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 ...
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2395: Turning Slow Months Into Growth Opportunities
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1:08:02On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Dan Briskie and Dave Roehr from Proceed Finance for a powerful webinar originally featured inside DSN. The trio tackles the all-too-common September slump—when production and collections often dip across dental practices. They share proactive strategies for reactivating patients, encouraging same…
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2394: How Data and Discipline Are Reshaping Dental Startups
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55:16On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Daniel Jimenez, co-founder and CEO of Stride Dental Group and founder of Feestream. After a high-level career in engineering and leadership at Amazon, Daniel took an unexpected leap into the world of dentistry—driven by a passion for operational excellence, data, and innovation. He shares what tran…
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2393: A Half-Cycle Business In A Full-Cycle World Pt. 2
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45:31In today's episode, we continue with Part 2 of Alastair Macdonald's transformative keynote from the 2025 Dental Success Summit. In this powerful conclusion, Alastair goes deeper into what it means to be a high-agency, sovereign individual in a world that demands adaptability. He shares intense real-world experiences—from war zones in Africa to navi…
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2392: A Half-Cycle Business In A Full-Cycle World Pt. 1
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43:18In today's episode, we dive into Part 1 of Alastair Macdonald's powerful keynote at the 2025 Dental Success Summit. With a background as a safari guide, Brazilian jiu-jitsu black belt, and high-level strategist, Alastair brings a unique lens to leadership, economics, and adaptability. He unpacks how massive global and economic shifts—from AI to inf…
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2391: Why Front Desk Burnout Is a Systems Problem
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48:23On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes sits down with Samad Syed, founder and CEO of mConsent, a powerful all-in-one platform designed to modernize and streamline dental practice operations. Samad shares the origin story of mConsent, which was born out of a frustrating medical billing experience and has since grown into a software solution trusted by …
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2390: Building a Frenectomy Practice That Runs Itself
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49:54On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by his longtime friend and fellow UCSD alum, Dr. Taher Dhoon, for another insightful surgical conversation. They kick things off with a nostalgic and lively discussion about UCSD's emerging basketball program, the culture of streetball, and how a hometown hero nearly changed the NCAA bracket. Then, they…
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2389: Balancing Dentistry, Fatherhood, and a 100-Mile Race
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52:44On today's episode, you'll hear Dr. Mark Costes in his first-ever recording from the brand-new DSI studio—joined by none other than Dr. Cody Boals, who shares his journey from small-town Illinois to co-owning a thriving 10-operatory dental practice in Colorado Springs. Dr. Boals opens up about launching Kissing Camels Family Dentistry with his wife…
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2388: The Motivation Myth Pt. 2
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33:12On today's episode, we're diving into part two of Dr. Mark Costes' keynote from the DSI Mastermind in October 2025. Building on the foundation from part one, Mark takes us deeper into the science of motivation and the brain's role in developing sustained discipline and resilience. He shares how to operate in the "zone of neuroplasticity," where cha…
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2387: The Motivation Myth Pt. 1
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33:30On today's episode, we bring you part one of a two-part keynote from Dr. Mark Costes, recorded live during the DSI Mastermind in October 2025. In this powerful session, Mark unpacks "The Motivation Myth" and examines what truly drives elite performers—from Kobe Bryant and Thomas Edison to DSI's own Cody Boals. Through both inspiring stories and neu…
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2386: The Real Cost of Success in Dentistry and What No One Tells You
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43:38On today's episode, we take you inside The Practice Launchpad event from September 2025, where Dr. Mark Costes delivered a powerful keynote to an audience of current and aspiring dental practice owners. Drawing on his experience owning 16 practices across Arizona and California, Mark gives an unfiltered look at the common mistakes dentists make in …
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2385: Why Wisdom Teeth Are the Most Underrated Revenue Stream
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46:13On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Brandon Chapek, a general dentist turned surgical powerhouse who's built a thriving, high-production practice centered around wisdom tooth extractions and IV sedation. Brandon shares his unique path from growing up on a farm to walking away from oral surgery residency, opting instead for a fellow…
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2384: How to Increase Revenue Doing Zero Extra Dentistry
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57:23On today's episode, we feature an impactful breakout session led by Amy Hernandez at this year's Dental Success Summit. Amy, billing coach and fee negotiation expert with PPO Profits and DSI, shares powerful strategies for increasing your practice's profitability—without adding any extra dentistry. She explains how outsourcing key services like bil…
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On today's episode, we feature a powerful breakout session presented by Dr. Allen Gotora at this year's Dental Success Summit. In an inspiring and deeply personal talk, Dr. Gotora shares his journey from Zimbabwe to the U.S., the life-altering moment that ignited his passion for leadership, and how every team member—regardless of title—can lead wit…
