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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 Costes2575: How to Keep Your Team Compliant and Supported
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ralf Tomandl, COO of HR for Health, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Ralf shares his journey through…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2574: Turning Hygiene Challenges Into Practice Growth
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Wendy Briggs live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Wendy shares her perspective on the current state of…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2573: The Stress-Free Hygiene System
On today's episode, Dr. Addison Killeen speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about building a stress-free hygiene system that creates clarity…
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2572: The Daily Money System Every Practice Owner Needs
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Brent Saunier and Chris Sands of Pro-Fi 20/20 and Phase One Dental CPAs for a practical conversation on cash…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2571: Training the Next Generation of Dental Assistants
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Heather Dawn Lawson Myers for an inspiring conversation about leadership, mentorship, team development…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2570: Better Patient Care Starts With Better Questions
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Michelle Strange, MSDH, RDH, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Michelle shares her unconventional…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2569: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 2
On today's episode, Part 2 of the same keynote, Dr. Mark Costes continues his tactical playbook for building a more effective, systemized dental practice. He…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2568: What High-Level Dental Operators Do Differently Pt. 1
On today's episode, Part 1 of a two-part keynote, Dr. Mark Costes shares a tactical playbook for leading and operating a high-performing dental practice…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2567: Collective Intelligence-Unlocking Growth Through AI, Marketing & Operations
On today's episode, Ryan Gross speaks during the Dental Success Summit about how AI, marketing, and operations must work together to help dental practices grow…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2566: How Dentists Can Build Wealth With Intention
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Matt Mulcock, CFP and Managing Partner at Dentist Advisors, for a practical conversation on financial…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2565: The Real Talk Behind Surgical and Prosthetic Complications
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Dan Briskie and Dr. Thomas Fow for a practical conversation on surgical, prosthetic, and patient…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2564: Building Better Dentists Through Better Education
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Lou Graham live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Lou shares the story behind Catapult Education, the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2563: The Blackbelt Standard
Dr. Mark Costes presents the 2026 Golden Rhino Award case studies, honoring two standout transformations: Dr. Blake Hamlin and Dr. Collin Myrick, both UT…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2562: The Back Office Automation Every Practice Owner Should Understand
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Seth Hamson, Head of Customer Experience at Lassie, to explore how AI is changing the way dental practices…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2561: The Real Tradeoffs Behind De Novo Growth
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers a wide range of listener questions in this Ask Me Anything edition, covering everything from managing serious back…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2560: Courageous Conversations That Build Better Practices
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Katherine Eitel Belt, dentistry's unscripted leadership communications coach, live from Thrive Live 2026 in…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2559: The Lease Mistakes That Can Sink Your Dental Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Eric Pook, owner of Cirrus Consulting Group, live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas. Eric shares how his…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2558: How to Find Opportunity in an Uncertain Real Estate Market
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jacob Vanderslice, co-founder of VanWest Partners, to explore the opportunities, risks, and realities of…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2557: The Unfair Advantage - Fireside Chat With Gino Wickman
On today's episode, recorded live at the Dental Success Summit 2026, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Gino Wickman, creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2556: The Capacity Trap That Holds Practices Back
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions in this Ask Me Anything special, covering ownership strategy, practice growth, scaling…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2555: Fired Up but Going Nowhere- Turn Today into the Day Everything Actually Changes
On today's episode, Dr. Summer Kassmel takes the stage at the Dental Success Summit to help dentists and their teams turn inspiration into real, lasting…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2554: Evolve - Thriving in Dentistry's New Reality
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes delivers his main stage presentation during the 13th Annual Dental Success Summit, using the story of Jerry the lobster as…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2553: Inside a High Tech Dental Practice Built for Education
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Brett Titensor live from Thrive Live 2026 to talk about digital dentistry, technology, and building a…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2552: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 2
On today's episode, this Part 2 conversation features Jake Conway continuing his April 2026 Mastermind presentation with a deeper look at hygiene performance…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2551: Paying Yourself & The Influence You Have Pt. 1
On today's episode, this Part 1 conversation features Jake Conway presenting during the April 2026 Mastermind and breaking down how practice owners can better…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2550: Smarter Phones, Better Teams, and Happier Patients
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime dental industry leader Laura Nelson live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Laura shares her journey…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2549: The Hidden Risks Inside Dental Office Leases
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jas Banga live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas to talk about one of the most overlooked but critical…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2548: Back to Basics: How to Lead Through Hard Conversations
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another Back to Basics conversation, this time focused on leadership and difficult…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2547: From Practice Owner to Purpose Driven Leader
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Matt Slivka, owner of Rockside Dental and DSI Black Belt coach, for a conversation about growth…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2546: The Dentist's Guide to Beating Overwhelm
