Tune in today for a behind the scenes look at how Dr. Mark Costes reflects on the past year. One of the most important pieces of this process to him is recognizing the things that did not work. Then, he gets into his resolution and goal setting process.
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Have you ever been through an insurance audit? Today’s show will give you all the need to know information on the process, what to expect, and how to prepare. DSN coach Erika Aguilar has years and years of experience in this space, and she joins us today to offer a complete explanation on billing and insurance audits.
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Today Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Matt Quinn and Dr. Bill Keith to discuss AlignFlow. Mr. Quinn built his career through sales and channel development. He has been on multiple lead teams at companies such as ADP and Sky Mall. Dr. Keith is the owner of a large group practice that has benefitted from the use of AlignFlow. Tune in to hear how these guys are teaming up to bring AlignFlow to GP offices across the country.
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In this episode, Dr. Mark Costes tells the story of the one time he was behind bars, and what that experience did for the rest of his life. We often cite Ryan Holiday on the podcast for his work, The Obstacle is the Way, and today you’ll hear Dr. Costes apply those concepts and the stoic philosophy to this moment in his life.
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We’re back with another installment of Whiskey (or Wine) and War Stories with Dr. Aaron Nicholas and Dr. Mark Costes. In this episode you’ll hear these guys talk about New Year's resolutions, and the use of routines for creating momentum. They also touch on some concepts from Dan Sullivan’s The Gap and The Gain before getting into some tactical practice advice. Specifically, they discuss how we are always on stage when in the practice, the logistics of bringing in an auxiliary for IV sedation, and creating a cadence of conversation with new associates.
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In this Christmas episode Dr. Mark Costes begins with gratitude for the listeners and supporters of this show as he recounts where things started, and how far it has come. He then walks through a clarity exercise on desired outcomes. You’ll hear him draw parallels between comprehensive exams on some of the strategies used in this episode to audit all aspects of our lives and become crystal clear on our intentions.
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Austin is back on the show to discuss all things real estate. He is a former professional wakeboarder, current American Ninja Warrior contestant, and successful entrepreneur. Through his Commercial Real Estate podcast and Leaders Real Estate, Austin has been helping dentists in the space by identifying locations, providing capital, and much more.
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Our guest today is the cofounder and CEO of Purelife, a health focused dental supply company. His first career was in aerospace after being trained at MIT. The love to build, and an entrepreneurial spirit pulled him out of that industry and into dentistry. Tune in to hear about how Purelife seeks to give independent dentists some of the benefits afforded by large group practices.
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Our guest today began his career by building a group of practices near Yosemite in California. After selling them, he moved to Texas and bought a small practice that he has grown into a 5M+ operation. Specializing in implants, IV sedation, and fully digital fixed full arch cases, Dr. Kendall is now teaching these workflows and helping other dentists thrive.
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Today’s guest experienced a trajectory event when he lost his father at a young age. Reflecting on the loss, Will was inspired to go into financial planning. After becoming a Certified Financial Planner in 2019, he became his firm’s in-house specialist in student loan planning for the medical community and has helped hundreds of healthcare providers since.
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Tune in today to hear these guys break down the first steps to start up planning. They get into vision creation and refinement as well as ideal patients. Also, they discuss how and why to create a business plan for your practice before lastly breaking down early phase marketing strategies.
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We have a very special guest on the show today. Dr. Amishi Jha is a professor of psychology at the University of Miami, and serves as the Director of Contemplative Neuroscience for the Mindfulness Research and Practice Initiative, an organization she co-founded in 2010. She received her Ph.D. from the University of California–Davis and postdoctoral training at the Brain Imaging and Analysis Center at Duke University. Dr. Jha’s work has been featured at NATO, the World Economic Forum, and The Pentagon.
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Today we are going to take a look at our profession from a different perspective. Our guest, Dr. Rohit Keshav, has bought and sold a number of practices in the San Diego area over the course of his career. However, he now serves as an insurance auditor, helping maintain patient safety and practice environments. Tune in for an interesting conversation between Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Rohit Keshav.
