Today’s episode features another clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes covers the current state of dentistry in 2021. Although the average dentist takes home 3.5x the average American household, dentists have disproportionate levels of anxiety, stress, and unhappiness compared to the general population. Tune in to hear how chronic stress, hedonic adaptation, and negativity bias can lead to these issues and learn how you can overcome them. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s episode features another clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience with an emphasis on accountability. Through his experience speaking with thousands of dentists, Dr. Costes addresses the difficulties in the industry and how you can overcome these challenges to thrive in any situation. If you’ve never been to a summit, here’s your chance to listen to some exclusive content presented at the event. Some of the topics emphasized today are happiness, fulfillment, and peace of mind. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s episode features a clip from The Dental Success Summit in 2021. Dr. Mark Costes presents to the audience with a focus on mindset. With student loan debts on average now over $300k and the consolidation of private practices, mindset and high performance are now more important than ever. There are only a select few groups of dentists who possess the mindset to become extremely successful. Through positivity and collaboration, DSI has created an amazing group of high performing individuals. Also, tune in to hear Alastair briefly cover the concept of 4 futures. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On today’s show we have Eric Miller. Eric has been in the financial planning industry over 20 years and is co-owner of Econologics Financial Advisors, which was an honoree in 2019 as one of the fastest growing companies in the US. During his time in finance, he has had over 15,000 conversations with practice owners regarding money, investing, practice transitions, taxes, estate planning, and much more. It’s safe to say Eric is an expert in the field. Tune in to hear him discuss debt repayment, tax strategies as an owner, and investing as a dentist. EPISODE RESOURCES www.econologicsfinancialadvisors.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Joining Dr. Mark Costes today we have DSI’s financial analyst, Jake Conway, “the numbers guy”. This episode is jam packed with high level content. Jake discusses how to create more bandwidth and have more time as the CEO of your business. He gives tips on how to manage your time when cutting back from the chair, how to transition from clinician to CEO during this time period, and how to help psychologically overcome any fear this may cause. If you have future plans of stepping away clinically and want to work more on your business rather than in your business, you can’t miss this episode. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

