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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2078: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb to share an inspiring personal journey, diving into his family’s sacrifices, his early days as a shy and introverted kid, and the unexpected accident that forever changed his career path. Mark opens up about his father’s immigration story, coming to America with limited […]
2077: Leadership & Giving Back
On today’s episode, Greg Essenmacher interviews Dr. Mark Costes. Greg dives deep into Mark’s podcasting journey, leadership insights, and the philosophy behind his success in dental practice management and personal development. They also explore Mark’s passion project, Smile Outreach International, which provides much-needed dental care in underserved regions worldwide. This conversation highlights the importance of […]
2076: A Deep Dive into Leadership & Team Accountability Pt. 2
On today’s two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Tanoory, diving deeper into leadership principles and effective dental practice management. Dr. Tanoory emphasizes the importance of clarity in a leader’s vision, the value of peer-to-peer accountability, and the need for emotional control in leadership. He shares practical insights from his recent eight-week course […]
2075: A Deep Dive into Leadership & Team Accountability Pt. 1
On today’s two-part episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Jason Tanoory, a DSI Black Belt coach, to discuss the evolution of his dental practice ownership and leadership style. Dr. Tanoory shares his insights on transitioning away from micromanagement, fostering servant leadership, and building teams that thrive in his absence. Drawing from his experience running multiple […]
2074: Lessons in Leadership
On today’s episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Summer Kassmel, and they reflect on the Lady Leaders webinars Dr. Kassmel has been part of, covering crucial topics like team bonuses, hiring practices, accountability, and maximizing CEO time. Summer shares insights from her coaching calls, highlighting the relevance of these discussions for dental professionals, and teases […]
2073: Implant Success & Treatment Planning
On today’s Surgical Saturdays episode of the Dentalpreneur podcast, Mark hosts Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie from the Colorado Surgical Institute. The episode dives deep into surgical dental case preparation, including how to review X-rays and CT scans for effective treatment planning. Dr. Dhoon and Dr. Briskie share practical insights on patient consultations, […]
2072: The Forever Associate Pt. 2
On today’s two-part episode, Mark Dr. Soraya Safi continue their conversation, delving into the pros and cons of dental practice ownership versus remaining an associate. Mark discusses the financial benefits of owning a practice, including tax advantages and building equity, while also acknowledging the challenges that come with ownership. Dr. Safi shares her insights on […]
2071: The Forever Associate Pt. 1
On today’s two-part episode, Mark interviews Dr. Soraya Safi, also known as the “Forever Associate Dentist.” Dr. Safi shares her journey into dentistry, discussing her time at Midwestern University and the factors that led her to become a dental associate rather than a practice owner. They explore the challenges and rewards of being a long-term […]
2070: Navigating Dental Practice Sales Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we continue with Brannon Moncrief with their discussion on dental practice sales, focusing on the financial intricacies of selling to DSOs (Dental Support Organizations) and private equity. They explore key concepts such as recapitalization cycles, different equity structures like joint venture and holding company models, and how they impact a seller’s cash […]
2069: Navigating Dental Practice Sales Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we have the first of 2-parts with Brannon Moncrief, a seasoned expert in the dental industry with 20 years of experience as a banker, broker, and sell-side advisor. Brannon explains the current landscape of dental practice sales, focusing on the growing trend of younger dentists selling their practices to DSOs (Dental Support […]
