The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes 2435: The Case for Mentors in Modern Dental Startups
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Jan 30, 2026 Dr. Chris Green, co-founder of The Practice Launchpad and experienced practice owner, shares his ground-up build story and startup choices. He discusses picking locations, cutting construction and IT costs, using checklists and turnkey programs, and how mentorship compresses learning to avoid costly rookie errors. Practical tactics for new grads and seasoned docs considering a startup.
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Learning By Building From Dirt
- Chris Green described starting his practice in 2016 and learning ground-up construction by attending every build meeting from dirt to finish.
- He used that long runway to analyze bids, negotiate, and avoid rookie mistakes that would cost him later.
Make Location Your Top Hedge
- Prioritize location and visibility above almost everything when planning a startup practice.
- A great location hedges risk because you still need patients in chairs to succeed, regardless of clinical skill.
Fundamentals Still Trump Rising Costs
- Startup costs rose sharply but have plateaued since about 2023 according to Chris Green.
- Despite higher costs and consolidation, the fundamentals for a successful startup haven't changed.
