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The Dentalpreneur Podcast w/ Dr. Mark Costes

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.
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Now displaying: January, 2021
Jan 29, 2021

Recently, Dr. Mark Costes and Alastair Macdonlad presented on creating an executive team, and some things that are commonly overlooked in the process. This part one episode is focused on building with people that are of a different avatar than you. Keeping this in mind while forming your leadership team will help your organization stay balanced, and help you mitigate your weaknesses along the way.

The four avatars:

  • Social
  • Professional
  • Clinical
  • Financial

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Jan 29, 2021

Recently, Dr. Mark Costes and Alastair Macdonlad presented on creating an executive team, and some things that are commonly overlooked in the process. This part one episode is focused on building with people that are of a different avatar than you. Keeping this in mind while forming your leadership team will help your organization stay balanced, and help you mitigate your weaknesses along the way.

The four avatars:

  • Social
  • Professional
  • Clinical
  • Financial

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Jan 27, 2021

Recently, Dr. Mark Costes and Alastair Macdonlad presented on creating an executive team, and some things that are commonly overlooked in the process. This part one episode is focused on building with people that are of a different avatar than you. Keeping this in mind while forming your leadership team will help your organization stay balanced, and help you mitigate your weaknesses along the way.

The four avatars:

  • Social
  • Professional
  • Clinical
  • Financial

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Jan 26, 2021

In this episode you’ll hear Jake Conway unpack the numbers behind everything we experienced in 2020. The unique circumstances we all dealt with this past year led to some really interesting insights into how our patients like to interact with our practices. Tune in for more.

During the show, Jake covers:

  • How we watch the cash flow through a dental practice
  • How we look at treatment acceptance
  • What we found in the numbers from 2020

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Jan 25, 2021

In this episode you’ll hear Jake Conway unpack the numbers behind everything we experienced in 2020. The unique circumstances we all dealt with this past year led to some really interesting insights into how our patients like to interact with our practices. Tune in for more.

During the show, Jake covers:

  • How we watch the cash flow through a dental practice
  • How we look at treatment acceptance
  • What we found in the numbers from 2020

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Jan 22, 2021

In order to be a successful leader you must learn to be comfortable, being uncomfortable. It doesn’t matter how good your systems are, if your leadership is lacking. So, today’s show is dedicated to growing as a leader.

During the show, Dr. Mark Costes covers:

  • What leadership is not
  • A few simple leadership hacks
  • An objective self assessment on leadership
  • Making sure your leadership is effective

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Jan 21, 2021

Today’s guest demonstrates what’s possible in this field with the right mindset and endless determination. In this episode you’ll hear the story of how Dr. Summer Kassmel and Dr. Mark Costes first crosses paths, where things were at then, and where she is now. Inspiring is the only way to summarize her story. This is one you don’t want to miss. 

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Jan 20, 2021

Today we have another clip from Horizon Dental Group’s benefit brunch. In this episode you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes speak on the three E’s and why they are the cornerstones of his culture. Then, he passes the mics to some of his associates and partners so that the practices can double up on edification

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Jan 19, 2021

In this episode you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes speaking on the lens from which we view the world. He gets in to how we as humans develop our perspectives, and where some of the limitations we encounter come from. Once we understand how our lens is created, we can bring in intention. Tune in for more.

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Jan 18, 2021

Marketing is a difficult topic for many of today’s dentists. With so many information sources out there it’s difficult to have a complete understanding of where and how to reach patients. So, joining the podcast today is Tony McGinnis of Scorpion. He and Dr. Mark Costes talk through the big picture stuff like strategy and vetting a marketing agency, but also get in to the nitty gritty like why stock photos effects of google ranking.

During the show, they cover

  • How to vet a marketing company
  • Stock content and SEO
  • Why outsourcing matters

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Jan 15, 2021

In this episode, you’ll hear Dr. Mark Costes speak at the first annual Horizon Dental Group Benefit Brunch. Recently, he has doubled down on providing for the team. During his speech you’ll hear him give and empower, continually push out gratitude, and reinforce the culture at Horizon Dental Group. Tune in to hear Dr. Mark Costes’ leadership in action. 

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Jan 14, 2021

On today’s episode you’ll hear from our very own Alastair Macdonlad interview Dr. Mark Costes on his own podcast, The 3rd Rail Entrepreneur. In a word, his show is about enrichment. Enrichment of minds, relationships, meaning and of course business.

