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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2153: Why Case Acceptance Is a Team Sport
On today’s episode, we welcome the insightful Dr. Summer Kassmel, DSI Black Belt Coach, entrepreneur, and practice owner, to dive deep into the art and science of case acceptance. Mark and Summer explore the critical role of team dynamics, communication, and understanding patient objections in boosting treatment plan success. Dr. Kassmel shares her proven strategies […]
2152: From Nachos to Non-Profits
On today’s episode, Rob Montgomery and Dr. Paul Goodman welcome back the dynamic Dr. Mark Costas, host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in modern dentistry. From HR hurdles and practice ownership to DSOs and global non-profit initiatives, Mark shares his insights on recruiting and retaining top talent, adapting to post-pandemic […]
2151: From Adversity to Impact
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter to share his extraordinary journey from humble beginnings to becoming a successful entrepreneur, philanthropist, and dental industry leader. Mark reflects on overcoming childhood learning challenges, a life-changing accident that sparked his passion for dentistry, and the resilience it took to earn his spot […]
2150: Q&A: New Patients, Acquisitions, DSOs, and Building Your Dream Practice
On today’s episode, Mark answers audience questions from the Henry Schein event. Covering some of the most pressing topics for dental practice owners, Mark shares his expertise and strategies to help practices thrive. He tackles questions on attracting new patients without compromising fees or pride, whether to pursue an acquisition or start a practice from […]
2149: Building a Profitable Practice
On today’s episode, Mark shares highlights from his recent presentation at a Henry Schein event, where he spoke about the critical pillars of building a profitable and efficient dental practice. Mark dives into systemization, leadership, culture, and overhead control as the foundational elements for success. He also addresses common challenges faced by dental practice owners, […]
2148: The Marketing Revolution Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Mark continues his insightful conversation with Laura Maley and Michael Anderson, co-founders of Wunderist Agency, as they unveil the cutting-edge strategies and tools that are transforming dental marketing. The trio dives into Wunderist’s innovative ROI tracking technology, which integrates seamlessly with major PMS systems to attribute marketing dollars directly to production outcomes—finally […]
2147: The Marketing Revolution Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Mark sits down with Laura and Michael, co-founders of Wunderist Agency, to explore how they’ve disrupted dental marketing by focusing on authenticity, execution, and real results. Laura shares her journey from big-brand marketing to helping dentists build meaningful, differentiated brands that attract their ideal patients. Meanwhile, Michael dives into how operational consistency […]
2146: Growth, Recaps, and Choosing the Right Partner
On today’s episode, Mark welcomes back Chip Fichtner, founder and principal of Large Practice Sales, for an in-depth discussion about the evolving landscape of dental practice transitions and the rise of “invisible DSOs.” Chip dives into the current private equity market, the increasing trend of younger doctors joining DSOs, and the key factors that make […]
2145: Mastering Revenue Cycle Management Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Mark continues his deep dive with dental billing and revenue cycle management expert Penny Reed, Chief Growth Officer at E-Assist Dental Solutions. Penny breaks down five powerful strategies to improve collections, streamline billing processes, and ensure dental practices get paid what they’re owed. From understanding chair hour values and optimizing PPO contracts […]
2144: Mastering Revenue Cycle Management Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Mark welcomes back Penny Reed, Chief Growth Officer at E-Assist Dental Solutions and a leader in dental business coaching. Penny shares her wealth of experience in revenue cycle management (RCM) and explains why a broken billing system can wreak havoc on your cash flow and patient relationships. Together, they dive deep into […]
