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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 Costes2515: Building a Better Path to Practice Ownership
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers audience questions about dental practice ownership, startups, acquisitions, and smart growth. He shares practical…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2514: The Real Budget Behind a Successful Dental Startup
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with Dr. Chris Green and Steve Steinbrunner about what it really takes to start or buy a dental practice. They break…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2513: Treatment Acceptance Is A Whole Team Sport Pt. 2
On today's episode, Summer continues the discussion by diving into the language, mindset, and team systems that support better case acceptance. She shares how…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2512: Treatment Acceptance Is A Whole Team Sport Pt. 1
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes introduces Summer for a powerful conversation on improving treatment acceptance by understanding why patients really say…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2511: The Membership Model That Beats PPO Dependence
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Jordon Comstock, founder and CEO of BoomCloud, for a deep dive into the power of recurring revenue in…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2510: Rethinking PPO Dentistry With a Smarter Admin Model
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Lior Tamir, practicing dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of The Dental App. They dive into Lior's…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2509: The New Rules of Selling a Dental Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Brannon Moncrief of McLerran & Associates to unpack the current state of dental practice transitions…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2508: How to Build a Practice That Runs Without Chaos
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Ashlee Hirschfeld kick off a back-to-basics conversation on operational systemization and why even experienced practice…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2507: Making Clear Aligners Profitable for General Dentists
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Ben Miraglia, VP of GP Clinical Education at CandidPro, to explore how general dentists can successfully…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2506: From the First Call to a Lifelong Patient Relationship
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Joshua DeVries on The Patient Experience Blueprint to discuss how dental practices can create more intentional…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2505: The Smart Way to Add a Specialist
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers listener questions in this Ask Mark Anything segment, covering everything from adding specialists to protecting…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2504: The Conversations That Save Associate Relationships
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Summer Kassmel to unpack one of the most common frustrations in dental practice ownership: the disconnect…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2503: Why Merchant Fees Are Draining Dental Practices
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Chris Sands, co-founder of Crown Card Services and Pro-Fi 20/20, to unpack the often-overlooked world of…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2502: How to Prepare Your Practice for Partnership Part 2
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Ben Kacos and Dr. Bill Keith for part two of their conversation on preparing a dental practice for…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2501: The Backup Plan Every Dentist Should Think About
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Wayde Elliott, a former dentist whose clinical career ended suddenly after a neck injury during a crown…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2500: 2500 Episodes and the Team Behind the Mic
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes celebrates a major milestone for the Dentalpreneur Podcast: 2,500 episodes. Broadcasting from Thrive Live 2026 in Las…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2499: The Hidden Revenue Leaks AI Can Help Dental Practices Fix
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Max Shore from Lassie to explore one of the most frustrating and overlooked areas in dentistry—revenue cycle…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2498: Smart Money Moves for Dentists in Uncertain Times
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Matt Mulcock of Dentist Advisors for a wide-ranging conversation about the financial realities dentists are facing…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2497: How to Keep Producing When Hygiene Hits Capacity
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Addison Killeen and Ryan Gross to unpack what practice owners can do when hygiene is full, staffing is…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2496: The Implant Workflow That Cuts Chaos and Callbacks
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute to break down what it really takes to…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2495: Building a Dental Empire Without Losing Your Purpose
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Collin Myrick to talk about his journey from dental school graduate during the chaos of 2020 to building…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2494: Your Professional Journey
On today's episode, we're featuring Dr. Mark Costes' live talk from ASDA 2026, where he delivers a powerful and deeply personal message to dental students…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2493: The Secret to Growing Without Losing Control
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes answers powerful questions from high-level operators in this Ask Me Anything session, focusing on the real challenges of…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2492: What Separates Good Implant Dentists From Great Ones
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Tom Fow and Dr. Dan Briskie to discuss dental implant complications and how to avoid them. They cover case…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2491: The Truth About Gold, Silver, and Your Wealth
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with precious metals expert David Morgan to break down the role of gold and silver in protecting and growing…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2490: The Secret Language That Doubles Case Acceptance
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costas sits down with Dr. Barry Oulton, The Confident Dentist, to explore the real key to case acceptance—effective communication…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2489: Why High Income Doesn't Guarantee Wealth
On today's episode, Dr. Mark sits down with financial advisor Jeff Condren to break down the biggest money mistakes high-income professionals make—and why…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2488: How to Calm Your Mind in a High-Stress Career
On today's episode, Dr. Mark welcomes back Dr. Kristin Yont to dive into one of the most overlooked challenges in dentistry—chronic stress and burnout. Drawing…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2487: How AI Is Quietly Replacing Your Front Desk Chaos
On today's episode, Dr. Mark sits down with Brandy Kinnear, founder of Your Ideal Patients, to explore how AI is transforming the way healthcare practices…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2486: The Systems Drive Dental Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark delivers a powerful talk on what truly separates thriving dental practices from those stuck in stress and inefficiency. Breaking…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2485: Why Some Practices Sell for More Than Others
