The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

2079: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 2

24 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's second part of this engaging two-part episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho. The di...

2078: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 1

23 Sep 2024

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On today's first part of a two-part episode, we have Dr. Paul Goodman, widely known as Dr. Nacho, for a lively and insightful conversation. Dr. Goodma...

2077: Leadership & Giving Back

20 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, Greg Essenmacher interviews Dr. Mark Costes. Greg dives deep into Mark's podcasting journey, leadership insights, and the philosop...

2076: A Deep Dive into Leadership & Team Accountability Pt. 2

19 Sep 2024

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On today's two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Tanoory, diving deeper into leadership principles and effective dental practi...

2075: A Deep Dive into Leadership & Team Accountability Pt. 1

18 Sep 2024

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On today's two-part episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Jason Tanoory, a DSI Black Belt coach, to discuss the evolution of his dental practice ownership ...

2074: Lessons in Leadership

17 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Summer Kassmel, and they reflect on the Lady Leaders webinars Dr. Kassmel has been part of, covering crucial...

2073: Implant Success & Treatment Planning

16 Sep 2024

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On today's Surgical Saturdays episode of the Dentalpreneur podcast, Mark hosts Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie from the Colorado Surgical Institut...

2072: The Forever Associate Pt. 2

13 Sep 2024

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On today's two-part episode, Mark Dr. Soraya Safi continue their conversation, delving into the pros and cons of dental practice ownership versus rema...

2071: The Forever Associate Pt. 1

12 Sep 2024

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On today's two-part episode, Mark interviews Dr. Soraya Safi, also known as the "Forever Associate Dentist." Dr. Safi shares her journey into dentistr...

2070: Navigating Dental Practice Sales Pt. 2

11 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we continue with Brandon Moncrief with their discussion on dental practice sales, focusing on the financial intricacies of selling...

2069: Navigating Dental Practice Sales Pt. 1

10 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, we have the first of 2-parts with Brandon Moncrief, a seasoned expert in the dental industry with 20 years of experience as a bank...

2068: Innovating Dental Care

09 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, we sit down with Dr. Quinn Smith, a multi-doctor practice owner and co-founder of Smile Warranty. Dr. Smith shares his journey fro...

2067: Mastering Dental Insurance

06 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, we sit down with Vivek Kinra, a successful serial dental entrepreneur. Vivek shares his journey of founding the fast-growing compa...

2066: Fortifying the Dental Core Pt. 2

05 Sep 2024

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On today's second part of this engaging two-part episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho. The di...

2065: Fortifying the Dental Core Pt. 1

04 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's first part of a two-part episode, we have Dr. Paul Goodman, widely known as Dr. Nacho, for a lively and insightful conversation. Dr. Goodma...

2064: AI Innovation

03 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, Mark sits down with Ryan Miller, CEO and co-founder of Peerlogic, a company at the forefront of AI-powered solutions for dental pr...

2063: Finding Fulfillment Beyond Success

02 Sep 2024

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On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is interviewed by Wes Whitten of Neodent, where he shares his inspiring journey from overcoming academic challenge...

2062: Becoming Every Patient's Favorite Dentist

30 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, Ashlee Hirschfeld hosts a lively discussion with Dr. Ben Kacos, founder of Freeport Dental Solutions and Chief Clinical Officer fo...

2061: Pathways to Dental Success

29 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, we welcome three enthusiastic D4 dental students from Midwestern University: Christian Putegnat, Andy Palacios, and Sydnie Weis. T...

2060: Protecting Your Dental Practice From Cyber Threats

28 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, we sit down with Tom Barberio, CIO of Think Forward, to discuss the critical importance of cybersecurity in the dental industry. W...

2059: Strategies for Success

27 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, we sit down with Greg Essenmacher, founder of GNA Consult, to discuss the complexities of integrating full-arch procedures into ge...

2058: Building a Thriving Dental Community

26 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, we welcome back Ashlee Hirschfeld, the COO of the Dental Success Network (DSN) and a key contributor since the podcast's inception...

