The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

Joshua Scott, Founder of Studio 8E8, sits down with Dr. Mark Costes on today's show. Studio 8E8 is a boutique marketing firm that focuses on drilling down to the unique story of each business they work with. They then develop a plan for sharing that story, including some beautiful website designs. Listen in to hear about the habits they have both relied on to build their business portfolios. EPISODE RESOURCES joshuascott.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Mark Costes breaks down two frameworks he uses everyday in this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. He also gets into some of the challenges that seem to be shared amongst almost all dentists practicing today, and the six pillars of focus that poise us to overcome these challenges consistently. EPISODE RESOURCES http://www.truedentalsuccess.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Tyler DeStefano joins Dr. Taher Dhoon and Dr. Chris Green in this episode of Startup Saturdays to discuss all things disability and malpractice insurance. Tyler began his career in financial services in 2007. Today he focuses on helping dentists find the right disability plan for them, and how to best protect their income and assets. Tune in for another essential conversation on Startup Saturdays. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today's show comes from the most recent DSI Mastermind in which Dr. Mark Costes' CMO took the stage to discuss how we can better track our marketing dollars. Ryan Gross runs the marketing for not only all of Dr. Costes dental practices, but DSI, DSN, and Dr. Addison Killeen's practice as well. On the show today you'll hear him go deep on tracking web traffic, online advertisements, and how he correlates those stats with practice production. EPISODE RESOURCES www.mycmoshare.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Chris Richards and Dr. Taher Dhoon join Dr. Mark Costes on the show today. Chris is the Executive Director of the Colorado Surgical Institute. CSI is an all encompassing, hands-on implant surgery teaching center founded by Dr. Taher Dhoon. So listen in today to hear more about the company, including Dr. Costes role as a clinical and business mentor. You'll hear details on the profitability of these procedures and the differences in building an inhouse lab and outsourcing those services. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.coloradosurgicalinstitute.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode you'll hear from some of DSI's Black Belt Coaches as they wrap up a day of high-level mastermind meetings. In this session they are sharing common themes and struggles the group has been experiencing lately. Namely, they talk about how they are battling the hygiene shortage, toxic staff members, the whirlwind, and wage raise systems. EPISODE RESOURCES www.truedentalsuccess.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On the show today Dr. Mark Costes unpacks the wealth triad- three numbers that everyone should determine for ultimate clarity. Those are your net worth number, freedom number, and legacy number. He also discusses some common stats as they relate to net worth in the US and the real reason we should all seek to increase our net worth. EPISODE RESOURCES www.truedentalsuccess.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Addison Killeen hop on the mics today to talk about everything they have lined up for our next live event. Tune in to hear them talk about all the case studies we will be going through, the various topics that will be presented on, the transformation contest, and some of the special guests we can expect to see. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.truedentalsuccess.com/2022-dental-success-summit Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

DSI coach Caitlin Medez joins Dr. Mark Costes in this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. Cailtin has been in the dental industry for over fifteen years and served in multiple roles. She started with a DSO in the Northeast where she opened multiple offices for the forty practice group. Then, she went on to a Pedo/Ortho group in the Austin, TX area. Her last stop before DSI was in Denver, CO where she ran operations for an ortho group through two acquisitions. Today she lives in Costa Rica and serves the DSI clients in a coaching and training capacity while consulting for an ortho program on the side. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On the show today we have some of DSI's finest, Ashlee Evans-Hirschfeld and Dr. Summer Kassmel. Joining them is Summer's universal trainer, Julie Parker. Tune in today to hear how they've developed her role, and how she shows all of their new hires how they are going to hit their KPIs as they get up to speed with the team. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On the show today we have some of DSI's finest, Ashlee Evans-Hirschfeld and Dr. Summer Kassmel. Joining them is Summer's universal trainer, Julie Parker. Tune in today to hear how they've developed her role, and how she shows all of their new hires how they are going to hit their KPIs as they get up to speed with the team. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Perrin DesPortes, Co-founder and Partner at Polaris, sits down with Dr. Mark Costes today on The Dentalpreneur Podcast. Perrin began his business career in a 4th generation of a family-held dental distribution business in the Thompson Dental Company. Currently, Perrin is focused on growing Polaris Healthcare Partners, which is a unique business model that has been built on the principles they've seen work for dental practices across the country. EPISODE RESOURCES https://polarishealthcarepartners.com/ Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Perrin DesPortes, Co-founder and Partner at Polaris, sits down with Dr. Mark Costes today on The Dentalpreneur Podcast. Perrin began his business career in a 4th generation of a family-held dental distribution business in the Thompson Dental Company. Currently, Perrin is focused on growing Polaris Healthcare Partners, which is a unique business model that has been built on the principles they've seen work for dental practices across the country. EPISODE RESOURCES https://polarishealthcarepartners.com/ Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Welcome back to another episode of Startup Saturday! Dr. Chris Green interviews Joseph from Click Insurance group today about how to keep our assets safe during and after the startup process. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Ryan Gross is Dr. Mark Costes Chief Marketing Officer. He specializes in data driven marketing that is tailored to the specific needs of a given dental practice. Tune in today to hear more about how he helps practices drive the patients to their practices in the most efficient manner. EPISODE RESOURCES www.mycmoshare.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

