The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2389: Balancing Dentistry, Fatherhood, and a 100-Mile Race
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Nov 27, 2025 Dr. Cody Boals, a Colorado Springs dentist and co-founder of Kissing Camels Family Dentistry, shares his inspiring journey from small-town Illinois to running a thriving practice. He discusses the challenges of leadership during crises, including a NICU stay that shaped their vision. Cody dives into creative grassroots marketing strategies that boosted patient numbers and emphasizes a family-first approach amidst his endurance racing pursuits, like the Leadville 100. He offers insights on growth, community outreach, and the importance of maintaining values while scaling a business.
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From Rural Roots To Mountain Dentistry
- Cody grew up in a small Illinois town, decided to become a dentist after his mom suggested it, and pursued relevant schooling persistently.
- He met his wife Alexa in dental school and moved to Colorado Springs to chase mountain life and start their practice.
Why 'Kissing Camels' Was Chosen
- Cody named the practice after a local landmark near Garden of the Gods where rock formations look like kissing camels.
- The quirky local name caused early jokes but ultimately fit the community and branding well.
Crisis Revealed The Need To Expand
- A NICU birth and medical complications around COVID exposed Cody as the bottleneck and triggered the decision to expand operatories and providers.
- That event reframed their long-term vision toward redundancy and multi-provider coverage.
