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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…
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- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
774: Freedom= Elimination, Delegation, Automation
One of the most valuable exercises I do myself and with many of our members is time journaling. As both business owners and family people, we need to put a…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
773: The Org Chart Exercise
One person can fill multiple roles, especially in the beginning. As entrepreneurs, we often start out wearing all of the hats....Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
772: The Wandering Dentist
My guest today is the most traveled person under 40. He has been to every country in the world, even the ones that are up for debate. On top of that...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
771: Trajectory Events
Seemingly small events completely change the trajectory of our entire lives. For me, it was a high school baseball game. One moment sparked my interest in…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
770: How To Allocate Profit
It can be easy to feel guilty about spending money on ourselves. Today's show is about eliminating that feeling of guilt by proper cash flow management. In…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
769: Radically Differentiate or Perish
What is your practice radically good at? A lot of people want to fall back on customer service when asked this question, but that's just not enough....Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
768: THE Best Episode of 2019
Today, we all decided to come in early and talk shop. The overall theme of the conversation ended up being culture. We got into it from scalability,...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
767: Prioritizing Systemization
The operations manual is a beast to tackle. It's so easy to get caught up in the small details of one area, while just writing systems for other aspects of the…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
766: There's Always Another Level
I've had the opportunity to sit with some pretty successful people, and when it comes down to it they are really no different. They've just set their…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
765: A Mixed Bag
On today's show, Jonah and I are sitting down and rolling through some questions we've been getting from the listenership. We get into residencies,...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
764: Becoming a Millennial Whisperer Part Two
More and more of the workforce is being occupied by millennials. So, we as business owners need to understand how to communicate and connect with them in order…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
763: Becoming a Millennial Whisperer Part One
More and more of the workforce is being occupied by millennials. So, we as business owners need to understand how to communicate and connect with them in order…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
762: Formulaic Results
In today's show, I walk through a four factor formula that I like to use to get to a desired result. It all starts with making...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
761: D-4 Nuggets
One of my favorite things to do is talk to dental students, and I am so grateful for the opportunity to do so with Dr. Dunning's class in Lincoln…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
760: We Strive To...
Today on the show we are walking through a tactical exercise in core values creation. Here at DSI, we use our core values...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
759: Mind-Full
Mindfulness can be misunderstood. We aren't talking about sitting in a circle with our arms out saying ohm. Rather, composure and self-reflection as a tool for…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
758: Is Balance Achievable?
Everyone wants to talk about work/life balance. Burn out in our profession is epidemic. What can we do about it? Throughout this interview, we unpack my career…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
757: Blessings and Gratitude
My challenges and failures have made me who I am today. In fact, I often tell my three boys that they wouldn't have been born if I wasn't such a…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
756: Black Belt Practice Owners
I am so grateful to be able to work with an amazing group of black belt coaches. These guys are putting out incredible numbers...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
755: Your Pathway to Implant Placement Part 2
My good friend is on the show today to talk podcasting and implants. Dr. Moody is an incredibly busy guy with a new 503(c) in New Horizon Dental…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
754: Your Pathway to Implant Placement
My good friend is on the show today to talk podcasting and implants. Dr. Moody is an incredibly busy guy with a new 503(c) in New Horizon Dental…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
753: Creating Leverage
The process on decrease fixed expenses is relativity easy to understand and execute. Variable expenses, on the other hand, are a little more…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
752: DIS-Incentive?
The desire to implement team incentives comes from a great place- win-win thinking and generosity. But, what is intended to be a method to keep good team…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
751: Shifting the Burden Part 2
Our guest today specializes in helping dentists successfully handle employee issues and navigate the legal landscape of HR. He leverages his 25 years of…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
750: Shifting the Burden Part 1
Our guest today specializes in helping dentists successfully handle employee issues and navigate the legal landscape of HR. He leverages his 25 years of…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
749: Not Negotiable
Work-Life balance is a common topic in dentistry. Almost all of us have experienced burnout in some form or another. So what is the answer?...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
748: Build-Out Hacks
We've all been involved in the construction of a dental practice in some way. On one hand, maybe you've experienced the headache of being the general…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
747: Relieving DENTIST Pain
This was a very interesting conversation to have on how to proactively treat posterior pain. Caitlin is a hygienist and certified therapeutic yoga instructor…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
746: Org Charts & Alien Abduction
I used to run staff dependent dental practices. Whenever I lost an assistant or office manager it was an absolute crisis. So, I learned the hard way why we…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
745: Case Acceptance Fatigue
Decision fatigue. We can all think of a time that this has negatively affected our decision making. So, how can we plan for this and mitigate it? First of all…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
744: True Net Worth Part Deux
Simply put, we have it really good as dentists in the US. According to the ADA, we make significantly more money than the average American in less time. On top…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
743: True Net Worth
We often hear about the richest of the rich. But, when it comes down to it, would any of us really trade with them? Is 'net worth' really about the money? I…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
742: Winning and Lost Time
I first met Dr. Staten after a speaking engagement, and it wasn't long into the conversation that I realized she had 'it.' Her story is incredible....Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
741: It's in the Air
Cash. Cash is the blood-life of our practices. Tracking your numbers is very important. But, it comes to a point where people start looking at what I call…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
740: Genesis of Case Acceptance
A lot has to happen before we convince a patient to even pick up a phone and call the office. So, why are so many offices putting their most inexperienced…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
739: Lessons From a 6X UFC Champ
It can be easy to look at some of the heavy hitters around the industry and feel small. Sizing yourself up with guys that have 50 practices and are pulling…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
738: Got Drama?
