The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Episodes
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...
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
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...
2077: Leadership & Giving Back
20 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
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...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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...
2015: Rallying the Team around Systemization
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, from the recent DSI Mastermind, Dr. Addison Killeen delivered an insightful presentation titled "Rallying the Team around Systemiz...
2014: Insights & Foundations
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark is on the ZenOne Podcast with Tiger Safarov and delves into various topics, starting with his experiences in dental practice ...
2013: From Practice to Mission
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark sits down with his great friend, Dr. Aaron Nicholas, the original black belt coach of the Dental Success Institute (DSI). Dr....
2012: Becoming a World-Class CEO
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark shares insights from his recent presentation at the Elite Practice Mastermind meeting in Charlotte, North Carolina. Dr. Coste...
2011: Integrating Implant Surgery into a General Dental Practice Pt. 2
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue with Mark, Chris Richards, and Dr. Taher Dhoon, as they delve deeper into the intricacies of establishing a successful...
2010: Integrating Implant Surgery into a General Dental Practice Pt. 1
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, join host Mark as he welcomes Chris Richards, Executive Director, and Dr. Taher Dhoon, an esteemed surgeon from the Colorado Surgi...
2009: Integration & Data Management Pt. 2
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark and Clint Berry delve deeper into the fascinating world of dental software. They begin by explaining the origin and meaning b...
2008: Integration & Data Management Pt. 1
17 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome Clint Berry, the founder and former CTO of Weave, who is now venturing into a new dental software company called Kolla....
2007: Achieving Top-Notch Customer Service Pt. 2
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have the 2nd half of our two-part episode with Ashlee Hirschfeld and Summer Kassmel, delving into the intricacies of strategic ...
2006: Achieving Top-Notch Customer Service Pt. 1
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have this two-part episode from the Dental Success Network's Lady Leaders series, titled "Achieving Top-Notch Customer Service,...
2005: From Startup to Success
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Black Belt coach, Dr. Chris Green. Dr. Green is a dynamic and accomplished dentist who founded Green Dental Care in 2018. ...
2004: Maximizing Wealth Through Strategic Investments Pt. 2
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we continue our Part 2 of our discussion with Troy Eckard on the Dentalpreneur podcast! In this episode, we delve into a non-windf...
2003: Maximizing Wealth Through Strategic Investments Pt. 1
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome Troy Eckard to the podcast. Troy has nearly four decades of experience exclusively focused on domestic oil and gas, mak...
2002: Creating A Leadership Team Pt. 2
07 Jun 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...
2001: Creating A Leadership Team Pt. 1
06 Jun 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...
2000: 2,000 Episodes!!!
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's 2,000th episode, we celebrate the Dentalpreneur Podcast! Mark takes a nostalgic journey through the evolution of the podcast, reflecting on...
1999: Associate Integration Mastery
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Dr. Ben Kacos, founder of Shreveport Dental Solutions, Peek Dental Resources, and Chief Clinical Officer of Dental Success Partner...
1998: Maximizing Dental Practice Efficiency
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome back Elaine Houle, a seasoned provider of front office training with over 27 years of experience in dentistry. Elaine h...
1997: Hacking the Consult
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have a presentation titled "Hacking The Consult" from the Dental Success Summit 2024, where Dr. Taher Dhoon shared his insights...
1996: From Application to Onboarding
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark and Dr. Ben Kacos kick off the episode by delving into the critical factors considered when deciding to hire an associate, su...
1995: Community, Mentorship, & Mental Health Awareness
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the dynamic world of dental success with the energetic COO of DSN, Ashlee Hirschfeld. Today, they discuss the critica...
1994: The Entrepreneurial Spirit
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have a captivating interview with Alison Farber on Method Procurement Technologies' podcast. Mark shares his inspiring and unco...
1993: Key Performance Indicators
27 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, from the Dental Success Summit 2024, a panel of esteemed dentists, Dr. Addison Killeen, Dr. Aaron Nicholas, Dr. Kelly Dove, Dr. De...
1992: Core Drivers of a World-Class Organization 2 Pt. 2
24 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have the part 2 of Mark Costes' presentation at the Dental Success Summit 2024 titled "Core Drivers of a World-Class Organizati...
1991: Core Drivers of a World-Class Organization 2 Pt. 1
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark Costes delivers his presentation titled "Core Drivers of a World-Class Organization." Dr. Costes starts by introducing the pr...
1990: Navigating Tax Credits & Liabilities
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have guest, Stephen Nance, partner and vice president at Drilldown Solution. Stephen has a wealth of experience in taxation, be...
1989: The Indestructible Practice
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have the captivating finale of the 11th Annual Dental Success Summit, Alastair MacDonald presented "The Indestructible Practice...
1988: Leading with Vision
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Sydney Robinson, the executive director of DSN, discussing the most recent DSN posts that have garnered significant engage...
1987: Empowering Practices & Elevating Teams
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome back Dr. Summer Kassmel. Dr. Kassmel shares her experiences from a recent summit, reflecting on its success and her int...
1986: Level 10 Leadership & Cultural Excellence
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we dive into the themes of Leadership and Cultural Excellence, spotlighting the profound insights shared at this year's Dental Suc...
1985: Blending Business Acumen with Dental Expertise
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, Mark chats with Dr. Bill Keith, a key figure in DSI and COO of the innovative DSO, Dental Success Partners. Dr. Keith shares his j...
1984: Growth & DSO Strategic Insights
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we welcome Kyle Francis, MBA, the Founder and President of Professional Transition Strategies, who shares his extensive expertise ...
1983: Practice Management Education
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have a crossover from "Hi, I'm Dr." featuring Dr. Mark Costes, hosted by Akhil Chawla. Mark delves into his journey from clinic...
1982: Innovation, Automation, & the Abundane Mindset
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Pedro Becker, the founder and CEO of Axle and Zenith Dental IT. Pedro's journey from transforming Billboard and radio adve...
1981: Innovating Dental SOPs
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we have Tom Brown, a seasoned expert in dental marketing and the founder and CEO of Tom Brown Consulting. Tom shares his extensive...