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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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 […]
2345: Turbocharging Tax Savings for Dentists
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by CPA Brent Saunier of Pro-Fi 20/20 and Phase One Dental CPAs to break down the Big Beautiful Bill and its major tax advantages for dentists and business owners. Brent explains how 100% bonus depreciation and updated Section 179 limits can create six-figure savings, why the PTE […]
2344: The Harsh Truth About Dental School Debt
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Alan Mead at a pop-up Voices of Dentistry event for a raw, wide-ranging conversation that blends humor, hard truths, and a whole lot of wisdom. From six-dog households to six-figure student loans, they explore how the golden age of dentistry is fading—and why the business […]
2343: Why You Can’t Produce Your Way Out of a Broken Practice
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes’ high-impact keynote from the Voices of Dentistry 2025. With over a decade of experience building and scaling practices, Dr. Costes shares the hard-won lessons that transformed his early success—and near burnout—into a sustainable, purpose-driven career. He breaks down the real reason most dental practices struggle with profitability […]
2342: Smarter Strategies for Scaling Your Dental Practice Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is back for Part 2 of his powerful presentation from the Dental Success Summit, where he dives even deeper into the most pressing challenges facing dental practice owners today—and what to do about them. Mark unpacks the real impact of the shrinking dental workforce, the hygiene “situationship,” and how […]