On today's episode, we're featuring a recent Dental Success Network webinar where Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Bill Keith and Dr. Ben Kacos to break down…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2484: The Future of DSOs and What It Means for You
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies to unpack the current state of the DSO and private equity…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2483: What Every Dentist Needs to Know Before Choosing an S Corp
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Brent Saunier and Chris Sands from Pro-Fi 20/20 for a deep dive into one of the most misunderstood topics in…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2482: Scaling Without Sacrifice in a $3 Million Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes hosts another Ask Me Anything session, answering thoughtful and high-level questions from the dental community around…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2481: From a Struggling Associate to a $5 Million Practice
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Lior Tamir to unpack a remarkable journey from a struggling new grad during the 2009 recession to…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2480: From Analog to AI Inside the Modern Dental Lab
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Steven Fey, VP of Business Development at Maverick Dental Lab, to explore the rapid evolution of dental lab…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2479: The Real Reason Your Practice Feels Chaotic
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and COO Ashlee Hirschfeld kick off a back-to-basics series designed for both new and seasoned dental professionals, diving…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2478: Cutting Costs and Recovering Revenue With Virtual Staffing
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Timothy Boyle of Reva Global Medical to talk about how virtual staffing is helping healthcare practices…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2477: Practice Valuation Crash Course
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes introduces a powerful talk from Bill Keith on one of the most important and often misunderstood topics in dentistry…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2476: The Future of Dental Labs Is Faster Smarter and More Human
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Joe Lynch, Head of Customer Success at Dandy, for a conversation about the future of dental labs, digital…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2475: Delegation, Redundancy, and Building a Vacation-Ready Practice
On today's episode of Ask Me Anything with Dr. Mark Costes, he dives into some of the most insightful questions submitted by listeners, tackling the challenges…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2474: Closing the Loop: Operational Wisdom
On today's episode, Addison Killeen takes the stage to unpack the real driver behind stronger case acceptance and smoother operations: trust. Using a practical…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2473: The Power of Consistency
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares the remarkable journey behind the Dentalpreneur Podcast during this year's Voices of Dentistry event. He shares how…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2472: Why Every Dental Office Should Use a Microscope
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with registered dental hygienist Kristen King, founder of Dental Reveal, to discuss how phase contrast microscopy…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2471: How Young Dentists Can Build Speed and Conviction
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Aaron Nicholas for a wide-ranging conversation about clinical growth, treatment plan presentation, and…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2470: How a Dental Robot Helped One Practice 10x Its Growth
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dr. Tyler Bond and Gabe Goldberg live from Voices of Dentistry. Dr. Bond shares how implementing the Yomi robotic…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2469: Why Dentists Wait Too Long to Hire and Pay the Price
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costas welcomes back fan-favorite Dr. Paul "Nacho" Goodman for an unfiltered conversation on entrepreneurship, associate hiring…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2468: Marketing Wisdom For The AI Search Era In Dentistry
On today's episode, Mark breaks down a straightforward way to calculate "passive income" from a dental practice by using gross revenue, overhead, and doctor…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2467: Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes
On today's episode, we're sharing a powerful live talk Dr. Mark Costes gave to the Prescott High School boys' soccer team following a tough early-season loss…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2466: The Family Office Model for Dentists and Physicians
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Erik Brenner, CFP and author of The Personal CFO Revolution, to discuss how dentists, physicians, and other…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2465: Dentistry Without the Stress of Overhead or On-Call
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Dr. Tianna Hall live from the Voices of Dentistry conference. Dr. Hall shares her unconventional path from…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2464: The Real Reason You're Burned Out and What to Do About It
On today's episode, we're bringing you Dr. Mark Costes' full keynote talk at KC Dental Implants and Oral Surgery, where he pulls back the curtain on what it…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2463: Behind the Scenes at Thrive Live and the Power of Dental Events
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by two dynamic leaders shaping the landscape of dental continuing education—Dr. Mike DiTolla and Traci…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2462: Lessons from 16 Practices and a Life Beyond the Op
On today's episode, we're sharing Dr. Mark Costes' live talk at Midwestern University, where he gives dental students an unfiltered look into life after…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2461: Clinician Transition: Leveraging What You've Built
On today's episode, Jake Conway breaks down the evolution every dental practice owner experiences—from clinician to owner-operator to true CEO. He explains why…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2460: The Power of Aligner Education and Letting Go of the Drill
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by returning guest and longtime friend of the podcast, Dr. Matthew Standridge, live from the Voices of Dentistry…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2459: The Dental Consolidation Tipping Point Is Coming
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with M&A expert Brannon Moncrief to break down the current dental consolidation landscape and what it really…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2458: The Truth About Dental Consolidation and Practice Worth
On today's episode, we're sharing a special DSN webinar featuring Dr. Mark Costes and Kyle Francis, founder of Professional Transition Strategies, titled…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2457: Knowing When to Tweak Versus Transform Your Practice
On today's episode, Mark answers a wide range of listener questions in a value-packed Ask Mark Anything session focused on practice growth, profitability…
The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes2456: Building High Performing Dental Associates the Right Way
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Chris Richards and Dr. Taher Dhoon to introduce an exciting new concept from the Colorado Surgical Institute —…