

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Dental Consulting
The goal of this podcast is to assemble the greatest minds of the dental profession and to pass on their most valuable and succinct lessons, in order to help you to achieve your full potential in practice and in life. Let's face it. Dentistry can be a frustrating and isolating profession... but you don't have to be an island anymore.
It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there.
For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com
It's possible to become more profitable, less stressed and more fulfilled in your career and it's our mission is to help you get there.
For a whole host of free practice building tips and resources, visit our website at TrueDentalSuccess.com
Episodes
Mentioned books

Feb 9, 2024 • 52min
1916: Revolutionizing Dental Practice Management
Entrepreneur Robert Kim shares his journey from biotech to dental SaaS, discussing the genesis of Zuub and its mobile-first approach to enhance case acceptance rates. He highlights Zuub's AI solution for insurance verification, emphasizing efficiency and cost savings. The discussion also explores the challenges and rewards of entrepreneurship, focusing on problem-solving and startup dynamics.

Feb 8, 2024 • 21min
1915: Weaving Threads of Work & Joy Pt. 2
On today's episode, we have the second part of Dr. Umang Patel's discussion, recorded at the Elite Practice Mastermind event for the Dental Success Institute (DSI) in Scottsdale, AZ, where he delves into the 'ascendant phase' of dental practice growth. Umang shares his expertise on the crucial steps for refining a practice strategically for enduring success. He uncovers the essence of achieving one's full potential in dentistry and the balance of professional dedication with personal life by scheduling non-negotiables. Join us for this insightful conclusion and discover how to enjoy the rewards of your hard work with Dr. Umang Patel. Tune in to this presentation and consider joining DSN and DSI for more empowering content. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/2024-dental-success-summit https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Feb 7, 2024 • 18min
1914: Weaving Threads of Work & Joy Pt. 1
On today's episode, we delve into a mastermind event for Dental Success Institute held in Scottsdale, AZ. Our guest, Dr. Umang Patel, shares his insightful talk titled "Weaving Threads of Work & Joy," which dives into the art of balancing professional growth with personal fulfillment in dental practice. He reflects on the initial clinical stage where building patient trust and expertise may demand personal sacrifices. Then, Umang shifts the conversation to the entrepreneurial phase, highlighting the importance of mastering business operations for practice success. Tune in to this presentation and consider joining DSN and DSI for more empowering content. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/2024-dental-success-summit https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Feb 6, 2024 • 42min
1913: Decoding Tax Strategies
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes hosts Nathan Castiel, founder of Steed, a tax firm helping entrepreneurs navigate tax management and financial optimization. They discuss the complexities of tax strategies for business owners, including the impact of audits, the importance of keeping detailed records, and various tax-saving strategies. Nathan shares insights from his entrepreneurial journey and how Steed's platform and service aim to provide accessible financial expertise. For more detailed tax strategies and personalized financial advice, check out Steed Strategy. EPISODE RESOURCES steedstrategy.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast

Feb 5, 2024 • 43min
1912: Black Belt Marketing Strategy
Ryan Gross, CEO of CMOShare, shares 'Black Belt Marketing Strategy' for dental practices focusing on analytics, increasing active patient base, monitoring call conversions, and boosting brand awareness. Learn about characteristics of a black belt level practice in marketing, the importance of data analytics, understanding your market, targeting new patients, and upcoming changes in Google's algorithm.

Feb 2, 2024 • 27min
1911: Creating a Thriving Dental Business
The podcast discusses the challenges faced in the world of dentistry, including negativity bias and hedonic adaptation. It emphasizes personal well-being through gratitude and journaling, and the importance of defining non-negotiables in professional lives. The episode also explores developing personal ethos and core values. The podcast promotes the Dental Success Summit event in 2024, featuring renowned speaker Jocko Willink.

Feb 1, 2024 • 57min
1910: Dental Supply Ordering & Fee Analysis Manual
Join Dr. Addison Killeen, an author and dental practitioner, as he shares insights from his book on dental supply and fee analysis. Discover strategies for managing variable expenses, setting budgets, and optimizing profitability. Learn about the importance of choosing the right suppliers and utilizing technology in dentistry. This episode is a treasure trove of practical advice for dental professionals looking to enhance their operations and financial health.

Jan 31, 2024 • 31min
1909: Maximum Valuations Pt. 2
In this podcast, they discuss how to prepare a dental practice for acquisition by DSOs and achieve maximum valuation. They explore different DSO purchase structures, including joint ventures and hold co-situations. The episode also covers recapitalization events and their impact on practice sales. Additionally, they touch on the concept of the 'freedom number' in dental practice ownership and explore tax mitigation strategies. Lastly, they introduce Dentist Job Connect, a platform to help find and hire associate dentists.

Jan 30, 2024 • 28min
1908: Maximum Valuations Pt. 1
Dr. Deren Flesher, DSI black belt coach, joins Mark to discuss preparing dental practices for sale and maximizing their valuation. They cover working with DSOs, increasing practice value, and insights into selling a dental practice. Topics include valuation multiples, scenarios affecting them, and tomorrow's part 2 episode.

Jan 29, 2024 • 21min
1907: Harnessing Collective Wisdom
Dr. Mark Costes explores the benefits of the DSI belt classification system for dental practice growth. The podcast discusses the characteristics of successful dentists, the value of coaching, and facing big problems. It also covers hiring, firing, and onboarding in the dental industry.


