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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2085: Behind the Lens
On today’s episode, we have Steve Hollingsworth, founder of Enlightning Media, the media mastermind behind Dental Success Institute’s podcast and events. Steve shares his journey from producing skateboarding videos in a rural town to managing a global media production company. The conversation dives into their travel adventures for Smile Outreach International, highlights of working together, […]
2084: Breaking Burnout: Strategies for High Achievers Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we continue our conversation with Julieanne O’Connor, diving deeper into strategies for managing burnout and maintaining personal well-being. Julieanne discusses the importance of being present, implementing tactical strategies to prevent overwhelm, and using pattern interruption to break unhealthy habits. They also touch on high achiever syndrome and how to honor personal preferences […]
2083: Breaking Burnout: Strategies for High Achievers Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we have Julieanne O’Connor, a high-performance coach who works with dentists and CEOs to help them achieve success without burnout. Julieanne shares her insights on leadership, confidence-building, and strategic growth, specifically tailored for high-achieving professionals in the dental industry. With a background in media and a history of working with top performers, […]
2082: Leadership Mastery
On today’s episode, we have Eric Morin, founder of Tower Leadership, who brings over a decade of experience in helping dental practice owners grow in wealth and leadership. Eric shares his insights into the rapidly changing dental industry and the importance of building strong leadership and financial foundations for scalable success. They discuss the challenges […]
2081: Inside Global Dental Missions
On today’s episode, we have Laura Kolar, the executive director of Smile Outreach International (SOI). They discuss their recent dental mission trip to Fiji, highlighting the transformative work done through Smile Outreach. Laura shares her experience coordinating these trips, including her role in managing volunteers and ensuring smooth operations. Together, they reflect on the challenges […]
2080: Turning Income into Wealth
On today’s episode, we have Derick Van Ness, founder of Big Life Financial. Derick shares insights on how his company helps small business owners, especially dentists, reduce taxes and build long-term wealth. He explains key strategies for sustainable financial growth, emphasizing tax optimization and wealth-building outside the dental practice. Derick also touches on common pitfalls […]
2079: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 2
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes dives into the unique path that led him from a young dental school graduate to a multi-practice owner, business strategist, and founder of the Dental Success Network and Smile Outreach International. Mark and Dr. Dennis Hartlieb explore the challenges facing dentistry today, from rural practice ownership to the increasing […]
2078: Overcoming Challenges in Dentistry Pt. 1
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Dennis Hartlieb to share an inspiring personal journey, diving into his family’s sacrifices, his early days as a shy and introverted kid, and the unexpected accident that forever changed his career path. Mark opens up about his father’s immigration story, coming to America with limited […]
2077: Leadership & Giving Back
On today’s episode, Greg Essenmacher interviews Dr. Mark Costes. Greg dives deep into Mark’s podcasting journey, leadership insights, and the philosophy behind his success in dental practice management and personal development. They also explore Mark’s passion project, Smile Outreach International, which provides much-needed dental care in underserved regions worldwide. This conversation highlights the importance of […]
2076: A Deep Dive into Leadership & Team Accountability Pt. 2
On today’s two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Tanoory, diving deeper into leadership principles and effective dental practice management. Dr. Tanoory emphasizes the importance of clarity in a leader’s vision, the value of peer-to-peer accountability, and the need for emotional control in leadership. He shares practical insights from his recent eight-week course […]