The most featured guest of all time returns to the show today to discuss service dentistry, the genesis of DSI, and what they have coming up next. Tune in today to hear Dr. Aaron Nicholas and Dr. Mark Costes talk through how they've come from a small mastermind of less than ten people to DSI as it exists today and a podcast of 12k-18k unique listeners today. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Software entrepreneur Dr. Rania Saleh is on the show today to discuss how she pivoted from dentist to founding a software company. Dr. Saleh started Oryx because she was experiencing an unmet need in her practice. So, tune in to hear more about how Oryx allows for easier exams and better implementation of systems in dental practices across the country. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.oryxdentalsoftware.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Peter Boulden and Dr. Craig Spodak join Dr. Mark Costes in this show to catch up about how things have been in the trenches. Dr. Peter runs a high end multi-practice group in the Atlanta area while Dr. Craig manages his large multi-specialty group in Delray Beach. Tune in today for some real conversation about what a career in dentistry has been like for these three docs. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.bulletproofdentalpractice.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

This is a crossover episode with Dr. Ross Brannon of the Financial Flossing podcast. Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes discuss some of his favorite topics including culture development, leadership, financial literacy, and much more. EPISODE RESOURCES http://www.rossbrannon.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Mark Costes gets on the mic today to talk about how things change as we grow in our success, and how some things start the same. Tune in for some tactical advice on overcoming the success tax, staying focused on your primary aim, and mastering the use of both away and towards motivation. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Taher Dhoon takes over the show today with a webinar that was originally broadcasted within DSN. In this episode, he is talking all things credit cards- rewards, maximizing usage, airline miles, lounges, and more. Tune in an enlightening conversation on the complex world of credit card rewards. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.dentalsuccessnetwork.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today's guest is Dr. Paul Etchison. For those of you that don't know Paul, he is a fellow speaker, podcaster, and author. He also runs a practice just outside of Chicago, Illinois. In this episode he sits down with Dr. Mark Costes to discuss some timely issues we have all been facing in dentistry. They get deep into their strategies for attracting top talent and how they get their non-dental hires up to speed in a hurry. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today's show is focused on internal promotions. Many of us have had the experience of elevating an existing team member to the OM position, and facing the challenges that follow. Tune in today to hear a discussion around this topic with the DSI Mastermind. Then stick around for some tips on the 24 hour rule and how to coach up your developing leaders in the practice. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Charles Reinertsen in this episode to discuss how he has helped his patients better understand their oral and systemic health throughout his career. Dr. Reinertsen has been practicing for over forty years in Tavares, Florida and has been helping bridge the dental-medical divide both locally and at a national level. Tune in to hear more about his nonprofit, The Dental Medical Convergence. EPISODE RESOURCES https://thedentalmedicalconvergence.org Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of Startup Saturdays we have the CEO and Founder of CEDR HR Solutions, Paul Edwards. Listen in as Paul sits down with Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Chris Green to discuss all things human resources. While this isn't the sexiest topic out there, it can be the source of some huge headaches if not given the proper attention. So, tune in to make sure your organization is air tight when it comes to both new and existing employees. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Joshua Scott, marketer, speaker, and consultant, joins Dr. Mark Costes in today's episode. Josh has spent the last 16 years in the dentistry working with practices around the country to create confident marketing strategies. As the leader of Studio 8E8, he helps dentists with brand creation, websites and other digital marketing solutions. He is also the host of The 8E8 Show - a regular podcast answering dentistry's most important marketing questions. EPISODE RESOURCES http://www.s8e8.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

This is something that will change your life. An exercise Dr. Mark Costes does twice a year. The time journaling exercise is a masterclass on how to eliminate, delegate, and outsource low value activities. This is one you do not want to miss. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today we have an exercise on putting your mission and vision together. Dr. Mark Costes walks through some futurecasting, and how it can be used to further define your company vision. Then, to get tactical, he talks about setting mission-driven goals for both the short and long term. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Mark Costes is on the mic today discussing leadership through conflict prevention. He goes into how non verbalized expectations can be the most harmful thing in any relationship, the number one reason for conflict, and the difference between a tactic and strategy. Tune in to hear what getting crystal clear about your priorities can do for your organization. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On the show today we are talking about how to identify the source behind various challenges we face as dentists. You'll hear Dr. Mark Costes go through the process of becoming a highly systemized practice from start to finish, the functional definition of leadership, and what steps can be made in order to work fewer hours at the chair while making more money doing it. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Welcome back to another episode of Startup Saturday with Dr. Chris Green and Dr. Addison Killeen. Today's topic - dental equipment. While not the most exciting thing to talk about, getting your equipment right is incredibly important and will save you so much time, energy, and money in the long run. EPISODE RESOURCES https://www.thepracticelaunchpad.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today has built a video marketing company while living abroad. Nathan French has been helping dentists with their video marketing campaigns on various platforms such as instagram, facebook, and youtube for over five years. With typically engagement of tens of thousands of views, it's clear these guys are up to something special. Tune in for more. EPISODE RESOURCES www.attentiondriven.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today has built a video marketing company while living abroad. Nathan French has been helping dentists with their video marketing campaigns on various platforms such as instagram, facebook, and youtube for over five years. With typically engagement of tens of thousands of views, it's clear these guys are up to something special. Tune in for more. EPISODE RESOURCES www.attentiondriven.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

