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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2360: How to Legally Slash Your Tax Bill Before July 2026
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with tax and wealth strategist Derick Van Ness for an in-depth look at how the newly passed tax bill is opening the door for dentists to claim Research & Development (R&D) tax credits once again. Derick explains why these credits disappeared for most practices after 2021, how the […]
2359: Profitability Booster: My Most Influential Techniques to Increase Production and Profitability
On today’s episode, we’re joined by the powerhouse himself, Dr. Ben Kacos—owner of Shreveport Dental Solutions, founder of Peak Dental Resources, and a DSI Black Belt coach. Dr. Kacos shares a high-impact session packed with actionable tactics to boost profitability in 2025. From transforming your practice into an “Amazon practice” to leveraging emergency dentistry, online […]
2358: The Triple Win Marketing Strategy Every Dentist Should Know
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with returning guest Dr. Matt Standridge live from the Voices of Dentistry event in Gilbert, Arizona. Dr. Standridge shares the major life and career changes he’s made recently, including selling both of his dental practices and moving his family to Oklahoma City. With a renewed focus on […]
2357: The Real Cost of Unchecked Ambition
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes’ TED talk from the Super Dentist Boost Camp 2025. In this raw and powerful session, Mark opens with a moving passage from his upcoming book, pulling back the curtain on a time in his life when he had achieved every external marker of success—multiple practices, financial freedom, […]
2356: Power of Purpose, People, and Influence
In this inspiring presentation, Dr. Matt Slivka shares how purpose, people, and influence have transformed both his life and practice. From launching Roadside Dental without mentorship to becoming a thriving multi-doctor practice and a DSI Black Belt Coach, Matt reflects on how his journey was shaped by small acts of mentorship—like an open invitation from […]
2355: Balancing Growth and Simplicity in a Multi-Practice Journey
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with newly minted Black Belt Coach Dr. Karley Schneider, a dynamic dentist and entrepreneur based in Tucson, Arizona. Dr. Schneider shares her journey from dental school to acquiring three practices and ultimately deciding to simplify her life by selling one of them. With a background in business […]
2354: How a Guinness World Record Launched a Dental Marketing Empire
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by the energetic and insightful Minal Sampat—best-selling author, marketing strategist, dental hygienist, and founder of the wildly popular CE on the Beach. After reconnecting at a recent event in Philadelphia, Dr. Costes realized Minal had somehow never been a guest—despite her massive impact in the dental space. […]
2353: Behind the Scenes of Dentistry and Reality Television
On today’s episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Randy Houska, a general dentist from South Dakota and one of the original co-founders of the Voices of Dentistry. Live from the VOD Lite event in Gilbert, Arizona, the two dive into Dr. Houska’s unique journey—from nearly four decades as a solo practitioner to finally […]
2352: The Playbook for Predictable Dental Growth
On today’s episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes’ keynote presentation from the Super Dentist Boost Camp 2025, where he delivers a deep dive into what it really takes to grow and scale a dental practice the right way. With a mix of humor, hard-earned lessons, and serious strategy, Mark walks through the foundations of his […]
2351: By The Numbers: Hygiene and Associate KPIs
On today’s episode, Dr. Addison Killeen and Dr. Chris Green lead a breakout session titled “By the Numbers: Hygiene and Associate KPIs,” diving into the essential metrics that drive growth, profitability, and accountability within dental practices. They stress the importance of balancing hard data with a strong team culture, emphasizing that while spreadsheets and KPIs […]
