The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes and Ashlee Hirschfeld of DSN and GSD Queen discusses exciting updates in the dental industry this year, including a dental training webinar with Dr. Dennis Harlieb, an event with Polaris about navigating blindspots in practice, a CSI full-arch course in May, ThriveLive in Las Vegas, and the big event of the year, the Dental Success Summit in San Antonio, TX. The interview also highlights the vendor relationships with the Dental Success Network and the benefits of being a part of the DSN community. Tune in to the Dentalpreneur podcast to stay up-to-date on the latest developments and opportunities in the dental industry and to learn from industry experts like Dr. Mark Costes and Ashlee Hirschfeld. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes goes through the four phases within DSI and what it means to go from a white belt with >60% of overhead to a black belt with 50% overhead. From here, Mark discusses Production vs. Efficiency and what it means for you. Tune in to see where your practice may lay and what you can do to flip it around! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes comes at us discussing the antidote to hopelessness within dentistry. Sometimes, the best way to fight burnout is to offer a free "Dental Day" or do a Mission Trip. After, Mark breaks down the Dunning-Kruger Effect and goes over the hierarchy of competence. Tune in to find your reason to keep swimming! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Gary Severance joins us. He is the Executive Leader of Professional Services for Henry Schein and has been involved in technology and education within dentistry for 30+ years. He is currently responsible for the curriculum development and management for ThriveLive Experiences. Dr. Mark Costes and Gary discuss technology in dentistry and the use of AI along with ThriveLive 2023, taking place in Las Vegas on May 3rd-6th. Tune in to hear what you can expect from such an exciting event! EPISODE RESOURCES thrivelive2023.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down some of the pros and cons of business ownership. From good and bad debt to the different levels of potential money left on the table. Tune in to see where your strengths and weaknesses lie within your practice! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Paul Lowry, CEO and co-founder of Dental Menu joins us. Paul discusses going from publishing to Dental Menu in his career, and how offering a subscription model makes the most sense. Consider it a 'menu' of services provided to your patients that better suits them and cater to their needs. Tune in to see how a subscription model could work for your practice! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dentalmenu.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes goes through the comparisons of dentistry and professions in the medical field and goes through why dentistry is on top in the "takehome income" section. This is a big factor as to why dentist practice owners have banks tripping over themselves to loan money. Is it because dentist practice owners can pay it off in a short period of time or due to minimal overhead? Tune in to find out! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes discusses objectively measuring culture in the office. One great way that Mark suggests is a Team Cultural Assessment which rates the employee against the core values of the company. Speaking of such, do you have core values for your company & yourself? If not, now is a great time! Tune in to hear about the difference between integrity and personal integrity. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes discusses the importance of optimizing what you already know with your skillset instead of running toward a new venture. Then, we go over the Theory of Constraints and how your business is as strong as the weakest link. The best way to identify those constraints/bottlenecks is by baselining. Tune in now to see how baselining is right for your business! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes takes us on a journey of intentions. Deciding whether to give up or persevere by choosing to push forward, boils down to your intentions. If only things were as easy as the movie Limitless, which Mark alludes to here. Tune in to hear how building a sophisticated business will help allow you to "escape the chair"! EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes