The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Eric Francom, an Angel Investor and Wealth Mentor, for an insightful discussion on Real Estate Syndication and its tax advantages compared to non-syndication. Discover the typical turnaround time for receiving dividends or returns and gain valuable insights on what to expect as a return on your investments. Dr. Francom's expertise and experien...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we have a special guest, Dave Monahan, the CEO and Founder of Kleer. Dave is a passionate advocate for dentists and patient rights, and he has designed an advanced, cloud-based platform that empowers dentists to take control of the dental marketplace. In this insightful interview, Dave shares his expertise on how dentists can optimize patient care a...

On today's episode, we have an insightful presentation from Ryan Gross at the Mastermind event in North Carolina. Ryan dives into the world of data-driven decisions and the role of CMOShare in helping dental practices harness the power of data. He discusses the importance of accessing and utilizing data effectively, specifically focusing on understanding how conversions translate to revenue, which...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we have Steve Adams joining us. Steve is a former corporate banker and a veteran entrepreneur with a deep passion for optimizing the performance of entrepreneurs and high achievers. In this captivating interview, Mark Costes sits down with Steve to delve into his background and explore his journey as an entrepreneur. Steve's extensive experience in...

On today's episode, Mark was interviewed by Alec Goldman on the NexHealth podcast "How I Grew My Practice". They discussed the importance of tracking key performance indicators (KPIs) for dental practice owners to improve practice efficiency and profitability. Mark highlights the six pillars of building a successful practice and emphasizes the importance of systemization and leveraging technology....

On today's episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we have a clip from the most recent Mastermind in North Carolina. In this presentation, Kelcie Thompson & Claudia Kennedy dive into the topic of "The Quick and The Payout." They discuss the importance of prompt submission of claims and being proactive in order to avoid claim corrections. They also cover key topics such as coding correctly, claims pr...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we bring you Part 2 of Jake Conway's captivating presentation on expansion and leveraging reporting. In this continuation of his insightful talk from the Mastermind event in North Carolina, Jake dives deeper into the steps for analysis to increase capacity in a single practice versus scaling to multiple locations. Discover the intricacies of interna...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we dive into the fascinating world of expansion and leveraging reporting with our special guest, Jake Conway in this Part 1 episode. In this captivating presentation from the Mastermind event in North Carolina, Jake shares his expertise on when it's the right time to expand your practice and the importance of starting with hygiene. Discover the idea...

Today's episode features Part 2 of Dr. Addison Killeen's presentation from the North Carolina Mastermind. In this episode, Dr. Killeen continues his discussion on the profit-first method, focusing on the practical steps you need to take to implement this strategy in your dental practice. He dives into the specific bank accounts necessary for allocation and provides guidance on how to efficiently m...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes presents a two-part series featuring Dr. Addison Killeen's presentation from the Mastermind event in North Carolina. In Part 1, Dr. Killeen delves into the powerful concept of integrating the profit-first method into your dental practice. He provides valuable insights on allocating revenue into multiple bank accounts, creating blackb...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with special guest Dr. Kien Vuu, a renowned expert in longevity and biohacking. In this thought-provoking conversation, they delve into the fascinating world of optimizing health, mental well-being, and training awareness. Dr. Vuu shares valuable insights on how to enhance longevity through biohacking techniques and discuss...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Sydney Robinson, the Executive Director of DSN (Dental Success Network). In this engaging conversation, Mark and Sydney tackle some hot questions that many dental practice owners face. They dive into topics such as maintaining a steady new patient flow, exploring the Pay-Tiered model for compensation, addressing the qu...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes interviews Shelley Degroff, Founder and CEO of PPOAdvisors. Shelley's extensive experience and expertise in negotiating PPO contracts have helped numerous dental practices increase their revenues by securing better terms. As a former office manager, Shelley understands the challenges practices face when dealing with insurance provide...

Welcome back to the Dentalpreneur Podcast. Today, we continue with part two of Perrin DesPortes' presentation on "Creating a More Valuable Company" from our Mastermind event in North Carolina. In this session, Perrin discusses the complications of the "buy then fund" method and the importance of understanding the value of your business. He shares strategies for creating a more valuable business th...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, we bring you highlights from Perrin DesPortes' presentation on "Creating a More Valuable Company" at our recent Mastermind event in North Carolina. In part one of this series, Perrin shares valuable insights on building and exiting successful group practices. He explores the question of whether to build a group practice and provides reflection point...

Welcome back to the Dentalpreneur Podcast for the second part of the captivating interview between Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices. In this episode, they continue their discussion on investments and dive deeper into topics such as which investment type provides the highest return and offers the most passive results. Dr. Low shares his insights on multi-practice ownership as...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, join Dr. Mark Costes as he sits down with the insightful Dr. Richard Low of Shared Practices for an engaging discussion on investing in multiple practice ownership. In this first part of the interview, they explore various business opportunities and delve into the concept of owning a dental practice as a primary investment with the highest return. D...

On today's episode, Ashlee Hirschfeld, the COO of DSN, presents on the topic "Overcoming Overwhelm". Ashlee delves into why people are hesitant to hire a personal assistant and why they should. She explores the different types of personal assistants and the hiring process, as well as the importance of effective communication with your PA. With Ashlee's insights, you'll learn how to overcome the ov...

On today's episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we bring you part 2 of the pre-recorded event from our April Mastermind in North Carolina. Our presenter for today's episode is Dr. Summer Kassmel who will continue her discussion on how to increase Invisalign in your office. In this episode, Dr. Summer will share the "keys" she has found to help create much better outcomes when introducing Invisali...

On today's episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, we bring you Part 1 of the presentation from our April Mastermind event in North Carolina. Dr. Summer Kassmel takes the stage to share her insights and expertise on increasing Invisalign in your dental practice. She discusses the benefits and pitfalls of offering Invisalign in your office and why it's a valuable addition to your practice. Get ready...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes continues his conversation with Dr. Kent Tuttle, discussing his nonprofit mobile dentistry, the Tuttle Shuttle (SmileMove.org). Dr. Tuttle talks about his passion for giving back and how he founded the Tuttle Shuttle, a mobile dentistry program that provides dental care to underserved communities. He shares his experience in setting...

On today's episode of the Dentalpreneur Podcast, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Dr. Kent Tuttle to discuss his background in sports and how he got started in dentistry. Dr. Tuttle is a graduate of Midwestern University College of Dental Medicine and has a background in sports, playing both basketball and football in college. He shares how his love for sports and competition translated into his pas...

On today's episode, Mark sits down with Ashlee Hirschfeld, the COO of Dental Success Institute, to chat about all the exciting events happening within DSN and DSI. They discuss the recent addition of Talkspace to the list of services offered to DSN members, the impact of creating meaningful moments in your practice inspired by the book "The Power of Moments" by Chip and Dan Heath. They delve into...

On today's episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Mark sits down with Jolynn Swafford, the Vice President, Growth and Partnerships of Finmkt.io. Finmkt.io is a leading financial technology company that provides innovative solutions for dental practices. Jolynn shares her expertise on the impact of technology on the dental industry and how it is changing the way dentists do business. In this episode...

On today's episode of The Dentalpreneur Podcast, Mark and the owners of DSN come together to make a big announcement. They reveal that DSN is now working with Talkspace to offer mental health support to all DSN members for free. Talkspace is a leading online therapy platform that provides access to licensed therapists through secure video calls and messaging. With Talkspace, individuals can receiv...