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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2408: Why Most Dentists Burn Out and What You Can Do Differently Pt. 1
In today’s episode, we dive into Part 1 of Dr. Mark Costes’ powerful keynote at the SPEA 2025 event, where he shares the unfiltered truth about the dental profession, what new dentists can expect, and why most practitioners struggle with burnout, finances, and fulfillment. Mark opens up about his journey from being rejected by 20 […]
2407: Predictable Implant Stability: Never Get a Spinner Again
On today’s episode, we take you inside the breakout room at the 2025 Dental Success Summit for an advanced surgical session led by Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute. Focused on the concept of “never having a spinner again,” this presentation is packed with clinical pearls and real-world strategies […]
2406: Why Communication Skills Matter More Than Your Crown Prep
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes in conversation with Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman, recorded during a wide-ranging, high-energy catch-up between two of dentistry’s most passionate educators and leaders. This episode dives deep into the “you can’t train during the game” mindset and how it applies to dental practice culture, associate mentorship, and the […]
2405: The Productivity Myth That’s Burning You Out
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with John Briggs, a CPA, author, and founder of a 280-person tax firm who is challenging the toxic hustle culture mindset. John shares how a personal wake-up call led him to rethink the way we define success, and how his innovative 3.3 Rule—three hours of focused work […]
2404: Why General Dentists Should Rethink Wisdom Teeth
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back Dr. Brandon Chapek for a deeper dive into the mindset, discipline, and values that have shaped his journey from Division I football player to high-level dental surgeon. In this conversation, Brandon shares how his athletic background influenced his time management, work ethic, and leadership style—and how those […]
2403: The Truth About Converting Sleep Leads into Patients
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Lane Rizzardini, co-founder of Sleep Apnea Leads, for a deep dive into the real challenges dental practices face when trying to integrate sleep medicine. Lane explains how his agency evolved from lead generation to full patient conversion—building out AI-driven systems to solve the massive follow-up gap […]
2402: Why Great Marketing Can’t Save a Broken Dental Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Andre Santos, co-founder of Pain-Free Dental Marketing, for a deep dive into what truly makes dental marketing effective. Andre shares his journey from software engineering at GameStop to building a successful, dental-exclusive marketing agency. Together, they unpack why great marketing often fails—spoiler alert: it’s usually an operations issue, […]
2401: How to Prevent and Manage Implant Failures in Your Practice
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by his good friend and fellow Black Belt Coach, Dr. Taher Dhoon—co-founder of the Colorado Surgical Institute and owner of an 18-operatory dental practice—for a deep dive into implant complications. They kick things off with a candid conversation on time management, shiny object syndrome, and how to […]
2400: Building Skills, Serving Others, and Living the Dental Dream
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with longtime friend and Dental Success Institute Black Belt coach Dr. Aaron Nicholas for an open, no-agenda conversation covering everything from mission trips and scuba diving in Fiji to launching new hands-on CE programs in Alabama. Aaron shares how recent legislative changes in Florida forced a pivot for […]
2399: Uncovering Value: Strategies for Selecting a Cost-Effective Dental Practice
On today’s episode, we welcome powerhouse dental duo Dr. Kelly and Dr. Steve Dove, DSI Black Belt Coaches and entrepreneurs who’ve scaled their practices from $300K to over $7 million in revenue. The Doves share the raw, behind-the-scenes story of how they built and sold multiple practices, navigated gritty remodels, and turned overlooked “dirt” practices […]
