The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

Today's guest on the show is Khamzat Asabaev, a lawyer who became a dental entrepreneur and launched SoftSmile in 2019. Khamzat discusses how SoftSmile is a new FDA-approved clear aligner company that helps doctors through every stage of the treatment, including manufacturing. Doctors have the option to choose ala cart, which stage they do vs. what is done for them with SoftSmile. The ease, precision, and elegance of the patient-facing and doctor-operated software is a game-changer for the industry. EPISODE RESOURCES https://softsmile.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, we feature Dr. Zak Allmand, a practicing dentist and founder of Apex Payment Solutions. Dr. Allmed discusses how to lift the ceiling of case acceptance and lower the floor for payment options in the practice. He breaks down what an effective rate is and how a tiered system and surcharging work in the dental industry. In a time where the margins in the practices are being squeezed on all sides, finding opportunities for reducing fees and lowering the practice overhead has never been more critical. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.apexpaymentsolutions.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Today we have a great friend, past guest, and DSI's financial analyst Jake Conway from Custom Practice Analytics. Jake has worked with thousands of practice owners and has been running reports for all of the private DSI mastermind members. He discusses the trends he is seeing in the numbers, the concerns practice owners are having, and recurring themes amongst his coaching calls. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Today's episode features Rob Montgomery from Robert H. Montgomery, III, Esquire, P.C. law firm. Rob and Dr. Costes discuss what legal partnership agreements look like and why partnerships are the most dangerous kinds of agreements. Rob goes over what red flags to look for and what items should be negotiated in a DSO associate agreement. The interview closes with a discussion of what can be expected in the DSO world and if a recession will impact the dental industry. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.yourdentallawyer.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 show, we have a very interesting guest, Dr. Vivek Kumar. Dr. Kumar discusses his exciting new start-ups and the research they are doing in each company. In one company, Dr. Kumar and his team are working on an infectious disease project that is related to SARS-CoV-2, while in his other start-up, they are working on a tissue regeneration product for the dental industry. He discusses the timeframe of developing and bringing a new drug or product to the market and how he manages to fund these projects through VC or Angel investments EPISODE RESOURCES Kumarlab.nijit.edu nangiotx.com Saphtx.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Today's episode features an interview with Dr. Summer Kassmel and her practice ownership and DA School journey. Dr. Kassmel discusses what running a DA School looks like and what is included in the curriculum. How she has made it possible for other doctors to have DA Schools in their practices and earn a passive income during practice downtime. Tune in to hear the perks of having a DA School in your practice such as being able to hand-pick the best assistants for your practice as they graduate from the program. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.daschools.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

Today's episode features Dr. Paul Goodman from Dental Nachos and the co-host of the Dental Amigos Podcast. Dr. Goodman talks about the high points of transitioning into and out of a dental practice. The importance of expectation calibration and good communication during transitions. He also discusses the team that needs to be assembled when buying or selling a practice and why to be weary of dual representation brokers. EPISODE RESOURCES https://dentalnachos.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes

In today's episode, we share a DSS lecture by Tom Wheelright, Robert Kyosoki's CPA and author of Tax-Free Wealth. During the lecture, Tom dives deep into how to reduce your tax liability. He goes over the four different ways people make money, the legal ways to reduce your tax liability drastically, and how docs can get taxed more advantageously as a small business owner. Tune in to learn all the above and why you never want to speak directly with an IRS agent. EPISODE RESOURCES https://tomwheelwright.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, we have Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Daniel Briskie from the Colorado Surgical Institute. As instructors at CSI, they discuss what prevents people from learning advanced clinical procedures and what they recommend to overcome the hesitation. Dr. Dhoon shares a tip to ensure docs set themselves up for success following any clinical course and the incredible impact these advanced procedures have had on his patients. Dr. Briskie reviews the courses available at CSI, and he touches on his ideal implant and the ones he would avoid. Tune in to hear the incredible things happening at the Colorado Surgical Institute! EPISODE RESOURCES coloradosurgicalinstitute.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. Costes chat's with Ashlee Hirschfeld, the GSD Queen herself! They review all the Dental Success Event's coming up in the next few months. Events to keep an eye out for are Dr. Costes's Masterclass in December, The 1-Hour Molar Root Canal by Dr. Aaron Nicholas, CSI Surgical Course, and VOD 2023 in January! We hope to see you there. EPISODE RESOURCES www.dentalsuccessevents.com https://www.truedentalsuccess.com Dental Success Network Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes