The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
2179: Mastering Balance in Life and Dentistry Pt. 1
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Jake Conway dives into the first part of a transformative discussion on mastering the aspects of your dental practice that are wit...
2178: Scaling Smarter with Membership and SaaS Pt. 2
07 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we explore the transformative potential of dental membership plans, from simple discount-only models to creative offerings like wh...
2177: Scaling Smarter with Membership and SaaS Pt. 1
06 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the concept of revenue quality per patient cohort, an often-overlooked metric that can transform your dental practice...
2176: Building Team, Patient, & Personal Confidence in Your Associates Pt. 2
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 2, Dr. Summer Kassmel continues her discussion on developing confident, capable associates by focusing on mentorship and growth strategies. Sh...
2175: Building Team, Patient, & Personal Confidence in Your Associates Pt. 1
04 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In Part 1 of this insightful two-part series, Dr. Summer Kassmel shares her expertise on building team, patient, and personal confidence in associates...
2174: Lessons on Building a $30M DSO Empire
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Matt, co-owner of Oak Dental Partners, who shares how he scaled a DSO from $7 million to $23 million in EBITDA...
2173: How Do You Get An Audience to Like You
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're diving into the world of positive communication, associate onboarding, and practice growth with Dr. Paul Goodman—known to ...
2172: Thriving as a Forever Associate
30 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Soraya Safi, also known as the "Forever Dental Associate," to discuss her groundbreaking coachin...
2171: Mastering Efficiency and Giving Back
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Aaron Nicholas, a passionate educator and practicing dentist who's revolutionizing dental train...
2170: Unlocking Tax Strategies and Real Estate Wealth Pt. 2
28 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his conversation with Clint Harris, managing partner at Nomad Capital, diving deeper into the strategies...
2169: Unlocking Tax Strategies and Real Estate Wealth Pt. 1
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Clint Harris, a seasoned real estate investor and managing partner at Nomad Capital, to discuss his...
2168: Collaborative Goal Setting Made Simple for 2025
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark Costes is joined by Sydney Robinson to discuss effective goal-setting strategies for 2025 and how to rally your team behind t...
2167: The Art & Science of Reinvention Pt. 3
23 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we uncover the keys to reinvention, exploring how small, consistent habits can shape a new identity and drive lasting change. Disc...
2166: The Art & Science of Reinvention Pt. 2
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we spotlight Smile Outreach International and its mission to provide sustainable dental care to underserved communities around the...
2165: The Art & Science of Reinvention Pt. 1
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the best time of year to reset and refocus, challenging traditional wisdom on goal-setting timelines. We explore the ...
2164: The Real Estate Edge
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark welcomes real estate expert Justin "JJ" Ditkofsky, founder of We Care Practice Advisors, back to the podcast. JJ shares his d...
2163: Financing & Tax Strategies
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Jim Brady, Senior Director of Henry Schein Financial Services, to explore how dental professionals can leverag...
2162: From Burnout to Breakthrough Pt. 2
16 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive deep into the art and science of capturing attention with a former Miss Nevada turned viral video strategist. Hilary Billi...
2161: From Burnout to Breakthrough Pt. 1
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we explore the transformative journey of resilience and reinvention with our guest, Hilary Billings, who shares candid insights ab...
2160: Transforming Dental Practice Efficiency
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Corey Pinegar, CEO of Reach and TEAM, to discuss how outsourcing and remote staffing are revolutionizing denta...
2159: Startups to Systems
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark welcomes Dr. Chris Green, an accomplished dentist, multi-practice owner, DSI Black Belt coach, and now a published author, to...
2158: Finding Your Superpower
10 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Cole Herzik, a general dentist, entrepreneur, and host of multiple podcasts, including Dental Student Vibe...
2157: The Secrets to Thriving Healthcare Practices Pt. 2
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark continues his deep dive with Mark Henderson Leary, certified EOS Implementer and host of the Practice Freedom Podcast. In thi...
2156: The Secrets to Thriving Healthcare Practices Pt. 1
08 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome Mark Henderson Leary, a certified EOS Implementer, entrepreneur, and host of the Practice Freedom Podcast. Mark shares ...
2155: Storytelling, Publishing, and Building Your Brand Pt. 2
07 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's second installment of the conversation with Aurora Winter, Mark delves deeper into the future of publishing, storytelling, and the transfor...