On today's episode, we dive into the very real problem of overwhelm in dentistry and why it is not simply about having too much to do. Dr. Mark Costes breaks…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2545: The Bite Mistake That Can Derail an FMR Case
On today's episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon sits down with Dr. Chris Hill to talk through the systems, lessons, and real-world experience behind predictable full mouth…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2544: Finding Wellness in a High Pressure Profession
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Christian Pavel live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas for a grounding conversation on wellness, burnout…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2543: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 2
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his April 2026 Mastermind presentation by exploring the deeper identity shifts required to move out of the hustle…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2542: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 1
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes opens his April 2026 Mastermind talk with an update on the whirlwind first quarter of mission work through SOI, including…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2541: Why Dental Teams Are Moving Beyond Plugin Overload
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jon Padolsky of Flex to explore how dental technology is transforming the front office experience. Jon…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2540: Life Is Just A Bunch Of Relationships
On today's episode, Dr. Allen Gotora shares a powerful message on why relationships are the hidden KPI behind every successful dental practice. Drawing from…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2539: Helping Dentists Rediscover Joy in Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Doug and Catherine Fettig live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas for a conversation on mindset, leadership, and…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2538: You Were Trained To Fix Teeth. Nobody Trained You To Run A Business
On today's episode, Dr. Bill Keith speaks during the April 2026 Mastermind about shifting from the clinical brain to the CEO brain and why practice owners must…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2537: Oil, Gas, and the New Rules of Economic Uncertainty
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Troy Eckard for a timely conversation on oil and gas, global energy uncertainty, and how current geopolitical…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2536: Why Patient Experience Wins in a Competitive Market
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Parth Patel, owner of Revive Dental in Alpharetta, Georgia, to unpack his journey from associate dentist…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2535: The AI Fix for Dental Billing Headaches
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Shreyas Parab, co-founder and CEO of Daydream, to talk about how AI is reshaping dental revenue cycle…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2534: The Hidden Value of a Full-Service Dental Partner
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Alan Withall, senior sales consultant with Henry Schein, live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Alan shares how…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2533: Back to Basics: What Gets Measured Gets Managed
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another installment of the Back to Basics series, this time focusing on the numbers…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2532: Creating Community in a Lonely Profession
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Lilly Larsen live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas to talk about how she has carved out a unique…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2531: The Smart Way to Handle Team Bonuses
On today's episode, Mark answers questions from the DSN community, covering some of the most common challenges practice owners and young dentists face. He…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2530: Breathing The Same Air - Live From DSS 2026
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares a special message for everyone gathered at DSS 2026. After 11 years and 2,500 episodes of the Dentalpreneur Podcast…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2529: The Culture Formula Behind a $9 Million Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Bill Keith live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas to talk about the journey from accounting cubicles to…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2528: Back to Basics With the Lifetime Patient Experience
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Ashlee Hirschfeld continue the Back to Basics series with a conversation on lifetime patient experience. They discuss…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2527: What AI Still Can't Replace in Dental Coaching
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is interviewed by Jordon Comstock on the Navigating Dental Insurance Podcast for a conversation about AI, coaching, and the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2526: AI, Leadership, and the Next Era of Dentistry
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with longtime friend and returning guest Joshua Scott, owner and CEO of Studio 8E8, for a wide-ranging…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2525: The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Ownership Too Soon
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back longtime friend, mentor, and returning guest Alastair Macdonald for a deep conversation on dental…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2524: Why Credentialing Is Costing Your Practice More Than You Think
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Shaju Puthussery and Deepak Ramaswamy, co-founders of Lightspun, to unpack one of dentistry's least…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2523: The New Rules for Getting Better Patients
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ryan Gross, CEO of CMOShare, to talk about the rapid evolution of AI in dental marketing and how practices…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2522: Why Associates Leave and What Owners Miss
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, for a candid conversation on connection…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2521: The Red Flags Every Dental Buyer Should Catch
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Brent Saunnier and Chris Sands, co-founders of Profi Dental CPAs, for a deep dive into the real-world…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2520: The Total Health Conversation Dentists Are Missing
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down live at Thrive Live with Dr. Uche Odiatu for a high-energy conversation about whole-body health, patient…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2519: How Dentists Can Think Like the Bank
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dave and Josh Stech to explore private lending, family offices, and how dentists can build wealth beyond the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2518: Where Does The Day Go Sideways Pt. 2
On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas continues the conversation with practical systems for protecting the schedule when things go wrong. From difficult…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2517: Where Does The Day Go Sideways Pt. 1
On today's episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas dives into what causes a dental practice day to go sideways—and how to bring it back under control. He breaks down the…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2516: The Future of Dental Staffing Is Hybrid
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Reach, to discuss the changing landscape of dental staffing and why the hybrid practice…