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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 Costes
714: Gunners Unite!
My guest today is a young gunner. His resume reads like he's been in the industry for decades, but he graduated from OHSU less than ten years ago. However, he…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
713: Demystifying EBITDA
EBITDA has been an elusive term for many. It's similar to profitability, but a little more nuanced. It has a huge impact on your valuation, and can be…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
712: Objective Priorities
One of the cornerstones of our Mastermind group is sharing our best practices. At each meeting, we conduct one on ones and hot seats where we can work through…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
711: Income Allocation
One of our most frequently asked questions is, "What do I do with this money?" Once clients have gotten their overhead down and the practice is cash flowing…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
710: Effective Leader or Micromanager?
A lot of the things we talk about at DSI could easily be misconstrued as micromanagement. The piece that makes all of this work, is a leader that encourages…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
709: Your Effective Hourly Rate
EHR, effective hourly rate, may be one of the most important numbers in the money quadrant of the Four Futures. It correlates directly to the amount of time…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
708: AI in Dentistry Part 2
Pearl is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence. The data and analytics that Dr. Stanley has produced with Pearl have launched…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
707: AI in Dentistry
Pearl is changing the way patients are treated through artificial intelligence. The data and analytics that Dr. Stanley has produced with Pearl have launched…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
706: Evolving Beyond Technician
My guest today has a ton of experience in starting, growing, and selling businesses as he has been through the business cycle over 25 times. Today, his key…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
705: Pulling Back the Curtain
Back like she never left, Dr. Amanda Wilson is on the show today to further discuss how GPs can get into ortho without losing sleep. Along with Dr. Rishi…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
704: Four for Four
I often like to start my morning with a little work while on vacation. This blows some people's mind. However, once it's recognized that upgrading yourself…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
703: The Thread
A couple of weeks ago, I had the opportunity of speaking at the Dental Whale Business Immersion Summit. I often talk about overhead and cash flow control in…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
702: Medical Billing and Unicorns
Our guest today knows a thing or two about getting paid by medical insurance. His career began in my home town of Tucson, AZ in 1995. In 2001, he moved his…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
701: Hero Time
I'm excited to announce the 2020 Dental Success Summit! We're expecting 800 attendees this year, and we're packing in the content to ensure we provide value…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
700: Getting Real on Episode 700!
In this episode I talk about the genesis of the podcast which launched in June of 2015 and has experienced meteoric growth with listenership to over 150…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
699: The Simplicity of Leadership
Through coaching, Kiera and I get the privilege of seeing lots of different types of dental practices. It's incredible how many different styles are out there…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
698 Why Are You In Business?
On today's show we're talking about one of my favorite topics- real estate investing. As many of you loyal podcast listeners know, I like to keep the majority…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
697: Your Perfect Practice
With all of this emphasis on growth and continuous improvement, it's important to step back and look at things from the 40,000 ft view....Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
696: Slave to the Hand Piece
In my career I've been sidelined for two back surgeries. The recommended time off was just over six weeks. However, due to some inopportune mistakes...Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
695: Out Yourself
Dentistry can be an isolating career in that it's hard for a lot of us to admit that we are struggling. I've always tried to lay my mistakes out there because…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
694: The Best Thing Since...
We are all aware of the importance of Google reviews in attracting new patients. But, for many it has been an elusive lead measure to capture. Our guest today…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
693: Tactical Exit Planning
We've talked about the scenarios in which you can buy a practice at a discount due to unfortunate circumstances. But, we've never directly addressed the other…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
692: Friend, Enemy, or Indifferent
It's been a crazy five weeks as I've been home for only ten of the nearly forty nights. From speaking engagements to Mastermind meetings I've been all over the…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
691: The Roach Coach vs. MBA
I'll never forget the first time someone tried to crush my dreams. My college academic advisor had some choice words when she suggested I pursue another career…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
690: Leverage Points
On today's show, we are talking about how we can combine the expertise of John Wooden and Chet Holmes to create and run extremely productive meetings within…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
689: Kaizen in Your Practice
A high level of commitment to improving the quality of your business is all you need. Carve out the time, define your obstacles,...Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
688: Anti Hero
Everyone is familiar with aspiring to emulate their heroes. Hero worship is pervasive in our culture....Continue Reading...
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
687: Intuitive Compensation
Today we are taking a look at compensation from a new perspective. Drawing from his experience in Shanghai, where he managed a consulting team of 40+, Kevin…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
686: Alternative Investments
My guest today is the founder and CEO of Alto IRA. Eric Satz is a serial entrepreneur with the mission of bringing 21st century investment opportunities to…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
685: Regret Becoming a Dentist?