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Today we have a repeat guest on the podcast. She is a serial entrepreneur, CEO of multiple practices, and consultant for fellow dentists around the country. Dr. Letran has authored many books and is currently a contributing author for Dental IQ and Dentistry Today. She has been featured on the TedX stage, and recently became a Kolbe certified consultant. Tune in today to hear about how your personality can play into the amount of stress you experience in your career.
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Today we are talking about CEO time. So many of us are fighting to step away from clinical dentistry, but then what? First, Jake and Dr. Costes talk about how to fill your time once you’ve stepped away from clinical dentistry. Then, they discuss the reality of serving a more solitary role, and how to maintain that productive feeling as a CEO.
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In this episode Dr. Mark Costes explains why encountering larger problems is a sign of your success. As you grow and scale your operation, your challenges will grow as well. But, that’s exactly what we’re wishing for. Tune in to hear him talk about how we can level up our business savvy and problem solving as our entrepreneurial journeys develop.
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Tune in today to hear about every aspect of becoming and being a Black Belt in the DSI Mastermind. From the phases to every assessment in the book, Dr. Mark Costes breaks down what it takes to earn your way to the top.
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Our guest today is an international speaker, author, and consultant. Her experience includes over 15 years of clinical experience, 20 years coaching experience with both solo practices and small to large dental groups, serving as an executive for a 150+ practice DSO, and authoring several books. Today, Janet provides customized coaching programs for individuals, practices and growing dental groups, focusing on soft skills, creative communication, and leadership.
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Today we are playing a clip of Dr. Mark Costes from stage, discussing how to master cash flow and overhead control. He starts by explaining how to superimpose a balance sheet and P&L to get available funds before getting into some tactical techniques on maximizing take home income. Finally, he walks through a case study that demonstrates many of these concepts. But, he starts with a simple question- can you decrease expenses in a 600k office?
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We often talk about strategies for liberating time in order to work on your business. But, then what? In this show you’ll hear more about what to do with that time. Dr. Dove emphasizes the importance of identifying as CEO rather than dentist for getting into the right headspace. You’ll hear Ashlee expound on creating unavailable time for deep work, and how to communicate that to your team. Another tip from Dr. Kassmel, set priorities and take control of what is on your desk.
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We often talk about strategies for liberating time in order to work on your business. But, then what? In this show you’ll hear more about what to do with that time. Dr. Dove emphasizes the importance of identifying as CEO rather than dentist for getting into the right headspace. You’ll hear Ashlee expound on creating unavailable time for deep work, and how to communicate that to your team. Another tip from Dr. Kassmel, set priorities and take control of what is on your desk.
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We are trying out a new weekly show on startups, acquisitions, and mergers. Today we have Dr. Mark Costes, Dr. Chris Green, and Dr. Taher Dhoon who are partners in their company, The Practice Launchpad. Tune in to hear more about what this segment is about, and what you can expect to hear from these guys on Saturday.
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Our guest today is the editorial director at Dental Economics. He owns his practice in San Antonio, TX and travels the country to speak on the topics of online reputation, restorative dentistry, and social media. He has served as faculty in the restorative department at his dental school and received numerous awards throughout his career. Tune in for a fun conversation with Dr. Mark Costes and Dr. Joshua Austin.
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Our guest today is a practice owner, educator, and consultant. While she practices in Whitefish, Wisconsin, she travels the country through her mentor roles with Implant Pathway and 3D Dentists. Her practice reflects her clinical skill with fully integrated treatment utilizing CEREC, CBCT, and other digital technology. Tune in to hear more about how she’s grown her career from clinical dentist, to owner, to speaker and influencer.
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Tune in to get a glimpse inside Alastair and Mark’s weekly meet. Alastair is heading out on an interesting trip soon so they decided to jump on the mics one last time before he takes off. As always, this conversation is full of insights about business, life, and otherwise. A couple of common themes throughout this show are the power of appreciation and the success tax.
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