...
255: Reflections on Losing Everything with Dr. Alan Mead
09 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past few years, Dr. Alan Mead has become one of the most recognized voices in the profession of dentistry....Continue Reading...
254: Crushing it! How to Build a $2M Dental Practice in 12 Months
06 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
During our time together, we talk about Tim's wildly successful startup and how he was able to build it to over $2M in less than twelve months....Cont...
253: Balance, Travel and Implementation in 2018
05 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The importance of self-awareness and how it affects every aspect of your life and business...Continue Reading...
252: Legally Pay Zero Taxes with Tom Wheelwright, CPA
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki is one of my favorite books that has shaped the way that I view business, wealth and taxes....Continue Reading...
251: Totally Oral with Dr. Lance Timmerman
30 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this long overdue hilarious interview, we discuss his diverse clinical areas of interest and expertise....Continue Reading...
250: Engineering Hockey Stick Growth with Michael Lomotan
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
My buddy Michael Lomotan is a self professed analytics geek and all around brilliant dude....Continue Reading...
249: Your Financial GPR
29 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Loren's goal was to own a dental practice before he graduated from the University of Utah School of Dentistry. Without funding or cash...Continue Read...
248: Is Fee for Service Dead? With Dr. Drew Byrnes
28 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During our chat, we discuss: Drew's opinion on the future for fee for service practices...Continue Reading...
247: Leverage, Negotiations and Community with Dr. Glenn Vo
27 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Had a great time chatting with Glenn about: The difference between being thrifty and cheap...Continue Reading...
246: Dr. Paul Etchison: Becoming a Dental Practice Hero
26 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We had a blast- it's always nice to chat with a like-minded, success oriented business owner. During our time together, we discuss...Continue Reading....
245: Dental Jiu-Jitsu
22 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I interview aspiring podcaster and owner of owner of a private office in one of the most saturated markets in the U.S.--Dr. Bryan Stimmler...Continue ...
244: The Habits of Highly Effective OM's
20 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
But what specifically are the roles and duties within your organization? And what are the most important tasks that they should be performing every da...
243: Turning Negatives into Positives
18 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Specifically, we discuss: How to convert angry patients into raving fans...Continue Reading...
242: Building a Scratch Practice with No Cash and No Credit
15 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Allen Gotora moved to the United States from Zimbabwe when he was 19 years old. When he arrived, he had a couple hundred dollars and a dream of b...
241: Dentists and Money
13 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Given that the annual income for the typical Dentist is four times what the average American brings home, why do so many dentists struggle to save for...
240: When You Don't Know What You Don't Know
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
One of my favorite things to do is to speak to dental schools on the topics of business, practice ownership, practice acquisition and overhead and cas...
239: De-Commoditizing Dentistry, Attraction and Retention Strategies with Jerry Jones
07 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jerry has over two decades of experience in the dental profession and is the owner and founder of Jerry Jones Direct- a boutique marketing and adverti...
238: Dentistry and Tax Reform with Jonathan Van Horn, CPA
06 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with Jonathan Van Horn, CPA to get some clarity about what the upcoming changes in tax law me...
237: Conquering Chaos and Dominating Your Day with Craig Ballantyne
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
I interview a friend and mentor, Craig Ballantyne. Craig is the author of Perfect Day Formula: How to Own the Day and Control Your Life, and creator o...
236: Maximizing your Marketing ROI with Dr. Anissa Holmes
30 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I chat with my good friend, Dr. Anissa Holmes....Continue Reading...
235: The Template for Growth in 2018
29 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I take you behind the scenes to a closed room session with our Elite Practice Mastermind Group....Contin...
234: Enlightening Practice Audits
28 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I take the mic behind the scenes of a recent small group meeting of my private Mastermind clients....Continue Reading...
233: Becoming a more Sophisticated Dental Practice Owner
27 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Jake Conway and I discuss the ins and outs of Profit and Loss Statements ...Continue Reading...
232: Forecasting, Lessons from 2017 and Gratitude
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The focus of this episode is reflecting on what worked and what didn't work in 2017 and creating a plan for the upcoming year....Continue Reading...
231: Embezzlement, Drug Abuse and Spouse Swapping in the Dental Office?
22 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Dr. Tim McNamara, Ashlee Evans and I share war stories of practice ownership over a few cocktails at DSI headquarters....Continue Rea...
230: Ramping Up a Start-Up or Acquisition
21 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During our discussion, we talk about Tim's wildly successful start-up and how he was able to build ramp up production a break neck speed....Continue R...
229: Dentists, Implants and Worms
17 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Justin, who is one of the most well respected implantology educators in our profession, discusses his hands on courses and how they differ from all of...
228: Analytics All Practice Owners Should Track
16 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Kevin Rossen is the owner and founder of Divergent Dental, an incredibly forward thinking dental practice analytics company poised to make a big splas...
227: Associate Compensation and Reverse Engineering Short and Long Term Goals
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
We are taking questions from our emails and the Dental Success Institute closed Facebook group....Continue Reading...
226: Ownership in Business (and Life)
14 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
The most effective way to transition from a public non- profit clinic to a private for-profit practice ...Continue Reading...
225: The Thriving Dentist with Gary Takacs
10 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Gary interviews me and we discuss the joys and challenges of multiple practice ownership...Continue Read...
224: Fast Track to a Debt Free Dental Practice
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I answer a related question posed by Dr. Paul Jackson in the Dental Success Institute Facebook Group.......
223: Sharpening the Saw in Dallas
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with my good friends Dr. Ben Kacos and Dr. Bryan Stimmler for a pre-dawn chat in Dallas, TX.....
222: Finding Pearls in a Sea of White Noise
07 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"I'd be curious to hear how Mark Costes and others in this group are able to implement info from all of the books and podcasts you read and listen to....
221: Systemization, Accountability and the Glue that Holds it all Together
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
As always, each attendee got the opportunity to discuss their biggest wins, challenges and upcoming goals with the group....Continue Reading...
220: Car Cast Nebraska
31 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Nebraska traffic laws as he podcasts while driving his rental car. This is a good one!...Continue Reading...
219: Debt, Partnerships and Developing your Clinical Suite- University of Nebraska School of Dentistry
30 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Over that time, Dr. Dunning's curriculum has evolved to include simulations that expose his students to real-life practice scenarios and help them to ...
218: Ownership: Benefits and Challenges Part 2
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I play part 2 of my presentation entitled, Your Professional Journey Part 1 that I gave to the students at the Missouri School of Den...
217: Ownership: Benefits and Challenges Part 1
28 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, you'll hear me talk to the student body at the Missouri School of Dentistry and Oral Health....Continue Reading...
216: Car Cast: Getting Past the "Struggle"
27 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, you'll hear Kiera Dent and I reflect on our travels, the "struggle" that so many dentists face and how t...
215: Drinking from a Fire hose at Creighton University
26 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Following the presentation, I opened up the discussion to a Q and A- they asked some great questions!...Continue Reading...
214: The Silicon Valley Bonus System
24 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
During our discussion, Chris brought some great actionable content including all the details for implementing what he calls his...Continue Reading...