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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2305: Building a Dental Wellness Oasis in the Dominican Republic
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Cristian Pavel—dentist, certified yoga instructor, and wellness advocate—live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas. Dr. Pavel shares his unique journey of integrating breathwork, yoga, and mental wellness into dentistry and how that evolved into biannual service retreats in the Dominican Republic. Listeners will hear the […]
2304: Balancing EBITDA and Stress While Growing Your Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes the always engaging Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman for a wide-ranging conversation about upcoming events, practice ownership, and the realities of stepping out of the operatory. They dive into the origins and purpose of Super Dentist Boost Camp, discuss the value of live events for building relationships and opportunities, […]
2303: The Real Estate Mistakes That Can Break Your Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Brian Mills, founder of ROAM Commercial Real Estate, for a no-fluff, boots-on-the-ground conversation about one of the most overlooked but mission-critical elements of dental startups and practice growth: real estate. With over 25 years in the dental industry, Brian has seen the good, the bad, and […]
2302: What Every Dentist Should Know Before Signing a Lease
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas by Eric Pook, president of Cirrus Consulting Group, North America’s leading dental office lease negotiation firm. Eric shares eye-opening insights into how dentists—despite being the most reliable tenants—are frequently overpaying for their leases due to lack of awareness, leverage, and […]
2301: AI, Operations, and the Future of Patient Acquisition Pt. 2
On today’s Part 2 episode, Gary Bird joins Mark in an in-depth conversation on how dental practices can unlock serious growth through smarter systems, strategic pricing, and AI integration. Gary shares powerful insights into the rise of AI receptionists, how they’re changing the way practices manage phone calls, scheduling, and follow-ups—and why they’re not quite […]
2300: AI, Operations, and the Future of Patient Acquisition Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Gary Bird, founder of SMC, joins Dr. Mark Costes to unpack the real reasons most dental marketing fails—and why operations are often the true growth limiter. They discuss the dangers of focusing on “activities” like websites or SEO instead of real outcomes, and how busyness is often mistaken for productivity. Gary shares […]
2299: How to Practice Dentistry Without Destroying Your Body
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Stephanie Botts, a seasoned dental hygienist turned ergonomics expert, to explore the physical toll dentistry takes on clinicians and how to prevent it. Stephanie shares how her own experience with chronic back pain inspired her to launch a business focused on helping dental professionals practice pain-free. […]
2298: Fixing the Divide Between Hygienists and Dentists
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Wendy Briggs, RDH, powerhouse speaker, hygienist, and co-founder of The Team Training Institute. Broadcasting live from Thrive Live in Las Vegas, Wendy shares her expert insights on the current hygiene crisis affecting dental practices across the nation. She discusses the root causes of the growing divide […]
2297: Why Your Google Business Profile Is Costing You Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Darren Shaw, founder of Whitespark and one of the most trusted voices in local SEO. Darren breaks down exactly how dentists can dominate local search results—not just on Google, but also on emerging platforms like ChatGPT. He explains the three overlooked pillars of local SEO: optimizing […]
2296: Real Estate Mistakes Dentists Can’t Afford to Make
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with longtime friend and repeat guest JJ Ditkofsky, founder of WeCare, live from the Thrive Live event in Las Vegas. JJ dives deep into one of the most critical yet often misunderstood components of running a successful dental practice: real estate. From lease negotiations and expansions to […]