2057: Drilling Protocol Pt. 2

23 Aug 2024

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On today's two-part episode, we continue our deep dive into advanced surgical techniques with part two of his conversation with Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr...

2056: Drilling Protocol Pt. 1

22 Aug 2024

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On today's first part of a two-part episode, we have the co-founders of the Colorado Surgical Institute, Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie. This is ...

2055: The Power of Positive Thinking

21 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have Neo Positivity, a mindset specialist and advocate of the Law of Attraction. Neo shares his transformative journey from ser...

2054: Mastering CEO Time Pt. 2

20 Aug 2024

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On today's second part of a two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Summer Kassmel, a seasoned entrepreneur and one of DSI's Black Bel...

2053: Mastering CEO Time Pt. 1

19 Aug 2024

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On today's first part of a two-part episode, we have Dr. Summer Kassmel, a highly successful entrepreneur and one of DSI's Black Belt coaches. The con...

2052: Vision, Accountability, & Mental Health Pt. 2

16 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's 2-part episode with Melinda Heryford, we dive into the challenges faced by both new and seasoned dental business owners. They discuss the i...

2051: Vision, Accountability, & Mental Health Pt. 1

15 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's 2-part episode, we have Melinda Heryford, a practice management consultant with over three decades of experience in dentistry. Melinda shar...

2050: Building a Mega Dental Practice Pt. 2

14 Aug 2024

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On today's 2-part episode with Dr. Bill Keith, we dive deeper into the challenges of maintaining a positive culture within a large dental practice. Dr...

2049: Building a Mega Dental Practice Pt. 1

13 Aug 2024

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On today's 2-part episode, Dr. Bill Keith shares his remarkable journey from an accounting and finance background to becoming the owner and operator o...

2048: Revolutionizing the Future of Work

12 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, Mark sits down with the dynamic Co-CEOs and Co-Founders of GoTu, Cary Gahm and Edward Thomas. GoTu is a cutting-edge software comp...

2047: HR: Why NOT to Do it Yourself

09 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, recorded at Voices of Dentistry 2023, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Paul Edwards, the founder of CEDR HR Solutions, to delve into...

2046: Behind the Camera Pt. 2

08 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's 2nd part episode, we continue our conversation with Steve Hollingsworth, founder of Enlightening Media. We discuss the importance of person...

2045: Behind the Camera Pt. 1

07 Aug 2024

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On today's 1st of a 2-part episode, we dive into the fascinating journey of Steve Hollingsworth, founder of Enlightening Media. Starting from his earl...

2044: Inside the Operations of the Dental Success Companies Pt. 2

06 Aug 2024

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On today's 2nd part episode, Kay discusses the importance of having robust systems in place to ensure efficiency and minimize the need for micromanage...

2043: Inside the Operations of the Dental Success Companies Pt. 1

05 Aug 2024

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On today's 1st of 2-part episode, we have a special guest, Kay Lange, the President of the Dental Success Companies. As Kay enters her eighth year wit...

2042: Colorado Surgical Institute and Innovations in Dental Education

02 Aug 2024

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On today's episode, we have Chris Richards, the executive director of the Colorado Surgical Institute (CSI). With a background in operations, leadersh...

2041: When to Bring on an Associate Pt. 2

01 Aug 2024

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On today's 2nd part of a 2-part episode, "When to Bring on an Associate," Ashlee Hirschfeld, Dr. Summer Kassmel, and Mark Costes continue their explor...

2040: When to Bring on an Associate Pt. 1

31 Jul 2024

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On today's 1st of 2-part episode, "When to Bring on an Associate," Ashlee Hirschfeld, Dr. Summer Kassmel, and Mark Costes delve into the critical cons...

2039: Inside Epic Dental

30 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we're excited to have Donald and Monica Bailey, the founders of Epic Dental, join us. They are passionate about cavity prevention ...

2038: Maximizing Practice Success

29 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have an old friend and a highly successful practice owner, Dr. Spencer Greer, joining us. Spencer owns Mid Columbia Dental, loc...

