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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2635: Don’t Fear the Sinus
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Dr. Michelle Caldwell for a DSN webinar on predictable sinus lifts for general dentists. Drawing on her implant dentistry and teaching experience, Dr. Caldwell explains how anatomy, available bone, and implant positioning influence the choice between crestal and lateral approaches. She shares her conservative philosophy on staging treatment, […]
2634: What Happens After You Get Out of Clinical Dentistry?
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with Dr. Steve Dove, a DSI Black Belt coach who, alongside his wife, Dr. Kelly Dove, grew their dental practices from $300,000 to $7 million in revenue. Steve shares lessons from turning around a struggling practice, building systems, and improving case acceptance through patient connection and visual education. […]
2633: Simple Rules, Extraordinary Results
On today’s episode, Dr. Addison Killeen takes the stage at the recent DSI Mastermind in October to explain why core values should be the first system a practice owner puts in place. He breaks down the differences between mission, vision, and core values, showing how clear behavioral expectations help teams make decisions without constantly turning […]
2632: The Retirement Gap Practice Owners Overlook
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Micah Brown, founder of Legacy Financial Solutions and author of Owner’s Blind Spot, to discuss why selling your practice shouldn’t be your entire retirement strategy. Micah shares his three-part approach to protecting your income, keeping more of what you earn, and converting your assets into retirement […]
2631: Looking Beyond the Valuation in a Practice Partnership
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Bill Keith share the story behind Dental Success Partners and their nearly three-year search for the right partnership. They explain why DSP was created to help successful practice owners explore transition options and reflect on two deals that fell apart along the way. Mark and Bill discuss […]
2630: The Difficult Conversations Your Team Needs You to Have
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes and the DSI coaching team recap day-one hot seats at the recent Mastermind in October, highlighting difficult conversations, team development, and underused coaching resources. They discuss how recorded training, structured onboarding, and clearer financial reporting can help owners support their teams more effectively. The conversation then turns to two […]
2629: Giving Your Money a Purpose Beyond Paying Bills
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes wealth advisor and author Lyndon Davis to discuss why high earners can still struggle to build financial security. Lyndon shares how two major income setbacks and more than $600,000 in personal debt changed his approach to money and shaped his work with medical professionals. Drawing from his book, […]
2628: From Practice Owner to Leader of Leaders
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Beau Sparkman, a DSI Black Belt coach, to share his journey from a small hometown startup to two thriving dental practices. Beau reflects on a demanding period of relocation, acquisition, and mentoring new associates, including the lessons he learned about expanding too quickly. He explains how […]
2627: Simple Rules That Shape a Stronger Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes talks with Dr. Addison Killeen about his new book, Simple Rules, Extraordinary Results, and why core values and a clear vision matter to practice success. Addison shares an exercise for creating meaningful values with your team and explains how to turn them into everyday behaviors, from supporting coworkers to […]
2626: NEXT – Success Reimagined
On today’s episode, Gale Northrop, a senior vice president at Fidelity and Dr. Mark Costes’ sister, challenges members at the recent DSI Mastermind in October to rethink what success means as their lives evolve. Drawing from her corporate career and client stories, she explores the gap between achieving financial goals and feeling satisfied with the […]
