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The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession... but you don't have to be an island anymore. It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there. For a whole host of free…
Episodes
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2635: Don't Fear the Sinus
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Dr. Michelle Caldwell for a DSN webinar on predictable sinus lifts for general dentists. Drawing on her implant…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2634: What Happens After You Get Out of Clinical Dentistry?
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with Dr. Steve Dove, a DSI Black Belt coach who, alongside his wife, Dr. Kelly Dove, grew their dental practices…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2633: Simple Rules, Extraordinary Results
On today's episode, Dr. Addison Killeen takes the stage at the recent DSI Mastermind in October to explain why core values should be the first system a…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2632: The Retirement Gap Practice Owners Overlook
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Micah Brown, founder of Legacy Financial Solutions and author of Owner's Blind Spot, to discuss why selling…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2631: Looking Beyond the Valuation in a Practice Partnership
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Bill Keith share the story behind Dental Success Partners and their nearly three-year search for the right…
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2630: The Difficult Conversations Your Team Needs You to Have
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and the DSI coaching team recap day-one hot seats at the recent Mastermind in October, highlighting difficult…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2629: Giving Your Money a Purpose Beyond Paying Bills
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes wealth advisor and author Lyndon Davis to discuss why high earners can still struggle to build financial security…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2628: From Practice Owner to Leader of Leaders
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Beau Sparkman, a DSI Black Belt coach, to share his journey from a small hometown startup to two thriving…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2627: Simple Rules That Shape a Stronger Dental Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with Dr. Addison Killeen about his new book, Simple Rules, Extraordinary Results, and why core values and a clear…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2626: NEXT - Success Reimagined
On today's episode, Gale Northrop, a senior vice president at Fidelity and Dr. Mark Costes' sister, challenges members at the recent DSI Mastermind in October…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2625: What Buyers Know That Practice Owners Often Don't
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies to discuss how practice owners can evaluate a sale or DSO…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2624: Black Belt Level Leadership
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his live workshop with a practical look at hiring and onboarding. He explains why asking a new employee to shadow…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2623: 23 Practices. 1 Pattern
On today's episode, Dr. Bill Keith draws on a quarter of coaching calls across 23 practices to explore why growing production doesn't always translate into…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2622: The Missing Step Between Learning and Implementing
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with Dr. Taher Dhoon to discuss practice growth, burnout, and finding purpose through teaching. Taher shares how…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2621: Why Patients Say No to Treatment They Need
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with Dr. Chris Bowman to discuss how better communication helps patients understand and accept recommended care…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2620: The Priority Matrix
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes leads a workshop from the recent DSI Mastermind in October on choosing which practice initiatives deserve focused…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2619: Breaking Through the Fee-for-Service Growth Plateau
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Blake Hamblin, a 2026 Golden Rhino Award co-winner, to discuss building a thriving out-of-network…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2618: What Dentists Overlook About Their Legal Responsibilities
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back attorney Evan Sampson to explore the legal risks behind common dental practice decisions. They discuss how AI…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2617: What 21,000 Implants Teach You About Patient Trust
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Timothy Kosinski to discuss the evolution of implant dentistry and the lessons behind placing more than…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2616: Economics of a Lifetime Patient
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how every patient interaction can influence trust, retention, and referrals. Using a conservative example, he…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2615: The Implant Complications Every GP Should Prepare For
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Tom Fowle for a webinar on managing complications in implant dentistry. Using real cases, Tom walks…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2614: The Art of Team Onboarding
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his live workshop with a practical look at hiring and onboarding. He explains why asking a new employee to shadow…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2613: Operational Mastery
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares part of his live workshop on building a systems driven dental practice. He recalls returning to work just four days…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2612: How to Build a Dental Career That Still Feels Good
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with psychotherapist Tiffany Castellanos about anxiety, burnout, and the pressure dentists put on themselves. Tiffany…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2611: What Should You Ask Before Selling to a DSO?
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Dental Success Network co-founder Michael Lomotan answer questions from DSN members. They start with a challenge many…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2610: Workshopping Leadership
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes speaks to DSI Mastermind members about the difference between having the right information and putting it to work. He…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2609: Is Your PPO Contract Costing You More Than You Think?
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with BoomCloud founder Jordan Comstock about rising practice costs, flat PPO reimbursements, and the write-offs that…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2608: Is Hustle Dead?