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2382: How Mercury Exposure Could Be Harming Your Team
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58:53On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with longtime friend and guest Dr. Michelle Jorgensen—holistic health expert, author, and founder of Living Well with Dr. Michelle. Michelle shares her powerful journey from traditional dentistry to health-based care after a near-career-ending health crisis caused by mercury toxicity. She opens up abou…
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2381: What Makes or Breaks Associate Success in Your Practice
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50:52On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes reconnects with the always insightful Dr. Paul Goodman (aka Dr. Nacho) for a fun and candid conversation that covers everything from the power of in-person events to the often overlooked art of recruiting rockstar associates. The two reflect on the recent SuperDentist Boostcamp in Philadelphia, sharing their take…
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2380: Leading Without the Sh*tshow: A Guide for Office Managers
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57:04On today's episode, we're bringing you a dynamic breakout session from the Dental Success Summit 2025, where Sydney Robinson takes the stage with her signature energy and unfiltered honesty. In "Leading Without the Sh*t Show," Sydney shares her personal evolution from a chaotic, free-spirited front office worker to a powerhouse executive director o…
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2379: The Truth About Dental Success They Don't Teach in School
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1:11:45On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes delivers an eye-opening and deeply personal keynote to a dental school audience, sharing the raw truth behind his journey—from 20 dental school rejections to building a multimillion-dollar dental empire. He breaks down the realities of burnout, financial pressure, and physical strain in dentistry while laying out…
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2378: Own the Narrative: Make Your Practice a Community Pillar
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55:12On today's episode, we drop into a breakout session from the Dental Success Summit 2025 featuring Dr. Cody Boals and Dr. Beau Sparkman. In this high-energy talk, Cody and Beau unpack how storytelling, intentional culture, and community-driven marketing can help you build a truly magnetic dental practice. They explore real-world strategies for creat…
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2377: Closing Big Cases Without Feeling Salesy
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57:17On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by Dr. Daniel Briskie of the Colorado Surgical Institute, along with industry experts Kim Middleton and Chemenn DeBono, for a masterclass on increasing implant case acceptance—without high-pressure sales tactics. With decades of experience in implant consulting, DSO operations, and Clear Choice leadersh…
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2376: The New Hiring Playbook for Dental Practices
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49:07On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by DSI Black Belt coach and multi-practice owner Dr. Summer Kassmel for a timely conversation on one of the most persistent challenges in dentistry today: hiring and retaining great team members. They dive into practical strategies for thriving in today's unpredictable labor market—including how to attr…
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2375: The Truth About DSOs Culture and the Hygiene Crisis
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52:23On today's episode, we're joined once again by Janet Hagerman, recorded during a timely conversation about the evolving hygiene landscape in group dentistry. As a fractional Chief Hygiene Officer (CHO), Janet partners with emerging DSOs to build hygiene departments that are not just profitable, but also patient-centered and scalable. Live from Flor…
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2374: Brand Over Everything
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1:00:40On today's episode, we bring you a powerful keynote from Joshua Scott, delivered live at the 2025 Dental Success Summit. A longtime friend of the show and founder of Studio 8E8—the top-ranked healthcare marketing agency in the country—Josh unpacks how story-driven creativity is the future of dental marketing. He shares how his agency grew from a si…
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2373: How to Scale and Systemize Without Losing Control
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55:14On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes is joined by systems expert and author David Jenyns for a deep dive into the power of systemization, culture, and AI in modern dental practices. David shares his journey from overworked agency owner to founder of Systemology and creator of the new book Systems Champion, a practical guide for empowering the team m…
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2372: Inside the Mind of a SaaS Founder Changing the Game in Dentistry
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27:38On today's episode, Dr. Mark Costes catches up with his longtime friend and returning guest Jordon Comstock, founder and CEO of BoomCloud. They dive into everything from Zoom tech issues and real estate investing in Hawaii and San Diego, to building recurring revenue in dental practices through membership plans. Jordon shares his journey scaling Bo…
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2371: Building a Practice That Doesn't Run You Into the Ground
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55:17On today's episode, it's a special crossover where I sat down with Ian de Jongh on his podcast, Bite-Sized Dental Marketing. We had a wide-ranging conversation on burnout, business ownership, team building, and what it really takes to thrive in today's version of dentistry. I shared how a traumatic baseball injury shifted my path toward dentistry, …
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