2154: Storytelling, Publishing, and Building Your Brand Pt. 1
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sit down with best-selling author and media strategist Aurora Winter for the first of a two-part conversation. Aurora, a former...
2153: Why Case Acceptance Is a Team Sport
03 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome the insightful Dr. Summer Kassmel, DSI Black Belt Coach, entrepreneur, and practice owner, to dive deep into the art an...
2152: From Nachos to Non-Profits
02 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Rob Montgomery and Dr. Paul Goodman welcome back the dynamic Dr. Mark Costas, host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, to discuss the ch...
2151: From Adversity to Impact
01 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Julieanne O'Connor and Michael Keeter to share his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming ...
2150: Q&A: New Patients, Acquisitions, DSOs, and Building Your Dream Practice
31 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark answers audience questions from the Henry Schein event. Covering some of the most pressing topics for dental practice owners,...
2149: Building a Profitable Practice
30 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark shares highlights from his recent presentation at a Henry Schein event, where he spoke about the critical pillars of building...
2148: The Marketing Revolution Pt. 2
27 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark continues his insightful conversation with Laura Maley and Michael Anderson, co-founders of Wunderist Agency, as they unveil ...
2147: The Marketing Revolution Pt. 1
26 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Laura and Michael, co-founders of Wunderist Agency, to explore how they've disrupted dental marketing by focus...
2146: Growth, Recaps, and Choosing the Right Partner
25 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark welcomes back Chip Fichtner, founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, for an in-depth discussion about the evolving lan...
2145: Mastering Revenue Cycle Management Pt. 2
24 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark continues his deep dive with dental billing and revenue cycle management expert Penny Reed, Chief Growth Officer at E-Assist ...
2144: Mastering Revenue Cycle Management Pt. 1
23 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark welcomes back Penny Reed, Chief Growth Officer at E-Assist Dental Solutions and a leader in dental business coaching. Penny s...
2143: How to Hold Your Team Accountable Pt. 2
20 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel, Dr. Kelly Dove and Ashlee Hirschfeld discuss the importance of CEO/admin time in scaling your practice and mai...
2142: How to Hold Your Team Accountable Pt. 1
19 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel and Ashlee Hirschfeld are joined by the inspirational Dr. Kelly Dove, fellow Black Belt coach and multi-practic...
2141: Building Sustainable Legacies
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Jared Hill and Dr. Dan Nelson, founders of the Dental Legacy Foundation, to discuss their game-changing ap...
2140: Loving, Leading, & Learning from Mistakes Pt. 2
17 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have the second part of Dr. Ben Kacos's presentation at the Dental Success Summit 2024, titled "Loving, Leading & Learning From...
2139: Loving, Leading, & Learning from Mistakes Pt. 1
16 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we are thrilled to share with you the first part of Dr. Ben Kacos's presentation titled "Loving, Leading & Learning From Mistakes....
2138: Case Planning Blueprint: Singles, Overdentures, & Full Arch Strategies
14 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the key components of effective case planning and surgical workflows with Dr. Taher Dhoon, Dr. Daniel Briskie, and Dr...
2137: From Grit to Glory
13 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into an inspiring talk from Dr. Mark Costes that explores the pivotal moments that shape a life, the power of perseverance...
2136: Breaking Barriers in Business and Mental Health Pt. 2
12 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark wraps up his insightful conversation with Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice. Kevin shares how Mango Voice has differentiated ...
2135: From Zero to $100M and Beyond Pt. 1
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark dives into an inspiring conversation with Kevin Tallman, CEO of Mango Voice. Kevin shares his journey from scaling a logistic...
2134: Dental Wellness Essentials Pt. 2
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have the second part of the October Mastermind with Dr. Cristian Pavel, where he delves deeper into Dental Wellness Essentials....
2133: Dental Wellness Essentials Pt. 1
09 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we hear from Dr. Cristian Pavel during the October Mastermind, where he explores the transformative power of wellness, mindfulness...
2132: Expansion Stack
06 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome Jake Conway, founder of Custom Practice Analytics and a longtime expert in the Dental Success world. Jake dives deep in...
2131: Proactive Marketing Strategies Pt. 2
05 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark and marketing expert Ryan Gross, CEO of CMO Share, unpack the evolving dental marketing landscape and the pivotal role of ope...