You don't have to look far for to find a dentist that wants out of dentistry. Statistics say that about half of us wish we would've chosen a different…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
684: Those That Matter
Marketing campaigns around the $199 crown or $49 prophy focus on the 80%. If you want to maximize your time and effort in the practice, market to the 20% of…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
683: Winning on a Shoestring Budget
How do you build an empire on a budget? The Oakland Athletics did exactly that. In fact, they did it so well that they made a movie about it....Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
682: The Wisdom of Vince Lombardi
A lot can be learned about someone from how they respond to challenges and loss. Vince Lombardi, one of the greatest American football coaches of all time…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
681: The Leadership Matrix
John Maxwell has long been one of my mentors. His ability to keep an audience on the edge of their seats is a must see, in my opinion. He speaks from stage…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
680: Business and Clinical Gems with Dr. Aaron Nicholas
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I'm catching up with DSI OG Dr. Aaron Nicholas. He has been with us since the very beginning, and it has been a…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
679: Business as a Force for Good
Our guest today was the second practice owner in the country to become an official B Corp. Artisan Dental is in Madison, WI and was named one of the best…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
678: The Ultimate Win-Win with Dr. Jay Grossman Part 2
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jay Grossman. Jay has an impressive CV starting with his acceptance to NYU before…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
677: The Ultimate Win-Win with Dr. Jay Grossman
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I sit down with my friend Dr. Jay Grossman. Jay has an impressive CV starting with his acceptance to NYU before…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
676: The Paradox of Balance
There are few things more important than prioritizing the different aspects of your life. I've made this mistake before and it isn't a fun road to go down. So…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
675: Using Your Whole Brain
For years we have heard that the left hemisphere of the brain solves the more linear, pragmatic, and logical problems. The right brain has been said to be the…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
674: Grit, Courage, and Prosperity Part 2
On today's show Matt Phillips and I share how our biggest challenges produced some of the best learning years of our lives. Matt is a former professional…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
673: Grit, Courage, and Prosperity
On today's show Matt Phillips and I share how our biggest challenges produced some of the best learning years of our lives. Matt is a former professional…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
672: Your Hierarchy
We are all familiar with Maslow's hierarchy of needs, and rightfully so. From physiological to self-actualization there's a lot of wisdom in his…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
671: Insights in Dental Consolidation Part 2
Our guest today loves to talk numbers, analytics, and KPIs. Mark Rudolph leads a team of 40 CPAs and MBAs in providing accounting, advisory, and tax services…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
670: Insights in Dental Consolidation
Our guest today loves to talk numbers, analytics, and KPIs. Mark Rudolph leads a team of 40 CPAs and MBAs in providing accounting, advisory, and tax services…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
669: Before You Die
100% of the men Bronnie Ware cared for said they wished they hadn't worked so hard. What can us type A, entrepreneurial minded people do to avoid a similar…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
668: Vilfredo Pareto and the Champagne Glass
We've all heard of the 80/20 rule, but what does it mean to us and our practices? Tune in today to hear the history behind the Italian economist's Pareto…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
667: Follow the Fireball
Join me as I sit down with some of my best podcasting buddies and talk all things dentistry. Four years ago, we came up with the idea of bringing together all…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
666: The Simple Definition of Genius
In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, I'm taking you all inside my morning routine. As all you podcast veterans know, one of my favorite books is The…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
665: Category of One
When I ask dentists what their radical differentiator is most of them respond with patient experience. But what exactly does that mean? For the Ritz Carleton…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
664: Own It
Many people have influenced the way I do business and live my life. One that deserves a lot of credit is Jocko Willink. The topic of today's show is…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
663: Your Non-negotiables
Warren Buffet has the same number of hours in his day as we do. Richard Branson takes three months off every year to hang out with his family....Continue…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
662: Accelerated Trust
When patients walk into your office what do they see? This is an opportunity to build trust and report. In our offices, there are pictures of our team with…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
661: Success in Reverse
We all hear the saying, 'begin with the end in mind.' But, what's that really mean for us? As dentists we should know if the sale of our practice is included…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
660: Why They Stay - Why They Don't
It's easy for us to let our egos get in the way and think our patients stay because of us. But, in all reality it's our team culture that has the biggest…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
659: Complex versus Complicated
A lot of people say business is complicated. But, when you break it down step by step it's really not that hard to understand. Just like a treatment…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
658: Focused up Front
So many offices we see have a front desk team that is tasked way beyond capacity. One quick solution to this is to outsource a couple of things. One of my…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
657: Why 80% of Businesses Fail
Recent reports say less than half of all dentists are satisfied with their career. This paints a pretty bad picture, but there's hope when you consider that…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
656: Your Number
We all have a number. Although we don't know when our time will come, we do know that it's coming. With a finite amount of time on this earth we need to make…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
655: Have You Lost Your Edge?
It's hard to want more when we look around and see how good we really have it. I often talk about how fortunate we are to be in our profession and owning our…