During June’s mastermind hotseat, Dr. Winston Feng joined Dr. Mark Costes for today’s show. Dr. Feng graduated two years ago and has since taken over his father’s practice. His goal is to expand and break through his current capacity. He spent 80k on CE his first year out of school. Since joining the mastermind, his monthly production has gone from 40k to 110k, in which he attributes endo as a big reason for the jump. Tune in to hear Dr. Mark and colleagues work with Dr. Feng to help get him closer to his goal of expanding from 5 ops to 15 ops. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we have Michael Bernoff. Michael is the president and founder of the Human Communications Institute. He works directly with individuals and corporate executives who desire to transform their corporate culture in an ever-changing marketplace. Michael also works with many high profile individuals as well and dentists and chiropractors. Tune in to this high octane episode to hear him discuss all things related to mindset, growth, and competition. You can find Michael’s book, Average Sucks, at www.averagesucks.com. EPISODE RESOURCES michaelbernoff.com Averagesucks.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this exciting new episode, Dr. Melva Pinn-Bingham joins Dr. Mark Costes. Dr. Melva is a board certified radiation oncologist, serial entrepreneur, and investor. She provides strategies for top income earners to create multiple streams of income to fall in love with their career again. She has several real estate investments, 2 Coldstone Creamery franchises, and a Subway franchise, along with many other businesses. Listen in to hear them discuss all things entrepreneurship, C-suites, and taxes. If you’ve been interested in investing in alternative assets and putting your high income earnings to use, this is the episode for you. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Black belt coach Dr. Summer Kasmell joins Dr. Mark Costes on today’s episode. Dr. Kasmell owns two, large, multi-doctor offices in Vail, Colorado and runs a dental assisting school out of her flagship office. Using goal-driven systems, she has created a dental business that thrives without the use of her own two hands. Mindset, metrics, and intentionality are the themes for today. Listen up to hear how she has used lead members to create an accountable team while also creating an amazing lifestyle for herself around her businesses. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from this high-level presentation by Dr. Kasmell. EPISODE RESOURCES www.frontofficeacademy.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Black belt coach Dr. Summer Kasmell joins Dr. Mark Costes on today’s episode. Dr. Kasmell owns two, large, multi-doctor offices in Vail, Colorado and runs a dental assisting school out of her flagship office. Using goal-driven systems, she has created a dental business that thrives without the use of her own two hands. Mindset, metrics, and intentionality are the themes for today. Listen up to hear how she has used lead members to create an accountable team while also creating an amazing lifestyle for herself around her businesses. Don’t miss out on the chance to learn from this high-level presentation by Dr. Kasmell. EPISODE RESOURCES www.frontofficeacademy.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s show features repeat guest, CEO of CallForce, Cory Pinegar. CallForce offers services ranging from scheduling appointments of overdue patients to answering phones when you aren’t available. CallForce has grown 10x in size since last featured on the show and signs up hundreds of dental offices a month for their services. 32% of all phone calls in the dental office have gone unanswered in 2021 and 1.4 million dollars a year in the average practice goes away in unscheduled treatment. Tune in to hear how CallForce can help intuitively solve these problems; you can’t afford to miss these unique solutions for your practice. EPISODE RESOURCES Get Call Force Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Currently owning multiple practices and becoming a CE junkie, Dr. Max Johnson joins Dr. Mark Costes to discuss all things related to practice ownership. After graduating in 2013 from UNLV, completing a residency, then working for a small DSO, Dr. Johnson discovered the first office he ultimately purchased. After the purchase, he wasn’t able to pay himself for the first two years. Eventually, he was able to turn the office around and achieve 100% growth year after year over the last several years. Join in to hear him and Mark discuss start-ups vs acquisitions, marketing, staff, and implementing strong systems. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On today’s show you’ll hear from elite black belt coaches Dr. Chris Green and Dr. Taher Dhoon. Each comes with their own experience with start-ups and both have absolutely mastered this lengthy process. Through failure and triumph, they’ve come out on top. If you’re going through a startup or considering one in the future, you don’t want to miss this episode. Tune in as they dive deep into their workflow including location, construction, equipment, resources, and much more. EPISODE RESOURCES The Practice Launchpad Book Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today founded Lux Smile in 2011 to create a different type of dental experience. In this interview with Dr. Mark Costes you’ll hear his story and how he ended up in Boston, how he made the decision to hire a coach early on, and what he’s done to grow his practice to a 4M pace. A few things that Dr. Burghardt used to create this growth are adding implant surgery, leveraging virtual assistants, and marketing. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today founded Lux Smile in 2011 to create a different type of dental experience. In this interview with Dr. Mark Costes you’ll hear his story and how he ended up in Boston, how he made the decision to hire a coach early on, and what he’s done to grow his practice to a 4M pace. A few things that Dr. Burghardt used to create this growth are adding implant surgery, leveraging virtual assistants, and marketing. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s guest has made a career out of helping people tell better stories and write better books. Through coaching and her work in Turn Words into Wealth, she’s helped hundreds of individuals share their stories at a higher level. Tune in to hear her and Dr. Mark Costes break down the book writing process, what it’s like to be a professional speaker, and how these roles play into building or leading a business. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s guest has made a career out of helping people tell better stories and write better books. Through coaching and her work in Turn Words into Wealth, she’s helped hundreds of individuals share their stories at a higher level. Tune in to hear her and Dr. Mark Costes break down the book writing process, what it’s like to be a professional speaker, and how these roles play into building or leading a business. EPISODE RESOURCES 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 sits down with Dr. Josh Hall to unpack the story of what happens when due diligence doesn’t work out. Turns out they got into dentistry for similar reasons. Tune in to hear that story, what he’s learned about the due diligence process, and much more. EPISODE RESOURCES 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 Aaron Nicholas, Ben Kacos, Alan Gutora, Jason Tanory, Steve Dove, and Summer Kassmell - some of the mastermind’s most elite leaders. Throughout the show they riff on the various aspects of leadership, and reflect on what has gotten them to where they are today. A couple of common themes you’ll hear from them are leadership as influence, and leadership as clarity. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today is the CEO of NexHealth and was featured on Forbes 30 under 30 in 2018. Through NexHealth, Al has helped over 25,000 providers create and deliver their preferred online patient experience whether they run small, medium, or large dental practices. Tune in for an intriguing conversation with Dr. Mark Costes and Alamin Uddin. EPISODE RESOURCES 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 speaker, author, and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz. He is most well known for his work, Profit First, which has helped hundreds of businesses nationwide. Tune in for a great conversation with Mike Michalowicz. EPISODE RESOURCES 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 speaker, author, and entrepreneur Mike Michalowicz. He is most well known for his work, Profit First, which has helped hundreds of businesses nationwide. Tune in for a great conversation with Mike Michalowicz. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s show is hot off the press from our most recent mastermind meeting. In this episode you’ll hear Addison talk about how to decrease your chair time without decreasing your production or take home income. He also gets into how to plan out your days, weeks, and months in effort of squeezing down that clinical time. Lastly he breaks down what to do with all that CEO time you’ve created. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today graduated from The University of Maryland in 2008. From there she obtained some advanced clinical training in a GPR at York Hospital before entering private practice as an associate. Then, in 2013 she opened her scratch start and began her journey as a practice owner. Today she is a Black Belt in DSI and joins us to share her story. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today graduated from The University of Maryland in 2008. From there she obtained some advanced clinical training in a GPR at York Hospital before entering private practice as an associate. Then, in 2013 she opened her scratch start and began her journey as a practice owner. Today she is a Black Belt in DSI and joins us to share her story. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast Dr. Mark Costes sits down with author, speaker, teacher, holistic dentist, and wellness provider- Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. After ten years of traditional dentistry, she became very sick from mercury poisoning. This drove her to explore biologic/holistic dentistry and investigate other dental materials for other health-threatening products. As the founder of Total Care Dental, she has helped tens of thousands of patients and won both the Dental Team of the Year and Dental Practice of the Year awards from the prestigious Crown Council. Tune in for an incredible conversation with Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast Dr. Mark Costes sits down with author, speaker, teacher, holistic dentist, and wellness provider- Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. After ten years of traditional dentistry, she became very sick from mercury poisoning. This drove her to explore biologic/holistic dentistry and investigate other dental materials for other health-threatening products. As the founder of Total Care Dental, she has helped tens of thousands of patients and won both the Dental Team of the Year and Dental Practice of the Year awards from the prestigious Crown Council. Tune in for an incredible conversation with Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Michelle Jorgensen. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today first got his degrees in accounting and finance at Trinity University. After graduation, he moved home to Kansas where he made a yearly trip to assist missionary dentistry with his dad in Kenya. It didn’t take too many trips for him to be hooked. Fast forward to now and he is a fellow of the international implant association and owner of a 20 operatory practice. Tune in for a great conversation between Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Bill Keith. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today has been consulted on some of the biggest ransomware attacks in US history. Gary Salman has decades of experience in software development and has coached thousands of practices on how to maintain their cyber security. In fact, he developed one of the first cloud based practice management systems. Tune in to hear everything you want to know about how to protect your practice from cyber attacks. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today has been consulted on some of the biggest ransomware attacks in US history. Gary Salman has decades of experience in software development and has coached thousands of practices on how to maintain their cyber security. In fact, he developed one of the first cloud based practice management systems. Tune in to hear everything you want to know about how to protect your practice from cyber attacks. 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 second generation dentist and group practice owner. While in school he took an interest in implant dentistry and carried that through his GPR and now into his practice. With hundreds of hours of CE under his belt he enjoys mentoring new dentists both clinically and professionally. On the show today you’ll hear him discuss the power of getting clear in the beginning, what it’s like to grow a group practice, and the emotional side of dealing with issues in a practice. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

