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!
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes kicks off part one of a special two-part conversation with Steijn Pelle, co-founder and CEO of Lassie. Steijn shares his remarkable journey from the Netherlands to Silicon Valley, where he helped scale tech giants like Robinhood and Coinbase before launching a mission to bring AI to healthcare administration. The […]
On today’s episode, we continue with part two of Dr. Mark Costes’ in-depth conversation with Kyle Francis of Professional Transition Strategies. Kyle breaks down why recapitalizations have become more difficult for DSOs, how deal overhang and shifting market conditions are impacting valuations, and why understanding the right equity structure is crucial for dentists. He also […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Kyle Francis, founder and CEO of Professional Transition Strategies, for part one of a powerful interview. Kyle shares his journey into the world of dental mergers and acquisitions, how he built a company focused solely on seller-side representation, and why time can be a deal’s biggest enemy. […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with longtime friend and dental sleep medicine expert Dr. Erin Elliott. Broadcasting from Thrive Live in Las Vegas, the two dive into a lively and powerful discussion about the lesser-known signs of sleep apnea, particularly in young, fit women. Dr. Elliott shares how anatomical and physiological factors—like a […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down at Thrive Live with Doug Fettig, CPA, MBA, and dental business advisor, for a deep and dynamic conversation on leadership, joy, and what it really means to run a successful dental practice. Doug brings energy and perspective to the challenges facing dentists today, from burnout and depression […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Bill Keith and Powervox co-founders Brian Wright and Paul Gregory to explore how AI is transforming patient communication in dental practices. They dive into the creation and impact of “Abby,” Powervox’s AI receptionist designed to handle after-hours and overflow calls. Dr. Keith shares how Abby […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. David Reznik, a pioneering force in public health dentistry and founder of the HIV Dental Alliance. Speaking from the Exhibitor Hall at Thrive Live in Las Vegas, Dr. Reznik shares his decades-long journey in treating HIV-positive patients, his role in establishing the Oral Health Center […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back David Harris, CEO of Prosperident and one of dentistry’s leading experts in embezzlement investigation. Ten years and over 2,300 episodes later, David returns to shed light on just how rampant financial crime is in dental practices—with nearly 70% of dentists becoming victims at some point in their […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dave Monahan, CEO of Kleer, to discuss the major merger between Kleer and Membersy and the upcoming rebrand to Clerri. Dave breaks down why the consolidation happened, what it means for the future of dental membership plans, and how the new unified platform aims to eliminate […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Cristian Pavel—dentist, certified yoga instructor, and wellness advocate—live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Dr. Pavel shares his unique journey of integrating breathwork, yoga, and mental wellness into dentistry and how that evolved into biannual service retreats in the Dominican Republic. Listeners will hear the […]