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!
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 […]
In today’s episode, we bring you Part 1 of the Elevation Association panel discussion from the 2025 Life Summit in Nicaragua. This powerhouse panel—featuring James Heaton, Michael Allen, Jared Hill, Mark Costes, Matt Mulcock, and Ryan Isaac—dives into one of the most overlooked yet critical aspects of running a successful dental practice: leadership. The conversation […]
On today’s episode, we’re back with part two of our live panel from the Women in DSO event, featuring Dr. Mark Costes and his powerhouse executive team—Ashlee Hirschfeld, Kay Lange, Sydney Robinson, and Mary Lafferty. This conversation dives deeper into the key operational strategies and leadership principles that drive growth and efficiency in DSOs. The […]
In today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes takes the stage at the Women in DSO event, sharing insights into the incredible growth of Dental Success Companies and the lessons learned from scaling multiple businesses. He’s joined by his powerhouse executive team, including Ashlee Hirschfeld, Kay Lange, Sydney Robinson, and Mary Lafferty, who break down […]
On today’s episode, we take a deep dive into the personal journey of Dr. Mark Costes as he shares an exclusive reading from his book, Rich, Fit, and Fulfilled: Redefining What It Means to Have It All. Dr. Costes pulls back the curtain on the reality of achieving financial and professional success—only to find himself […]
On today’s episode, Dr, Mark Costes dives into the psychology of success, the power of identity, and how small, consistent changes can create massive long-term results. Learn why focusing on who you want to become rather than just what you want to achieve is the key to sustainable change. Dr. Costes also discusses the impact […]
On today’s episode, we dive into a revolutionary way to approach periodontal disease with Dr. Ben Kacos and Dr. Ashlee Hirschfeld. Instead of getting lost in probing depths and pocket numbers, Dr. Kacos shares how his practice shifts the conversation to what truly resonates with patients—the systemic health risks of gum infections. Dr. Kacos explains […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives into the reality of hustle culture and why working harder doesn’t always lead to better results. He breaks down the different seasons of entrepreneurship and explains how practice owners can transition from grinding endlessly to optimizing their time and efficiency. By setting clear non-negotiables, leveraging delegation, and focusing […]
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives into creating a strong dental practice culture and leading with structure. He emphasizes the importance of defining core values and involving the team in their creation to foster true buy-in. Dr. Costes also introduces a Cultural Assessment—a simple way to measure alignment with those values, ensuring that team […]
On today’s episode Dr. Mark Costes explores the challenges of leading a dental team during a workforce shortage. With a 30% decline in healthcare workers since the pandemic, dental practices are struggling to find and retain skilled employees. Dr. Costes shares his own leadership journey—learning from early mistakes, overcoming high turnover, and shifting from a […]