Picture your practice as a living organism. Each person or department is then an organ. So, if one organ starts to fail, are you going to let it take down the…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
737: Pay Less to Uncle Sam Part 2
My guest today is an author and speaker on topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a life free of…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
736: Pay Less to Uncle Sam
My guest today is an author and speaker on the topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a life free…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
735: Rich or Honest?
I'll never forget my first time back to dental school after graduation. It was great to run into one of my favorite professors in the hallway, and get a chance…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
734: Your Hero's Journey
It is my opinion that David Goggins is one of the strongest men alive. His resume speaks for itself with bullet points such as the completing an ultramarathon…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
733: Entrepreneurial EKG
The cycles we go through as entrepreneurs can be vicious and exhausting. Tune in to the show today to hear my personal coach speaking on how to maximize…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
732: Producing Producers
Your entire team can become individual producers in your practice. But, it is up to you to break down the WIGs of your practice and show them how they can…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
731: Avoiding the Shiny
After a few years of successful practice ownership, it's tempting to 'diversify.' The reality is, however, we should stay in our lane and stick with what we…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
730: Spinning Hats
Business is not something we were born with. Nor was the ability to prep a crown or drop an implant, but we've had formal education in those areas…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
729: Engineering Experience
Our guest today specializes in creating lasting experiences through office design and construction. Getting their start in the amusement park industry, they…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
728: The Rapid Fire Round
One stop on my most recent travel stint was the AGD Symposium way out in New Jersey. I had the privilege of meeting some great people, and speaking from stage-…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
727: Are You an Offender?
The ability to tell a good story and hold a quality conversation has a large impact on our success as dentists. Follow along as Dr. Costes rolls out...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
726: When Speed Matters
One of the biggest keys to success is being able to build trust and rapport with anyone and everyone we meet. Unfortunately, we don't get any training on this…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
725: Who Dat??
One of the most difficult parts of an acquisition is making decisions about the existing team and what needs to do be done going forward. There is often high…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
724: Anchoring Questions
So, today on the show I'm sharing the assessment exercise we have developed for the Four Futures. We've driven home the importance of paying attention to these…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
723: Epiphanies
A couple things we always talk about at the closing of our mastermind meetings is our biggest wins and how we are doing on our top three priorities. In today's…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
722: Do You Know What You Don't Know?
I recently had the pleasure of speaking to the dental students of Midwestern University. In classic form, we busted out the mics ...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
721: The Debt Free Doctor Part 2
Dr. Anzalone is a board certified periodontist in Northeast Louisiana. After starting his own practice, he founded DebtFreeDr.com...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
720: The Debt Free Doctor
Dr. Anzalone is a board certified periodontist in Northeast Louisiana. After starting his own practice, he founded DebtFreeDr.com in an effort to help other…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
719: Technician to CEO
Our guest today gained his business knowledge the same way most of us did, baptism by fire. A trained technician, Steve took over as CEO in 1999 without any…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
718: Plan Your Escape
It's funny to ask a room of dentists when they first started thinking about stepping away from the chair. For some it's ten years in, and for others it's…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
717: A the Q's
I recently had the privilege of speaking to the dental students of the University of Utah. In classic form, we finished off the night off with an open forum…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
716: Automating YOU
We have a fun one today with a superstar from the Mastermind, Dr. Deren Flesher. He's been able to break one of the biggest barriers in dentistry-…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
715: Your Personal Ethos
Today, we are talking about personal ethos and the process of creating our own mission statement and core values. Creating a personal...Continue Reading...