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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 practice

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2298: Fixing the Divide Between Hygienists and Dentists

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/25

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Wendy Briggs, RDH, powerhouse speaker, hygienist, and co-founder of The Team Training Institute. Broadcasting live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas, Wendy shares her expert insights on the current hygiene crisis affecting dental practices across the nation. She discusses the root causes of the growing divide […]The post 2298: Fixing the Divide Between Hygienists and Dentists appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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45:08

2297: Why Your Google Business Profile Is Costing You...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/24

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Darren Shaw, founder of Whitespark and one of the most trusted voices in local SEO. Darren breaks down exactly how dentists can dominate local search results—not just on Google, but also on emerging platforms like ChatGPT. He explains the three overlooked pillars of local SEO: optimizing […] The post 2297: Why Your Google Business Profile Is Costing You Patients appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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26:31

2296: Real Estate Mistakes Dentists Can’t Afford to Make

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/23

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with longtime friend and repeat guest JJ Ditkofsky, founder of WeCare, live from the Thrive Live event in Las Vegas. JJ dives deep into one of the most critical yet often misunderstood components of running a successful dental practice: real estate. From lease negotiations and expansions to […] The post 2296: Real Estate Mistakes Dentists Can’t Afford to Make appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2295: Why Retention Matters More Than New Patients

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/22

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down live from the Thrive Live exhibition hall in Las Vegas with Dr. John Meis, founder of The Team Training Institute and a true pioneer in dental group growth and leadership. He shares his journey from a rough start as a fourth-generation dentist to leading the expansion of […] The post 2295: Why Retention Matters More Than New Patients appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2294: Inside the Mind of a Wellness-Driven Dentist

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/21

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Kristin Yont, a Calgary-based dentist with a remarkable journey from clinical practice to becoming a leader in mind-body medicine. Kristin shares how her personal experience with emotional stress and burnout led her to explore yoga, mindfulness, and ultimately the SMART program—an eight-week stress management and […] The post 2294: Inside the Mind of a Wellness-Driven Dentist appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2293: Transforming Dental Chaos into Financial Clarity

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/18

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jonathan Moffat, founder of Aligned Advisors, live from the Thrive Live conference in Las Vegas. With a background in scaling dental practices and advising dentists across the country, Jonathan shares his approach to turning overwhelmed dental professionals into confident business owners with a clear financial plan. […]The post 2293: Transforming Dental Chaos into Financial Clarity appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2292: Balancing CAD/CAM Dentistry and Cabernet in Napa

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/17

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with the dynamic Dr. Kristine Adland live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. A tech-savvy dentist known for pushing the limits of CAD/CAM dentistry, Kristine shares how she grew a three-chair startup into a 10-operatory powerhouse and built a team of diverse partners to align with her […] The post 2292: Balancing CAD/CAM Dentistry and Cabernet in Napa appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2291: High Stakes and Higher Margins in Dentistry Pt. 2

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/16

In today’s Part 2 episode, Morgan Hamon returns for Part 2 of his conversation with Dr. Mark Costes, diving headfirst into the intricate realities of selling a dental practice. From decoding EBITDA and enterprise value manipulation by private equity-backed DSOs to the critical role of quality of earnings reports and add-backs, Morgan unpacks what dentists […] The post 2291: High Stakes and Higher Margins in Dentistry Pt. 2 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2290: High Stakes and Higher Margins in Dentistry Pt. 1

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/15

In today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Morgan Hamon, a former Navy F-18 pilot turned CPA, who now dedicates his expertise to helping dental practice owners achieve financial clarity and profitability. Morgan shares his unique journey from landing on aircraft carriers to launching a specialized accounting firm with his father—one that eventually joined […] The post 2290: High Stakes and Higher Margins in Dentistry Pt. 1 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2289: The Hidden Power of Mineral Rights for Passive...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/14

On today’s episode, repeat guest and oil and gas expert Troy Eckard returns to unpack the massive changes affecting the energy investment space. With decades of experience and over $850 million raised for oil and gas projects, Troy offers a deep dive into the differences between mineral rights and working interests, the tax advantages of […] The post 2289: The Hidden Power of Mineral Rights for Passive Income appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2288: How High Achievers Can Recognize and Recover...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/11

