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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
2578: Grow for What
On today’s episode, Dr. Bill Keith speaks during the Dental Success Summit 2026 about understanding your freedom number and building a practice with a clear…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
2577: Protecting Capital in a Chaotic Economy
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Troy W. Eckard for a timely conversation about oil and gas, global energy demand, and how current economic…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
2576: From Navy Dentistry to Practice Ownership
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Chaz Vittitow, also known as Dr. Chaz, for a conversation about military dentistry, startup ownership…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
2575: 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 Costes
2574: 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 Costes
2573: 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…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
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 Costes
2571: 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 Costes
2570: 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 Costes
2569: 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 Costes
2568: 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 Costes
2567: 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 Costes
2566: 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 Costes
2565: 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 Costes
2564: 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 Costes
2563: 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 Costes
2562: The Back Office Automation Every Practice Owner Should Understand
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Seth Hampson, Head of Customer Experience at Lassie, to explore how AI is changing the way dental practices…
- The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
2561: 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 Costes
2560: 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 Costes
2559: 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 Costes
2558: 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 Costes
2557: 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 Costes
2556: 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 Costes
2555: 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 Costes
2551: 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 Costes
2550: 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 Costes
2549: 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 Costes
2548: 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 Costes
2547: 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 Costes
2546: 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 Costes
2545: 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 Costes
2544: 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 Costes
2543: 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 Costes
2542: 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…