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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2550: Smarter Phones, Better Teams, and Happier Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with longtime dental industry leader Laura Nelson live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Laura shares her journey from running the front office in her husband’s dental practice to building Front Office Rocks, becoming a trusted voice in dental team training, and now leading AI innovation with […]
2549: The Hidden Risks Inside Dental Office Leases
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jas Banga live from Thrive Live 2026 in Las Vegas to talk about one of the most overlooked but critical parts of practice ownership: dental real estate. Jas shares how he went from marketing in the dental world to becoming a leading healthcare real estate advisor, […]
2548: Back to Basics: How to Lead Through Hard Conversations
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Ashlee Hirschfeld for another Back to Basics conversation, this time focused on leadership and difficult conversations. Mark and Ashlee discuss why leadership requires self-awareness, emotional intelligence, clear expectations, and the willingness to address issues before they damage the entire team. They also explore how to approach […]
2547: From Practice Owner to Purpose Driven Leader
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Matt Slivka, owner of Rockside Dental and DSI Black Belt coach, for a conversation about growth, purpose, and the impact dentists can make far beyond the operatory. Matt shares how mentorship and community helped transform his practice from a chaotic startup into a thriving multi-doctor […]
2546: The Dentist’s Guide to Beating Overwhelm
On today’s episode, we dive into the very real problem of overwhelm in dentistry and why it is not simply about having too much to do. Dr. Mark Costes breaks down how decision fatigue, multitasking, cognitive load, sleep debt, clutter, caffeine, alcohol, and constant content consumption can push practice owners from intentional leadership into reactive […]
2545: The Bite Mistake That Can Derail an FMR Case
On today’s episode, Dr. Taher Dhoon sits down with Dr. Chris Hill to talk through the systems, lessons, and real-world experience behind predictable full mouth reconstruction. Dr. Hill shares how years of cosmetics, occlusion, TMJ, and reconstruction training shaped his approach, and why having a clear, repeatable system is what helps dentists move from feeling […]
2544: Finding Wellness in a High Pressure Profession
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Christian Pavel live from Thrive Live 2026 in Vegas for a grounding conversation on wellness, burnout, breathwork, and purpose in dentistry. Known as the Dental Yogi, Dr. Pavel shares how yoga, intentional breathing, and holistic health became central to both his personal life and his […]
2543: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes continues his April 2026 Mastermind presentation by exploring the deeper identity shifts required to move out of the hustle trap and into a more sustainable version of success. He shares a powerful eulogy exercise and personal reflections on loss, legacy, and the difference between resume virtues and eulogy virtues. […]
2542: The Quiet Reinvention: Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes opens his April 2026 Mastermind talk with an update on the whirlwind first quarter of mission work through SOI, including trips to Guatemala, Fiji, and Honduras, before shifting into the idea of quiet reinvention. He explains how high-performing dentists often become trapped by the very habits that made them […]
2541: Why Dental Teams Are Moving Beyond Plugin Overload
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jon Padolsky of Flex to explore how dental technology is transforming the front office experience. Jon shares his journey from growing up around dentistry and spending 14 years as a dental office manager to helping practices streamline operations through Flex. The conversation covers the evolution from […]