2130: Proactive Marketing Strategies Pt. 1
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark dives into the complexities of dental marketing and patient acquisition with industry expert Ryan Gross, CEO of CMO Share. Ry...
2129: Scaling Global Impact Pt. 2
03 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue our conversation with J.W. Oliver, the driving force behind SupportDDS and ZimWorks.com. J.W. shares how his company h...
2128: Scaling Global Impact Pt. 1
02 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sat down with J.W. Oliver, a dynamic entrepreneur and the managing partner of SupportDDS and ZimWorks.com. With over 30 years o...
2127: Deal Structures, Equity, & Negotiation Tactics Pt. 2
29 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue with Brandon Moncrief of McLerran & Associates, a leading expert in dental transitions and DSO affiliations, to dive d...
2126: Deal Structures, Equity, & Negotiation Tactics Pt. 1
28 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're joined by Brannon Moncrief of McLerran & Associates, a trusted expert in dental practice transitions, DSOs, and private equi...
2125: Captive Insurance in Dentistry
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Adam Marburger, co-founder of the Dental Protection Group, to dive into the innovative 831B captive...
2124: Building a Black Belt Dental Practice Pt. 2
26 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes wraps up his powerful two-part keynote from the Voices of Dentistry conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. In this con...
2123: Building a Black Belt Dental Practice Pt. 1
25 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares part one of his keynote from the Voices of Dentistry conference in Scottsdale, Arizona. He dives into the f...
2122: Purposeful Marketing
22 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Peter Beckwith, co-founder of Mad Rose Media and Chief Cultural Officer at Oak Forest Recovery. Pet...
2121: Empowering Critical Thinkers Pt. 2
21 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue our conversation with HR Huntsman, diving deeper into the nuances of leadership and organizational development. HR sha...
2120: Empowering Critical Thinkers Pt. 1
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sit down with HR Huntsman, founder of Leaders Edge, for an inspiring and deeply personal conversation about overcoming adversit...
2119: Exceeding Expectations Pt. 2
19 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka continues his insightful conversation on exceeding expectations by focusing on intentional team culture. He reveal...
2118: Exceeding Expectations Pt. 1
18 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka dives into the transformative power of cultivating a team culture rooted in care, connection, and positivity. He s...
2117: Building Your Legacy Pt. 2
15 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes wraps up his powerful keynote from the Neodent Symposium in San Diego. Speaking to a lively crowd of a thousand de...
2116: Building Your Legacy Pt. 1
14 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes delivers part one of his impactful keynote presentation from the Neodent Symposium in San Diego, where he spoke to...
2115: How Much is Your Practice Worth?
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we're joined by Greg Auerbach, a seasoned expert in dental practice transitions and valuations with Henry Schein Dental Practice T...
2114: Adding Associates with Less Stress Pt. 2
12 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Jason Tanoory and Dr. Summer Kassmel dive into advanced strategies for bringing associates on board with less stress and more ...
2113: Adding Associates with Less Stress Pt. 1
11 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Jason Tanoory and Dr. Summer Kassmel share insights on making the process of bringing on new associates as smooth and stress-f...
2112: The Art & Science of Anticipation Pt. 2
08 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon returns to continue his discussion on "The Art & Science of Anticipation." He dives into practical strategies for ...
2111: The Art & Science of Anticipation Pt. 1
07 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon dives deep into "The Art & Science of Anticipation," discussing how effective leaders can foresee challenges befor...
2110: The Productivity Accelerator Pt. 3
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Mark Costes continues his presentation, "The Productivity Accelerator." He delves i...
2109: The Power of Storytelling
05 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with Cameron Pivach, founder of Vessel Marketing, to explore the power of storytelling and social media in building...
2108: Embracing the Hero's Journey
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Mark Costes opens Day 2 of the mastermind in Frisco, TX, with an empowering discuss...
2107: The Productivity Accelerator Pt. 2
01 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of a three-part series from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Mark Costes continues with Part 2 of "The Productivity Accele...
2106: Mastering Partnerships & Leadership in Dentistry Pt. 2
31 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's first episode of a two-part series, we continue our conversation with Bob Spiel, founder of Dentist Partner Pros, discussing strategies for...