A couple of our podcast favorites are back on the show to discuss what they’ve created in The Colorado Surgical Institute. Many of you probably recall the episode recorded shortly after these guys helped Dr. Mark Costes and his team through the surgery and delivery of six arches in the Prescott Valley practice, in one day. Well, now they’ve built out a service to help you do the exact same thing. From hands-on training and to an owner-oriented operations manual, these guys are full service. Tune in to hear about how they are making all on X cases predictable and efficient for practices nationwide. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we have one of our most frequent guests, Dr. Aaron Nicholas. After over 32 years in practice, he recently sold his office to his associate. Tune in to hear more about the structure of that deal, and what he plans to do now that he isn’t running that business. You’ll hear us riff on clinical mentorship and what’s coming for Monday Morning Dentistry. 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 our lead black belt coach on how to optimize your team. Dr. Addison Killeen is the master when it comes to running a systems-based practice. This particular clip comes from a recent event hosted by The Front Office Academy and in it he talks specifically about systems for team excellence. 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 our lead black belt coach on how to optimize your team. Dr. Addison Killeen is the master when it comes to running a systems-based practice. This particular clip comes from a recent event hosted by The Front Office Academy and in it he talks specifically about systems for team excellence. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s guest recently returned from the EOS conference in Austin, TX. He is a bright young practice owner and has evolved greatly over the last few years as part of the DSI crew. He credits much of his success to his love for learning and his Nebraska roots. Tune in for a great conversation with Dr. Shawn Custer and Dr. Mark Costes. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Today’s guest recently returned from the EOS conference in Austin, TX. He is a bright young practice owner and has evolved greatly over the last few years as part of the DSI crew. He credits much of his success to his love for learning and his Nebraska roots. Tune in for a great conversation with Dr. Shawn Custer and Dr. Mark Costes. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we have Dr. Howard Farran. Dr. Farran is the owner and operator at Today’s Dental in Ahwatukee, AZ as well as the Founder of Dentaltown. He is a fellow podcaster as the host of Dentistry Uncensored. Tune in as Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Farran unpack their coming up in dentistry, trends, and what it takes to be successful in today’s market. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast we have Dr. Howard Farran. Dr. Farran is the owner and operator at Today’s Dental in Ahwatukee, AZ as well as the Founder of Dentaltown. He is a fellow podcaster as the host of Dentistry Uncensored. Tune in as Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Farran unpack their coming up in dentistry, trends, and what it takes to be successful in today’s market. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

