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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2539: Helping Dentists Rediscover Joy in Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Doug and Catherine Fettig live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas for a conversation on mindset, leadership, and improving the dental experience for both teams and patients. Doug shares how dentists can begin thinking more like CEOs, avoid becoming the bottleneck in their practices, and use […]
2538: You Were Trained To Fix Teeth. Nobody Trained You To Run A Business
On today’s episode, Dr. Bill Keith speaks during the April 2026 Mastermind about shifting from the clinical brain to the CEO brain and why practice owners must learn to zoom out, identify patterns, and build teams that can surface problems before they become costly. Drawing from examples in aviation, Toyota manufacturing, hospital operating rooms, Southwest […]
2537: Oil, Gas, and the New Rules of Economic Uncertainty
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Troy Eckard for a timely conversation on oil and gas, global energy uncertainty, and how current geopolitical tensions are reshaping investor strategy. Troy shares his perspective on the Middle East, the Strait of Hormuz, rising oil prices, and why fossil fuels remain critical despite the ongoing push […]
2536: Why Patient Experience Wins in a Competitive Market
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Parth Patel, owner of Revive Dental in Alpharetta, Georgia, to unpack his journey from associate dentist to owner of a thriving fee-for-service practice. Dr. Patel shares how his early exposure to different practice models helped him clarify the kind of dentistry he wanted to build, […]
2535: The AI Fix for Dental Billing Headaches
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Shreyas Parab, co-founder and CEO of Daydream, to talk about how AI is reshaping dental revenue cycle management. Shreyas shares how growing up in his mother’s dental practice gave him firsthand experience with the stress, complexity, and financial impact of insurance billing. After stepping in to […]
2534: The Hidden Value of a Full-Service Dental Partner
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Alan Withall, senior sales consultant with Henry Schein, live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Alan shares how he found his way into dentistry, why he became passionate about helping dentists launch startups, and how building the right network of advisors can make the process far […]
2533: Back to Basics: What Gets Measured Gets Managed
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another installment of the Back to Basics series, this time focusing on the numbers every dental practice owner must know. Mark and Ashlee discuss why even experienced owners benefit from revisiting the fundamentals, especially when so many dentists feel overwhelmed by reports, spreadsheets, […]
2532: Creating Community in a Lonely Profession
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Lilly Larsen live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas to talk about how she has carved out a unique, relationship-driven role as a Henry Schein field sales consultant. Lilly shares how she entered dental from a non-clinical background, leaned into her marketing experience, and built a […]
2531: The Smart Way to Handle Team Bonuses
On today’s episode, Mark answers questions from the DSN community, covering some of the most common challenges practice owners and young dentists face. He breaks down why bonus systems based only on production or collections can quickly become risky, and explains how to structure incentives around the overall health of the practice instead. He also […]
2530: Breathing The Same Air – Live From DSS 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares a special message for everyone gathered at DSS 2026. After 11 years and 2,500 episodes of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Mark reflects on the journey from a closet recording setup to a movement built on community, leadership, discipline, and service. This heartfelt episode is a reminder that real transformation […]