During the show, we cover:

  • Ambition
  • The winding road of entrepreneurship
  • The personal board

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Jan 13, 2021

On today’s episode you’ll hear from our very own Alastair Macdonlad interview Dr. Mark Costes on his own podcast, The 3rd Rail Entrepreneur. In a word, his show is about enrichment. Enrichment of minds, relationships, meaning and of course business.

During the show, we cover:

  • Ambition
  • The winding road of entrepreneurship
  • The personal board

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Jan 12, 2021

This is a crossover episode with The Commercial Real Estate Secrets podcast. Through their show, Austin and his co-host, Nathan Palmer, seek to uncover the insider strategies used by the big players in the commercial real estate space. And, teach those models to everyday healthcare professionals with the overarching goal of helping them get access to the best real estate at the best prices.

During the show, they cover:

  • The power of good negotiation
  • The implications of site selections
  • Lease signings and renewals

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Jan 11, 2021

Recently Dr. Mark Costes was part of a round table discussion on everything PPP round 2. Chris Sands and Brent Saunier hosted a conversation with Dr. Mark Costes and Paul Edwards of CEDR HR with the goal of unpacking the use of PPP2. This episode is densely packed with info on the legislation, HR implications, and tactical use of these funds.

During the show, they cover:

  • The documentation needed for sick and family pay
  • Tax credits you may be able to claim
  • The allowable usage of PPP round 2 funds

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Jan 8, 2021

On today’s show Dr. Mark Costes and Addison Killeen spill everything they know about asset purchase agreements, which is…a lot. They’ve both been through the process a few times themselves and together helped over a hundred dentists put these agreements together. Needless to say, they’ve seen a thing or two. Grab a pen and paper for this quick and tactical episode on asset purchase agreements.

Key takeaways:

  • How to determine the percentage of fixed assets vs good will
  • What to do about accounts receivable
  • Employee agreements
  • In progress work
  • Obtaining the serial number of all equipment

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Jan 7, 2021

Today we have a crossover episode with financial advisor and co-founder of RiversEdge Advisors, Brian Carney. While seeking to serve the small business and entrepreneur population with comprehensive financial planning, he came across Dr. Mark Costes. You’ll hear him interview Mark and unpack the stories behind his career of serial entrepreneurship. 

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Jan 6, 2021

The start up process is one that most people only go through once or twice in their career. It can lead to great success, but the task list is long and often stressful. So, we’ve decided to put together a course with all of our collective knowledge and network on the start up process. We’ve gone through the process enough times to have a few ways to save money, but what we’re really excited about is all the shortcuts and tricks we’ve compiled that make the start up process quicker and so much more enjoyable.

During their conversation they cover:

  • The power of the collective
  • A 1.6M start up with 500+ google reviews

 

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Jan 5, 2021

On today’s podcast we have Dr. Michelle Jorgensen with Dr. Mark Costes on what it’s like to sell to a DSO. You are not going to want to miss this one as Dr. Jorgensen spills all the details on the deal that almost was. There’s a ton to learn from her experience, and there’s even some happy news at the end.

During the conversation, they cover:

  • Mercury poisoning as the initial catalyst to sell
  • What DSOs are looking at
  • Needing a white board to figure out these deals
  • Not trying to beat them at their game

 

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Jan 4, 2021

On today’s podcast we have Dr. Michelle Jorgensen with Dr. Mark Costes on what it’s like to sell to a DSO. You are not going to want to miss this one as Dr. Jorgensen spills all the details on the deal that almost was. There’s a ton to learn from her experience, and there’s even some happy news at the end.

During the conversation, they cover:

  • Mercury poisoning as the initial catalyst to sell
  • What DSOs are looking at
  • Needing a white board to figure out these deals
  • Not trying to beat them at their game

 

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Jan 1, 2021

Ring in the new year with the DSN leadership crew! The theme of today’s episode of gratitude for our community. This group set out to make dentist’s lives easier in 2018, and there was evidence everywhere of that mission being realized in 2020. Tune in to hear more, and learn how to get plugged in.

During the show, they cover:

  • Big picture takeaways from 2020
  • The community support during the pandemic
  • Finding unintended benefits

 

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