The
Dentalpreneur
Podcast
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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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2355: Balancing Growth and Simplicity in a Multi-Practice Journey
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with newly minted Black Belt Coach Dr. Karley Schneider, a dynamic dentist and entrepreneur based in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Schneider shares her journey from dental school to acquiring three practices and ultimately deciding to simplify her life by selling one of them. With a background in business […]
2354: How a Guinness World Record Launched a Dental Marketing Empire
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by the energetic and insightful Minal Sampat—best-selling author, marketing strategist, dental hygienist, and founder of the wildly popular CE on the Beach. After reconnecting at a recent event in Philadelphia, Dr. Costes realized Minal had somehow never been a guest—despite her massive impact in the dental space. […]
2353: Behind the Scenes of Dentistry and Reality Television
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Randy Houska, a general dentist from South Dakota and one of the original co-founders of the Voices of Dentistry. Live from the VOD Lite event in Gilbert, Arizona, the two dive into Dr. Houska’s unique journey—from nearly four decades as a solo practitioner to finally […]
2352: The Playbook for Predictable Dental Growth
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes’ keynote presentation from the Super Dentist Boost Camp 2025, where he delivers a deep dive into what it really takes to grow and scale a dental practice the right way. With a mix of humor, hard-earned lessons, and serious strategy, Mark walks through the foundations of his […]
2351: By The Numbers: Hygiene and Associate KPIs
On today’s episode, Dr. Addison Killeen and Dr. Chris Green lead a breakout session titled “By the Numbers: Hygiene and Associate KPIs,” diving into the essential metrics that drive growth, profitability, and accountability within dental practices. They stress the importance of balancing hard data with a strong team culture, emphasizing that while spreadsheets and KPIs […]
2350: The Safe Money Strategy Dentists Overlook Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Part 2 of Dr. Mark Costes’ conversation with Eric Goodman dives deeper into the nuts and bolts of investing through private credit. Eric explains how Goodman Capital vets deals, why real estate-backed loans offer exceptional downside protection, and how their funds provide monthly cash flow with powerful tax advantages like the QBI […]
2349: The Safe Money Strategy Dentists Overlook Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes kicks off Part 1 of a value-packed conversation with Eric Goodman, co-founder and managing partner of Goodman Capital. Broadcasting from his blimp office (or at least a virtual version of it), Eric shares the story of his journey from Wall Street to running a billion-dollar family-founded investment firm focused […]
2348: Why Community and Innovation Matter More Than Ever
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes hosts a lively and wide-ranging conversation live from the Voices of Dentistry event in Gilbert, Arizona. Joining him are Julieanne O’Connor of Influential Dental and Kim Toovey, COO of Ripe Global. The trio discusses the unexpected revival of VOD, the energy of a smaller, more intimate gathering, and the […]
2347: Ryan Holiday – Fireside Chat at Dental Success Summit 2025 Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we bring you Part 2 of the powerful Fireside Chat with Ryan Holiday, live from the 2025 Dental Success Summit. Dr. Mark Costes continues the in-depth conversation with Ryan, diving deeper into the core of Stoicism and what it really means to live with courage, discipline, justice, and wisdom. Ryan explains the […]
2346: Ryan Holiday – Fireside Chat at Dental Success Summit 2025 Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we kick off Part 1 of an unforgettable fireside chat with bestselling author and modern-day philosopher Ryan Holiday, recorded live at the 2025 Dental Success Summit. Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Ryan to explore his journey from college dropout to Director of Marketing at American Apparel, and eventually to becoming a […]