This is a sneak peak into the DSN team retreat that took place just a few days ago in San Diego, CA. We are always talking to our clients about the importance of sharing their practice's origin story with their teams. Doing so gives everyone more purpose and a greater reason for showing up with their A game everyday. So, we did just that during our retreat- pulled back the curtain on the origin of DSN and why the company exists. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

The operations manual is a daunting task, no question about it. The good news is we've found an easy way to create some momentum and start the transition to a systems-dependent practice. Tune in today to hear why we start with these three protocols and how they tie in to the larger project. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today Dr. Mark Costes is walking through how to build your operations manual from the ground up. We often talk about the importance of being a systems dependent practice as opposed to a staff dependent practice, and the operations manual is really where this concept comes to life. So, tune in for some very tactical advice on how to get the project off the ground. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Chris Green and Dr. Addison Killeen team up for this episode of Start Up Saturday to talk about construction. These two guys have a ton of experience when it comes to practice build outs. So tune in to hear their tips on getting architects and contractors to work well together, the timing of hiring contractors, and how to show these guys that you know what you're talking about. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Co-Founder of Voices of Dentistry, Dr. Alan Mead joins the show today. Listen in as Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Alan Mead catch up following VoD 2022. They get into the early days of podcasting, raising a family while building a business, and what it's like to age in our profession. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Ingrid Murra joins Dr. Mark Costes in this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast. Dr. Murra is an orthodontist and mission-driven entrepreneur who has secured over $5M of venture capital funding to launch Two Front — a free platform empowering dentists to offer Invisalign-as-a-service at their office while staying completely hands off. Dentists incorporate a top orthodontic team into their office who uses Invisalign as a tool for preventative oral care instead of aesthetics alone, while leveraging Two Front's digital workflow to offer patients a modern experience. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Clarity is the most efficient path to greater bandwidth. Listen in today as Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clients through an intense workshop around clarity. He gets right to the deep work with exercises on overcoming negativity bias, adding bandwidth, and uncovering trends in all areas of your life. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Clarity is the most efficient path to greater bandwidth. Listen in today as Dr. Mark Costes walks his private clients through an intense workshop around clarity. He gets right to the deep work with exercises on overcoming negativity bias, adding bandwidth, and uncovering trends in all areas of your life. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today we have a very special episode as Dr. Mark Costes shares his eulogy for his father, Percy Costes. Tune in to hear about the man to which Dr. Costes credits everything, and the impact he had on everyone he touched. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Startup Saturday with Dr. Chris Green and Addison Killeen. This is one you don't want to miss as we are dropping a ton of nuggets on every aspect of building out a practice. On the show today, Chris and Addison get into minimum square footage per operatory, ground up builds vs. building within a lease space, how to minimize wasted space, and much more. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Addison Killeen joins Dr. Mark Costes today to talk about associate hunting, hiring, onboarding, and more. They get right into the transfer for team members, vetting associates by the questions they ask, and what to do with the free time once things are up and running. Furthermore, they unpack the owner's role as clinical director and what that looks like on a tactical level. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today is a marketing professional with over fifteen years of experience in the premium wine and cosmetics industries. As a brand cultivator, Marisol Castillo loves to focus on the consumer experience to drive volume and profit growth. Tune in to the show today to hear about how she has linked health and wellness with multi-brand programming in her current arena. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Caitlin Parsons recently spoke to the DSI mastermind, and it was so well received that we asked her to come on the show today. After practicing hygiene for twelve years, Caitlin knew she needed to find a solution for the neck and back pain she was experiencing. After discovering yoga, she became a certified yoga therapist and ergonomic specialist. Now, she helps dentists and hygienists alike to thrive both in and out of the operatory by optimizing their physical health. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today we are going over the six steps of effective leadership. It all starts with helping team members understand what success in their position looks like. We also take it all the way to how to encourage feedback and authorship amongst team members. Stick around for some tips on futurecasting and closing the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today we are going over the six steps of effective leadership. It all starts with helping team members understand what success in their position looks like. We also take it all the way to how to encourage feedback and authorship amongst team members. Stick around for some tips on futurecasting and closing the gap between where you are now and where you want to be. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Addison Killeen and Jake Conway take over the show today as they offer up a comprehensive strategy on how to double your profitability. Starting with analysis of fixed vs variable expenses, they get into goal setting and planning. With tips on both the production and expenditure side of things, this is an episode you do not want I miss. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Addison Killeen and Jake Conway take over the show today as they offer up a comprehensive strategy on how to double your profitability. Starting with analysis of fixed vs variable expenses, they get into goal setting and planning. With tips on both the production and expenditure side of things, this is an episode you do not want I miss. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network