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares how practice owners can make more progress while spending fewer hours at work. He explains why hard work is…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2607: What to Fix When Your Dental Day Starts Falling Apart
On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas presents a practical framework for identifying where the dental day starts to go sideways and what to do before small…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2606: From Office Manager to Helping Dental Practices Modernize Payments
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Bryanna Walker of Flex Dental Solutions to talk about her journey from dental assisting and office…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2605: The Systems Leadership and Risk Issues Dentists Cannot Ignore
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime friend and Dental Success Network co-founder Michael Lomotan for a wide-ranging conversation on the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2604: The Mindset Shift That Makes Better Habits Finally Stick
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes explores why lasting transformation starts with identity, not simply goals, motivation, or willpower. He explains how…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2603: The Payment Processing Mistakes Quietly Eating Into Your Profit
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Chris Sands, founder of Crown Card Services, to unpack the confusing world of dental credit card processing…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2602: The Systems-Driven Dental Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes presents a practical introduction to building a systems-driven dental practice for dental students preparing to enter the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2601: What Dentists Should Know About the Changing Dental Supply Market
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with David Charnowitz, founder and CEO of DC Dental, to discuss how the dental supply market is changing and what…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2600: Above the Hillary Step: The Lifestyle Practice on Your Terms
On today's episode, Dr. Cody Boals and Dr. Chris Green present a practical framework for scaling a dental practice during the Dental Success Summit 2026. Using…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2599: The Tale of 2 Worlds in the Dental Office
On today's episode, Dr. Allen Gotora presents a powerful framework for bringing the dentist's world and the team's world into better alignment during the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2598: The Unexpected Path From Endodontics to Mission Work in Fiji
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes takes the podcast offshore, recording from the ocean in Fiji with Dr. Jeff Clark for a conversation on military dentistry…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2597: Building Community in a Profession That Can Feel Isolating
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime friend Dr. Paul Goodman to reflect on nearly a decade of Dental Nachos and the evolution of the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2596: Two Philosophies for Building a Surgical Program
On today's episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie present two different approaches to building a successful implant practice during the Dental Success…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2595: From Chaos to Control
On today's episode, Ashley Keith, Sydney Robinson, and Amy Hernandez present a practical framework for moving a dental practice from chaos to control during…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2594: From Immigrant Roots to Building a Dental Group With Purpose
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Albert Voravong in Fiji during a Smile Outreach International mission to talk about dentistry…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2593: The Leadership Habits That Make Work and Life More Sustainable
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes explores the connection between prioritization, leverage, simplicity, and the people we choose to surround ourselves with…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2592: From Cavities to Code: How AI is Revolutionizing the Dental Workspace
On today's episode, Dr. Steve Dove and Dr. Beau Sparkman breaks down practical ways dental teams can move beyond casual AI use and start building repeatable…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2591: Using AI Agents to GSD - A Practical Approach to Patient Relationship Management and Scaling Outreach
On today's episode, Dr. Lior Tamir speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about using AI, systems, and intentional follow-up to grow a more efficient and…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2590: From Clinical Burnout to Business Ownership That Works
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes takes the stage at The Practice Launchpad event to share the business lessons he wishes more dentists learned before…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2589: Building Better Dental Payments Without the SaaS Overload
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Mark Rasmussen, CEO and co-founder of Moolah, to unpack the company's journey from general payment…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2588: Recap Reality: Understand the Truth Behind Recapitalization Events
On today's episode, Kyle Francis speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about recap reality and what dentists need to understand before entering a…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2587: Milestones In Motion
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes hosts the Milestones in Motion transformation contest during the Dental Success Summit 2026, featuring powerful stories…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2586: How to Choose the Right Practice Exit Path
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Brannon Moncrief of McLerran & Associates for a timely conversation about the current dental transition…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2585: How Frenectomies Can Unlock New Patient Care
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Michael Dienberg and Bethany Dienberg for a Dental Success Network webinar on integrating frenectomies…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2584: Why Ownership May Be the Best Repayment Strategy
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Mark Johnson, wealth advisor with RBF Wealth Advisors and founder of Student Loans Rx and Dental Wealth Rx…
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2583: A Breakthrough in Team Training; What I Learned in a Sorority House
On today's episode, Dr. Ben Kacos speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about the evolution of team training, culture, and accountability inside a…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2582: Partnerships-Navigating Equity, Growth and Retention
On today's episode, Alastair MacDonald joins Dr. Mark Costes during the Dental Success Summit 2026 for a powerful conversation on dental practice partnerships…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2581: How AI Can Improve Case Acceptance
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Roza Ghamari, CEO and co-founder of Healink, for a conversation about AI, patient engagement, and solving…
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2580: The Truth About Going Out of Network
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions from inside DSN in this Ask Me Anything segment. He starts with a deep dive into the realities…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2579: Why Associates Leave and How To Keep Them
On today's episode, Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho, speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about why associate dentists leave and how practice…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2578: Grow for What
On today's episode, Dr. Bill Keith speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about understanding your freedom number and building a practice with a clear…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2577: Protecting Capital in a Chaotic Economy
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Troy W. Eckard for a timely conversation about oil and gas, global energy demand, and how current economic…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2576: From Navy Dentistry to Practice Ownership
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Chaz Vittitow, also known as Dr. Chaz, for a conversation about military dentistry, startup ownership…