Dental Consulting

The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

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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

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749: Not Negotiable 20.11.2019 43:45

Work-Life balance is a common topic in dentistry. Almost all of us have experienced burnout in some form or another. So what is the answer? ...Continue Reading...

748: Build-Out Hacks 19.11.2019 39:13

We've all been involved in the construction of a dental practice in some way. On one hand, maybe you've experienced the headache of being the general contractor for your general contractor. ...Continue Reading...

747: Relieving DENTIST Pain 18.11.2019 39:54

This was a very interesting conversation to have on how to proactively treat posterior pain. Caitlin is a hygienist and certified therapeutic yoga instructor. Her initial dive into yoga was out of necessity ....Continue Reading...

746: Org Charts & Alien Abduction 17.11.2019 8:58

I used to run staff dependent dental practices. Whenever I lost an assistant or office manager it was an absolute crisis. So, I learned the hard way why we need to have systems dependent ...Continue Reading...

745: Case Acceptance Fatigue 16.11.2019 11:34

Decision fatigue. We can all think of a time that this has negatively affected our decision making. So, how can we plan for this and mitigate it? First of all, eliminating sources of subjectivity and relying on an objective ...Continue Reading...

744: True Net Worth Part Deux 16.11.2019 31:16

Simply put, we have it really good as dentists in the US. According to the ADA, we make significantly more money than the average American in less time. On top of that, the US is one of if not the best country to live in in the entire world. ...Continue Reading...

743: True Net Worth 14.11.2019 20:25

We often hear about the richest of the rich. But, when it comes down to it, would any of us really trade with them? Is 'net worth' really about the money? I believe it has way more to do with our potential, experiences ...Continue Reading...

742: Winning and Lost Time 13.11.2019 34:57

I first met Dr. Staten after a speaking engagement, and it wasn't long into the conversation that I realized she had 'it.' Her story is incredible ....Continue Reading...

741: It's in the Air 12.11.2019 14:24

Cash. Cash is the blood-life of our practices. Tracking your numbers is very important. But, it comes to a point where people start looking at what I call 'vanity numbers.' These are stats and KPIs ...Continue Reading...

740: Genesis of Case Acceptance 11.11.2019 11:43

A lot has to happen before we convince a patient to even pick up a phone and call the office. So, why are so many offices putting their most inexperienced person on the phone? ...Continue Reading...

739: Lessons From a 6X UFC Champ 10.11.2019 12:34

It can be easy to look at some of the heavy hitters around the industry and feel small. Sizing yourself up with guys that have 50 practices and are pulling multimillions ...Continue Reading...

738: Got Drama? 09.11.2019 7:26

Picture your practice as a living organism. Each person or department is then an organ. So, if one organ starts to fail, are you going to let it take down the entire organism? ...Continue Reading...

737: Pay Less to Uncle Sam Part 2 08.11.2019 33:56

My guest today is an author and speaker on topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a life free of financial anxiety and stress. ...Continue Reading...

736: Pay Less to Uncle Sam 07.11.2019 28:20

My guest today is an author and speaker on the topic of tax minimization and planning for dentists. The RICH dentist system aims to give dentists a life free of financial anxiety and stress. ...Continue Reading...

735: Rich or Honest? 06.11.2019 16:21

I'll never forget my first time back to dental school after graduation. It was great to run into one of my favorite professors in the hallway, and get a chance to sit down and catch up. ...Continue Reading...

734: Your Hero's Journey 05.11.2019 13:28

It is my opinion that David Goggins is one of the strongest men alive. His resume speaks for itself with bullet points such as the completing an ultramarathon at 250 lbs and going through BUD/S training three times in one year. ...Continue Reading...

733: Entrepreneurial EKG 04.11.2019 23:23

The cycles we go through as entrepreneurs can be vicious and exhausting. Tune in to the show today to hear my personal coach speaking on how to maximize time ...Continue Reading...

732: Producing Producers 03.11.2019 13:35

Your entire team can become individual producers in your practice. But, it is up to you to break down the WIGs of your practice and show them how they can contribute to the overall practice goals. ...Continue Reading...

731: Avoiding the Shiny 02.11.2019 6:58

After a few years of successful practice ownership, it's tempting to 'diversify.' The reality is, however, we should stay in our lane and stick with what we know. ...Continue Reading...

730: Spinning Hats 01.11.2019 10:48

Business is not something we were born with. Nor was the ability to prep a crown or drop an implant, but we've had formal education in those areas. Unfortunately, we are all then thrust into ...Continue Reading...

729: Engineering Experience 31.10.2019 40:21

Our guest today specializes in creating lasting experiences through office design and construction. Getting their start in the amusement park industry, they brought the concept of theming to dentistry ....Continue Reading...

728: The Rapid Fire Round 30.10.2019 42:38

One stop on my most recent travel stint was the AGD Symposium way out in New Jersey. I had the privilege of meeting some great people, and speaking from stage- for seven hours. ...Continue Reading...

727: Are You an Offender? 29.10.2019 21:07

The ability to tell a good story and hold a quality conversation has a large impact on our success as dentists. Follow along as Dr. Costes rolls out ...Continue Reading...

726: When Speed Matters 28.10.2019 19:25

One of the biggest keys to success is being able to build trust and rapport with anyone and everyone we meet. Unfortunately, we don't get any training on this as dentists ....Continue Reading...

725: Who Dat?? 27.10.2019 8:51

One of the most difficult parts of an acquisition is making decisions about the existing team and what needs to do be done going forward. There is often high emotions involved on the part of the seller ...Continue Reading...