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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2222: The Blueprint for Elevating and Training Office Leaders Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Addison Killeen to dive deeper into The Dental Office Manager Position Manual, co-authored with Dr. Chris Green. They explore how to take an average office manager and transform them into a high-performing, servant-style leader using the detailed playbook they’ve developed. From assessing leadership readiness and navigating […]
2221: The Blueprint for Elevating and Training Office Leaders Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Addison Killeen—Black Belt coach at DSI, mega-practice owner, and prolific author—to unpack the powerful insights behind Addison’s newest release, The Dental Office Manager Position Manual. They discuss how this extensive 309-page resource can transform the way dentists elevate and train office managers, equipping them with […]
2220: Blueprint for Success in a Changing Dental Landscape
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives into the key factors that separate top-performing dental practices from the rest. He emphasizes the power of mindset, leadership, and collaboration in creating a thriving, systemized business. He discusses why scarcity thinking holds dentists back, how personal accountability leads to long-term success, and why tracking both objective and […]
2219: Building a Franchise-Level Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares his journey of building multiple successful businesses, from the Dental Success Institute to the newly launched Smile Outreach International. He breaks down what makes franchises like McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A so successful—and how dentists can apply the same principles to systemize and scale their practices. Mark also discusses the […]
2218: Power of First Impressions and Trust in Dentistry Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes unpacks the essential elements of rapport, communication, and charisma—the three key factors that influence patient trust and treatment acceptance. He explains how first impressions happen in an instant and why overcoming negativity bias is crucial in a dental setting. Dr. Costes also shares practical nonverbal communication hacks, like posture, […]
2217: Power of First Impressions and Trust in Dentistry Pt. 1
On today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down the science of charisma and likability—and why mastering these traits can transform your dental practice. He explores evolutionary psychology, explaining how people make instant snap judgments about trust and rapport within a single second of meeting you. In an industry where patients often arrive with […]
2216: The Simple Marketing Shift That Brings in More Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Jaclyn Nona, CEO and co-founder of Clever Dental Co. With a background in marketing and years of hands-on experience in the dental industry, Jaclyn shares her insights on the often-overlooked power of internal marketing. She explains how having an in-house team member dedicated to social media, […]
2215: Finding Hidden Profit Leaks and Turning Them into Revenue
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes shares a powerful case study of Dr. Rex, a struggling dental practice owner who transformed his business from barely surviving to thriving. Dr. Costas walks through the Elite Practice Blueprint, the Four Futures framework, and how strategic overhead control, systemization, and leadership can create massive financial success. Mark also […]
2214: The Hidden Constraints Holding Your Practice Back
In today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives deep into the critical elements of creating an operational infrastructure that drives revenue, efficiency, and work-life balance. He shares his personal journey—owning 16 practices, suffering from burnout, and ultimately developing the frameworks that transformed his businesses. Dr. Costes outlines his 6 Pillars for Business Success, including operational systemization, […]
2213: Why Leadership Might Be the Biggest Threat to Private Practice Pt. 2
In today’s episode, we bring you Part 2 of the Elevation Association panel discussion from the 2025 Life Summit in Nicaragua featuring James Heaton, Michael Allen, Jared Hill, Mark Costes, Matt Mulcock, and Ryan Isaac. The conversation continues with deep insights on partnerships, vision alignment, and the ongoing shift in dentistry toward DSOs and private […]