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with licensed mental health counselor and life coach Nikolai Blinow, who specializes in burnout, high-functioning anxiety, and adult ADHD. From a former fundraising executive to a TEDx speaker and mindfulness-based therapist, Nikolai shares her powerful origin story and how a pivotal trip to Costa Rica helped her […]The post 2288: How High Achievers Can Recognize and Recover from Burnout appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2287: Reinventing Dentistry with Single-Chair Mobile...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/10

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Kwane Watson, the visionary founder and CEO of Kare Mobile Inc. With a background in both private practice and corporate dentistry, Dr. Watson has pioneered a transformative model of mobile dental care using single-operatory vans combined with proprietary technology. He shares how Kare Mobile addresses […] The post 2287: Reinventing Dentistry with Single-Chair Mobile Practices appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2286: Inside Henry Schein’s Global Outreach Efforts

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/09

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Kyle Guerin, Director of Corporate Social Responsibility at Henry Schein, to explore the transformative power of service in dentistry. Kyle shares incredible stories from nearly two decades of humanitarian outreach—including 16 trips to Ethiopia—where dental care and education have created ripple effects of hope and opportunity. […] The post 2286: Inside Henry Schein’s Global Outreach Efforts appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2285: Why Most Dental Practices Are Leaking Profit Pt. 2

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/08

In today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Mark returns with a powerful message on the critical importance of practice infrastructure over sheer production. From leadership and culture assessments to systemization, He shares the real metrics that matter in dental practice ownership. He emphasizes how many practices in the U.S. operate at 2% or even negative profitability—and […] The post 2285: Why Most Dental Practices Are Leaking Profit Pt. 2 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2284: Why Most Dental Practices Are Leaking Profit Pt. 1

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/07

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark dives deep into the realities of dental business ownership, emphasizing the importance of strong operational infrastructure over just increasing production. Dr. Costes shares insights into his coaching and consulting work with over 230 private clients, the vibrant and supportive community inside the Dental Success Network, and the powerful impact of […] The post 2284: Why Most Dental Practices Are Leaking Profit Pt. 1 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2283: Breaking Down the Workforce Shortage in Dentistry

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/04

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Holli Perez, CMO and co-founder of DirectDental, to discuss the workforce challenges reshaping the dental industry. Holli shares her journey from being laid off in a DSO leadership role to launching a game-changing dental staffing platform that now serves practices in all 50 states. The conversation […]The post 2283: Breaking Down the Workforce Shortage in Dentistry appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2282: Timing Your Dental Practice Sale for Maximum...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/03

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with dental transitions expert Greg Auerbach, Senior Director at Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions. Greg unpacks the critical mistakes dentists make when preparing to sell their practices—and why waiting until you’re ready to retire could cost you big. From understanding valuation methodologies like cap rate and EBITDA, […] The post 2282: Timing Your Dental Practice Sale for Maximum Profit appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2281: How to Systemize Your Practice and Still Love...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/02

In today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives deep into the tactical side of building a scalable and profitable dental practice. He outlines his proven frameworks for streamlining operations, conducting effective team meetings, and mastering key performance indicators (KPIs). Dr. Costes shares real-world examples from his journey managing multiple practices, emphasizing the importance of […] The post 2281: How to Systemize Your Practice and Still Love Dentistry Pt. 2 appeared first on Dental

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2280: How to Systemize Your Practice and Still Love...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/07/01

In today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares the captivating journey that took him from 20 dental school rejections to owning 16 successful dental practices and becoming a global leader in dental outreach. Speaking to a live audience, Dr. Costes breaks down the economic realities of private equity’s growing influence in dentistry and why […] The post 2280: How to Systemize Your Practice and Still Love Dentistry Pt. 1 appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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2279: The Legal Landmines Lurking in Your Dental...

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes ·

2025/06/30

On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with employment attorney and HR tech founder Ali Oromchian for a candid and eye-opening conversation about the legal pitfalls facing dental practice owners. Ali, who is the CEO and co-founder of HR for Health, shares the shocking truth about why even well-intentioned dentists are at high risk […] The post 2279: The Legal Landmines Lurking in Your Dental Practice appeared first on Dental Success Institute.

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