The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

On today’s episode, we have Eric Morin, founder of Tower Leadership, who brings over a decade of experience in helping dental practice owners grow in wealth and leadership. Eric shares his insights into the rapidly changing dental industry and the importance of building strong leadership and financial foundations for scalable success. They discuss the challenges of premature scaling, emphasizing the need for practices to solidify their operational infrastructure before expanding. Eric highlights the importance of creating predictability in business models and ensuring that leadership development is a key component for long-term growth. Both Mark and Eric reflect on their own experiences, discussing how leadership, team development, and operational efficiency are essential for sustained success in a dental practice. EPISODE RESOURCES https://towerleadership.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

On today’s episode, we have Laura Kolar, the executive director of Smile Outreach International (SOI). They discuss their recent dental mission trip to Fiji, highlighting the transformative work done through Smile Outreach. Laura shares her experience coordinating these trips, including her role in managing volunteers and ensuring smooth operations. Together, they reflect on the challenges faced, such as high patient volume and severe dental cases, and the rewarding impact of providing care in underserved areas. They also discuss plans for expanding SOI's reach, including the vision of establishing permanent dental clinics in locations like Mexico. Laura and Mark talk about the emotional impact of these missions and the perspective it brings to everyday life. EPISODE RESOURCES https://smileoutreachinternational.org/#volunteer https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Derek Van Ness, founder of Big Life Financial, specializes in helping small business owners like dentists build long-term wealth and reduce taxes. In this engaging discussion, he shares crucial strategies for sustainable financial growth and tax optimization. Derek highlights common pitfalls in financial planning and the necessity of proactive decision-making. He also delves into the importance of diversification in investment portfolios and effective retirement planning, ensuring financial stability and enhanced outcomes for dental professionals.

On today’s second part of this engaging two-part episode, we continue our in-depth conversation with Dr. Paul Goodman, also known as Dr. Nacho. The discussion dives into some of the most pressing issues facing the dental profession today, starting with the ever-increasing cost of dental education and the staggering student loan debt that new graduates face. Dr. Goodman candidly shares his perspective, acknowledging that if he were faced with the current financial realities of dental school—potentially graduating with over $550,000 in debt—he might not choose to pursue dentistry again, unless he were specializing in a field with immediate high earning potential. The conversation also touches on the emotional and financial burden of student debt, emphasizing the importance of thoroughly understanding the financial implications and having a solid plan to manage the debt post-graduation. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dothandson.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

In this engaging chat, Dr. Paul Goodman, a.k.a. Dr. Nacho, the founder of a thriving online dental community, shares insights on overcoming hurdles in dentistry. He talks about his recent Super Dentist Boost Camp focused on practice ownership and leadership. Dr. Goodman highlights the often-overlooked area of clinical efficiency and its importance in training. He also emphasizes the need for mentorship and real-world education for new dentists, making it a must-listen for anyone in the dental field.

On today’s episode, Greg Essenmacher interviews Dr. Mark Costes. Greg dives deep into Mark's podcasting journey, leadership insights, and the philosophy behind his success in dental practice management and personal development. They also explore Mark’s passion project, Smile Outreach International, which provides much-needed dental care in underserved regions worldwide. This conversation highlights the importance of passion, alignment, and a giving mindset in achieving success and personal fulfillment. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dentalconsult4u.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

On today’s two-part episode, we continue our conversation with Dr. Jason Tanoory, diving deeper into leadership principles and effective dental practice management. Dr. Tanoory emphasizes the importance of clarity in a leader’s vision, the value of peer-to-peer accountability, and the need for emotional control in leadership. He shares practical insights from his recent eight-week course on servant leadership, discussing how to implement principles like patience and peer accountability within a dental team. Dr. Tanoory also highlights the significance of maintaining personal relationships and the balance between work and life. For more leadership resources, he invites listeners to explore the Dental Lighthouse podcast and website. EPISODE RESOURCES https://fingerlakesdental.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

On today’s two-part episode, Mark sits down with Dr. Jason Tanoory, a DSI Black Belt coach, to discuss the evolution of his dental practice ownership and leadership style. Dr. Tanoory shares his insights on transitioning away from micromanagement, fostering servant leadership, and building teams that thrive in his absence. Drawing from his experience running multiple businesses and serving on mission trips, Dr. Tanoory emphasizes the importance of growing individuals within the organization through patience, kindness, and humility. They also explore the balance between maintaining clinical excellence and addressing the non-clinical challenges that come with practice management. EPISODE RESOURCES https://fingerlakesdental.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

On today’s episode, Mark is joined by Dr. Summer Kassmel, and they reflect on the Lady Leaders webinars Dr. Kassmel has been part of, covering crucial topics like team bonuses, hiring practices, accountability, and maximizing CEO time. Summer shares insights from her coaching calls, highlighting the relevance of these discussions for dental professionals, and teases upcoming content for the remainder of the year. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.castlepeakdental.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

On today’s Surgical Saturdays episode of the Dentalpreneur podcast, Mark hosts Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Dan Briskie from the Colorado Surgical Institute. The episode dives deep into surgical dental case preparation, including how to review X-rays and CT scans for effective treatment planning. Dr. Dhoon and Dr. Briskie share practical insights on patient consultations, medical history reviews, and the critical role of bone quality and vitamin D in implant success. They also explore philosophical approaches to surgery, encouraging early career dentists to gain confidence and build their skills. The episode is filled with actionable advice for anyone looking to enhance their surgical practice. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com/#1 https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast