The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

2354: How a Guinness World Record Launched a Dental Marketing Empire

Oct 9, 2025
Join Minal Sampat, a best-selling author and dental marketing expert, as she shares her inspiring journey from dental hygienist to entrepreneur. Discover how breaking a Guinness World Record launched her career and led to the creation of Marketologist. Minal reveals her marketing strategies, emphasizing the importance of connection over fear-based tactics. She also discusses her unique tropical CE events and the evolving landscape of dental marketing. Get ready for actionable tips to elevate your practice without overspending!
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ANECDOTE

From Pre-Dental To Marketing Founder

  • Minal trained in communication and biology, planned dentistry, then shifted into marketing inside a large pediatric practice during the 2008 recession.
  • She later entered hygiene school while running marketing and launched her company in 2013 with support from her former employer.
INSIGHT

Be A Strategy-First Marketer

  • Minal positions herself as a neutral strategist rather than a biased marketing vendor to recommend what truly converts.
  • She argues many practices overpay and could cut 20% of marketing spend while still growing production.
ADVICE

Use Story Videos On About Pages

  • Replace static bio pages with short story-driven videos that connect emotionally and include credentials as bullets.
  • Use this content to convert visitors by showing why your team does the work, not just listing qualifications.
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