The
Dentalpreneur
Podcast
Industry Leading Insights
The Dentalpreneur Podcast with Dr. Mark Costes is one of the top dental podcasts in the country, drawing tens of thousands of listeners each month. This isn’t your typical dental podcast—Mark covers everything from business and marketing to services, motivation, and more, keeping each episode both insightful and entertaining.
Tune in as Mark interviews not only dental professionals but also influential voices beyond dentistry, including Astronaut Clayton Anderson, elite athlete Ben Greenfield, bestselling author Ryan Holiday, former Navy SEAL Jocko Willink, and endurance athlete David Goggins, among others!
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2490: 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. Barry shares his journey from running a successful practice to becoming a global coach, driven by both professional success and deeply personal challenges. He breaks down how understanding patient psychology, NLP […]
2489: 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 earning more doesn’t automatically lead to wealth. Jeff challenges common assumptions around debt, investing, and financial planning, explaining how overconfidence, lifestyle creep, and poor strategy can quietly erode long-term success. The conversation […]
2488: 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 from her work with the SMART (Stress Management and Resiliency Training) program, Kristin shares how high-performing professionals can better regulate their nervous system, quiet negative self-talk, and build true mental […]
2487: 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 attract, convert, and retain patients. With a background in scaling functional medicine clinics, Brandy shares how most practices are unknowingly leaking revenue through broken systems, missed calls, and poor follow-up—and […]
2486: 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 down the concept of the “leaky bucket,” he explains why more patients, more procedures, or more marketing won’t fix deeper operational issues. Instead, success comes from building strong systems, dialing in […]
2485: 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 what it really takes to prepare your practice for a successful transition. They dive into the key drivers of valuation—including EBITDA, systems, and scalability—while highlighting common pitfalls […]
2484: 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 marketplace. They dive into why valuations for single practices remain strong despite industry noise, how interest rates are impacting large group recapitalizations, and what’s really happening behind the scenes […]
2483: 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 dentistry—entity structure and tax strategy. In this conversation, they break down the critical differences between LLCs, S Corps, and partnerships, and explain why choosing the wrong […]
2482: 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 growth, leadership, and finding balance. He dives into how to scale a practice to $3M and beyond without sacrificing culture, patient experience, or personal time, while also explaining how to recognize the difference […]
2481: 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 building a thriving $5M de novo practice in one of the most competitive markets in the country. Lior shares how stepping away from clinical dentistry to build a […]