2037: Numbers That Matter Pt. 2

26 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have this part two episode, with our guests concluding an enlightening discussion on crucial practice metrics. They delve into ...

2036: Numbers That Matter Pt. 1

25 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have a two-part series featuring Ashlee Hirschfeld, DSI Black Belt coach, Summer Kassmel, and DSI analytics expert Jake Conway....

2035: Collapsing Time

24 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have a clip from a recent Dental Success Summit in Scottsdale, Arizona, where Mark elaborates on the Systemization Jumpstart. H...

2034: When It's Done Pt. 2

23 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we wrap-up with part two of a two-part episode. If you haven't listened to part one of the "When It's Done" episode, make sure to ...

2033: When It's Done Pt. 1

22 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have a mastermind meeting we had in 2019 in San Diego. We delved into a powerful visualization exercise, exploring what your pr...

2032: Decoding Hard Conversations

19 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we delve into the intricate art of decoding hard conversations. Alastair emphasizes that the number of challenging dialogues you a...

2031: Reflections on Giving Back

18 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have Dr. Aaron Nicholas. Fresh from their annual mission trip to the Dominican Republic, they share reflections on their experi...

2030: Balancing Art, Dentistry, & Community

17 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have Dr. Arti Jagirdar, who brings a unique and inspiring story to the podcast. Dr. Jagirdar shares her journey from being enco...

2029: Concepts & Reporting Review Pt. 2

16 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we wrap up with Jake Conway, founder of Custom Practice Analytics. If you haven't listened to part one, be sure to go back and lis...

2028: Concepts & Reporting Review Pt. 1

15 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, Jake Conway, founder of Custom Practice Analytics, presents his presentation at a mastermind meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina,...

2027: Are You Sure It's Time To Panic? Pt. 2

12 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel continues her discourse on empowering leadership within dental practices from her presentation at DSS 2024. She...

2026: Are You Sure It's Time To Panic? Pt. 1

11 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we are thrilled to bring you insights from Dr. Summer Kassmel's presentation titled "Creating a Leadership Team". Dr. Kassmel, who...

2025: From Basketball to Dentistry

10 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Thomas Fow, a Scottsdale, Arizona native with a unique and inspiring journey to dentistry. Dr. Fow, who in...

2024: Being Inefficient Pt. 2

09 Jul 2024

Contributed by Lukas

On today's episode, we have the second half of the 2-parts from Dr. Aaron Nicholas' presentation at the Mastermind event for the Dental Success Instit...

2023: Being Inefficient Pt. 1

08 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have the first of 2-parts from Dr. Aaron Nicholas' presentation at the recent Mastermind event for the Dental Success Institute...

2022: Building Trust & Systems

05 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we're joined by recurring guest Sydney Robinson, the Executive Director of the Dental Success Network. The conversation touches on...

2021: Hygiene Strategies

04 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, Mark sits down with Rachel Wall, RDH and CEO of Inspired Hygiene. Rachel shares insights from her 30-year career as a clinical hyg...

2020: The CEO Effectiveness Assessment

03 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, Mark delivers a concise yet impactful discussion on the CEO effectiveness assessment. The focus is on establishing objective basel...

2019: Morning Huddles That Matter Pt. 2

02 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have the second half of the 2-parts from Dr. Ben Kacos' presentation on "Morning Huddles That Matter" at the Mastermind event, ...

2018: Morning Huddles That Matter Pt. 1

01 Jul 2024

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On today's episode, we have the first half of 2-parts from Dr. Ben Kacos' presentation titled "Morning Huddles That Matter" at the Mastermind event, h...

2017: The Paradox of Personal Investment

28 Jun 2024

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On today's episode, we have a quick but impactful episode, titled "The Paradox of Personal Investment," Dr. Costes shares highlights from his recent k...

2016: 6 Ways to Make People Like You

27 Jun 2024

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On today's episode, we're diving into a recent mastermind meeting with our elite practice mastermind private coaching members. The focus of the discus...