The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes
Dental Consulting
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
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
Episodes
Mentioned books
Mar 27, 2026 • 43min
2475: Delegation, Redundancy, and Building a Vacation-Ready Practice
Practical tactics for creating delegation and redundancy so a practice can run without the owner. How to hire ahead of need and onboard talent to avoid single points of failure. Steps for removing a major PPO with data, capacity planning, and marketing to replace lost revenue. A framework for yearly reflection across mindset, health, relationships, and finances.
Mar 26, 2026 • 44min
2474: Closing the Loop: Operational Wisdom
Addison Killeen, a dental operations coach and bestselling author, shares a practical 10-step framework to build patient trust. He covers first impressions, phone skills, smooth handoffs, punctuality, rapid rapport, clear treatment presentation, standardized team language, and confident financial conversations. Short, systems-based strategies for turning interactions into more accepted care.
4 snips
Mar 25, 2026 • 52min
2473: The Power of Consistency
A founder traces podcasting history and how regular uploads built momentum and opportunities. He recounts networking wins, speaking gigs, and business growth that sprung from consistent conversations. Mission-driven outreach and authentic long-form talks created unexpected leverage and lasting relationships.
Mar 24, 2026 • 55min
2472: Why Every Dental Office Should Use a Microscope
Kristen King, a registered dental hygienist and founder of Dental Reveal with nearly 30 years’ clinical experience, trains teams to use phase contrast microscopy. She explains how visualizing live oral biofilm reframes hygiene into healthcare. Short segments cover microscopy workflow, what you can see under the scope, business impact on case acceptance, training and ROI, and collaborating with physicians.
Mar 23, 2026 • 49min
2471: How Young Dentists Can Build Speed and Conviction
Dr. Aaron Nicholas, a practicing dentist and founder of Monday Morning Dentistry who teaches molar endo and efficient extractions. He discusses building clinical speed and conviction. They cover practical CE course formats, the 90 Day Practice Accelerator, using video “game film” to refine presentations, and why simple language and team buy-in boost case acceptance.
Mar 20, 2026 • 27min
2470: How a Dental Robot Helped One Practice 10x Its Growth
Gabe Goldberg, marketing lead at Neocis for the Yomi dental implant robot, explains the robot’s features and AI-enabled surgical workflow. Dr. Tyler Bond, implant dentist and educator, shares adopting Yomi, workflow changes, flapless and pterygoid cases, and how robotics helped scale his practice. They discuss clinical steps, real-time guidance, ROI, and how the tech attracts patients.
5 snips
Mar 19, 2026 • 57min
2469: Why Dentists Wait Too Long to Hire and Pay the Price
Dr. Paul “Nacho” Goodman, multiple-practice owner and founder of Dental Nachos and Dentist Job Connect, shares real-world tales from dental entrepreneurship. He talks hiring timing and why waiting creates chaos. He covers live events, mentorship, CEO life versus clinician routines, the hygienist shortage, and practical hiring strategies. Expect candid stories, humor, and straight talk.
11 snips
Mar 18, 2026 • 52min
2468: Marketing Wisdom For The AI Search Era In Dentistry
Ryan Gross, founder and CEO of MyCMO Share, is a dental marketing pro focused on brand awareness, AI-driven content, and front-office conversion. He outlines three marketing buckets and why short-form video and FAQs matter as AI personalizes search. He also spotlights multilingual outreach, transparent pricing/financing, and practical front-desk tactics to boost call-answer rates and new-patient flow.
Mar 17, 2026 • 28min
2467: Building Mental Toughness in Young Athletes
A raw pep talk about turning a tough loss into a growth opportunity. Topics include stoic mindset vs. tactics, extreme ownership, and choosing how to respond under pressure. Practical drills like listing three personal improvements, visualizing a key action, and making silent commitments are highlighted. The talk stresses short memories, high standards, and team unity.
Mar 16, 2026 • 55min
2466: The Family Office Model for Dentists and Physicians
Erik Brenner, CFP, founding partner/CEO of Hilltop Wealth and Tax Solutions and author of The Personal CFO Revolution, explains how to build a Personal CFO framework for high earners. He breaks down integrated tax mitigation versus mere deferral. Topics include coordinated planning for clinicians, opportunity zones, leveraged deductions, solar and oil & gas strategies, and planning for practice-sale windfalls.
