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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2275: Scaling Smart and Staying Grounded in Dentistry Pt. 2
On today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Steve Dove sits down with Dr. Mark Costes, diving deep into the mindset, strategies, and grit it takes to build and scale a thriving dental organization. Steve breaks down his leadership philosophy, including why delegation is essential for growth and how empowering the right people—even when they’re only 80% […]
2274: Scaling Smart and Staying Grounded in Dentistry Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by longtime friend and DSI Black Belt coach Dr. Steve Dove for a heartfelt and inspiring conversation. Steve shares his journey from immigrating to the U.S. from South Africa at age 11 to becoming a Division I athlete and eventually a successful dental practice owner. He opens […]
2273: What Dentists Should Really Expect from Their Supply Rep
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Lily Larsen, a standout field sales consultant with Henry Schein in South Florida. She opens up about her journey from collegiate swimmer to one of Shine’s most respected reps, known for her high-touch, relationship-driven approach to supporting dental practices. Lily shares how her role goes far […]
2272: Why Private Equity in Dentistry Is Facing Its Toughest Test Yet
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined live from the Thrive Live event in Las Vegas by Brian Colao, a true authority on DSOs, mergers and acquisitions, and dental law. He shares his unparalleled insights on the current state of the DSO market, explaining how economic uncertainty, stalled private equity deals, and rising costs […]
2271: Reinventing Dental Front Desks with Smart Tech Pt. 2
In today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives deeper into the AI revolution transforming the dental industry with Flossy CEO and co-founder, Dr. Miles Beckett. Miles unpacks how Fiona, their AI receptionist, is engineered to handle complex scheduling, triage emergencies, verify insurance, and provide human-like empathy—all while reducing overhead and improving patient conversion rates. […]
2270: Reinventing Dental Front Desks with Smart Tech Pt. 1
In today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes kicks things off with a quick update from a whirlwind quarter of travel and a legendary local event in Prescott, Arizona—the “Crit Party” at the Whiskey Off-Road bike race. Then, he welcomes Dr. Miles Beckett, co-founder and CEO of Flossy, to the show. Miles shares his remarkable […]
2269: Filling the Gap in Dental Team Empowerment
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes chats with Sydney Robinson, Executive Director of the Dental Success Network and founder of FOA Coaching. Sydney shares how she evolved from a dental office manager into a strategic operations leader, managing a growing team that supports over 2,000 dentists and tens of thousands of team members across DSN […]
2268: Interpreting 3D Imaging and the Future of Dental Diagnostics
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Jordan Reiss, Senior Director of Clinical Strategic Development at DEXIS, live from the Thrive Live exhibition hall in Las Vegas. With a background that spans management consulting at KPMG to dental tech innovation, Jordan shares how he found his passion in dentistry and 3D imaging. The conversation explores […]
2267: Million-Dollar Burnout & the Four Futures Framework Pt. 2
On today’s Part 2 episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Matt Uhler dive deep into what drives high achievers—and what often breaks them. From chasing arbitrary financial milestones to constantly moving the goalpost, the two reflect on the emotional toll of the entrepreneurial grind. Mark shares how hitting his million-dollar goal left him more miserable than […]
2266: Million-Dollar Burnout & the Four Futures Framework Pt. 1
On today’s Part 1 episode, Dr. Mark Costes joins Matt Uhler for an open and impactful conversation about building—and nearly breaking—his dental career. Mark shares the early days of his entrepreneurial journey, from buying his first practice sight unseen to growing six locations and eventually scaling to sixteen. But behind the growth was chaos: burnout, […]
