

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
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Mar 14, 2023 • 34min
1664: Blackbelt Level Team Culture Pt. 2
On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka with Rockside Dental joins us for the 2nd half of his interview with Dr. Mark Costes. Matt does something really fun and great for his team, and that's integrating "team retreats" into his workplace culture. Hear more about it here and how it inspires his team along with challenges them. Then, we sum things up with managing overhead and how Matt is able to get his below 50% while the average in dentistry is 70%! Lastly, topics of upcoming projects in charitable dentistry take over. Tune in to see what Matt does for overhead and his projects in the works! EPISODE RESOURCES rocksideaz.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 13, 2023 • 31min
1663: Blackbelt Level Team Culture Pt. 1
On today's episode, Dr. Matt Slivka from Tucson, AZ joins us with fantastic discussions on team culture. We kick things off with starting a startup and then moving into leadership within your practice. Matt is the newest blackbelt coach within DSI and his interview is anything short of inspiring to anyone leading their own dental journey. EPISODE RESOURCES rocksideaz.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 10, 2023 • 55min
1662: Selfish Acts of Kindness
On today's episode, Dr. Brady Smith joins us for conversations on utilizing social media in fun and unique ways and the unintended side effects of free dental days. Brady is a busy man with a big heart, some even call him "General of the Tooth Fairy Army", a dedicated team that agrees to provide one free dental service to a HALO (Helping and Leading Others) Smile recipient each year. Backed by the HALO Dental Network that Brady is the Founder & President of, he gives his time and services to the dentally underserved, changing countless smiles and lives. EPISODE RESOURCES thehalodentalnetwork.org https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 9, 2023 • 34min
1661: Life After Practice Ownership Pt. 2
On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes wraps up his interview with Dr. Zahid Ahmed, discussing seeking new challenges within and outside of dentistry, the current state of working in California, and reflecting on a life well spent. Things get wrapped up with advice from Mark on nonnegotiables and learning from mistakes. Tune in and you'll find some vital takeaways from this powerful interview. EPISODE RESOURCES www.implantbuddy.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 8, 2023 • 35min
1660: Life After Practice Ownership Pt. 1
On today's episode, Dr. Zahid Ahmed joins us to discuss growth and walking away from a profitable practice. He sold his practice in Oaktown last year and has since remained busy working on other passions. For him, it came down to expansion vs. choosing a different path outside of practice ownership. Tune in to hear from Zahid if you're in a similar situation about growth vs. knowing when to halt. EPISODE RESOURCES www.implantbuddy.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 7, 2023 • 28min
1659: Selling to Invisible DSOs Pt. 2
On today's episode, Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins us for the 2nd half of their interview. LPS achieves record values for their clients due to their one-of-a-kind process. LPS clients meet with at least 5 or more bidders to achieve the highest values. Get a deeper look inside LPS through Chip Fichtner in this wrap-up interview and find out when's the right time to utilize a company like LPS. EPISODE RESOURCES www.largepracticesales.com/dentalpreneur https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 6, 2023 • 28min
1658: Selling to Invisible DSOs Pt. 1
On today's episode, Chip Fichtner from Large Practice Sales joins us in this 2-part episode. Chip and Dr. Mark Costes talk everything DSO's and taking chips off the table. LPS are dental specialists and focus on Invisible Dental Support Organizations (IDSO) partnership transactions. Tune in to join Mark and Chip and see how a company like LPS could be beneficial for you! EPISODE RESOURCES www.largepracticesales.com/dentalpreneur https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 3, 2023 • 48min
1657: Practice Dentistry Without Pain
On today's episode, Caitlin Parsons joins us for a therapeutic podcast. She's a Certified Yoga Therapist, Registered Dental Hygienist, and CEO of Caitlin Parsons Yoga Therapy. Dr. Mark Costes gets the inside scoop on getting into yoga if having not done it before, and Caitlin explains how easy it is to do and why you may need to incorporate it into your lifestyle. Tune in to see if yoga is right for you. P.S. It's never too late to try! EPISODE RESOURCES https://thealignedhygienist.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 2, 2023 • 33min
1656: Creating Generational Wealth Pt. 2
On today's episode, Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices/Podcast joins us for the last half of this 2-part episode. Dr. Mark Costes & Richard get personal with their take on generational wealth and parenting and their opinions on what they push for their families. Lastly, we sum it up with going through legacy wealth and creating an impact on the world that gives and continues to grow, such as mission trips. Tune in for this exciting "Cross-Pod" with Dr. Richard Low and Dr. Mark Costes! EPISODE RESOURCES sharedpractices.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Mar 1, 2023 • 34min
1655: Creating Generational Wealth Pt. 1
On today's episode, we "cross-pod" with Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices/Podcast about everything moving forward. From your future number to moving on from your practice, well after hitting that number, and hanging up the handpiece. Tune in now to hear the first part of this fun episode with Dr. Richard Low! EPISODE RESOURCES sharedpractices.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes


