Latest / The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
2386: The Real Cost of Success in Dentistry and What No One Tells You
On today's episode, we take you inside The Practice Launchpad event from September 2025, where Dr. Mark Costes delivered a powerful keynote to an audience of current and aspiring dental practice owners. Drawing on his experience owning 16 practices across Arizona and California, Mark gives an unfiltered look at the common mistakes dentists make in leadership, operations, and finance—and why most practices in the U.S. are barely profitable (if at all).
He reveals why financial success alone nearly broke him, and how his Four Futures framework—mind, meaning, muscle, and money—helped him find…
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