On today’s show we have an incoming dental student. Merlin recently graduated with a business degree from BYU and is headed to UOP for his dental training. Tune in to hear an inspiring story on why he chose dentistry, how we plans to use his business degree in our industry, and more. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

For those who don’t know Ashlee, she has been working with entrepreneurs and business owners for nearly the last ten years. She started as Dr. Mark Costes’ personal assistant and quickly elevated through the ranks. She is now the COO of DSN and Founder of GSD Queen. In today’s clip you’ll hear her discuss some different strategies on how to recruit, onboard, and retain a black belt level team. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

For those who don’t know Ashlee, she has been working with entrepreneurs and business owners for nearly the last ten years. She started as Dr. Mark Costes’ personal assistant and quickly elevated through the ranks. She is now the COO of DSN and Founder of GSD Queen. In today’s clip you’ll hear her discuss some different strategies on how to recruit, onboard, and retain a black belt level team. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Ben Kacos is on the show today. He was originally featured as a transformation story years back when he was able to create 900% growth on his bottom line. Today he was one of our most sought after black belt coaches and continues to run an elite practice in Shreveport, LA. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Dr. Ben Kacos is on the show today. He was originally featured as a transformation story years back when he was able to create 900% growth on his bottom line. Today he was one of our most sought after black belt coaches and continues to run an elite practice in Shreveport, LA. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

One of the podcast’s favorite guests is back on the show today. Listen in as Dr. Mark Costes and Alastair MacDonald rif on the mics. They get into Summit talk, doubling down on investments, what Alastair has been up to, and much more.  EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

Our guest today has built and grown a multi-specialty group on his core beliefs and values. With personal specialities in pediatric dentistry and tongue ties, Dr. Dancygier still practices while leading the group as CEO. As the son of an entrepreneur, he has gained much of his business expertise on the job. In this episode you’ll hear about some of his greatest challenges, where he got the majority of his business lessons, and what he believes has led to his success. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In this episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, you’ll hear from a doc that is in the trenches everyday. After graduating from dental school at the University of Tennessee, he got into a practice and eventually transitioned into ownership. Today, he is still practice owner as well as faculty at Spear Education. Tune in for a great conversation about the everyday challenges and wins of a wet glove practice owner. EPISODE RESOURCES Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network

In office specialists are a great way to grow a practice and improve your patient’s experience. However, it’s long been difficult to make connections with specialists that are looking for offices to practice in. Well, our guest today has built a company to solve that exact problem. As a third generation dentist, former practice and DSO owner, and consultant, Alex knows how to make these arrangements a win-win and can help you connect with specialists in your area. EPISODE RESOURCES www.pairdental.com Subscribe to The Dentalpreneur Podcast Visit the Dentalpreneur Podcast website Write a Review on iTunes Dental Success Network