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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2425: What Every Dentist Must Know About Business Before It’s Too Late Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we continue with part two of Dr. Mark Costes’ compelling first presentation at the Music City SCALE 2025 event. In this segment, Dr. Costes delivers a deep dive into key challenges facing today’s dental practice owners—employee retention, the nationwide hygiene shortage, and the harsh reality of PPOs. He shares actionable strategies to […]
2424: What Every Dentist Must Know About Business Before It’s Too Late Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we bring you part one of Dr. Mark Costes’ powerful presentation from the Music City SCALE 2025 event. With decades of experience as a multi-practice owner and founder of the Dental Success Institute, Dr. Costes shares why most dentists hit a wall when trying to “produce their way out” of business problems. […]
2423: DSOs, Doctor Buyers, and the Truth About Dental Transitions
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Dan Van Eps, Senior Director at Henry Schein Dental Practice Transitions, for an in-depth look at the world of dental practice sales, valuations, and the often misunderstood role of brokers. With nearly three decades of experience in the dental space—including founding a dental IT company and helping scale […]
2422: The Truth About Dental Loans and What Banks Really Want
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Steve Steinbrunner of Provide, powered by Fifth Third Bank, for a deep dive into the current state of dental lending. Despite economic uncertainty and mixed signals from the broader market, Steve shares why Provide is seeing record-breaking activity in financing dental startups, acquisitions, ground-up builds, and […]
2421: What It Takes to Run a Mission-Driven, Systemized Practice
On today’s episode, it’s time for another Ask Me Anything with Dr. Mark Costes. Mark tackles a range of listener-submitted questions—from navigating burnout and prioritizing systems, to selling your practice to a DSO and balancing clinical work with business ownership. He shares his honest take on creating a mission-driven culture through local outreach and global […]
2420: The Entrepreneur Who Made Going to the Dentist Feel Like Disneyland
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Kami Hoss—orthodontist, author, and founder of The Super Dentists and Supermouth—for an incredible conversation that blends clinical excellence with world-class innovation. Recorded in the new DSI studio, Dr. Hoss shares how he and his wife turned a single pediatric and ortho office in Chula Vista […]
2419: How to Legally Pay Less in Taxes Using Real Estate and R&D
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes back tax and accounting experts Brent Sonnier and Chris Sands from ProFi 2020 and Phase 1 Financial to tackle some of dentistry’s most advanced and impactful tax strategies. Whether you’re preparing for a major liquidity event, trying to reduce your W-2 tax liability, or just looking to be […]
2418: Solving Dentistry’s Biggest Headache with On-Demand Service
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes welcomes Eric Payne, founder and CEO of Tekagogo, a groundbreaking platform that’s redefining how dental practices access equipment service. With 21 years at Henry Schein and deep roots in the dental industry, Eric saw firsthand the challenges of service delays, limited tech availability, and logistical headaches. That led to […]
2417: The Future of Global Dental Care with Henry Schein Leadership
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Prashant Ohri, President of Henry Schein Canada and Americas, for a wide-ranging and insightful conversation. Prashant shares his professional journey—from the beverage industry to rising through the ranks at Henry Schein—and offers a behind-the-scenes look at the company’s operations in Canada, Brazil, and beyond. They dive […]
2416: Mastering the Art of High-Dollar Case Acceptance
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute, along with special guest Kate Richards, for a deep dive into the strategies that drive high case acceptance for large treatment plans. They unpack the systems and philosophies that help doctors present complex, high-dollar […]
