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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2525: The Hidden Cost of Giving Away Ownership Too Soon
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back longtime friend, mentor, and returning guest Alastair Macdonald for a deep conversation on dental partnerships, practice ownership, and the costly mistakes many dentists make when trying to retain associates. Alastair shares why selling equity too early can create long-term problems, how fear-based decisions often lead to bad […]
2524: Why Credentialing Is Costing Your Practice More Than You Think
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Shaju Puthussery and Deepak Ramaswamy, co-founders of Lightspun, to unpack one of dentistry’s least glamorous but most costly problems: insurance administration. From credentialing delays and paper claims to fragmented payer workflows and manual back-office bottlenecks, Shaju and Deepak explain why the “plumbing” of dentistry is overdue […]
2523: The New Rules for Getting Better Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ryan Gross, CEO of CMOShare, to talk about the rapid evolution of AI in dental marketing and how practices can use smarter data to drive real revenue growth. Ryan explains how AI can connect marketing, phone data, practice management software, and financials to uncover what is […]
2522: Why Associates Leave and What Owners Miss
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Paul Goodman, founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, for a candid conversation on connection, career growth, and the real challenges dentists face behind the scenes. They discuss why dentistry can feel lonely, the value of getting into the right rooms, and how live […]
2521: The Red Flags Every Dental Buyer Should Catch
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Brent Saunnier and Chris Sands, co-founders of Profi Dental CPAs, for a deep dive into the real-world consequences of neglecting your accounting. They unpack a cautionary case involving years of unfiled tax returns, unreliable books, IRS notices, and six-figure cleanup costs before even knowing whether additional […]
2520: The Total Health Conversation Dentists Are Missing
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down live at Thrive Live with Dr. Uche Odiatu for a high-energy conversation about whole-body health, patient connection, and why dentistry has the power to go far beyond fixing teeth. Dr. Odiatu shares his philosophy on using movement, sleep, nutrition, stress management, breathwork, and even light exposure to […]
2519: How Dentists Can Think Like the Bank
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dave and Josh Stech to explore private lending, family offices, and how dentists can build wealth beyond the chair. Dave shares his journey from humble beginnings to becoming a respected real estate forecaster and investor, while Josh explains how his background in real estate, technology, and […]
2518: Where Does The Day Go Sideways Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas continues the conversation with practical systems for protecting the schedule when things go wrong. From difficult extractions and blocked endo cases to patients who won’t get numb, bleeding that interrupts impressions, and hygiene exams that run too long, Dr. Nicholas focuses on building decision trees so the team knows […]
2517: Where Does The Day Go Sideways Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Aaron Nicholas dives into what causes a dental practice day to go sideways—and how to bring it back under control. He breaks down the biggest gaps that create chaos, from unclear ownership and poor scheduling to clinical flow issues and inconsistent systems. Dr. Nicholas explains why hygiene should never be treated […]
2516: The Future of Dental Staffing Is Hybrid
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Cory Pinegar, CEO of Reach, to discuss the changing landscape of dental staffing and why the hybrid practice model is becoming less of an innovation and more of a necessity. Cory shares how Reach evolved from a small reactivation service into a virtual staffing company supporting […]