2105: Mastering Partnerships & Leadership in Dentistry Pt. 1
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's first episode of a two-part series, we welcome Bob Spiel, founder of Dentist Partner Pros and Spiel Consulting, to discuss leadership, team...
2104: Rhino Finance Pt. 2
29 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's second episode of a two-part series from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Bill Keith dives into strategies for boosting production...
2103: Rhino Finance Pt. 1
28 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's first episode of a two-part series from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Bill Keith presents Rhino Finance at the recent mastermin...
2102: The Productivity Accelerator Pt. 1
25 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's first episode of a three-part series from the October Mastermind in Frisco, TX, Dr. Mark Costes dives into the challenges of balancing hust...
2101: Behind the Scenes of Growth and Impact
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark catches up with Ashlee Hirschfeld, COO of the Dental Success Network (DSN). They discuss exciting developments, including DSN...
2100: Cracking the Staffing Code
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sit down with Holli Perez, co-founder, CMO, and lead recruiter of Direct Dental. With extensive experience as a regional manage...
2099: Navigating Dental School Pt. 2
22 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we continue with JD Folz, who takes the opportunity to ask Mark some insightful questions about his long-term vision and ...
2098: Navigating Dental School Pt. 1
21 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we have JD Folz, a third-year dental student from Ohio State University, where he is also a finance graduate. JD shares h...
2097: Team Bonuses
18 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode of the "Lady Leader" series within the Dental Success Network, Ashlee Hirschfeld, Dr. Addison Killeen, Dr. Summer Kassmel, and Jake...
2096: Finding Fulfillment in Dentistry Pt. 2
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jaren Argyle, founder of The Elevated Dentist. Dr. Argyle dives deeper into the cha...
2095: Finding Fulfillment in Dentistry Pt. 1
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we have Dr. Jaren Argyle, founder of The Elevated Dentist and a seasoned dental practice owner with over 20 years of expe...
2094: Surgical Precision
15 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome back Dr. Taher Dhoon, co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute and a DSI Black Belt coach. They discuss the growth...
2093: Debunking Bad Advice
14 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Summer Kassmel, DSI coach and entrepreneur, to discuss bad or irrelevant advice often received in dentistry. ...
2092: Building High-Performance Teams
11 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Dr. Heather-Dawn Lawson-Myers, a transformational speaker, coach, and member of the John C. Maxwell Leadership Team. With ...
2091: Inside Secrets to Building Your Dental Practice
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark interviews Tommy Morales, the founder and CEO of 2SIXL Dental Builders. With over 30 years of construction experience, Tommy ...
2090: Accountability, Training, & Leadership
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Brenda McNulty, owner of DSO FACTS, who shares her journey from dental assisting in the military to becoming a leader in b...
2089: How to Survive (and Thrive) Through a Recession
08 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Ben Kacos, Dr. Addison Killeen, and Ryan Gross discuss strategies for navigating economic uncertainty in dental practices. Dra...
2088: Empowering Dental Teams with In-Office Coaching Insights
07 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we are joined by Sydney Robinson, Executive Director of the Dental Success Network and Founder of the Front Office Academy coachin...
2087: Career Defining Moments Pt. 2
04 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we continue our interview with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, diving deeper into the challenges of managing patient expectations in...
2086: Career Defining Moments Pt. 1
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's two-part episode, we have Dr. Dennis Hartlieb, a leading cosmetic dentist with over 30 years of experience based in Glenview, Illinois. Dr....
2085: Behind the Lens
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Steve Hollingsworth, founder of Enlightning Media, the media mastermind behind Dental Success Institute's podcast and even...
2084: Breaking Burnout: Strategies for High Achievers Pt. 2
01 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue our conversation with Julieanne O'Connor, diving deeper into strategies for managing burnout and maintaining personal ...
2083: Breaking Burnout: Strategies for High Achievers Pt. 1
30 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Julieanne O'Connor, a high-performance coach who works with dentists and CEOs to help them achieve success without burnout...
2082: Leadership Mastery
27 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Eric Morin, founder of Tower Leadership, who brings over a decade of experience in helping dental practice owners grow in ...
2081: Inside Global Dental Missions
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Laura Kolar, the executive director of Smile Outreach International (SOI). They discuss their recent dental mission trip t...
2080: Turning Income into Wealth
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Derek Van Ness, founder of Big Life Financial. Derick shares insights on how his company helps small business owners, espe...