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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1890: The Lifecycle of a Full Arch Implant
On today’s episode, we have Chris Richard, Dr. Dan Briskie and Dr. Taher Dhoon from the Colorado Surgical Institute (CSI) for another exciting Surgical Saturday. The trio dives into te full arch implant life cycle. Dr. Taher Dhoon, Dr. Dan Briskie, and Chris Richards have a discussion that focuses on the full arch implant patient’s […]
1889: Effective Guerilla Marketing
On today’s episode, we welcome Dr. Ben Kacos from Shreveport, Louisiana. Dr. Kacos, a successful dental practitioner and a primary DSI Black Belt coach, discusses various topics, with a particular focus on marketing strategies in the context of a potential financial crunch and declining consumer confidence. Ben shares his perspective on balancing work and leisure, […]
1888: Massive Growth in a Small Urban Space Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we continue exploring Dr. Urda’s journey in the world of dentistry. She sheds light on the unique challenges and strategies associated with urban dental practices and how she’s navigated these waters with grace and expertise. The highlight of today’s talk focuses on Dr. Urda’s transition to a larger facility and her evolving […]
1887: Massive Growth in a Small Urban Space Pt. 1
On today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome the incredibly talented Dr. Monica Urda. Born and raised in the northern suburbs of Chicago, Dr. Urda’s impressive journey in dentistry started with her cum laude graduation from Loyola University, moving through Marquette School of Dentistry, and leading to her current position at Smile Science Chicago in […]
1886: Innovative Leadership
On today’s episode, we have Dr. Desiree Yazden join us, a successful dentist and coach. Dr. Yazden shares her journey from working extensive hours to significantly reducing her workweek while doubling her revenue, a change prompted by the birth of her first child. She founded the Million Dollar Mentorship program in 2019, leveraging her experience […]
1885: Overcoming Dentistry’s Biggest Challenges
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes addresses the main causes of career dissatisfaction in dentistry: chronic stress, isolation, hedonic adaptation, and negativity bias. He explains how the demanding nature of dentistry contributes to ongoing stress and isolates professionals. Discussing hedonic adaptation, he notes the tendency to overlook achievements in pursuit of new goals. Negativity bias, […]
1884: Year End Actions & Reflections
On today’s 2023 recap episode, Dr. Mark Costes and executive director Kay Lang discuss the significant growth and challenges faced by the organization, including the expansion of the Dental Success Network and the complexities of organizing live events amidst rising costs. A major focus is on their successful navigation through a demanding IRS audit for […]
1883: Optimizing Dental Practices & Leadership Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we dive into the second part of our engaging conversation with Dr. Addison Killeen. As a co-founder of the Dental Success Network (DSN), Dr. Killeen brings his extensive experience and insights into the world of dental practice management, systemization, and personal achievement. This episode is a continuation of our journey into optimizing […]
1882: Optimizing Dental Practices & Leadership Pt. 1
On today’s episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we’re excited to have Dr. Addison Killeen, a co-founder of the Dental Success Network, a successful practice owner, and a black belt DSI coach. This episode promises to delve into a range of intriguing topics, from annual planning and setting wildly important goals to mastering time management and […]
1881: The New World of Private Equity Pt. 2
On today’s episode, we continue our enlightening conversation with Kyle Francis, a financial and strategic expert in dental practice transitions. Kyle delves deeper into the evolving nature of the dental industry, particularly in the context of consolidation, and shares his insights on the recent trends and changes he’s observed. Kyle Francis discusses the evolution of […]
